City of Belleville City Council met September 18.
Here is the minutes as provided by the council:
Mayor Mark Eckert called this meeting to order.
Mayor y Eckert explained p d the disaster procedures. Mayor Eckert reminded anyone Y speaking P B this
evening to step up to a microphone because the meetings are being taped and posted the next day
on the website.
Mayor Eckert requested City Clerk Jennifer Gain Meyer to call roll. Members present on roll
call: Alderman Kinsella, Alderwoman Pusa, Alderman Randle, Alderman Tyler, Alderman
Anthony, Alderman Ovian, Alderwoman Schaefer, Alderman Dintelman, Alderman Gaa,
Alderwoman Stiehl, Alderman Weygandt, Alderman Elmore, Alderman Wigginton, and
Alderman Barfield.
Alderman Hazel and Alderman Buettner excused.
Roll Call Department Heads
Roll Call Department Heads: City Clerk, Jennifer Gain Meyer, City Treasurer Hardt and
Assistant City Attorney Flynn, City Attorney Hoemer. Fire Chief, Tom Pour; Finance Director,
Jamie Maitret; City Engineer, Tim Gregowicz; Director of Maintenance, Ken Vaughn; Human
Resource Director, Sherry Favre; Director of Parks and Recreation, Debbie Belleville; Health
and Housing Director, Bob Sabo; Director of Public Works, Jason Poole; Director of
Wastewater, Royce Carlisle; Director of Economic Development, Annissa McCaskill and
Director of Library, Leander Spearman.
Police Chief, Bill Clay excused.
Pledge
Mayor Eckert led the Pledge ofAllegiance.
Public Hearing
None.
Public Participation
Stewart Lannert
He does not understand the St. Clair County Sherriff and the City of E. St. Louis has to do with
Belleville. Mayor Eckert explained this is a joint annual grant that comes from the federal
government that supports law enforcement.
He questioned the Frisbee golf course at the Bicentennial park. You cannot put a Frisbee golf
course in thick woods.people will slip and slide in mud and tear up the nice wooded area.
People are running stop signs at 29th Street and Godfrey and someone from the police
department told him that is done all over the city. Dropping off students/parking at Union
School needs to be addressed.
Presentations, Recognitions & Appointments
None.
Approval of Minutes
Alderman Wigginton made a motion seconded by Alderman Barfield to accept Bud file the
minutes of City Council September 5, 2017.
All members voted aye.
Claims.Payroll, and Disbursements
Alderman Anthony made a motion seconded by Alderman Ovian to approve claims and
disbursements in the amount of$3,046,941. 51 and payroll in the amount of$840, 212.54.
Members voting aye on roll call: Kinsella, Pusa, Randle, Tyler, Anthony, Ovian, Schaefer,
Dintelman, Gaa, Stiehl, Weygandt, Elmore, Wigginton and Barfield. ( 14)
Reports
None.
Oral Reports
Finance Committee
Alderman Kinsella made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Pusa to approve purchase of three
3) refurbished trash trucks for$ 148,050 from Elliott Equipment Company.
Members voting aye on roll call: Kinsella, Pusa, Randle, Tyler, Anthony, Ovian, Schaefer,
Dintelman, Gas, Stiehl, Weygandt, Elmore, Wigginton and Barfield. ( 14)
Alderman Kinsella made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Stiehl to approve using Gilmore &
Bell as rebate analyst for Frank Scott Parkway bonds arbitrage rebate calculations and filings at a
cost of$4, 500.
Members voting aye on roll call: Kinsella, Pusa, Tyler, Anthony, Ovian, Schaefer, Dintelman,
Gaa, Stiehl, Weygandt, Elmore, Wigginton and Barfield. ( 13)
Alderman Randle abstained. ( 1)
Alderman Kinsella made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Schaefer to approve extension of
0.25% home rule sales tax with no sunset date.
Alderman Randle made a motion to amend the motion on the floor to section 2 of the proposed
ordinance seconded by Alderman Dintelman to extend the 0.25% home rule sales tax for four( 4)
years to sunset on December 31, 2021 with a scheduled review to take place in August of 2021
and consider terminating or extending such tax for a defined period of time.
