City of Belleville City Council met May 1.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
Mayor Mark Eckert called this meeting to order.
Mayor Eckert explained the disaster procedures. Mayor Eckert reminded anyone speaking this evening to step up to a microphone because the meetings are being taped and posted the next day on the website.
Mayor Eckert requested City Clerk Jennifer Gain Meyer to call roll. Members present on roll call: City Clerk, Jennifer Gain Meyer, City Treasurer Hardt and City Attorney Hoerner.
Aldermen: Alderman Hazel, Alderman Kinsella, Alderwoman Pusa, Alderman Buettner, Alderman Randle, Alderman Tyler, Alderman Anthony, Alderman Ovian, Alderwoman Schaefer, Alderman Dintelman, Alderman Gaa, Alderwoman Stiehl, Alderman Weygandt, Alderman Elmore, Alderman Wigginton, and Alderman Barfield.
ROLL CALL DEPARTMENT HEADS
Roll Call Department Heads: Police Chief, Bill Clay; Fire Chief, Tom Pour; Finance Director, Jamie Maitret; City Engineer, Tim Gregowicz; Director of Maintenance, Ken Vaughn; Human Resource Director, Sherry Favre; Director of Parks; Recreation, Debbie Belleville; Health and Housing Director, Bob Sabo; Director of Public Works, Jason Poole; Director of Wastewater, Royce Carlisle; Director of Economic Development, Annissa McCaskill; Director of Library, Leander Spearman.
PLEDGE
Mayor Eckert led the Pledge ofAllegiance.
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Larry Hamann
For the last few months he has been picking up trash i.e. telephone books along 6th Street.
Stewart Lannert
It's been a lug fest tonight. It seems the bobbleheads have taken over the entire city administration. He supposes the people in the audience are bobbleheads. The business at the Shrine excuses are like the dog ate my homework. The excuses the so called dedicated men use are laughable. He thinks Belleville was taken for a ride and personally he feels the aldermen and
the mayor should be tried for malfeasance of office.
Rose Wilson
She stated she had hoped that tonight would be on a positive note. She would like to. congratulate everyone that was newly elected and hopes the next four years will be spent working together and not fighting.
Phil Elmore
Tomorrow morning at Belleville East there is a committee, Broken Hearts Program, District 201 and they have invited all aldermen at 8: 30 a.m. This will be a drinking and driving exercise for high school students. On Thursday morning States Attorney, Brendan Kelly, will there to put on a mock court trial for the second part of the exercise.
PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITIONS & APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Eckert recognized the character word of the month " self-discipline" meaning, think about your words and actions and then making choices that are right.
Mayor Eckert stated Congress designated May as National Military Appreciation Month in 1999 to ensure the nation was given the opportunity to publically demonstrate their appreciate for the sacrifices and successes made by our service members —past and present. Mayor Eckert recognized individuals in the military in the audience.
Alderman Wigginton made a motion seconded by Alderman Dintelman to approve Mayor Eckert recommendations for his Department Head and StaffAppointments for fiscal year 2017- 2018.
Members voting aye on roll call: Hazel, Kinsella, Pusa, Randle, Tyler, Anthony, Ovian, Schaefer, Dintelman, Gaa, Stiehl, Weygandt, Elmore, Wigginton and Barfield. ( 15)
Members voting nay on roll call: Buettner. ( 1) 7CX
Alderman Hazel made a motion seconded by Alderman Gaa to approve Mayor Eckert recommendations for City Council Committee Appointments for fiscal year 2017- 2018.
Members voting aye on roll call: Hazel, Kinsella, Pusa, Buettner, Randle, Tyler, Anthony, Ovian, Schaefer, Dintelman, Gaa, Stiehl, Weygandt, Elmore, Wigginton and Barfield. (16)
Mayor Eckert recognized Danielle Lanxon from Belleville East High School who earned both a silver medal and a bronze medal in the 2017 Special Olympics World Games.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Alderman Pusa made a motion seconded by Alderman Stiehl to accept and file the minutes of City Council April 17, 2017.
All members voted aye.
CLAIMS, PAYROLL, AND DISBURSEMENTS
Alderman Wigginton made a motion seconded by Alderman Anthony to approve claims and disbursements in the amount of$2,021, 099.64 and payroll in the amount of$889,238.04.
