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The Champaign City Council met Aug. 16 to approve the purchase of self-contained breathing apparatus for the fire department.

The Champaign City Council meets at 7 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of each month in council chambers at the city building, 102 N. Neil St.

Here are the meeting's minutes, as provided by the city:

CHAMPAIGN CITY COUNCIL

Regular Council Meeting

August 16, 2016

There being a quorum present, Deputy Mayor Faraci called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

ROLL-CALL: Present: William Kyles, Michael La Due, Greg Stock,

Angie Brix, Tom Bruno, Matthew Gladney, Deputy Mayor Paul Faraci

Absent: Clarissa Fourman, Mayor Feinen

SPECIAL RECOGNITION: None

MINUTES: July 19, 2016 Regular Council Meeting

July 19, 2016 Post-Council Study Session

CM La Due, seconded by CM Stock, moved to approve the minutes. A voice vote was taken; all voted yes.

CORRESPONDENCE:

Stephanie Harman, Head of School, Countryside School, 4301 W. Kirby Avenue, regarding the Kirby Avenue Bridge

CM Bruno, seconded by CM La Due, moved to acknowledge the correspondence and place it on file. A voice vote was taken on the motion; all voted yes.

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

Carle at the Fields Annexation Agreement Between the City of Champaign and the Carle Foundation (Located at the northwest corner of I-57 and Curtis Road) - Deputy Mayor Faraci opened the public hearing at 7:03 p.m. and invited the public to speak. No one spoke. The hearing was closed at 7:04 p.m.

Proposed Vacation of Public Alley Right-of-Way Near the Northeast Corner of Springfield Ave. and First Street - Deputy Mayor Faraci opened the public hearing at 7:04 p.m. and invited the public to speak. No one spoke. The hearing was closed at 7:05 p.m.

ACTION ON COUNCIL BILLS

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:

Passed CB-2016-164, “An Ordinance Amending

The Position Control Report And Salary Schedules Of The City Of Champaign For The Fiscal Year 2016-2017”

CM Bruno, seconded by CM La Due, moved to adopt the Ordinance. After a brief explanation of the Council Bill by Deputy Mayor Faraci, CM Stock noted his support, and expressed hope that more staff can be hired in the future to deal with tree maintenance due to the Emerald Ash Borer. A roll-call vote was taken; all voted yes.

Passed CB-2016-165, “A Resolution Authorizing

The City Manager To Enter Into An Agreement For The Purchase Of Hydraulic Extrication Tools (Fire – Equipment Management Company)”

Amount Not-To-Exceed $47,805

CM Bruno, seconded by CM La Due, moved to adopt the Resolution. After a brief explanation of the Council Bill by Deputy Mayor Faraci, a roll-call vote was taken; all voted yes.

Passed CB-2016-166, “A Resolution Authorizing

The Purchase Of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Equipment And To Approve Trade-In Of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Equipment (Fire – Municipal Emergency Services Inc.)”

Net Expenditure - $407,006

CM Bruno, seconded by CM La Due, moved to adopt the Resolution. After a brief explanation of the Council Bill by Deputy Mayor Faraci, a roll-call vote was taken; all voted yes.

Passed CB-2016-167, “A Resolution Approving A

Contract To Acquire 204 E. Garwood, Champaign, IL In Bristol Place”

CM Bruno, seconded by CM La Due, moved to adopt the Resolution. After a brief explanation of the Council Bill by Deputy Mayor Faraci, a roll-call vote was taken; all voted yes.

Passed CB-2016-168, “A Resolution Approving

Contracts With Aaron Fenter D/B/A Fenter Machinery, David Miller D/B/A Miller Enterprises And ICD Ironhorse Inc. To Demolish Various Properties Located In Bristol Place: 1307 N. Clock & 116 E. Garwood, 1303 N. Chestnut, 204 E. Bellefontaine & 214 E. Bellefontaine, 203 E. Roper & 1202 N. Clock, 114 E. Bellefontaine, 205-207 E. Roper, 113 E. Bellefontaine, 1306 & 1313 N. Clock, 201 E. Roper & 205 E. Garwood (Neighborhood Services Department – Bristol Place Redevelopment – Phase I)”

Total Amount of Bids - $212,144

CM Bruno, seconded by CM La Due, moved to adopt the Resolution. After a brief explanation of the Council Bill by Deputy Mayor Faraci, a roll-call vote was taken; all voted yes.

CM Bruno, seconded by CM La Due, moved to consolidate CB-2016-169, CB-2016-170, and CB-2016-171. A voice vote was taken on the motion to consolidate; all voted yes.

