Urbana council considers Interlocal Contract for Cooperative Purchasing

The Urbana City Council met Sept. 6 to consider an Interlocal Contract for Cooperative Purchasing with the Houston-Galveston Area Council. | File photo

By LocalLabs News Service

Sep 28, 2016

The Urbana City Council met Sept. 6 to consider an Interlocal Contract for Cooperative Purchasing with the Houston-Galveston Area Council.

"The City Council establishes laws for citizen welfare, determines policies that govern providing municipal services and approves certain Mayoral appointments."

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

STATE OF ILLINOIS CITY OF URBANA Laurel Lunt Prussing, Mayor Phyllis D. Clark, City Clerk

URBANA CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, September 6, 2016

The City Council of the City of Urbana, Illinois, met in regular session Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Urbana City Building.

ELECTED OFFICIALS PHYSICALLY PRESENT

Charles Smyth, Alderman Ward 1 Bill Brown, Alderman Ward 4 Dennis Roberts, Alderman Ward 5 Michael P. Madigan, Alderman Ward 6 Diane Marlin, Ward 7 Laurel Lunt Prussing, Mayor Phyllis D. Clark, City Clerk

ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT VIA TELECONFERENCE

Aaron Ammons, Alderman Ward 3

ELECTED OFFICIALS ABSENT

Eric Jakobsson, Alderman Ward 2

STAFF PRESENT

Patrick Connolly; William Gray; Elizabeth Hannan; Kelly Mierkowski; Mike Monson; Brian Nightlinger; Lorrie Pearson; Matthew Rejc; James Simon; Elizabeth Tyler

OTHERS PRESENT

Elderess Melinda Carr; Keith Haza; Bishop King James Underwood; Rev. Dr. Evelyn B. Underwood; Members of the Media

THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE WAS RECITED

A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

There being a quorum, Mayor Prussing called the meeting of the Urbana City Council to order at 7:16 p.m. **Started late due to prior meeting**.

B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

Alderwoman Marlin made a motion to approve minutes from the meetings held on August 15, 2016 and August 22, 2016(Special). Alderman Brown seconded with corrections to August 15, 2016 as follows: Item l should have Mr. Madigan - recused and Ms. Marlin - Aye. After corrections, motion carried by voice vote.

C. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA

There were none.

D. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS

Bishop King James and Rev. Dr. Evelyn B. Underwood did not wish to speak, but asked that their position be entered into the record regarding the Dr. Ellis Subdivision sewer issues.

Elderess Melinda Carr did not wish to speak, but asked that her concerns about the Dr. Ellis Subdivision sewer problems and historic impact be entered into the record.

Keith Haza from Family Video addressed the council in favor of Ordinance No. 2016-09-079 and to answer any questions.

Mayor Prussing read a proclamation declaring September 2016 as Monarch Butterfly month.

E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

There was none.

F. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

1. Committee Of The Whole

a. Resolution No. 2016-08-053R: A Resolution Approving an

Inter local Contract for Cooperative Purchasing with the Houston-Galveston Area Council

Alderman Madigan made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2016- 08-053R as forwarded from committee. No discussion. 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 P. Madigan - Aye Charles Smyth - Aye

Disposition: Resolution No. 2016-08-053R was approved by

roll call vote (6-Ayes; 0-Nay).

b. Ordinance No. 2016-08-073: An Ordinance Approving a Right-

of-Way License Agreement with Windstream KDL, LLC

Alderman Madigan made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2016- 08-073 as forwarded from committee. No discussion. 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 P. Madigan - Aye Charles Smyth - Aye

Disposition: Ordinance No. 2016-08-073 was approved by

roll call vote (6-Ayes; 0-Nay).

c. Ordinance No. 2016-08-074: An Ordinance Revising the Annual Budget Ordinance for FY 2016/17 (Rebudgets and Technical Corrections)

Alderman Madigan made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2016- 08-074 as forwarded from committee. No discussion. Alderman Brown seconded. Motion carried by roll call vote. Votes were as follows:

Aaron Ammons – Aye Diane Marlin – Aye Bill Brown - Aye Dennis Roberts - Aye Michael P. Madigan - Aye Charles Smyth - Aye Mayor Prussing – Aye

Disposition: Ordinance No. 2016-08-074 was approved by

roll call vote (7-Ayes; 0-Nay).

d. Ordinance No. 2016-08-076: An Ordinance Amending Urbana

City Code Chapter Three, Section 3-43 (Increasing number of Class BB liquor licenses for Pizza M, 208 W. Main Street, Urbana, IL)

Alderman Madigan recused himself from items (d & e) due to conflict of interest as a liquor license holder in the City of Urbana. He relinquished the chair to Alderwoman Marlin.

