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City of BellevilleCity Council met Oct. 7.

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, 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.

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; Director of Maintenance, Ken Vaughn; 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 Library, Leander Spearman; Director of IT, Scott Markovich.

PLEDGE

Mayor Eckert led the Pledge of Allegiance.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

None.

PUBLIC HEARING

None.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

Marilyn Green Ms. Green addressed the overgrowth of weeds down Hillwood. It is beginning to redefine the road width, the weeds are blooming, some of the weeds are almost taller than she is, her concern is a safety issue, the weeds block the sight as you turn the corner, the weeds have grown to half of the stop sign. Her efforts: she has called the city street department four to five times, there response is. we are waiting to rent equipment. She called the mayor' s office once and left a message. She is requesting someone come out. This was trimmed last year; however, not this year.

Mayor Eckert stated in recent years with cost cutting whether it be IDOT on 161 or the County on certain roads, no one is cutting and trimming like they used to. Everyone points the finger at the City, being the last level of government. Mayor Eckert stated after she called his office he checked with the Director of'Public Works. Jason Poole. Mayor Eckert advised the city does not own the type of equipment that is needed to cut. This will be cut.

Carmalita She can see having liquor licenses at the Shrine; however, but not a liquor license for someone at 19'' and West Main Street and Carlyle Avenue. She thinks Belleville has enough drinking establishments as it is. Was someone killed at a drinking establishment recently?

Mayor Eckert advised no one was killed The two-liquor licenses that are pending tonight are going with,food establishments.

Michael Haaberg Council should rely on the city attorney to provide guidance pertaining to Illinois law. As aldermen it is not expected that you will read the entire law book. When a citizen mentions a specific item, you should take a few minutes to Google and research the comments. Tonight' s claim sheet has a request for payment of Christmas time horse drawn carriage for downtown. While it is nice, it is festive, it is good; however, he does not believe it is a valid TIF expense.

If you research the law, there is a section in TIF that says TIF money can be used for marketing but only if the marketing is aimed at developers. You want to attract developers to the TIF to alleviate the blighted condition that caused the TIF to begin with. A horse drawn carriage, which has no mention of the word TIF, no mention of the word developers is not a valid TIF expense and should not be allowed. Please stop spending TIF money in violation of Illinois law.

The past few months he has been hearing Alderman Ovian' s request for $6,000 to clean up the trash and weeds on a lot on West Main Street. Because he is not in a TIF it is said there is no money. The General Fund spends a lot of money. That revenue varies each month based on sales tax and other revenue sources from penalties and such. He does not find it reasonable that 6,000 is not available to clean up the mattresses, trash and the weeds on that lot. It must go on for months after being discussed in committee meeting just to get$ 6,000.

PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITIONS & APPOINTMENTS

Mayor Eckert recognized the character word of the month " Responsibility" willingness to be accountable for your own actions without blaming others.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Alderman Wigginton made a motion seconded by Alderman Ferguson to approve City Council Meeting Minutes of September 16 and September 30, 2019 and September 16, 2019 Executive Session Minutes.

All members voted aye.CLAIMS, PAYROLL, AND DISBURSEMENTS

Alderman Kinsella made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Schaefer to approve claims and disbursements in the amount of$2,675,290.39 and payroll in the amount of$885,391.06.

Discussion.

Alderman Elmore asked if there could be discussion regarding the public comments about the claims before the vote; Mayor Eckert advised he wanted the vote and then it can be discussed.

Members voting aye on roll call: Kinsella, Hazel, Pusa, Duco, Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Weygandt, Wigginton, Barfield. ( 14)

Members voting nay on roll call: Randle, Elmore. (2)

REPORTS

Alderman Hazel made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Stiehl to approve Treasurer Report August 2019 and Statement ofCash and Investments Report—August 2019.

All members voted aye.

ORAL REPORTS

ADMINISTRATION

Alderwoman Schaefer made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Duco to award the contract for Engine House# 1 Ancillary Building Roof Replacement, 2 Elm Drive to the low bidder HJ Gasser Construction in the amount of$ 11, 768.00.

Members voting aye on roll call: Hazel, Pusa, Duco, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Wigginton, Barfield, Kinsella. (16)

BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSION

Alderman Anthony made a motion seconded by Alderman Ferguson to approve the hiring of Probationary Police Officer Jordan May (lateral hire) effective Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at 12:01 a.m.

