The Belleville City Council met March 20 to approve budget amendments.
Here is the meeting's agenda, as provided by the council:
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
CITY OF BELLEVILLE, IL
MARCH 20, 2017
AT 7:00 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR AND EXPLANATION OF DISASTER
PROCEDURES
REMINDER: SINCE THE MEETINGS ARE BEING VIDEOTAPED
IT IS IMPORTANT THAT EVERYONE SPEAK DIRECTLY INTO A
MICROPHONE WHEN SPEAKING.
2. ROLL CALL ALDERMEN
3. ROLL CALL DEPARTMENT HEADS
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. PUBLIC HEARING
6. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (2-3 MINUTES PER PERSON) - See back
page for rules.
7. PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITIONS & APPOINTMENTS.
7-A. Mayor Eckert will read a proclamation in recognition of Meckfessel
Tire & Auto's 90 years of service to the City of Belleville.
7-B. Presentation on development agreement compliance for 2016.
8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
8-A. City Council Meeting - March 6, 2017.
9. CLAIMS, PAYROLL AND DISBURSEMENTS
9-A. Motion to approve claims and disbursements in the amount of
$2,082,840.73 and payroll in the amount of $828,470.18.
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10. REPORTS
10-A. Treasurer Report–February 2017.
10 (A-1). Statement of Cash and Investments Report–
February 2017.
11. ORAL REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES, SPECIAL
COMMITTEES AND ANY OTHER ORAL REPORTS FROM THE
ELECTED OFFICIALS OR STAFF
11-A. MOTION FROM MASTER SEWER COMMITTEE:
11(A-1). Motion to approve East 'B' Street Construction
Observation Contract in the amount of $35,390 with
Crawford, Murphy & Tilly Inc.
11 (A-2). Motion to approve amending Chapter 50 (Sewers),
Section 50.015 (User Charges) and Section 50.017 (Meter
Deduction) of the revised code of ordinances of the City
of Belleville, Illinois as amended, by amending portions
thereof.
11-B. MOTION FROM PLANNING COMMISSION:
11(B-1). Motion to approve the Site Plan and Elevations for
Greenmount Plaza Outlot Retail Center.
11-C. MOTIONS FROM FINANCE COMMITTEE:
11 (C-1). Motion to approve insurance renewals as follows: IPMG
as third party administrator, with their recommendations
for stop loss and aggregate carriers, Standard Life for life
insurance, with rate locked in for 2 years, and
implementing LDI’s suggested Comprehensive
Medication Exclusion List.
11 (C-2). Motion to approve the budget amendments as
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recommended by the Finance Director.
11-D. MOTIONS FROM TRAFFIC COMMITTEE:
11 (D-1). Motion to create a Handicap parking for 903 South
Jackson - current resident only.
11 (D-2). Motion to create stop on Mammoth Lake Lane at Golf
Course Drive.
11 (D-3). Motion to create a stop on Lake Superior Lane at Golf
Course Drive.
11-E. MOTION FROM ADMINISTRATION:
11 (E-1). Consider approval of a development agreement with
Weiss Monument Works regarding the property located at
9909 Olympia Dr. (Parcel # 02-35.0-208-004).
11-F. MOTIONS FROM ORDINANCE AND LEGAL REVIEW
COMMITTEE:
11 (F-1). Motion to approve ordinance amending Title III
(Administration), Chapter 31 (Officers and Employees;
General Administration), Section 31.055 (appointment of
officers), Section 31.056 (notice to city council of
appointment), Section 31.057 (temporary appointment),
Section 31.058 (rejection of appointment) and Section
31.059 (Removal from office), of the revised ordinances
of the City of Belleville, Illinois as amended, by
Amending portions of sections thereof).
11 (F-2). Motion to approve an ordinance amending Title XI
(Business Regulations), Chapter 113 (Special Sales;
personal Sales), Section 113.001 (Secondhand Dealers),
Section 113.003 (Antique Dealers) and Section 113.005
(Resale and consignment businesses), of the revised
ordinances of the City of Belleville, Illinois as amended,
by amending portions of sections thereof.
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11 (F-3). Motion to approve an ordinance amending Title XI
(Business Regulations), Chapter 111 (Amusement and
Recreation; Raffles) of the revised ordinances of the City
of Belleville, Illinois as amended, by adding Sections
110.060 through 110.066 concerning outdoor events and
assemblies.
11 (F-4). Motion to approve an ordinance amending Title XI
(Business Regulations), Chapter 118 (Food and
Beverage Businesses), Section 118.02 (Food Vendors) of
the revised ordinances of the City of Belleville, Illinois as
amended, by amending portions thereof.
12. COMMUNICATIONS
12-A. Communication from the St. Clair County Health requesting to use the
quadrant in front of the Health Department for our Earth Day program
on April 21, 2017
They are having an interactive display from 10 – 1 for the students.
The displays will entail several pop up tents with tables, etc spread
throughout the quadrant.
Once again they will have the ILAWC 18’ interactive learning center
to offer hands on experience by testing water through various lab tests.
The trailer with truck will park in the first 3 parking spots along West
Main Street – NW quadrant between the Fountain and 1st Street. In the
past, the City allowed them to block off these spots that morning with
barricades and cones and as soon as the event was over, the spots were
reopened for the public use.
Additionally, we request the use of picnic tables and a couple dozen
sand bags to secure all the tents for the activities.
