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City of Collinsville City Council met April 24

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City of Collinsville City Council met April 24.

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 Jeff Kypta, Councilman Jeff Stehman, Councilman Cheryl

Brombolich, Councilman Nancy Moss, and Mayor John Miller

Absent: 0

C. Invocation

Delivered by Pastor Jeff Young of First United Presbyterian Church.

D. Pledge of Allegiance

Recited.

E. Proclamations/Recognition/Presentations

F. Business Prior to Public Input

G. Council Discussion

H. Speakers from the Floor

Bob DesPain spoke of the April 10 Council meeting. He mentioned the Mayor's comments regarding

a BND article. He indicated the Mayor stopped by his home to discuss the article. Mr. DesPain

advised he was not home with the Mayor stopped by. He indicated he sent an email advising the

Mayor of a no trespassing notification.

Karen McReynolds spoke of the April 10 Council meeting and mentioned the Mayor's comments

regarding freedom of speech and bullying. She referenced the First Amendment and rights associated.

She spoke of the July 13, 2015 Council meeting and former City Manager Williams.

Phil Astrauskas spoke of the postcards regarding the bulk item pick up. He indicated the water bills

regarding City information was unreadable as the information was stamped on top of other

information. He suggested sending out letters in an envelope with the Collinsville logo. He mentioned

an article in the Journal regarding TIF. He spoke of a comment made by Councilman Stehman

regarding high rental property rates. Mr. Astrauskas advised that Collinsville is ranked number 4 on

rental property rates for cities with a population of 25,000 or more. He indicated Alton, E. St. Louis

and Belleville are ranked higher than Collinsville.

I. Comments & Announcements – Mayor

Mayor Miller indicated that he misspoke at the previous meeting regarding freedom of speech. He

read a Proclamation declaring April 24-28 as Arbor Day Appreciation Week.

J. Comments & Announcements - Council Members

Councilman Stehman thanked Councilmen Moss and Kypta for their years of service to the City.

Councilman Kypta reminded citizens not to blow grass clipping into the street.

Councilman Moss spoke of the upcoming swearing in ceremony. She indicated she and Councilman

Kypta will continue to serve the citizens until them.

K. Comments & Announcements - City Staff

None.

L. Consent Agenda

City Clerk Wasser read the Consent Agenda.

1. Motion to Approve Payment of Bills for the Period Ending April 14, 2017 in

the Amount of $1,895,775.88

Attachments: Agenda Item Report

Board List 03-01-17 Insurance

Board List 03-31-17

Board List 04-07-17

Board List 04-07-17 Utility Rebates

Board List 04-14-17

2. Motion to Approve Payroll for the Period Ending April 7, 2017 in the Amount

of $531,814.37

Attachments:

Agenda Item Report

Board List 04-07-17

3. Motion to Approve Minutes of the April 10, 2017 Meeting

Attachments:  Agenda Item Report

041017 RegMtg.pdf

4. Resolution Requesting Permission from the Illinois Department of

Transportation (IDOT) to Close Vandalia for the VFW Memorial Day Parade

Attachments:  Agenda Item Report

Resolution

Request letter and Insurance

5. Resolution Requesting Permission from the Illinois Department of

Transportation (IDOT) to Close Main Street for Italian Fest

Attachments:  Agenda Item Report

Resolution

Request letter and Insurance

6. Resolution Requesting Permission from the Illinois Department of

Transportation (IDOT) to Close Main Street for the Italian Fest Parade

Attachments:  Agenda Item Report

Resolution

Request letter and Insurance

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 Kypta, seconded by

Councilman Moss, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the

following vote:

Aye: 5 - Kypta, Stehman, Brombolich, Moss, and Miller

Nay: 0

Absent: 0

Abstain: 0

M. New Business

1. Ordinance Accepting an Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission

Settlement Contract Lump Sum Petition and Order

Attachments: Agenda Item Report 

Ordinance 

Settlement Contract

Overview by Stacey O'Brien, Human Resource Coordinator, who advised ordinance authorizes

settlement payment in the amount of $2,435.58 to Tim Severine. Employee was injured August 30,

2016 during defensive training. His medical expenses and temporary disability benefits have been

paid. Mr. Severine has returned to work.

