Urbana City Council met Monday, March 6.
The City Council establishes laws for citizen welfare, determines policies that govern providing municipal services and approves certain Mayoral appointments.
Here are the minutes as provided by Urbana:
URBANA CITY COUNCIL
Monday, March 6, 2017
The City Council of the City of Urbana, Illinois met on Monday, March 6, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Urbana City Building.
ELECTED OFFICIALS PHYSICALLY PRESENT
Charles Smyth, Alderman Ward 1
Eric Jakobsson, Alderman Ward 2
Aaron Ammons, Alderman Ward 3
Bill Brown, Alderman Ward 4
Dennis Roberts, Alderman Ward 5
Michael P. Madigan, Alderman Ward 6
*Diane Marlin, Alderwoman Ward 7
Laurel Lunt Prussing, Mayor
Phyllis D. Clark, City Clerk
ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT VIA TELECONFERENCE
*Alderwoman Diane Marlin, Ward 7
ELECTED OFFICIALS ABSENT
None
STAFF PRESENT
Brandon Boys; William Gray; Elizabeth Hannan; Mike Monson; Brian Nightlinger; Marcus Ricci; James Simon; Elizabeth Tyler
OTHERS PRESENT
Bruce Butler; Melinda Carr; Bishop King James Underwood; Rev. Dr. Evelyn B. 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 7:05pm.
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Alderman Ammons made a motion to approve minutes from the meeting held on February 20, 2017. Motion seconded by Alderman Jakobson and carried by voice vote.
C. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
Alderman Ammons made a motion to add a ten minute presentation from First Followers reentry program at the next committee meeting.
Alderman Jakobsson seconded. Motion carried by voice vote.
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.
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was none.
F. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
1. Committee Of The Whole
a. Resolution No. 2017-01-003R: A Resolution regarding the Interface between Mental Health, Criminal Justice and Public Safety – [COW 01/23/17; cc 02/20/17; 03/06/17]
Alderman Jakobsson made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2017-01-003R as forwarded from committee. Alderman Brown seconded. No discussion. Motion carried by roll call vote.
Votes were as follows:
Aaron Ammons - Aye Michael P. Madigan - Aye
Bill Brown – Aye Diane Marlin – Aye
Eric Jakobsson – Aye Dennis Roberts - Aye
Charles Smyth – Aye
Disposition: Resolution No. 2017-01-003R was approved by
roll call vote (7-Ayes; 0-Nay).
b. Ordinance No. 2017-02-009: An Ordinance Amending Urbana City Code Chapter 25, Legacy Tree Program (Section 25-71 Legacy tree assessment)
Alderman Jakobsson made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2017-02-009 as forwarded from committee. Alderman Ammons seconded. No discussion. Motion carried by roll call vote.
Votes were as follows:
Aaron Ammons - Aye Michael P. Madigan - Aye
Bill Brown – Aye Diane Marlin – Aye
Eric Jakobsson – Aye Dennis Roberts - Aye
Charles Smyth – Aye
Disposition: Ordinance No. 2017-02-009 was approved by roll call vote (7-Ayes; 0-Nay).
c. Resolution No. 2017-02-010R: A Resolution Approving a Gas Main Relocation Agreement with Ameren Illinois Company (North Lincoln Avenue at Olympian Drive)
Alderman Jakobsson made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2017-02-010R as forwarded from committee. Alderman Smyth seconded. No discussion. Motion carried by roll call vote.
Votes were as follows:
Aaron Ammons - Aye Michael P. Madigan - Aye
Bill Brown – Aye Diane Marlin – Aye
Eric Jakobsson – Aye Dennis Roberts - Aye
Charles Smyth – Aye
Disposition: Resolution No. 2017-02-010R was approved by
roll call vote (7-Ayes; 0-Nay).
d. Resolution No. 2017-02-011R: A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Local Agency Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation (Airport Road - Willow Road to Cunningham Avenue (US Route 45).
Alderman Jakobsson made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2017-02-011R as forwarded from committee. Alderman Ammons seconded. No discussion. Motion carried by roll call vote.
