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City of BellevilleCity Council met July 15.

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, Alderman Hazel, Alderwoman Pusa, Alderman Randle, Alderman Anthony, Alderman Ovian, Alderman Dintelman, Alderwoman Schaefer, Alderman Rothweiler Alderman Elmore, Alderman Weygandt, Alderman Wigginton and Alderman Barfield.

Alderwoman Duco, Alderman Ferguson and Alderwoman Stiehl are excused.

ROLL CALL DEPARTMENT HEADS

Roll Call Department Heads: City Clerk, Jennifer Gain Meyer, City Treasurer Hardt, City Attorney Hoerner; Assistant Chief of Police, Matt Eiskant; Fire Chief, Tom Pour; Finance Director, Jamie Maitret; City Engineer, Tim Gregowicz; Director of Public Works, Jason Poole; Director of Wastewater, Royce Carlisle; Interim Director of Residential and Commercial Development Services and Economic Development, Annissa McCaskill; Director of Wastewater Treatment Plant, Royce Carlisle; Director of Library, Leander Spearman; Director of IT, Scott Markovich.

Director of Maintenance, Ken Vaughn is excused.

PLEDGE

Mayor Eckert led the Pledge of Allegiance.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

None.

PUBLIC HEARING

None.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

Russ Erlineer Present regarding the parking 32- JUN- 19, Amanda O'Connor, 417-419 South 1st Street. He owns the adjacent lot and 50' of the back lot. If anyone is concerned about the easement, he purchased it and has allowed the owners to take their trash over easement. His concern is ifthis is made into a duplex there will be a parking problem.

Michael Hagbera The employee healthcare fund for the last five months has borrowed $750,000 from the general fund to pay healthcare expenses. This brings a total borrowed to $ 1. 9 million dollars from the general fund. Are there plans on reversing the monthly deficit of spending to cover the employee healthcare.

In May 2018 TIF 16 needed funds for a playground improvement. The Mayor told the Aldermen that TIF 3 would not be transferring the funds. A week later the funds were transferred from TIF 3. ( Mayor Eckert stated he does not remember saying this) The funds were transferred without council approval. He is glad to see that these funds were repaid last month from TIF 16 to TIF 3 where they can be used to improve the neighborhood to those property tax owners that pay into it.

Jack Flash had a sign saying they were opening in the Spring 2019. The developers missed that deadline. Is there any idea on when it will actually open? Remember they enticed the city to annex the property, create a TIF-business district/enterprise zone, and they presented a business plan that stated the city would be receiving $1, 000,000 annually from the completed project.

He knows the elections are too far off but can you announce any secret meetings with hotel/ conference center developers. It seems nothing has come since you announced that last time with the meetings.

Alderman Randle Alderman gave a shout out to the Belleville Fire Department Ladder 29 for their response to his residence on Saturday morning.very professional and a great job.

Mayor Eckert Gave a thank you to Jason Poole, Director of Parks and Recreation, Police/Fire Department and volunteers for their efforts during the Tour de Belleville.

PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITIONS& APPOINTMENTS

Alderman Hazel made a motion seconded by Alderman Rothweiler recommend Jeff Collier to fill the vacancy on the Crime Free Housing Committee in the capacity as tenant, vacated by Amanda Eschman.

Members voting aye on roll call: Kinsella, Hazel, Pusa, Randle, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Wigginton, Barfield. ( 13)

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Alderman Wigginton made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Pusa to approve City Council Meeting Minutes July 1, 2019.

All members voted aye.

CLAIMS, PAYROLL, AND DISBURSEMENTS

Alderman Dintelman made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Schaeffer to approve claims and disbursements in the amount of$1, 717,861.68 payroll in the amount of$890,189. 12.

Members voting aye on roll call: Hazel, Pusa, Randle, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Wigginton, Barfield, Kinsella. ( 13)

REPORTS

Alderwoman Schaeffer made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Pusa to approve Treasurer Report June 2019 and Statement of Cash and Investments Report June 2019.

Members voting aye on roll call: Pusa, Randle, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Wigginton, Barfield, Kinsella, Hazel. ( 13)

ORAL REPORTS

ORDINANCE & LEGAL REVIEW COMMITTEE

Alderman Wigginton made a motion seconded by Alderman Randle to approve an Ordinance amending Title IX (General Regulations), Chapter 94 ( Parks and Recreation), Section 94.01( T)

Park Regulations) of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Belleville, Illinois.

