City of Troy City Council met May 15.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
1. Regular City Council Meeting-7:30 p.m.
A. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance:
The meeting was held in the Council Chambers in the City Municipal Building, 116 East Market Street, Troy, Illinois, 62294 and was called to order by Mayor Allen Adomite at 7:30 p.m.; immediately following was the Pledge of Allegiance.
B. Roll Call in Alphabetical Order: Present: Aldermen Nathan Henderson, Sam Italiano, Dan Jackson, Matthew Thompson, Troy Turner and Jeff Zarzecki. Other Officials Present: Mayor Allen Adomite, City Treasurer David Roady, City Administrator Jeff Soland, Building and Zoning Administrator Keith Frey, Director of Public Works Rob Hancock, Chief of Police Brad Parsons, City Attorney Fred Keck and City Clerk Jamie Myers. Absent: Aldermen James “Tex” Daniel and Douglas Partney.
C. Reading and Approval of Minutes:
1. April 22, 2017 Special City Council Meeting Minutes-
Motion: To Approve the April 22, 2017 Special City Council Meeting Minutes as Presented. Moved by Italiano; Seconded by Thompson. Vote: Motion passed (summary: Aye = 5, Nay = 0, Abstain = 1). Aye: Henderson, Italiano, Jackson, Thompson and Zarzecki. Abstain: Turner. Absent: Daniel and Partney.
2. May 01, 2017 City Council First Meeting Minutes-
Motion: To Approve the May 01, 2017 City Council First Meeting Minutes as Presented. Moved by Italiano; Seconded by Turner. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Aye = 6). Aye: Henderson, Italiano, Jackson, Thompson, Turner and Zarzecki. Absent: Daniel and Partney.
3. May 01, 2017 City Council Second Meeting Minutes-
Motion: To Approve the May 01, 2017 City Council First Meeting Minutes as Presented. Moved by Italiano; Seconded by Turner. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Aye = 6). Aye: Henderson, Italiano, Jackson, Thompson, Turner and Zarzecki. Absent: Daniel and Partney.
4. May 09, 2017 Special City Council Meeting Minutes-
Motion: To Approve the May 09, 2017 City Council Special City Council Meeting Minutes as Presented. Moved by Italiano; Seconded by Henderson. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Aye = 6). Aye: Henderson, Italiano, Jackson, Thompson, Turner and Zarzecki. Absent: Daniel and Partney.
D. Communications, to be provided by the City Clerk:
City Clerk Myers had nothing to report.
E. Citizen Participation, limited to three (3) minutes per Person:
1. Jim DeCarli, a resident of Troy, asked for continued community safety and residential and park patrolling.
F. Mayor’s Comments:
1. Approval of Annual Appointments-
Motion: To Approve the Annual Appointments as Presented. Moved by Jackson; Seconded by Zarzecki. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Aye = 6). Aye: Henderson, Italiano, Jackson, Thompson, Turner and Zarzecki. Absent: Daniel and Partney.
2. Approval of Council Committee Assignments-
Motion: To Approve the Council Committee Assignments as Presented. Moved by Italiano; Seconded by Turner. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Aye = 6). Aye: Henderson, Italiano, Jackson, Thompson, Turner and Zarzecki. Absent: Daniel and Partney.
3. Appropriations Ordinance Hearing-7pm, June 05, 2017-
Mayor Adomite announced the public hearing for the Appropriations Ordinance is scheduled for June 05, 2017 at 7 p.m. City Treasurer Roady reviewed the appropriations process.
4. STP & CMAQ Application Update-
Mayor Adomite reviewed the process of the STP and CMAQ funds. He announced the city was awarded $438,750 from STP for work on East Clay Street, Hickory Street and Dewey Street. Mayor Adomite stated in the CMAQ program, the city was awarded $960,000 for work on the intersection at Route 162 and Old Troy Road. Glen Carbon Village Administrator Jamie Bowden reviewed the project and the intergovernmental agreement.
5. 911 Consolidation Update-
Mayor Adomite stated the county needs to consolidate the 911 PSAP sites from 16 to eight (8). He said the City of Troy and the City of Highland have been working on an agreement. He asked the Director of 911 for Madison County Terence McFarland to update the council of the consolidation options. Director of 911 McFarland stated the Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB) has a subcommittee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. to discuss the options. Mayor Adomite reviewed some recently published articles concerning the consolidation. There was discussion on the option containing the City of Troy losing its PSAP. ETSB Chairman Richard Schardan reviewed the option of the City of Troy’s calls moving to the Village of Glen Carbon. There was discussion on an increase in 911 tax increase and the cost for each PSAP. Mayor Adomite stated his preference is for Troy to keep the 911 PSAP. Alderman Turner asked who takes the risk if malfunctions arise. There was discussion on the hiring of new dispatchers to accommodate the consolidation. Director of 911 McFarland stated the ETSB has to have their decision and plan to the state by the end of July. Mayor Adomite asked if the ETSB subcommittee can have a public hearing with the City of Troy residents. ETSB Chairman Schardan stated there is a lack of time to hold a public hearing. Mayor Adomite voiced his concern on communication and lack of public comment. Alderman Jackson asked whom should the residents contact. Madison County Board Member and ETSB Vice Chairman Don Moore asked for just the facts to be brought out in the media. He urged the citizens attend the county meeting scheduled for May 24, 2017.
G. Attorney Comments:
1. City Administrator’s Comments-
City Administrator Soland updated the council on the water plant project. He stated the permit applications were submitted to the City of Collinsville. City Administrator Soland also updated the council on EJ Equipment.
