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The Alton Committee of the Whole met at 7 p.m. Monday, June 6.

The Alton Committee of the Whole is responsible for reviewing and auditing all bills, considering property tax abatement for industrial firms and managing the Municipal Band. Meeting are held at 7 p.m. on Mondays preceding city council meetings.

Here are the meeting minutes as provided by the Alton Committee of the Whole:

CITY OF ALTON

ALTON, ILLINOIS

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AGENDA

JUNE 6, 2016

1. Call to Order.

2. Roll Call.

3. Audit of Accounts.

4. Resolution, re: That officials of the Dept. of Development & Housing are hereby authorized and directed to accept transfer of real property commonly known as 26 E. 6th St., subject to appropriate title search and review.

5. Resolution, re: That the Mayor and other appropriate City officials are hereby authorized and directed to complete the above listed ITEP application in accordance with all applicable rules and regulations of the Federal Highway Administration and the Illinois  Department of Transportation.

6. Resolution, re: In connection with the city budget for fiscal year 2016 – 2017 the administration has recommended changes to the sick leave policies of the City of Alton with regard to persons hired after July 1, 2016, including providing that such persons will not be afforded the opportunity to sell back unused sick days on an annual basis and such changes require an amendment to Chapter 11 of the City Code of the City of Alton.

7. Resolution, re: That the following special events be and are hereby approved pursuant to City of Alton Code 4-4-9 and a variance is hereby granted for sale and distribution of alcoholic liquors on public property: Alton Parks and Recreation Commission shall be entitled to cooperate with Alton Casino LLC to permit the sale of alcoholic liquor in Alton Riverfront Park in the area now utilized for valet parking at Alton Casino LLC on the following dates: July 16, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.; July 23, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.; September 9, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

8. Resolution, re: That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the attached redevelopment agreement with IGS Investment Properties, LLC, pursuant to the terms of the Alton Tax Increment Finance Grant Program.

9. Resolution, re: That the Mayor and appropriate officials of the City of Alton, Illinois are hereby authorized and directed to sign on behalf of the City of Alton, the attached Lease Agreement with Bethesda Temple Church of Alton.

10. Bid Report and Resolution, re: Bid #2016 – 16, Contract for Fuels for Various

Departments.

11. Adjourn.

GARY FLEMING

CHAIRMAN

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