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City of Danville City Council met Aug. 6

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

#1.... THE REGULAR MEETING of the City Council of the City of Danville was called to order at 6:02 p.m. by Vice-Mayor Tricia Teague at the Robert E. Jones Municipal Building, 17 W Main Street, Danville, Illinois. 

THE ROLL CALL was answered by Vice Mayor Tricia Teague, Aldermen Ed Butler, Jon Cooper, Bob Iverson, Eve Ludwig, Mike O'Kane, Sherry Pickering, James Poshard, Mike Puhr, Rick Strebing, Carolyn Wands, Robert Williams, and Darren York. Mayor Rickey Williams, Jr. and Alderman Heidi Wilson were absent. A quorum was present. 

Staff Members Present: City Comptroller Ashlyn Massey, Incoming City Comptroller Alyssa Sweeten, City Treasurer Chris Heeren, Community Development Administrator Logan Cronk, Community Relations Administrator Rheanna Ollis, Deputy Clerk Rachel Haun, Fire Chief Aaron Marcott, Human Relations Administrator Sandra Finch, IT Administrator Suheel Rather, IT Administrator Cody Shadley, Planner II Mumuchhu Gurung, Police Chief Chris Yates, Public Transportation Director Steve White, and Public Works Director Dave Ruwe. 

There were 12 audience members and 1 news media in attendance. 

#2....INVOCATION was given by Reverend David Garver, retired, followed by 

#3.... THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Alderman Wands 

#4....THE MINUTES of the regular meeting held, July 16, 2024, having been published and distributed, were presented. Alderman Butler moved for approval as presented, seconded by Alderman Ludwig. On the voice vote, all ayes, no nays, with 1 absent; the motion so ordered. 

#5....THE AGENDA for the evening was presented. Alderman Puhr moved for approval as presented, seconded by Alderman Strebing. On the voice vote, all ayes, no nays, with 1 absent; the motion so ordered. 

#6....MAYOR'S REPORT 

#6-A... Proclamations - none presented. 

#6-B... Board/Committee/Personnel Appointments - none reported. 

#6-C... Reports of Boards, Agencies, Commissions - none reported.

#6-D... Items of Information 

- Chairman Mike Puhr spoke on behalf of the Mayor and the City Council thanking outgoing Comptroller Ashlyn Massey for all her years of dedication and leadership as Comptroller for the City of Danville.

- Comptroller Massey thanked everyone for their kind words and that it was an honor to be a part of the work and decision making for our community. 

- Comptroller Massey gave an update that CLA is finalizing the Fiscal Year 2023 audit and financial statements and they will be presented at the August 20th City Council meeting, which was a goal for Comptroller Massey. The net position of the current financial statements ended up in the black for the first time in six years and the net position has improved by $30 million compared to where they were at negative $27 million. 

#7 AUDIENCE COMMENTS 

- Frank Jackson of Danville spoke regarding sewer issues for residents of National Avenue. Mr. Jackson handed out petitions from the residents on National Avenue regarding the ongoing issue of sewage backing up into the properties in this area with no resolution to complaints. 

- Public Works Director Dave Ruwe shared that the sewer crew was sent out last week to televise everything and asked the residents to call at the time they are having issues and if it is after business hours residents are encouraged to call the police department non-emergency line to have the city staff respond. 

#8 ZONING PETITIONS - none presented. 

#9... PAYROLLS 

Vice-Mayor Teague presented the Payrolls, having been published, posted, and distributed, for July 19, 2024, of $107,087.60, for July 26, 2024 of $727,254.01, and for August 2, 2024 of $115,245.23. Alderman Pickering moved to dispense with the readings and asked for approval as presented, seconded by Alderman Butler. There being no questions or discussion, the roll call vote being: 

Ayes: Aldermen Wands, Poshard, O'Kane, Iverson, Puhr, Strebing, Pickering, Ludwig, Williams, York, Cooper,  Butler, Teague 

Nays: None 

Absent: Alderman Wilson 

Motion carried 13 to 0 with 1 absent. 