Members voting aye on roll call: Randle, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Wigginton, Barfield, Kinsella, Hazel, Pusa. ( 13)

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Alderman Rothweiler made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Schaefer to approve 30— JUN19 Gustave Koerner House Committee A request for a Sign Installation Permit in the Area of Special Control to install signage at 127 Mascoutah Avenue ( Parcel number 08-22.0-347-028) located in a " C-2" Heavy Commercial District. (Applicable sections of the City Code: 155.052, 155. 053) Ward 6 Zoning Board unanimously recommended Approval

All members voted aye.

Alderman Rothweiler made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Schaefer to approve 31 —JUN19 Jeremv Hall / Down the Hall Homebrew A request for a Sign Installation Permit in the Area of Special Control to install signage at 122 East Main Street for Down the Hall Homebrew( Parcel number 08- 22. 0- 338- 050) located in a" C- 2" Heavy Commercial District. (Applicable sections of the City Code: 155.052, 155.053) Ward 6 Zoning Board unanimously recommended Approval

All members voted aye.

Alderman Dintelman made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Schaefer to table 32 — JUN19 — Amanda O' Connor A request for a Use Variance to establish a two-family dwelling at 417— 419 South 1St Street (Parcel number 08-28.0-214-018) located in a " C-2" Heavy Commercial District. Applicable section ofthe Zoning Code: 162.570) Ward 5 Zoning Board recommended Approval by a vote of6-1

All members voted aye.

Alderman Rothweiler made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Schaefer to approve the following cases:

26 — MAY19 — The Community Mural Proiect A request for a Sign Installation Permit in the Area of Special Control to establish a mural at 111 South Jackson Street (Parcel number 08-22.0- 344-029) located in a " C- 2" Heavy Commercial District. (Applicable sections of the City Code: 155.052, 155.053) Ward 6 ( Please note this item was tabled from May 23, 2019) Zoning Board recommended Approval by a vote of 6-1

27— MAY19—The Community Mural Proiect A request for a Sign Installation Permit in the Area of Special Control to establish a mural at 324 East Main Street ( Parcel number 08-22.0-340-024) located in a " C- 2" Heavy Commercial District. (Applicable sections of the City Code: 155.052, 155.053) Ward 6 ( Please note this item was tabled from May 23, 2019) Zoning Board unanimously recommended Approval

28— MAY19—The Community Mural Proiect A request for a Sign Installation Permit in the Area of Special Control to establish a mural at 225 East Main Street ( Parcel number 08- 22.0-334-036) located in a " C-2" Heavy Commercial District. (Applicable sections ofthe City Code: 155.052, 155.053) Ward 2 ( Please note this item was tabled from May 23, 2019) Zoning Board recommended Approval by a vote of 6-1 with the stipulation that improvement to the brick wall be limited to the space where mural is to be located

29— MAY19—The Community Mural Proiect A request for a Sign Installation Permit in the Area of Special Control to establish a mural at 128 East Main Street (Parcel number 08-22.0-338-023) located in a" C2" Heavy Commercial District. Applicable sections of the City Code: 155. 052, 155. 053) Ward 6 ( Please note this item was tabled from May 23, 2019) Zoning Board recommended Approval by a vote of5-2

Discussion.

Alderman Ovian stated he has a problem with the project in regard to graffiti. There will need to be a maintenance contract and no one came forward with a response.

Mayor Eckert stated if there is graffiti it will be on the owner of the property.

Alderman Wigginton asked if there is a mural committee; Mayor Eckert advised they have a committee. Alderman Wigginton asked if there is a time limit on how long a mural will remain on a building; Mayor Eckert stated the mural on South Illinois has been there since 2010 and still looks good. The goal is to get ten years out of each mural.

Alderman Elmore spoke with some downtown businesses and they are in support; however, why are three being decided on at this time instead of one at a time. " Kathy Mordini responded other communities have this type of project. It is important that we have different murals downtown to draw a crowd. The public does not come to see one mural they come to see many. There is discussion of doing a mural festival in the fall." Alderman Wigginton asked if there will be different themes or the same theme; Kathy Mordini stated there will be five different themes ( 1) About Community; (2) Get up and Go; ( 3) Tree; ( 4) Geographic.

