City of Belleville City Council met Nov. 4.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
Mayor Mark Eckert called this meeting to order.
Mayor Eckert explained the disaster procedures. Mayor Eckert reminded anyone speaking this evening to step up to a microphone because the meetings are being taped and posted the next day on the website.
Mayor Eckert requested City Clerk Meyer to call roll. Members present on roll call: Alderman Kinsella, Alderwoman Duco, Alderman Randle, Alderman Ferguson, Alderman Anthony, Alderman Ovian, Alderman Dintelman, Alderwoman Schaefer, Alderwoman Stiehl, Alderman Rothweiler; Alderman Elmore, Alderman Weygandt, Alderman Wigginton and Alderman Barfield.
Alderman Hazel, Alderwoman Pusa were excused.
Roll Call Department Heads
Roll Call Department Heads: City Clerk, Jennifer Gain Meyer, City Treasurer Hardt, City Attorney Hoerner, Police Chief, Bill Clay; Fire Chief, Tom Pour; Finance Director, Jamie Maitret; Director of Maintenance, Ken Vaughn; Director of Public Works, Jason Poole; Director of Wastewater, Royce Carlisle; Interim Director of Residential and Commercial Development Services, Annissa McCaskill; Director of Library, Leander Spearman; Director of IT, Scott Markovich.
Pledge
Mayor Eckert led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Announcements
None.
Public Hearing
None.
Public Participation
Carmelita Requested an update on the sewer line repairs between 6 ch and 12`h. She is concerned how long it is taking.
Mayor Eckert advised the sewer work has been completed along Main Street; however, the city has offered residents the opportunity to fix lateral repairs. Hank's has started the Streetscape along Main Street i.e. sidewalks, lampposts.
Kirk Weber
Regarding the project on South 27`h Street. when Hank' s was out the other day, they broke two sections of sidewalk that are abutting his yard. Requested an update regarding the flooding on South 29`h Street which has been going on for approximately ten years. Requested information on what Lindenwood will be doing with their properties.
Mayor Eckert advised the sidewalk will be repaired. Mayor Eckert advised the city attorney is working with the railroad attorney to give the city access to resolve theflooding issue on South 2Yh Street.
Stewart Lannert
No one could get ahold of city officials during the gun battle. All Brendan Kelly can think about is FOID cards. What do we need for $260,000 for 2. 5 acres downtown? What is the Belleville image? He had his front window on his car shot out, his dog was attacked by two pit bulls.
Presentations, Recognitions and Appointments
A video was played when Today in St. Louis (TISL) visited Belleville.
Mayor Eckert read a proclamation recognizing National Apprenticeship Week, November 11- 16, 2019.
Mayor Eckert recognized the Character word of the month " PEACE" working and living in harmony with each other.
Fire Chief Pour recognized the Firefighters that made the rescue on October 26, 2019.
Approval of Minutes
Alderman Dintelman made a motion seconded by Alderman Wigginton motion to approve City Council Meeting Minutes of October 21, 2019.
All members voted aye.
Claims, Payroll, and Disbursements
Alderman Kinsella made a motion seconded by Alderman Anthony to approve claims and disbursements in the amount of$1, 612,453.45 and payroll in the amount of$876,246.87.
Members voting aye on roll call: Kinsella, Duco, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Wigginton, Barfield. (14)
Reports
Alderwoman Schaefer made a motion seconded by Alderman Ferguson to accept the City Attorney report dated October 31, 2019.
All members voted aye.
Oral Reports
Administration
Alderman Dintelman made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Schaefer to approve a contract with St. Clair County Trustee Payment Account to purchase the property at 634 West Monroe Street ( Parcel No. 08- 28. 0- 119- 020, 021), in the amount of$795.00.
Members voting aye on roll call: Duco, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Wigginton, Barfield, Kinsella. (14)
Alderman Randle made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Schaefer to approve a Highway Authority Agreement for property at 3601 West Main Street, Belleville, Illinois.
Members voting aye on roll call: Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Wigginton, Barfield, Kinsella, Duco. (14)
Alderwoman Stiehl made a motion seconded by Alderman Rothweiler to approve to pay $ 10, 000 towards demolition of 517 North 4t" Street, Belleville, Illinois. Property demolition costs to be split with current property owner. (TIF 3).
Members voting aye on roll call: Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Wigginton, Barfield, Kinsella, Duco, Randle. (14)
Alderman Ovian made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Duco to approve the request from Libation Lodge, LLC d/b/a Cured and Cultured for an extension oftime with an expiration date of July 31, 2020 for the Special Use Permit allowing for a liquor license at 6401 West Main Street.
Members voting aye on roll call: Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Wigginton, Barfield, Kinsella, Duco, Randle, Ferguson. (14)
The Board of Fire and Police Commission
Alderman Anthony made a motion seconded by Alderman Ferguson to approve the hiring of probationary firefighter, Zachary Miller, effective November 5, 2019 at 9:00 a.m.
Members voting aye on roll call: Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Wigginton, Barfield, Kinsella, Duco, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony. (14)
Master Sewer Committee
Alderman Dintelman made a motion seconded by Alderman Elmore the approve the low bidder Tri Ford of Highland in the amount of$45, 856.00 for a new pick-up truck.