2. City Attorney Comments-
City Attorney Keck reminded the council of closed session later in the meeting.
H. Consent Agenda, including Administrative Reports and other items to be voted collectively with one roll call vote:
1. Treasurer’s Report for April 2017
2. Building Administrator’s Report for April 2017
3. Business Registrations for April 2017
4. Police Report for April 2017
5. Water and Sewer Report for April 2017
6. Approval of the Consent Agenda a Presented
Motion: To Approve the Consent Agenda as Presented. Moved by Italiano; Seconded by Jackson. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Aye = 6). Aye: Henderson, Italiano, Jackson, Thompson, Turner and Zarzecki. Absent: Daniel and Partney.
I. Administrative and Community Services Committee Report:
1. Results of Planning Commission Meeting-May 11, 2017 -
Building and Zoning Administrator Frey stated the Planning Commission had an advisory meeting on cell towers and regulations. There was discussion on current regulations. A public hearing is scheduled for June 8, 2017 to address cell towers and its regulations for 5G.
2. Building and Zoning Administrator Report-
Building and Zoning Administrator Frey updated the council on the EJ Equipment construction and Windsor Way.
City Administrator Soland asked for an Administrative and Community Service Committee meeting to be scheduled.
J. Finance and Economic Development Committee Report:
1. Bills to be Approved and Paid for the Month of April/May 2017-
Motion: To Approve the Aged Obligation Report and Pay the Bills for the Month of April in May 2017 totaling $796,027.80. Moved by Jackson; Seconded by Henderson. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Aye = 6). Aye: Henderson, Italiano, Jackson, Thompson, Turner and Zarzecki. Absent: Daniel and Partney.
Bills to be Approved and Paid for the Month of May 2017-
Motion: To Approve the Aged Obligation Report and Pay the Bills for the Month of May 2017 totaling $621,520.96. Moved by Jackson; Seconded by Turner. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Aye = 6). Aye: Henderson, Italiano, Jackson, Thompson, Turner and Zarzecki. Absent: Daniel and Partney.
2. Authorization for Mayor to Execute Agreement with Big Sports Properties, LLC, for $44,573.00.-
Motion: To Authorize the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Big Sports Properties, LLC, for $44,573.00. Moved by Jackson; Seconded by Thompson. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Aye = 6). Aye: Henderson, Italiano, Jackson, Thompson, Turner and Zarzecki. Absent: Daniel and Partney.
3. City Treasurer ReportCity
Treasurer Roady had nothing to report.
K. Law Enforcement & Emergency Services Committee Report:
1. Chief of Police’s Report-
Chief of Police Parsons stated the department has received letters of recognition. The department will host a fraud prevention seminar on May 17, 2017 for residents and businesses. Sargent Wasser and Officer Dearworth are in Washington, DC for the national memorial. Detective Raymond obtained his bachelor’s degree and has started his master’s classes. Major case squad was activated for an Alton case. Chief of Police Parsons announced the Special 4 Olympics event “Cop on Top” is scheduled for Friday, May 19, 2017. He said the department is preparing to move to Digiticket.
L. Public Works Committee Report:
1. City Engineer’s Report-
City Engineer Cissell stated the micro-surfacing in Country Village was done last week, Long Branch is scheduled in two (2) weeks and crack sealing will begin soon. The Remington project is expected to start in June. The ADA project at city hall is expected to start May 16, 2017. Alderman Jackson asked if the Burlington lake issues were resolved.
2. Public Works Department Schedule and Report-
3. Time for Director of Public Works-
Director of Public Works Hancock updated the council on the rainfall. He stated there was a sewer collapse and break in the line on East Throp and Staunton on May 06, 2017.
M. Reports of Special Committees (as needed): None.
N. Ordinances & Resolutions, called by City Clerk, with Citizen Participation limited to three (3) minutes per Person;
1. Ordinance 2017-10-Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement with the Village of Glen Carbon-
Motion: To Approve Ordinance 2017-10-Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement with the Village of Glen Carbon. Moved by Turner; Seconded by Italiano. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Aye = 6). Aye: Henderson, Italiano, Jackson, Thompson, Turner and Zarzecki. Absent: Daniel and Partney.
2. Resolution 2017-09-Approval of Final Plat for Harvest Pointe Estates-
Motion: To Approve Resolution 2017-09-Approval of Final Plat for Harvest Pointe Estates. Moved by Italiano; Seconded by Jackson. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Aye = 6). Aye: Henderson, Italiano, Jackson, Thompson, Turner and Zarzecki. Absent: Daniel and Partney.
Mayor Adomite stated City Engineer Cissell, City Administrator Jeff Soland and himself presented to the park board on the parking lot issue.
O. Closed Session (as needed):
5 ILCS 120/2(c)2-Collective Bargaining
Motion: To Enter into Closed Session per 5 ILCS 120/2(c)2-Collective Bargaining at 9:40 p.m. Moved by Jackson; Seconded by Henderson. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Aye = 6). Aye: Henderson, Italiano, Jackson, Thompson, Turner and Zarzecki. Absent: Daniel and Partney.
The Council came back into open session at 10:20 p.m.
P. Adjournment, no Later than 10:00 p.m.
Motion: To Adjourn the Meeting at 10:20 p.m. Moved by Jackson; Seconded by Turner. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Aye = 6). Aye: Henderson, Italiano, Jackson, Thompson, Turner and Zarzecki. Absent: Daniel and Partney.
http://www.troyil.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05152017-197