Alton City Council met Wednesday, Dec. 14.
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.
Here is the agenda as provided by Alton:
CITY OF ALTON ALTON CITY COUNCIL
DECEMBER 14, 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 6:30 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, Smith, Brake, Fleming, Boulds – 7 ABSENT: None – 0
Mayor Walker called upon Alderman Boulds to lead the Pledge to the Flag.
The Mayor presented a proclamation to Jack Wilcox and family members declaring December 14, 2016 as “Just Keep Walking Day in the City of Alton”.
COUNCIL MINUTES, REPORT OF OFFICERS
The Clerk presented the following Council Meeting Minutes of November 22, 2016 and the following Report of Officers: Department of Building and Zoning, re: Monthly Report for November, 2016; City Treasurer, re: Monthly Report for October, 2016; Alton Fire Department, re: Estimated Fire Loss for November, 2016; Alton Fire Department, re: Largest Single Fire Loss for November, 2016; Alton Fire Department, re: Monthly Fire Damage Report to Assessor’s Office for November, 2016. Mr. Ryan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said reports be placed on file. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Ryan, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Fleming, Boulds – 7 NAYS: None – 0
COMMITTEE REPORT
Chairman Boulds presented the following Committee of the Whole Meeting Report for December 12, 2016; Resolution, re: Discount and Special Bills paid; Amended Resolution, re: Allocation of any new revenues to be received by the City of Alton in consideration for the ambulance services; Resolution, re: Officials and agents authorized to pursue appropriate legal action against such properties in the Circuit Court 301-303 Dry St.; Resolution, re: The Illinois Legislature enacted HB4379, known as the “Local Government travel Expense Control Act” (P.A. 99-604); Resolution, re: That the acceptance of the proposal for professional services directed to the City of Alton from Scheffel and Company, PC; Resolution, re: The Director of Development and Housing has recommended the abatement of the 2016 Tax Levy established by Ordinance No. 7488, which established the $8,750,000.00 General Refunding bond, Series 2016; Resolution, re: The Director of Development and Housing has recommended the abatement of the 2016 Tax Levy established by Ordinance No. 7202, which established the $2,750,000.00 General Obligation Bond, Series 2010; Resolution, re: The Director of Development and
Housing has recommended the abatement of the 2016 Tax Levy established by Ordinance No. 7393, which established the $3,550,000.00 General Obligation Bond, Series 2014; Resolution, re: Ordinance pertaining to establishing a stop sign on Putnam Street at its intersection of Garden Street; Resolution, re: Officials and agents are authorized to pursue appropriate legal action against such properties in the Circuit Court 552 Highland; Resolution, re: Officials and agents are authorized to pursue appropriate legal action against such properties in the Circuit Court 2907 Fernwood; Resolution, re: Officials and agents are authorized to pursue appropriate legal action against such properties in the Circuit Court 3303 Hillcrest, 2724 Residence, 1317 Pearl, 1319 Pearl, 1321 Pearl; Resolution, re: Mayor and appropriate City officials are authorized and directed to execute on behalf of the City of Alton the attached Public Sector Energy Efficiency Program Grant Agreement. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mr. Fleming, that said report be placed on file. The Chair so ordered.
Mr. Boulds 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 December 12, 2016 be allowed and payment be made for same. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mr. Fleming, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Ryan, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Fleming, Boulds – 7 NAYS: None – 0
Mr. Boulds presented the following amended resolution:
WHEREAS, the City of Alton has recently determined to provide ambulance services utilizing the personnel and equipment of the fire department of the City of Alton; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Alton has established reasonable fees to be collected by the City of Alton in consideration of the ambulance services so provided in order to recoup a portion of the costs associated with providing said services; and
WHEREAS, the City of Alton believes that the fees collected by the City in consideration of the ambulance services so provided shall be sufficient to pay the additional costs that will be incurred by the City of Alton in providing the ambulance services; and
WHEREAS, the City of Alton desires to designate an allocation of any new revenues to be received by the City of Alton in consideration for the ambulance services so provided to address the various expenses of operating the fire department of the City of Alton.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the fees charged in association with the provision of the ambulance services by the City of Alton shall be allocated as follows:
A. 70% of said fees shall be deposited into the Alton Firefighters Pension Fund Account;
B. 30% of said fees shall be allocated to The General Fund of the City of Alton which supports the City of Alton fire department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Treasurer shall prepare a monthly report indicating the revenue received from fees associated with the ambulance services provided and verifying the allocations as aforesaid.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Comptroller shall establish a system to track the expenses attributable to the operation of the ambulance service to be available to the public and the alderman. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. MacAfee, that said amended resolution be approved.
