Members of the Alton City Council met Wednesday, June 8.
The Alton City Council is charged with reviewing all of the city's ordinances and amendments, along with approving the city’s budget, expenditures and bid awards. Members meet at 7:30 p.m. every second and fourth Wednesday.
Here are the meeting minutes as provided by the Alton City Council:
CITY OF ALTON ALTON CITY COUNCIL
JUNE 8, 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 Deputy Fire Chief Harris to lead the Pledge to the Flag.
The Mayor presented a proclamation to representatives of the Alton High School Track Team for earning the honor of finishing in 2nd place at the IHSA 3A Girls State Track Meet declaring May 28, 2016 to be “Alton High School Girls Track Day in the City of Alton”.
PUBLIC HEARING
The Clerk read the following Notice of Public Hearing.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BY THE CORPORATE AUTHORITIES OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the Budget and Appropriation documents for the City of Alton, for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2016, will be on file and conveniently available to public inspection at the Comptroller’s Office, 101 E. Third St., Alton, Illinois, beginning at 9:00 A.M., on May 27, 2016 and thereafter for not less than ten days.
NOTICE IS FURTHER HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing on the Appropriation Ordinance for the City of Alton for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2016 will be held at 7:30 P.M. on the 8th
day of June, 2016 in the Alton City Hall – Council Chambers, 101 E. Third St., Alton, Illinois, and that action by the City Council will be taken on said appropriation ordinance at the regular Council Meeting thereafter.
Dated this 23rd day of May, 2016.
s/Brant Walker BRANT WALKER, MAYOR
s/Mary T. Boulds MARY T. BOULDS, CITY CLERK
Mr. Ryan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, to open the Public Hearing. The Chair so ordered.
The Public Hearing opened at 7:36 P.M.
Mayor Walker asked if there were any questions or comments from the Aldermen.
Mayor Walker asked if there were any questions or comments from the Public.
Mr. Ryan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that the Public Hearing adjourn. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Ryan, MacAfee, Velloff, Martin, Brake, Fleming, Boulds – 7 NAYS: None – 0
The Public Hearing adjourned at 7:37 P.M.
BID OPENING
Mayor Walker presented the following:
BID OPENING – PROPOSAL – SALE OF 3100 TRUMBELL AVE.; 620 ATWOOD ST.; 600 ATWOOD ST.; GESCHE ST.; 1 LINNET LN.
At this time, Mayor Walker opened one (1) Bid Proposal received on May 25, 2016 at 1:25 p.m. The Bid was submitted by John and Shelley Masiero for the 5 parcels listed below is $5,100.00 (Minimum bid requirement = $2,200.00) 23-1-07-02-15-401-003; 23-2-07-02-18-301- 052; 23-2-07-02-18-301-053; 23-2-07-11-06-102-023; 23-2-07-11-06-103-010. Mr. Ryan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said bid be referred to Greg Caffey, Director of Development & Housing’s Office. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Ryan, MacAfee, Velloff, Martin, Brake, Fleming, Boulds – 7 NAYS: None – 0
PUBLIC HEARING
The Clerk read the following Notice of Public Hearing.
Pursuant to Illinois Revised Statues, 65 ILCS 5/1 1-91-1, be advised that the City Council for the City of Alton, Illinois, shall conduct a hearing at 7:30 p.m. on June 8, 2016, in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 101 East Third Street, Alton, Illinois, at which place and time all interested persons shall be heard concerning the proposal for vacation of unnamed alley between Joesting Avenue and Washington Avenue legally described as follows:
All of a 15 feet wide alley beginning on the north right of way line of Joesting Avenue, 35 feet wide and extending northeasterly 24 feet, being 91.5 feet northwest of and parallel with the northwesterly right of way line Washington Avenue, 66 feet wide.
AND
All of a 20 feet wide alley beginning at the northwesterly right of way line of Washington Street, 66 feet wide and extending northwesterly 91.5 feet, being 224 feet northeast of and parallel with the northeasterly right of way line of Joesting Avenue, 35 feet wide.
