City of Collinsville City Council met April 10.
Here is the minutes as provided by the council:
A. Call Meeting to Order
Mayor Miller called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
B. Roll Call
Also present: City Manager Mitch Bair, Corporate Counsel Steve Giacoletto, and City Clerk Kim
Wasser.
Present: 5 - Councilman Nancy Moss, Councilman Jeff Kypta, Councilman Jeff
Stehman, Councilman Cheryl Brombolich, and Mayor John Miller
Absent: 0
C. Invocation
Delivered by Pastor Myles Holmes of Revive Church.
D. Pledge of Allegiance
Recited.
E. Proclamations/Recognition/Presentations
1. Presentation of the Empty Bowl Fundraiser check to the Collinsville Food Pantry
Eva Giovando and members of the Collinsville Womens Club presented a check from the Empty
Bowl fundraiser to the Collinsville Food Pantry Director Angel Lipham. She indicated the event was a
success and they raised more money than last year. The Empty Bowl event raised $14,265.46 this
year. Ms. Lipham thanked the Collinsville Womens Club for hosting the event. Ms. Giovando
announced the Fire Dept. won "The Best Soup" contest.
Mayor Miller spoke on behalf of the Council and thanked the Collinsville Womens Club and
volunteers for their efforts.
F. Business Prior to Public Input
G. Council Discussion
H. Speakers from the Floor
Robert Thiel thanked Councilmen Moss and Kypta for their years of service. He congratulated newly
elected Councilmen David Jerome and Donna Green.
Myrna Parker spoke of a concern regarding the Sumner Blvd. area. She spoke of 138 Sumner Blvd.
as being a 2 story home with an adjacent garage and apartments. The home is no longer owner
occupied and Section 8 housing assistance is being sought by the landlord. She indicated a City
employee currently owns the home. She mentioned various issues occuring at the home. She spoke
of the impact to the neighborhood. She indicated neighbors were not notified of the HUD proposal.
Karen McReynolds thanked Councilmen Moss and Kypta for their years of dedication and service to
citizens. She spoke of their individual attributes that they brought to the Council. She spoke of their
campaign.
Mary Drumm thanked Councilmen Moss and Kypta. She spoke of a newspaper article in which
Donna Green and David Jerome commented about negativity at Council meetings. She talked about
the public needing to speak up when necessary. She indicated some people told her they will not
speak up for fear of retaliation and others do not believe it would beneficial.
Phil Astrauskas thanks Councilmen Moss and Kypta and welcomed new councilmembers. He
indicated a low voter turnout. He mentioned the need of a townhall meeting format. He indicated he
was upset that nothing was sent out on how to arrange for a large trash pick up or the utility tax
rebate. He advised that he was a landlord and indicated that communities cannot dictate Section 8
house.
Kim Kitson indicated she is a resident of Sumner Blvd. and advised the issue is not a racial matter.
She spoke of a decrease in property values due to the issues at the home.
I. Comments & Announcements - Mayor
Mayor Miller thanked the Womens Club for Empty Bowl fundraiser. He also thanked organizations,
Burnout Alley Car Club and Sunrise Kiwanis, who pick up trash along Beltline Road. He also
recognized retiring City employee Steven Pete Moulton for his 28 years of service in the water
department.
He made reference to comments made from the podium and in the newspaper as ways of bullying
people. He reference a newspaper editorial about his use of a handicap permit. He indicated the
author of the editorial did not ask him about his disability but he stopped by his home to talk to him.
He advised he later received an email saying he was not permitted on the gentleman's property. He
indicated the article had false information.
He referred to Collinsville as a great city with a wonderful community. He advised Council and staff
try to do the best they can for everyone.
J. Comments & Announcements - Council Members
Councilman Kypta congratulated newly elected Councilmen Green and Jerome and thanked all the
voters for participating.
Councilman Moss thanked the voters for allowing her to serve the citizens for the past 12 years. She
talked about her service and voting history. She congratulated the new Councilmembers Donna
Green and David Jerome and wished Council the best.
Councilman Stehman addressed the Sumner Blvd. complaint and spoke of his concerns about
properties not being taken care of. He agreed that the City can not do anything about allowing for
Section 8 housing assistance. He indicated Collinsville has the lowest owner occupied residential
property which may cause a lack of ownerships responsibilities. He advised this issue is not about
race or income level but a lack in property maintenance.
Councilman Brombolich addressed Mr. Astrauskas' concerns that people were not notified about
utility tax rebate program and recalled that Finance Director Ammann reported the program was
printed on the water bills. She also addressed his concerns regarding the large trash pick-up and
indicated that program can be scheduled for calling Allied Waste at 656-6883. She indicated
additional information can be found on the City's website.
Mayor Miller indicated the Sumner Blvd. issue was brought to his attention earlier today and City
Manager Bair will address concerns during his comments.
