City of BellevilleCity Council met Jan. 21.
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 Duco, Alderman Randle, Alderman Ferguson, Alderman Anthony, Alderman Ovian, Alderman Dintelman, Alderwoman Schaefer, Alderwoman Stiehl, Alderman Rothweiler, Alderman Elmore, Alderman Weygandt, Alderman Wigginton, Alderman Barfield.
Alderwoman Pusa excused.
ROLL CALL DEPARTMENT HEADS
Roll Call Department Heads: City Clerk, Jennifer Gain Meyer; City Treasurer Hardt; Assistant Police Chief, Matt Eiskant; Assistant Fire Chief, Bud Jacobs; Finance Director, Jamie Maitret; Director ofMaintenance, Ken Vaughn; Assistant Director of Wastewater, Randy Smith; Director of Residential and Commercial Development Services, Annissa McCaskill; Director of IT, Scott Markovich.
Police Chief, Bill Clay; Fire Chief, Tom Pour; Director of Public Works, Jason Poole Director of Library, Leander Spearman; Director of Wastewater, Royce Carlisle were excused.
City Attorney Hoemer arrived at 7:23 p.m.
PLEDGE
Mayor Eckert led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Eckert advised the Belleville News-Democrat announced Art on the Square rejoined the top five of the Nationwide in sales. It was 4th for 2019 which is significant.
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
None.
PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITIONS & APPOINTMENTS
Alderman Wigginton made a motion seconded by Alderman Ferguson for the appointment of Michael Velloff for the position of City Engineer effective February 10, 2020.
Members voting aye on roll call: Kinsella, Hazel, Duco, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiley Elmore, Weygandt, Wigginton, Barfield. ( 15)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Alderwoman Stiehl made a motion seconded by Alderman Elmore motion to approve City Council Meeting Minutes and Executive Session Minutes of January 6, 2020.
All members voted aye.
CLAIMS, PAYROLL, AND DISBURSEMENTS
Alderwoman Schaefer made a motion seconded by Alderman Dintelman to approve claims and disbursements in the amount of$1, 792,072. 22 and payroll in the amount of $888,868.74.
Members voting aye on roll call: Hazel, Duco, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Wigginton, Barfield, Kinsella. (15)
REPORTS
None.
ORAL REPORTS
ADMINISTRATION
Alderwoman Schaefer made a motion seconded by Alderman Ferguson to approve a Facility Use Agreement between Lindenwood University —Belleville and the City of Belleville for the use of softball fields at Southside Park through May 30, 2020 in the amount of$4,000.00.
Members voting aye on roll call: Duco, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiley Elmore, Weygandt, Wigginton, Barfield, Kinsella, Haul. ( 15)
Alderman Anthony made a motion seconded by Alderman Haul to extend the dispatch contract with Signal Hill Fire Department for an additional year January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020.
Members voting aye on roll call: Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Wigginton, Barfield, Kinsella, Haul, Duco. ( 15)
Alderman Kinsella made a motion seconded by Alderman Dintelman approve the extension ofthe reorganization pilot program for Parks & Recreation and Public Works for an additional year, including the continuation of the annual $ 10,000 stipend for Jason Poole as Interim Director of Parks& Recreation through April 14, 2021.
Members voting aye on roll call: Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Wigginton, Barfield, Kinsella, Hazel, Duco, Randle. ( 15)
ORDINANCE AND LEGAL
Alderman Wigginton made a motion seconded by Alderman Randle approve an ordinance amending Title XI (Business Regulations) by adding Chapter 124 ( Used Car Dealers), Sections 124.01 through 124.06 and delete 124.02(c). Section 124.04(5) is extending Section 162.435 through 162.465.
Discussion.
Alderman Haul inquired if separating the employee parking have any effect on the number of spaces; City Clerk Meyer stated no.
Members voting aye on roll call: Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Wigginton, Barfield, Kinsella, Hazel, Duco, Randle, Ferguson. ( 15)
Alderman Wigginton made a motion seconded by Alderman Randle approve additions/amendments to Chapter 150 (Building Code; Building Regulations) Sections 150.32(N) Solar Energy Systems), 150.38(L) (Electric Permit Table), 150.38(0) (Residential Solar Energy Systems Permit Table 1) and 150.38(P) ( Commercial & Industrial Solar Energy Systems Permit Table 1).
