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City of Edwardsville City Council Proceeding met May 1.

Meeting 07

City of Edwardsville City Council Proceeding met May 1.

Here is the minutes provided by the Council:

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Edwardsville City Council was held at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers with Mayor Patton presiding. Aldermen. Butts, Risavy, Mallon, Krause, Stamer, Louer and Stack answered present on roll call.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all present,

Mayor Patton welcomed everyone in attendance and those viewing on Cable Channel 993 to the meeting and asked if any citizen wanted to address the Council. John Mullane, Plan Commission Chair presented a letter of recommendation to Scott Hanson, Mr. Scott Hanson successes include the overlay district and the I-55 Corridor Pian. William Catalano III acknowledged Aldermen Mallon on property maintenance and rental registration programs. Kim Ausmer spoke about the 2008 flooding and seeking aid from the City of Edwardsville in solving the problem. Kim Ausmer is requesting relief for damages.

Motion by Stamer, seconded by Louer, to approve the Consent Agenda. Jeff Berkbigler, City Attorney added a Pending Litigation under Executive Session. Mayor Patton read Consent Agenda items as follows:

Approval of minutes of Council Meeting on April 18, 2017

Group Health Insurance Fund Report - $256,564.59

Executive Session: Pending Litigation

Roll Call on Consent Agenda: Seven Ayes, with Aldermen Butts, Risavy, Mallon, Krause, Stamer, Louer and Stack voting aye. Motion Carried.

Plan Commission Memo regarding Preliminary Plat of Heck's Subdivision was received for information and file.

Hit It Out of Park Award Presentation was moved to Tuesday, May 02, 2017 Council meeting.

Mayor Patton requested a moment of silence for former Aldermen Joseph Simons who recently passed. Mr. Simons took the oath of office for Ward 4 on May 04, 1993.

Mayor Patton read the Proclamation - Motorcycle Safety & Awareness Proclamation

Whereas, safety is the highest priority for the highways and streets of our City and State; and

Whereas, the great State of Illinois is proud to be a national leader in motorcycle safety, education and awareness; and

Whereas, motorcycles are a common and economical means of transportation that reduces fuel consumption and road wear, and contributes in a significant way to the relief of traffic and parking congestion; and

Whereas, it is especially meaningful that the citizens of our city and state to be aware of motorcycles on the roadways and recognize the importance of motorcycle safety; and

Whereas, the members of A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois Inc. (A Brotherhood Aimed Toward Education), continually promote motorcycle safety, education, and awareness in high school drivers' education programs and to the general public in our City and State, presenting motorcycle awareness programs to over 120,000 participants in Illinois over the past five years; and

Whereas, all motorcyclists should join A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois Inc. in actively promoting the safe operation of motorcycles as well as promoting motorcycle safety, education, awareness and respect of the citizens of our City and State; and

Whereas, the motorcyclists of Illinois have contributed extensive volunteerism and money to national and community charitable organizations; and

Whereas, during the month of May, all roadway users should unite in the safe sharing of roadways within the City of Edwardsville, and throughout the great State of Illinois;

Therefore, I Hal R. Patton, Mayor of the City of Edwardsville, in the great state of Illinois, in recognition of 30 years of A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois Inc., and over 676,000 registered motorcyclists statewide, and in recognition of the continued role Illinois serves as a leader in motorcycle safety, education and awareness, Do Hereby proclaim the month of May, this year 2017, as

Motorcycle Awareness Month:

In the City of Edwardsville, and urge all motorists to join in an effort to improve safety and awareness on our roadways.

In Witness Thereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the City of Edwardsville to be affixed.

Motion by Stamer, seconded by Louer, to approve a Class E Special Event Liquor License for City of Edwardsville Parks & Recreation for the McGauley Softball Tournament to be held at Vadalabene Field located at 501 Voge Ave, Edwardsville, IL 62025 on July 7-9, 2017.

Roll Call: Seven Ayes, with Aldermen. Butts, Risavy, Mallon, Krause, Stamer, Louer and Stack voting aye, Motion Carried.

Motion by Butts, seconded by Stamer, to approve a Class F Special Use Liquor License for Global Brew Inc for the "Always a Cougar Cookout” event to be held at Birger Hall at 30 North Circle Drive, Edwardsville, IL 62025 on Thursday, May 04, 2017.

Roll Call: Seven Ayes, with Aldermen Butts, Risavy, Mallon, Krause, Stamer, Louer and Stack voting aye. Motion Carried.

