City of Alton City Council met May 8.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Alton, Illinois was held at the hour of 6:30 P.M.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Walker.
The Council Members present on call of the roll:
PRESENT: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
ABSENT: None – 0
Mayor Walker called upon City Attorney Caffey to lead the Pledge to the Flag.
PROCLAMATIONS
Mayor Walker presented a proclamation to a representative from Better Hearing Clinic declaring the month of May “Better Hearing Month”.
PUBLIC FORUM ADDRESSING CITY BUSINESS
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following request for the floor from John and Jayne Simmons. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. MacAfee, that said request be approved. The Chair so ordered.
Mr. and Mrs. Simmons took the floor and spoke regarding Economic Development and gave a presentation on their vision for the Alton Downtown Revitalization.
BID OPENING Mayor Walker presented the following:
BID OPENING – PROPOSAL FOR PURCHASE OF 1830 ERVAY AVENUE OR 525 MIAMI AVENUE.
At this time, Corporation Counselor Jim Schrempf read the two (2) bid proposals received from James T. Gavellas in the amount of $750.00 for the property located at 525 Miami Avenue and Angela Bolling.in the amount of $1,000.00 for the property located at 1830 Ervay Avenue. Mr. Campbell made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that we accept the proposal received for the purchase of 1830 Ervay Avenue and 525 Miami Avenue and refer the proposal to the Economic Development Director for further action. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
NAYS: None - 0
Mayor Walker presented the following:
BID OPENING – PROPOSAL FOR PURCHASE OF 3230 HAWTHORNE BLVD.
At this time, Corporation Counselor Jim Schrempf read the one (1) Bid Proposal received on April 11, 2019. The Bid was submitted by Tevin L. & Breyana N. Causey in the amount of $65,000 for the property located at 3230 Hawthorne Blvd. Mr. Campbell made a motion, seconded by Mrs. MacAfee, that we accept the proposal received for the purchase of 3230 Hawthorne Blvd. and refer the proposal to the Economic Development Director for further action. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
NAYS: None - 0
COUNCIL MINUTES, COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORT OF OFFICERS
The Clerk presented the following Council Meeting Minutes of April 24, 2019 and the following Communications: Debra D. Ming-Mendoza, Madison County Clerk, re Certified Copies of Resolutions adopted by the Madison County Board at its meeting on April 17, 2019 – Agreement/Funding Resolution Parker Road Intersection Improvements Section 16-00239-00-Pv City of Alton Madison County, Illinois; Debra D. Ming-Mendoza, County Clerk, re: Levy, Rate & Extension Confirmation – City of Alton; Debra D. Ming-Mendoza, County Clerk, re: Levy, Rate & Extension Confirmation – Alton Township; Illinois Department of Transportation, re: Parade Permit for the purpose of holding a Memorial Day Parade and the following Report of Officers: Chief of Police Jason “Jake” Simmons, re: 2018 Municipal Dynamics yearly report; Department of Building and Zoning, re: Monthly Report for April, 2019. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said Minutes, Communications and Report of Officers be placed on file. The Chair so ordered.
PETITIONS
The Clerk presented the following petition, re: Jeff Reynolds, request a Special Use Permit to allow a Taxi Company at 1317 Milton Rd. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said petition be referred to the Plan Commission. The Chair so ordered.
The Clerk presented the following petition, re: Sunsource Homes Inc. (John Ingraham) request a Special Use Permit the owners wish to install a roof-mounted solar panel array system on the south facing roof of their home at 2511 Donald Ave., Alton, IL 62002. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said petition be referred to the Plan Commission. The Chair so ordered.
The Clerk presented the following petition, re: Aaron Thompson request a Special Use Permit to use the property at 200 Dreith as a used car lot. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said petition be referred to the Plan Commission. The Chair so ordered.