Members voting aye on roll call: Pusa, Duco, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Wigginton, Barfield, Kinsella, Hazel. ( 16)

Alderman Wigginton made a motion seconded by Alderman Anthony to approve the promotion of Apparatus Engineer Dan Kimball to Captain and the promotion of Firefighter Kevin Beck to Apparatus Engineer effective October 7, 2019 at 8: 00 p.m.

Members voting aye on roll call: Duco, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Wigginton, Barfield, Kinsella, Hazel, Pusa. ( 16)

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Alderman Wigginton made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Stiehl to approve 44 - SEP19 — City of Belleville Police Dent. —A request for a Special Use Permit to establish a metal building at 498 Environmental Drive ( Parcel number 08- 27.0- 322-009) located in a " C- 2" Heavy Commercial District. (Applicable sections of the Zoning Code: 162.248, 162.515) Ward 6 Zoning Board unanimously recommended Approval.

All members voted aye.

Alderman Wigginton made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Duco to approve 45 - SEP19— St. Lorenzo Hospitality, LLC — A request for a Special Use Permit for a liquor license for the Shrine Restaurant and Banquet Center at 442 South DeMazenod Drive (Parcel number 07-04.0- 401- 011) 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.

All members voted aye.

Alderwoman Duco made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Pusa to approve 46 - SEP19 — Christi L. Robertson —A request for a Special Use Permit for a liquor license for a restaurant at 1926 West Main Street ( Parcel number 08-20.0-402-003) located in a " C-2" Heavy Commercial District. ( Applicable sections of the Zoning Code: 162.248, 162.515) Ward 2 Zoning Board unanimously recommended Approval.

All members voted aye.

Alderman Elmore made a motion seconded by Alderman Weygandt to approve 47 - SEP19 — Hi Tokyo — A request for a Special Use Permit for a liquor license for Hi Tokyo restaurant at 1628 Carlyle Avenue (Parcel number 08-24.0-401- 016) located in a" C-2" Heavy Commercial District. Applicable sections of the Zoning Code: 162.248, 162.515) ( In the name of the applicant only) Ward 7 Zoning Board unanimously recommended Approval.

All members voted aye.

Alderwoman Stiehl made a motion seconded by Alderman Rothweiler to approve 48 - SEP19 — The Community Mural Project — A request for a Sign Installation Permit for Area of Special Control to establish a mural at 19 South High Street (Parcel number 08-21. 0-445-026) 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.

Alderwoman Duco made a motion seconded by Alderman Ferguson to approve 49 - SEP19—The Community Mural Project—A request for a Sign Installation Permit for Area of Special Control to establish a mural at 415 West Main Street (Parcel number 08-21. 0-434-005) located in a" C-2" Heavy Commercial District. (Applicable sections of the City Code: 155.052,155.053) Ward 2 Zoning Board Approval by a vote of 6- 1.

All members voted aye.

Alderman Randle made a motion seconded by Alderman Ferguson to approve 50 - SEP19 — Roger W. Roddy— A request for a Special Use Permit to operate a storage building and outdoor storage facility at 2020 North Belt West ( Parcel number 08-17.0-202-001) located in a " C-2" Heavy Commercial District. (Applicable sections ofthe Zoning Code: 162.248, 162.515) Ward 3 Zoning Board unanimously recommended Approval.

All members voted aye.

Alderman Rothweiler made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Stiehl to approve 51 - SEP19 - Empire Comfort Systems/ Ken Belding- A request to rezone the below listed parcels from "A- 1" Single-Family Residence District to " D- 1" Light Industry District. (Applicable sections of the Zoning Code: 162. 090— 094, 162.305 —308, 162.580) Ward 6

A. Parcel number 08-27.0- 125- 001 ( 801 Freeburg Ave) B. Parcel number 08-27.0- 125- 002 ( 801 Freeburg Ave) C. Parcel number 08- 27.0- 125- 004 ( 903 Freeburg Ave) D. Parcel number 08- 27.0- 125- 005 ( 905 Freeburg Ave) E. Parcel number 08- 27.0- 125- 006 ( 822 South Charles Street)

F. Parcel number 08- 27.0- 125- 008 ( 824 South Charles Street) G. Parcel number 08-27.0-305-005 (904 South Charles Street)

Zoning Board unanimously voted to make a recommendation on all parcels as one motion.

Zoning Board unanimously recommended Approval.

All members voted aye.

