City of Belleville City Council met July 3.
Here is the agenda as 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 Jennifer Gain Meyer to call roll. Members present on roll
call: City Clerk, Jennifer Gain Meyer, City Treasurer Hardt and City Attorney Hoemer.
Aldermen: Alderman Kinsella, Alderwoman Pusa, Alderman Buettner, Alderman Randle,
Alderman Tyler, Alderman Anthony, Alderman Ovian, Alderwoman Schaefer, Alderman
Dintelman, Alderwoman Stiehl, Alderman Weygandt, Alderman Wigginton, and Alderman
Barfield.
Alderman Hazel and Alderman Elmore excused.
Roll Call Department Heads
Roll Call Department Heads: Fire Chief, Tom Pour; Finance Director, Jamie Maitret; Director of
Maintenance, Ken Vaughn; Human Resource Director, Sherry Favre; Health and Housing
Director, Bob Sabo; Director of Wastewater, Royce Carlisle; Director of Economic
Development, Annissa McCaskill and Director of Library, Leander Spearman.
Police Chief, Bill Clay; City Engineer, Tim Gregowicz; Director of Parks; Recreation, Debbie
Belleville; Director ofPublic Works, Jason Poole excused.
Pledge
Mayor Eckert led the Pledge ofAllegiance.
Public Hearing
Public Hearing Open: 7: 03 p. m.
Petition for Annexation- 6 North Delaware.
Public Hearing Closed: 7: 04 p. m.
Public Participation
None.
Presentations, Recognitions & Appointments
Mayor Eckert recognized the character word of the month " Citizenship" meaning doing your
share to make your community better, and being a good neighbor.
Approval of Minutes
Alderman Wigginton made a motion seconded by Alderman Barfield to accept and file the
minutes of City Council June 19, 2017.
All members voted aye.
Claims. Payroll, and Disbursements
Alderman Anthony made a motion seconded by Alderman Ovian to approve claims and
disbursements in the amount of$2, 937,286.89 and payroll in the amount of$972, 686.01.
Members voting aye on roll call: Kinsella, Puss, Buettner, Randle, Tyler, Anthony, Ovian,
Schaefer, Dintelman, Stiehl, Weygandt, Wigginton and Barfield. ( 14)
Reports
Oral Reports
Oral Reports from Standing Committees, Special Committees
and any Other Oral Reports from the Elected Officials or
Staff
Administration
Alderman Kinsella made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Pusa to approve solicitor license
requests from Michael Staley, Edward Jones.
All members voted aye. ( Alderman Randle abstained)
Alderwoman Pusa made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Schaefer to approve a lease
agreement with Beverly Ruser for General and Community Assistance Office at 111 West 'A'
Street.
Members voting aye on roll call: Kinsella, Pusa, Buettner, Randle, Tyler, Anthony, Ovian,
Schaefer, Dintelman, Stiehl, Weygandt, Wigginton and Barfield. ( 14)
Alderman Kinsella made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Puss to approve purchase and sale
agreement for 2 Elmwood Drive.
Members voting aye on roll call: Kinsella, Pusa, Buettner, Randle, Tyler, Anthony, Ovian,
Schaefer, Dintelman, Stiehl, Weygandt, Wigginton and Barfield. ( 14)
Zoning Board
Alderman Wigginton made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Stiehl to approve the following
requests and have the proper ordinances drawn:
34-.1un17-Ouentin " Marty" Nuneesser( Country CaN by Royeb—A request for a Special
Use permit for a liquor license at 1550 East State Route 15 ( Parcel: 13- 01. 0-400-030.) located in
a " C-4" Commercial District. (Applicable porion of zoning code: 162.278, 162.515.) Ward 6
Zoning Board Recommended Approval in the name ofthe applicant only
35-.iun17—Lighthouse of Hope Church—A request to Rezone the property at 45 Sheffield
Drive( Parcel: 07- 11. 0-407- 018) from a split zoning of" C- 3" Heavy Commercial District and
D-1" Light Industry District to "D-T' Heavy Industry District. (Applicable portion of the
Zoning Code: 162. 245 through 162. 248, 162.305 through 162. 323, and 162. 590.) Ward 8
Zoning Board Recommended Approval
37-.iunl7— Call to Worsbiv Ministries — A request for a Use Variance in order to operate a
church at 15 North 47th Street ( Parcel: 08- 07. 0-412- 012.) located in a " C- 2" Heavy Commercial
Zoning District. (Applicable portion of zoning code: 162. 247, 162.570.) Ward 4
Zoning Board Recommended Approval
38-Jun17-White Too. Inc.—A request for a Special Use Permit for a warehouse at 402 West
Main Street( Parcel number: 08-21. 0-441- 095.) located in a" C-2" Heavy Commercial District.
