City of O’Fallon City Council met Jan. 20
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
1. OPENING
Procedural: 1.1 CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Van Hook called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Information, Procedural: 1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Van Hook led council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Procedural: 1.3 ROLL CALL
Members present: Ross Rosenberg, Dennis Muyleart, Jessica Lotz, Martha Stoffel, Roy Carney, Andrea Fohne, Todd Roach, Curtis Newcomb, Aaron Hudson, Jim Blackburn, Tom Vorce, James Campbell, Jimmy Ford
Members present via zoom: Nathan Parchman
Action, Minutes: 1.4 APPROVAL OF MINUTES – January 5, 2026
Motion by James Campbell, second by Roy Carney to approve the minutes of January 5, 2026.
Aye: Ross Rosenberg, Dennis Muyleart, Jessica Lotz, Martha Stoffel, Roy Carney, Andrea Fohne, Todd Roach, Curtis Newcomb, Aaron Hudson, Jim Blackburn, Tom Vorce, James Campbell, Nathan Parchman, Jimmy Ford
Final Resolution: All ayes. Motion Carried.
2. PUBLIC HEARING
No Public Hearings scheduled at this time.
3. CITY PRESENTATIONS
No City Presentations scheduled at this time.
4. REPORTS – PUBLIC COMMENTS
Information: 4.1 PUBLIC COMMENTS
Jerry Albrecht spoke for 1 minute and 27 seconds
Mary Jeanne Hutchison with the O’Fallon Women’s Club spoke for 3 minutes and 11 seconds
Doug Gaines spoke for 4 minutes and 50 seconds
Vern Malare spoke for 3 minutes and 51 seconds
5. REPORTS – CLERK’S REPORT
City Clerk Mouser stated that there were no items for clerk’s report.
6. REPORTS – MAYOR’S REPORT
Action: 6.1 Re-Appointment of Doug Distler to the Library Board for a three-year term expiring February 3, 2029
Motion by Andrea Fohne, second by Jessica Lotz to approve the re-appointment of Doug Distler to the Library Board for a three-year term expiring February 3, 2029
Aye: Ross Rosenberg, Dennis Muyleart, Jessica Lotz, Martha Stoffel, Roy Carney, Andrea Fohne, Todd Roach, Curtis Newcomb, Aaron Hudson, Jim Blackburn, Tom Vorce, James Campbell, Nathan Parchman, Jimmy Ford
Final Resolution: All ayes. Motion Carried.
Information: 6.2 Council Meeting Time Change Beginning February 2, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
7. RESOLUTIONS
No Resolutions.
8. ORDINANCES – 1ST READING
Action, Procedural: 8.1 Ordinance Amending Ord. 623, Zoning of the City of O’Fallon, Illinois (Development known as “The Shops at Pierce”) located at 700 Pierce Boulevard, Parcel Number 04-31.0-113-001.
Motion by Jessica Lotz, second by Ross Rosenberg to Consider on First Reading an Ordinance Amending Ord. 623, Zoning of the City of O’Fallon, Illinois (Development known as “The Shops at Pierce”) located at 700 Pierce Boulevard, Parcel Number 04-31.0-113-001.
Mayor Van Hook asked for questions or comments.
Council Member Campbell stated that residents do not want a gas station.
Council Member Rosenberg stated that the new proposal, which includes a gas station, will decrease the traffic from the original proposal.
Council Member Stoffel stated the original proposal was for medical and restaurants, the new proposal is for gas and restaurants which isn’t the same type of development and for that reason she will be voting accordingly.
Council Member Lotz stated that she is “pro” success meaning based on research and what we think will do well that is what she wants for the city. She believes that this development will be the right development for the city based upon the growth of the city.
Council Member Fohne stated that we need additional services to support the growth of the city. Over the years we have lost 4 gas stations and brought 2 back, one you must be a member to use. She believes this is a good development for the city.
Aye: Ross Rosenberg, Jessica Lotz, Roy Carney, Andrea Fohne, Curtis Newcomb, Aaron Hudson, Jim Blackburn, Nathan Parchman, Jimmy Ford
Nay: Dennis Muyleart, Martha Stoffel, Todd Roach, Tom Vorce, James Campbell
Final Resolution: 9 ayes, 5 nays. Motion Carried.
9. ORDINANCES – 2ND READING
No Ordinances for 2nd Reading.
10. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
Information: 10.1 Additional Comments
No Additional comments made at this time.
11. STAFF & COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS
Information: 11.1 Staff & Council Member Comments
Litteken – reminded citizens that council meetings will start at 6 p.m. beginning February 2, 2026. He discussed solar farms at Pausch Rd and Rieder Rd which are not in city limits, state laws limit city’s restrictions, but city did put some guidance on where they can be placed. He also commented on Empty Bowl Luncheon being on Tuesday, the City Fest meeting last Thursday night, and the 250 Anniversary celebration was at 5:00 today.
12. REPORTS – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Information: 12.1 Draft Community Development Minutes – January 12, 2026
Council Member Lotz stated that the next meeting is scheduled for January 26, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
13. REPORTS – PUBLIC WORKS
Council Member Rosenberg stated that the next meeting is scheduled for January 26, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
14. REPORTS – PUBLIC SAFETY
Council Member Blackburn stated that the next meeting is scheduled for February 9, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
15. REPORTS – PARKS/ENVIRONMENT
Council Member Vorce stated that the next meeting is scheduled for February 9, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.
16. REPORTS – FINANCE/ADMINISTRATION
Council Member Parchman stated that the next meeting is scheduled for January 26, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.
Action: 16.1 Warrant Approval
Motion by Jessica Lotz, second by Jim Blackburn. to approve Warrant #575 in the amount of $1,061,981.93.
Aye: Ross Rosenberg, Dennis Muyleart, Jessica Lotz, Martha Stoffel, Roy Carney, Andrea Fohne, Todd Roach, Curtis Newcomb, Aaron Hudson, Jim Blackburn, Tom Vorce, James Campbell, Nathan Parchman, Jimmy Ford
Final Resolution: All ayes. Motion Carried.
17. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Information: 17.1 CLOSED SESSION – Occasionally, the Council may go into closed session to discuss items covered under 5 ILCS 120/2(b)
Action: 17.2 POSSIBLE ENTRY INTO CLOSED SESSION
MOTION TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF:
Motion by Jim Blackburn, second by Roy Carney to enter executive session for the purpose of discussing property acquisition or sale.
Aye: Ross Rosenberg, Dennis Muyleart, Jessica Lotz, Martha Stoffel, Roy Carney, Andrea Fohne, Todd Roach, Curtis Newcomb, Aaron Hudson, Jim Blackburn, Tom Vorce, James Campbell, Nathan Parchman, Jimmy Ford
Final Resolution: All ayes. Motion Carried.
Council Member Parchman recused himself from executive sessions due to the relationship he has with a property owner of one of the properties under discussion.
Council Entered Executive Session at 7:35 p.m.
Action: 17.3 RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
Motion by Roy Carney, second by Todd Roach to return to open session.
Aye: Ross Rosenberg, Dennis Muyleart, Jessica Lotz, Martha Stoffel, Roy Carney, Andrea Fohne, Todd Roach, Curtis Newcomb, Aaron Hudson, Jim Blackburn, Tom Vorce, James Campbell, Jimmy Ford
Not present at vote: Nathan Parchman
Action: 17.4 ACTION TAKEN ON EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
None
18. ADJOURNMENT
Action: 18.1 ADJOURN THE MEETING
Motion by Roy Carney, second by Andrea Fohne to adjourn the meeting
Final Resolution: All ayes. Motion Carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:04 p.m.
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