City of Troy City Council met May 1.
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 7:32 p.m.; immediately following was the Pledge of Allegiance.
B. Roll Call in Alphabetical Order: Present: Aldermen James DeCarli, Tim Greenfield, Regina Hendrickson, Sam Italiano, Dan Jackson, Douglas Partney and Troy Turner. 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 Engineer Tom Cissell, City Attorney Fred Keck (arrived at 7:42 p.m.) and City Clerk Jamie Myers. Absent: Alderman Jeff Zarzecki.
C. Reading and Approval of Minutes:
1. April 17, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes-
Motion: To Approve the April 17, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes as Amended. Alderman DeCarli stated on page 3 under L3, it needs added that “Alderman DeCarli said the mouth of the pipe needs cleared or it will continue to be a problem/blocked.” Moved by Italiano; Seconded by Greenfield. Vote: Motion passed (summary: Aye = 6, Nay = 0, Abstain = 1). Aye: DeCarli, Greenfield, Hendrickson, Jackson, Partney and Turner. Abstain: Italiano. Absent: Zarzecki.
D. Communications, to be provided by the City Clerk:
1. Certified Canvas Results-
City Clerk Myers stated the city has received the certified canvas results from the 2017 Consolidated Election as presented.
E. Citizen Participation, limited to three (3) minutes per Person:
F. Mayor’s Comments:
1. Mayor Adomite acknowledged the rain fall the past couple of days and thanked the city’s public works staff. Director of Public Works Hancock updated the council on the rain. They used all but one of the portable pumps. He stated rainfall totaled 7.39 inches.
2. Mayor Adomite stated the new Madison County Transit (MCT) park-and-ride will be opening tomorrow, May 02, 2017.
3. Recognition of Service-Aldermen Tim Greenfield, Jim DeCarli and Regina Hendrickson-
Mayor Adomite gave the gavel to Alderman Italiano. He then recognized Aldermen Greenfield, Hendrickson and DeCarli for their service to the city.
G. Attorney Comments:
1. City Administrator’s Comments-
City Administrator Soland thanked the parting aldermen for their service. He thanked the public works crew for their hard work over the weekend with the storm.
2. City Attorney Comments-
City Attorney Keck was absent at this time.
H. Consent Agenda, including Administrative Reports and other items to be voted collectively with one roll call vote:
1. Approval of Closed Meeting Minutes Consent Calendar-
Motion: To Approve the Closed Meeting Minutes Consent Calendar as Presented. Moved by Italiano; Seconded by Greenfield. Vote: Motion passed (summary: Aye = 4, Nay = 0, Abstain = 3). Aye: DeCarli, Greenfield, Italiano and Jackson. Abstain: Hendrickson, Partney and Turner. Absent: Zarzecki.
I. Administrative and Community Services Committee Report:
1. Results of Planning Commission Public Hearing- April 20, 2017 (Subdivision Code)-
Alderman Partney thanked the planning commission on their work on the subdivision ordinance. Building and Zoning Administrator Frey stated the public hearing went well.
2. Building and Zoning Administrator Report-
Building and Zoning Administrator Frey stated the planning commission will discuss new projects to work on at the next meeting.
J. Finance and Economic Development Committee Report:
1. Results of Finance & Economic Development Committee Meeting- May 01, 2017-
Alderman Jackson reviewed the committee meeting. The committee reviewed the storefront application for 215 East Market Street.
2. Approval of Storefront Application at 215 East Market Street for $1,875.30
Motion-To Approve the Storefront Application Reimbursement for 215 East Market Street up to $2,475.91. Moved by Jackson; Seconded by Turner. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Aye = 7). Aye: DeCarli, Greenfield, Hendrickson, Italiano, Jackson, Partney and Turner. Absent: Zarzecki.
3. City Treasurer Report-
City Treasurer Roady had nothing to report.
K. Law Enforcement & Emergency Services Committee Report:
1. Chief of Police’s Report-
Chief of Police Parsons stated consortium testing has begun. Officer Brown will finish the first stage of field training next week.
Alderman DeCarli took the podium and gave some parting comments concerning his four years of serving as an alderman. He also gave advice to the incoming newly elected officials.
Alderman DeCarli asked for continued patrol in residential areas.
L. Public Works Committee Report:
1. Approval of Lowest Bidder for Longbranch Improvements for $259,403.63 with Charles Mahoney-
Motion: To Approve the Lowest Bidder for Longbranch Improvements for $259,403.63 with Charles Mahoney as Presented. Moved by Italiano; Seconded by Greenfield. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Aye= 7). Aye: DeCarli, Greenfield, Hendrickson, Italiano, Jackson, Partney and Turner. Absent: Zarzecki.
2. City Engineer Report-
City Engineer Cissell updated the council on upcoming construction. The ADA work on the municipal parking lot is supposed to start next week. The crack seal project will also start next week. The Remington Drive project is expected to start in two (2) weeks. The Long Branch project is expected to start June 01, 2017. He updated the council on the Fairoaks and Taylor Lake projects.
3. Public Works Department Schedule and Report-
4. Time for Director of Public Works-
Director of Public Works Hancock gave the credit to the public works staff for their hard work. He thanked the council for their support on his first year as director. He updated the council on several trainings.
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 2017-09-Sudivision Code Revisions -
Motion: To Approve Ordinance 2017-09-Subdivision Code Revisions as Presented. Moved by Turner; Seconded by Jackson. Mr. Joe Lanahan, from the Home Builders Association, took the podium to discuss specific issues as presented in their handout. There was discussion on the concerns the Home Builders Association. Vote: Motion passed (summary: Aye = 6, Nay = 0, Abstain = 1). Aye: DeCarli, Greenfield, Italiano, Jackson, Partney, Turner. Abstain: Hendrickson. Absent: Zarzecki.
2. Resolution 2017-07-Closed Meeting Minutes Review and Disclosure-
Motion: To Approve Resolution 2017-07-Closed Meeting Minutes Review and Disclosure. Moved by Italiano; Seconded by Greenfield. Vote: Motion passed (summary: Aye = 4, Nay = 0, Abstain = 3). Aye: DeCarli, Greenfield, Italiano and Jackson. Abstain: Hendrickson, Partney and Turner. Absent: Zarzecki.
3. Resolution 2017-08-Approval of Street Closures for the Annual Troy Lions Homecoming Parade-
Motion: To Approve Resolution 2017-08-Street Closures for the Annual Troy Lions Homecoming Parade. Moved by Jackson; Seconded by Turner. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Aye = 7). Aye: DeCarli, Greenfield, Hendrickson, Italiano, Jackson, Partney and Turner.
O. Closed Session (as needed): None.
P. Adjournment, no Later than 10:00 p.m.
Motion: To Adjourn the Meeting at 8:19 p.m. Moved by Italiano; Seconded by Hendrickson. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Aye = 7). Aye: DeCarli, Greenfield, Hendrickson, Italiano, Jackson, Partney and Turner. Absent: Zarzecki.
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