City of BellevilleCity Council met Sept. 3.
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 Assistant City Attorney Flynn to call roll. Members present on roll call: Alderman Kinsella, Alderman Hazel, Alderwoman Duco, Alderman Randle, Alderman Ferguson, Alderman Anthony, Alderman Ovian, Alderman Dintelman, Alderwoman Stiehl, Alderman Rothweiler; Alderman Elmore, Alderman Weygandt, Alderman Wigginton and Alderman Barfield.
Alderwoman Pusa and Alderwoman Schaefer 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; City Engineer, Tim Gregowicz•,Director of Maintenance, Ken Vaughn; Assistant Director of Public Works, Craig Maue; Assistant Director of Wastewater, Randy Smith; Interim Director of Residential and Commercial Development Services and Economic Development, Annissa McCaskill; Director of Library, Leander Spearman; Director of IT, Scott Markovich.
Chief of Police, Bill Clay; Finance Director, Jamie Maitret; Director of Public Works, Jason Poole and Director of Wastewater, Royce Carlisle are excused.
PLEDGE
Mayor Eckert led the Pledge ofAllegiance.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Kevin Shepard with Oates Associates
Mr. Shepherd is the project manager with Oates Associates and is present representing Mr. Vogt on his storage lot. What is being done will improve the property, appearance and function. The ice machine will be restored, there will be a fence around the RV storage gravel lot. The exterior of the building will be painted.
PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITIONS & APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Eckert recognized the character word of the month " RESPECT" meaning showing regard for self, others, property and those in authority.
Mayor Eckert recognized Tim Gregowicz for 13 1/ 2 years of service with the City of Belleville.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Alderman Wigginton made a motion seconded by Alderman Dintelman to approve City Council Meeting Minutes and Executive Session Minutes August 19, 2019.
All members voted aye.
CLAIMS, PAYROLL, AND DISBURSEMENTS
Alderman Kinsella made a motion seconded by Alderman Ferguson to approve claims and disbursements in the amount of$1, 143,267.53 and payroll in the amount of$868,721. 01.
Members voting aye on roll call: Kinsella, Hazel, Duco, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Wigginton, Barfield. (14)
REPORTS
Alderman Dintelman made a motion seconded by Alderman Hazel to approve Treasurer Report and Statement of Cash and Investments Report—July 2019.
Discussion.
Alderman Ovian asked what the other improvements covered in the amount of$126,278.00; City Engineer, Tim Gregowicz, stated it could be sidewalks, asphalt patch, traffic signals. Mayor Eckert asked Alderman Ovian to contact his office.
All members voted aye.
Alderman Kinsella made a motion seconded by Alderman Anthony to approve the following:
Contract with St. Clair County Trustee Payment Account to purchase the property at 611 West' E' Street ( Parcel No. 08-21. 0- 119- 016), in the amount of$795. 00.
Contract with St. Clair County Trustee Payment Account to purchase the property at 617 Mascoutah Avenue ( Parcel No. 08-27.0-211- 026, 027), in the amount of$795.00.
Contract with St. Clair County Trustee Payment Account to purchase the property at 500 Park Avenue ( Parcel No. 08- 27. 0- 202- 001), in the amount of$795. 00.
Contract with St. Clair County Trustee Payment Account to purchase the property at 133 South 18th Street ( Parcel No. 08-20.0-413- 015), in the amount of$795.00.
Contract with St. Clair County Trustee Payment Account to purchase the property at 4830 Walter Street ( Parcel No. 08-07.0- 410- 001), in the amount of$795.00.
Members voting aye on roll call: Hazel, Duco, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Wigginton, Barfield, Kinsella. ( 14)
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Alderwoman Stiehl made a motion seconded by Alderman Rothweiler to approve 34-JUL19 — Channell McNeese— A request for a Use Variance to establish a two-family dwelling at 201 East Garfield Street ( Parcel number 08-27.0-111- 017) located in an " A- 1" Single-Family Residence District. (Applicable section of the Zoning Code: 162.570) Ward 6 Zoning Board unanimously recommended Approval
Discussion.
