Alton City Council met June 28.
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 City Treasurer Foster to lead the Pledge to the Flag.
Council Minutes and Communications:
The Clerk presented the following Council Meeting Minutes of June 14, 2017 and the following Communications: Republic Services, re: Solid Waste and Recycle Volumes for the month of May, 2017. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said reports be placed on file. The Chair so ordered.
Petitions:
The Clerk presented the following Petition, re: Wilson Schwager request a special use permit for installing a ground mounted, gried tied 3.84 kilowatt solar pv 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 Boulds presented the following Committee of the Whole Meeting Report for June 26, 2017; Resolution, re: Discount and Special Bills paid; Laid Over Resolution, re: Bid #2017 – 09, Contract for Fuels for Various Departments; Resolution, re: That a portion of certain streets be closed on Monday, July 3, 2017 to facilitate certain special events being conducted in downtown Alton in the vicinity of Mac’s Time Out Lounge; Resolution, re: That a portion of certain streets be closed on September 30, 2017, to facilitate the Miles for Meso Walk sponsored by Simmons, Hanley, Conroy; Resolution, re: That the attached Lease Agreement between the City of Alton and Ragin Cajun; Resolution, re: That the attached Ordinance pertaining to removing a handicapped parking space adjacent to 625 Liberty Street and 938 Pearl St. be considered; Resolution, re: The City of Alton entered into an Agreement with Municipal Dynamics LLC in 2015 and that the Mayor and other appropriate city officials are hereby authorized and directed to execute the attached Professional Services Agreement Alarm Registration and False Alarm Management dated April 1, 2017; Resolution, re: That Pearl Street from Diamond Street to Central Avenue be closed on Saturday, July 8, 2017 from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., to facilitate a neighborhood block party; Resolution, re: That a portion of certain streets be closed on August 5, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. to facilitate the Going Back to Mexico event by the Mexico Homecoming Committee; Resolution, re: That its officials and agents are hereby authorized to pursue appropriate legal action against such properties in the Circuit Court as listed below: 2945 Hillcrest; Laid Over Resolution, re: The City Council of the City of Alton, Madison County, Illinois 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. 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 March 6, 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 amended resolution:
Whereas, Mac Lenhardt has requested, that a portion of certain streets be closed on Monday, July 3, 2017 to facilitate certain special events being conducted in downtown Alton in the vicinity of Mac’s Time Out Lounge; and
Whereas, the City Council has considered the requests and does hereby approve said requests.
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 Belle Street from Third Street to Fourth Street on Monday, July 3, 2017 from 6:00 a.m. until Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at 6:00 a.m.
Be It Further Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois that any extra labor costs incurred by the City as it relates to the implementation of this Resolution shall be reimbursed by Mac’s Timeout Lounge and that the temporary closure also include Third Street from State Street to Piasa Street. Mr. Campbell made a motion, seconded by Mrs. MacAfee, that said amended 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, Alderman Brian Campbell has requested, that a portion of certain streets be closed on September 30, 2017, to facilitate the Miles for Meso walk sponsored by Simmons, Hanley, Conroy; and
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 (contingent upon all required IDOT approvals where applicable) to effectuate the temporary closure on September 30, 2017, of the portions of the following streets as specified below:
Fourth Street between Easton Street and George Street from 7:00 a.m. until Noon
Court Street from Fourth Street to Fifth Street from 7:00 a.m. until Noon
No parking on the north side of Fourth Street from George Street to Henry Street from 8:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m.
No parking on the west side of Henry Street between Fourth and Fifteenth Streets from 8:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m.
Barricades (type 3) will block traffic at Eleventh and Twelfth Streets at Alby
Be It Further Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois that Simmons, Hanley, Conroy is the sponsor of this event and will be responsible for any labor costs incurred by the City as it relates to this event. 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, Illinois, that the attached Lease Agreement between the City of Alton and Ragin Cajun, be and hereby is approved and the Mayor is authorized to execute the agreement. 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, Illinois that the attached Ordinance pertaining to a removing a handicapped parking space adjacent to 625 Liberty and 938 Pearl Street be considered. Mr. Campbell made a motion, seconded by Mr. Velloff, 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 City of Alton entered into an Agreement with Municipal Dynamics, LLC in 2015; and
Whereas, pursuant to the initiatives of the City of Alton Police Department and the City of Alton Fire Department, Municipal Dynamics LLC has agreed to certain modifications to their Agreement with the City of Alton to the benefit of the City of Alton to the benefit of the City of Alton.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois, that the Mayor and other appropriate city officials are hereby authorized and directed to execute the attached Professional Services Agreement Alarm Registration And False Alarm Management dated April 1, 2017, to be effective on the date signed by appropriate city officials, which Agreement shall thereafter supersede any and all prior agreements between the parties. 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, Brandie West has requested, the Pearl Street from Diamond Street to Central Avenue be closed on Saturday, July 8, 2017 from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., to facilitate a neighborhood block party; and
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 (contingent upon all required IDOT approvals where applicable) to effectuate the temporary closure of Pearl Street from Diamond Street to Central Avenue on Saturday, July 8, 2017 from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Mr. Campbell made a motion, seconded by Mr. Velloff, 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, Alderwoman Smith has requested, that a portion of certain streets be closed on August 5, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. to facilitate the Going Back to Mexico event by the Mexico Homecoming Committee; and
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 (contingent upon all required IDOT approvals where applicable) to effectuate the temporary closure on Highland Avenue between Gold Street and Silver Street on August 5, 2017 from10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. on the condition that the Mexico Homecoming Committee shall be responsible for any extra labor costs incurred by the City as it relates to this event. Mr. Campbell made a motion, seconded by Ms. Smith, 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, it is necessary to effect the demolition of certain structures deemed unsafe under 65 ILCS 5/11-31-1, the owners of which have neglected or refuses to perform required demolition.
