Alton City Council July 12.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Alton, Illinois was held in the City Council Chambers, City Hall Building, Alton, Illinois at the hour of 6:30 p.m. on the above date.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Walker.
The Council Members present on call of the roll:
Present: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
Absent: None – 0
Mayor Walker called upon Alderwoman Smith to lead the Pledge to the Flag.
Council Minutes and Report of Officers:
The Clerk presented the following Council Meeting Minutes of June 28, 2017 and the following Report of Officers: Alton Fire Department, re: Estimated Fire Loss for June, 2017; Alton Fire Department, re: Monthly Fire Damage Report to Assessor’s Office for June, 2017; Alton Fire Department, re: Largest Single Fire Loss for June, 2017; City Treasurer, re: Monthly Report of June, 2017. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said reports be placed on file. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Campbell, Macafee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
Nays: None – 0
Petitions:
The Clerk presented the following Petition, re: StraightUP Solar – Charles Melton Jr. request a Special Use Permit for installing a roof top, grid tied 5.67 kilowatt solar photovoltaic array. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said petition be referred to the Plan Commission. The Chair so ordered.
Committee Report:
Chairman Campbell presented the following Committee of the Whole Meeting Report for July 10, 2017; Resolution, re: Discount and Special Bills paid; Laid Over Bid Report and Resolution, re: Bid #2017 – 09, Contract for Fuels for Various Departments; Resolution, re: Ordinance establishing a reserved parking space for the City Attorney on the City Hall parking lot be considered; Resolution, re: To establish “No Parking” zone in the 2400 block of Gillis Street, no parking on the east side of the 2200 and 2300 blocks of Gillis Street, and no parking on the east side of Marietta Street and that the attached ordinance be considered; Laid Over Resolution, re: That the Corporation Counselor is authorized and directed to prepare an Ordinance for the consideration of the City Council which would establish additional tax or fee of Two Dollars ($2.00) per night on hotel rooms and motel rooms in the City of Alton; Laid Over Resolution, re: That the Mayor and appropriate officials are hereby authorized to execute the attached Agreement for Professional Services with Bartlett & West Inc. and the attached with Ecoengineers; Resolution, re: That the Fire Chief and appropriate personnel are hereby authorized and directed to donate twenty (20) of the self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) previously used by the City of Alton Fire Department to the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshall Equipment Exchange Program; Resolution, re: That the Mayor, Fire Chief and other appropriate city officials are hereby authorized and directed to enter into the Agreement for Collection with Northwest Collectors Inc. of Rolling Meadows, Illinois; Bid Report and Resolution, re: Bid #2017 – 12, Asbestos Abatement at 301 – 303 Dry Street for the Building and Zoning Department; Bid Report and Resolution, re: Bid #2017 – 14; Demolition of 3310 Mayfield for the Building and Zoning Department. Mr. Campbell made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said report be placed on file. The Chair so ordered.
Mr. Campbell presented the following resolution:
Be It Resolved that the Discount and Special Bills Paid; also all Expenditure Bills as listed in the Comptroller’s report dated July 10, 2017 be allowed and payment be made for same. Mr. Campbell made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Campbell, Macafee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
Nays: None – 0
Mr. Campbell presented the following resolution:
Be It Resolved, By the City Council of the City of Alton, Illinois, that the best bid of Petroleum Traders Corporation, per the tabulation sheet, is hereby awarded for Bid #2017 – 09 Contract for Fuels for Various Departments. Mr. Campbell made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said resolution be approved.
Mr. Campbell presented the following amendment:
Whereas, the Public Works Department and City garage have expressed concerns about the reliability of local delivery and services provided with regard to the City of Alton Contract for Fuels; and
Whereas, Public Works Department and City garage has recommended that we continue to utilize the services of Piasa Motor Fuels, LLC as our local fuel provider based on the bid submitted by Piasa Motor Fuels, LLC.