Kathy Mordini advised Louisville, KY, Oklahoma City, OK; Paducah, KY; Nashville, TN have murals all over. It brightens the downtown and adds character to the community.

Members voting aye on roll call: Anthony, Dintelman, Schaefer, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Wigginton, Barfield, Kinsella, Hazel, Pusa, Randle. ( 12)

Member voting nay on roll call: Ovian. ( 1)

Alderman Kinsella made a motion seconded by Alderman Hazel to approve 33 —JUN19— Deon Graham A request for a Special Use Permit to establish a convenience store at 530 North Douglas Avenue ( Parcel number 08- 22. 0- 128- 001) located in a " C- 2" Heavy Commercial District. (Applicable sections of the Zoning Code: 162. 248, 162. 515) Ward 1 Zoning Board unanimously recommended Approval in the name ofthe applicant only

Discussion.

Alderman Kinsella stated there is no concern if it remains a food store. In the past once alcohol got involved there were problems. Mayor Eckert stated he will meet with the applicant.

Alderman Elmore asked the applicant if he purchased the property or ifhe is renting; the applicant stated he is in the process of purchasing. Alderman Elmore asked if the sale of the property does not go through does that retract tonight's motions; City Attorney Hoerner advised this is a special use permit and in the name of the applicant only; the applicant stated this is a lease to own until 2022.

Members voting aye on roll call: Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Kinsella, Hazel, Pusa, Randle, Anthony, Mayor Eckert. ( 9)

Member voting nay on roll call: Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Wigginton, Barfield. ( 5)

PLANNING COMMISSION

Alderman Dintelman made a motion seconded by Alderman Randle to approve Advantage Self Storaze Site Plan Site Plan for the development of six commercial storage buildings equaling a combined total of 43,220 square feet, located at 2391 West State Route 161 on a 4.22 acre, " C- 2" Heavy Commercial District zoned parcel ( Parcel Numbers 08-09.0-300-010, 08-09.0-300-005, 08- 09. 0- 300- 003). Ward 3 Planning Commission unanimously recommendedApproval with the stipulation that necessary parcel boundary adjustments andlor consolidations be completed prior to applicable development phases.

Members voting aye on roll call: Dintelman, Schaefer, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Wigginton, Barfield, Kinsella, Hazel, Pusa, Randle, Anthony, Ovian. ( 13)

ADMINISTRATION

Alderman Weygandt made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Schaefer to authorize Mayor Eckert to execute a contract with the lowest, most responsible bidder for the City's electric accounts. Contract will not go into effect until current contract expires in May 2020.

Members voting aye on roll call: Schaefer, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Wigginton, Barfield, Kinsella, Hazel, Pusa, Randle, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman. ( 13)

STREETS AND GRADES COMMITTEE

Alderman Wigginton made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Pusa to approve Kaskaskia Engineering Group, LLC design proposal for West A Street ( 8th- 17th St) in the amount of 95, 909.00. ( TIF 3)

Members voting aye on roll call: Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Wigginton, Barfield, Kinsella, Hazel, Pusa, Randle, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer. ( 13)

Alderman Wigginton made a motion seconded by Alderman Randle to approve negotiating with consultants for Raab Avenue utilizing the RFQ process.

Members voting aye on roll call: Elmore, Weygandt, Wigginton, Barfield, Kinsella, Hazel, Pusa, Randle, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Rothweiler. ( 13)

Alderman Wigginton made a motion seconded by Alderman Kinsella to approve to update the current Right of Way policy to include a Right of Way packet review fee of$ 150.00 that shall be paid prior to advertising for agenda.

Members voting aye on roll call: Weygandt, Wigginton, Barfield, Kinsella, Hazel, Pusa, Randle, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Rothweiler, Elmore. ( 13)

Alderman Wigginton made a motion seconded by Alderman Ovian to approve Hank's Excavating in the amount of $27,023.20 for 9810 West Main Street Storm Sewer Improvements. ( TIF 3/ IDNR)

Members voting aye on roll call: Wigginton, Barfield, Kinsella, Hazel, Pusa, Randle, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt. ( 13)

PARKS COMMITTEE

Alderman Dintelman made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Schaefer to approve the recommendation from Parks Board to approve the bid from Cunningham Recreation utilizing the U.S. Communities bid alliance program in the amount of$14,027 to replace the Pour in Place top coat ofthe playground at Kimball Plaza within Bicentennial Park.