Discussion.
Alderman Randle stated his fear is the council is free to amend or terminate this tax at a future
date. At some future date, he does not know how many will be members of the council that
would recall that option is available. Ifthe tax is made permanent, at this time, there will not be
an opportunity for this council to readdress based upon changes in the city's financial situation
going forward.
Alderman Wigginton stated the council needs to realize as tight as this budget is, the state of the
State and being a businessman the city has absorbed the 0.25%, the taxpayers are used to it.
Today's economic climate will not get better in four years. The city needs this money to provide
services and for working capital.
Mayor Eckert stated ifthis extension does not pass this council will be forced to make significant
cuts and the only place will be in essential services of police and fire. This is $ 1. 1 million in
revenue. The amount of income tax has been reduced as well as other funds from the State. The
only tax where there is consistency is sales tax.
Alderman Wigginton stated the city's sales is a livable sales tax and is in line with surrounding
communities.
Alderman Elmore stated the question is not passing the sales tax it is to extend the sales tax.
Finance Director, Jamie Mantel, stated the city has received notice that it will have a bond
review in two weeks. In all likelihood, the audit will downgrade the bond rating. While this
does not impact the city negatively too quickly.anytime the city is looking to get more debt it
will affect the credit rating. They will look at what the city is doing to " right the ship". The
auditors do not like sunset clauses and they look at that as going away in four years. They do not
give weight to the sales tax as they would if it would be abolished or indefinite. The credit
agency will look favorably that the city will keep the sales tax.
Alderman Randle asked when was the last review; Finance Director, Jamie Maitret, stated 2015.
Alderman Randle asked when they reviewed the city in 2015 did they downgrade the bonds;
Finance Director, Jamie Maitret, stated no. Alderman Randle stated at that time the city had a
four year sunset clause in place. Alderman Wigginton asked how much weight does the sunset
clause carry; Finance Director, Jamie Maitret, stated they will look at the financial position.
Alderman Wigginton asked the council to remove the sunset date; however, to be fiscally
responsible over the next four years and work to keep the sales tax at 8. 1%.
Alderman Ovian stated there will be a 3% labor increase next year and have no funds to operate
there will be layoffs or not rehire. Mayor Eckert stated there are currently 20 positions that are
unfilled.
Alderman Randle stated he would like to reiterate that the city is not rescinding the 0. 25% sales
tax they are only extending for four years.
Alderwoman Schaefer stated if the State does not recognize the sunset clause this council must
be responsible as elected officials. This is something that should be reviewed every six months.
Alderman Dintelman stated he would like to see the sunset clause. There is an annual budget
where this should be discussed and also throughout the year.
Alderman Randle made a motion to amend the motion on the floor to section 2 of the proposed
ordinance seconded by Alderman Dintelman to extend the 0.25% home rule sales tax for four( 4)
years to sunset on December 31, 2021 with a scheduled review to take place in August of 2021
and consider terminating or extending such tax for a defined period of time.
Members voting aye on roll call: Randle, Dintelman and Elmore,. ( 3)
Members voting nay on roll call Kinsella, Puss, Tyler, Anthony, Ovian, Gaa, Schaefer, Stiehl,
Weygandt, Wigginton and Barfield. ( 11)
Alderman Kinsella made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Schaefer to approve extension of
0.25% home rule sales tax with no sunset date.
Members voting aye on roll call: Kinsella, Puss, Randle, Tyler, Anthony, Ovian, Schaefer,
Dintelman, Gas, Stiehl, Weygandt, Elmore, Wigginton and Barfield. ( 14)
Planning Commission
Alderman Dintelman made a motion seconded by Alderman Wigginton the following requests:
Approve the Sketch Plat for Marco Plaza Glenwood Equities for an. 8 acre parcel located at
the intersection of northeast comer of Sullivan Drive and Illinois Route 161. ( 2391 W. State Rte.
161; Parcel: 08- 09.0- 300- 004) located in a C- 2 Heavy Commercial Zoning District.
Approve the Preliminary Plat for Marco Plaza / Glenwood Equities: for an. 8 acre parcel
located at the intersection of northeast comer of Sullivan Drive and Illinois Route 161. ( 2391 W.
