City of Alton Committee of the Whole met Feb. 24.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
The meeting was called to order by Chairwoman Elliott.
Roll Call of the members present or absent was as follows:
PRESENT: Elliott, Boulds, Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake – 7
ABSENT: None – 0
Also in attendance were Fire Chief Jemison; Police Chief Simmons; Comptroller Ontis; Director of Planning & Development Caffey; Director of Information Technology Swope; Personnel Director Scoggins; City Treasurer Holland; City Council Coordinator Clark; City Attorney Caffey; Corporation Counselor Schrempf.
At this time, Chairwoman Elliott called upon Madison County Community Development Program Coordinator James Arnold to speak regarding FY 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and FY 2020 Annual Action Plan, seeking input on community need regarding the allocation of CDBG and HOME funds for the consolidated plan and annual action plan.
Chairwoman Elliott presented the Discount and Special Bills Paid as listed in the Comptroller’s Report dated February 24, 2020 be approved and a Resolution authorizing same be presented at Wednesday’s Council. Ms. Smith made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said bills be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Elliott, Boulds, Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake – 7
NAYS: None – 0
Chairwoman Elliott presented the following resolution, re: That appropriate city officials are hereby authorized and directed to solicit Letters of Interest and Qualifications (LIQ) for engineering and professional services related to flood mitigation. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brake, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Elliott, Boulds, Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake – 7
NAYS: None – 0
Chairwoman Elliott presented the following resolution, re: That Wall Street from State Street to the rear of the Firehouse be closed on May 2, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. until 12:00 p.m. to facilitate a Cinco De Mayor party at the Firehouse. Mr. Campbell made a motion, seconded by Mrs. MacAfee, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Elliott, Boulds, Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake – 7
NAYS: None – 0
Chairwoman Elliott presented the following resolution, re: That certain streets be closed on Saturday, March 14, 2020, from 11:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. to facilitate a St. Patrick’s Day event. Mr. Campbell made a motion, seconded by Mr. Velloff, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Elliott, Boulds, Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake – 7
NAYS: None – 0
Chairwoman Elliott presented the following resolution, re: That the City Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to make payment from the Alton Municipal Band Fund to LogoIt in the amount of $154.00 pursuant to the minutes attached hereto. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Elliott, Boulds, Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake – 7
NAYS: None – 0
Chairwoman Elliott presented the following Bid Report and Resolution, re: Bid #2019 – 32; Demolition of 619 Brookside Avenue, 905 Gold Street, 1812 Ervay Avenue, 2709 & 2713 Viewland Avenue, and 1305 Harold Avenue for the Building and Zoning Department. Ms. Smith made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that the best bid of S. Shafer Excavating Inc for demolition of 1812 Ervay Avenue in the amount of $6,500.00 be awarded for Bid #2019 – 32 for the Building & Zoning Department. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Elliott, Boulds, Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake – 7
NAYS: None – 0
Chairwoman Elliott presented the following Bid Report and Resolution, re: Bid #2020 – 04; Demolition of 2518 Washington Avenue, 1022 Tremont Street, and 1617 Piasa Street & 1211 Alby Street for the Building and Zoning Department. Mr. Brake made a motion, seconded by Ms. Smith, that the best bid of S. Shafer Excavating Inc. for demolition of 2518 Washington Avenue in the amount of $6,900.00 and of GreenTrac LLC for demolition of 1022 Tremont Street in the amount of $7,200.00 and for demolition of 1617 Piasa Street & 1211 Alby Street in the amount of $12,900.00 be awarded for Bid #2020 – 04 for the Building & Zoning Department. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Elliott, Boulds, Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake – 7
NAYS: None – 0
Chairwoman Elliott presented the following Bid Report and Resolution, re: Bid #2020 – 06, Asbestos Abatement at 1259 Carl Street, 1118 Long Avenue & 811 Union Street; 622 State Street, and 3217 Belle Street for the Building and Zoning. Ms. Smith made a motion, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that the best bid of Thornburgh Abatement for Asbestos Abatement at 1259 Carl Street in the amount of $1,650.00 and of AC Environmental for Asbestos Abatement at 1118 Long Avenue & 811 Union Street in the amount of $1,300.00, and at 622 State Street in the amount of $600.00 and at 3217 Belle Street in the amount of $800.00 be awarded for Bid #2020 – 06 for the Building & Zoning Department. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Elliott, Boulds, Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake -7
NAYS: None – 0
Chairwoman Elliott presented the following Bid Report and Resolution, re: Bid #2020 – 07, Asbestos Abatement at 313 Oak Street & 721 Ridge Street, and 2945 & 2949 Hillcrest Avenue & 2800 Sanford Avenue for the Building and Zoning Department. Mr. Velloff made a motion, seconded by Mrs. MacAfee, that the best bid of Abatement Management for Asbestos Abatement at 313 Oak Street & 721 Ridge Street in the amount of $495.00, and for 2945 & 2949 Hillcrest Avenue & 2800 Sanford Avenue in the amount of $1,995.00 be awarded for Bid #2020 – 07 for the Building & Zoning Department. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Elliott, Boulds, Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake – 7
NAYS: None – 0
Chairwoman Elliott presented the following Bid Report and Resolution, re: Bid #2020 – 08; Demolition of 1107 Long Avenue & 1432 Thorpe Street & 1414 Fletcher Street, 3253 Hawthorne Boulevard, 2414 Locust Avenue; 1264 & 1310 State Street, 3016 Glenwood Avenue & 610 Sheppard Street, and 1041 College Avenue for the Building and Zoning Department. Ms. Smith made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brake, that the best bid of Stutz Excavating for demolition of 1170 Long Avenue & 1432 Thorpe Street & 1414 Fletcher Street in the amount of $19,500.00 for demolition of 1041 College Avenue in the amount of $8,200.00 and of GreenTrac, LLC for demolition of 2414 Locust Avenue in the amount of $6,480.00 and for demolition of 3016 Glenwood Avenue & 610 Sheppard Street in the amount of $12,817.00 and of Grafton Material Services, Inc for the demolition of 3253 Hawthorne Boulevard in the amount of $5,000.00 be awarded for Bid #2020 – 08 for the Building & Zoning Department. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Elliott, Boulds, Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake – 7
NAYS: None - 0
There being no further business to come before the Committee of the Whole at this time, Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Ms. Smith, that said meeting adjourn. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Elliott, Boulds, Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake – 7
NAYS: None – 0
https://www.cityofaltonil.com/minutes/9/2020-02-24%20Minutes.pdf
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