City Council Regular Meeting

STATE OF ILLINOIS CITY OF URBANA Laurel Lunt Prussing, Mayor Phyllis D. Clark, City Clerk URBANA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, October 19, 2015 The City Council of the City of Urbana, Illinois, met in regular session Monday, October 19, 2015 in the Council Chambers at the Urbana City Building. ELECTED OFFICIALS PHYSICALLY PRESENT Aaron O. Ammons, Alderwoman Ward 3 Bill Brown, Alderman Ward 4 Dennis Roberts, Alderman Ward 5 Michael P. Madigan, Alderman Ward 6 Diane W. Marlin, Alderwoman Ward 7 Laurel Lunt Prussing, Mayor Phyllis D. Clark, City Clerk ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT VIA TELECONFERENCE Charles Smyth, Alderman Ward 1 ELECTED OFFICIALS ABSENT Eric Jakobsson, Alderman Ward 2 STAFF PRESENT Gray, William; Monson, Mike; Nightlinger, Brian; Sanders, Joel; Simon, James; Tyler, Elizabeth OTHERS PRESENT Spencer Haydary; Rev. Dr. Evelyn B. Underwood; Bishop King James Underwood; Members of the Media A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL There being a quorum, Mayor Prussing called the meeting of the Urbana City Council to order at 7:00 p.m. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Alderman Brown made a motion to approve the minutes from the meeting held on October 5, 2015. Alderman Ammons seconded. Motion carried by voice vote. C. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA There were none. Urbana City Council Minutes: October 19, 2015 Page 2 of 4 D. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS Bishop King James Underwood and Rev. Dr. Evelyn B. Underwood did not wish to speak, but asked that their concerns regarding the Dr. Ellis Subdivision sewer issues be entered into the record. Spencer Haydary addressed the council on behalf of the Illinois Student Council (UIUC) with updates. He said that student delegates would be going to Springfield to meet with state senators and representative to encourage the state to adopt a budget. He invited council members to attend forums set up by the student council that would allow students to interact with members of local and state government. He also expressed concern about lighting in certain areas of campus. Council Member Input There was none. E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was none. F. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES 1. Committee Of The Whole a. Resolution No. 2015-10-058R: A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the execution of a Promotional & Marketing Agreement (Visit Champaign County, FY 2015 – 2016) Alderman Brown made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2015-10-05BR as forwarded from the Committee. Alderman Roberts seconded. Motion carried by roll call vote. Votes were as follows: Aaron Ammons – Aye Diane Marlin – Aye Bill Brown – Aye Dennis Roberts - Aye Michael Madigan – Aye Charles Smyth – Aye Disposition: Resolution No. 2015-10-058R was approved by roll call vote (6-Ayes; 0-Nays) b. Resolution No. 2015-10-059R: A Resolution Adopting the Lierman Neighborhood Community Assessment Alderman Brown made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2015-10-059R as forwarded by the Committee. Alderman Roberts seconded. Motion carried by roll call vote. Votes were as follows: Aaron Ammons – Aye Diane Marlin – Aye Bill Brown – Aye Dennis Roberts - Aye Michael Madigan – Aye Charles Smyth – Aye Disposition: Resolution No. 2015-10-059R was approved by roll call vote (6-Ayes; 0-Nays) Urbana City Council Minutes: October 19, 2015 Page 3 of 4 c. Ordinance No. 2015-10-105: An Ordinance Revising the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Annual Budget (METCAD Funding) Alderman Brown made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2015- 10-105 as forwarded from committee. Alderwoman Marlin seconded. Discussion ensued. Mayor Prussing relinquished the chair to Alderman Brown from 7:17pm to 7:18pm to join discussion. Mayor stated that she will be meeting with Champaign to discuss payment arrangements; due to the city’s budget it would be more sustainable to stretch payments. After discussion it was decided to defer a vote on this Ordinance until the next regular council meeting on November 2, 2015. Disposition: Ordinance No. 2015-10-105 was deferred to next council meeting. G. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES There were none. H. REPORTS OF OFFICERS Community Development Director Elizabeth Tyler had several announcements for upcoming events: a ribbon cutting ceremony at 903 Eads that is scheduled for Wednesday at 4pm for Habitat for Humanity House number 84, built for a veteran and his family; a symposium taking place this Friday at the I-Hotel from 8am-12pm; The Annual Illinois Bike Summit on October 28 and 29; the final Food Truck Rally at the Civic Center on October 27. Alderwoman Marlin asked Ms. Tyler about the status of some of the unpaid failure to comply tickets that had been issued. Ms. Tyler addressed Alderwoman Marlin concerns and will get the information she is requesting. Chief of Staff Mike Monson presented an update on the Municipal Electric Aggregation. Discussion ensued. Public Works Director Bill Gray reminded the council that representatives from IDOT will be at the Committee meeting next week presenting the University Avenue Road Safety Audit results. I. NEW BUSINESS 1. Mayoral Appointment a. MOR Development Review Board – term to expire June 30, 2018 1. Matt Cho After Mayor Prussing presented Mr. Cho’s appointment, Alderman Smyth made a motion to accept the appointment. Alderman Ammons seconded. The motion was carried by voice vote. Urbana City Council Minutes: October 19, 2015 Page 4 of 4 J. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Prussing declared the meeting adjourned at 7:43 p.m. Kay Meharry Recording Secretary Phyllis D. Clark City Clerk This meeting was taped. This meeting was broadcast on cable television. Minutes Approved: November 2, 2015