The Alton City Council met Wednesday, April 27.
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 are the minutes as provided by Alton:
CITY OF ALTON
ALTON CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 27, 2016
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Alton, Illinois was held in the City
Council Chambers, City Hall Building, Alton, Illinois at the hour of 7:30 p.m. on the above date.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Walker.
The Council Members present on call of the roll:
PRESENT: Ryan, MacAfee, Velloff, Martin, Brake, Fleming, Boulds – 7
ABSENT: None – 0
Mayor Walker called upon City Clerk Boulds to lead the Pledge to the Flag.
COUNCIL MINUTES, COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORT OF OFFICERS
The Clerk presented the following Council Meeting Minutes of April 13, 2016 and the following Communications: Republic Services, re: Solid Waste and Recycle Volumes for the month of March, 2016 and the following Report of Officers: Comptroller, re: Overtime Analysis for March, 2016. Mr. Ryan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said Minutes, Communications and Report of Officers be placed on file. The motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Ryan, MacAfee, Velloff, Martin, Brake, Fleming, Boulds – 7 NAYS: None – 0
COMMITTEE REPORT
Chairman Brake presented the following Committee of the Whole Meeting Report for April 25, 2016, Resolution, re: Discount and Special Bills Paid; Laid Over Resolution, re: Fees to be charged by the office of the City Clerk in connection with birth certificates and death certificates shall be equal the fees charged by Madison County; Resolution, re: Mac Lenhardt has requested certain streets be closed on Saturday, May 7, 2016 and Sunday, July 3, 2016 to facilitate certain special events; Resolution, re: Public Works Department, Police Department and Fire Department are directed to effectuate the temporary closure of the parking lot located between 101 W. Third Street and 117 W. Third Street on June 11, 2016 to facilitate an art show; Resolution, re: That the attached ordinance establishing a reserve parking spot on the City Hall parking lot for the duly appointed City Council Coordinator be considered; Resolution, re: The East End Improvement Association Inc. and Upper Alton Association Inc. are sponsoring a Memorial Day Parade in the City of Alton on May 30, 2016; Resolution, re: Mayor and appropriate officials are hereby authorized and directed to execute on behalf of the City of Alton the attached Alton Housing Authority Agreement for the provision of supplemental police services; Resolution, re: That the ordinance attached providing for the annual approval of the prevailing rate of wages for laborers, workmen, and mechanics employed on public works for the City of Alton; Resolution, re: That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the attached letter dated March 29, 2016 extending the agreement between Sheppard, Morgan and Schwaab Inc. and the City of Alton, for an additional one year period; Bid Report and Resolution, re: Bid #2016 - 06, Contract for Liquid Chlorine for the Waste Water Treatment Plant; Bid Report and Resolution, re: Bid #2016 – 13; Demolition of 719 Brown Street, 3211 Franor Street and 211 ½ Lampert Street for the Building and Zoning Department. Mr. Brake made a motion, seconded by Mr. Ryan, that said report be placed on file. The motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Ryan, MacAfee, Velloff, Martin, Brake, Fleming, Boulds – 7 NAYS: None – 0
Mr. Brake presented the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Discount and Special Bills Paid; also all Expenditure Detail Bills as listed in the Comptroller’s report dated April 25, 2016 be allowed and payment be made for same. Mr. Brake made a motion, seconded by Mr. Ryan, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Ryan, MacAfee, Velloff, Martin, Brake, Fleming, Boulds – 7 NAYS: None – 0
