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Champaign City Council met Dec. 5.

Here is the minutes provided by the

December 5, 2017

There being a quorum present, Mayor Feinen called the meeting to order at 7:09 p.m. following the monthly Township meeting.

ROLL-CALL: Present: Vanna Pianfetti, Greg Stock, Alicia Beck

Angie Brix, Tom Bruno, Clarissa Fourman, Matthew Gladney, Mayor Feinen

Absent: William Kyles

Mayor Feinen noted CM Kyles is absent due to work.

SPECIAL RECOGNITION:

Employee Introduction – Deputy City Manager Walls introduced the following new employees: Sandra Fellers, Administrative Assistant, Fire Department, and Kellie Larson Account Clerk III, Finance Department; and Carrie Siems, promoted to the position of City Accountant from Staff Accountant.

MINUTES:

CM Stock, seconded by CM Gladney, moved to approve the following minutes:

November 7, 2017 Regular Council Meeting

November 14, 2017 Regular Study Session

A voice vote was taken on approval of the minutes; all voted yes.

CORRESPONDENCE:

City Clerk Banks acknowledged correspondence via email and US Mail from the following regarding historic property landmark status:

Tod Satterthwaite, Champaign

Brian Adams, PACA Board of Directors

Mary Lu Seidel, Field Director, National Trust for Historic Preservation

Cheryl Frazier

Helaine Silverman, Champaign

Adam Smith

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

McGath Farms – Longhorn Hills Annexation Agreement Amendment Between the City of Champaign and Suzanne E. McGath, Steven H. Meyer and Linda S. Meyer (located west of Duncan Road and half mile north of Curtis Road) – After a brief explanation of the public hearing by Mayor Feinen, the hearing was opened at 7:13 p.m. Mayor Feinen invited members of the public to speak. No one spoke. The hearing was closed at 7:15 p.m.

ACTION ON COUNCIL BILLS

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:

Defeated CB-2017-227, “An Ordinance Designating 603 West Church Street As A Local Landmark (The A.C. And J.F. Burnham Residence)”

CM Stock, seconded by CM Gladney, moved to adopt the Ordinance. After a brief explanation of the Council Bill by Mayor Feinen, the following members of the audience spoke regarding landmark designation of this and other proposed landmark designation properties:

Pat Fitzgerald, Champaign Emily Close, 622 W. Hill

Susan Appel, 307 N. Garfield Kipp Pope, outside City

Jane Henson, Champaign Lawrence Richards, Champaign

Cynthia Vokle, 401 N. James Neil Strack, Champaign

Virginia France, Urbana Rebecca Novin, Champaign

*Barbol Slager Garvey, 507 N. Elm Newt Dodds, Champaign

Brian Henson, Mahomet Zoey Zapple, Urbana

David Hayes, Urbana Susan Taylor, Champaign

Ed Kolodziej, 711 W. University Chris Kloppel, President, School Board

Rebecca Patterson, Champaign Frank Butterfield, Landmark Illinois

Carolyn Baxley, Urbana Alice Novak, Urbana, President, PACA

*Ruth Last Name Unrecognizable, Champaign Thomas Garza, Champaign

Mark Middleton, Champaign Pierre Moulin, Urbana

Helaine Silverman, Champaign *Rebecca Stumpf, Urbana

*Louann Schroeder, Champaign Heather Grossman, Urbana

*Jeanine Culvert, Urbana *Susan Lesh, 1016 W. Union

Cricket Wagner, Edison Student, Champaign Terry Dudley, Champaign

Matt Metcalf, Urbana Tod Satterthwaite, 502 S. Elm

Gina Pagliuso, Urbana

*Sylvie Capel, Champaign

Prudence Runkel, 807 W. Clark

Megan Sky, Judah Christian High School

Brian Adams, Champaign

*Represents phonetic spelling of citizens names. Council Members expressed the following regarding landmark designation of properties:

• Thanks to all that came out to provide input as well as those who communicated in other ways both for and against landmark designation of these properties; and this being a difficult decision to be made

• Regard for older structures that are well maintained and functioning

• Consideration of property designation or destruction based on school referendum vote of last year (though houses not specifically listed, not everything is on the ballot; and assumption people vote based on making an informed decision)

• Property owner protest filed regarding landmark designation, and Council responsibility; and divided opinions regarding the properties