PUBLIC FORUM ADDRESSING CITY BUSINESS
Mayor Pro Tem Ryan presented the following request for the floor from Rob Franke. Mr. Ryan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said request be approved.
Mr. Franke took the floor and spoke, re: Ambulances.
The vote is as follows for the above and foregoing resolution: AYES: MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Boulds – 5 NAYS: Ryan, Fleming - 2
Mr. Boulds presented the following resolution:
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:
301-303 Dry St. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mr. Ryan, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Ryan, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Fleming, Boulds – 7 NAYS: None
Mr. Boulds presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the Illinois Legislature enacted HB4379, known as the “Local Government Travel Expense Control Act” (P.A. 99-604) which requires all state and local governments to enact an expense reimbursement policy; and
NOW THEREFORE BE RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON that the City of Alton approves the attached travel policy in substantially the form as attached hereto and made a part hereof. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mr. Ryan, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Ryan, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Fleming, Boulds – 7 NAYS: None – 0
Mr. Boulds presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Scheffel and Company, PC has performed the annual audit for the City of Alton for a number of years, and;
WHEREAS, the City of Alton has been satisfied with the services of Scheffel and Company, PC, in connection with the annual audits, and;
WHEREAS, the City Comptroller recommends the retention of Scheffel and Company, PC to do the annual audits for the year ending March 31, 2017.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Alton Illinois, that the acceptance of the proposal for professional services directed to the City of Alton from Scheffel and Company, PC accepted by Mayor Walker on Novembers 21, 2016 be and is hereby affirmed by the City Council of the City of Alton, Illinois. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mr. Ryan, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Ryan, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Fleming, Boulds – 7 NAYS: None – 0
Mr. Boulds presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the Director of Development and Housing has recommended the abatement of the 2016 Tax Levy established by Ordinance No. 7488, which established the $8,750,000.00 General Obligation Refunding Bond, Series 2016; and
WHEREAS, the City Council determines that a partial abatement of said Tax Levy for 2016, as recommended by the Director of Development and Housing, is appropriate.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the attached Ordinance be considered. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. MacAfee, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Ryan, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Fleming, Boulds – 7 NAYS: None – 0
Mr. Boulds presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the Director of Development and Housing has recommended the abatement of the 2016 Tax Levy established by Ordinance No. 7202, which established the $2,750,000.00 General Obligation Bond, Series 2010; and
WHEREAS, the City Council determines that an abatement of said Tax Levy for 2016, as recommended by the Director of Development and Housing, is appropriate.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the attached Ordinance be considered. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mr. Ryan, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Ryan, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Fleming, Boulds – 7 NAYS: None – 0
Mr. Boulds presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the Director of Development and Housing has recommended the abatement of the 2016 Tax Levy established by Ordinance No. 7393, which established the $3,550,000.00 General Obligation Bond, Series 2014; and
WHEREAS, the City Council determines that an abatement of said Tax Levy for 2016, as recommended by the Director of Development and Housing, is appropriate.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the attached Ordinance be considered. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mr. Ryan, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Ryan, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Fleming, Boulds – 7 NAYS: None – 0
Mr. Boulds presented the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS that the attached Ordinance pertaining to establishing a stop sign on Putnam Street at its intersection of Garden Street be considered. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Ms. Smith, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Ryan, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Fleming, Boulds – 7 NAYS: None – 0
Mr. Boulds presented the following resolution:
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:
552 Highland
Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Ms. Smith, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Ryan, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Fleming, Boulds – 7 NAYS: None – 0
Mr. Boulds presented the following resolution:
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:
2907 Fernwood
Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mr. Fleming, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Ryan, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Fleming, Boulds – 7 NAYS: None – 0
Mr. Boulds presented the following resolution:
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:
3303 Hillcrest 2724 Residence 1317 Pearl 1319 Pearl 1321 Pearl
Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mr. Fleming, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Ryan, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Fleming, Boulds – 7 NAYS: None – 0
Mr. Boulds presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the City of Alton is pursuing a Grant through the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to assist in improving lighting and lighting equipment upgrades at the Alton Wastewater Treatment Plant with the City’s portion of the grant match coming from budget line item 530-2908-9710.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the Mayor and appropriate City officials are hereby authorized and directed to execute on behalf of the City of Alton the attached Public Sector Energy Efficiency Program Grant Agreement between the City of Alton and the Illinois Department of commerce and Economic Opportunity. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mr. Ryan, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Ryan, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Fleming, Boulds – 7 NAYS: None – 0
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
Mayor Pro Tem Ryan presented the following two (2) ordinances for first reading.
Ordinance No. 7549. An Ordinance establishing Chapter 7 of Title 9 of the City Code of the City of Alton, Illinois establishing Chronic Nuisance Properties.