Votes were as follows:
Aaron Ammons - Aye Michael P. Madigan - Aye
Bill Brown – Aye Diane Marlin – Aye
Eric Jakobsson – Aye Dennis Roberts - Aye
Charles Smyth – Aye
Disposition: Resolution No. 2017-02-011R was approved by roll call vote (7-Ayes; 0-Nay).
e. Resolution No. 2017-02-012R: A Resolution to Approve an Intergovernmental Cooperative Agreement between the City of Urbana and the University of Illinois (Agreement to Collaborate with Graduate Students from the Illinois School of Architecture in creating visual screening structures to be used in the mini park located at the northeast corner of Broadway Avenue and Water Street)
Alderman Jakobsson made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2017-02-012R as forwarded from committee. Alderman Smyth seconded. No discussion. Motion carried by roll call vote.
Votes were as follows:
Aaron Ammons - Aye Michael P. Madigan - Aye
Bill Brown – Aye Diane Marlin – Aye
Eric Jakobsson – Aye Dennis Roberts - Aye
Charles Smyth – Aye
Disposition: Resolution No. 2017-02-012R was approved by
roll call vote (7-Ayes; 0-Nay).
f. Ordinance No. 2017-02-010: An Ordinance Approving a Redevelopment Agreement with Downtown Creations, LLC (Crane Alley West – 119 W Main St)
Alderman Jakobsson made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2017-02-010 as forwarded from committee. Alderman Smyth seconded. No discussion. Motion carried by roll call vote.
Votes were as follows:
Aaron Ammons - Aye Michael P. Madigan - Aye
Bill Brown – Aye Diane Marlin – Aye
Eric Jakobsson – Aye Dennis Roberts - Aye
Charles Smyth – Aye
Disposition: Ordinance No. 2017-02-010 was approved by roll call vote (7-Ayes; 0-Nay).
g. Ordinance No. 2017-02-011: An Ordinance Revising the Annual Budget Ordinance for FY 2016/17 (Crane Alley West Redevelopment Agreement – 119 W Main St) - CD
Alderman Jakobsson made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2017-02-011 as forwarded from committee. Alderman Smyth seconded. No discussion. Motion carried by roll call vote.
Votes were as follows:
Aaron Ammons - Aye Michael P. Madigan - Aye
Bill Brown – Aye Diane Marlin – Aye
Eric Jakobsson – Aye Dennis Roberts - Aye
Charles Smyth – Aye Mayor Prussing - Aye
Disposition: Ordinance No. 2017-02-011 was approved by roll call vote (8-Ayes; 0-Nay).
G. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES
Alderman Smyth gave a report on behalf of UC2B board of directors about changes that will be taking place. Country Wide Broadband, out of St. Louis, bought iTV3 after a year of negotiations. The new company will be known as i3broadband and their intent is to expand more rapidly over the next 6 years.
H. REPORTS OF OFFICERS
Mayor Prussing announced that Hilton Hotel chain has expressed interest in the Landmark hotel. More information is forthcoming.
I. NEW BUSINESS
1. Ordinance No. 2017-03-012: An Ordinance Approving an Annexation Agreement (2912 E. Main Street / Urbana & Champaign Sanitary District)
Planner II Marcus Ricci presented Ordinance No. 2017-03-012 with recommendation for approval. The Urbana & Champaign Sanitary District has requested that the City of Urbana enter into an annexation agreement for a 14,592 square-foot parcel located along the north side of East Main Street between Pfeffer Road and East University Avenue, and commonly referred to as 2912 East Main Street.
After presentation Alderman Smyth made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2017-03-012 as presented. Alderman Roberts seconded. Motion carried by roll call vote. Votes were as follows:
Aaron Ammons - Aye Michael P. Madigan - Aye
Bill Brown – Aye Diane Marlin – Aye
Eric Jakobsson – Aye Dennis Roberts - Aye
Charles Smyth – Aye Mayor Prussing - Aye
Disposition: Ordinance No. 2017-03-012 was approved by
roll call vote (8-Ayes; 0-Nay).
J. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Prussing declared the meeting adjourned at 7:23pm.
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