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The Alton City Council met at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 8.

The Alton City Council is charged with reviewing all of the city's ordinances and amendments, along with approving the city’s budget, expenditures and bid awards. Members meet at 7:30 p.m. every second and fourth Wednesday.

Here are the meeting minutes as provided by the Alton City Council:

ALTON CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA

JUNE 8, 2016

Mayor – Brant Walker

City Clerk – Mary T. Boulds

City Treasurer – Cynthia A. Roth

ALDERMEN

Ward 1 – Jim Ryan Ward 5 – Charles Brake

Ward 2 – Carolyn MacAfee Ward 6 – Gary Fleming

Ward 3 – Mike Velloff Ward 7 – David Boulds

Ward 4 – Alice Martin

1. CALL TO ORDER.

2. ROLL CALL.

3. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG.

4. READING OF PROCLAMATIONS.

PRESENT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING – BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION

ORDINANCE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING APRIL 1, 2016 AND

ENDING MARCH 31, 2017.

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS FROM THE ALDERMEN.

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC.

ADJOURN.

BID OPENING – PROPOSAL – SALE OF 3100 TRUMBELL AVE.; 620 ATWOOD

ST.; 600 ATWOOD ST.; GESCHE ST.; 1 LINNET LN.

CONSIDERATION OF BID(S).

MOTION TO ACCEPT/REJECT THE BEST BID(S).

PUBLIC HEARING – PROPOSAL FOR VACATION OF UNNAMED ALLEY

BETWEEN JOESTING AVENUE AND WASHINGTON AVENUE.

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS FROM ALDERMEN.

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS FROM PUBLIC

ADJOURN.

5. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 25, 2016.

(PLACE ON FILE)

6. COMMUNICATIONS: Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, re: Sewage backups at

1818 Clawson Street. (PLACE ON FILE)

7. REPORT OF OFFICERS: City Treasurer, re: Monthly Report for April, 2016; Department of Building & Zoning, re: Monthly Report for May, 2016; Department of Building & Zoning, re: 2015 CLG Annual Report for the City of Alton’s Historical Commission; Department of Building & Zoning, re: Notification to twelve (12) property  owners that the City of Alton has received an application from Joshua Young for the creation of a new historic district and that your property is located within the boundaries of this proposed new historic district. (PLACE ON FILE)

8. REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEE.

A. Committee of the Whole Meeting Report for June 6, 2016.

(Place on File) (Fleming)

a. Resolution, re: Finance Committee Bills be allowed and payment be made.

b. Resolution, re: That officials of the Dept. of Development & Housing are hereby authorized and directed to accept transfer of real property commonly known as 26 E. 6th St., subject to appropriate title search and review.

c. Resolution, re: That the Mayor and other appropriate City officials are hereby authorized and directed to complete the above listed ITEP application in accordance with all applicable rules and regulations of the Federal Highway Administration and the Illinois Department of Transportation.

d. Resolution, re: In connection with the city budget for fiscal year 2016 – 2017 the administration has recommended changes to the sick leave policies of the City of Alton with regard to persons hired after July 1, 2016, including providing that such persons will not be afforded the opportunity to sell back unused sick days on an annual basis and such changes require an amendment to Chapter 11 of the City Code of the City of Alton.

e. Resolution, re: That the following special events be and are hereby approved pursuant to City of Alton Code 4-4-9 and a variance is hereby granted for sale and distribution of alcoholic liquors on public property: Alton Parks and Recreation Commission shall be entitled to cooperate with Alton Casino LLC to permit the sale of alcoholic liquor in  Alton Riverfront Park in the area now utilized for valet parking at Alton Casino LLC on the following dates: July 16, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.; July 23, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.; September 9, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

f. Resolution, re: That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the attached redevelopment agreement with IGS Investment Properties, LLC, pursuant to  the terms of the Alton Tax Increment Finance Grant Program.

g. Resolution, re: That the Mayor and appropriate officials of the City of Alton, Illinois are hereby authorized and directed to sign on behalf of the City of Alton, the attached  Lease Agreement with Bethesda Temple Church of Alton.

h. Resolution, re: Bid #2016 – 16, Contract for Fuels for Various Departments.

9. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES. (Mayor Pro Tem)

a. Ordinance No. 7520. An Ordinance making an Annual Appropriation for the City of

Alton, in the County of Madison, State of Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning April 1,

2016, and ending March 31, 2017. (LAY-OVER)

10. REPORTS AND/OR RESOLUTIONS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES.

a. Alton Beautification and Clean City Committee, re: Minutes of January 7, 2016 and February 4, 2016. (PLACE ON FILE)

b. Civil Service Commission, re: Minutes of May 4, 2016. (PLACE ON FILE)

c. Appearance Review Commission, re: Minutes of March 30, 2016 and May 11, 2016.

(PLACE ON FILE)

11. RESIGNATIONS.

12. APPOINTMENTS.

13. APPROVAL OF ACTIONS TAKEN UNDER SUSPENSION OF RULES AT

PRIOR MEETING.

a. Resolution, re: That the Corporation Counselor of the City of Alton to hereby authorized to accept the attached GRANT OF EASEMENT on behalf of the City of Alton and that the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to file the original GRANT OF EASEMENT with the Recorder of Deeds Office, Madison County, Illinois.

b. Resolution, re: That the Police Chief is hereby authorized and directed to sign and execute any and all documents necessary to purchase Three (3) Ford Explorer SUV and One (1) Ford Taurus Police Sedan, from Victory Lane Ford, Litchfield, Illinois.

c. Resolution, re: That the Mayor, Police Chief and all other appropriate officials of the  City of Alton, Illinois are hereby authorized and directed to execute on behalf of the City of Alton the Agreement between the City of Alton, Alton, Illinois and the Police Benevolent and Protective Association Unit #14.

14. PUBLIC FORUM ADDRESSING CITY BUSINESS.

15. COMMENTS OR RESOLUTIONS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL.

16. EXECUTIVE SESSION. (optional)

a. To consider information regarding appointment, employment or dismissal of an employee;

b. Collective negotiation matters; and

c. Litigation presently pending or matters where litigation is probable or imminent;

d. Other.

17. ADJOURN.

*If prospective attendees require an interpreter or other access accommodation needs, please contact the Alton City Clerk’s Office at 618-463-3522 no later than 48 hours prior to the commencement of the meeting to arrange the accommodations.