Applicable portion of zoning code: 162.248, 162.515.) Ward 5
Zoning Board Recommended Approval
All members voted aye.
Economic Development& Annexation
Alderman Kinsella made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Pass to approve the Petition for
Annexation of 6 N. Delaware Ave./Dawn Marie Parks ( 08- 23. 0- 113- 017).
Members voting aye on roll call: Kinsella, Puss, Buettner, Randle, Tyler, Anthony, Ovian,
Schaefer, Dintelman, Stiehl, Weygandt, Wigginton and Barfield. ( 14)
Streets and Grades Committee
Alderman Wigginton trade a motion seconded by Alderman Gas to approve Sonnenberg in the
amount of $6,063. 00 for the West Harrison Street, 1st Street and South Jackson Street/ East
Washington St. parking lot sealing and striping.
Members voting aye on roll call: Kinsella, Puss, Buettner, Randle, Tyler, Anthony, Ovian,
Schaefer, Dintelman, Stiehl, Weygandt, Wigginton and Barfield. ( 14)
Ordinance& Legal Review Committee
Alderman Wigginton made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Pusa to approve ordinance
amending Title XI (Business Regulations), Chapter I I I( Amusements and Recreation; Raffles),
Section 111. 090 ( Raffles), Section 111. 091 ( Limitations) of the revised ordinances of the City of
Belleville, Illinois m amended, by Amending portions of sections thereof.
Members voting aye on roll call: Kinsella, Puss, Buettner, Randle, Tyler, Anthony, Ovian,
Schaefer, Dintelman, Stiehl, Weygandt, Wigginton and Barfield. ( 14)
Communications
Alderman Randle made a motion seconded by Alderman Tyler to approve the following
communications:
Gingerbread Cookie Day— Saturday, 12(09/2017
Request to approve the opening of the City Hall Lobby on Saturday, December 09, 2017 from
9: 00am— 3: 00pm for the Annual Gingerbread Cookie Day. The event is hosted by the Belleville
Gingerbread Committee and sponsored by Belleville Main Street. City Hall will be one of the
cookie pick-up locations.
Althoff Class Reunion - Saturday. 7/ 22/ 2017
Request from Tavern on Main to use the Gas Light Cafe area at East Main and North Church
Street on Saturday, July 22, 2017 beginning at 6: 00 p.m. ending at 1: 00 a.m. for the Althoff
Class of 2002 Reunion. Requesting the City to block off the areas of North Church Street from
East Main to Alley.
Labor Day Parade & Picnic, Monday, 9/4/2017
Request from the Southwestern Illinois Central Labor Council requesting permission to hold the
Annual Labor Day Parade & Picnic on Monday, September 4, 2017.
Black & White and Art All Over- Friday. 9/ 22/2017 and Saturday.9/ 23/2017
Request from Racial Harmony, Art on the Square, Lindenwood University, Mark Kem and
Grimm and Gorly to hold their 3rd Annual Art Show on Friday, September 22, 2017 from 4:00
pm to 8:00 pm and Saturday, September 23, 2017 from 11.00 a.m. to 5:00 p. m. at Art on the
Square, 30 Public Square.
12th Annual Tour de Belleville- 7/ 14/2017
Request from Parks & Recreation Department requesting to hold the Annual Tour de Belleville
Bike Ride on Friday, July 14, 2017 starting at 8: 30 p.m. at Union United Methodist Church
throughout a designated route throughout the City and ending on the Church parking lot. Also,
requesting barricades and police coverage and temporary street closures throughout the 5 and 15
mile routes.