COMMITTEE REPORT
Chairman Brake presented the following Committee of the Whole Meeting Report for May 6, 2019; Resolution, re: Discount and Special Bills paid; Resolution, re: Documents relating to a grant program sought by the Salvation Army of Alton, Illinois be considered; Resolution, re: That the mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the attached agreement for consulting services; Resolution, re: That the ordinance attached hereto providing for the annual approval of the prevailing rate of wages for laborers, workmen, and mechanics employed on public works for the City of Alton; Resolution, re: To commence with demolition proceedings concerning 2618 Amelia St.; Resolution, re: To commence with demolition proceedings concerning 1134 Seiler St.; Resolution, re: To commence with demolition proceedings concerning 1022 Tremont St.; Resolution, re: To commence with demolition proceedings concerning 2612 Krum St.; Resolution, re: That the City Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to make payment from the Western Military Academy Memorial Site Fund to Mississippi Valley Christian School; Resolution, re: That the City Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to make payment from the Simpson Memorial Tennis Fund to Bluff City and Ralph Butler; Resolution, re: Bid #2019 – 08, Asbestos Abatement at 721 Central Avenue, 811 Ridge Street, 1260 State Street, 1214 West 9th Street, & 1107 West 9th Street for the Building and Zoning Department; Resolution, re: Bid #2019 – 09; Demolition of 1321 Easton Street and 1256 State Street for the Building and Zoning Department; Resolution, re: Bid #2019 – 11, Asbestos Abatement at 918 Danforth Street and 406 Vine Street for the Building and Zoning Department. Mr. Brake made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said report be placed on file. The Chair so ordered.
Mr. Brake presented the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Discount and Special Bills Paid; also all Expenditure Detail Bills as listed in the Comptroller’s report dated May 6, 2019 be allowed and payment be made. Mr. Brake made a motion, seconded by Ms. Smith, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
NAYS: None – 0
Mr. Brake presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, representatives of the Salvation Army located in Alton, Illinois emailed the attached documents to the office of Mayor Walker requesting the signature of the Mayor on behalf of the City of Alton in connection with a grant application to be presented by the Salvation Army to the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and the Illinois Department of Human Services; and
WHEREAS, the Salvation Army needed the signature of the Mayor before the next regular city council meeting; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor should execute such documents without authorization from the City Council of the City of Alton;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that attached documents relating to a grant program sought by the Salvation Army of Alton, Illinois be considered and that the Mayor’s execution of said documents on behalf of the City of Alton is hereby ratified and confirmed as approved by the City Council.
Mr. Brake made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
NAYS: None – 0
Mr. Brake presented the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the attached agreement for consulting services. Mr. Brake made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
NAYS: None – 0
Mr. Brake presented the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the ordinance attached hereto providing for the annual approval of the prevailing rate of wages for laborers, workmen, and mechanics employed on public works for the City of Alton, Illinois, be considered. Mr. Brake made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
NAYS: None – 0
Mr. Brake presented the following four (4) resolutions:
1. RESOLUTION TO COMMENCE WITH DEMOLITION PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING 2618 Amelia St.
WHEREAS, it is necessary to effect the demolition of certain structures deemed unsafe under 65 ILCS 5/11-31-1, the owners of which have neglected or refuses to perform required demolition.
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that its officials and agents are hereby authorized to pursue appropriate legal action against such properties in the Circuit Court as listed below: 2618 Amelia St.
2. RESOLUTION TO COMMENCE WITH DEMOLITION PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING 1134 Seiler St.
WHEREAS, it is necessary to effect the demolition of certain structures deemed unsafe under 65 ILCS 5/11-31-1, the owners of which have neglected or refuses to perform required demolition.
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that its officials and agents are hereby authorized to pursue appropriate legal action against such properties in the Circuit Court as listed below: 1134 Seiler St.
3. RESOLUTION TO COMMENCE WITH DEMOLITION PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING 1022 Tremont St.
WHEREAS, it is necessary to effect the demolition of certain structures deemed unsafe under 65 ILCS 5/11-31-1, the owners of which have neglected or refuses to perform required demolition.
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that its officials and agents are hereby authorized to pursue appropriate legal action against such properties in the Circuit Court as listed below: 1022 Tremont St.
