Alton City Council met May 24.
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 MacAfee to lead the Pledge to the Flag.
At this time, Mayor Walker recognized Doug Bader, Chairman of the Alton Historical Commission and representatives of the Alton Historical Commission. A presentation of preservations awards was made to the owners of the following properties:
Preservation-
Lucia Warner 1423 State St.
Lucy Haskell Playhouse Association 1207 Henry St.
Tim Busse and Laura Lyon 433 Bluff
George and Sharyn Luedke 2018 Alby St.
New Construction-
Mary Anderson 504 State St.
Hugh and Cheryl Halter 322 Langdon St.
Commercial-
Jeannine Kelly (DanMar Enterprises) 605 E. Broadway
John and Erin Frew (Frew’s Bridal and 301 Piasa St. Formal Wear)
Chris and Cody Hinkle (Grand Piasa 560 E. Broadway Body Art)
Stewardship-
Carolyn and James Dooley 1114 Henry St.
Tom and Mary Hoechst 319 Prospect St.
Mark and Donna Humphrey 1002 Union St.
Dian Barker 304 Mill St.
Survivor-
Gregory and Carol Fletcher 628 Alby St.
Sts Peter and Paul School 801 State St.
Paint-
Aaron Joyce 905 Langdon St.
Matthew Cary and Aaron Agne 2223 State St.
Robyn Stranquist 407 Langdon
Patti Hornberger 4 W. Ninth St.
Mayor Walker called upon Director of Parks & Recreation Michael Haynes and representatives of the Kiwanis Club of Alton/Godfrey who presented a check for $10,000 for a “merry-go-all” play feature at the future, all inclusive playground at Gordon Moore Park.
Council Minutes and Communications:
The Clerk presented the following Council Meeting Minutes of May 10, 2017 and the Special Inaugural Meeting Minutes of May 10, 2017 and the following Communications: Illinois Department of Transportation, re: Parade Permit for the Memorial Day Parade May 29, 2017; Republic Services, re: Solid waste and Recycle Volumes for the month of April, 2017. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. MacAfee, that said reports be placed on file.
Committee Report:
Chairman Campbell presented the following Committee of the Whole Meeting Report for May 22, 2017; Resolution, re: Discount and Special Bills paid; Resolution, re: Attached documents relating to a grant program sought by the Salvation Army of Alton, Illinois be considered; Resolution, re: That its officials and agents are hereby authorized to pursue appropriate legal action against such properties in the Circuit Court 2416 Clawson; Resolution, re: That the Public Works Director and appropriate city officials are hereby authorized and directed to accept the Proposal from McConnell and Associates for the repair and improvements to the Simpson Tennis Court. 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 May 22, 2017 be allowed and payment be made for same. 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, representatives of the Salvation Army located in Alton, Illinois emailed the attached documents to the office of Mayor Walker requesting the signature of the Mayor on behalf of the City of Alton in connection with a grant application to be presented by the Salvation Army to the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and the Illinois Department of Human Services; and
Whereas, the Mayor cannot execute such documents without authorization from the City Council of the City of Alton;
Now Therefore, Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois, that attached documents relating to a grant program sought by the Salvation Army of Alton, Illinois be considered and that the Mayor be authorized to sign said documents on behalf of the City of Alton. 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, 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:
2416 Clawson
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, the Public Works Director and the Park and Recreation Director of the City of Alton have worked to find funding sources for the necessary repairs and improvements to the Simpson Tennis Courts; and
Whereas, the Public Works Director and the Park and Recreation Director have secured said funding sources;
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois, that the Public Works Director and appropriate city officials are hereby authorized and directed to accept the Proposal from McConnell and Associates for the repair and improvements to the Simpson Tennis Court as attached hereto and made a part hereof at a total cost of $72,250.00;
Be It Further Resolved that funding for said contractual obligation will come from the Metro East Park and Recreation District in the amount of $50,000.00 as evidenced by their letter attached hereto and made a part hereof dated February 22, 2017 and from the Simpson Memorial Tennis Group for the remainder. 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
Reports And/Or Resolutions Of Special Committees:
The Clerk presented the following Civil Service Commission, re: Minutes of April 5, 2017; Alton Plan Commission, re: Minutes of May 9, 2017. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, 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, for the approval of the preliminary and final plats of a subdivision of Lot 1 of Alton Corners as recorded in Plat Cabinet 63, Page 160 of the Madison County Records of Section 1, Township 5 North, Range 10 West of the Third Principal Meridian, as currently identified by permanent parcel number 23-2-07-01-06-102-004, also known as 309-319 Homer M. Adams Parkway, Be And Is Hereby Is Approved. Mr. Boulds 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
Resignations:
Mayor Walker presented the following resignations of Cindy Roth from the Alton Police Pension Board and Thomas Hawkins from the Alton Liberty Bank Amphitheater. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said resignations 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 appointments of Jay Hollinger to the Alton Amphitheater Commission; the appointment of Cameo Foster to the Police Pension Fund; appointment of Cameo Foster to the Firemen’s Pension Fund; reappointment of Todd Harpole to the Plan Commission; reappointment of Joseph Blair to the Plan Commission; reappointment of Diane Plummer to the Historical Commission; reappointment of Jonas Janek to the Civil Service Commission; appointment of Allan Napp to the Assistant City Attorney; appointment of Bob Frank to the Electrical Inspector; appointment of Gary Jenkins to the Electrical Inspector; appointment of Bud Hinners to the Electrical Inspector. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, 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
Approval Of Actions Taken Under Suspension Of Rules At Prior Meeting:
The Clerk presented the following two (2) ordinances and five (5) resolutions.