Alderwoman Stiehl made a motion seconded by Alderman Rothweiler to approve 52 - SEP19 — Jeanith Miller - A request to rezone the below listed parcels from " A- 1" Single-Family Residence District to " D- 1" Light Industry District. (Applicable sections of the Zoning Code: 162.090— 094, 162.305 —308, 162.580) Ward 6

A. Parcel number 08-27.0- 124-001 ( 721 Freeburg Ave) B. Parcel number 08-27.0-305-027( 908 South Charles Street) C. Parcel number 08-27.0- 304-015 ( 915 South Charles Street) D. Parcel number 08-27.0-304-016( 915 South Charles Street) E. Parcel number 08-27.0-304-017( 915 South Charles Street)

Zoning Board unanimously voted to make recommendation on all parcels as one motion.

Zoning Board unanimously recommended Approval.

All members voted aye.

Alderman Kinsella made a motion seconded by Alderman Hazel to approve 60 - SEP19 — Atif Khan — A request for a Special Use Permit to establish a used motor vehicle sales lot at 900 Sherman Street (Parcel number 08- 15.0-424-027) located in a " C-2" Heavy Commercial District. Applicable sections ofthe Zoning Code: 162.248, 162.515) Ward 1 Zoning Board unanimously recommended Denial.

Discussion.

Alderman Kinsella advised he was not able to attend the Zoning Board meeting; however, he was told the basic comments people had and their worried about traffic. This piece of ground has many other uses; therefore, no one would have to come to the city and get a permit. If there were a barber/beauty shop, there would be just as much traffic. Also, the owner has purchased the house behind it, and he has the wherewithal to build this facility in a nice manner. This will be a good addition to the neighborhood. Some people are worried about cars driving through their neighborhood, but the truth is when you test drive a car you take it on a highway. There was a concern there was a special needs student that requires busing; Alderman Kinsella advised he drove a bus for 15 years and a school bus will stop in front ofhis house and pick him up.

Alderman Hazel advised he spoke with Mr. Khan regarding issues with the property and the issues were resolved.

Members voting aye on roll call: Anthony, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Weygandt, Kinsella, Hazel, Pusa, Duco. (9)

Members voting nay on roll call: Randle, Ferguson, Ovian, Rothweiler, Elmore, Wigginton, Barfield. (7)

Alderman Kinsella made a motion seconded by Alderman Hazel to approve 61 - SEP19 — Atif Khan — A request for an Area/Bulk Variance for parcel number 08- 15.0-424-016 ( 1711 LaSalle Street) to permit a lot size 9,611.25 square feet below the required minimum lot area of 12,000 square feet and 28.5 feet below the minimum lot with of 48 ft. Said parcel is zoned " A-2" Two- Family Residence District. (Applicable sections ofthe Zoning Code: 162.167, 162.570) Ward 1 Zoning Board unanimously recommended Denial.

Discussion.

Alderman Kinsella advised this piece of land is only 40 feet deep. He purchased the home behind it which he is remodeling, and he wishes to extend the property line that is facing Sherman. This will give him more room for his car lot.

Members voting aye on roll call: Anthony, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Weygandt, Kinsella, Hazel, Pusa, Duco. ( 9)

Members voting nay on roll call: Ferguson, Ovian, Rothweiler, Elmore, Wigginton, Barfield, Randle. ( 7)

COMMUNICATIONS

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

FAST BEFORE FEAST 5K—11/ 23/ 2019 Request from Queen of Peace to host a Fast Before Feast 5K, Saturday, November 23, 2019, 9:00 a.m. to 11: 00 a.m. Rolling street closures along 5k route through Ogles Subdivision. Additional services requested: " run in progress" signage.

HALLOWEEN BAR CRAWL- 10/ 26/ 2019 Request from Downtown bars to hold a Halloween Bar Crawl, Saturday, October 26, 2019 starting at 7:00 p.m.

FALL GATHERING—10/ 13/ 2019 Request from Juanita Place Neighborhood Association to host a Fall Gathering Block Party, Sunday, October 13, 2019, 4:00pm to 6:00pm. Street closure request: dead end area next to 10 Juanita Place. Additional request: barricades.

NEIGHBORHOOD FALL SOCIAL—10/27/2019 Request from Highland Neighborhood Association to host a Fall Social, October 27, 2019, 12: 00pm to 5: 00pm. Street closure request: South Pennsylvania Avenue from McClintock to East McKinley, 11: 45am to 5: 00 p.m. Additional request: 2 trash toters, 2 picnic tables, barricades and" No Parking" signage.

All members voted aye.

PETITIONS

None.

RESOLUTIONS

None.