They have also sent this to several COB Departments, if there are any
concerns, they can advise and I will address the issues.
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They are asking for the City of Belleville’s permission to use this space
for the aforementioned use.
12-B. Communication from TOCO requesting to hold a Rummagepalozza on
the parking lot in the 900 block of West Main on May 13, 2017 from
7:00 am - 2:00 pm.
12-C. Communication from Chris Good requesting a DJ for a Graduation
Party - May 21st - to be held at Bellevue Park - Stone Lodge.
Attendance approximately 60 people. 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(Customer made reservations and was told we do not allow DJ's
without prior Council Approval).
12-D. Communication from Danny Heard requesting a 5 piece Gospel Band
for Family gatherings on 4 dates - May 20, June 17, July 22, & August
19 - to be held at Hough Park pavilion. Attendance approximately 30
people for each date. 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM each day.
12-E. Communication from Belleville Peace Festival requesting to hold their
2nd Annual Peace Gathering on August 5, 2017 from 1:00-
5:00 PM at 19 Public Square. Also requesting obtain and two
electrical panels, trash cans and picnic tables.
12-F. Communication from Orchards Social Committee asking to hold their
Annual Easter Parade on Saturday, April 15, 2017, beginning at 10:45
a.m. and to close the parade route (2nd Fairway Court south on Pro
Tour Drive, turn right on Golf Course Drive, and then proceed to pool
and clubhouse) for 45 minutes during the parade. As in the past, they
are also requesting vehicular assistance from the Belleville Police &
Fire Departments.
13. PETITIONS
14. RESOLUTIONS
14-A. RESOLUTION 3295
A Resolution amending the annual budget of the City of Belleville,
Illinois for the fiscal year beginning on the first day of May 2016, and
ending on the 30th day of April, 2017.
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14-B. RESOLUTION 3296
A Resolution amending the annual budget of the City of Belleville,
Illinois for the fiscal year beginning on the first day of May 2016, and
ending on the 30th day of April, 2017.
15. ORDINANCES
15-A. ORDINANCE NO. 8020-2017
An Ordinance Authorizing The City of Belleville to borrow funds from
the Water Pollution Control Revolving Loan Program in the amount of
$1,318,315 for the East Creek Watershed , East B Street Stormwater
Pump Station Upgrade Improvement Project.
15-B. ORDINANCE NO. 8021-2017
An Ordinance amending Title III (Administration), Chapter 31
(Officers and Employees; General Administration), Section 31.055
(appointment of officers), Section 31.056 (notice to city council of
appointment), Section 31.057 (temporary appointment), Section 31.058
(rejection of appointment) and Section 31.059 (Removal from office),
of the revised ordinances of the City of Belleville, Illinois as amended,
by Amending portions of sections thereof).
15-C. ORDINANCE NO. 8022-2017
An Ordinance amending Title XI (Business Regulations), Chapter 113
(Special Sales; personal Sales), Section 113.001 (Secondhand Dealers),
Section 113.003 (Antique Dealers) and Section 113.005 (Resale and
consignment businesses), of the revised ordinances of the City of
Belleville, Illinois as amended, by amending portions of sections
thereof.
15-D. ORDINANCE NO. 8023-2017
An Ordinance amending Title XI (Business Regulations), Chapter 111
(Amusement and Recreation; Raffles) of the revised ordinances of the
City of Belleville, Illinois as amended, by adding Sections 110.060
through 110.066 concerning outdoor events and assemblies.
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15-E. ORDINANCE NO. 8024-2017
An Ordinance amending Title XI (Business Regulations), Chapter 118
(Food and Beverage Businesses), Section 118.02 (Food Vendors) of
the revised ordinances of the City of Belleville, Illinois as amended, by
amending portions thereof.
15-F. ORDINANCE NO. 8025-2017
An Ordinance amending Chapter 50 (Sewers), Section 50.015 (User
Charges) and Section 50.017 (Meter Deduction) of the revised code of
ordinances of the City of Belleville, Illinois as amended, by amending
portions thereof.
16. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
17. MISCELLANEOUS & NEW BUSINESS
17-A. Motor Fuel Claims in the Amount of $8,985.29.
18. EXECUTIVE SESSION
18-A. The City Council may go into executive session to discuss personnel,
litigation, workers’ compensation, property acquisition, transfer of
property.
19. ADJOURNMENT (ALL QUESTIONS RELATING TO THE
PRIORITY OF BUSINESS SHALL BE DECIDED BY THE CHAIR
WITHOUT DEBATE, SUBJECT TO APPEAL)
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (2-3 MINUTES PER PERSON)
(a) Members of the public may address the City Council in accordance with
Section 2.06(g) of the Illinois Open Meetings Act (5 ILCS 120/2.06(g);
(b) Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker;
(c) The subject of public comments shall be reasonably related to matters(s)
identified on the meeting agenda and/or other city business;
(d) Repetitive public comments should be avoided, to the extent practical, through
adoption of prior public comment (e.g. agreeing with prior speaker);
(e) The following conduct is prohibited during public participation:
Acting or appearing in a lewd or disgraceful manner;
Using disparaging, obscene or insulting language;
Personal attacks impugning character and/or integrity;
Intimidation;
Disorderly conduct as defined in Section 130.02 of this revised code of
ordinances.
(f) Any speaker who engages in such prohibited conduct during public
participation shall be called to order by the chair or ruling by the chair if a
point of order is made by a sitting alderman.
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