Mr. Brake presented the following resolution: WHEREAS, Mac Lenhardt has requested, that a portion of certain streets be closed on Saturday, May 7, 2016 and Sunday, July 3, 2016 to facilitate certain special events being conducted in downtown Alton in the vicinity of Mac’s Time Out Lounge; and WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the requests and does hereby approve said requests.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the Public Works Department, Police Department and Fire Department are hereby authorized and directed to effectuate the temporary closure of Belle Street from Third Street to Fourth Street on Saturday, May 7, 2016 from 6:00 a.m. until Sunday, May 8, 2016 at 6:00 a.m. and on Sunday, July 3, 2016 from 6:00 a.m. until Monday, July 4, 2016 at 6:00 a.m.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS that any extra labor costs incurred by the City as it relates to the implementation of this Resolution shall be reimbursed by Mac’s Timeout Lounge. Mr. Brake made a motion, seconded by Mr. Ryan, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Ryan, MacAfee, Velloff, Martin, Brake, Fleming, Boulds – 7 NAYS: None – 0
Mr. Brake presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Bishop Arts Group has desires to hold an art show on June 11, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. on the City of Alton property in the parking lot located between 101 W. Third Street and 117 W. Third Street, Alton, Illinois; and WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the requests and does hereby approve said requests.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the Public Works Department, Police Department and Fire Department are hereby authorized and directed to effectuate the temporary closure of the parking lot located between 101 W. Third Street and 117 W. Third Street, Alton, Illinois on June 11, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. to facilitate an art show. Mr. Brake made a motion, seconded by Mr. Ryan, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following
vote: AYES: Ryan, McAfee, Velloff, Martin, Brake, Fleming, Boulds – 7 NAYS: None – 0
Mr. Brake presented the following resolution: Be it resolved that the attached ordinance establishing a reserve parking spot on the City Hall parking lot for the duly appointed City Council Coordinator be considered. Mr. Brake made a motion, seconded by Mr. Ryan, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Ryan, McAfee, Velloff, Martin, Brake, Fleming, Boulds – 7 NAYS: None – 0
Mr. Brake presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the East End Improvement Association Inc. and Upper Alton Association,
Inc. are sponsoring a Memorial Day Parade in the City of Alton which event constitutes a public
purpose(s); WHEREAS, this Memorial Day Parade will require the temporary closure of IL Route
140, a State Highway in the City of Alton from Brown Street to College Avenue and from
Washington Avenue to Clawson Street; WHEREAS, Section 4-408 of the Illinois Highway Code authorizes the Department of Transportation to issue permits to local authorities to temporarily close portions of State
Highways for such purposes. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Alton that
permission to close off IL Route 140 from Brown Street to College Avenue and from
Washington Avenue to Clawson Street as above designated, be requested of the Department of
Transportation. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this closure shall occur during the approximate time
period between 10:00 A.M. and 11:30 A.M. on May 30, 2016. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that traffic from that closed portion of highway shall be detoured over routes with an all weather surface that can accept the anticipated traffic, which will be maintained to the satisfaction of the Department and which is conspicuously marked for the benefit of traffic diverted from the State highway. (The parking of vehicles shall be prohibited
on the detour routes to allow an uninterrupted flow of two-way traffic.)* The detour route shall be as follows: over marked routes under police supervision off IL. Route 140 east on Brown Street to Clawson Street then north on Clawson Street to IL. Route 140 (College Avenue) for north / east bound traffic and south on Clawson Street from IL. Route 140 then west on Brown Street to IL. Route 140 (Washington Avenue) for south / west bound traffic. (*To be used as appropriate)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Alton assumes full responsibility for the direction, protection, and regulation of the traffic during the time the detour is in effect.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Police officers or authorized flaggers shall at the expense of the City of Alton be positioned at each end of the closed section and at other points (such as intersections) as may be necessary to assist in directing traffic through the detour.