Members voting aye on roll call: Barfield, Kinsella, Hazel, Pusa, Randle, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Wigginton. ( 13)

COMMUNICATIONS

Alderwoman Schaefer made a motion seconded by Alderman Anthony to approve the following Communications:

CHURCH& COMMUNITY OUTREACH, 07/ 27/2019 

Request from Call to Worship Ministries to hold their Church & Community Outreach event, Saturday, July 27, 2019, 10:00am to 6:00pm. Street closure request area ofNorth 47th Street directly in front of church. Additional services requested: barricades and trash toters.

BELLEVILLE HELPING BELLEVILLE DAY, 09/ 14/2019 

Request from BASIC Initiative to hold the annual Belleville Helping Belleville Day on Saturday, September 14, 2019, 9:00am to 12:00pm.

ANNUAL GINGERBREAD COOKIE DAY EVENT, 12/ 14/2019 

Request to approve the opening of the City Hall lobby on Saturday, December 14, 2019 from 8 AM - 3 PM for the Annual Gingerbread Cookie Day Event. This event is co-hosted by the Belleville Gingerbread Committee and Belleville Main Street. City Hall will be one ofthe cookie pick-up stops for the event.

All members voted aye.

RESOLUTIONS

None.

ORDINANCES

Alderman Wigginton made a motion seconded by Alderman Rothweiler to read by title only and as a group Ordinance 8348- 2019, 8349-2019, 8350-2019.

All members voted aye.

Alderwoman Schaefer made a motion seconded by Alderman Weygandt to approve the following Ordinances:

ORDINANCE 8348-2019 An Ordinance amending Title IX (General Regulations), Chapter 94 ( Parks and Recreation), Section 94.01( T) ofthe revised ordinances of the City of Belleville, Illinois.

ORDINANCE 8349-2019 A Zoning Ordinance 30— JUN 19— Gustave Koerner House Committee.

ORDINANCE 8350-2019 A Zoning Ordinance 31 — JUN19—Jeremy Hall/ Down the Hall Homebrew.

Members voting aye on roll call: Kinsella, Hazel, Pusa, Randle, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Wigginton, Barfield. ( 13)

Alderwoman Schaefer made a motion seconded by Alderman Rothweiler to read by title only and as a group Ordinance 8352-2019, 8353-2019, 8354-2019, 8355-2019.

All members voted aye.

Alderwoman Schaefer made a motion seconded by Alderman Rothweiler to approve the following Ordinances:

ORDINANCE 8352- 2019 

A Zoning Ordinance 26— MAY19—The Community Mural Project.

ORDINANCE 8353-2019 

A Zoning Ordinance 27— MAY19—The Community Mural Project.

ORDINANCE 8354-2019 

A Zoning Ordinance 28 —MAY19—The Community Mural Project.

ORDINANCE 8355-2019 

A Zoning Ordinance 29— MAY19—The Community Mural Project.

Members voting aye on roll call: Hazel, Pusa, Randle, Anthony, Dintelman, Schaefer, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Wigginton, Barfield, Kinsella. ( 12)

Members voting nay on roll call: Ovian. ( 1)

Alderman Hazel made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Schaefer to read by title only Ordinance 8356-2019.

All members voted aye.

Alderman Kinsella made a motion seconded by Alderman Hazel to approve ORDINANCE 8356- 2019 A Zoning Ordinance 33 —JUN19— Deon Graham.

Members voting aye on roll call: Pusa, Randle, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Kinsella, Hazel, Mayor Eckert. ( 9)

Member voting nay on roll call: Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Wigginton, Barfield. ( 5)

MISCELLANEOUS & NEW BUSINESS

Alderman Dintelman made a motion seconded by Alderman Hazel to approve Motor Fuel Claims in the Amount of$86,306.02.

Members voting aye on roll call: Randle, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Wigginton, Barfield, Kinsella, Hazel, Pusa. ( 13)

EXECUTIVE SESSION

None.

ADJOURNMENT

Alderman Hazel made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Pusa to adjourn at 7:49 p.m.

All members voted aye.

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