• Asking Council to impose their will on the property owner and the property owners right to do what they choose with their property and the purpose for which it was purchased, to expand a high school campus; and the property status is a decision for the School Board

• Will of voters to keep the high school in the center of town (built in urban environment) versus on the fringe of the City

• Many modifications to the original interior of the property

• Ability to purchase the property from the property owner

• Great form of democracy being exhibited; and hope all continue to standup for what they believe in

• Believe in the historical significance and value of the property, but also the potential of the property to provide enhanced education in the future • Concern with delay in the application for designation status

• Intention of the school board to purchase the property was known, and hope for some form of compromise if someone is willing to purchase the property from the current owner

• Common thread expressed for development of the community as we would like for it to be

• Many merits in being stewards of older homes, and consider other ways to keep memories of developments alive; what neighborhood development is; transparent process for this development for keeping the high school central and transforming development for now and the future; and this issue concerns socioeconomic issue as well to provide a quality education for every person

• Two Tier committee meetings did not include comments regarding the infill problem and not keeping the high school central

• Thanks for the tone of the meeting, with good discussion centered on issues; thanks to the Historic Preservation and Plan Commission community volunteer members for their work; preservation information was included in the referendum by the School Board and approved by the community; and it is not the duty of Council to address reorienting what the School Board architects have suggested or reorienting the sites

A roll-call vote was taken; all voted no except CM Stock who abstained from voting. The Council Bill was defeated, and the building is not designated as historic.

CM Bruno moved to consolidate the next two Council Bills.

Mayor Feinen called for a five-minute break at 9:58 p.m. before moving on with the rest of the agenda.

The Council session resumed at 10:08 p.m.

CM Bruno, seconded by CM Gladney, moved to consolidate CB-2017-228 and CB-2017-229. A voice vote was taken on the motion to consolidate; all voted yes.

Defeated CB-2017-228, “An Ordinance Designating 500 West Church Street As A Local Landmark (The David And Rachel Phillippe Residence/McKinley Memorial YMCA)”

Defeated CB-2017-229, “An Ordinance Designating 606 West Church Street As A Local Landmark (The Captain Edward Bailey Residence)”

After a brief explanation of the Council Bills by Mayor Feinen, the following spoke in

relation to the landmark designation of these properties:

Brian Adams, Champaign

Susan Appel, Champaign

*Barbol Slager Garvey 507 N. Elm

Frank Butterfield, Landmark Illinois

Pat Fitzgerald, Unit 4 Representative

*Jeanine Culvert, Urbana

Gina Pagliuso, Urbana

*Rebecca Stumpf

Rebecca Patterson, Champaign

Chris Kloppel, President, School Board

*Represents phonetic spelling of citizens names

There were no Council comments. A roll-call vote was taken; all voted no except CM

Stock who abstained from voting.

Passed CB-2017-230, “A Resolution Authorizing Settlement (Dehari Banks Claim)”

Settlement Amount $93,000

CM Stock, seconded by CM Gladney, moved to adopt the Resolution. After a brief explanation of the Council Bill by Mayor Feinen, Council Members clarified the settlement includes attorney’s fees. A roll-call vote was taken; all voted yes.

CM Stock, seconded by CM Gladney, moved to consolidate CB-2017-231 and CB-2017-232. A voice vote was taken on the motion to consolidate, all voted yes.

Passed CB-2017-231, “An Ordinance Amending Chapter 1 Of The Champaign Municipal Code 1985 By The Addition Of Section 1-28 (General Provisions – Acceptance Of Online Payments – Fees)”

Passed CB-2017-232, “A Resolution Amending The City’s Financial Policies Regarding Acceptance Of Online Payments (Finance Department – Financial Policies)”

After a brief explanation of the Council Bills by Mayor Feinen, a roll-call vote was taken; all voted yes.

Passed CB-2017-233, “A Resolution Approving The Purchase Of Annual Licensing For Software Maintenance And Technical Support Renewal For A Period Of One Year (Information Technologies – Superion LLC)”

Purchase Amount $25,869.48

CM Stock, seconded by CM Gladney, moved to adopt the Resolution. After a brief explanation of the Council Bill by Mayor Feinen, a roll-call vote was taken; all voted yes.