ORDINANCES

Alderman Kinsella made a motion seconded by Alderman Hazel to read by title only and as a group Ordinance 8377-2019, 8378-2019, 8379-2019, 8380-2019, 8381-2019, 8382-2019, 8383- 2019, 8384-2019, 8385-2019.

All members voted aye.

Alderman Dintelman made a motion seconded by Alderman Ferguson to approve the following Ordinances:

ORDINANCE 8377-2019 A Zoning Ordinance In Re: 44 - SEP19— City ofBelleville Police Dept.

ORDINANCE 8378-2019 A Zoning Ordinance In Re: 45 - SEP 19— St. Lorenzo Hospitality, LLC

ORDINANCE 8379-2019 A Zoning Ordinance In Re: 46 - SEP 19— Christi L. Robertson.

ORDINANCE 8380-2019 A Zoning Ordinance In Re: 47 - SEP19— Hi Tokyo.

ORDINANCE 8381-2019 A Zoning Ordinance In Re: 48 - SEP19— The Community Mural Project.

ORDINANCE 8382-2019 A Zoning Ordinance In Re: 49- SEP19— The Community Mural Project.

ORDINANCE 8383-2019 A Zoning Ordinance In Re: 50 - SEP 19— Roger W. Roddy.

ORDINANCE 8384-2019 A Zoning Ordinance In Re: 51 - SEP 19 - Empire Comfort Systems/ Ken Belding.

ORDINANCE 8385-2019 A Zoning Ordinance In Re: 52 - SEP19— Jeanith Miller.

Members voting aye on roll call: Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Wigginton, Barfield, Kinsella, Hazel, Pusa, Duco, Ferguson. ( 15)

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

MISCELLANEOUS & NEW BUSINESS

Alderman Wigginton thanked Scott Markovich for coming out and assisting him with technology.

Alderman Ovian stated he has four properties in his ward that need to be demolished. Mayor Eckert advised the city is in the process of finishing the grant application. The city does not have the money in the budget; therefore, the city must wait until the monies are received.

Alderman Ovian advised they are eyesore properties on West Main Street, he has submitted Report of Concern, spoke with Assistant Police Chief, Matt Eiskant. Mayor Eckert said the city only has so much manpower and so many dollars, the city is over budget on this year's grass cutting.

Alderman Kinsella stated in many meetings Alderman Ovian requests something to be done in his ward and he makes a lot of noise; however, the rest of us have properties that need to be torn down. He should wait his turn. He makes it sound like the rest of us don' t care. He' s not the only one and he thinks he is.

Mayor Eckert advised he and Jamie have spoken to Alderman Ovian about issues, Mayor Eckert advised he approved for Assistant Police Chief to take Alderman Ovian for a ride. Mayor Eckert stated Alderman Ovian stood up at a West Belleville meeting and said, "just call Assistant Police Chief Eiskant and he will take you for a ride". The City does not have the manpower for this.

Alderman Ovian advised if he and the Mayor can communicate better this can get done. Mayor Eckert advised that Alderman Ovian does not accept the answer the City gives him. This is not a matter of better communication. the Mayor' s staff has bent over backward for Alderman Ovian. Alderman Ovian refuses to accept it because he doesn' t like it.

At the October 21, 2019 City Council meeting Alderman Ovian asked the following to be included in the minutes of October 7, 2019:

Alderman Ovian drove with Assistant Police Chief, Matt Eiskant, and he tagged a number of vehicles that were not properly licensed, and they found a property that was not registered with crime free house, thank God we have Matt Eiskant on our side".

Alderwoman Schaefer made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Stiehl to approve Motor Fuel Claims in the Amount of$2,744.22.

Members voting aye on roll call: Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Wigginton, Barfield, Kinsella, Hazel, Pusa, Duco, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony. ( 16)

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Alderman Hazel made a motion seconded by Alderman Weygandt to go into executive session to discuss personnel, litigation, workers' compensation, property acquisition, transfer of property, ( 5 ILCS 120/2(c)).

All members voted aye.

Entered executive session at 7: 54 p.m. Resumed from Executive Session at 8: 21 p.m.

Alderman Kinsella made a motion seconded by Alderman Wigginton to approve the purchase of the property at 106 South 6th— Parcel 08210441062 and 08210441007/092 Street for a total price of$260,000.00.

Members voting aye on roll call: Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Wigginton, Barfield, Kinsella, Hazel, Pusa, Duco, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian. ( 16)

ADJOURNMENT

Alderwoman Schaefer made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Duco to adjourn at 8: 24 p.m.

All members voted aye.

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