A motion was made by Councilman Brombolich, seconded by Councilman

Stehman to approve. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 5 - Kypta, Stehman, Brombolich, Moss, and Miller

Nay: 0

Absent: 0

Abstain: 0

2. Ordinance Authorizing the Purchase of a Zoll "X-Series" Cardiac Monitor in

the Amount of $31,646.73

Attachments: Agenda Item Report

Staff Memo

Ordinance

Doug Deadmond, Administrative Officer for the Fire Department, indicated the request is for the

purchase of a cardiac monitor (X-Series) from Zoll Medical for $31,646.73. He explained bids were

not gathered since Zoll is a sole source vendor for the item necessary. This monitor will replace a 11

year old model (E-Series) that is outdated and does not transmit EKG information to the hospital.

After trade-in of the E-Series, the new monitor will be under the $35,000 budgeted amount which

was included in the Capital Improvement Plan.

Councilman Brombolich inquired as to how many outdated units are in operation at the Fire

Department and Mr. Deadmond advised there are 2 but this will replace 1. He further explained the

Fire Department has a total of 5 monitors, 1 was replaced last year, 2 are 4 years old and 2 are 11

years old.

Mr. Deadmond briefly explained the purpose of the cardiac monitors and the benefits of having an up

to date model, such as the X-Series, in that it allows the hospital to receive EKG information and

prepare for advance care of the patient prior to arrival.

Mayor Miller spoke of the recent American Heart Association award to the Fire Department

regarding the use of such monitors.

A motion was made by Councilman Moss, seconded by Councilman

Brombolich to approve. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 5 - Kypta, Stehman, Brombolich, Moss, and Miller

Nay: 0

Absent: 0

Abstain: 0

3. Resolution Giving Final Plat Approval to Subdivision Under Collinsville

Subdivision Control Ordinance Being a Subdivision of a Fraction of Section

29, Township 3 North Range 8 West, of the Third Principal Meridian,

Madison County, Illinois, (Resubdivision of Lot 15 of Final Plat of Collinsville

Crossing)

Attachments:  Agenda Item Report

Resolution

FinalPlatPage1

FinalPlatPage2

Overview by Community Development Director David Bookless, who displayed an aerial map of the

Home Depot parking lot (Lot 15). He explained the front area of the parking lot (approximately

20,000 square feet) would be divided as an outlot for a potential quick service restaurant. Plat has

been reviewed by staff and meets requirements for Final Plat.

Councilman Brombolich inquired of required parking and Director Bookless indicated there is

adequate parking. He also explained the tenant will go through the site plan review before the

Planning Commission.

A motion was made by Councilman Stehman, seconded by Councilman

Brombolich to approve. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 5 - Kypta, Stehman, Brombolich, Moss, and Miller

Nay: 0

Absent: 0

Abstain: 0

N. Old Business

O. Closed Session

P. Announcements

City Clerk Wasser read the Yard of the Month announcement.

Mayor Miller announced the Hometown Heroes banner dedication on Saturday, April 29 at 10:00 am

at the American Legion hall. He indicated there are an additional 145 banners. He thanked Pat and

Leonard Reitz for their efforts.

1. The Community Appearance Board is now accepting nominations for the

Yard of the Month contest. Nominations can be submitted via the City's

website or by calling me at 346-5204.

Q. Adjournment

A motion was made by Councilman Kypta, seconded by Councilman Moss to

adjourn at 7:29 pm. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 5 - Kypta, Stehman, Brombolich, Moss, and Miller

Nay: 0

Absent: 0

Abstain: 0

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