State Rte. 161; Parcel: 08-09. 0- 300-004) located in a C- 2 Heavy Commercial Zoning District.
Approve the Site Plan, Landscape Plan, and Architectural Elevations for Dollar
General/Glenwood Equities: for an. 8 acre parcel located at the intersection of northeast
corner of Sullivan Drive and Illinois Route 161. ( 2391 W. State Rte. 161; Parcel: 08-09.0-300-
004) located in a C- 2 Heavy Commercial Zoning District following stipulations. 1. The plans
from August 8,2017 be submitted to City staff. 1. The use of the Dollar General structural
materials or something similar, to be usedfor the trash enclosure.
Members voting aye on roll call: Kinsella, Posit, Randle, Tyler, Anthony, Ovian, Schaefer,
Dintelman, Gaa, Stiehl, Weygandt, Elmore, Wigginton and Barfield. ( 14)
Economic Development& Annexation Committee
Alderman Kinsella made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Pusa to approve the Development
Agreement with Escape 618 for the remodeling at 102 East Main Street.
Discussion.
Assistant Director of Economic Development, Eric Schauster, stated Item D is entertainment
related; therefore, the sales are not subject to sales tax.
Members voting aye on roll call: Kinsella, Pusa, Randle, Tyler, Anthony, Ovian, Schaefer,
Dintelman, Gm, Stiehl, Weygandt, Elmore, Wigginton and Barfield. ( 14)
Alderman Kinsella made a motion seconded by Alderman Wigginton to approve the
Development Agreement with SonomaCap RE Fund DI, LLC for the redevelopment of 8512
West Main St. and 7009 West Main Street.
Members voting aye on roll call: Kinsella, Pusa, Randle, Tyler, Anthony, Ovian, Schaefer,
Dintelman, Goa, Stiehl, Weygandt, Elmore, Wigginton and Barfield. (14)
Ordinance and Legal Review Committee
Alderman Wigginton made a motion seconded by Alderman Gaa to revise Ordinance 8060- 2017
Residential Refuse Collection Fee to reflect the specific language in regards to place of
residence.
Members voting aye on roll call: Kinsella, Pusa, Randle, Tyler, Anthony, Ovian, Schaefer,
Dintelman, Gaa, Stiehl, Weygandt, Elmore, Wigginton and Barfield. ( 14)
Traffic Committee
Alderman Ovian made a motion seconded by Alderman Tyler to approve no parking signs on
East Side of South 38th Street( 186 feet from West Main).
All members voted aye.
Administation
Alderwoman Stiehl made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Schaefer to accept PSC's proposal
to remove and replace the fence along Richland Creek.
Members voting aye on roll call: Kinsella, Pusa, Randle, Tyler, Anthony, Ovian, Schaefer,
Dintehnan, Gaa, Stiehl, Weygandt, Elmore, Wigginton and Barfield. ( 14)
Alderman Tyler made a motion seconded by Alderman Dintelman to approve to enter into a
Memorandum of Understanding with the St. Clair County Sheriffs and the City of E. St. Louis
allowing for the Byrne Grant 2017.
Members voting aye on roll call: Kinsella, Puss, Randle, Tyler, Anthony, Ovian, Schaefer,
Dintelman, Gas, Stiehl, Weygandt, Elmore, Wigginton and Barfield. ( 14)
Communications
Alderman Kinsella made a motion seconded by Alderman Elmore to approve The Fest Car
Show/Cruise, 10/ 14/ 2017Request from Kenny Herzog to hold their annual car show on October
14, 2017 from 9: 00 a.m. - 5: 00 p.m. The location is 900 Scheel Street.
All members voted aye.
Alderman Kinsella made a motion seconded by Alderman Gas to table the following requests:
Howl-O-Ween Pet Parade, 10/ 29/2017
Request from the Belleville Humane Society to hold their annual Pet Parade on October 29, 2017
from 1: 00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Humane Society Block Party, 10/ 29/ 2017
Request from the Belleville Humane Society to hold a block party on October 29, 2017 from
1: 00 p.m. to 4: 00 p. m. Requesting the closure of the 1st block of South High Street between
Washington and East Main from 11: 00 a.m. to 5: 00 p.m.