All as shown in Plat Book 10, Page 51 of the Madison County Records, and located in the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 13, Township 5 North, Range 10 West of the Third Principal Meridian, City of Alton, Madison County, Illinois and as shown on the attached Exhibit “A”.
Dated this 16th day of May, 2016.
Mary T. Boulds Mary T. Boulds, City Clerk City of Alton 101 East Third Street Alton, Illinois 62002
Mayor Walker asked if there were any questions from the Aldermen.
Several Aldermen asked questions of the alley vacation.
Mayor Walker asked if there were any questions from the Public.
Mr. Ryan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said Public Hearing adjourn.
The Public Hearing adjourned at 7:45 P.M.
COUNCIL MINUTES, COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORT OF OFFICERS
The Clerk presented the following Council Meeting Minutes of May 25, 2016 and the following Communications: Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, re: Frequent sewage backups at 1818 Clawson Street and the following Report of Officers: City Treasurer, re: Monthly Report for April, 2016; Department of Building & Zoning, re: Monthly Report for May, 2016; Department of Building & Zoning, re: 2015 CLG Annual Report for the City of Alton’s Historical Commission; Department of Building & Zoning, re: Notification to twelve (12) property owners that the City of Alton has received an application from Joshua Young for the creation of a new historic district and that your property is located within the boundaries of this proposed new historic district. 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
Chairman Fleming presented the following Committee of the Whole Meeting Report for June 6, 2016; Resolution, re: Discount and Special Bills Paid; Resolution, re: Dept. of Development & Housing are hereby authorized to accept transfer of real property commonly known as 26 E. 6th
St.; Resolution, re: That the Mayor and other appropriate City officials are authorized and directed to complete the ITEP application; Resolution, re: The administration has recommended changes to the sick leave policies of the City of Alton with regard to persons hired after July 1, 2016; Resolution, re: 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; Resolution, re: That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the attached redevelopment agreement with IGS Investment Properties, LLC; Resolution, re: That the Mayor and appropriate officials are hereby authorized to sign on behalf of the City of Alton the Lease Agreement with Bethesda Temple Church of Alton; Resolution, re: Bid #2016 – 16, Contract for Fuels for Various Departments. Mr. Fleming 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. Fleming 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 June 6, 2016 be allowed and payment be made for same. Mr. Fleming 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. Fleming presented the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that officials of the Dept. of Development & Housing are hereby authorized and directed to accept transfer of real property identified by Parcel Index Number(s): 23-2-07-11-19-401-040, commonly known as 26 E. 6th
St., subject to appropriate title search and review. Mr. Fleming 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. Fleming presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the City of Alton proposes to apply for funding from the 2016 Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) for the rehabilitation of Williams Street which is a brick street in the Christian Hill Historic District; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, 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; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if the ITEP grant is awarded, the City of Alton will fund the local share of project costs as required to complete the project. Mr. Fleming 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. Fleming presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, 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
WHEREAS, such changes require an amendment to Chapter 11 of the City Code of the City of Alton.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON ILLINOIS THAT the attached ordinance be considered. Mr. Fleming 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. Fleming presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of Alton desires to hold special events in cooperation with Alton Casino LLC on the dates of major events at the Alton Amphitheater which special events shall include the outdoor sale of food and alcoholic beverages to promote tourism and the use of Alton Parks; and
WHEREAS, the sale of alcoholic beverages on City of Alton property, requires a variance from the Alton City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, 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. Mr. Fleming 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. Fleming presented the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, 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. Mr. Fleming made a motion, seconded by Mr. Velloff, 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. Fleming presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Bethesda Temple Church of Alton desires to lease 513 Spring Street, Alton, Illinois, which is a vacant lot owned by the City of Alton to maintain the lot and have a small garden; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Alton finds and determines that said portions of City owned property are not currently necessary or required for any municipal purposes and therefore it is appropriate for said lease to be continued.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, 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. Mr. Fleming made a motion, seconded by Mr. Velloff, 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. Fleming presented the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED, By the City Council of the City of Alton, Illinois, that the best bid of Energy Petroleum Company, per the tabulation sheet, is hereby awarded for Bid #2016 – 16 Contract for Fuels for Various Departments. Mr. Fleming 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
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
Mayor Pro Tem Ryan presented the following ordinance for first reading.