Passed CB-2016-169, “An Ordinance Approving

An Annexation Agreement Between The City Of Champaign And The Carle Foundation (Located At 3802 West Curtis Road And 3401 And 3102 South Staley Road, At The Northwest Corner Of I-57 And Curtis Road)”

Six Affirmative Votes Required For Passage

Passed CB-2016-170, “A Resolution Approving

The Final Plat Of The Carle At The Fields Phase 1 Subdivision (Located West Of I-57 And North Of Curtis Road)”

Passed CB-2016-171, “An Ordinance Annexing

Territory Pursuant To Petition (3802 West Curtis Road, 3401 South Staley Road And 3102 South Staley Road, Champaign, Illinois)”

CM Bruno, seconded by CM La Due, moved to adopt the Council Bills. After a brief explanation of the Council Bills by Deputy Mayor Faraci, CM Bruno noted the annexed area will be used to consolidate more than 1,000 jobs that are scattered all over Champaign and Urbana, stimulating the need for goods and services to accommodate a large employment center, as well as providing jobs during the construction of the buildings. A roll-call vote was taken; all voted yes.

Passed CB-2016-172, “A Resolution Approving

The Final Plat Of The Boulder Ridge Sixth Subdivision (Located North Of Bradley Avenue Between Staley Road And Interstate 57)”

CM Bruno, seconded by CM La Due, moved to adopt the Resolution. After a brief explanation of the Council Bill by Deputy Mayor Faraci, CM Brix noted she is happy for the expansion to Boulder Ridge, and for the additional single family housing. A roll-call vote was taken; all voted yes.

Passed CB-2016-173, “A Resolution Approving An

Agreement For Services With Visit Champaign County (Planning And Development Department)”

Term: FY2016/2017 – FY2018/2019

CM Bruno, seconded by CM La Due, moved to adopt the Resolution. After a brief explanation of the Council Bill by Deputy Mayor Faraci, Council Members’ comments included the City’s investment in Visit Champaign County (VCC) is a worthwhile investment, and the City is definitely getting returns; the hospitality industry is a huge local employer, and the efforts of VCC pays dividends for the whole community; glad to support VCC; thanks to Jayne DeLuce and her team for all of their hard work; and VCC also provides funding for 40N, which provides events such as Friday Night Live. A roll- call vote was taken; all voted yes.

Passed CB-2016-174, “An Ordinance Vacating A Public Alley (Located Near The Northeast Corner Of First Street And Springfield Avenue)”

CM Bruno, seconded by CM La Due, moved to adopt the Ordinance. After a brief explanation of the Council Bill by Deputy Mayor Faraci, a roll-call vote was taken; all voted yes.

Passed CB-2016-175, “A Resolution Approving An

Engineering Services Agreement With Farnsworth Group Inc. For The 2017

Infrastructure Maintenance Project (Public Works – Farnsworth Group Inc.) (City Project Nos., 23-0470, 23-0701, 23-0494 And 23-0655)”

Amount - $268,334

CM Bruno, seconded by CM La Due, moved to adopt the Resolution. After a brief explanation of the Council Bill by Deputy Mayor Faraci, a roll-call vote was taken; all voted yes.

AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION: None

COUNCIL AND MANAGER COMMENTS:

CM Gladney noted a fourth location has been added to the Friday Night Live schedule at Main and Chestnut.

Deputy Mayor Faraci noted he spoke at Roll to Rio at West Side Park last Sunday, a kick-off event for local Paralympians. The 17 athletes and coaches heading to Rio in September are a testament to the grit and fortitude in which they live their lives, as well as their commitment to working towards the Olympics. Deputy Mayor Faraci also noted NBC will provide 60 hours of Paralympics coverage, up from 2 hours in previous years.

City Manager David noted Nichole Millage, Public Works, will be attending the Rio Paralympics as part of the sitting volleyball team. City Manager David also noted school has started, and requested that everyone in the community be extra cautious while driving.

VOUCHERS:

CM Bruno, seconded by CM La Due, moved to adopt Voucher No. 3 (vendor payments) in the amount of $3,067,799.40. A roll-call vote was taken; all voted yes.

PAYROLL:

CM Bruno, seconded by CM La Due, moved to approve the payroll dated July 15, 2016 in the amount of $1,795,980.08. A roll-call vote was taken; all voted yes.

INVESTMENTS:

CM Bruno, seconded by CM Stock, moved to approve the investments in the amount of $1,500,000. A roll-call vote was taken; all voted yes.

ADJOURNMENT:

CM La Due, seconded by CM Stock, moved to adjourn. A voice vote was taken on the motion to adjourn; all voted yes.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:29 p.m.

Glenda F. Robertson Deputy City Clerk