#10... SCHEDULE OF VOUCHERS PAYABLE 

Vice-Mayor Teague presented the Schedule of Vouchers Payable, having been published, posted, and distributed for the special runs of July 22, 2024, of $1,759.25, July 23, 2024, of $101,754.44, July 29, 2024, of $82,195.96, July 30, 2024 of $37.780.00, and July 31, 2024, of $109,292.74 and regular runs of July 23, 2024, of $1,061,655.40, and August 6, 2024, of $1,391,362.44. Alderman Strebing moved to dispense with the readings and asked for approval as presented, seconded by Alderman Poshard. After all questions were addressed and there being no further discussion the roll call vote being: 

Ayes: Aldermen Wands, Poshard, O'Kane, Iverson, Puhr, Strebing, Pickering, Ludwig, Teague, Williams, York, Cooper, Butler 

Nays: None 

Abstain: Vice-Mayor Teague 

Absent: Alderman Wilson 

Motion carried 12 to 0 with 1 abstaining and 1 absent. 

#11... PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT 

#11-A) Chairman Strebing presented RESOLUTION NO. 2024-89 Approving a Three-Year Agreement with Velocity EHS for Safety Training Compliance Software and Authorizing a Budget Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024-2025, Finance (011) Budget for the Cost of $39,289.30 for year 2025, $40,467.98 for year 2026, and $41,682.03 for year 20247 to be paid out of Safety Program Line Item 011-011-00-54050 and amend Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget to Increase Line Item: Safety Program 011-011-00-54050 by $13,747.24. Chairman Strebing moved to dispense with the reading and asked for approval as recommended by Committee, seconded by Alderman Ludwig. There being no questions or discussion, the roll call vote being: 

Ayes: Aldermen Poshard, O'Kane, Iverson, Puhr, Strebing, Pickering, Ludwig, Teague, Williams, York, Cooper,  Butler, Wands 

Nays: None 

Absent: Alderman Wilson 

Motion carried 13 to 0 with 1 absent. 

#11-B) Chairman Strebing presented RESOLUTION NO. 2024-90 to Accept the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Award Number EMW-2023-FG-08007, and Amend Fiscal Year 2024-2025 General Fund, Fire Division (022) Budget, with expenses not to exceed $48,000 with a local match not to exceed $4,800, and to increase Line Item 001-022-00-53026 by $48,000. Chairman Strebing moved to dispense with the reading and asked for approval as recommended by Committee, seconded by Alderman Pickering. There being no questions or discussion, the roll call vote being: 

Ayes: Aldermen Poshard, O'Kane, Iverson, Puhr, Strebing, Pickering, Ludwig, Teague, Williams, York, Cooper, Butler, Wands 

Nays: None 

Absent: Alderman Wilson 

Motion carried 13 to 0 with 1 absent. 

#11-C) Chairman Strebing presented ORDINANCE No. 9492 Amending Chapter 118.060-118-065 of the City Code Pertaining to Child Care Facilities as follows: 

§ 118.061 LICENSE REQUIRED. 

It shall be unlawful to operate a child care facility without having obtained a city license. 

(Ord. 8493, passed 8-1-06) Penalty, see § 118.999 

§ 118.062 LICENSE APPLICATION. 

Every person desiring a license to engage in the operation of a child care facility in the city shall appear in person at the office of the City Clerk and make application therefore, giving the following information. (A) Name of the applicant. 

(B) Names of all adult members of the household if the child care is provided in the applicant's home. (C) Names of all caregivers providing child care at the facility. 

(D) A copy of the applicant's state license and/or certificate which applies to the license year of the city license required by this subdivision. If the applicant's state license and/or certificate expires during the license year of the city license, the applicant shall provide a copy of the renewal of such state certificate or license. If the applicant is exempted from the licensing requirements of the state, the applicant shall file proof of such exemption. 

(E) Evidence that the applicant meets all requirements of the Child Care Act of 1969 as from time to time amended (see ILCS Ch. 225, Act 10, §§ 1 et seq.) or amendments or changes in the statute as may from time to time be made. 

(F) Location of the home or place where it is proposed to carry on business. 

(Ord. 8493, passed 8-1-06) Penalty, see § 118.999 

§ 118.063 EXAMINATION OF CHILD CARE FACILITY; INVESTIGATION OF LOCATION. 

