Alton City Council met June 14.
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 Attorney Caffey to lead the Pledge to the Flag.
Public Hearing:
The Clerk read the following Notice of Public Hearing.
Notice Is Hereby Given By The Corporate Authorities Of The City Of Alton, Illinois, that the Budget and Appropriation documents for the City of Alton, for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2017, will be on file and conveniently available to public inspection at the Comptroller’s Office, 101 E. Third St., Alton, Illinois, beginning at 9:00 A.M., on May 26, 2017 and thereafter for not less than ten days.
Notice Is Further Hereby Given that a public hearing on the Appropriation Ordinance for the City of Alton for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2017 will be held at 6:30 P.M., on the 14th day of June, 2017 in the Alton City Hall – Council Chambers, 101 E. Third St., Alton, Illinois, and that action by the City Council will be taken on said appropriation ordinance at the regular Council Meeting thereafter.
Dated this __23rd_____day of ____May_______, 2017.
The Public Hearing opened at 6:33 p.m.
Mayor Walker asked if there were any questions or comments from the Aldermen.
Mayor Walker asked if there were any questions or comments from the Public.
Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. MacAfee, that the Public Hearing adjourn. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Campbell, Macafee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
Nays: None – 0
The Public Hearing adjourned at 6:34 p.m.
Council Minutes And Report Of Officers:
The Clerk presented the following Council Meeting Minutes of May 24, 2017 and the following Report of Officers: Alton Fire Department, re: Estimated Fire Loss for May, 2017; Alton Fire Department, re: Monthly Fire Damage Report to Assessor’s Office for May, 2017; Alton Fire Department, re: Largest Single Fire Loss for May, 2017; Department of Building and Zoning, re: Monthly Report for May, 2017; City Treasurer, re: Monthly Report for May, 2017. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. MacAfee, that said Minutes and Report of Officers be placed on file. The Chair so ordered.
Committee Report:
Chairman Campbell presented the following Committee of the Whole Meeting Report for June 12, 2017; Resolution, re: Discount and Special Bills Paid; Resolution, re: Corporation Counselor is requested to draft an agreement between the City of Alton and Erin Frew; Resolution, re: Wall Street from State Street to the rear of the Firehouse be closed on July 3, 2017; Resolution, re: Ordinance concerning the food and beverage sales tax be considered; Resolution, re: City Treasurer is authorized and directed to make payment from the Lucy Haskell Playhouse Committee Fund; Resolution, re: It is appropriate to amend a certain provision of the locally imposed and administrative tax rights and responsibility portion of the City Code and the attached ordinance be considered; Resolution, re: That the Mayor and appropriate officials are hereby authorized and directed to execute on behalf of the City of Alton the attached Intergovernmental Agreement for Contract Police Services; Resolution, re: The City Council of the City of Alton, Illinois desires to update its City Code to more fully comply with statutory requirements of the State of Illinois and that the attached ordinance concerning the utility tax be considered; Resolution, re: City Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to make payment from the Western Military Academy Memorial Site Fund; Resolution, re: That the City Council consider a Budget and Appropriation Ordinance No. 7569; Resolution, re: 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 and that the administrative charge of $1.00 per month per dwelling unit shall be increased to $4.00 per month per dwelling unit; Resolution, re: That the ordinance attached hereto providing for the annual approval of the prevailing rate of wages for laborers, workmen, and mechanics employed on public works for the City of Alton be considered; Laid Over Resolution, re: Bid #2017 - 09, Contract for Fuels for Various Departments; Bid Report and Resolution, re: Bid #2017 – 10, Demolition of 2116 Washington Avenue for the Building and Zoning Department; Bid Report and Resolution, re: Bid #2017 - 11, Asbestos Abatement at 811 Chouteau 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 Detail Bills as listed in the Comptroller’s report dated June 12, 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 Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois, that the Corporation Counselor is requested to draft an agreement between the City of Alton and Erin Frew to allow her to paint a wall located on city property behind Frew’s Bridal at the intersection of Piasa Street and Third Street and to work with the Director of Development and Housing as to the details to be addressed in said 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:
Whereas, Alderman Campbell has requested, that Wall Street from State Street to the rear of the Firehouse be closed on July 3, 2017 from 4:00 p.m. until 12:00 p.m. to facilitate a 3rd of July event and party at the Firehouse; 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 Wall Street from State Street to the rear of the Firehouse on July 3, 2017 from 4:00 p.m. until 12:00 p.m., on the condition that the Firehouse 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 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 City Council of the City of Alton, Illinois desires to update its City Code to more fully comply with statutory requirements of the State of Illinois.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois, that the attached ordinance concerning the food and beverage sales tax 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, Elliott, Boulds – 7
Nays: None – 0
Mr. Campbell 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 May meeting recommended approval of a payment to Alton Sheet Metal in the amount of $500.00 and Rick Trudell in the amount of $129.12.
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 Alton Sheet Metal in the amount of $500.00 and Rick Trudell in the amount of $129.12 pursuant to the minutes and invoice attached hereto. 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, it is appropriate to amend a certain provision of the locally imposed and administrative tax rights and responsibility portion of the City Code.
Now Therefore, Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois that the attached ordinance 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, Elliott, Boulds – 7
Nays: None – 0
Mr. Campbell presented the following resolution:
Whereas, the City and the Alton Community Unit School District #11 have determined that there exists a need for on-site police services at the Alton Middle School, MAC and Alton Elementary Schools to reduce the incident of criminal activity at or around the campus of the schools or at other location as determined by City after consultation and input from School; and,
Whereas, the City has determined that it can provide the on-site police services that the City and School desire; and,
Whereas, the City and the School are authorized by the terms and provisions of the Intergovernmental Act, 5 ILCS 220/1 et seq. to enter into intergovernmental agreements, ventures and undertakings to perform jointly any governmental purposes or undertaking either of them could do singularly; and,
Whereas, the School is desirous of contracting with City to obtain and provide police services in and for the School District.