Now Therefore, Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois, that the bid of Piasa Motor Fuels, per the tabulation sheet attached hereto and made a part hereof, is hereby awarded for Bid #2017-09 “Contract for Fuels for Various Departments”. Mr. Campbell made a motion, seconded by Ms. Smith, that said amendment be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Campbell, Macafee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
Nays: None – 0
Mr. Campbell made a motion, seconded by Mrs. MacAfee, that said resolution as amended be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Campbell, Macafee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
Nays: None – 0
Mr. Campbell presented the following resolution:
Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois, that the attached ordinance establishing a reserved parking space for the City Attorney on the City Hall parking lot be considered. Mr. Campbell made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Campbell, Macafee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elloitt, Boulds – 7
Nays: None – 0
Mr. Campbell presented the following resolution:
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Alton, Illinois deems it advisable to establish “No Parking” zone in the 2400 block of Gillis Street, no parking on the east side of the 2200 and 2300 blocks of Gillis Street, and no parking on the east side of Marietta Street; and
Whereas, the Police Department of the City of Alton has conducted a traffic study and made recommendations with regard thereto.
Now Therefore, Be It Resolved By The City Council The City Of Alton Illinois, that the attached ordinance be considered. Mr. Campbell made a motion, seconded by Mrs. MacAfee, that said resolution be approved.
Mrs. MacAfee presented the following amendment:
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Alton, Illinois deems it advisable to establish “No Parking” zone on the east side of Gillis Street from 2429 to 2216 Gillis Street.
Whereas, the Police Department of the City of Alton has conducted a traffic study and made recommendations with regard thereto.
Now Therefore, Be It Resolved By The City Council The City Of Alton Illinois, that the attached ordinance be considered. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that said amendment be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Campbell, Macafee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
Nays: None – 0
Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that said resolution as amended be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Campbell, Macafee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
Nays: None – 0
Mr. Campbell presented the following resolution:
Whereas, the City of Alton received a grant for the purchase of new self- contained breathing apparatus in 2016; and,
Whereas, the compliance with the terms of the grant required that the city would donate the previously used self-contained breathing apparatus owned by the City of Alton after the new equipment was available and put into service.
Now Therefore, Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois that the Fire Chief and appropriate personnel are hereby authorized and directed to donate twenty (20) of the self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) previously used by the City of Alton Fire Department to the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshall Equipment Exchange Program due to the fact that said equipment has been replaced by new equipment purchased by the City of Alton through a grant. Mr. Campbell made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Campbell, Macafee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
Nays: None – 0
Mr. Campbell presented the following resolution:
Whereas, the Fire Chief of the City of Alton has recommended that the City Council authorize entering into an Agreement For Collection with regard to charges for ambulance services provided by the City of Alton with Northwest Collectors Inc. of Rolling Meadows, Illinois, in substantially the form attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Now Therefore, Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois that the Mayor, Fire Chief and other appropriate city officials are hereby authorized and directed to enter into the Agreement For Collection with Northwest Collectors Inc. of Rolling Meadows, Illinois in substantially the form attached hereto and made a part hereof. Mr. Campbell made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Campbell, Macafee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
Nays: None – 0
Mr. Campbell presented the following resolution:
Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton Il, that the best bid of Abatepro, Inc for Asbestos Abatement at 301 – 303 Dry Street in the amount of $3,400.00, be awarded for Bid #2017 – 12 for the Building & Zoning Department. Mr. Campbell made a motion, seconded by Mrs. MacAfee, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Campbell, Macafee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
Nays: None – 0
Mr. Campbell presented the following resolution:
Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton Il, that the best bid of S. Shafer Excavating Inc for demolition of 3310 Mayfield in the amount of $7,700.00 be awarded for Bid #2017 – 14 for the Building & Zoning Department. Mr. Campbell made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Campbell, Macafee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
Nays: None – 0
First Reading Of Ordinances:
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following ordinance for first reading.
Ordinance No. 7575. An Ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 5304 which established a handicapped parking space adjacent to 938 Pearl Street and Ordinance No. 7018 which established a handicapped parking space in front of 625-627 Liberty Street. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said ordinance be Laid Over. The Chair so ordered.
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee requested first and second reading of Ordinance No. 7576. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that the Rules of the Council be Suspended in order to act upon said Ordinance. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Campbell, Macafee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds, Mayor Walker – 8
Nays: None – 0
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following ordinance for first reading.