Every Child Care Facility shall submit himself or herself and the proposed facility to a thorough annual examination by the City of Danville Fire Department for the purpose of determining whether the facility is run in a proper and healthful manner and in compliance with all ordinances of the city. The City of Danville Fire Department will utilize the monthly report from the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) for those licensed and inspected by the State of Illinois DCFS as a Child Care Facility and according to the National Fire Protection Association's NFPA 101, Life Safety Code 2015 edition. (Ord. 8493, passed 8-1-06) Penalty, see § 118.999 

§ 118.064 APPROVAL OF APPLICATION. 

(A) If it appears to the Director of Public Development and the Director of Public Safety that the applicant has complied with all provisions of this subchapter, all health and safety ordinances of the city, and that the place where the applicant proposes to carry on business is a proper, safe, and sanitary place therefore, they shall endorse a recommendation to the City Clerk that a license be issued to the applicant. 

(B) Upon receipt of the recommendation, it shall be the duty of the City Clerk to issue the license. (Ord. 8493, passed 8-1-06) Penalty, see § 118.999 

§ 118.065 LICENSE FEE. 

(A) Every person, firm, corporation or similar entity desiring to operate a child care facility to be conducted within a family home shall pay, upon application, a license fee of $25. The license fee shall be paid annually not less than 14 days prior to the expiration of such license. The license fee shall not be prorated for any portion of a year. 

(B) Every person, firm, corporation or similar entity desiring to operate a child care facility which will not be conducted within a family home shall pay, upon application, a license fee of $50. The license fee shall be paid annually not less than 14 days prior to the expiration of such license. The license fee shall not be prorated for any portion of a year. 

(Ord. 8493, passed 8-1-06) Penalty, see § 118.999 

Chairman Strebing moved to dispense with the reading and asked for approval as recommended by committee, seconded by Vice Mayor Teague. There being no questions or discussion, the roll call vote being: 

Ayes: Aldermen O'Kane, Iverson, Puhr, Strebing, Pickering, Ludwig, Teague, Williams, York, Cooper, Butler, 

Wands, Poshard 

Nays: None 

Absent: Alderman Wilson 

Motion carried 13 to 0 with 1 absent. 

#11-D) Chaiman Strebing presented RESOLUTION NO. 2024-91 Approving an Update to the FTA Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP) Regulation Required by 49 CFR Part 673. Chairman Strebing moved to dispense with the reading and asked for approval as recommended by committee, seconded by Alderman Poshard. There being no questions or discussion, the roll call vote being: 

Ayes: Aldermen Iverson, Puhr, Strebing, Pickering, Ludwig, Teague, Williams, York, Cooper, Butler, Wands, Poshard, O'Kane 

Nays: None 

Absent: Alderman Wilson 

Motion carried 13 to 0 with 1 absent. 

#11-E) Chairman Strebing presented ORDINANCE 9493 Approving the Purchase of Real Estate for Community Improvement for Property Address 508 Ann from Stonehearth, LLC for $55,000.00 from Fund 107 (Infrastructure Development) - 55064 (Economic Development). Chairman Strebing moved to dispense with the reading and asked for approval as recommended by committee, seconded by Alderman Pickering. There being no questions or discussion, the roll call vote being: 

Ayes: Aldermen Puhr, Strebing, Pickering, Ludwig, Teague, Williams, York, Cooper, Butler, Wands, Poshard, O'Kane, Iverson 

Nays: None 

Absent: Alderman Wilson 

Motion carried 13 to 0 with 1 absent. 

#11-F) Chairman Strebing presented ORDINANCE 9494 Amending the Purchase Agreement of Real Estate for Property Address 418 Chandler for Community Improvement from Amanda Minella for a total amount of $21,000 (increased from $11,000) from Fund 107 (Infrastructure Development) - 55064 (Economic Development). Chairman Strebing moved to dispense with the reading and asked for approval as recommended by committee, seconded by Alderman Pickering. There being no questions or discussion, the roll call vote being: Ayes: Aldermen Strebing, Pickering, Ludwig, Teague, Williams, York, Cooper, Butler, Wands, Poshard, O'Kane, Iverson, Puhr 

Nays: None 

Absent: Alderman Wilson 

Motion carried 13 to 0 with 1 absent. 

