City of Alton Committee of the Whole met March 26.
Here is the minutes provided by the Committee:
The meeting was called to order by Chairman MacAfee.
Roll Call of members present or absent was as follows:
PRESENT: MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds, Campbell – 7
ABSENT: None – 0
Also in attendance were Mayor Walker; Comptroller Ontis; Wastewater Treatment Operations Supervisor Gibson; Director of Development & Housing Caffey; City Treasurer Foster; Fire Chief Sebold; Police Chief Simmons; Director of Park & Recreation Haynes; Director of Public Works Barnhart, Director of Personnel Scoggins; City Council Coordinator Clark; City Attorney Caffey; Corporation Counselor Schrempf.
Chairman MacAfee presented the Discount and Special Bills paid as listed in the Comptroller’s Report dated March 26, 2018 be approved and a Resolution authorizing same be presented at Wednesday’s Council Meeting. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said bills be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds, Campbell – 7
NAYS: None – 0
At this time, Chairman MacAfee presented the following request for the floor from Dale Neudecker. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Ms. Smith, that said request be approved. The Chair so ordered.
Mr. Neudecker took the floor and spoke, re: Bucket Brigade.
Chairman MacAfee presented the following resolution, re: That its officials and agents are hereby authorized to pursue appropriate legal action such properties in the Circuit Court as listed below: 1107 W. 9th. Mr. Campbell made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds, Campbell – 7
NAYS: None – 0
Chairman MacAfee presented the following resolution, re: That all everyday expense of the City including payroll shall continue to be paid until a new annual budget can be approved. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds, Campbell – 7
NAYS: None – 0
Chairman MacAfee presented the following resolution, re: A Lease Agreement was entered into by and between the City of Alton, Illinois as Lessor and Charles Rowling and Pamela Rowling as Lessee on or about June 3, 2009 for the property commonly known as 1321 E. Fifth Street, Alton, Illinois, a vacant lot and that the Lease Agreement as described above, recorded as Lease Agreement #241 in the records of the Alton City Clerk, be and is hereby terminated pursuant to Section 3 of said Lease Agreement. Mr. Velloff made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds, Campbell – 7
NAYS: None – 0
Chairman MacAfee 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: 615 Sering. Mrs. Elliott made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds, Campbell – 7
NAYS: None - 0
Chairman MacAfee presented the following resolution, re: That the attached ordinance approving the Tax Increment Redevelopment Plan and Project for the Alton Square Mall Redevelopment Project Area be considered. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Ms. Smith, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: MacAfee, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds, Campbell – 6
NAYS: Velloff – 1
Chairman MacAfee presented the following resolution, re: That the attached ordinance designating the Alton Square Mall Redevelopment Project Area be considered. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Ms. Smith, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: MacAfee, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds, Campbell – 6
NAYS: Velloff – 1
Chairman MacAfee presented the following resolution, re: That the attached ordinance adopting Tax Increment Financing for the Alton Square Mall Redevelopment Project Area be considered. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Ms. Smith, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: MacAfee, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds, Campbell – 6
NAYS: Velloff – 1
There being no further business to come before the Committee of the Whole at this time. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said meeting adjourn. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds, Campbell – 7
NAYS: None – 0
https://www.cityofaltonil.com/minutes/9/2018-03-26%20Minutes.pdf
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