Ordinance No. 7576. An Ordinance of the City of Alton, Madison County, Illinois, to enter into an Community Development Park & Recreation Loan.
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following ordinance for second reading.
Ordinance No. 7576. An Ordinance of the City of Alton, Madison County, Illinois, to enter into an Community Development Park & Recreation Loan. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said ordinance be adopted. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Campbell, Macafee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
Nays: None – 0
Second Reading Of Ordinances:
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following ordinance for second reading.
Ordinance No. 7570. An Ordinance amending Section 8 of Chapter 3 of Title 4 of the City Code pertaining to penalties on Food and Beverage Tax. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said ordinance be adopted. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Campbell, Macafee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
Nays: None – 0
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following ordinance for second reading.
Ordinance No. 7571. An Ordinance amending Section 7 of Chapter 19 of Title 1 of the City Code pertaining to locally imposed and administrative tax rights and responsibility. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said ordinance be adopted. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Campbell, Macafee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
Nays: None – 0
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following ordinance for second reading.
Ordinance No. 7572. An Ordinance amending Section 4 of Chapter 3 of Title 4 of the City Code pertaining to penalties on Utility Tax. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said ordinance be adopted. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Campbell, Macafee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
Nays: None – 0
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following ordinance for second reading.
Ordinance No. 7574. An Ordinance granting a Special Use Permit to allow a 80’ antenna at the property located at 1002 Martin Luther King Drive, Alton, Illinois. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said ordinance be adopted. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Campbell, Macafee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
Nays: None – 0
Reports And/Or Resolutions Of Special Committees
The Clerk presented the following Building Board of Appeals, re: Minutes of June 29, 2017 and Haskell Playhouse Committee, re: Minutes of July 7, 2017. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that said minutes be placed on file. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Campbell, Macafee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
Nays: None – 0
Resignations:
Mayor Walker presented the following resignation of Judy Egelhoff from the Alton Amphitheater Commission and the resignation of Mark Wuellner from the Appearance Review Commission. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that said resignations be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Campbell, Macafee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
Nays: None – 0
Other Business:
The Clerk presented the following Laid Over Resolution:
Whereas, the cost incurred by the City of Alton in connection with the billing, collection and accounting of the fees for refuse and garbage services provided by the City of Alton for the benefit of residential dwellings within the City has substantially increased.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois, that the administrative charge of $1.00 per month per dwelling unit shall be increased to $4.00 per month per dwelling unit. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. MacAfee, that said resolution be Laid Over. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Campbell, Macafee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
Nays: None – 0
Approval Of Actions Taken Under Suspension Of Rules At Prior Meeting
The Clerk presented the following resolution and ordinance.
1. Whereas, the City Council (the “Council”) of the City of Alton, Madison County, Illinois (the “City”), has requested from the County Board of Madison County for a $200,000.00 Park and Recreation Loan to assist in constructing improvements at Gordon Moore Park; and
Whereas, the City of Alton qualifies for the Park and Recreation Loan through Madison County Community Development which would provide low interest financial assistance for the completion of the project.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois, that the attached ordinance concerning a loan from Madison County Community Development in the amount of $200,000 be considered.
2. Ordinance No. 7573. An Ordinance ascertaining the prevailing rate of wages for Laborers, Workmen, and Mechanics employed on Public Works for the City of Alton, Illinois. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that said resolution and ordinance be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Campbell, Macafee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
Nays: None – 0
Public Forum Addressing City Business:
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following request for the floor from Edna Johnson. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Velloff, that said request be approved.
Ms. Johnson took the floor and spoke, re: One year contract that approve for police to patrol Housing authority and making Housing Authority $35,000 and the resident needs a police sub-station.
Comments Or Resolutions From The Council:
Mr. Campbell presented the following three (3) resolutions:
1. Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois, that the attached Lease Agreement between the City of Alton and Catdaddy’s Tavern, be and hereby is approved and the Mayor is authorized to execute the agreement.
2. Whereas, Larry Kulp on behalf of the Alton Knights of Columbus has requested, that East 4th Street between Langdon and George Streets be closed on August 11, 2017, from 3:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. to facilitate a Knights of Columbus Family Night.