BE IF FURTHER RESOLVED, that Police officers, flaggers, and officials shall permit emergency vehicles in emergency situations to pass through the closed area as swiftly as is safe for all concerned.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that such signs, flags, barricades, etc., shall be used by the East End Improvement Association Inc. and Upper Alton Association Inc. as may be approved by the Illinois Department of Transportation. These items shall be provided by the City of Alton.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the closure and detour shall be marked according to the Illinois Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that an occasional break shall be made in the procession so that traffic may pass through. In any event, adequate provisions will be made for traffic on intersecting highways, pursuant to conditions noted above. (Note: This paragraph is applicable when the Resolution pertains to a Parade or when no detour is required).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the East End Improvement Association Inc. and Upper Alton Association Inc. hereby agrees to assume all liabilities and pay all claims for any damage which shall be occasioned by the closing described above.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the East End Improvement Association Inc. and Upper Alton Association Inc. shall provide a comprehensive general liability insurance policy or an additional insured endorsement in the amount of $100,000.00 per person and $500,000.00 aggregate which has the Illinois Department of Transportation and its officials, employees, and agents as insureds and which protects them from all claims arising from the requested road closing.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the East End Improvement Association Inc. and Upper Alton Association Inc. shall provide a comprehensive general liability insurance policy or an additional insured endorsement in the amount of $1,000,000.00 per person and $2,000,000.00 aggregate which has the City of Alton and its officials, employees, and agents as insureds and which protects them from all claims arising from the requested road closing.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Department of Transportation to serve as a formal request for the permission sought in this resolution and to operate as part of the conditions of said permission. Mr. Brake made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Ryan, MacAfee, Velloff, Martin, Brake, Fleming, Boulds – 7 NAYS: None – 0
Mr. Brake presented the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the Mayor and appropriate officials are hereby authorized and directed to execute on behalf of the City of Alton the attached ALTON HOUSING AUTHORITY AGREEMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF SUPPLEMENTAL POLICE SERVICES. Mr. Brake made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Ryan, MacAfee, Velloff, Martin, Brake, Fleming, Boulds – 7 NAYS: None – 0
Mr. Brake presented the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the ordinance attached hereto providing for the annual approval of the prevailing rate of wages for laborers, workmen, and mechanics employed on public works for the City of Alton, Illinois, be considered. Mr. Brake made a motion, seconded by Mrs. MacAfee, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Ryan, MacAfee, Velloff, Martin, Brake, Fleming, Boulds – 7 NAYS: None – 0
Mr. Brake presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, for a number of years the City of Alton has maintained a non-exclusive agreement for engineering services with Sheppard, Morgan & Schwaab Inc. for design and construction engineering services for capital improvement projects and miscellaneous engineering services; and WHEREAS, the City of Alton has been satisfied with the services of Sheppard, Morgan and Schwaab Inc. and desires to renew the Agreement which covers engineering and surveying services on an as requested basis for various projects, except for projects that may require separate or specific contracts;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL THE CITY OF ALTON ILLINOIS, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the attached letter dated March 29, 2016 extending the agreement between Sheppard, Morgan and Schwaab Inc., and the City of Alton, for an additional one year period. Mr. Brake made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Ryan, MacAfee, Velloff, Martin, Brake, Fleming, Boulds – 7 NAYS: None – 0
Mr. Brake presented the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED, By the City Council of the City of Alton, Illinois, that the best bid of DPC Enterprises in the amount of $2525 per cwt (hundred weight) is hereby awarded for Bid #2016 – 06, Contract for Liquid Chlorine for the Waste Water Treatment Plant. Mr. Brake made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Ryan, MacAfee, Velloff, Martin, Brake, Fleming, Boulds – 7 NAYS: None – 0
Mr. Brake presented the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON IL, that the best bid of Supreme Trucking & Excavating LLC for demolition of 719 Brown Street in the amount of $7,725.00, and Stutz Excavating Inc. for demolition of 3211 Franor Street in the amount of $5,640.00, and G L Warren Construction Inc. for demolition of 211 ½ Lampert Street in the amount of $3,860.00 be awarded for Bid #2016 – 13 for the Building & Zoning Department. Mr. Brake made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Martin, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Ryan, MacAfee, Velloff, Martin, Brake, Fleming, Boulds – 7 NAYS: None – 0
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES
Mayor Pro Tem Ryan presented the following ordinance for second reading.
Ordinance No. 7513. An Ordinance amending Chapter 1 of Title 7 of the City Code pertaining to Animal Control. Mr. Ryan made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Martin, that said ordinance be adopted. The motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Ryan, MacAfee, Velloff, Martin, Brake, Boulds – 6 NAYS: Fleming - 1
Mayor Pro Tem Ryan presented the following ordinance for second reading.
