Members of the Alton City Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow, July 27.
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 is the meeting agenda as provided by the Alton City Council:
ALTON CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
JULY 27, 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 JULY 13, 2016.
(PLACE ON FILE)
6. COMMUNICATIONS: Sitton Energy Solutions, re: Proposal – Level 1 Energy Audit, Alton Public Works Building; Republic Services, re: Solid Waste and Recycle Volumes for June 2016. (PLACE ON FILE)
7. PETITIONS: Larry R. Manns, re: Petition to annex property consisting of approximately 0.20 acres more or less. (PLACE ON FILE)
8. REPORT OF OFFICERS: Monthly Treasurer’s Report for June, 2016; Comptroller, re: Overtime Analysis for June, 2016. (PLACE ON FILE)
9. REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEE.
A. Committee of the Whole Meeting Report for July 25, 2016. (Place on File) (Fleming)
a. Resolution, re: Finance Committee Bills be allowed and payment be made.
b. Resolution, re: That the Mayor and appropriate officials are hereby authorized and directed to sign on behalf of the City the proposal received from Andres medical Billing, LTD.
c. Resolution, re: The City of Alton Historic Commission recommends changes to the Historic Commission Regulations and that the attached ordinance be considered.
d. Resolution, re: That the mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the attached professional services contract between Heartlands Conservancy and the City of Alton for pedestrian/bicycle master planning services.
e. Resolution, re: That the mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the attached Intergovernmental Agreement between Madison County Mass Transit District and the City of Alton regarding the Alton Regional Multi-modal Transportation Center.
f. Resolution, re: That permission be requested from the Illinois Department of Transportation to temporarily close off certain streets on August 27, 2016 for the Greater Madison County Federation of Labor day parade in the City of Alton.
g. Resolution, re: That the attached ordinance annexing the aforesaid territory to the City of Alton pursuant to the voluntary Petition of Larry Manns be considered.
h. Resolution, re: Greater Madison County Federation of Laborers desires to hold a special event on August 27, 2016, which event shall include the outdoor sale of food and alcoholic beverages and that the following special event be and is 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.
i. Resolution, re: The City of Alton and James E. Dempsey desire to enter into a new Lease Agreement for farm property for the years 2017 and 2018 and that the Mayor and appropriate city officials are hereby authorized and directed to execute the attached Lease Agreement.
j. Resolution, re: That the Comptroller is hereby authorized to solicit local financial institutions for their respective quotes so as to provide a line of credit to be used for the purchase of three ambulances.
k. Resolution, re: Bid #2016-19; Demolition of 616 Olmstead Way
l. Resolution, re: Bid #2016-20 Asbestos Abatement at 1914 Washington Ave., 2121 CountryClub Drive, 240 W. 19th Street and 2421 Clawson Street.
10. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES. (Mayor Pro Tem)
a. Ordinance No. 7529. An Ordinance vacating a portion of Front Street. (LAY OVER)
11. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES. (Mayor Pro Tem)
a. Ordinance No. 7527. An Ordinance amending the City Code pertaining to training for alcohol servers in Illinois Bars and Restaurants. (ADOPT)
12. REPORTS AND/OR RESOLUTIONS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES.
a. ADA Committee, re: Minutes of August 24, 2015. (PLACE ON FILE)
b. Oriental Garden Committee, re: Minutes of June 9, 2016 (PLACE ON FILE)
c. Alton Amphitheater Commission, re: Minutes of May 16, 2016; May 19, 2016 and June 27, 2016. (PLACE ON FILE)
d. Alton Historical Commission, re: Minutes of July 5, 2016. (PLACE ON FILE)
13. RESIGNATIONS.
14. APPOINTMENTS.
15. APPROVAL OF ACTIONS TAKEN UNDER SUSPENSION OF RULES AT PRIOR MEETING.
a. Ordinance No. 7528. Amended Ordinance amending Section 2 of Chapter 5 of Title l of the City Code pertaining to the start time of the City Council and Committee Meetings.
b. Resolution, re: That Steve Gibson working with the Comptroller, is hereby authorized to purchase the Caterpillar Inc., Model: 926M Wheel Loader, trading in the Deere 444E owned by the City.
c. Resolution, re: That the Mayor and appropriate City Officials are hereby authorized and directed to accept the technical proposal presented to the City of Alton dated June 6, 2016 from ECOEngineers of Des Moines, Iowa.
16. PUBLIC FORUM ADDRESSING CITY BUSINESS.
17. COMMENTS OR RESOLUTIONS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL.
18. 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.
19. ADJOURN.
*If prospective attendees require an interpreter or other access accommodation needs, please contact the Alton City Clerk’s Office at 618-463-3522 no later than 48 hours prior to the commencement of the meeting to arrange the accommodations.
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