City of Belleville Streets & Grades Committee met Jan. 20
Here is the agenda provided by the committee:
City Staff: Committee Members:
Scott Saeger, City Engineer Alderperson Lillian Schneider, Ward 1
Jason Poole, Director of Public Works Alderperson Carmen Duco, Ward 2
Rene Thompson, Engineering Secretary Alderperson Kent Randle, Ward 3, Chairman
Alderperson Raffi Ovian, Ward 4
Alderperson Ed Dintelman, Ward 5
Alderperson Mary Stiehl, Ward 6
Alderperson Dennis Weygandt, Ward 7
Alderperson Kara Osthoff, Ward 8
1. Call to Order/Roll call of Members and Staff
2. Recognition of Guest Alderman
3. Recognition of Other Guests
4. Emergency Procedures
5. Public Participation (2-3 MINUTES PER PERSON)
(a) Members of the public may address the City Council in accordance with Section 2.06(g) of the Illinois Open Meetings Act (5 ILCS 120/2.06(g);
(b) Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker;
(c) The subject of public comments shall be reasonably related to matters(s) identified on the meeting agenda and/or other city business;
(d) Repetitive public comments should be avoided, to the extent practical, through adoption of prior public comment (e.g. agreeing with prior speaker);
(e) The following conduct is prohibited during public participation:
• Acting or appearing in a lewd or disgraceful manner;
• Using disparaging, obscene or insulting language;
• Personal attacks impugning character and/or integrity;
• Intimidation;
• Disorderly conduct as defined in Section 130.02 of this revised code of ordinances.
(f) Any speaker who engages in such prohibited conduct during public participation shall be called to order by the chair or ruling by the chair if a point of order is made by a sitting alderman.
6. Approval of Minutes from December 15, 2025
7. Director of Public Works
8. New Business
1. Appropriations Resolutions for Freeburg Ave. Roundabout
Motion to appropriate local funds for the proposed Roundabout at Freeburg Ave. intersection IL-158 and IL-13 in the amount of $480,000.00. (TIF 3)
2. Land Acquisition Services Proposal for W Main project, 28th – 49th Streets
Motion to enter into an agreement with Lochmueller Group, Inc. to appraise and negotiate required easements for the project in the amount of $23,450.00. (TIF 3)
3. Lochmueller Group, Inc. 2026 Bridge Inspection Proposal
Motion to enter into an agreement with Lochmueller Group, Inc. not to exceed $18,000.00 for 2026 Annual Bridge Inspection services according to IDOT guidelines and National Bridge Inspection Standards.
4. 2026-2027 NPDES Phase II Stormwater Sampling Agreement
Motion to enter into an agreement with Gonzalez Companies, LLC for FY 2026-2027 NPDES Phase II Stormwater Sampling, in the amount of $6,400.00. (TIF 3)
5. SCI Phase 1 Archaeology Survey Proposal
Motion to approve Phase 1 Archaeology Survey from SCI not to exceed $5,000.00 for Cool Valley Dr. (TIF 3)
6. North Douglas Ave. CDBG Application Agreement
Motion to enter into an agreement with Gonzalez Companies, LLC, not to exceed the amount of $3,000.00 to furnish professional services in connection with North Douglas Ave. CDBG Application. (MFT & TIF 3)
7. Joint Funding Agreement
Motion to approve Joint Funding Agreement between City of Belleville and Illinois Department of Transportation for Federally Funded Construction of a proposed Roundabout at Freeburg Ave. intersection IL-158 and IL-13 to include all necessary work to complete the project. (TIF 3)
8. Addendum #4 Jurisdiction and Maintenance Agreement
Motion to approve Addendum #4 Jurisdiction and Maintenance Agreement for a proposed Roundabout at the Freeburg Ave. intersection IL-158 and IL-13.
9. Request to add Streetlight between 113 & 119 S. 38th Street
Motion to approve Ameren to install a new streetlight between 113 and 119 S. 38th St. with a monthly fee; No installation fee. The light arm is proposed to be angled toward the alleyway entrance. (General Fund)
9. Old Business
1. 15-Year Pavement Management Report
Per City Engineer
10. Miscellaneous/Aldermanic Discussion
1. Sidewalk along Carlyle Ave.
Per City Engineer
2. MS4 Stormwater Permit Presentation
A request by the Director of Public Works, to enter into these meeting Minutes, MS4 information has been made available for public inspection at this public meeting of the Streets and Grades Committee.
11. Executive Session
The Streets and Grades Committee may go into executive session to discuss probable or imminent litigation (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11))
12. Adjournment
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