Whereas, the City Council has considered the request, which was submitted in a timely manner, and does hereby approve said request.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois, that the Public Works Department, Police Department and Fire Department are hereby authorized and directed to effectuate the temporary closure of East 4th Street between Langdon and George Streets on August 11, 2017, from 3:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on the condition that Knights of Columbus be responsible for any extra labor costs incurred by the City as it relates to this event.
3. Whereas, the Alton Road Runners Club is sponsoring a road race in the City of Alton which constitutes a public purpose;
Whereas, this road race will require the temporary closure of the east bound lanes of McAdams Highway (IL. RTE 100, a State Highway in the City of Alton from 06:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on November 25, 2017.
Whereas, Section 4-408 of the Illinois Highway Code authorizes the Department of Transportation to issue permits to local authorities to temporarily close portions of State Highways for such public purposes.
Now Therefore, Be It Resolved by the City Council of the City of Alton that permission to close off the east bound lanes of McAdams Highway (IL RTE. 100) from East Broadway to U.S. Rte 67 to the city limits of Alton as above designated, be requested of the Department of Transportation.
Be It Further Resolved that this closure shall occur during the approximate time period between 06:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on November 25, 2017.
Be It Further Resolved that traffic from the closed portion of highway shall be detoured over routes with an all-weather surface that can accept the anticipated traffic, which will be maintained to the satisfaction of the Department and which is conspicuously marked for the benefit of traffic diverted from the State highway. (The parking of vehicles shall be prohibited on the detour routes to allow an uninterrupted flow of two-way traffic.)* The detour route shall be as follows: The two (2) west bound lanes of McAdams Hwy. will be divided into two-way traffic lanes (one lane west and one lane east) from East Broadway and U.S. Rte. 67 to Stanka Lane. *To be used when appropriate.
Be It Further Resolved, that the Alton Road Runners Club assumes full responsibility for the direction, protection, and regulation of the traffic during the time the detour is in effect.
Be It Further Resolved, that police officers or authorized flaggers shall at the expense of the Alton Road Runners Club be positioned at each end of the closed section and at other points (such as intersections) as may be necessary to assist in directing traffic through the detour.
Be It Further Resolved, that police officers, flaggers, and officials shall permit emergency vehicles in emergency situations to pass through the closed area as swiftly as is safe for all concerned.
Be It Further Resolved, that all debris shall be removed by the Alton Road Runners Club prior to reopening the State highway.
Be It Further Resolved, that such signs, flags, barricades, etc., shall be used by the Alton Road Runners Club as may be approved by the Illinois Department of Transportation. These items shall be provided by the Alton Road Runners Club.
Be It Further Resolved, that the closure and detour shall be marked according to the Illinois Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
Be It Further Resolved, that an occasional break shall be made in the procession so that traffic may pass through. In any event, adequate provisions will be made for traffic on intersecting highways pursuant to conditions noted above. (Note: This paragraph is applicable when the Resolution pertains to a Parade or when no detour is required.)
Be It Further Resolved, that to the fullest extent permitted by law, the Alton Road Runners Club shall be responsible for any and all injuries to persons or damages to property, and shall indemnify and hold harmless the Illinois Department of Transportation, its officers, employees and agents from any and all claims, lawsuits, actions, costs and fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses) of every nature or description, arising out of, resulting from or connected with the exercise of authority granted by the Department which is the subject of this resolution. The obligation is binding upon the Alton Road Runners Club regardless of whether or not such claim, damage, loss or expense is caused in part by the act, omission or negligence of the Department or its officers, employees or agents.
Be It Further Resolved, that the Alton Road Runners Club shall provide a comprehensive general liability policy or an additional named insured endorsement in the minimum amount of $1,000,000 per person and $2,000,000 aggregate which has the Illinois Department of Transportation, its officials, employees and agents as insureds and which protects them from all claims arising from the requested road closing. A copy of said policy or endorsement will be provided to the Department before the road is closed.