1. Ordinance No. 7567. An Ordinance amending the City Code pertaining to the Enclosure for vicious dogs.
2. Whereas, Monroe Memorial Church has requested, that a portion of certain streets be closed on May 20, 2017, to facilitate the Youth Rally sponsored by Monroe Memorial Church; 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 May 20, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. the following streets on the condition that Monroe Memorial Church shall be responsible for any extra labor costs incurred by the City as it relates to this event.
1. Belle Street from 17th Street to 19th Street
3. Whereas, SS. Peter & Paul Church has requested, that Dry Street from its intersection with State Street to the intersection of the eastern boundary line of the real estate owned or used by the Church along Dry Street on Friday, May 19, 2017 and Saturday May 20, 2017 from 3:00 p.m. until 12:00 a.m. to facilitate the SS Peter & Paul Spring Fling fundraiser.
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 Dry Street from its intersection with State Street to the intersection of the eastern boundary line of the real estate owned or used by the Church along Dry Street on Friday, May 19, 2017 and Saturday May 20, 2017 from 3:00 p.m. until 12:00 a.m. to facilitate the SS Peter & Paul Spring Fling fundraiser on the condition that SS Peter & Paul be responsible for any extra labor costs incurred by the City as it relates to this event.
4. Whereas, The Bridge Church has requested, that a portion of certain streets be closed on June 17, 2017, to facilitate the 5K for West Africa sponsored by The Bridge Church; 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 June 17, 2017, the following streets on the condition that The Bridge Church shall be responsible for any extra labor costs incurred by the City as it relates to this event.
1. Henry Street between 12th Street and 14th Street from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
2. No parking on the east side of Henry Street from 12th Street to 14th Street from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
3. No parking on the west side of Henry Street between 12th and 14th Streets from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
4. Type 3 barricades to block traffic at Eleventh and Twelfth Streets at Alby from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
5. Whereas, the Oasis Women’s Center located in Alton Illinois will be filing an application ESG funds with the Department of Human Services for the fiscal year 2017; and
Whereas, the City of Alton approves the projects proposed by the Oasis Women’s Center which is to be located within the City of Alton, Illinois.
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 the attached Certificate of Local Approval to evidence the support of the City of Alton for the Proposed Use of Grant Funds as set forth in the attached document.
6. Whereas, it has been requested that the handicapped parking space previously established at 334 Dry Street be removed as there is no longer a need for said handicapped parking spaces.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois, that the attached ordinance be considered.
7. Ordinance No. 7568. An Ordinance repealing a handicapped parking space at 334 Dry Street, Alton Illinois.
Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said resolutions and ordinances be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Campbell, Macafee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
Nays: None – 0
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 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.
2. 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.
3. 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. 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 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. Velloff made a motion, seconded by Mrs. MacAfee, that said resolution be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Ms. Smith presented the following two (2) resolutions:
1. 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.
2. 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.
Ms. Smith made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brake, that said resolutions be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Mr. Brake presented the following two (2) resolutions:
1. 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.
2, 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. 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:
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. 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 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.
2. 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. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. MacAfee, that said resolutions be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Mr. Boulds 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 had 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 Mr. Brake, that the Rules of the Council be Suspended in order to act upon said resolutions. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Campbell, Macafee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds, Mayor Walker – 8
Nays: None – 0
Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Ms. Smith, that the above and foregoing resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Campbell, Macafee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
Nays: None – 0
There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Ms. Smith, 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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