City of Fairfield Council met Oct. 23.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
Prayer led by Brent Maguire followed by the pledge of allegiance to the flag. City Clerk Tina Hutchcraft called the roll:
Mayor: Brent Maguire
City Clerk: Tina Hutchcraft
City Treasurer: Julie Duncan
City Attorney: Darrin Rice
Aldermen: Ralph Barbre; Mike Pottorff; Jim Griffith; Tyler Lampley; Eugene McGill; Jerry Lisenbee; Terry Stahl; Ed Prince
Also Present: Kyle Ellis, Wayne County Press; Ken Otey, WFIW Radio; Andrew Miller, Fire Chief; Keith Colclasure, Police Chief; Silas Eckleberry, Assistant Police Chief; Kevin Leonard, Water Distribution; and other citizens from the community.
The minutes of the meeting of October 9, 2018, agendas and bills of October 23, 2018 were sent out to those entitled to receive them. Mayor Maguire asked for approval of the minutes for the October 9, 2018 meeting. Motion by Alderman Stahl, seconded by Alderman Prince to approve the minutes of the meeting of October 9, 2018.
Vote yes: Stahl; Barbre; Griffith; Lampley; Lisenbee; McGill; Pottorff; Prince Vote no: none
Mayor Maguire declared motion carried.
Mayor Maguire asked for approval to pay the bills for the October 23, 2018 meeting. A motion was made by Alderman Barbre, seconded by Alderman Pottorff to approve the bills for payment. Vote yes: Barbre; Griffith; Lampley; Lisenbee; McGill; Pottorff; Prince; Stahl
Vote no: none
Mayor Maguire declared motion carried.
Police Vehicles Bids – A motion was made by Alderman Pottorff, seconded by Alderman Barbre to seek bids for the purchase of a new police department vehicle.
Vote yes: Griffith; Lampley; Lisenbee; McGill; Pottorff; Prince; Stahl; Barbre
Vote no: none
Mayor Maguire declared motion carried.
Resolution No. 18-1023-287 – Designating a Regional Film Commission – John Musgrave spoke to the Council concerning the newly formed Southern Illinois Film Commission. He has received several different inquiries about potential filming in southern Illinois. He stated that we need a film commission, not only to respond to inquiries when they come in, but more importantly to actually become more proactive and recruit projects to come into the region. A motion was made by Alderman Lampley, seconded by Alderman Barbre to approve a resolution to support the development of the motion picture industry in southern Illinois and to designate the newly formed Southern Illinois Film Commission as the City of Fairfield’s official representative.
Vote yes: Lampley; Lisenbee; McGill; Pottorff; Prince; Stahl; Barbre; Griffith
Vote no: none
Mayor Maguire declared motion carried and Resolution No. 18-1023-287 approved and duly adopted.
Resolution for Authorization for Small Shipper Transport Agreement – This resolution authorizes the Mayor to re-enter into a small shipper transport agreement with Trunkline Gas Company. This agreement has been in place since 1993. This will extend the agreement for an additional two years. A motion was made by Alderman Griffith, seconded by Alderman Prince to approve this resolution authorizing a small shipper transport agreement with Trunkline Gas Company.
Vote yes: Lisenbee; McGill; Pottorff; Prince; Stahl; Barbre; Griffith; Lampley
Vote no: none
Mayor Maguire declared motion carried and Resolution No. 18-1023-288 approved and duly adopted.
Resolution Authorizing 2018 Non-Regulated Vendor Agreement with Wabash Area Development Inc. – This resolution authorizes the agreement with Wabash Area Development Inc. concerning LIHEAP, Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. The resolution sets the terms of the agreement with all utility providers and how payment is made to the city for the supply of energy services for low income households. The resolution authorizes the Mayor and the Clerk to sign the agreement. A motion was made by Alderman Pottorff, seconded by Alderman Stahl to approve this agreement with Wabash Area Development Inc.
Vote yes: McGill; Pottorff; Prince; Stahl; Barbre; Griffith; Lampley; Lisenbee
Vote no: none
Mayor Maguire declared motion carried and Resolution No. 18-1023-289 approved and duly adopted.
Discussion of Atkinson Forest Project – Mike Podolsky, Dana Wilson, and Gary Stratton spoke to the Council about what they would like to see done with the Atkinson Forest. Years ago Sam Atkinson gifted the 120 acre woodland to the state and had an agreement with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Mr. Podolsky has proposed that trails be developed in the forest, build access to the property with a parking area, build walking and bike paths, build lakes on the property, and a shelter and restrooms be constructed. A few years ago Mayor Griswold did appoint a steering committee to look at the possibility of developing the forest. At that time they were wanting the Park District to maintain the property and the city would help pay the salary for this work to be done. The city did approve an agreement with the IDNR allowing us to manage the land but nothing was ever agreed upon and nothing ever developed with the steering committee or the Park Board. Mike Podolsky wants the city to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the Park Board to have the park manage the area with the city helping financially. He estimated it would cost the city $35,000 a year. The Podolsky Charitable Trust is willing to donate $50,000 for five years for a total of $250,000 and Doug and Dana Wilson have said they would donate $25,000 for ten years for a total of $250,000 to see the forest developed. It was pointed out that the forest is not within the city limits and the city police would have no jurisdiction there in case there was a problem. When asked if Mr. Podolsky had approached the County to see if they might be willing to help with the development of the forest he stated that he has not contacted them and doesn’t have any plans to do so. Mr. Podolsky would also like to have a wide sidewalk/bike trail constructed to go from the hospital all the way out to the college, go up to Mt. Vernon Road and then over to 7th Street, then up 7th Street to Atkinson Forest. No formal action was taken however the Mayor did agree to reinstate the steering committee to continue this discussion and he will also have a conversation with the Park District to see if they would even be willing to participate in this project.
Adjourn Meeting – Motion by Alderman McGill, seconded by Alderman Pottorff to adjourn the meeting.
Vote yes: 8
Vote no: 0
Mayor Maguire declared meeting adjourned at 7:26 p.m.
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