All members voted aye.
Alderwoman Puss made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Schaefer to approve the following
requests:
Santa Parade, 11/ 24/2017
Request from the Optimist Club of Belleville to hold the Annual Santa Parade on Friday,
November 24, 2017 from 10: 00 a.m. - 12: 00 p.m. with applicable street closures.
Gineerbread 5K Run/ Walk, 12/ 2/ 2017
Request from Belleville Parks & Recreation Department requesting to hold the 11th Annual
Gingerbread 5K Run/ Walk on Saturday, December 2, 2017 beginning at 510 West Main Street at
8: 30 a.m, throughout a designated route and ending back at the Parks Department Office. Also
requesting barricades, police coverage and temporary street closures until the completion of the
5K distance.
Tavern on Main 10/6- 7/2017
Requesting to closing Church Street from East Main to alley during Chili Cook-Off. Friday,
October 6, 2017 from 5: 00 p.m. to midnight and Saturday, October 7, 2017 from 2: 00 p. m. to
midnight.
All members voted aye.
Petitions
None.
Resolutions
Alderman Wigginton made a motion seconded by Alderman Elmore to read Resolution 3312 by
title only.
All members voted aye.
Alderman Elmore made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Schaefer to approve
Resolution 3312 A Resolution requesting permission from IDOT to close Route 159 for the
Santa Parade - November 24, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to Noon.
Members voting aye on roll call: Kinsella, Pusa, Randle, Tyler, Anthony, Ovian, Schaefer,
Dintelman, Gaa, Stiehl, Weygandt, Elmore, Wigginton and Barfield. ( 14)
Ordinances
Alderwoman Schaefer made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Posit to read by title only and as
a group 8102- 2017, 8103- 2017 and 8104- 2017.
All members voted aye.
Alderman Kinsella made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Schaefer to approve the following
Ordinances:
Ordinance 8102- 2017
An Ordinance concerning Chapter 34( Taxation), Section 34.041 ( Home Rule Municipal and
Service Occupation Tan) of the revised ordinances of the City of Belleville, Illinois as amended.
Ordinance 8103- 2017
An Ordinance amending Title IX( General Regulations), Chapter 92 (Health and Sanitation),
Section 92.22( Residential Refuse Collection Fee) of the revised ordinances of the City of
Belleville, Illinois as amended.
Ordinance 8104- 2017
An Ordinance amending Chapter 76( Parking Schedules of the revised ordinances of the City of
Belleville, Illinois as amended by amending portions of sections thereof.
Members voting aye on roll call: Kinsella, Pusa, Randle, Tyler, Anthony, Ovian, Schaefer,
Dintelman, Gaa, Stiehl, Weygandt, Elmore, Wigginton and Barfield. ( 14)
Unfinished Business
None.
Miscellaneous& New Business
Alderwoman Schaefer stated from 8:00 pm to noon on Saturday Lindenwood will hold a food
drive for the hurricane relief. It will be located in the circle drive and you can drive through to
drop items.
Alderman Dintelman made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Stiehl to approve the Motor Fuel
Claims in the Amount of$ 160, 211.30.
Members voting aye on roll call: Kinsella, Pusa, Randle, Tyler, Anthony, Ovian, Schaefer,
Dintelman, Gaa, Stiehl, Weygandt, Elmore, Wigginton and Barfield. (14)
Executive Session
Alderman Kinsella made a motion seconded by Alderman Pusa to discuss personnel, litigation,
workers' compensation, property acquisition, transfer of property.
All members voted aye.
Entered executive session at 7:44 p.m.
Resumed from Executive Session at 7: 54 p.m.
Alderman Elmore made a motion seconded by Alderman Wigginton to approve/ settle a workers'
compensation in the amount of$34,056.50.
Members voting aye on roll call: Kinsella, Pusa, Randle, Tyler, Anthony, Ovian, Schaefer,
Dintelman, Gan, Stiehl, Weygandt, Elmore, Wigginton and Barfield. ( 14)
Adjournment
Alderman Elmore made a motion seconded by Alderman Randle to adjourn at 7: 55 pm.
All members voted aye.
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