Ordinance No. 7514. An Ordinance establishing no parking in the alley that runs westerly off of Hayden Street. Mr. Ryan made a motion, seconded by Mrs. MacAfee, that said ordinance be adopted. The motion passed by the following vote: YES: Ryan, MacAfee, Velloff, Martin, Brake, Fleming, Boulds – 7 NAYS: None – 0
Mayor Pro Tem Ryan presented the following ordinance for second reading.
Ordinance No. 7515. An Ordinance establishing temporarily closing the 2700 block of Amelia Street. Mr. Ryan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brake, that said ordinance be adopted. The motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Ryan, MacAfee, Velloff, Martin, Brake, Fleming, Boulds – 7 NAYS: None – 0
Mayor Pro Tem Ryan presented the following ordinance for second reading.
Ordinance No. 7516. An Ordinance amending Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the City Code pertaining to Maximum Penalty. Mr. Ryan made a motion, seconded by Mrs. MacAfee, that said ordinance be adopted. The motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Ryan, MacAfee, Velloff, Martin, Brake, Fleming, Boulds – 7 NAYS: None – 0
Mayor Pro Tem Ryan presented the following ordinance for second reading.
Ordinance No. 7517. An Ordinance granting a Special Use Permit to operate a child day care center at 935 Tremont, Alton, Illinois. Mr. Ryan made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Martin, that said ordinance be adopted. The motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Ryan, MacAfee, Velloff, Martin, Brake, Fleming, Boulds – 7 NAYS: None – 0
Mayor Pro Tem Ryan presented the following two (2) ordinances for second reading.
Ordinance No. 7518. An Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance concerning Special Uses Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries. Ordinance No. 7519. An Ordinance granting a Special Use Permit to allow the operation of a Motion Picture and Sound Recording Studio at the property located at 115 Market Street, Alton, Illinois. Mr. Ryan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that the above and foregoing ordinances be adopted. The motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Ryan, MacAfee, Velloff, Martin, Brake, Fleming, Boulds – 7 NAYS: None – 0
APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Walker presented the following reappointment of Thomas Hawkins to the Alton Amphitheater Commission; reappointment of Brett Stawar to the Alton Amphitheater Commission; reappointment of Bill Deutsch to the Building Board of Appeals and the appointment of Charlene Walker to the Historical Commission. Mr. Ryan made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Martin, that said reappointments and appointment be approved. The motion passed by the following vote: YES: Ryan, MacAfee, Velloff, Martin, Brake, Fleming, Boulds – 7 NAYS: None – 0
REPORTS AND/OR RESOLUTIONS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES
The Clerk presented the following Alton Amphitheater Commission, re: Minutes of March 21, 2016; Civil Service Commission, re: Minutes of April 6, 2016; Community Relations Commission, re: Minutes of March 13, 2016; Alton Plan Commission, re: Minutes of April 12, 2016. Mr. Ryan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said minutes be placed on file. The motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Ryan, MacAfee, Velloff, Martin, Brake, Fleming, Boulds – 7 NAYS: None – 0
The Clerk presented the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS,
for a text amendment to Sub-Section B of Section 10 of Chapter 5 of Title 11 of the City Code of
the City of Alton adding the following permitted use under Healthcare and Social Assistance
including only the following: “Kidney dialysis centers (uses within NAICS Code 621492),” BE AND HEREBY IS
APPROVED. Mr. Ryan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Ryan, MacAfee, Velloff, Martin, Brake, Fleming, Boulds – 7 NAYS: None – 0
APPROVAL OF ACTIONS TAKEN UNDER SUSPENSION OF RULES
AT PRIOR MEETING
The Clerk presented the following five (5) resolutions.
1. WHEREAS, Alderwoman Alice Martin has requested, that a portion of certain streets be closed on Sunday, April 17, 2016 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. for the purpose of shooting a music video; and WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the requests and does hereby approve said requests.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the Public Works Department, Police Department and Fire Department are hereby authorized and directed to effectuate the temporary closure of Elliott Street at its intersection with Central and Highland on Sunday, April 17, 2016 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. to facilitate the shooting of a music video.