Now Therefore, Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois that the Mayor and appropriate officials are hereby authorized and directed to execute on behalf of the City of Alton the attached Intergovernmental Agreement For Contract Police Services. 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, the City Council of the City of Alton, Illinois desires to update its City Code to more fully comply with statutory requirements of the State of Illinois.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois, that the attached ordinance concerning the utility tax 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, Elliott, Boulds – 7
Nays: None – 0
Mr. Campbell presented the following resolution:
Whereas, the City of Alton holds the Western Military Academy Memorial Site Fund pursuant to an Agreement entered into with Greater Alton Community Development Inc.; and
Whereas, the Western Military Academy Memorial Site Committee desires to improve the site pursuant to the Agreement; and
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 Western Military Academy Memorial Site Fund Alton Memorial Sales in the amount of $208.00 and to Mississippi Valley Christian School in the amount of $182.00 pursuant to the minutes and invoice attached. Mr. Campbell made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brake, 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, Madison County, Illinois, that the City Council consider a Budget and Appropriation Ordinance No. 7569 in substantially the form as attached hereto for the fiscal year commencing on the lst day of April, 2017 and ending on the 31st day of March, 2018. Mr. Campbell made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Campbell, Macafee, Smith, Brake, Boulds – 5
Nays: Velloff, Elliott – 2
Mr. Campbell 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 Mr. Boulds, that said resolution be approved.
After some discussion, Mr. Velloff made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, 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
Mr. Campbell presented the following resolution:
Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois, that the ordinance attached hereto providing for the annual approval of the prevailing rate of wages for laborers, workmen, and mechanics employed on public works for the City of Alton, Illinois, 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, 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 2116 Washington in the amount of $8,600.00 be awarded for Bid #2017 – 10 for the Building & Zoning Department. 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:
Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton Il, that the best bid of Abatepro, Inc for Asbestos Abatement at 811 Chouteau in the amount of $1,250.00, be awarded for Bid #2017 – 11 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
First Reading of Ordinances:
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following ordinance for first 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 l, 2017, and ending March 31, 2018. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said ordinance be Laid Over. The Chair so ordered.
Reports and/or Resolutions Of Special Committees:
The Clerk presented the following Haskell Playhouse Committee, re: Minutes of May 19, 2017; Civil Service Commission, re: Minutes of May 17, 2017; Alton Plan Commission, re: Minutes of June 6, 2017. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that said minutes be placed on file. The Chair so ordered.
The Clerk presented the following resolution:
Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois, for a special use permit for a radio antenna to update communication system at the property identified by permanent parcel number 23-2-07-11-15-402-064, Section 11, Township 5 North, Range 10 West of the Third Principal Meridian, also known as 1002 Martin Luther King Drive, Alton, Illinois, Be And Hereby Is Approved. Mr. Brake 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
Appointments:
Mayor Walker presented the following reappointment of Cindy Lolley to the Community Relations Commission. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Ms. Smith, that said reappointment be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Campbell, Macafee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
Nays: None - 0
Mayor Walker presented the following appointment of Patrick King to the Attorney for the Civil Service. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that said appointment be approved. 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 two (2) resolutions.
1. Whereas, Alderman Campbell has requested, that a portion of certain streets be closed on June 11, 2017 from 7:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., to facilitate the All Wheels Drive-In Car Show; 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 to effectuate the temporary closure on June 11, 2017 from 7:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. of the portions of the following streets and City owned properties as specified below:
Third Street from Piasa Street to State Street
State Street from Broadway to Fourth Street
Belle Street from Third Street to Fourth Street
Fourth Street from Piasa to Belle Street
The two parking lots adjacent to Third Street
Be It Further Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois, that the city owned parking lot immediately adjacent to Danny’s Lounge shall be closed to allow the All Wheels Drive-In Car Show to use the parking lot for a 1950’s costume contest.
2. Whereas, Alderman Velloff has requested, that George Street from 7th Street to 8th Street be closed on May 28, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., to facilitate the Union Baptist Church 108th Church Anniversary Picnic; 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 George Street from 7th Street to 8th Street on May 28, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., on the condition that Union Baptist Church shall be responsible for any extra labor costs incurred by the City as it relates to this event.
Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. MacAfee, that said resolutions 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 Gregory Norris; Steve Finkelstein and Dan Isom. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said request be approved.
Mr. Norris took the floor and spoke, re: Community Policing.
Mr. Finkelstein took the floor and spoke, re: Community Policing Survey.
Mr. Isom took the floor and spoke, re: Community Policing Survey.
Comments or Resolutions from the Council:
Mr. Campbell presented the following three (3) resolutions:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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 three (3) resolutions be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Mr. Velloff presented the following three (3) resolutions:
1. 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 Street and 938 Pearl Street be considered.
2. 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.
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.
3. Whereas, Brandie West has requested, 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; 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. Velloff made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said three (3) resolutions be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Ms. Smith 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 from 10:00 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. Ms. Smith made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brake, that said resolution be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Mrs. Elliott 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
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 resolution:
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. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said resolution be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Mr. Boulds 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 Mrs. MacAfee, that the Rules of the Council be Suspended in order to act upon said resolution. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Campbell, Macafee, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds, Mayor Walker – 7
Nays: Velloff – 1
Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. MacAfee, that the above and foregoing resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Campbell, Macafee, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 6
Nays: Velloff – 1
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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