Alderman Ovian asked if there are other duplexes in the area; Mayor Eckert advised yes there are four buildings in a row. Interim Director of Residential and Commercial Development Services and Economic Development, Annissa McCaskill stated the four buildings were originally duplexes and at some point the city changed the zoning to single family. In the last year one of the buildings is being reverted back into a duplex and the owner is occupying. This is the second of what was previously four vacant building will now be occupied. The petitioner intends to live on one side and rent the other side.
All members voted aye.
Alderman Ferguson made a motion seconded by Alderman Ovian to approve the following cases:
41- AUG19 - Blake Johnson / Puttinaton 64, LLC — A request for a Special Use Permit to establish a storage facility at 4101 North Belt West (Parcel numbers 08-08.0-317-025, 08-08.0- 316-051) located in a" C- 2" Heavy Commercial District. (Applicable sections of the Zoning Code: 162.248, 162.515) Ward 4 Zoning Board unanimously recommendedApproval with the stipulation outdoor storage area surfaces are at a minimum gravel and all vehicles in outdoor storage area must be in working condition.
42-AUG19 - Blake Johnson / Puttington 64, LLC — A request for a Special Use Permit to establish four metal buildings at 4101 North Belt West ( Parcel numbers 08-08.0-317-025, 08- 08.0-316-051) located in a" C- 2" Heavy Commercial District. (Applicable sections of the Zoning Code: 162.248, 162.515) Ward 4 Zoning Board unanimously recommended Approval
43-AUG19—E.G. Vogt Oil Co. Inc.—A request for a Special Use Permit to establish a storage facility at 5400 North Belt West ( parcel numbers 08-18.0-208-001, 08-18.0-208-060) located in a" C- 2" Heavy Commercial District. ( Applicable sections of the Zoning Code: 162.248, 162. 515) Ward 8 Zoning Board unanimously recommended Approval with the stipulation outdoor storage area surfaces are at a minimum gravel and all vehicles in storage area must be in working condition.
All members voted aye.
COMMUNICATIONS
Alderman Hazel made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Duco to approve the following Communications:
Fall Food Truck Fridays - 9/6/2019 thru 11/ 1/ 2019
Belleville Main Street is requesting to hold Fall Food Truck Fridays from September 6, 2019 thru November 1, 2019 ( excluding September 20th and October 11th), 11: 00am to2:00pm. Request use of parking spot closest to bump-outs on West Main ( east and west of 2nd Street). Additional services requested: trash toters and cones for parking.
Cathedral Annual Food Truck Fest- 10/ 5/ 2019
Cathedral of Saint Peter is requesting to host their Annual Food Truck Fest, Saturday, October 5, 2019, 4:00pm to 9:00pm. Street closure request West Harrison Street from South 1st Street to South 2nd Street and South 1 st Street from West Lincoln Street to West Harrison Street, 12:00pm to 9:00pm. Additional services requested: barricades, picnic tables, trash barrels and placement of yard banners on City property.
Belleville Mural Reveal - 9/27/2019
Belleville Mural Committee is requesting to host a mural reveal party Friday, September 27, 2019, 7:00pm to 10:00pm. Street closure request: North Church Street from East Main to alley, 3: 00pm to 11: 00pm. Additional services requested: use of Gas Light Patio, " no parking" signs, barricades, trash toters and metal fencing.
Belleville Mural Festival- 9/28/2019
Belleville Mural Committee is requesting to host a mural festival Saturday, September 28, 2019, 10:00am to 3: 00pm. Additional services requested: use of Gas Light Patio and electric.
Lincoln Theatre Concerts - 10/10/2019 and 12/05/2019
Request from Lincoln Theatre to add an additional concert date of October 10, 2019 and December 5, 2019. Additional services requested: use 6 barricades and 10 parking spots in City owned parking lot ofHigh Street.
