City of Belleville City Council met June 19.
Here is the minutes as 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, J emiifer Gain Meyer, City Treasurer Hardt and City Attorney Hoemer.
Aldermen: Alderman Hazel, Aldennan Kinsella, Alderwoman Pusa, Alderman Buettner,
Alderman Randle, Alderman Tyler, Alderman Anthony, Alderman Ovian, Alderwoman
Schaefer, Aldennan Dintelman, Alderwoman Stiehl, Alderman Weygandt, Alderman Elmore,
Alderman Wigginton, and Alderman Barfield.
Aldennan Gaa excused.
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 and Recreation, Debbie Belleville; Health
and Housing Director, Bob Sabo; Director of Public Works, Jason Poole; Director of Economic
Development, Annissa McCaskill.
Director of Wastewater, Royce Carlisle and Director of Library, Leander Speannan excused.
Pledge
Mayor Eckert led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Public Hearing
None.
Public Participation
Hal Inabinet
Regarding ll-C(3) the increase of the trash collection by $2.00 he is concemed where are the
numbers that justify. The newspaper stated $3,000,000.00 was the intake and $3,000,000.00 was
the cost last year. How did you come up with S2.00? All he saw was a comparison to the
neighboring communities. He would recommend not approving without justification for what
increase there is i.e. +s against -s, future for the next five years.
He submitted a Report of Concern, spoke with the IEPA and the St. Clair County Storm Water
District concerning the lack of erosion control, storm water prevention at the Hofbrauhaus. He
would like to be informed regarding erosion.
Michael Hagberg
Regarding the agreement using TIF money to improve a property which is adjacent to the TIF
District. Is this legal? Thirty years ago the property owner made the decision not to participate
in the TIF. For the past thirty years the property has not paid one dime into the TIF. What
justification is there to take TIF money from other property owners to improve a property that is
adjacent to a TIF. TIF District money is supposed to be spent within the TIF District. He does
not believe it is legal to be spending money outside of the TIF District.
Stewart Lannert
Regarding l1—C(2) Kaskaskia Engineering is getting $27,400.00 and he is wandering about the
competency of Kaskaskia. They did approximately $10,000.00 at Bicentennial Park and the first
good rain came along and washed it all out.
In the newspaper today there was an article regarding the bridge is going about as bad as the beer
hall. Kaskaskia Engineering had a hand in that.
He used to think that people took in homeless kids were very good people were wanting to help
homeless kids but stupid him many do just for the money. Most public servants in the metro east
are mainly in it for the money and benefits.
If you are a democrat in this town it is hard to get arrested. Punching a young girl in the face and
dragging her by her hair, pointing a shot gun in some kids face and shooting at him and it all
goes away. All of the monthly feel good words are just foolish.
Presentations, Recognitions & Appointments
Mayor Eckert recognized Michael Buehlhom with a proclamation in honor of his retirement as
Executive Director of the Metro East Park and Recreation District.
Approval of Minutes
Alderwoman Pusa made a motion seconded by Alderman Wigginton to accept and file the
minutes of City Council June 5, 20l7.
All members voted aye.
Claims. Payroll, and Disbursements
Alderman Kinsella made a motion seconded by Alderman Anthony to approve claims and
disbursements in the amount of $1,428,365.43 and payroll in the amount of $883,957.46.
Members voting aye on roll call: Hazel, Kinsella, Pusa, Buettner, Randle, Tyler, Anthony,
Ovian, Schaefer, Dintelman, Stiehl, Weygandt, Elmore, Wigginton and Barfield. (15)
Reports
Alderman Dintelman made a motion seconded by Alderman Kinsella to approve the Treasurer
Report—May 2017 andStatement of Cash and Investments Report—May 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
Streets and Grades Committee
Alderman Wigginton made a motion seconded by Alderman Dintelman to approve SCI
Engineering Inc. for Consulting and Engineering services at various locations. (MFT/TIF
Funds).
Members voting aye on roll call: Hazel, Kinsella, Pusa, Buettner, Randle, Tyler, Anthony,
Ovian, Schaefer, Dintelman, Stiehl, Weygandt, Elmore, Wigginton and Bariield. (15)
Administration
Alderwoman Stiehl made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Schaefer to approve solicitor _
license requests from Brit Truuts and Kelly Solovj ov, Global Educational Concepts.
All members voted aye.
Finance Committee
Alderman Kinsella made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Pusa to approve Five Year GASB
45 Proposal from MWM Consulting Group.
Members voting aye on roll call: Hazel, Kinsella, Pusa, Buettner, Randle, Tyler, Anthony,
Ovian, Schaefer, Dintelman, Stiehl, Weygandt, Elmore, Wigginton and Barfield. (15)
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Alderman Kinsella made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Pusa to approve Engineering
Proposal for $27,400 from Kaskaskia Engineering Group for Bi—Centennial Park OSLAD Grant
Engineering.