Be It Further Resolved, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Illinois Department of Transportation, District 8, to serve as a formal request for the permission sought in this resolution and to operate as part of the conditions of said permission. Mr. Campbell made a motion, seconded by Mr. Velloff, that said resolutions be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Mr. Velloff presented the following resolution:
Whereas, the City of Alton holds the Lucy Haskell Playhouse Committee Fund; and
Whereas, the Lucy Haskell Playhouse Committee at its July 7, 2017 meeting recommended approval of a payment to Rick Trudell in the amount of $1,647.10.
Now Therefore Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois that the City Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to make payment from the Lucy Haskell Playhouse Committee Fund to Rick Trudell in the amount of $1,647.10 pursuant to the minutes and invoice attached hereto. Mr. Velloff made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brake, that said resolution be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Ms. Smith presented the following resolution:
Whereas, the Police Department of the City of Alton, Illinois, desires to purchase Two (2) Ford Utility Interception AWD (Explorer) and One (1) Ford Interceptor Sedan AWD (Taurus), and
Whereas, the vehicles are proposed to be purchased at the price of $36,715.00 for each Ford Explorer and $30,215.00 for a Ford Sedan.
Now Therefore, Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois, that the City Comptroller is hereby authorized and directed to solicit bids from local financial institutions to finance and equip said vehicles in the total amount of $103,645.00 to be repaid in four annual payments, with an annual percentage rate not to exceed 2.5%.
Be It Further Resolved, that upon acceptance of the best bid from a financial institution for the financing as aforesaid, the Mayor, Comptroller, Police Chief or any other appropriate city official are further authorized and directed to sign and execute any and all documents necessary to purchase Two (2) Ford Utility Interception AWD (Explorer) and One (1) Ford Interceptor Sedan AWD (Taurus), from Morrow Brothers of Greenfield, Illinois. Ms. Smith made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said resolution be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Mr. Brake presented the following two (2) resolutions:
1. Whereas, the Greater Madison County Federation of Labor is sponsoring a Parade in the City of Alton which constitutes a public purpose;
Whereas, this parade will require the temporary closure of Illinois Route 140, a State Highway in the City of Alton from Brown Street to College Avenue and from Washington Avenue to Clawson Street;
Whereas, Section 4-408 of the Illinois Highway Code authorizes the Department of Transportation to issue permits to local authorities to temporarily close portions of State Highways for such public purposes.
Now Therefore, Be It Resolved by the City Council of the City of Alton that permission to close off Illinois Route 140 from Brown Street to College Avenue and from Washington Avenue to Clawson Street as above designated, be requested of the Department of Transportation.
Be It Further Resolved that this closure shall occur during the approximate time period between 10:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. on August 26th, 2017.
Be It Further Resolved that traffic from that closed portion of highway shall be detoured over routes with an all weather surface that can accept the anticipated traffic, which will be maintained to the satisfaction of the Department and which is conspicuously marked for the benefit of traffic diverted from the State highway (The parking of vehicles shall be prohibited on the detour routes to allow an uninterrupted flow of two-way traffic.)* The detour route shall be as follows: over marked routes under police supervision, east on Brown Street from Illinois Route 140 to Clawson Street then north on Clawson Street to Illinois Route 140 (College Avenue) for north/east bound traffic and south on Clawson Street from Illinois Route 140 then west on Brown Street to Illinois Route 140 (Washington Avenue) for south/west bound traffic.
Be It Further Resolved, that the City of Alton assumes full responsibility for the direction, protection, and regulation of the traffic during the time the detour is in effect.
Be It Further Resolved, that police officers or authorized flaggers shall at the expense of the City of Alton be positioned at each end of the closed section and at other points (such as intersections) as may be necessary to assist in directing traffic through the detour.
Be It Further Resolved, that police officers, flaggers, and officials shall permit emergency vehicles in emergency situations to pass through the closed area as swiftly as is safe for all concerned.
Be It Further Resolved, that all debris shall be removed by the City of Alton prior to reopening the State highway.
Be It Further Resolved, that such signs, flags, barricades, etc., shall be used by the Greater Madison County Federation of Labor as may be approved by the Illinois Department of Transportation. These items shall be provided by the City of Alton.