Passed CB-2017-234, “An Ordinance Approving An Annexation Agreement Amendment Between The City Of Champaign And Suzanne McGath, Steven Meyer, And Linda Meyer (Located At 3009, 3003, And 3109 South Duncan Road, West Of Duncan Road And Half A Mile North Of Curtis Road)”

Six Affirmative Votes Required for Passage

CM Stock, seconded by CM Gladney, moved to adopt the Ordinance. After a brief explanation of the Council Bill by Mayor Feinen, Council Members questioned if these were the same properties as addressed before; and noted some access points are being modified. A roll-call vote was taken; all voted yes.

Postponed CB-2017-235, “An Ordinance Amending Section 37-204 Chapter 37 Of The Champaign Municipal Code, 1985, As Amended (Zoning – Development Standards - Special Yard Requirements For Certain Lots Of Record And In-Town Uses)”

CM Stock, seconded by CM Gladney, moved to postpone the Ordinance to the next regular meeting of December 19, 2017. City Attorney Stavins explained the difference between postponement and deferment. CM Beck proposed to amend the postponement until after the first of the year. Council Members questioned any time sensitivity with the ordinance with postponing to January; noted properties are waiting for action; expressed concern with the lot size of the proposed properties, and awaiting information from staff; need to address in a study session before formal consideration; questioned whether construction activity has begun; and noted the ability to postpone consideration again if necessary. Mayor Feinen called for a voice vote on the motion to postpone consideration to December 19, 2017; all voted yes.

Passed CB-2017-236, “A Resolution Approving Contracts With Aaron Fenter D/B/A Fenter Machinery And ICD Ironhorse Inc. To Demolish Various Properties Located In Bristol Place: 108, 110 and 112 E. Roper; 110 E. Garwood; 1410 N. Market, 107 And 109 E. Roper; 200 And 206 E. Roper (Neighborhood Services Department – Bristol Place Redevelopment – Phase I)”

Contract Totals $158,340

CM Stock, seconded by CM Gladney, moved to adopt the Resolution. After a brief explanation of the Council Bill by Mayor Feinen, Council Members questioned the number of properties left for purchase and demolition. A roll-call vote was taken; all voted yes.

CM Stock, seconded by CM Gladney, moved to consolidate CB-2017-237 and CB-2017- 238. A voice vote was taken on the motion to consolidate, all voted yes.

Passed CB-2017-237, “A Resolution Approving A Professional Services Agreement With Brubaker And Associates Inc., For The City’s Municipal Electricity Aggregation Program (Public Works – Electricity)” Cost Not to Exceed $27,500

Passed CB-2017-238, “A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into An Agreement For The Purchase Of Electricity For The City’s Municipal Electricity Aggregation Program (Public Works – Electricity)” After a brief explanation of the Council Bills by Mayor Feinen, a roll-call vote was taken; all voted yes.

Passed CB-2017-239, “A Resolution Accepting A Proposal For The 2018 Tree And Stump Removal Project (Public Works – Homer Tree Care Inc., Lockport, Illinois)”

Proposal Amount $99,000

CM Stock, seconded by CM Gladney, moved to adopt the Resolution. After a brief explanation of the Council Bill by Mayor Feinen, Council Members questioned credit incentives based on work force analysis; property notification process; and stump removal from right-of-way the result of the ash bore problems. Council Members noted the contractor is from Illinois and the other contractor was from Missouri. A roll-call vote was taken; all voted yes.

AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION: None

COUNCIL AMD MANAGER COMMENTS:

CM Brix thanked Neighborhood Services Department staff for their work on the Bristol project noting Phase I is almost complete.

CM Beck noted she will be hosting office hours this Saturday, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., at Avionics Coffee on First St.

CM Gladney noted he and Mayor Feinen would be hosting office hours on Saturday, December 16th at the Library from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

CM Fourman requested a notice be posted so that she can attend as a citizen to speak with Council Members.

VOUCHERS:

CM Bruno, seconded by CM Gladney, moved to adopt Voucher No. 10 (vendor payments) in the amount of $1,408,620.55. A voice vote was taken; all voted yes.

PAYROLL:

CM Bruno, seconded by CM Gladney, moved to approve the payroll dated November 17, 2017 in the amount of $1,802,811.53. A voice vote was taken; all voted yes.

INVESTMENTS: None

ADJOURNMENT:

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

The meeting adjourned at 10:54 p.m.

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