4. RESOLUTION TO COMMENCE WITH DEMOLITION PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING 2612 Krum St.
WHEREAS, it is necessary to effect the demolition of certain structures deemed unsafe under 65 ILCS 5/11-31-1, the owners of which have neglected or refuses to perform required demolition.
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that its officials and agents are hereby authorized to pursue appropriate legal action against such properties in the Circuit Court as listed below: 2612 Krum St. Mr. Brake made a motion, seconded by Ms. Smith, that said resolutions be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
NAYS: None – 0
Mr. Brake presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the City of Alton holds the Western Military Academy Memorial Site Fund pursuant to an Agreement entered into with Greater Alton Community Development Inc.; and
WHEREAS, the Western Military Academy Memorial Site Committee desires to improve the site pursuant to the Agreement; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS that the City Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to make payment from the Western Military Academy Memorial Site Fund to Mississippi Valley Christian School in the amount of $1,000.00 pursuant to the minutes and invoice attached. Mr. Brake made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
NAYS: None – 0
Mr. Brake presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the City of Alton holds the Simpson Memorial Tennis Funds; and
WHEREAS, the Simpson Memorial Tennis Committee at its February 27, 2019, meeting recommended approval of a payment to Bluff City in the amount of $1,239.00 and Ralph Butler in the amount of $599.00.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS that the City Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to make payment from the Simpson Memorial Tennis Fund to: Bluff City in the amount of $1,239.00 and Ralph Butler in the amount of $599.00 pursuant to the minutes attached hereto. Mr. Brake made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
NAYS: None – 0
Mr. Brake presented the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON IL, that the best bid of Abatepro for Asbestos Abatement at 721 Central Avenue, 811 Ridge Street, 1260 State Street, and 1107 West 9th Street per the attached bid tab sheet be awarded for Bid #2019 – 08 for the Building & Zoning Department. Mr. Brake made a motion, seconded by Ms. Smith, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
NAYS: None – 0
Mr. Brake presented the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, IL, that the best bid of S. Shafer Excavating Inc for demolition of for 1321 Easton Street in the amount of $2,500.00 and for 1256 State Street in the amount of $11,700.00 be awarded for Bid #2019 – 09 for the Building & Zoning Department. Mr. Brake made a motion, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
NAYS: None – 0
Mr. Brake presented the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON IL, that the best bid of Abatement Management for Asbestos Abatement at 918 Danforth Street in the amount of $8,985.00, and Abatepro, Inc for Asbestos Abatement at 406 Vine Street in the amount of $600.00 be awarded for Bid #2019 – 11 for the Building & Zoning Department. Mr. Brake made a motion, seconded by Ms. Smith, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
NAYS: None – 0
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following ordinance for first reading.
Ordinance No. 7695. An Ordinance granting a Special Use Permit to allow a grid tied ground mounted 5.22 Kilowatt Solar Photovoltaic Array at the property located at 821 Douglas Street, Alton, Illinois. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that the Rules of the Council be Suspended in order to act upon said ordinance. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds, Mayor Walker - 8
NAYS: None – 0
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following ordinance for second reading.
Ordinance No. 7695. An Ordinance granting a Special Use Permit to allow a grid tied ground mounted 5.22 Kilowatt Solar Photovoltaic Array at the property located at 821 Douglas Street, Alton, Illinois. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that said ordinance be adopted. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
NAYS: None – 0
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following ordinance for first reading.
Ordinance No. 7696. An Ordinance granting a Special Use Permit to allow a grid tied ground mounted 7.68 Kilowatt Solar Photovoltaic Array at the property located at 512 William, Alton, Illinois. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that the Rules of the Council be Suspended in order to act upon said ordinance. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds, Mayor Walker – 8
NAYS: None – 0
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following ordinance for second reading.
Ordinance No. 7696. An Ordinance granting a Special Use Permit to allow a grid tied ground mounted 7.68 Kilowatt Solar Photovoltaic Array at the property located at 512 William, Alton, Illinois. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that said ordinance be adopted. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
NAYS: None – 0
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following ordinance for first reading.
Ordinance No. 7697. An Ordinance granting a Special Use Permit to allow the operation of a used car lot at 48 E. Elm Street, Alton, Illinois. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said ordinance be Laid Over. The Chair so ordered.