Now, Therefore:
Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois, that its officials and agents are hereby authorized to pursue appropriate legal action against such properties in the Circuit Court as listed below:
2945 Hillcrest
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
At this time Mr. Brake stated that at our committee meeting Monday night the resolution for approval of the Park Loan was laid over because some of our members had questions that could not be answered. I have found the answers that I needed to the questions that were raised and so I would like to approve this Resolution tonight, I have been advised if we do not approve the new Loan tonight, it could cost the city additional funds. Mr. Brake made a motion, seconded Mr. Boulds, that we suspend the rules to allow the Council to take action on this Resolution tonight.
Mr. Brake made a motion, seconded by Mrs. MacAfee, to suspend the rules to allow the Council to take action on this Resolution. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Campbell, Macafee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds, Mayor Walker – 8
Nays: None - 0
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.
Mr. Brake made a motion to approve the Resolution approving the Park Loan for the City of Alton as recommended by the Park & Recreation Director. Mr. Boulds seconded the motion. 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 three (3) ordinances for first 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.
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.
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 ordinances be Laid Over. The Chair so ordered.
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee requested first and second reading of Ordinance No. 7573. 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. 7573. An Ordinance ascertaining the prevailing rate of wages for Laborers, Workmen and Mechanics employed on Public Works for the City of Alton. Illinois.
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following ordinance for second reading.
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. 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 first 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 Laid Over. The Chair so ordered.
Second Reading of Ordinances:
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following ordinance for second reading.
Ordinance No. 7569. An Ordinance making an annual appropriation for the City of Alton, in the County of Madison, State of Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2017, and ending March 31, 2018. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said ordinance be adopted.
Mrs. MacAfee presented the following amendment.
First Amendment to Ordinance No. 7569. An Ordinance making an Annual Appropriation for the City of Alton, in the County of Madison, State of Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2017, and ending March 31, 2018. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, 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. Boulds, that said Ordinance as amended be adopted. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Campbell, Macafee, Smith, Brake, Boulds – 5
Nays: Velloff, Elliott – 2
Reports and/or Resolutions of Special Committees:
The Clerk presented the following Civil Service Commission, re: Minutes of June 7, 2017. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said minutes be placed on file. The Chair so ordered.
Appointments:
Mayor Walker presented the following reappointment of Barry Clayton to the Plan Commission; reappointment of Mark Hackworth to the Plan Commission; reappointment of Martha Kane to the Plan Commission; reappointment of Terry Dooley to the Plan Commission; appointment of Dan Herkert to the Alton Amphitheater Commission; reappointment of Karen Baker-Brncic to the Alton Amphitheater Commission; reappointment of Michelle Brooks to the Alton Amphitheater Commission. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Ms. Smith, that said appointments and reappointments 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 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. Campbell 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:
Whereas, the Director of Development and Housing of the City of Alton has negotiated with Alton Mall, LLC, a Georgia limited liability company, the present owner of the property commonly known as Alton Square Mall; and
Whereas, Alton Mall, LLC has outlined development plans for Alton Square Mall in an attempt to substantially enhance the economic viability of the Alton Square Mall and the business properties located within the vicinity thereof; and
Whereas, the Director of Development and Housing and Mayor Walker have recommended pursuing the development plans as proposed by Alton Mall, LLC with Alton Mall, LLC agreeing to pay the extraordinary costs that may be incurred by the City of Alton in connection therewith.
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 on behalf of the City of Alton the attached Project Funding Agreement with Alton Mall, LLC and the attached Contract for Professional Services between the City of Alton and Peckham Guyton Albers & Viets Inc. in substantially the form as attached hereto and made a part hereof. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Campbell, Macafee, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 6
Nays: Velloff - 1
Public Forum Addressing City Business:
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following request for the floor from Mae M. Biddlecome; Dane Rockafellow & Amy Foster; Edna Johnson. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said request be approved.
Ms. Biddlecome took the floor and spoke, re: Too many cats in area and burying dead animals on property.
Ms. Johnson took the floor and spoke, re: Budget item for cell tower. – Ordinance #7569.
Mr. Rockafellow & Ms. Foster took the floor and spoke, re: Special Recognition.
Comments or Resolutions from the Council:
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 Mrs. MacAfee, that said resolution be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Mrs. MacAfee 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. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Velloff, that said resolution be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Mr. Brake presented the following resolution:
Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois, 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 with the proceeds to be reserved and dedicated to fund vehicle replacement accounts, in equal shares, one for the Fire Department of the City of Alton and the second for the Police Department of the City of Alton. Mr. Brake made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said resolution be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Mrs. Elliott presented the following resolution:
Whereas, the City is in the process of studying the viability of a resource recovery facility project near the City of Alton’s existing waste water treatment plant; and
Whereas, Bartlett & West Inc. has tendered an Agreement for Professional Services to assist the City in the completion of a preliminary design of the resource recovery facility project at a fixed fee of $220,000.00, with any additional fees subject to further agreement; and
Whereas, Ecoengineers has tendered a proposal to also assist the City in the preliminary design of the resource recovery facility at a fixed fee of $113,850.00.
Now Therefore, Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois, that the Mayor and appropriate officials are hereby authorized to executed the attached Agreement for Professional Services with Bartlett & West Inc. and the attached Agreement with Ecoengineers. 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 two (2) resolutions:
1. 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.
2. 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. 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 Mrs. MacAfee, 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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