Be It Further Resolved, that the closure and detour shall be marked according to the Illinois Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
Be It Further Resolved, that an occasional break shall be made in the procession so that traffic may pass through. In any event, adequate provisions will be made for traffic on intersecting highways pursuant to conditions noted above. (Note: This paragraph is applicable when the Resolution pertains to a Parade or when no detour is required.)
Be It Further Resolved, that to the fullest extent permitted by law, the Greater Madison County Federation of Labor shall be responsible for any and all injuries to persons or damages to property, and shall indemnify and hold harmless the Illinois Department of Transportation, its officers, employees and agents from any and all claims, lawsuits, actions, costs and fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses) of every nature or description, arising out of, resulting from or connected with the exercise of authority granted by the Department which is the subject of this resolution. The obligation is binding upon the Greater Madison County Federation of Labor regardless of whether or not such claim, damage, loss or expense is caused in part by the act, omission or negligence of the Department of its officers, employees or agents.
Be It Further Resolved, that the Greater Madison County Federation of Labor shall provide a comprehensive general liability policy or an additional named insured endorsement in the minimum amount of $1,000,000 per person and $2,000,000 aggregate which has the Illinois Department of Transportation, its officials, employees and agents as insureds and which protects them from all claims arising from the requested road closing. A copy of said policy or endorsement will be provided to the Department before the road is closed.
Be It Further Resolved, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Illinois Department of Transportation, District 8, to serve as a formal request for the permission sought in this resolution and to operate as part of the conditions of said permission.
2. Whereas, the City of Alton is in need of repairing its public safety radio system; and
Now Therefore Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois that the City Comptroller is hereby authorized and directed to solicit bids from local financial institutions for a line of credit in the amount of $415,000.00 to be repaid over a 10 year period based on a fixed annual percentage rate of interest with 20 semi-annual payments of principal and interest due commencing in May 2018. The borrowed funds drawn will be used to repair the city’s radio system serving the police, fire and public works departments before December 31, 2017. Mr. Brake made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said resolutions be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Mrs. Elliott presented the following resolution:
Whereas, the City Council has determined that it is necessary and appropriate to increase the electricity tax imposed by the City pursuant to state statue in order to raise revenues to maintain the necessary services provided by the City of Alton to promote the public health, safety and welfare.
Now Therefore, Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois, that the attached ordinance amending the City electricity tax imposed be considered. Mrs. Elliott made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said resolution be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Mr. Boulds presented the following three (3) resolutions:
1. Whereas, the City of Alton holds the Oriental Garden Fund; and
Whereas, the Oriental Garden Committee at its June 15, 2017, meeting recommended approval of a payment to Waldbart in the amount of $3,040.00 and to Ben Chu in the amount of $180.00.
Now, Therefore Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois that the City Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to make payment from the Oriental Garden Fund to: Waldbart in the amount of $3,040.00 and to Ben Chu in the amount of $180.00 pursuant to the minutes and invoices attached hereto.
2. Whereas, the administration has recommended that the City of Alton enter into an Agreement with IL-SOLAR Inc. pursuant to the terms attached hereto from IL- SOLAR Inc. in a letter dated June 27, 2017, with the City of Alton selecting Option #1.
Now Therefore, Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois, that the Mayor and appropriate city officials are hereby authorized and directed to execute any and all necessary and appropriate documents to enter into an agreement with IL-SOLAR Inc. pursuant to the terms indicated in the attached letter dated June 27, 2017 and electing to accept Option #1.
3. Whereas, Greater Madison County Federation of Laborers desires to hold a special event on August 26, 2017, which event shall include the outdoor sale of food and alcoholic beverages; and
Whereas, the sale of alcoholic beverages on the City of Alton property, at Gordon Moore Park, requires a variance from the Alton City Council.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois, that the following special event be and is hereby approved pursuant to City of Alton Code 4-4-9 and a variance is hereby granted for sale and distribution of alcoholic liquors on public property;
Greater Madison County Federation of Laborers shall be entitled to sell alcoholic liquor at the Annual Labor Day Family Picnic on August 26, 2017 at Gordon Moore Park. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Ms. Smith, that said resolutions be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that said meeting adjourn. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Campbell, Macafee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
Nays: None – 0
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