Members voting aye on roll call: Hazel, Kinsella, Pusa, Buettner, Randle, Tyler, Anthony, Ovian, Schaefer, Dintelman, Gaa, Stiehl, Weygandt, Elmore, Wigginton and Barfield. (16)
REPORTS
Alderman Pusa made a motion seconded by Alderman Gaa to accept and file the city attorney report dated April 28, 2017.
All members voted aye.
ORAL REPORTS
ORAL REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES, SPECIAL
COMMITTEES AND ANY OTHER ORAL REPORTS FROM THE ELECTED
OFFICIALS OR STAFF ADMINISTRATION
Alderman Anthony made a motion seconded by Alderman Schaefer to approve the public safety software contract between the City ofBelleville and Information Technologies, LLC.
Members voting aye on roll call: Hazel, Kinsella, Pusa, Buettner, Randle, Tyler, Anthony, Ovian, Schaefer, Dintelman, Gaa, Stiehl, Weygandt, Elmore, Wigginton and Barfield. ( 16)
Alderman Hazel made a motion seconded by Alderman Pusa to approve revised City of Belleville logo.
Members voting aye on roll call: Hazel, Kinsella, Pusa, Buettner, Randle, Tyler, Anthony, Ovian, Schaefer, Dintelman, Gaa, Stiehl, Weygandt, Elmore, Wigginton and Barfield. (16)
Alderman Ovian made a motion seconded by Alderman Anthony to approve the
Intergovernmental Agreement between City of Belleville and Village of Swansea for 9- 1- 1 and non 9- 1- 1 Dispatching Services.
Members voting aye on roll call: Hazel, Kinsella, Pusa, Buettner, Randle, Tyler, Anthony, Ovian, Schaefer, Dintelman, Gaa, Stiehl, Weygandt, Elmore, Wigginton and Barfield. (16)
COMMUNICATIONS
Alderman Randle made a motion seconded by Alderman Elmore to approve the
following communications:
Communication from Beacon Ministry requesting to hold their 4th Annual 5K
Run/Walk on Saturday, July 22, 2017.
Communication from Hands to Help requesting to close East A Street between Michigan and Lucinda on June 17th to host a benefit.
Communication from Memorial Hospital requesting permission to hold their 10th Annual 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, September 9, 2017 beginning at 8 AM, starting and ending at Memorial Hospital.
All members voted aye.
PETITIONS
None.
RESOLUTIONS
Alderman Tyler made a motion seconded by Alderman Kinsella to read by title only and as a= group 3301.
All members voted aye.-
Alderman ye:
Alderman Tyler made a motion seconded by Alderman Wigginton to approve the following resolutions:
RESOLULTION 3301
A resolution authorizing the grant of sidewalk easement.
Discussion.
Alderman Anthony thanked Alderman Tyler in his efforts to help this disabled person. This sidewalk goes across city property.
Members voting aye on roll call: Hazel, Kinsella, Pusa, Buettner, Randle, Tyler, Anthony, Ovian, Schaefer, Dintelman, Gaa, Stiehl, Weygandt, Elmore, Wigginton and Barfield. ( 16)
ORDINANCES
None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Alderman Buettner asked if there is an update on the Shrine Development; Mayor Eckert stated the meeting was canceled and City Attorney Hoerner has been in contact with their attorney.
Alderman Buettner asked if there are concerns regarding their financing; Mayor Eckert stated they have been advised by the Oblates and their counsel that they are working diligently to get the project 100% back on track.
Alderman Buettner asked the Mayor if he has had any contact with the Kellers'; Mayor Eckert stated he has not spoken with Mr. Keller since the last council meeting.
Alderman Wigginton stated this development agreement was between the Shrine and the Kellers'. The City is providing a sewer line and some incentives. The developer receives no money until the project is producing revenue.
Mayor Eckert stated no one is more disappointed that it has taken this long to see progress; however, he is very optimistic and the Shrine needs this project.
Alderman Buettner asked if there is any recourse if the project does not progress i.e. reimburse the city for the cost ofthe sewer line; Mayor Eckert stated this is premature.
MISCELLANEOUS & NEW BUSINESS
Alderman Elmore made a motion seconded by Alderman Dintelman Motor Fuel
Claims in the Amount of$ 34, 281. 49.
Members voting aye on roll call: Hazel, Kinsella, Pusa, Buettner, Randle, Tyler, Anthony, Ovian, Schaefer, Dintelman, Gaa, Stiehl, Weygandt, Elmore, Wigginton and Barfield. (16)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Alderman Wigginton made a motion seconded by Alderman Elmore to adjourn at 7: 31 pm.
All members voted aye.
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