Mayor Eckert stated this grant was stalled by the State two years ago; therefore, the engineering
could not be completed. The City received notification that it can proceed.
Members voting aye on roll call: Hazel, Kinsella, Pusa, Buettner, Randle, Tyler, Anthony,
Ovian, Schaefer, Dintelman, Stiehl, Weygandt, Elmore, Wigginton and Barfield. (15)
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Alderman Kinsella made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Schaefer to approve the increase in
trash collection fees $2.00 monthly for regular and $1.00 monthly for seniors.
Discussion".
Alderman Ovian stated there is a immediate need for six trucks, four of which are critical. There
are four gently used trucks that cannot withstand further use in the community. The $2.00 and
$1.00 will not satisfy. There is a rear loader trash truck that is a 1994 and the city purchased on
3/4/2005. There are three trucks that were gently used that the city purchased and they are used
for yard waste. There are two totes that are getting older (purchased in 2007).
Alderman Ovian stated the city needs more money that just $2.00 and $1.00. No other
community offers a senior discount. The city needs four trucks immediately to avoid
$300,000.00/yr maintenance. Alderman Ovian stated he does not want to come back and ask
people again for more money. In order to do this the city is not telling the people the truth.
Alderman Weygandt stated the $2.00 and $1.00 generates $306,000; $3.00 and $2.00 would
generate $476,000; $4.00 and $2.00 would generate $612,000; and $5.00 and $3.00 would
generate $778,000. A new truck is $175,000.00. If you would go with $3.00 and $2.00 you can
purchase two new trucks. You will save in maintenance cost. The city needs new trucks and
cannot keep purchasing used trucks and putting money into them. · »
. Alderman Buettner stated he is not opposed to the increase and the city has a good trash system
which is economical; however, he has not been provided with hard numbers to justify an
increase. He requested Finance Director, Jamie Maitret, to provide a cost analysis. He does not
want to come back next year and ask for another increase. Alderman Buettner is concemed with
the residents that cannot afford the increase.
Mayor Eckert stated the regular trash fees have not been raised in seven years and senior trash
fees have not been raised in eight years partly due to the recession. Mayor Eckert stated there is
one truck in the budget for the current fiscal year.
Finance Director, Jamie Maitret, stated the city has purchased one to two trucks annually over
the last eight years. Currently, the City's trash fee is bringing in approximately $3,000,000.00
and currently the City is spending $3,000,000.00 with the expenses as they are. The landfill fees
have gone up every year and the landfill has approached the City and advised they can no longer
freeze the rates. Union contracts are another 3% on May lst. In her opinion, the $2.00 and
$1.00 will cover the increases over the next year. $290,000.00 has been budgeted for
maintenance. Last year the maintenance cost was $350,000.00.
Mayor Eckert stated it was asked at the Finance meeting why the city does not privatize; Mayor
Eckert stated it would hurt the citizens, the city will lose control and the employees will have to
be laid off.
Alderman Wigginton asked how many trucks are actually on the street; Director of Public
Works, Jason Poole, stated 10 trucks per day. Director of Public Works, Jason Poole, stated the
Administration has purchased twelve sanitation trucks, a new building and a new pickup truck
since 2007.
Alderman Wigginton asked if four trucks broke down where would the money come from to
replace; Director of Finance, Jamie Maitret, stated in the past when the city tried not to raise the
fees due to maintenance and the gas spike, the city subsidized the overages with tax revenues in
the general fund. Now, the tax revenues are drying up and the city can no longer subsidize.
Alderman Kinsella stated he supports the $2.00 and $1.00 because he feels the people in Ward 1
will accept this and would be willing to look at it again; however, they would like the council to
be conservative.
Alderman Randle requested the finance director and director of public works get together and
work up an intermediate plan regarding the costs (landfill, maintenance, salary increases) that
will replace the fleet over the next three to five years.
Members voting aye on roll call: Hazel, Kinsella, Pusa, Randle, Tyler, Anthony, Schaefer,
Dintelman, Stiehl, Wigginton and Barfield. (l 1)
Members voting nay on roll call: Buettner, Ovian, Weygandt and Elmore. (4)
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Alderman Kinsella made a motion seconded by Alderman Dintelman to approve the following
items:
Grant fundingfor PSOP and ATS, totaling amount levied for this grant ($37,000) from General
& Community Assistance Fund.
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Grant funding of $3,500 to Franklin Neighborhood Association for Summer Camp from General
& Community Assistance Fund.
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Grant Funding of $3,500 to SWIC (AmeriCorps) for 17‘“ Street Neighborhood Association for
Summer Camp from General & Community Assistance Fund.
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Grant Funding of $10,000 to BASIC Initiative from General & Community Assistance Fund.
Members voting aye on roll call: Hazel, Kinsella, Pusa, Buettner, Randle, Tyler, Anthony,
Ovian, Schaefer, Dintelman, Stiehl, Weygandt, Elmore, Wigginton and Barfield. (15)
Communications
Alderwoman Pusa made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Stiehl to approve the following
communications:
Communication from Althoff Catholic High School requesting to hang four(4) banners on light
poles on the North side of Main Street in front of Althoff. These banners will replace the current
banners.