Members voting aye on roll call: Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Wigginton, Barfield, Kinsella, Hazel, Duco, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony. (15)
Alderman Wigginton made a motion seconded by Alderman Randle approve additions/amendments to Chapter 151 ( Electrical Code) Sections 151.01 through 151.49 (General Provisions, Electrical Installation Rules and Electrical Contractors; Licensing)
Members voting aye on roll call: Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Wigginton, Barfield, Kinsella, Hazel, Duco, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian. ( 15)
Alderman Wigginton made a motion seconded by Alderman Kinsella approve an ordinance prohibiting the use of groundwater as a potable water supply by the installation or use of potable water supply wells or by any other method within certain areas in the City of Belleville. 420 Carlyle Avenue
Members voting aye on roll call: Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Wigginton, Barfield, Kinsella, Hazel, Duco, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman. (15)
TRAFFIC COMMITTEE
Alderman Ovian made a motion seconded by Alderman Randle approve the following motions:
"No Parking" on West Side of Street at North Church, North Charles, & LaSalle Street from Bristow to Lucinda Avenue from January 1 through June 30th.
"No Parking" on East Side ofStreet at North Church, North Charles, & LaSalle Street from Bristow to Lucinda Avenue from July through December 31st.
All members voted aye.
STREETS AND GRADES
Alderman Wigginton made a motion seconded by Alderman Kinsella donating to the fire department for training purposes and then scrapping a 2001 Chevrolet Blazer (VIN# 1 GNDT13 WX12181572).
Members voting aye on roll call: Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Wigginton, Barfield, Kinsella, Hazel, Duco, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer. (15)
Alderman Wigginton made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Stiehl Municipal Estimate of Maintenance Under the Illinois Highway Code in the mount of $1,886,803.20 for 2020-2021. MFT Fonds)
Members voting aye on roll call: Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Wigginton, Barfield, Kinsella, Hazel, Duco, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl. (15)
Alderman Wigginton made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Duco to approve the following:
Kaskaskia Engineering, Inc in the amount of $265,475.00 for the West Belleville Bike Trail Phase II.
Kaskaskia Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $288,690.00 for the West Main St Streetscape (12th to 17th St).
SCI Engineering Inc. for Consulting and Engineering Services at various locations.
Phase II Storm Water Monitoring Proposal for January 2020 to December 2020 between the City and RJN Group Inc. in the amount of$4,600.00.
Amend a Resolution authorizing the execution of a joint agreement with St. Clair County, Illinois. (Frank Scott Parkway and North Belt West)
Members voting aye on roll call: Elmore, Weygandt, Wigginton, Barfield, Kinsella, Hazel, Duco, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler. (15)
FINANCE
Alderman Kinsella made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Schaefer to approve financing from Bank of Belleville at 2.19% for the purchase of two (2) Street Department snow/ice unit dump trucks and one ( 1) automated Sanitation truck.
Members voting aye on roll call: Weygandt, Wigginton, Barfield, Kinsella, Hazel, Duco, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore. (15)
COMMUNICATIONS
Alderman Rothweiler made a motion seconded by Alderman Ferguson to approve the following communications:
Lincoln Theatre Concert—Old Salt Union Winterball—1/ 25/2020 Request from Lincoln Theatre to use 10 (ten) public parking spaces in lot behind establishment for parking of tour buses and trailers on Saturday, January 25, 2020. Requesting one ( 1) parking space in City lot behind the Lincoln Theatre for a beer trailer (Friday, January 24 — Monday, January 27, 2020). Emergency egress from alley will be maintained. Additional City services requested: 6 barricades.
Lincoln Theatre Concert—Wvnonna& The Bi¢ Noise—2/20/2020 Request from Lincoln Theatre to use 10 (ten) public parking spaces in lot behind establishment for parking of tour buses and trailers on Thursday, February 20, 2020. Requesting one ( 1) parking
space in City lot behind the Lincoln Theatre for a beer trailer( Thursday, February 20, 2020). Emergency egress from alley will be maintained. Additional City services requested: 6 barricades.
Lincoln Theatre Concert—Traveline Salvation Show—3/21/2020 Request from Lincoln Theatre to use 10( ten) public puking spaces in lot behind establishment for parking of tour bases and trailers Saturday, Much 21, 2020. Requesting one( 1) parking space in City lot behind the Lincoln Theatre for a beer trailer (Friday, March 20 — Monday, March 23, 2020). Emergency egress from alley will be maintained. Additional City services requested: 6 barricades.
Memorial Day Ceremony- 05/25/2020 Request from Belleville Memorial Day Association to hold the Memorial Day Ceremony, Monday, May 25, 2020, Walnut Hill Cemetery, 11:00am to 12:00pm. Additional City services requested: access to flag poles, port-a-potties, 4( 10x10) tents, 50 chairs.