Ordinance No. 7520. An Ordinance making an annual appropriation for the City of Alton, in the County of Madison, State of Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2016 and ending March 31, 2017. Mr. Ryan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said ordinance be LAID OVER. The Chair so ordered.
REPORTS AND/OR RESOLUTIONS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES
The Clerk presented the following Alton Beautification and Clean City Committee, re: Minutes of January 7, 2016 and February 4, 2016; Civil Service Commission, re: Minutes of May 4, 2016; Appearance Review Commission, re: Minutes of March 30, 2016 and May 11, 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
APPROVAL OF ACTIONS TAKEN UNDER SUSPENSION OF RULES AT PRIOR MEETING
The Clerk presented the following three (3) resolutions:
1. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON ILLINOIS THAT the Corporation Counselor of the City of Alton to hereby authorized to accept the attached GRANT OF EASEMENT on behalf of the City of Alton and that the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to file the original GRANT OF EASEMENT with the Recorder of Deeds Office, Madison County, Illinois.
2. WHEREAS, the Police Department of the City of Alton, Illinois, desires to purchase Three (3) Ford Explorer SUV and One (1) Ford Taurus Police Sedan, from Victory Lane Ford, Litchfield, Illinois; and
WHEREAS, the vehicles are to be purchased at the price of $28,441.00 per Ford Explorer SUV and $27,200.00 per Ford Taurus Police Sedan.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the Police Chief is hereby authorized and directed to sign and execute any and all documents necessary to purchase Three (3) Ford Explorer SUV and One (1) Ford Taurus Police Sedan, from Victory Lane Ford, Litchfield, Illinois.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Police Chief is hereby authorized and directed to finance said purchases by way of a 48 month Lease/Purchase Agreement with Liberty Bank of
Alton, Illinois for the lease/purchase of said vehicles with an interest rate not to exceed 1.9% per annum; and that the Mayor, Comptroller, Police Chief or any other appropriate city official are further authorized to sign any documents related to said lease/purchase of said vehicles.
3. WHEREAS, the Mayor, Chief of Police and Personnel Director have recommended approval of the agreement between the City of Alton, Illinois and the Police Benevolent and Protective Association Unit #14 covering the command staff of the City of Alton police department; and
WHEREAS, the City Council was advised of the pertinent terms and conditions of said contract in executive session of the regular meeting of the City Council of May 25, 2016 and all questions were satisfactorily answered with regard thereto.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the Mayor, Police Chief and all other appropriate officials of the City of Alton, Illinois are hereby authorized and directed to execute on behalf of the City of Alton, THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ALTON, ALTON, ILLINOIS AND THE POLICE BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION UNIT #14 attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Mr. Ryan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said resolutions be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Ryan, MacAfee, Velloff, Martin, Brake, Fleming, Boulds – 7 NAYS: None – 0
COMMENTS OR RESOLUTIONS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Mr. Ryan presented the following four (4) resolutions:
1. WHEREAS, Alderman Ryan has requested, 6th Street between Ridge Street and Spring Street be closed on July 4, 2016 from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. for a church outreach.
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 6th Street between Ridge Street and Spring Street on July 4, 2016 from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. for a church outreach.
2. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that Section 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 1 of the City Code of the City of Alton shall be amended by changing the start time of the regular meeting of the City Council from 7:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said Section 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 1 of the City Code shall be amended by changing the start time of the standing committee to 6:00 p.m. on the Monday immediately proceeding any regular City Council meeting.
3. WHEREAS, State Statues have recently been amended concerning the mandatory training for alcohol servers in Illinois bars and restaurants.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the attached ordinance be considered.