Alderwoman Marlin made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2016- 08-076 as forwarded from committee. No discussion. Alderman Smyth seconded. Motion carried by roll call vote. Votes were as follows:

Aaron Ammons – Aye Diane Marlin – Aye Bill Brown - Aye Dennis Roberts - Aye Michael P. Madigan - Recused Charles Smyth - Aye

Disposition: Ordinance No. 2016-08-076 was approved by

roll call vote (5-Ayes; 0-Nay).

e. Ordinance No. 2016-08-077: An Ordinance Amending Urbana City

Code Chapter Three, Section 3-43 (Increasing number of Class R1 liquor licenses for A Plus Restaurant and Entertainment, LLC, d/b/a Plus VIP Lounge, 214 W. Main Street, Urbana, IL)

Alderwoman Marlin made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2016- 08-077 as forwarded from committee. No discussion. Alderman Smyth seconded. Motion carried by roll call vote. Votes were as follows:

Aaron Ammons – Aye Diane Marlin – Aye Bill Brown - Aye Dennis Roberts - Aye Michael P. Madigan - Recused Charles Smyth - Aye

Disposition: Ordinance No. 2016-08-077 was approved by

roll call vote (5-Ayes; 0-Nay).

G. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES

There were none.

H. REPORTS OF OFFICERS

Community Development Elizabeth Tyler announced a Habitat Group celebration that will take place this coming Sunday September 11, 2016 at 3pm at 1212 Hill Street in Urbana.

I. NEW BUSINESS

1. Ordinance No. 2016-09-079: An Ordinance Approving a Major

Variance (To allow an encroachment of air conditioning units into a required front yard in the City’s B-3, General Business District, at 1901 South Philo Road / ZBA Case No. 2016-MAJ-09)

Community Development Planning Manager Lorrie Pearson gave a PowerPoint presentation for Ordinance No. 2016-09-079 with recommendation for approval. The applicant was also available for questions. This change will allow a building split in order to accommodate Marco’s Pizza. Discussion ensued.

After brief discussion with council Alderman Madigan made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2016-09-079 as presented. Alderman Smyth seconded. Motion carried by roll call. Votes were as follows:

Aaron Ammons – Aye Diane Marlin – Aye Bill Brown - Aye Dennis Roberts - Aye Michael P. Madigan - Aye Charles Smyth - Aye

Disposition: Ordinance No. 2016-09-079 was approved by

roll call vote (6-Ayes; 0-Nay).

2. Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program

a. Resolution No. 2016-09-054R: A Resolution Approving an

Emergency Solutions Grant Program Subrecipient Agreement with Crisis Nursery (FY 2016-2017)

Community Development Grants Management Division Manager Kelly Mierkowski presented Resolution No. 2016-09-054R to council with recommendation for approval. No discussion.

Alderman Roberts made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2016- 09-054R as presented. Alderwoman Marlin seconded. Motion carried by roll call vote. Votes were as follows:

Aaron Ammons – Aye Diane Marlin – Aye Bill Brown - Aye Dennis Roberts - Aye Michael P. Madigan - Aye Charles Smyth - Aye

Disposition: Resolution No. 2016-09-054R was approved by

roll call vote (6-Ayes; 0-Nay).

b. Resolution No. 2016-09-055R: Resolution Approving an

Emergency Solutions Grant Program Subrecipient Agreement with Rosecrance Champaign-Urbana (aka Community Elements)(FY 2016-2017)

Community Development Grants Management Division Manager Kelly Mierkowski presented Resolution No. 2016-09-055R to council with recommendation for approval. Discussion ensued.

