Alton City Council met March 8.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Walker.
The Council Members present on call of the roll: Present: Ryan, Macafee, Brake, Fleming, Boulds – 5 Absent: Velloff, Smith - 2
Mayor Walker called upon Deputy Fire Chief Mark Harris to lead the Pledge to the Flag.
Council Minutes, Communications And Report Of Officers
The Clerk presented the following Council Meeting Minutes of February 22, 2017 and the following Communications: Illinois State Police, re: Forfeiture check and the following Report of Officers: Department of Building and Zoning, re: Monthly Report for February, 2017. 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, Brake, Fleming, Boulds – 5 Nays: None – 0 Absent: Velloff, Smith – 2
Committee Report
Chairman Boulds presented the following Committee of the Whole Meeting Report for March 6, 2017; Resolution, re: Discount and Special Bills paid; Resolution, re: That the Public Works Department, Police Department and Fire Department are authorized and directed to effectuate the temporary closure of Wall Street from State Street to the rear of Firehouse tavern to facilitate a St. Patrick’s Day event; Laid Over Bid Report and Resolution, re: Alton WWTP Lighting Upgrade Project; Laid Over Bid Report and Resolution, re: Summit Street Slide Repair. 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 Bills as listed in the Comptroller’s report dated March 6, 2017 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, Brake, Fleming, Boulds – 5 Nays: None – 0 Absent: Velloff, Smith – 2
Mr. Boulds presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Alderman James Ryan has requested, that certain streets be closed on Saturday, March 11, 2017, from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. to facilitate a St. Patrick’s Day event; 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 to effectuate the temporary closure of Wall Street from State Street to the rear of Firehouse tavern on Saturday, March 11, 2017, from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. to facilitate a St. Patrick’s Day event. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mr. Ryan, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Ryan, Macafee, Brake, Fleming, Boulds – 5 Nays: None – 0 Absent: Velloff, Smith – 2
First Reading Of Ordinances
Mayor Pro Tem Ryan presented the following two ordinances for first reading.
Ordinance No. 7561. An Ordinance establishing no parking on Maupin Avenue.
Ordinance No. 7562. An Ordinance establishing a handicapped parking space on the south side of East Third Street East of Alton Street in the City of Alton.
Mr. Ryan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said ordinances be Laid Over. The Chair so ordered.
Second Reading Of Ordinances
Mayor Pro Tem Ryan presented the following ordinance for second reading.
Ordinance No. 7559. An Ordinance amending Section 7 of Chapter 11 of Title 1 of the City Code of the City of Alton pertaining to leave without pay. Mr. Ryan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said ordinance be adopted. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Ryan, Macafee, Brake, Fleming, Boulds – 5 Nays: None – 0 Absent: Velloff, Smith – 2
Mayor Pro Tem Ryan presented the following ordinance for second reading.
Ordinance No. 7560. An Ordinance repealing the Alton Beautification and Clean City Committee. Mr. Ryan made a motion, seconded by Mrs. MacAfee, that said ordinance be adopted. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Ryan, Macafee, Brake, Fleming, Boulds – 5 Nays: None – 0 Absent: Velloff, Smith – 2
Reports And/Or Resolutions Of Special Committees
The Clerk presented the following Civil Service Commission, re: Minutes of January 18, 2017. 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, Brake, Fleming, Boulds – 5 Nays: None – 0 Absent: Velloff, Smith – 2
Approval Of Actions Taken Under Suspension Of Rules At Prior Meeting
The Clerk presented the following two (2) Resolutions:
1. WHEREAS, the City of Alton (Village, City, Township or Park Board) proposes to apply for PEP funds for the following project(s):
Piasa Park Crosswalk Lights Norside Park Improvements Rock Spring Park Improvements Killion Park Improvements Gordon Moore Park Improvements; and
WHEREAS, the funding for the projects may exceed the actual amount granted from PEP funds in which the Village, City, Township or Park Board of City of Alton agrees to fund the completion of the project from another source;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Official Board of the Village, City, Township or Park Board of City of Alton authorizes the filing of the above listed applications to Madison County in adherence to all applicable rules and regulations of the PEP program; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Official Board of the Village, City, Township or Park Board of City of Alton hereby directs and designates the Chief Elected Official to act as the authorized representative in connection with the filing of the aforementioned applications and all concurrent meetings and hearings associated with the project approval process.
2. 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 Underground Network Inc., pursuant to the terms of the Alton Tax Increment Finance Grant Program.
Mr. Ryan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said resolutions be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Ryan, Macafee, Brake, Fleming, Boulds – 5 Nays: None – 0 Absent: Velloff, Smith – 2
Public Forum Addressing City Business
Mayor Pro Tem Ryan presented the following request for the floor from Elliander (Richard) Eldridge, Melissa Scharfinski, Heather Hausman, Alixandria Andrews, Nathan Forbush. Mr. Ryan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said request be approved.
Mr. Eldridge took the floor and spoke, re: Request an amendment to ordinances relating to accessory structures on vacant residential lots and to ordinances related to the lifetime limit of variance requests in commercial zones on the basis of it’s impact on economic development and individual freedom.