Ordinance No. 7550. An Ordinance adding Chapter 4 of Title 10 of the City Code pertaining to ambulance transport fee schedule.
Mr. Ryan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said two (2) ordinances be LAID OVER. The Chair so ordered.
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES
Mayor Pro Tem Ryan requested first and second reading of Ordinance No. 7551, Ordinance No. 7552, Ordinance No. 7553, Ordinance No. 7554. Mr. Ryan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that the Rules of the Council be Suspended in order to act upon said Ordinances. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Ryan, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Fleming, Boulds, Mayor Walker – 8 NAYS: None – 0
Mayor Pro Tem Ryan presented the following ordinances for first reading.
Ordinance No. 7551. An Ordinance abating the tax heretofore levied by Ordinance No. 7488 for the year 2016 to pay debt service on $8,750,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2015, as established by Ordinance No. 7488, of the City of Alton, Madison County, Illinois.
Ordinance No. 7552. An Ordinance abating the tax heretofore levied by Ordinance No. 7393 for the year 2016 to pay debt service on $3,550,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2014, as established by Ordinance No. 7393, of the City of Alton, Madison County, Illinois.
Ordinance No. 7553. An Ordinance abating the tax heretofore levied by Ordinance No. 7202 for the year 2016 to pay debt service on $2,750,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2010, as established by Ordinance No. 7202, of the City of Alton, Madison County, Illinois.
Ordinance No. 7554. An Ordinance providing for the Annual Tax Levy upon the real estate situated within the corporate limits of the City of Alton, in the County of Madison, State of Illinois, subject to taxation for the fiscal year commencing on the 1st day of April, 2016, and ending on the 31st day of March, 2017.
Mayor Pro Tem Ryan presented the following ordinances for second reading.
Ordinance No. 7551. An Ordinance abating the tax heretofore levied by Ordinance No. 7488 for the year 2016 to pay debt service on $8,750,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2015, as established by Ordinance No. 7488, of the City of Alton, Madison County, Illinois.
Ordinance No. 7552. An Ordinance abating the tax heretofore levied by Ordinance No. 7393 for the year 2016 to pay debt service on $3,550,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2014, as established by Ordinance No. 7393, of the City of Alton, Madison County, Illinois.
Ordinance No. 7553. An Ordinance abating the tax heretofore levied by Ordinance No. 7202 for the year 2016 to pay debt service on $2,750,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2010, as established by Ordinance No. 7202, of the City of Alton, Madison County, Illinois. Mr. Ryan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said Ordinance No. 7551, Ordinance No. 7552, Ordinance No. 7553 be adopted. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Ryan, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Fleming, Boulds – 7 NAYS: None – 0
Mayor Pro Tem Ryan presented the following ordinance for second reading.
Ordinance No. 7554. An Ordinance providing for the Annual Tax Levy upon the real estate situated within the corporate limits of the City of Alton, in the County of Madison, State of Illinois, subject to taxation for the fiscal year commencing on the lst day of April, 2016, and ending on the 31st day of March, 2017. Mr. Ryan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said ordinance be adopted. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Ryan, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Fleming, Boulds – 7 NAYS: None – 0
REPORTS AND/OR RESOLUTIONS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES
The Clerk presented the following Appearance Review Commission, re: Minutes of October 26, 2016 and Minutes of November 21, 2016; Community Relations Commission, re: Minutes of October 5, 2016 and Minutes of November 2, 2016; Alton Zoning Board of Appeals, re: Minutes of November 30, 2016; Alton Historical Commission, re: Minutes of November 1, 2016 and Alton Historic Commission Sub-Committee, re: Minutes of November 3, 2016 and Minutes of November 29, 2016; Civil Service Commission, re: Minutes of November 16, 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, Smith, Brake, Fleming, Boulds – 7 NAYS: None – 0
APPROVAL OF ACTIONS TAKEN UNDER SUSPENSION OF RULES AT PRIOR MEETING
The Clerk presented the following two (2) Ordinances:
Ordinance No. 7547. An Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance concerning Used Merchandise Stores.
Ordinance No. 7548. An Ordinance granting a Special Use Permit to allow a Used Merchandise Store at the property located at 2318-2320 E. Broadway Alton, Illinois. Mr. Ryan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said ordinances be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Ryan, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Fleming, Boulds – 7 NAYS: None – 0
COMMENTS OR RESOLUTIONS FROM THE COUNCIL
Mr. Velloff presented the following resolution:
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:
824 Spruce 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. Fleming presented the following resolution:
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:
3202 Oakwood Mr. Fleming made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said resolution be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
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, Smith, Brake, Fleming, Boulds – 7 NAYS: None – 0
Mary T. Boulds MMC City Clerk
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