Members voting aye on roll call: Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Wigginton, Barfield, Kinsella, Duco, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian. (14)
Communications
Alderman Wigginton made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Schaefer to approve the following Communications:
Divas' Night Out 2020
Request from Belleville Main Street to approve the Divas' Night Out 2020. March through December, third Thursday of the month, 5:00pm to 8:00pm. August 20, 2020 request street closure of the 1st block of North Church from East Main Street to the alley, use of Gas Light Park, electricity for music, trash toters, "No Parking Signs" and barricades as requested.
Sparkles, Suds and Sweets Walk, 02/08/2020
Request from Belleville Main Street to approve the Sparkles, Suds & Sweets Walk, Saturday, February 8, 2020, 3: 00pm to 7: 00pm. No street closures or city services requested.
St. Pat' S Block Party 03/14/ 2020
Request from Belleville Main Street to approve the St. Pat's Block Party, Saturday, March 14, 2020, 9:00am to 7: 00pm. Street closure Request: East Main Street from east side ofHigh Street to the west side of Charles Street; first block of North Church, North Jackson and South Jackson Streets from East Main to alley/parking lots; and first block of South High Street from East Main Street to East Washington immediately after parade until 8:00pm. Additional request of Police Officers, barricades, " No Parking Signs", sewing machine drop-off signage at parking lot at corner of South High Street and East Washington, electrical panels, trash toters, picnic tables, use ofGas Light Park and clean-up by Public Works.
Home Brew Music Walk 04/18/2020
Request from Belleville Main Street to approve the Home Brew Music Walk, Saturday, April 18, 2020, 3: 00pm to 7:00pm. No street closures or city services requested.
Craft Beer Walk, 06/20/2020
Request from Belleville Main Street to approve the Craft Beer Walk, Saturday, June 20, 2020, 3: 00pm to 8: 00pm. No street closures or city services requested.
Sizzling Summer Sidewalk Sale 07/24/2020 and 07/25/2020
Request from Belleville Main Street to approve the Sizzling Summer Sidewalk Sale, Friday, July 24, 2020 and Saturday, July 25, 2020, 9:00am to 5:00pm. No street closures or city services requested.
Art and Wine Walk, 11/ 07/2020
Request from Belleville Main Street to approve the Art and Wine Walk, Saturday, November 7, 2020, 3: 00pm to 7:00pm. No street closures or city services requested.
Butterball Shuffle, 11/29/2019
Request from Top Nutrition & Performance, LLC to approve the Butterball Shuffle, Friday, November 29, 2019, 8: 00am to l 0:00am. No street closures or city services requested.
Hot Cocoa Mixer Run 12/28/2019
Request from Top Nutrition& Performance, LLC to approve the Hot Cocoa Mixer Run, Saturday, December 28, 2019, 9:00am to 11: 00am. No street closures or city services requested.
Gingerbread Cookie Walk 12/12/2020
Request to approve the opening of the City Hall Lobby, Saturday, December 12, 2020, 8: 00am to 3:00pm for the Gingerbread Cookie Day. City Hall will have music and be one of the cookie pick-up locations.
New Year' S 2020 Run, 01/01/ 2020
Request from Top Nutrition& Performance, LLC to approve the New Year' s 2020 Run, Wednesday, January 1, 2020, 8:00am to 10:00am. No street closures or city services requested.
Old Town Farmers' Market Pop-ups 2020
Request from Belleville Main Street to approve the Old Town Farmers' Market Pop-Ups, two Saturdays a month January, February, March, April, November and December 2020. Use of the city owned parking lot on the NE corner of East Washington and South Charles. No street closure or city services requested.
All members voted aye.
Petitions
None.
Resolutions
Alderman Kinsella made a motion seconded by Alderman Anthony to read by title only Resolution 3365- 2019.
All members voted aye.
Alderman Kinsella made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Schaefer to approve Resolution 3365-2019 A Resolution urging the General Assembly to enact public safety pension fund consolidation.
Members voting aye on roll call: Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Wigginton, Kinsella, Duco, Randle, Ferguson, Ovian, Dintelman. (12)
Alderman Barfield and Alderman Anthony abstained. (2)
Alderwoman Stiehl made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Schaefer to read by title only Resolution 3366-2019.
All members voted aye.
Alderwoman Schaefer made a motion seconded by Alderman Ferguson to approve Resolution 3366-2019 A Resolution of support for submission of a St. Clair County Parks Grant Commission Grant Application.
Members voting aye on roll call: Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Wigginton, Barfield, Kinsella, Duco, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer. (14)
Ordinances
None.
Miscellaneous and New Business
Alderman Ferguson made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Duco to approve Motor Fuel Claims in the Amount of$5,201.90.
Members voting aye on roll call: Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Wigginton, Barfield, Kinsella, Duco, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl. ( 14)
Executive Session
None.
Adjournment
Alderman Randle made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Schaefer to adjourn at 7:40 p.m.
All members voted aye.
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