Ms. Scharfinske was not present to speak.
Ms. Hausman was not present to speak.
Ms. Andrews was not present to speak.
Mr. Forbush took the floor and spoke, re: Economic/Agricultural Development; Individual Freedoms.
Comments Or Resolutions From The Council
Mr. Ryan 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:
900 Shelly
Mr. Ryan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Fleming, that said resolution be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Mrs. MacAfee presented the following two (2) resolutions:
1. WHEREAS, the Public Works Director has recommended approval of a contract with Wegman Electric Company to investigate the source of electrical problems with the lighting that was intended to illuminate the cabling on the Clark Bridge; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works Director has estimated that such investigation may require a few days of work by Wegman Electric; and
WHEREAS, Wegman Electric has presented a proposal for supplying a three man crew to conduct the aforesaid investigation at a cost of $2,283.00 per day.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON Illinois that the attached proposal from Wegman Electric be accepted.
2. WHEREAS, Barry Clayton has requested, that the alley running east and west between 4th Street and 5th Street and the alley running north and south between 4th Street and 5th Street be closed beginning on May 6, 2017 at 8:00 a.m. until May 7, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. to facilitate ARTEAST.
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 the alley running east and west between 4th Street and 5th Street and the alley running north and south between 4th Street and 5th Street beginning May 6, 2017 at 8:00 a.m. until May 7, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. as shown on the attached drawing.
Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Ryan, that said resolutions be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Mr. Brake presented the following three (3) 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 is officials and agents are hereby authorized to pursue appropriate legal action against such properties in the Circuit Court as listed below:
2419 Elizabeth
2. BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Alton Illinois that the following described street(s) be improved under the Illinois Highway Code:
Name of Thoroughfare Route From To
College Avenue Sidewalk FAU 8961 Holman Street Rock Spring Drive
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, 1. That the proposed improvement shall consist of removal and replacement of existing sidewalk and shall be constructed 5 feet wide and be designated as Section 11-00231-01-SW.
2. That there is hereby appropriated the (additional x Yes __No) sum of one hundred thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) for the improvement of said section from the municipality’s allotment of Motor Fuel Tax funds.
3. That work shall be done by Contract; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk is hereby directed to transmit two certified copies of this resolution to the district office of the Department of Transportation.
3. BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Alton Illinois that the following described street(s) be improved under the Illinois Highway Code:
Name of Thoroughfare Route From To
College Avenue FAU 8961 Central Avenue Washington Avenue
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, 1. That the proposed improvement shall consist of pavement patching, pavement milling, hot-mix asphalt resurfacing, removal and replacement of curb and gutter, removal and replacement of sidewalk and other miscellaneous items of construction and shall be constructed variable 32 to 38 feet wide and be designated as Section 11-00231-00-RS.
2. That there is hereby appropriated the (additional x Yes _No) sum of two hundred fifty thousand Dollars ($250,000.00) for the improvement of said section from the municipality’s allotment of Motor Fuel Tax funds.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk is hereby directed to transmit two certified copies of this resolution to the district office of the Department of Transportation.
Mr. Brake made a motion, seconded by Mr. Fleming, that said resolutions be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Mr. Boulds presented the following two (2) resolutions:
1. WHEREAS, the City of Alton has previously subordinated its interest in a second mortgage in the property owned by Erin C. Frew and John N. Frew at the northeast corner of the intersection of Third Street and Piasa Street in the City of Alton; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Frew are seeking to refinance a existing mortgage and therefore need an additional subordination agreement with the new mortgage they will be executing.
NOW THEREFORE, Be It Resolved By The City Council 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 SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT agreeing that the second mortgage of the City of Alton against the aforesaid property will be subordinate to a mortgage to be executed by Erin C. Frew and John N. Frew in favor of CNB Bank & Trust N.A. to be executed within 60 days hereof.
2. Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton Illinois That upon the recommendation of the Fire Chief of the City of Alton, Bernie Sebold, the Mayor and appropriate city officials are hereby authorized and directed to execute on behalf of the City of Alton a Contractual Agreement with the Illinois Department of Revenue whereby the members of the City of Alton Fire Department will conduct inspections concerning establishments holding a State of Illinois Liquor License in the City of Alton for a set fee all as specified substantially in the forms as attached hereto and made a part hereof.
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, Brake, Fleming, Boulds, Mayor Walker - 6 Nays: None – 0 Absent: Velloff, Smith – 2
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, Brake, Fleming, Boulds – 5 Nays: None – 0 Absent: Velloff, Smith – 2
Executive Session
Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mr. Ryan, that the Council go into executive session to discuss labor negotiations. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Ryan, Macafee, Brake, Fleming, Boulds – 5 Nays: None – 0 Absent: Velloff, Smith – 2
The Council adjourned into Executive Session at 6:49 p.m.
The Council reconvened to open session at 7:12 p.m.
The Council Members present on call of the roll: Present: Ryan, Macafee, Brake, Fleming, Boulds – 5 Absent: Velloff, Smith – 2
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, Brake, Fleming, Boulds – 5 Nays: None – 0 Absent: Velloff, Smith – 2
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