City of Alton Committee of the Whole met February 26.
Here is the minutes provided by the Committee:
The meeting was called to order by Acting Chairman Boulds.
Roll Call of members present or absent was as follows:
Present: Velloff, Brake, Elliott, Boulds, Campbell – 5
Absent: MacAfee, Smith – 2
Also in attendance were Mayor Walker, Comptroller Ontis, Wastewater Treatment Operations Supervisor Gibson; Director of Development & Housing Caffey; City Treasurer Foster; Fire Chief Sebold; Deputy Police Chief Buhs; Director of Park & Recreation Haynes; Director of Public Works Barnhart, Director of Personnel Scoggins, City Attorney Caffey; Corporation Counselor Schrempf.
Acting Chairman Boulds presented the Discount and Special Bills paid as listed in the Comptroller’s Report dated February 26, 2018 be approved and a Resolution authorizing same be presented at Wednesday’s Council Meeting. Mr. Campbell made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said bills be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Velloff, Brake, Elliott, Boulds, Campbell – 5
Nays: None – 0
Absent: MacAfee, Smith – 2
Acting Chairman Boulds presented the following Laid Over Resolution, re: That the City of Alton does hereby authorize the City’s Project Engineers, Sheppard, Morgan & Schwaab Inc., to advertise for bids for the construction of said Broadway Avenue Sewer Improvements project and to report the results of the bids received to the City Council for their consideration. Mr. Campbell made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said Laid Over Resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Velloff, Brake, Elliott, Boulds, Campbell – 5
Nays: None – 0
Absent: MacAfee, Smith – 2
Acting Chairman Boulds presented the following resolution, re: Frontier Furnishing has requested that a loading zone be established in front of 101 W. Third Street, Alton, Illinois. Mr. Campbell made a motion, seconded by Mr. Velloff, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Velloff, Brake, Elliott, Boulds, Campbell – 5
Nays: None – 0
Absent: MacAfee, Smith – 2
Acting Chairman Boulds presented the following resolution, re: That certain streets be closed on Saturday, March 17, 2018, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. to facilitate a St. Patrick’s Day event. Mr. Campbell made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said resolution be approved.
Mr. Campbell presented the following amendment:
Whereas, Alderman Brian Campbell has requested, that certain streets be closed on Saturday, March 17, 2018, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. to facilitate a St. Patrick’s Day event; and
Whereas, the City Council has considered the request, which was submitted in a timely manner, and does hereby approve said request.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois, that the Public Works Department, Police Department, and Fire Department are hereby authorized and directed to effectuate the temporary closure on Saturday, March 17, 2018, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. to facilitate a St. Patrick’s Day event of the following streets:
State Street between Wall and Broadway
Wall Street
Be It Further Resolved, that the closure of the aforesaid streets shall be contingent upon the following:
1. The Riverbend Growth Association, Convention and Tourism Bureau and Fritz Distributing shall be responsible for the extra costs incurred by the City in connection with closing State Street between Wall and Broadway, including placement of appropriate barricades and signage.
2. Carol Snyders, licensee of the Firehouse Tavern shall be responsible for the extra costs incurred by the City in connection with closing Wall Street, including placement of appropriate barricades and signage. Mr. Campbell made a motion, seconded by Mr. Velloff, that said amendment be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Velloff, Brake, Elliott, Boulds, Campbell – 5
Nays: None – 0
Absent: MacAfee, Smith – 2
Mr. Campbell made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said resolution as amended be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Velloff, Brake, Elliott, Boulds, Campbell – 5
Nays: None – 0
Absent: MacAfee, Smith – 2
Acting Chairman Boulds presented the following resolution, re: A handicap parking space in front of 722 Alby Street and that the attached ordinance be considered. Mr. Velloff made a motion, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Velloff, Brake, Elliott, Boulds, Campbell – 5
Nays: None – 0
Absent: MacAfee, Smith – 2
Acting Chairman Boulds presented the following resolution, re: The City of Alton has previously approved an ordinance limiting the use of ground water in the vicinity of 616 Central Avenue in an effort to corporate with the future utilization of that property in compliance with Illinois EPA regulations and that the Public Works Director and appropriate City officials are authorized to sign and deliver the attached Highway Authority Agreement with GBL Properties Inc. Mrs. Elliott made a motion, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Velloff, Brake, Elliott, Boulds, Campbell – 5
Nays: None – 0
Absent: Macafee, Smith – 2
Acting Chairman Boulds presented the following two (2) resolutions:
1. Resolution, re: That its officials and agents are hereby authorized to pursue appropriate legal action against such properties in the Circuit Court: 645 E. 5th, 2820 Residence.
2. Resolution, re: That its officials and agents are hereby authorized to pursue appropriate legal action against such properties in the Circuit Court: 3208 Duco, 2713 Viewland, 2715 Viewland. Mrs. Elliott made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brake, that said resolutions be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Velloff, Brake, Elliott, Boulds, Campbell – 5
Nays: None – 0
Absent: MacAfee, Smith - 2
Acting Chairman Boulds presented the following resolution, re: That the Mayor and appropriate officials are authorized to sign and deliver the attached Transmission Easement in favor of Ameren Illinois. Mrs. Elliott made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brake, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Velloff, Brake, Elliott, Boulds, Campbell – 5
Nays: None – 0
Absent: MacAfee, Smith – 2
Acting Chairman Boulds presented the following resolution, re: That its officials and agents are hereby authorized to pursue appropriate legal action against such properties in the Circuit Court: 619 Leonard. Mrs. Elliott made a motion, seconded by Mr. Velloff, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Velloff, Brake, Elliott, Boulds, Campbell – 5
Nays: None – 0
Absent: MacAfee, Smith – 2
Acting Chairman Boulds presented the following resolution, re: That a new ordinance be considered establishing additional regulations concerning the purchase of used tires, rims, and wheels by wholesales or retailers of such products in the City of Alton. Mr. Velloff made a motion, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that said resolution be approved.
After some discussion, Mr. Velloff made a motion, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that said resolution be Laid Over. The Chair so ordered.
Acting Chairman Boulds presented the following Bid Report and Resolution, re: Bid #2018 – 07, Contract for New Tires for Various Departments. Mr. Campbell made a motion, seconded by Mr. Velloff, that the best bid of D&D Tire Service LLC, per the tabulation sheet, is hereby awarded for Bid #2018 – 07, Contract for New Tires for Various Departments of the City. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Velloff, Brake, Elliott, Boulds, Campbell – 5
Nays: None – 0
Absent: MacAfee, Smith – 2
Acting Chairman Boulds presented the following Bid Report and Resolution, re: Bid #2018 – 08, Mowing and Trimming Services for various departments. Mr. Brake made a motion, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that the best bid of Element Turf & Outdoor Solutions, LLC of Alton, for Mowing & Trimming Services in the amount of $.0089 per square foot for mowing and $20.00 per man, per hour for brush and waste removal is hereby awarded for Bid #2018 – 08, Mowing & Trimming Services. Mr. Velloff made a motion, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Velloff, Brake, Elliott, Boulds, Campbell – 5
Nays: None – 0
Absent: MacAfee, Smith – 2
There being no further business to come before the Committee of the Whole at this time. Mr. Campbell made a motion, seconded by Mr. Velloff, that said meeting adjourn. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Velloff, Brake, Elliott, Boulds, Campbell – 5
Nays: None – 0
Absent: MacAfee, Smith – 2
https://www.cityofaltonil.com/minutes/9/2018-3-26%20%20Minutes.pdf
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