Motion by Stack, seconded by Louer, to approve a Class F Special Use Liquor License for Global Brew Inc for the “Taste of Edwardsville' event to be held at LCCC Leclaire Room located at 600 Troy Rd, Edwardsville, IL 62025 on Saturday, May 13, 2017.

Roll Call: Seven Ayes, with Aldermen Butts, Risavy, Mallon, Krause, Stamer, Louer and Stack voting aye. Motion Carried.

Motion by Stamer, Seconded by Stack, to approve a License to Conduct a Raffle for the Goshen Theatre Project with chances to be sold on Friday, May 12, 21017.

Roll Call: Seven Ayes, with Aldermen. Butts, Risavy, Mallon, Krause, Stamer, Louer and Stack voting aye, Motion Carried.

Motion by Stamer, seconded by Stack, to approve a License to Conduct a Raffle for the Madison County Extension Education Foundation with chances to be sold on June 17, 2017.

Roll Call: Seven Ayes, with Aldermen Butts, Risavy, Mallon, Krause, Stamer, Louer and Stack voting aye, Motion Carried.

Motion by Butts, seconded by Stamer, to accept with regret the resignation of SJ Morrison from Edwardsville/SIUE Community Destination Group effective immediately.

Roll Call: Seven Ayes, with Aldermen Butts, Risavy, Mallon, Krause, Stamer, Louer and Stack voting aye. Motion Carried.

Jeff Berkbigler, City Attorney thanked Alderman Mallon and Alderman Butts for their service to the City of Edwardsville.

Confirmation of Poll of Council on April 20, 2017 to approve the Separation Agreement with E. Scott Hanson. Roll Call: Seven Ayes, Motion Carried,

Minutes of Finance Committee meeting on April 13, 2017 were received for information and file.

Motion by Risavy, seconded by Krause, to approve Claims in the amount of $862,353.69 (Regular) $34,564.36 (Library) for a total of $896,918.05.

Roll Call: Seven Ayes, with Aldermen Butts, Risavy, Mallon, Krause, Stamer, Louer and Stack voting aye. Motion Carried.

Motion by Risavy, seconded by Stack, to suspend rules to pass on first reading An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 6013-06-16 Making Appropriations For The Fiscal Year Beginning The First Tuesday In May, A.D., 2016 And Ending The Monday Preceding The First Tuesday In May, A.D., 2017.

Roll Call: Seven Ayes, with Aldermen Butts, Risavy, Mallon, Krause, Stamer, Louer and Stack voting aye. Motion Carried.

Motion by Risavy, seconded by Louer, to approve same.

Roll Call: Seven Ayes, with Aldermen. Butts, Risavy, Mallon, Krause, Stamer, Louer and Stack voting aye. Motion Carried.

Motion by Risavy, seconded by Stack, to approve a Resolution Authorizing the Transfer of General Funds to Other Designated Funds of the City of Edwardsville.

Roll Call: Seven Ayes, with Aldermen Butts, Risavy, Mallon, Krause, Stamer, Louer and Stack voting aye. Motion Carried.

Next Finance Committee meeting will be announced.

Minutes of Public Safety meeting on April 10, 2017 were received for information and file,

Change Order #10 for the Campus Station Project to L. Wolf Company in the increased amount of $8,671.00 was received for information and file,

Change Order #3 for the Combined Station Project to IMPACT Strategies, Inc in the decreased amount of $1,947.00 was received for information and file.

Next Public Safety Committee meeting will be announced.

Minutes of the Public Services Committee meeting on April 11, 2017 were received for information and file.

Motion by Mallon, seconded by Stamer, to approve the Award of the 2017-2018 MFT Material Letting by Group Number 1 to:

Group 1. Maclair Asphalt Sales, LLC for Cold Mix (EZ Street) Asphalt in the amount of $3,540.00.

Roll Call: Seven Ayes, with Aldermen Butts, Risavy, Mallon, Krause, Stamer, Louer and Stack voting aye. Motion Carried.

Motion by Mallon, seconded by Stamer, to approve the Award of the 2017-2018 MFT Material Letting Group Number 2 to:

Group 2. Christ Brothers Asphalt Inc. for Hot Mix Asphalt in the amount of $49,000.00

Roll Call: Seven Ayes, with Aldermen. Butts, Risavy, Mallon, Krause, Stamer, Louer and Stack voting aye. Motion Carried.

Motion by Mallon, seconded by Louer, to approve the Award of the 2017-2018 MFT Material Letting Group Number 5 to:

Group 5. Kienstra-Illinois, LLC for the Concrete Contract in the total contract amount of $70,875.00.