4. WHEREAS, Alderman James Ryan has requested, that a portion of certain streets be closed on September 24, 2016 to facilitate the Miles for Meso walk sponsored by Simmons, Hanley, Conroy; 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 (contingent upon all required IDOT approvals where applicable) to effectuate the temporary closure on September 24, 2016, of the portions of the following streets as specified below:
Fourth Street between Easton Street and George Street from 7:00 A.M. until Noon
Court Street from Fourth Street to Fifth Street from 7:00 A.M. until Noon
No parking on the north side of Fourth Street from George Street to Henry Street from 8:30 A.M. until 10:30 A.M.
No parking on the west side of Henry Street between Fourth and Fifteenth Streets from 8:30 A.M. until 10:30 A.M.
Barricades (type 3) will block traffic at Eleventh and Twelfth Streets at Alby
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS that Simmons, Hanley, Conroy is the sponsor of this event and will be responsible for any labor costs incurred by the City as it relates to this event.
Mr. Ryan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Velloff, that said resolutions be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Mrs. MacAfee presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the City of Alton entered into an Agreement with Paul Lott and Ray Sinclair d/b/a Sinclair Cedar Ridge Farms, Jointly and severally, referred to as FARMERS; and
WHEREAS, said FARMERS agree to cut, bail and remove grass growing at the old Alton landfill on Alby Street on a regular basis so as to eliminate the burden upon the City to maintain regular mowing at the old Alton landfill property; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works Director of the City of Alton has recommended that said Agreement be extended indefinitely so long as the FARMERS continue to satisfactorily perform their obligations under said Agreement.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the Public Works Director is hereby authorized and directed to execute any and all documents as may be necessary to renew said Agreement from time to time upon the same terms and conditions as originally stated in said Agreement so long as the FARMERS continue to provide proof of insurance as required in said Agreement and satisfactorily maintain the property of the old Alton landfill. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Ryan, that said resolution be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Mr. Brake presented the following two (2) resolutions:
1. WHEREAS, it is necessary to effect the demolition of certain structures deemed unsafe under 65 ILCS 5/11-31-1, the owners of which have neglected or refuses to perform required demolition.
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that its officials and agents are hereby authorized to pursue appropriate legal action against such properties in the Circuit Court as listed below:
2226 Brown
2. WHEREAS, Alderman Brake has requested, that a portion of certain streets be closed on Friday, July 29, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. and Saturday, July 30, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. to facilitate the Main Street UMC event; 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 Benbow Avenue between Main and Washington Avenue and Alley (north) behind 1318 Main Street on Friday, July 29, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. and Saturday, July 30, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m.
Mr. Brake 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 three (3) resolutions:
1. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that a public hearing be held before the City Council at its regular meeting of July 13, 2016, pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/11-91-1 and Alton City Code 6-1-8, to consider the vacation of a portion of Front Street as legally described on the attached legal description and map, with the real estate to accrue to the adjacent parcel owned by Ted Prehn; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk shall publish notice of the public hearing with regard to this matter at the earliest possible date.
2. WHEREAS, the American Queen Steam Boat Company has requested permission to embark and disembark passengers from its cruise line in the City of Alton; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Alton, Illinois recognizes that agreeing to a docking agreement with the American Queen Steam Boat Company will be beneficial to the City of Alton in the promotion of tourism with tourist enjoying the opportunity to visit the City of Alton potentially increasing economic activity within the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the attached docking agreement between the City of Alton and American Queen Steam Boat Company is hereby approved and any prior execution of same by the Mayor or other appropriate city officials is hereby ratified and confirmed.
3. BE IT RESOLVED that the alley between Joesting Avenue and Washington Avenue which was the subject of a public hearing before the City Council at its regular meeting of June 8, 2016 be vacated and that an Ordinance to that effect be drafted and placed on the agenda of the City Council.
Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mr. Ryan, that the Rules of the Council be Suspended in order to act upon said resolutions. 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 resolutions be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Ryan, MacAfee, Velloff, Martin, Brake, Fleming, Boulds – 7 NAYS 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 – 7 NAYS: None – 0
____________________________ Mary T. Boulds MMC City Clerk
(Seal of the City of Alton)
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