Walk for Freedom - 10/ 19/ 2019
Request to hold a Walk for Freedom on Saturday, October 19, 2019 9:00am to 11: 00am. This walk is to raise awareness for human trafficking in the Metro East. No street closure. Walk proceeds along sidewalks.
Optimist Club of Belleville Santa Parade - 11/ 29/2019 0ptimist Club of Belleville requests to hold the Santa Parade Friday, November 29, 2019, 10:00am to 12:00pm. Street closure request for staging: North 3rd Street from West "C" Street to West "A" Street, West B Street between N 2nd and N 3rd Street, 8:00am to 12: 00pm. Street closure request for parade: rolling closures along parade route N 3rd Street to West A Street to S 6th Street to W Washington St to S 3rd Street to Main Street east to Forest Ave, 10: 00am to 12:00pm. Additional services requested: barricades, no parking" signs, police personnel, public works personnel and clean-up of parade route.
Gingerbread 5K Run/Walk - 12/ 7/2019
Request from Belleville Parks & Recreation Department to hold the Annual Gingerbread 5K Run/Walk, Saturday, December 7, 2019, 8: 30am to 11: 00am. Street closure request: West Main Street from 4th to 6th Street, 8:00am to 11: 00am and rolling closure of 5K route 8:30am to 11: 00am. Additional services requested: barricades, " no parking" signs, trash toters, electric, personnel and banner placement across West Main Street.
Trail Life USA Legacy Memorial Day 5k- 05/25/2020
Request from Trail Life Troop IL-0078 to hold their Legacy Memorial Day 5K, Monday, May 25, 2020, 8: 45am to 9: 45am. Street closure request: rolling closure along 5k route and close one lane on West Main Street between 2nd and 4th Streets, 8:30am to I0:00am. Additional services requested: trash barrels, water, police personnel and barricades.
All members voted aye.
PETITIONS
None.
RESOLUTIONS
Alderman Kinsella made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Stiehl to read by title only Resolution 3364-2019.
All members voted aye.
Alderwoman Duco made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Stiehl RESOLUTION 3364-2019 A Resolution requesting permission from IDOT to close Route 159 for the Santa Claus Parade - Friday, November 29, 2019.
Members voting aye on roll call: Duco, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Wigginton, Barfield, Kinsella, Hazel. ( 14)
ORDINANCES
Alderman Kinsella made a motion seconded by Alderman Hazel to read by title only Ordinance 8365-2019, 8366-2019, 8367-6029, 8368-2019.
All members voted aye.
Alderman Kinsella made a motion seconded by Alderman Rothweiler to approve the following Ordinances:
ORDINANCE 8365-2019
A Zoning Ordinance In Re: 34-JUL19— Channell McNeese.
ORDINANCE 8366-2019
A Zoning Ordinance In Re: 41- AUG19 - Blake Johnson/ Puttington 64, LLC.
ORDINANCE 8367-2019
A Zoning Ordinance In Re: 42-AUG19 - Blake Johnson/ Puttington 64, LLC.
ORDINANCE 8368-2019
A Zoning Ordinance In Re: 43- AUG19— E.G. Vogt Oil Co. Inc.
Members voting aye on roll call: Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Wigginton, Barfield, Kinsella, Hazel, Duco. ( 14)
MISCELLANEOUS & NEW BUSINESS
Alderman Dintelman made a motion seconded by Alderman Elmore to approve Motor Fuel Claims in the Amount of$34,859.80.
Members voting aye on roll call: Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Wigginton, Barfield, Kinsella, Hazel, Duco, Randle. ( 14)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Alderman Elmore made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Stiehl to go into executive session to discuss personnel, litigation, workers' compensation, collective bargaining, property acquisition, transfer of property, ( 5 ILCS 120/2(c)( 21)).
All members voted aye.
Entered executive session at 7:34 p.m.
Resumed from Executive Session at 7:57 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Alderman Wigginton made a motion seconded by Alderman Randle to adjourn at 7: 57 p.m.
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