Metro East Sun

The Alton City Council met Jan. 25 to advertise tennis court improvement bids.

Here are the meeting's minutes, as provided by the council:

ALTON CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA

JANUARY 25, 2017

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 – Tammy Smith

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 JANUARY 11, 2017. (PLACE ON FILE)

6. COMMUNICATIONS: Republic Services, re: Solid Waste and Recycle Volumes for the month of December, 2016. (PLACE ON FILE)

7. REPORT OF OFFICERS: Animal Control Department, re: Monthly Report December, 2016; City Treasurer, re: Monthly Report for December, 2016; Civil Service Commission, re: 2016 Annual Report. (PLACE ON FILE)

8. REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEE:

A. Committee of the Whole Meeting Report of January 23, 2017. (PLACE ON FILE) (Boulds)

a. Resolution, re: Finance Committee Bills be allowed and payment be made.

b. Resolution, re: That the Mayor and appropriate city officials are hereby authorized and directed to execute any and all appropriate documents to extend the existing contract between the City and Cutting Edge Lawn Service as requested by Cutting Edge Lawn Service in their letter.

c. Resolution, re: The Alton Half Marathon Group is sponsoring a Half Marathon Run in the City of Alton on March 25, 2017 and will require the temporary closure of the outermost eastbound lane of Illinois Route 143 from US Route 67 (The Clark Bridge) to the Melvin Price Lock and Dam Way and the outermost northbound lane of US Route 67 (The Clark Bridge) from the City Limits of Alton and border with the State of Missouri to Illinois Route 143 as above designated, be requested of the Department of Transportation.

d. Resolution, re: 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 March 25, 2017 for portions of the following streets as specified.

e. Resolution, re: That its officials and agents are hereby authorized to pursue appropriate legal action against such properties in the Circuit Court as listed below: 314 Belle St.

f. Resolution, re: That it be a matter of public record that the City of Alton supports and endorses the Alton Regional Convention and Visitor Bureau as the State Certified Bureau for the Alton Metroplex.

g. Resolution, re: That an ordinance be drafted to be considered which would prohibit the practice of permitting the owner or operator of a restaurant or a banquet facility from allowing patrons to bring alcoholic liquor, beer, or wine to the restaurant or banquet facility for consumption on the premises when the owner or operator of the restaurant or banquet facility does not enjoy the privileges of a liquor license from the City of Alton.

h. Resolution, re: That the Comptroller’s Office be authorized to advertise for bids pertaining to the repair and replacement of Summit Street, known as the Summit Street Landslide Repair Project.

i. Resolution, re: That the City of Alton does hereby authorize the City’s Project Engineers, Sheppard, Morgan & Schwaab, Inc., to advertise for bids for the construction of said Hopp Hollow Pump Station Improvements and to report the results of the bids received to the City Council for their consideration.

j. Resolution, re: That the Mayor and appropriate city officials are hereby authorized and directed to execute any and all appropriate documents to extend the existing contract between the City and D&D Tire Service as requested by D&D Tire Service in their letter.

k. Resolution, re: The City Council of the City of Alton Illinois, approves and supports the efforts of the Fire Chief of the City of Alton to pursue with all appropriate documentation a FY 16 SAFER grant providing Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response.

l. Resolution, re: That the Comptroller’s Office be authorized to advertise for bids pertaining to improvements to the Simpson tennis court complex.

m. Resolution, re: That the City of Alton does hereby authorize the City’s Project Engineers, Sheppard, Morgan & Schwaab, Inc., to advertise for bids for the construction of said Wastewater Treatment Plant Storage Shed Improvements and to report the results of the bids received to the City Council for their consideration.

n. Resolution, re: That the Mayor and appropriate City Officials are hereby authorized and directed to sign on behalf of the City of Alton the attached LETTER OF AGREEMENT with Hurford Architects, Inc. dated December 29, 2016.

o. Resolution, re: Bid #2017-02, Kubota Utility Vehicle for the Wastewater Treatment Plant.

9. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES. (Mayor Pro Tem) a. Ordinance No. 7557. An Ordinance amending Section 3 (B) of Chapter 1 of Title 4 of the City Code pertaining to Regulatory Certificates and Liquor Licenses. (LAY- OVER)

10. REPORTS AND/OR RESOLUTIONS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES.

a. Alton Beautification and Clean City Committee, re: Minutes of November 9, 2016. (PLACE ON FILE)

b. Civil Service Commission, re: Minutes of January 4, 2017. (PLACE ON FILE)

11. RESIGNATIONS.

12. APPOINTMENTS.

13. APPROVAL OF ACTIONS TAKEN UNDER SUSPENSION OF RULES AT PRIOR MEETING.

a. Resolution, re: City of Alton has provided that certain holders of liquor licenses may enjoy the privilege to extend the lawful hours of the sale of alcoholic liquor on the respective licensed premises and further clarification of the intent of the City Council with regard to extended hours of operation may be appropriate and that the attached ordinance be considered.

b. Ordinance No. 7556. An Ordinance amending Section 10 of Chapter 4 of Title 4 of the City Code pertaining to late night liquor license.

14. PUBLIC FORUM ADDRESSING CITY BUSINESS.

15. COMMENTS OR RESOLUTIONS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL.

16. 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.

17. ADJOURN.