2. WHEREAS, the police department in consultation with Jarvis Swope, the City of Alton
Information Technology Officer, has requested permission to purchase on a emergency basis a radio communications system assessment at a total cost of $8,160.00; and WHEREAS, the funding for said purchase is included in the proposed budget for the police department of the City of Alton for fiscal year 2016-2017; and WHEREAS, the Police Chief has recommended the immediate acceptance of the radio System Assessment Proposal obtained from Wireless USA. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL THE CITY OF ALTON ILLINOIS, that Police Chief of the City of Alton is hereby authorized and directed to execute on behalf of the City of Alton the acceptance of the System Assessment Proposal from Wireless USA dated March 2, 2016, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof.
3. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON IL, that the best bid of RCS Construction Inc., for the Alton Regional Multimodal Transportation Center, Work Package #2 “Final Construction”, in the amount of $14,356,841.00, be and is hereby approved for award for Department of Development and Housing.
4. WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Alton for the College Avenue Sewer Replacement project, which runs from State House Square through the intersection of Johnson Street; and, WHEREAS, the low bid received for this project was submitted by Stutz Excavating, Inc., 3837 Fosterburg Road, Alton, IL in the amount of $342,142.40; WHEREAS, the Council approved a resolution allowing appropriate city officials,
including the Mayor, Public Works Director and Comptroller, to accept and award a contract to the lowest responsible bidder for the project without further action by the Council; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS that the contract for the College Avenue Sewer Replacement project is awarded to the low bidder, Stutz Excavating Inc., is hereby approved by the City Council.
5. WHEREAS, the police department of the City of Alton is mandated by statutory requirements to record certain telephone conversations, including 911 calls; and WHEREAS, the equipment that has served the City recording set calls for a number of years is now failing and has very limited and unpredictable life left; and WHEREAS, the proposed budget for the police department for the fiscal year 2016-2017 has included sufficient funding to replace said system; and WHEREAS, it is now necessary to purchase that digital recording system on an emergency basis.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL THE CITY OF ALTON ILLINOIS, that police department is hereby authorized and directed to purchase a digital recording system from Nelson Systems at a total cost of $13,875.50, which includes installation, training, project management, and a service agreement for 12 months as more detailed in a proposal from Nelson Systems attached hereto and made a part hereof. Mr. Ryan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said five (5) resolutions be approved. The motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Ryan, MacAfee, Velloff, Martin, Brake, Fleming, Boulds – 7 NAYS: None – 0
PUBLIC FORUM ADDRESSING CITY BUSINESS
Mayor Pro Tem Ryan presented the following request for the floor from Scott Waldrop and Greg Norris. Mr. Ryan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Fleming, that said request be approved.
Mr. Norris took the floor and spoke, re: Hellrung Park.
Mr. Waldrup took the floor and spoke, re: City Budgetary matters.
COMMENTS OR RESOLUTIONS FROM THE COUNCIL
Mr. Ryan presented the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish the attached Notice of Sale of Real Property for three (3) consecutive weeks with the date of initial publication on or about May 13, 2016. Mr. Ryan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Velloff, that said resolution be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Mrs. MacAfee presented the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Alton, Madison County, Illinois, 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 lst day of April, 2016 and ending on the 31st day of March, 2017. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Velloff, that said resolution be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Mr. Velloff presented the following two (2) resolutions:
1. WHEREAS, Pastor William C. Harris of Browns Faith Temple in Alton, Illinois has requested to use the former Bank of Edwardsville building located at 324 Ridge Street, Alton, Illinois, now owned by the City of Alton, for one day to film a scene for a independent film; and WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the request of Pastor Harris and is agreeable to grant his request subject to the conditions as hereinafter set forth.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON ILLINOIS, that permission is hereby granted to Pastor William C. Harris of Browns Faith Temple in Alton, Illinois to use the property of the City of Alton located at 324 Ridge Street, Alton, Illinois for one day to film a scene for a independent film at a date to be determined by mutual agreement between Pastor Harris and the Director of Housing & Economic Development for the City of Alton subject to the following conditions:
1. A Certificate of general liability insurance which names the City of Alton as additional insured with proper endorsement shall be on file with the Deputy Comptroller of the City of Alton not less than one week prior to the actual date of use of the building providing liability insurance coverage for the benefit of the City of Alton in an amount as customarily required by the Comptroller’s Office in consultation with the Illinois Municipal League Risk Management Association.