K. Comments & Announcements - City Staff
City Manager Bair advised information will be forwarded to the Community Development Department
for further investigation. He confirmed that the City cannot dictate Section 8 but will address code
enforcement violations. City is looking into additional avenues of communication regarding trash
automation and utility tax rebate. He indicated this information was printed on all water bills and
Republic Services will be sending out information. He encouraged residents to contact City Hall with
questions. Director Ammann advised Republic Services mailed out flyers regarding the new services
and will be doing so again. He advised proactive communication is forthcoming.
L. Consent Agenda
City Clerk Wasser read the Consent Agenda items.
1. Motion to Approve Payment of Bills for the Period Ending March 24, 2017 in
the Amount of $147,409.59
Attachments: Agenda Item Report
Board List 03-24-17
2. Motion to Approve Payroll for the Period Ending March 24, 2017 in the
Amount of $521,737.57
Attachments: Agenda Item Report
Board List 03-24-17
3. Motion to Approve Minutes of the March 27, 2017 Meeting
Attachments: Agenda Item Report
032717 RegMtg.pdf
4. Resolution Reappointing a Member to the Police Pension Board (Tamara
Ammann)
Attachments: Agenda Item Report
Resolution
Mayor Miller asked if the Council wished to pull any items prior to a Motion.
No items were pulled. A motion was made by Councilman Moss, seconded by
Councilman Kypta, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Moss, Kypta, Stehman, Brombolich, and Miller
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
Abstain: 0
M. New Business
1. Ordinance Approving the Transfer of 2017 Volume Cap to City of Aurora
Attachments: Agenda Item Report
Ordinance
Overview by Director Ammann, who advised the City has been allocated $2,475,400 of volume cap
She explained that volume cap is permission to issue that much in private activity bonds. She indicated
that City has no intention of issuing private activity bonds, this ordinance allows for it to be allocated to
the City of Aurora which will allow us to participate in a first-time homebuyers program. She
reminded Council that the City has participated in this program for the past several years but split the
volume cap with SWIDA (Southwestern Illinois Development Authority). She was informed by
SWIDA that they are not in need of additional volume cap this year so the ordinance calls for all to go
to the City of Aurora.
Councilman Brombolich inquired of a list of local banks participating in the program. Director
Ammann advised larger banks are participating, such as Wells Fargo and Bank of America. She also
advised she has referred our small banks to participate.
A motion was made by Councilman Brombolich, seconded by Councilman
Stehman to approve. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Moss, Kypta, Stehman, Brombolich, and Miller
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
Abstain: 0
2. Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of Personal Property Owned by the City of
Collinsville (2003 Ford F550 Dump Truck)
Attachments: DumpTruckSurplusPropertyAgendaItem_041017.docx
Ordinance
Sugar Creek Township Proposal
Public Works Director Dennis Kress reminded Council of the approved purchase of a 2017 Ford
F550 dump truck to replace a 2003 Ford F550. A trade-in allowance of $6,700 was offered by
Landmark Ford for the 2003 Ford F550. Sugar Creek Township has offered to purchase the 2003
Ford F550 dump truck for $15,000. This is a $8,300 savings increase to the City through the efforts
of Street Dept. Foreman Mike Prosser. This ordinance declares the 2003 Ford F550 as surplus and
allows for the sale of the truck to Sugar Creek Township in the amount of $15,000. Staff
recommends approval.
Councilman Moss thanked Foreman Prosser for his efforts.
Councilman Brombolich also thanked Foreman Prosser for his efforts.
Director Kress advised he will be proposing the same concept regarding a tandem dump truck.
A motion was made by Councilman Moss, seconded by Councilman
Brombolich to approve. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Moss, Kypta, Stehman, Brombolich, and Miller
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
Abstain: 0
N. Old Business
1. Resolution Recognizing ILLINOISouth as the City's Certified Tourism Bureau
Attachments: Agenda Item Report
Resolution
City Clerk Wasser advised item was previously tabled on March 27, 2017. A motion was made by
Councilman Kypta, seconded by Councilman Stehman to un-table the item. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Moss - Yes
Kypta - Yes
Stehman - Yes
Brombolich -Yes
Miller - Yes
Mayor Miller advised the City has used ILLINOISouth since 2004. The City has partnered with
Gateway Center and Cahokia Mounds for tourism advertisements. ILLINOISouth has given the City
marketing support for City events and Uptown area. They offer a quarterly newsletter and visitor's
guide. He explained the resolution establishes ILLINOISouth as the City's certified tourism bureau
and its importance of allowing the City to make this decision.
A motion was made by Councilman Moss, seconded by Councilman Stehman
to approve. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Moss, Kypta, Stehman, Brombolich, and Miller
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
Abstain: 0
O. Closed Session
P. Announcements
Q. Adjournment
A motion was made by Councilman Kypta, seconded by Councilman Moss to
adjourn at 7:48 pm. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Moss, Kypta, Stehman, Brombolich, and Miller
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
Abstain: 0
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