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Alton City Council will meet May 24.

Here is the agenda provided by the Council:

Mayor – Brant Walker

City Clerk – Mary T. Boulds

City Treasurer – Cameo C. Foster

Aldermen:

Ward 1 – Brian Campbell

Ward 5 – Charles Brake

Ward 2 – Carolyn MacAfee

Ward 6 – Stephanie J. Elliott

Ward 3 – Mike Velloff

Ward 7 – David Boulds

Ward 4 – Tammy Smith

1. Call to Order.

2. Roll Call.

3. Pledge to the Flag.

4. Reading of Proclamations.

Presentation – Alton Historic Commission Awards.

Presentation – Kiwanis Club presentation for the inclusive playground at Gordon Moore Park.

5. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 10, 2017 and Special Inaugural Meeting of May 10, 2017.

(Place on File)

6. Communications: Illinois Department of Transportation, re: Parade Permit for the Memorial Day Parade May 29, 2017; Republic Services, re: Solid Waste and Recycle Volumes for the month of April, 2017. (Place on File)

7. Report of Standing Committee.

A. Committee of the Whole Meeting Report for May 22, 2017.

(Place on File) (Campbell)

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

b. Resolution, re: That attached documents relating to a grant program sought by the Salvation Army of Alton, Illinois be considered and that the Mayor be authorized to sign said documents on behalf of the City of Alton.

c. Resolution, re: That its officials and agents are hereby authorized to pursue appropriate legal action against such properties in the Circuit Court as listed below: 2416 Clawson.

d. Resolution, re: That the Public Works Director and appropriate city officials are hereby authorized and directed to accept the Proposal from McConnell and Associates for the repair and improvements to the Simpson Tennis Court as attached hereto and made a part hereof at a total cost of $72,250.00 and that funding for said contractual obligation will come from the Metro East Park and Recreation District in the amount of $50,000.00 as evidenced by their letter attached hereto and made a part hereof dated February 22, 2017 and from the Simpson Memorial Tennis Group for the remainder.

8. Reports and/or Resolutions of Special Committees.

a. Civil Service Commission, re: Minutes of April 5, 2017. (Place on File)

b. Alton Plan Commission, re: Minutes of May 9, 2017. (Place on File)

c. Resolution, re: The approval of the preliminary and final plats of a subdivision of Lot 1 of Alton Corners 3O9-319 Homer M. Adams Parkway, be and is hereby approved. (Plan Commission Recommends a Positive Vote)

9. Resignations.

10. Appointments.

11. Approval of Actions Taken Under Suspension of Rules at Prior Meeting.

a. Ordinance No. 7567. An Ordinance amending the City Code pertaining to the enclosure for vicious dogs.

b. Resolution, re: That a portion of certain streets be closed on May 20, 2017, to facilitate the Youth Rally sponsored by Monroe Memorial Church.

c. Resolution, re: SS. Peter & Paul Church has requested, that Dry Street from its intersection with State Street to the intersection of the eastern boundary line of the real estate owned or used by the Church along Dry Street on Friday, May 19, 2017 and Saturday May 20, 2017 to facilitate the SS Perter & Paul Spring Fling fundraiser.

d. Resolution, re: The Bridge Church has requested, that a portion of certain streets be closed on June 17, 2017, to facilitate the 5K for West Africa sponsored by The Bridge Church.

e. Resolution, re: The Oasis Women’s Center located in Alton, Illinois will be filing an application for ESG funds with the Department of Human Services for the fiscal year 2017 and that the Mayor and appropriate City Officials are hereby authorized and directed to execute the attached Certificate of Local Approval to evidence the support of the City of Alton for the Proposed Use of Grant Funds.

f. Resolution, re: It has been requested that the handicapped parking space previously established at 334 Dry Street be removed as there is no longer a need for said handicapped parking spaces and that the attached ordinance be considered.

g. Ordinance No. 7568. An Ordinance repealing a handicapped parking space at 334 Dry Street, Alton, Illinois.

12. Public Forum Addressing City Business.

13. Comments or Resolutions from the City Council.

14. 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.

15. Adjourn.

https://www.cityofaltonil.com/minutes/5/2017-05-24%20Agenda.pdf