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City of Edwardsville Administrative and Community Services Committee met June 29.

Here is the minutes provided by the Committee:

Present:

Art Risavy; Joyce Schwartz; Will Krause; Terry Reising; SJ Morrisom; Julie Reising; Eric Williams; Anne Fritz; Ryam Zwijack; Dave Bentorn; Jeff Berkbigler; Craig Kalogery; Walt Williams; Cody King; Jeff Mills

Public Comment:

Julie Reising spoke on behalf of the Ora Jane Woods homeowners association. She spoke about the Heck's subdivision. She's concerned with the roadway going up to her house. Terry Reising spoke of the concern about a potential driveway being put in during construction of the new Heck's subdivision. Eric Williams spoke to the fact that there is about 50 feet of property along E. Lake Dr. that is public Right of Way from the intersection of Mallard Ln. North. The Reising's have maintained the road for the last 30 years and are concerned with what could potentially happen with the development of this new subdivision.

1. Approval of minutes for June 15, 2017 ACS Meeting - Motion to approve (Krause), seconded (Morrison) and voted all ayes.

2. Correspondence & Announcements: None

3. Council

Matters

A.) Filed for Second Reading:

An Ordinance Amending Chapter Six of the Codified Ordinances (Alcoholic Beverages - Section 6-57 Training for Licensees and Employees) - Amends a recent change to Edwardsville Liquor Code to clarify new Beverage Alcohol Sellers/Servers Education and Training (BASSET) Training requirements - (amended from first reading to allow 90 days for completion of training) - Some provisions have been put in. The length of certification is valid for three years from the date of issue. It does have to be live training. There was a lengthy discussion as to why the City is requiring this. There were concerns expressed regarding making the training easier and more accessible for individuals who need it. The Chamber of Commerce is coordinating a meeting on July 6" with liquor license establishments to meet with the police officers involved with this training to get a better understanding about what this is all about. The reason the ordinance is requiring the server to be 21 years of age is because they felt they would be more mature than someone who is under 21. Motion to hold (Krause), seconded (Risavy) and voted all ayes.

B.) New Items:

1.) Approval to award Leclaire Lake Retaining Wall Contract to Keller Construction Inc. in the amount of $124,124.33- An amended version came out of Public Services. Public Services recommended going with the alternate bid of $149,528.87. Motion to approve the alternate bid of $149,528.87 (Krause), seconded (Risavy) and voted all ayes to forward to Council.

2.) Ordinance Ascertaining the Prevailing Rate of Wages for Public Works of the City of Edwardsville, Madison County Illinois-Ordinance adopted and updated annually listing the annual rate of pay for required various trades within Madison County for all Contracts utilizing Public Funds per State Statutes (Request suspension of rules and passage on 1" reading for compliance with State of Illinois Requirements) - This is an annual requirement from the State. Motion to approve (Krause), seconded (Risavy) and voted all ayes to forward to Council.

C.) Items Held in Committee: None

D, Items Returned to Committee No

4. Boards and Commissions:

A.) Plan Commission

B.). Zoning Board of Appeals

C.) Human Relations Commission

D.) Historic Preservation Commission

E.) Recreation, Arts and Special Events Board

F.) ETEC

G.) Library Board

H.) Band Board

.) Cool Cities

5. Old Business:

A.) Ordinance 6039-04-17 Grass & Weed height discussion - A resolution was passed that if the grass is over 6", then you are in violation. There were some issues with how this would be enforced. The City has a mowing contract that does not specify the grass should be mowed under 6". Staff will do an ordinance amending the height from 6" to 8". The current ordinance will need to be enforced until this change can be made. Committee had discussion regarding hay making operations and what should be done with that.

6. New Business:

Walt Williams discussed the resolution for the Special Projects Park Fund. The Finance Committee approved it. This resolution is a way of providing the funds to the Special Parks. This is not a competitive grant. It will be divided equally among the Special Parks mentioned in the resolution. None of the funds are to go to salaries. Funds could be used for event programmers because you're increasing the outreach. The City has determined that 14.28% of funds collected annually from the Tourism Fund be allocated to the Special Parks in the form of the annual Special Parks Project Fund. Motion to approve (Krause), seconded (Risavy) and voted all ayes to forward to Council.

7. Next ACS Meeting: Thursday, July 13, 2017 at 5:30pm at City Hall

8. Adjournment - Motion to adjourn (Krause), seconded (Risavy)

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