2. That Pastor William C. Harris shall be responsible to pay any additional cost incurred by the City of Alton to cooperate with and facilitate the request to use the City owned building at 324 Ridge Street, Alton, Illinois.
2. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the Agreement dated December 12th, 2013, between the City of Alton and Juneau Associates Inc., P.C., for work associated with the design and construction of the Alton Regional Multimodal Transportation Center be and is hereby amended as provided for in the attached document, “Amendment #3 To Contract”. Mr. Velloff made a motion, seconded by Mr. Ryan, that said resolutions be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Mr. Brake presented the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the Public Works Director be and is hereby authorized to scrap used and discarded street sign posts and signs with the proceeds being placed in the Motor Fuel Tax Fund. Mr. Brake made a motion, seconded by Mr. Ryan, that said resolution be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Mr. Boulds presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the best interests of the City of Alton are served by amending the Alton City Code to continue the opt-out electricity aggregation program and to revise the program according to the terms of the Illinois Power Agency Act, 20 ILCS 3855/1-1 et seq.; and WHEREAS, Section 1-92 of the Illinois Power Agency Act, 20 ILCS 3855/1-92, requires the City to revise the plan of operation and governance for the electricity aggregation program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Alton,
Madison County, Illinois, as follows: Section 1. The City’s Electricity Aggregation Program Plan of Operation and Governance, in substantially the form of the copy of said Plan attached hereto and hereby incorporated by reference, be and the same is hereby authorized and approved.
Section 2. The City’s electricity aggregation program shall be operated and governed in accordance with said Electricity Aggregation Program Plan of Operation and Governance, the applicable provisions of the Illinois Power Agency Act, and any applicable rules and regulations that are now or in the future adopted pursuant to the Act.
Section 3. Resolution-13-09-11-386 which previously adopted The City of Alton’s Electricity Aggregation Program Plan of Operation and Governance is hereby rescinded upon the effective date of this Resolution. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mr. Fleming, that said resolution be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Mr. Boulds presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Alderman Ryan has requested, that Wall Street between firehouse and professional building be closed on May 7, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. to facilitate Derby Day; and WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the request, which was submitted in a timely manner, and does hereby approve said request.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the Public Works Department, Police Department and Fire Department are hereby authorized and directed to effectuate the temporary closure of Wall Street between firehouse and professional building on May 7, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mr. Ryan, that the Rules of the Council be Suspended in order to act upon said resolution. The motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Ryan, MacAfee, Velloff, Martin, Brake, Fleming, Boulds, Mayor Walker – 8 NAYS: None – 0
Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mr. Ryan, that the above and foregoing resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Ryan, MacAfee, Velloff, Martin, Brake, Fleming, Boulds – 7 NAYS: None – 0
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mr. Ryan, that we adjourn to executive session to discuss issues impacting collective bargaining agreements and personnel matters with the Attorneys, Fire Chief, Police Chief, Comptroller, Treasurer, Personnel Director and City Council Coordinator requested to be present. The motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Ryan, MacAfee, Velloff, Martin, Brake, Fleming, Boulds – 7 NAYS: None – 0
The Council adjourned into Executive Session at 8:01 p.m.
The Council reconvened to open session at 8:39 p.m.
The Council Members present on call of the roll:
PRESENT: Ryan, MacAfee, Velloff, Martin, Brake, Fleming, Boulds – 7
ABSENT: None – 0
There being no further business to come before the Council at this time. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mr. Fleming, that the meeting adjourn. The motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Ryan, MacAfee, Velloff, Martin, Brake, Fleming, Boulds – 7NAYS: None – 0
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