After discussion Alderman Roberts made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2016-09-055R as presented. Alderman Smyth seconded. Motion carried by roll call vote. Votes were as follows:

Aaron Ammons – Aye Diane Marlin – Aye Bill Brown - Aye Dennis Roberts - Aye Michael P. Madigan - Aye Charles Smyth - Aye

Disposition: Resolution No. 2016-09-055R was approved by

roll call vote (6-Ayes; 0-Nay).

3. Supportive Housing Program (SHP)

a. Resolution No. 2016-09-056R: A Resolution Approving

a Supportive Housing Program Subrecipient Agreement with Courage Connection (FY 2016-2017)

Community Development Grants Management Division Manager Kelly Mierkowski presented Resolution No. 2016-09-056R to council with recommendation for approval. No discussion.

Alderman Smyth made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2016- 09-056R as presented. 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 P. Madigan - Aye Charles Smyth - Aye

Disposition: Resolution No. 2016-09-056R was approved by

roll call vote (6-Ayes; 0-Nay).

4. Highland Green

a. Resolution No. 2016-09-057R: A Resolution Approving a

Subordination Agreement Between and Among JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., the City of Urbana, and Highland Green, LLC.

Community Development Specialist Matt Rejc presented Resolution No. 2016-09-057R to council with recommendation for approval. No discussion.

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Alderwoman Marlin made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2016-09-057R as presented. Alderman Smyth seconded. Motion carried by roll call vote. Votes were as follows:

Aaron Ammons – Aye Diane Marlin – Aye Bill Brown - Aye Dennis Roberts - Aye Michael P. Madigan - Aye Charles Smyth - Aye

Disposition: Resolution No. 2016-09-057R was approved by

roll call vote (6-Ayes; 0-Nay).

b. Resolution No. 2016-09-058R: A Resolution Approving a

Subordination Agreement Between and Among IFF, the City of Urbana, and Highland Green, LLC.

Community Development Specialist Matt Rejc presented Resolution No. 2016-09-058R to council with recommendation for approval. No discussion.

Alderman Roberts made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2016-09-058R as presented. Alderman Smyth seconded. Motion carried by roll call vote. Votes were as follows:

Aaron Ammons – Aye Diane Marlin – Aye Bill Brown - Aye Dennis Roberts - Aye Michael P. Madigan - Aye Charles Smyth - Aye

Disposition: Resolution No. 2016-09-058R was approved by

roll call vote (6-Ayes; 0-Nay).

c. Resolution No. 2016-09-059R: A Resolution Approving a

Consent to Licensing Agreement Between the City of Urbana and Crystal View Townhomes, L.P.

Community Development Specialist Matt Rejc presented Resolution No. 2016-09-059R to council with recommendation for approval. No discussion.

Alderman Smyth made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2016-09-059R as presented. 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 P. Madigan - Aye Charles Smyth - Aye

Disposition: Resolution No. 2016-09-059R was approved by

roll call vote (6-Ayes; 0-Nay).

5. Mayoral Appointments to Boards and Commissions

a. Champaign County Housing Authority Board

1. Regina Parnell, MSW – term to expire July 31, 2021

Mayor Prussing presented the appointment of Regina Parnell to the Champaign County Housing Authority Board. Alderwoman

Marlin and Alderman Ammons acknowledged and thanked Ms. Janice Mitchell for her service in this board.

After presentation Alderman Smyth made a motion to approve the appointment as presented. Alderman Roberts seconded. Motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.

Disposition: This appointment was approved by a unanimous

voice vote.

6. Mayoral Reappointments to Boards and Commissions

a. Community Development Commission – term to expire June 30, 2019

1. Jerry Moreland – appointed March 24, 2008

b. Firemen’s Pension Board – term to expire 2018

1. Elizabeth Hannan – appointed November 17, 2014

Mayor Prussing presented the appointment of Jerry Moreland to Community Development Commission and Elizabeth Hannan to Firemen’s Pension Board.

Alderman Smyth made a motion to approve appointments as presented. Alderwoman Marlin seconded. Motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.

Disposition: These appointments were approved by a unanimous

voice vote.

J. ADJOURNMENT