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following ordinance for first reading.
Ordinance No. 7698. An Ordinance granting a Special Use Permit to allow the operation of a used car lot at 1300 E. Broadway, Alton, Illinois. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Velloff, that said ordinance be Laid Over. The Chair so ordered.
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following ordinance for second reading.
Ordinance No. 7694. An Ordinance amending Section 6 of Chapter 8 of Title 1 of the City Code of the City of Alton pertaining to depositories designated. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said ordinance be adopted. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
NAYS: None – 0
REPORTS AND/OR RESOLUTIONS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES
The Clerk presented the following Civil Service Commission, re: Minutes of April 17, 2019. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said minutes be placed on file. The Chair so ordered.
APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Walker presented the following appointment of Megan E. VanHoy to the Plan Commission; reappointment of Cameo Foster to the Police Pension Fund; appointment of Dale Blachford to the Economic Developer Planning & Development. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that the appointments and reappointment be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
NAYS: None - 0
APPROVAL OF ACTIONS TAKEN UNDER SUSPENSION OF RULES AT PRIOR MEETING
The Clerk presented the following two (2) resolutions:
1. WHEREAS, the City of Alton is required to obtain a NPDES permit from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) in connection with the operation of its sanitary sewer system; and,
WHEREAS, part of the process required to obtain the NPDES permit includes the obligation of the City of Alton to publish a newspaper Notice describing where the public can view the draft permit requested and inviting public comment to the IEPA concerning the draft permit requested; and,
WHEREAS, the IEPA is anticipated to provide within the next few days instructions to the City of Alto concerning the content and publication requirements of said Notice.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish the aforesaid Notice in the form and in compliance with the instructions to be supplied to the City of Alton by the IEPA immediately following receipt of same by the City of Alton.
2. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the Mayor and appropriate officials are hereby authorized and directed to sign on behalf of the City of Alton the attached “AGREEMENT FOR DETENTION SERVICES.” Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said resolutions be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
NAYS: None – 0
PUBLIC FORUM ADDRESSING CITY BUSINESS
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following request for the floor from Connie Goewey; John Kennedy. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Velloff, that said request be approved. The Chair so ordered.
Ms. Goewey took the floor and spoke, re: State Street Trails. Mr. Kennedy took the floor and spoke, re: 911 Response.
COMMENTS OR RESOLUTIONS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL Mr. Campbell presented the following two (2) resolutions:
1. RESOLUTION TO COMMENCE WITH DEMOLITION PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING 2220 Norside Dr.
WHEREAS, it is necessary to effect the demolition of certain structures deemed unsafe under 65 ILCS 5/11-31-1, the owners of which have neglected or refuses to perform required demolition.
NOW, THEREFORE: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that its officials and agents are hereby authorized to pursue appropriate legal action against such properties in the Circuit Court as listed below: 2220 Norside Dr.
