The Alton City Council met on Wednesday, May 25.
The Alton City Council reviews all proposed ordinances, policies or amendments to existing ordinances; reviews and approves an annual budget; approves all expenditures, bid awards and contracts; and gives advice to the Mayor on nominees to City Commissions, Committees, Boards, and Department Heads.
Here is the agenda as provided by Alton:
ALTON CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
MAY 25, 2016
Mayor – Brant Walker
City Clerk – Mary T. Boulds
City Treasurer – Cynthia A. Roth
ALDERMEN
Ward 1 – Jim Ryan Ward 5 – Charles Brake
Ward 2 – Carolyn MacAfee Ward 6 – Gary Fleming
Ward 3 – Mike Velloff Ward 7 – David Boulds
Ward 4 – Alice Martin
1. CALL TO ORDER.
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG.
4. READING OF PROCLAMATIONS.
5. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 11, 2016.
(PLACE ON FILE)
6. COMMUNICATIONS: Republic Services, re: Solid Waste and Recycle Volumes for the month of April, 2016; Illinois Department of Transportation, re: Grants the City of Alton permission for the purpose of holding a Memorial Day Parade on May30, 2016; Office of the Attorney General, re: Certification of Completion OMA 2016 Training FOIA Officer Matthew H. Asselmeier; Office of the Attorney General, re: Certificate of Completion FOIA 2016 Training Matthew H. Asselmeier; Debra D. Ming-Mendoza, County Clerk, re: Hunterstown TIF. (PLACE ON FILE)
7. REPORT OF OFFICERS: Animal Control Officer, re: Monthly Report for April, 2016; Comptroller, re: Overtime Analysis for April, 2016. (PLACE ON FILE)
8. REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEE.
A. Committee of the Whole Meeting Report for May 23, 2016.
(Place on File) (Fleming)
a. Resolution, re: Finance Committee Bills be allowed and payment be made.
b. Resolution, re: That the City Council consider a Budget and Appropriation Ordinance No. 7520 in substantially the form as attached hereto for the fiscal year commencing on the 1st day of April, 2016 and ending on the 31st day of March, 2017.
c. Resolution, re: That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the attached redevelopment agreement with Gross Realty, LLC, pursuant to the terms of the Alton Tax Increment Finance Grant Program.
d. Resolution, re: That a portion of certain streets be closed on June 12, 2016 from 7:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., to facilitate the All Wheels Drive-In Car Show.
e. Resolution, re: That the parking lot located between Henry Street and Landmarks Boulevard be used on Wednesday’s from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and on Saturday’s from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. beginning June 4, 2016 and ending October 15, 2016, for the Alton Farmers and Artisans Market.
f. Resolution, re: That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the attached redevelopment agreement with Alton Winnelson Co., pursuant to the terms of the Alton Tax Increment Finance Grant Program.
g. Resolution, re: That College Avenue between Rock Spring Drive and Holman be honorably named as “Eunice Smith Memorial Drive” and that appropriate signage be placed prior to October 1, 2016.
h. Resolution, re: That the City Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to make payment from the Oriental Garden Fund to: Benjaimin Chu in the amount of $180.00 pursuant to the minutes attached hereto.
i. Resolution, re: Bid #2016 -15; Demolition of 1310 Washington Avenue for the Building and Zoning Department.
9. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES. (Mayor Pro Tem)
a. Ordinance No. 7521. An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 7275, related to parking in the vicinity of City Hall. (ADOPT - ROLL CALL)
b. Ordinance No. 7522. An Ordinance ascertaining the prevailing rate of wages for Laborers, Workmen, and Mechanics employed on Public Works for the City of Alton,
Illinois. (ADOPT – ROLL CALL)
c. Ordinance No. 7523. An Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance concerning Special Uses by adding Kidney Dialysis Centers. (ADOPT – ROLL CALL)
10. REPORTS AND/OR RESOLUTIONS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES.
a. Alton Historic Commission, re: Minutes of May 3, 2016. (PLACE ON FILE)
b. Park and Recreation Commissions, re: Minutes of March 15, 2016 and April 19, 2016.
(PLACE ON FILE)
c. Alton Amphitheater Commission, re: Minutes of April 18, 2016. (PLACE ON FILE)
11. RESIGNATIONS.
12. APPOINTMENTS.
13. APPROVAL OF ACTIONS TAKEN UNDER SUSPENSION OF RULES AT
PRIOR MEETING.
a. Resolution, re: That a public hearing be held before the City Council at its regular meeting of June 8, 2016, pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/11-91-1 and Alton City Code 6-1-8, to consider the vacation of a portion of an unnamed alley between Joesting Avenue and Washington Avenue.
b. Resolution, re: That Riley Avenue between Johnson and Della Streets be closed on Saturday, May 28, 2016 from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. to facilitate a Unity in the Community function.
c. Resolution, re: SS. Peter & Paul church has requested, that Dry Street from its intersection with State Street to 9th Street be closed on Friday, May 13, 2016 and Saturday May 14, 2016 from 3:00 p.m. until 12:00 a.m. to facilitate the SS Peter & Paul Spring Fling fundraiser.
d. Resolution, re: That the Mayor and appropriate city officials are hereby authorized and directed to purchase the property commonly known as 1315-1317 State Street, Alton, Illinois.
14. PUBLIC FORUM ADDRESSING CITY BUSINESS.
15. COMMENTS OR RESOLUTIONS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL.
16. EXECUTIVE SESSION. (optional)
a. To consider information regarding appointment, employment or dismissal of an
employee;
b. Collective negotiation matters; and
c. Litigation presently pending or matters where litigation is probable or imminent;
d. Other.
17. ADJOURN.
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