The display content will be "We Are Faith, We Are Virtue, We Are Aspiring to Achieve Our
Personal Best in All We Do. We Are Althoff".
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Communication from Evidence Based Care for Everyone to have their annual Rally to Improve
Birth & Baby Fair on Saturday, September 9, 2017 from 10:00 am — Noon at the northwest
corner of the Public Square.
All members voted aye.
Petitions
None.
Resolutions
Alderman Wigginton made a motion seconded by Alderman Ovian to read by title only
Resolution 3304.
All members voted aye.
Alderwoman Stiehl made a motion seconded by Alderman Kinsella to approve RESOLUTION
3304 A Resolution designating a developer for redevelopment of certain property in the TIF III
redevelopment project area and adjacent properties and declaring an intent to reimburse certain
redevelopment project cost.
Discussion".
Assistant Director of Economic Development, Eric Schauster, stated this Resolution is not
obligating the city financially. The full development agreement will come through committee
and council. One property is in a TIF and one is not.
Alderman Buettner asked why does there have to be an agreement to make an agreement; Mayor
Eckert stated so the developer can move his project forward.
Members voting aye on roll call: Hazel, Kinsella, Pusa, Buettner, Randle, Tyler, Anthony,
Ovian, Schaefer, Dintelman, Stiehl, Weygandt, Elmore, Wigginton and Barfield. (15)
Ordinances
Alderman Wigginton made a motion seconded by Alderman Barfield to read by title only 8060-
2017.
All members voted aye.
Alderman Anthony made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Schaefer to approve the following
Ordinances:
Ordinance No. 8060-2017
An Ordinance amending Title IX (General Regulations), Chapter 92 (Health and Sanitation),
Section 92.22 (Residential Refuse Collection Fee) of the revised ordinances of the City of
Belleville, Illinois as amended.
Members voting aye on roll call: Hazel, Kinsella, Pusa, Randle, Tyler, Anthony, Ovian,
Schaefer, Dintelman, Stiehl, Weygandt, Elmore, Wigginton and Barfield. (14)
Member voting nay on roll call: Buettner. (1)
Unfinished Business
Mayor Eckert stated there has-been a significant amount of progress at the Hofbrauhaus over the
last two weeks.
They are hanging dry wall, the temporary HVAC has been installed, they are still waiting on
utilities. The Shrine and the engineer of the project are working with the IEPA regarding
erosion. There has been improvements in their discussion where the project has been stalled.
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Alderman Randle requested an update regarding city hall; Mayor Eckert stated it should be
completed the early part of September. Both roofs have been completed. Also completed,
demolition, asbestos abatement and HVAC.
Miscellaneous& New Business
Alderman Kinsella made a motion seconded by Alderman Randle Motor Fuel Claims in the
Amount of $11,502.34.
Members voting aye on roll call: Hazel, Kinsella, Pusa, Buettner, Randle, Tyler, Anthony,
Ovian, Schaefer, Dintelman, Stiehl, Weygandt, Elmore, Wigginton and Barfield. (15)
Executive Session
Alderman Randle made a motion seconded by Alderman Wigginton to discuss personnel,
litigation, workers’ compensation, property acquisition, transfer of property and collective
bargaining.
All members voted aye.
Entered executive session at 8:00 p.m.
Restuned from Executive Session at 8:25 p.m.
Alderman Wigginton made a motion seconded by Alderman Bartield to approve a workers'
compensation settlement in the amount of $25,000.25.
Members voting aye on roll call: Hazel, Kinsella, Pusa, Buettner, Randle, Tyler, Anthony,
Ovian, Schaefer, Dintelman, Stiehl, Weygandt, Elmore, Wigginton and Bariield. (15)
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Alderman Anthony made a motion seconded by Alderman Elmore to give the City Attorney to
enter into a Settlement Agreement regarding case City of Belleville v. Fischer Lumber Company,
St. Clair County Circuit Court Case No. ll-L-599.
Members voting aye on roll call: Hazel, Kinsella, Pusa, Buettner, Randle, Tyler, Anthony,
Ovian, Schaefer, Dintelman, Stiehl, Weygandt, Elmore, Wigginton and Barfield. (15)
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Alderman Pusa made a motion seconded by Alderman Hazel to approve a Memorandum of
Understanding between the City of Belleville and Teamsters Automotive, Petroleum and Allied
Trades, Union No. 50 (concerning dissolution of Belleville Township).
Members voting aye on roll call: Hazel, Kinsella, Pusa, Buettner, Randle, Tyler, Anthony,
Ovian, Schaefer, Dintelman, Stiehl, Weygandt, Elmore, Wigginton and Barfield. (15)
Adjournment
Alderman Elmore made a motion seconded by Alderman Ovian to adjourn at 8:27 pm.
All members voted aye.
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