2. WHEREAS, Alderman Campbell has requested, that a portion of certain streets be closed on June 9, 2019 from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., to facilitate the All Wheels Drive-In Car Show; 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 June 9, 2019 from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. of the portions of the following streets and City owned properties as specified below:
Third Street from Piasa Street to State Street
State Street from Broadway to Fourth Street
Belle Street from Third Street to Fourth Street
Fourth Street from Piasa to Belle Street
The two parking lots, on the south side of Third Street between State Street and Piasa Street, adjacent to Third Street
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the Alton Police Department provide 60 “No Parking” signs to be placed along the streets and in the parking lots on Saturday, June 8, 2019. Mr. Campbell made a motion, seconded by Mr. Velloff, that said resolutions be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Mrs. MacAfee presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Alton, Illinois has previously determined that a portion of the hotel and motel tax shall be paid to an emergency vehicle fund each year; and
WHEREAS, the proceeds in the emergency vehicle fund are to be divided equally between the needs of the fire department and the police department of the City of Alton; and
WHEREAS, the projected revenue to the emergency vehicle fund available to be utilized for vehicle replacement in the police department is estimated at $48,000 per year; and
WHEREAS, the Police Chief of the City will has presented a Police Department Vehicle Purchase Plan (Plan) to allow the purchase of 20 new vehicles for the police department to be purchased and paid for over the next four fiscal years; and
WHEREAS, the purchase of the vehicles will be funded by loans to be secured by the City of Alton Comptroller from local lenders at the best competitive rates available from time to time as determined by the Comptroller; and
WHEREAS, the Plan provides and authorizes the purchase of the following vehicles during the fiscal year as indicated below:
1. 2018 – 2019 4 SUV Interceptors
2. 2019 – 2020 4 Administration vehicles
3. 2000 – 2021 6 Interceptors
4. 2021 – 2022 6 Interceptors
WHEREAS the total payments on the loans for the purchase of the aforesaid vehicles are estimated to cost during each fiscal year the following amounts as indicated below:
1. 2018 – 2019 0
2. 2019 – 2020 $222,500
3. 2020 – 2021 $204,000
4. 2021 – 2022 $253,100
5. 2022 – 2023 $126,500
WHEREAS, the Plan provides that all of the hotel/motel tax revenues paid to the emergency vehicle fund each year shall be applied to the payments due on the loans for the purchase of the aforesaid vehicles during each fiscal year in the following estimated amounts as indicated below:
1. 2018 – 2019 $48,000
2. 2019 – 2020 $48,000
3. 2020 – 2021 $48,000
4 2021 – 2022 $48,000
5. 2022 – 2023 $48.000
WHEREAS, the Plan provides that additional funds shall be provided to make the payments required for the purchase of the aforesaid vehicles from revenues anticipated to be recovered from the monies received by the City of Alton for housing county prisoners in the Alton City jail in the following amounts:
1. 2018 – 2019 0
2. 2019 - 2020 $100,000
3. 2020 – 2021 $100,000
4. 2021 – 2022 $50,000
WHEREAS, the Plan provides that additional funds shall be provided to make the payments required for the purchase of the aforesaid vehicles from revenues anticipated to be received by the City of Alton from the municipal electricity tax and/or the other general revenues that the City will receive in the following estimated amounts:
1. 2018 – 2019 $52,000
2. 2019 – 2020 ($3,227)
3. 2020 – 2021 $78,280
4. 2021 – 2022 $155,024
5. 2022 – 2023 $58,552
WHEREAS, the City Council has carefully considered the Plan put forth by the Chief of Police for the purchase of 20 new vehicles over the four-year fiscal years as shown above, along with the Plan for financing said purchases and the source of repayment of the loans to finance said purchases.
NOW THEREFORE BE RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL CITY WILL ILLINOIS THAT the police vehicle purchase and financing Plan as set forth above is hereby approved and that the police department, in conjunction with the office of the Comptroller, are authorized and directed to implement said Plan in accordance with the existing regulations of the City of Alton. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Velloff, that said resolution be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Mr. Velloff presented the following four (4) resolutions:
1. RESOLUTION TO COMMENCE WITH DEMOLITION PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING 632 E. 9TH St.
WHEREAS, it is necessary to effect the demolition of certain structures deemed unsafe under 65 ILCS 5/11-31-1, the owners of which have neglected or refuses to perform required demolition.
NOW, THEREFORE: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that its officials and agents are hereby authorized to pursue appropriate legal action against such properties in the Circuit Court as listed below: 632 E. 9th St.
2. WHEREAS, the City of Alton holds the Alton Municipal Band Fund; and
WHEREAS, the Alton Municipal Band Committee at its April 10, 2019 meeting recommended approval of payments to Schwartzkopf Printing in the amount of $50.00 and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS that the City Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to make payment from the Alton Municipal Band Fund to Schwartzkopf Printing in the amount of $50.00 pursuant to the invoices and minutes attached hereto.
