City of Fairview Heights City Council met Sept. 3

City of Fairview Heights City Council met Sept. 3
Frank Menn, City Alderman Ward I — City of Fairview Heights Website
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City of Fairview Heights City Council met Sept. 3

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

The regular meeting of the Fairview Heights City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Mark T. Kupsky in the City Council Chambers, 10025 Bunkum Road, Fairview Heights, IL and also conducted virtually for guest attendees and City Council members per Resolution 4391-2021 with the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by City Clerk Karen Kaufhold. 

ROLL CALL 

Roll call of Aldermen present: Aldermen Anthony LeFlore, Bill Poletti, Denise Williams, Frank Menn, Josh Frawley, Barbara Brumfield, Harry Zimmerman, Pat Peck, and Ryan Vickers. Alderman Brenda Wagner was absent. City Clerk Karen Kaufhold and Attorney Andrew Hoerner were present. 

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 

None 

CONSENT AGENDA 

Alderman Ryan Vickers moved to approve the August 20th City Council minutes. Seconded by Alderman Bill Poletti. 

Roll call on the August 20th City Council minutes showed Aldermen LeFlore, Poletti, Williams, Menn, Frawley, Brumfield, Zimmerman, Peck, and Vickers, voting “Yea”. Alderman Wagner was absent. Motion passed with 9 yeas and 1 absent. 

COMMITTEE REPORTS 

The Mayor announced there will be Operations and Administration meeting on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 7:00 P.M. 

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR 

Mayor Mark announced Frida’s Cocina had their ribbon cutting today and is now open. This Saturday, September 7th, 2024 is the Fishing Rodeo at Moody Park from 9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Mayor stated there had been some reports of dead fish, unfortunately this is a natural phenomenon that occurs sometimes in large lakes, Parks Department is aware and is cleaning it up. Mayor wanted to say a special thank you to our all of our volunteers, Parks workers, Public Works Department, and Police Department for all their hard work for the Salute to the Arts Fair and Wing Fest. Unfortunately, Wing Fest was closed down early, due to disruptions from some large groups of youth. 

COMMUNICATIONS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS 

Alderman Pat Peck announced that Alpine Title will have their ribbon cutting on Thursday. Also, the next Trekking for Trash will be on September 14th, 2024. Alderman Peck mentioned Vera Mitchell is ill, please keep her in your thoughts and prayers. Alderman Ryan Vickers announced New Life ribbon cutting will be on September 24th, 2024. Alderman Josh Frawley stated someone reported to him the deteriorating road conditions by a storm drain. Public Works was called and Alderman Frawley thanked Public Works for handling the issue efficiently, promptly, and keeping our roads safe. 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS 

None 

NEW BUSINESS 

Proposed Ordinance No. 09-’24 an Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 190, “The Revised Code”, Chapter 14, “The Development Code” Section 14-2-3, “Zone District Map and Boundaries” by Changing the zone district of certain real property known as parcel identification numbers 03-27.0-302-034 from R3 Single Family Residential to PB – Planned Business. Motion by Alderman Peck. Seconded by Alderman Brumfield. Proposed Ordinance No. 09-’24 was read for the first time. 

Motion by Alderman Zimmerman to advance Proposed Ordinance No. 09-’24 to the second reading. Seconded by Alderman LeFlore. 

Roll call to advance Proposed Ordinance No. 09-’24 showed Aldermen LeFlore, Poletti, Williams, Menn, Frawley, Brumfield, Zimmerman, Peck, and Vickers, voting “Yea”. Alderman Wagner was absent. Motion passed with 9 yeas and 1 absent. 

Roll call on Proposed Ordinance No. 09-’24 showed Aldermen LeFlore, Poletti, Williams, Menn, Frawley, Brumfield, Zimmerman, Peck, and Vickers, voting “Yea”. Alderman Wagner was absent. Motion passed with 9 yeas and 1 absent. 

Proposed Ordinance No. 09-’24 passed on 9 yeas and 1 absent. 

Proposed Ordinance No. 09-’24 now becomes ORDINANCE NO. 1969-2024 

Proposed Resolution No. 46-’24 a Resolution approving a Development Plan for 218 Lincoln Highway within the “PB” Planned Business District to allow the operation of retail tire store. Motion by Alderman Poletti. Seconded by Alderman Peck. 

Roll call on the Proposed Resolution No. 46-’24 showed Aldermen LeFlore, Poletti, Williams, Menn, Frawley, Brumfield, Zimmerman, Peck, and Vickers, voting “Yea”. Alderman Wagner was absent. Motion passed with 9 yeas and 1 absent 

Proposed Resolution No. 46-’24 passed on 9 yeas and 1 absent. 