#11-G) Chairman Strebing presented RESOLUTION 2024-92 a Budget Amendment and Resolution for Golf Cart Lease Payment in the amount of $76,435.80 from the Harrison Park Golf Course reserves to increase line item 400-400-00-55023 Repay of Golf Cart Loan. Chairman Strebing moved to dispense with the reading and asked for approval as recommended by committee, seconded by Alderman Pickering. There being no questions or discussion, the roll call vote being: 

Ayes: Aldermen Ludwig, Teague, Williams, York, Cooper, Butler, Wands, Poshard, O'Kane, Iverson, Puhr, Strebing, Pickering 

Nays: None 

Absent: Alderman Wilson 

Motion carried 13 to 0 with 1 absent. 

#11-H) Chairman Strebing presented RESOLUTION NO. 2024-93 Amending Resolution 2024-44 Asbestos Abatement of 1238 Cleveland Avenue to Triple A Asbestos Services, Inc in the amount of $34,000 from the Community Reinvestment Budget, Line Item 310-310-00-54177. Chairman Strebing moved to dispense with the reading and asked for approval as recommended by committee, seconded by Alderman York. There being no further questions or further discussion, the roll call vote being: 

Ayes: Aldermen Williams, York, Cooper, Butler, Wands, Poshard, O'Kane, Iverson, Puhr, Strebing, Pickering, Ludwig, Teague 

Nays: None 

Absent: Alderman Wilson 

Motion carried 13 to 0 with 1 absent. 

#11-1) Chairman Strebing presented RESOLUTION NO. 2024-94 Authorizing Advisory and Accounting Services and Authorizing Budget Amendment to Fiscal Year 2024-2025, Treasurer Division (016) Budget to increase line item 001-016-00-52029 by $50,000.00. Chairman Strebing moved to dispense with the reading and asked for approval without recommendation by committee, seconded by Alderman York. Treasurer Heeren estimated this extension should go 4-5 months. There being no further questions or further discussions, the roll call vote being: Ayes: Aldermen York, Cooper, Butler, Wands, Poshard, O'Kane, Iverson, Puhr, Strebing, Pickering, Ludwig, Teague, Williams 

Nays: None 

Absent: Alderman Wilson 

Motion carried 13 to 0 with 1 absent. 

#11-J) City Clerk's Report 

#11-J-1) Approval of Licenses 

Chairman Strebing presented the City Clerk's Report of Licenses, moved to dispense with the reading and asked for approval, seconded by Vice Mayor Teague. The report being: 

BUSINESS LICENSES: 

TOBACCO DEALER: 

KINNU Fuel Inc. 379 Lynch Dr. Ste A (Gas Station) 

KINNU Lynch Liquor Inc. 379 Lynch Dr. Ste B (Liquor Store) 

There being no questions, on the voice vote, all ayes, no nays, with 1 absent; the motion so ordered. 

#11-K Items of Information 

#11-K-1 Treasurer's Report - Treasurer Chris Heeren 

- For the 2nd quarter Fire and Police Pension board meeting all financials were approved. 

- For the city bank reconciliations, May 2024 and going forward are in the treasurer's office.

- General account is balanced as of June 2023 

- Comptroller Massey shared that at the time the treasurer resigned in 2022 the bank reconciliation responsibilities were given to the Finance department to prevent the city from falling behind and being added to the stop pay list by the state. Martin Hood has only been working on general checking for May 2022 through April 2024. 

- Comptroller Massey shared that internal controls dictate that the comptroller's office or finance division is the city's bookkeeper and bank reconciliation is done in the treasurer's office. The Comptroller's office records the transactions and the treasurer's office reconciles the transactions and these duties should not be in the comptroller's office. 

[The next Public Services Committee Meeting will be held Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.] 

#12... Public Works Committee Report 

#12-A) Items of Information 

[The next Public Works Committee Meeting will be held Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.] 

#13) Items of Information 

#13-A) Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget - 2024 Tax Levy Schedule 

#14).. CLOSED SESSION - none needed 

#15...ADJOURNMENT 

There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m. following a motion by Alderman Strebing, seconded by Alderman Pickering. On the voice vote, all ayes, no nays; the motion so ordered.

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