The Circle of Remembrance
Request from Minister Frank Wagner requesting use of the small community park on the
corner of E. Main and N. Church. The theme for this community outreach will be, " The Circle of
Remembrance." This event is free to the public. The dates would be July 23, 2017, August 6,
20 & 27, 2017 and September 3 & 10, 2017. The time for each of these dates will be from 4:00
p.m. through 7: 00 p.m. This community outreach will be a musical with 15 to 20 people and
remain open for anyone from the public to stop by and enjoy the performance at no charge.
Block Party Reauest/Road Closure - 7/ 14/2017
Request from Doris Isbell requesting a road closure on North Missouri at the alley to East ' C'
Street and the intersection at North Virginia and ' C' Street on July 14, 2017 from 5: 00 p. m. to
12:00 a. m. Council previously approved a block party request on April 3, 2017.
All members voted aye.
Petitions
None.
Resolutions
Alderman Tyler made a motion seconded by Alderman Anthony to read by title only and as a
group.
All members voted aye.
Alderman Randle made a motion seconded by Alderman Ovian to approve RESOLUTION
3305 A Resolution requesting permission from IDOT to close Route 159 for the Labor Day
Parade- September 4, 2017 from 10: 00 a. m. to 11: 30 a. m.
Members voting aye on roll call: Kinsella, Posit, Buettner, Randle, Tyler, Anthony, Ovian,
Schaefer, Dintelman, Stiehl, Weygandt, Wigginton and Barfield. ( 14)
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Alderman Kinsella made a motion seconded by Alderman Gaa to read by title only.
All members voted aye.
Alderman Kinsella made a motion seconded by Alderman Schaefer to approve RESOLUTION
3306 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of real estate.
Members voting aye on roll call: Kinsella, Pusa, Buettner, Randle, Tyler, Anthony, Ovian,
Schaefer, Dintelman, Stiehl, Weygandt, Wigginton and Barfield. ( 14)
Ordinances
Alderman Randle made a motion seconded by Alderman Anthony to read by title only and as a
group 8062- 2017, 8063- 2017, 8064- 2017, 8065- 2017, 8066-2017 and 8067-2017.
All members voted aye.
Alderwoman Puss made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Stiehl to approve the following
Ordinances:
Ordinance 8062- 2017
A Zoning Ordinance in re case 34- Junl7- Quentin " Marty" Nungesset
Country Caf6 by Royel).
Ordinance 8063- 2017
A Zoning Ordinance in re case 35- Jun17 —Lighthouse of Hope Church.
Ordinance 8064. 2017
A Zoning Ordinance in re case 37- Junl7— Call to Worship Ministries.
Ordinance 8065- 2017
A Zoning Ordinance in re case 38- Junl7-White Top Inc.
Ordinance 8066- 2017
An Ordinance authorizing the execution of an annexation agreement of 6 N. Delaware
Ave./Dawn Marie Parks ( 08- 23.0- 113- 017).
Ordinance 8067- 2017
An Ordinance amending Title IX( Business Regulations), Chapter 111 ( Amusement and
Recreation; Raffles), Section 111. 091 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Belleville,
Illinois.
Members voting aye on roll call: Kinsella, Pusa, Buettner, Randle, Tyler, Anthony, Ovian,
Schaefer, Dintelman, Stiehl, Weygandt, Wigginton and Barfield. ( 14)
Unfinished Business
None.
Miscellaneous& New Business
Alderman Randle made a motion seconded by Alderman Weygandt Motor Fuel Claims in the
Amount of$ 6, 956.41.
Members voting aye on roll call: Kinsella, Puss, Buettner, Randle, Tyler, Anthony, Ovian,
Schaefer, Dintelman, Stiehl, Weygandt, Wigginton and Barfield. ( 14)
Executive Session
None.
Adjournment
Alderman Randle made a motion seconded by Alderman Dintelman to adjourn at 7: 25 pm.
All members voted aye.
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