3. WHEREAS, the City of Alton holds the Lucy Haskell Playhouse Committee Fund; and
WHEREAS, the Lucy Haskell Playhouse Committee at its April 16, 2019, meeting recommended approval of a payment to Morrissey Contracting Company in the amount of $5,189.00, Margaret Alford in the amount of $285.00 and to the City of Alton in the amount of $115.98.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS that the City Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to make payment from the Lucy Haskell Playhouse Committee Fund to: Morrissey Contracting Company in the amount of $5,189.00, Margaret Alford in the amount of $285.00 and to the City of Alton in the amount of $115.98 pursuant to the minutes and invoices attached hereto.
4. WHEREAS, Alderman Velloff has requested Liberty Street between 8th Street and 9th Street, be closed on Saturday, June 15, 2019, from 12:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m., to facilitate a block party; 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 of that portion of the following streets on the time and dates specified below:
1. Liberty Street between 8th Street and 9th Street, be closed on Saturday, June 15, 2019, from 12:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m., to facilitate a block party. Mr. Velloff made a motion, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that said resolutions be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Ms. Smith presented the following two (2) resolutions:
1. RESOLUTION TO COMMENCE WITH DEMOLITION PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING 1112 Vernie Ave.
WHEREAS, it is necessary to effect the demolition of certain structures deemed unsafe under 65 ILCS 5/11-31-1, the owners of which have neglected or refuses to perform required demolition.
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that its officials and agents are hereby authorized to pursue appropriate legal action against such properties in the Circuit Court as listed below: 1112 Vernie Ave.
2. RESOLUTION TO COMMENCE WITH DEMOLITION PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING 1908 Gross St.
WHEREAS, it is necessary to effect the demolition of certain structures deemed unsafe under 65 ILCS 5/11-31-1, the owners of which have neglected or refuses to perform required demolition.
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that its officials and agents are hereby authorized to pursue appropriate legal action against such properties in the Circuit Court as listed below: 1908 Gross St. Ms. Smith made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said resolutions be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Mrs. Elliott presented the following two (2) resolutions:
1. RESOLUTION TO COMMENCE WITH DEMOLITION PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING 3232 Oakwood Ave.
WHEREAS, it is necessary to effect the demolition of certain structures deemed unsafe under 65 ILCS 5/11-31-1, the owners of which have neglected or refuses to perform required demolition.
NOW, THEREFORE: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that its officials and agents are hereby authorized to pursue appropriate legal action against such properties in the Circuit Court as listed below: 3232 Oakwood Ave.
2. RESOLUTION TO COMMENCE WITH DEMOLITION PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING 2940 Hillcrest Ave.
WHEREAS, it is necessary to effect the demolition of certain structures deemed unsafe under 65 ILCS 5/11-31-1, the owners of which have neglected or refuses to perform required demolition.
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that its officials and agents are hereby authorized to pursue appropriate legal action against such properties in the Circuit Court as listed below: 2940 Hillcrest Ave. Mrs. Elliott made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said resolutions be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Mrs. Elliott presented the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Alton, Madison County, Illinois, that the City Council consider a Budget and Appropriation Ordinance No. 7699 in substantially the form as attached hereto for the fiscal year commencing on the lst day of April, 2019 and ending on the 31st day of March, 2020. Mrs. Elliott made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said resolution be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Mr. Boulds presented the following petition, re: Thomas Benz request a Special Use Permit for solar panels at 3537 Western Ave. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said petition be referred to the Plan Commission. The Chair so ordered.
Mr. Boulds presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, First Mid Bank desires to install, operate and maintain an ATM on a private parking lot located on the north side of Fourth Street between Alby Street and Easton Street; and,
WHEREAS, private conduits to serve the proposed ATM need to installed under or within the public right of way of Fourth Street between Alby Street and Easton Street within the municipal boundaries of the City of Alton; and,
WHEREAS, the City has authority over the use of public rights of way within its municipal boundaries, and has the right to grant licenses for use and occupancy of rights of way; and,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON ILLINOIS, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the attached License Agreement with First Mid Bank. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that the Rules of the Council be Suspended in order to act on said resolution. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds, Mayor Walker – 8
NAYS: None – 0
Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that the above and foregoing resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
NAYS: None – 0
There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said meeting adjourn. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
NAYS: None – 0
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