Thanksgiving Day 5K, Thursday, 11/ 26/ 2020 Request from the Belleville Township Ice Hockey Club to hold the Thanksgiving 5k & Turkey Chase, Thursday, November 26, 2020, 8:00am to 10:15am. Street closure request: 7:30am to 10: 15 am start/finish line first block ofWest Main Street from 159 to east side of 1st Street and NW quadrant of Public Square. 5k route rolling street closure within city limits. Additional city services requested: barricades, " no parking" signs, trash toters, electric and Police Department
personnel.
All members voted aye.
PETITIONS
None.
RESOLUTIONS
Alderwoman Schaefer made a motion seconded by Alderman Ferguson to read by title only and as a group Resolution 3371, 3372 and 3373.
All members voted aye.
Alderwoman Schaefer made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Stiehl to approve the following Resolutions:
RESOLUTION 3371
A Resolution authorizing bank loan for two (2) Street Department trucks and one ( 1) sanitation truck.
RESOLUTION 3372
A Resolution of the City ofBelleville, Illinois authorizing the execution of a joint agreement with St. Clair County, Illinois. (Frank Scott Parkway and North Belt West).
RESOLUTION 3373
Resolution to approve the Maintenance Under the Illinois Highway Code with Illinois Department ofTransportation and City of Belleville for 2020 - 2021.
Members voting aye on roll call: Wigginton, Barfield, Kinsella, Hazel, Duco, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt. (15)
ORDINANCES
Alderman Kinsella made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Schaefer to read by title only and as a group Ordinances 8410-2020; 8411- 2020; 8412-2020; 8413-2020; 8414-2020 and 8415-2020.
All members voted aye.
Alderman Ferguson made a motion seconded by Alderman Kinsella to approve the following Ordinances:
ORDINANCE 8410-2020
Ordinance amending Title XI( Business Regulations) by adding Chapter 124 ( Used Car Dealers), Sections 124.01 through 124.06.
ORDINANCE 8411- 2020
An Ordinance amending Chapter 150( Building Code; Building Regulations) Sections 150.32(N)( Solar Energy Systems), 150.38(L) ( Electric Permit Table), 150.38(0) (Residential Solar Energy Systems Permit Table 1) and 150. 38(P)( Commercial& Industrial Solar Energy Systems Permit Table 1).
ORDINANCE 8412-2020
An Ordinance amending Chapter 151 (Electrical Code) Sections 151.01 through 151.49 (General Provisions, Electrical Installation Rules and Electrical Contractors; Licensing)
ORDINANCE 8413-2020
An Ordinance prohibiting the use of groundwater as a potable water supply by the installation or use of potable water supply wells or by any other method within certain areas in the City of Belleville. 420 Carlyle Avenue
ORDINANCE 8414-2020
An Ordinance amending Chapter 76( Parking Schedules) ofthe Revised Ordinances of the City of Belleville, Illinois as amended, by amending portions of sections thereof.
ORDINANCE 84152020
An Ordinance Authorizing Sale/Conversion of Personal Property. (2001 Chevrolet Blazer VIN# 1 GNDT13 WX12181572)
Members voting aye on roll call: Barfield, Kinsella, Hazel, Duco, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rottweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Wigginton. (15)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Alderman Wigginton asked the Traffic Committee to research the new carwash on the Belt Line. There are no defining entry and exits. There have been numerous accidents.
MISCELLANEOUS & NEW BUSINESS
Alderman Dintelman made a motion seconded by Alderman Elmore to approve Motor Fuel Claims in the Amount of$99,155.48.
Members voting aye on roll call: Kinsella, Haul, Duco, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Wigginton, Barfield. (15)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Alderman Hazel made a motion seconded by Alderman Ferguson to go into executive session to discuss personnel, litigation, workers' compensation, collective negotiation matters, properly acquisition, transfer of property, review of executive session minutes (5 ILLS 120/2).
All members voted aye.
Entered executive session at 7: 34 p.m. Resumed from Executive Session at 7:43 p.m.
Alderman Wigginton made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Schaefer to approve to settle a worker' s compensation claim.
Members voting aye on roll call: Haul, Duco, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Wigginton, Barfield, Kinsella. (15)
ADJOURNMENT
Alderwoman Schaefer made a motion seconded by Alderman Ferguson to adjourn at 7:47 p.m.
All members voted aye.
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