Roll Call: Seven Ayes, with Aldermen Butts, Risavy, Mallon, Krause, Stamer, Louer and Stack voting aye. Motion Carried.

Motion by Mallon, seconded by Louer to approve the Award of the 2017-2018 MFT Material Letting Group Number 6 to:

Group 6. Beelman Logistics, LLC for Coarse Aggregate in the total contract amount of $17,234.00.

Roll Call: Seven Ayes, with Aldermen Butts, Risavy, Mallon, Krause, Stamer, Louer and Stack voting aye. Motion Carried.

Motion by Mallon, seconded by Stamer, to approve a Sole Source Resolution for the Quince Street Drainage Improvements to RCS Construction Inc. in the amount of $40,000.00.

Roll Call: Seven Ayes, with Aldermen Butts, Risavy, Mallon, Krause, Stamer, Louer and Stack voting aye. Motion Carried.

Motion by Mallon, seconded by Louer, to approve a Professional Services Agreement with Crawford, Murphy, and Tilly Inc for the Water Treatment Plant Evaluation and Asset Management Plan in the amount of $124,670.00.

Roll Call: Seven Ayes, with Aldermen. Butts, Risavy, Mallon, Krause, Stamer, Louer and Stack voting aye. Motion Carried.

Motion by Mallon, seconded by Stamer, to approve a Professional Services Agreement with Oates Associates Inc. in the amount of $15,000.00 for the Watershed Nature Center Trail Connection.

Roll Call: Seven Ayes, with Aldermen Butts, Risavy, Mallon, Krause, Stamer, Louer and Stack voting aye. Motion Carried.

Motion by Mallon, Seconded by Louer, to approve a Professional Services Agreement with Oates Associates Inc. in the amount of $29,700.00 for the IL-157 & Center Grove Road Nature Trail Connection.

Roll Call: Seven Ayes, with Aldermen Butts, Risavy, Mallon, Krause, Stamer, Louer and Stack voting aye. Motion Carried.

Motion by Mallon, Seconded by Stamer, to approve a Resolution Approving the Preliminary Plat of Stone Cliff Manor Phase II Subdivision.

Roll Call: Seven Ayes with Aldermen Butts, Risavy, Mallon, Krause, Stamer, Louer and Stack voting aye. Motion Carried.

Next Public Services Committee meeting will be announced.

Minutes of Administrative & Community Service Committee meeting on April 13, 2017 were received for information and file.

Motion by Butts, seconded by Stamer, to approve a Ordinance Amending Chapter 114, Article IV, Division 2 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Edwardsville - Limited or Prohibited Parking Areas - prohibits parking on both sides of Hawthorne Hills Drive and Villa Court.

Roll Call: Seven Ayes with Aldermen Butts, Risavy, Mallon, Krause, Stamer, Louer and Stack voting aye. Motion Carried.

Motion by Butts, seconded by Risavy, to approve a Ordinance Amending Chapter 114, Article IV, Division 3 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Edwardsville (Designation of Stop Intersections) - establishes stop intersections within Hawthorne Hills Subdivision.

Roll Call: Seven Ayes, with Aldermen Butts, Risavy, Mallon, Krause, Stamer, Louer and Stack voting aye. Motion Carried.

Motion by Butts, seconded by Stamer, to approve a Ordinance Amending Chapter 114, Article IV, Division 3 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Edwardsville (Designation of Yield Intersections) - establishes a yield intersection within Hawthorne Hills Subdivision.

Roll Call: Seven Ayes, with Aldermen Butts, Risavy, Mallon, Krause, Stamer, Louer and Stack voting aye. Motion Carried.

Motion by Butts, seconded by Stack, to approve a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Request Proposals for the Sale and Redevelopment of the Public Safety Building. (400410 N. Main Street).

Roll Call: Seven Ayes, with Aldermen Butts, Risavy, Mallon, Krause, Stamer, Louer and Stack voting aye, Motion Carried.

An Ordinance Annexing Certain Territory to the City of Edwardsville, New Poag Associates LLC 15.2 Acre Tract on New Poag Road - Annexes the 15.2 Acre Reserve PUD site was filed for second reading.

Plan Commission Minutes from 02/22/17 were received for information and file.

Next Administrative & Community Service meeting will be announced.

Mayor Patton presented an Appreciation Award to Aldermen Butts and Mallon for their 20 years of combined years of service to the City of Edwardsville.

Council recessed at 8:10 p.m. and went into Closed Session at 8:15 p.m. Council reconvened into Open Session at 8:55 p.m.

Council adjourned.

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