Proposed Resolution No. 46-’24 now becomes RESOLUTION NO. 4580-2024 

Proposed Ordinance No. 10-’24 an Ordinance authorizing a Redevelopment agreement between the City of Fairview Heights, Illinois and Sun Auto Tire Service Inc. for the redevelopment project at 218 Lincoln Highway in the City of Fairview Heights. Motion by Alderman Poletti. Seconded by Alderman LeFlore. Proposed Ordinance No. 10-’24 was read for the first time. 

Motion by Alderman Zimmerman to advance Proposed Ordinance No. 10-24 to the second reading. Seconded by Alderman LeFlore. 

Roll call to advance Proposed Ordinance No. 10-’24 showed Aldermen LeFlore, Poletti, Williams, Menn, Frawley, Brumfield, Zimmerman, Peck, and Vickers, voting “Yea”. Alderman Wagner was absent. Motion passed with 9 yeas and 1 absent. 

Roll call on Proposed Ordinance No. 10-’24 showed Aldermen LeFlore, Poletti, Williams, Menn, Frawley, Brumfield, Zimmerman, Peck, and Vickers, voting “Yea”. Alderman Wagner was absent. Motion passed with 9 yeas and 1 absent. 

Proposed Ordinance No. 10-’24 passed on 9 yeas and 1 absent. 

Proposed Ordinance No. 10-’24 now becomes ORDINANCE NO. 1970-2024 

Proposed Resolution No. 47-’24 a Resolution approving the Final Minor Subdivision Plat for boundary swap, located in part of lot 8 of Woodland Hills Subdivision in a part of the West 1⁄2 of the Section 18, Township 2 North, Range 8 West of the 3rd Principal Meridian, in the City of Fairview Heights, St. Clair County, Illinois. Motion by Alderman LeFlore. Seconded by Alderman Poletti. 

Roll call on the Proposed Resolution No. 47-’24 showed Aldermen LeFlore, Poletti, Williams, Menn, Frawley, Brumfield, Zimmerman, Peck, and Vickers, voting “Yea”. Alderman Wagner was absent. Motion passed with 9 yeas and 1 absent. 

Proposed Resolution No. 47-’24 passed on 9 yeas and 1 absent. 

Proposed Resolution No. 47-’24 now becomes RESOLUTION NO. 4581-2024 

Proposed Resolution No. 48-’24 a Resolution approving a Development Plan for 515 Lincoln Highway Suite 6 within the “PB” Planned Business District to allow the operation of a retail grocery store. Motion by Alderman Brumfield. Seconded by Alderman LeFlore. 

Roll call on the Proposed Resolution No. 48-’24 showed Aldermen LeFlore, Poletti, Williams, Menn, Frawley, Brumfield, Zimmerman, Peck, and Vickers, voting “Yea”. Alderman Wagner was absent. Motion passed with 9 yeas and 1 absent 

Proposed Resolution No. 48-’24 passed on 9 yeas and 1 absent. 

Proposed Resolution No. 48-’24 now becomes RESOLUTION NO. 4582-2024 

Proposed Resolution No. 49-’24 a Resolution approving a Development Plan for 10800 Lincoln Trail Suite 5 within the “PB” Planned Business District to allow the operation of a medical transport office and dispatch. Motion by Alderman Peck. Seconded by Alderman Williams. 

Roll call on the Proposed Resolution No. 49-’24 showed Aldermen LeFlore, Poletti, Williams, Menn, Frawley, Brumfield, Zimmerman, Peck, and Vickers, voting “Yea”. Alderman Wagner was absent. Motion passed with 9 yeas and 1 absent 

Proposed Resolution No. 49-’24 passed on 9 yeas and 1 absent. 

Proposed Resolution No. 49-’24 now becomes RESOLUTION NO. 4583-2024 

Proposed Resolution No. 50-’24 a Resolution approving a Development Plan for 4628 N Illinois Street within the “PB” Business District to allow the expansion of a restaurant. Motion by Alderman Williams. Seconded by Alderman LeFlore. 

Roll call on the Proposed Resolution No. 50-’24 showed Aldermen LeFlore, Poletti, Williams, Menn, Frawley, Brumfield, Zimmerman, Peck, and Vickers, voting “Yea”. Alderman Wagner was absent. Motion passed with 9 yeas and 1 absent 

Proposed Resolution No. 50-’24 passed on 9 yeas and 1 absent. 

Proposed Resolution No. 50-’24 now becomes RESOLUTION NO. 4584-2024 

Alderman Peck moved to adjourn. Seconded by Alderman Poletti. Motion carried. 

Meeting adjourned at 7:23 P.M. 

https://www.cofh.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_09032024-1790



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