Alton City Council met October 25.
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 Director of Information Technology Swope to lead the Pledge to the Flag.
Council Minutes, Communications And Report Of Officers:
The Clerk presented the following Council Meeting Minutes of October 11, 2017 and the Communications: Republic Services, re: Solid Waste and Recycle Volumes for the City of Alton for the month of September, 2017 and the following Report of Officers: Comptroller, re: Overtime Analysis for September, 2017. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Ms. Smith, that said reports be placed on file. The Chair so ordered.
Committee Report:
Chairman Campbell presented the following Committee of the Whole Meeting Report for October 23, 2017; Resolution, re: Discount and Special Bills paid; Resolution, re: Mamie Street be closed on October 30, 2017 to facilitate a Halloween block party; Resolution, re: Fire Chief has requested a fire hydrant be installed adjacent to 618 Summit Street; Laid Over Resolution, re: The Corporation Counselor is hereby authorized and directed to prepare an ordinance eliminating the rank of Captain; Resolution, re: The Mayor and appropriate City officials to be designated by the Mayor are hereby authorized and directed to sign the Lease Agreement between the City of Alton and Theodore P. Hamberg and Lindsey N. Hamberg; Resolution, re: The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the redevelopment agreement with Edward Benz; 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 three ordinances be considered; Resolution, re: That the City Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to make payment from the Simpson Memorial Tennis Fund to: Logo it; Resolution, re: That the Public Works Director be and is hereby authorized to salvage one (l) vehicles, three (3) utility vehicles, and eight (8) mowers currently being stored at the Public Works Facility; Resolution, re: That the Public Works Director be and is hereby authorized to dispose of the following obsolete equipment that has no scrap value; Resolution, re: That the Public Works Director be and is hereby authorized to auction off following equipment stored at the Public Works Facility; Resolution, re: That the City of Alton desires to officially recognize Jim Goodwin for his many years of service to not only the City of Alton but the greater Alton area and that the pavilion serving the Spencer T. Olin Community Golf Course in Gordon F. Moore Community Park shall be dedicated to and renamed the “Jim Goodwin Memorial Pavilion”. 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 October 23, 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:
Whereas, Alderman Campbell has requested, that Mamie Street be closed on October 30, 2017 to facilitate a Halloween block party; 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 Mamie Street on October 30, 2017 from 12:00 p.m. until 12:00 a.m. on the condition that Tim Busse and Laura Lyon 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 Fire Chief has requested that a fire hydrant to installed adjacent to 618 Summit Street restoration.
Now Therefore, Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois that a new fire hydrant be placed adjacent to 618 Summit Street with the exact location to be determined by the Fire Chief of the City of Alton Fire 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
Mr. Campbell presented the following resolution:
Whereas, the City of Alton desires to enter into a formal agreement with Theodore P. Hamberg and Lindsey N. Hamberg to lease a vacant lot owned by City located at 1317 State Street; and
Whereas, a formal agreement has been negotiated and recommended by the City staff for consideration of the City Council.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois that the Mayor and appropriate City officials to be designated by the Mayor are hereby authorized and directed to sign the attached Lease Agreement between the City of Alton and Theodore P. Hamberg and Lindsey N. Hamberg. 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:
Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the attached redevelopment agreement with Edward Benz, pursuant to the terms of the Alton Tax Increment Finance Grant Program. 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 three ordinances 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 Simpson Memorial Tennis Fund; and
Whereas, the Simpson Memorial Tennis Committee at its August 24, 2017, meeting recommended approval of a payment to Logo It in the amount of $393.92 for banners.
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 Simpson Memorial Tennis Fund to: Logo It in the amount of $393.92 pursuant to the minutes attached hereto. 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, Illinois, that the Public Works Director be and is hereby authorized to salvage one (1) vehicles, three (3) utility vehicles, and eight (8) mowers currently being stored at the Public Works Facility.
2002 Chev 3500 Van VIN# 1GAHG39U331231181
1993 Kawasaki Utility Vehicle Serial# 1505990
1993 Kawasaki Utility Vehicle Serial# 5072247
Kawasaki Utility Vehicle Serial# 2500054
1993 Bachtold Mower Serial# 931845
1993 Bachtold Mower Serial# 931840
1998 Bachtold Mower Serial# 943338
1998 Bachtold Mower Serial# 989734
1998 Bachtold Mower Serial# 989737
1998 Bachtold Mower Serial# 989735
1998 Bachtold Mower Serial# 989733
1998 Bachtold Mower Serial# 989736
Mr. Campbell 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
Mr. Campbell presented the following resolution:
Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois, that the Public Works Director be and is hereby authorized to dispose of the following obsolete equipment that has no scrap value.
1993 Bear Analyzer Serial# 12N1830
1995 Branic Tire Balancer Serial# 581
1995 Bear RBST Battery Tester
Mr. Campbell 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
Mr. Campbell presented the following resolution:
Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois, that the Public Works Director be and is hereby authorized to auction off following equipment stored at the Public Works Facility. Proceeds from the auction will go to the General Fund.
Onan Generator 120/240 volt Serial# 1803524854
1993 Robinaire R-12 Freon Recycler Serial# 14208
1995 Robinaire R-134A Freon Recycler Serial# 14786
1989 Goodall Jump Start Unit
2001 Goodall Jump Start Unit Serial # 9334710-44810
1994 Ford F-250 Pickup VIN# 1FTHF25H4RNA92662
2002 Ford F-250 Pickup VIN# 1FTRF18W42KB25885
1991 Chev 3500w/utility bed, lift gate VIN# QGBJC34KXME184739
1960 Ford Tractor Serial# 115238
1981 Ford Tractor FC21S-M Serial# C672227
1998 GMC K1500 Pickup VIN# 1GTEK14R3WZ501693
Mr. Campbell 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
Mr. Campbell presented the following resolution:
Whereas, the greater Alton community lost a great citizen, volunteer and leader with the recent passing of Jim Goodwin; and
Whereas, Jim Goodwin throughout his lifetime volunteered his time, talents and abilities to improve the greater Alton community in countless ways, many of which efforts will never be known; and
Whereas, Jim Goodwin served as a board member of the Alton YMCA; and
Whereas, Jim Goodwin served as a board member of Specialized Services Program for the handicapped; and
Whereas, Jim Goodwin served as a board member for the Madison County Chapter of the Urban League; and
Whereas, Jim Goodwin was an original board member of the United Methodist Village in Godfrey, Illinois; and
Whereas, Jim Goodwin served as the chair and long time board member of the Alton Lakefront Advisory Committee offering important citizen input on the design and development of the Visitor’s Center at Lock and Dam 26 in Alton and the development of the riverfront in Alton; and
Whereas, Jim Goodwin was a member of the Alton Memorial Hospital Board of Directors for 30 years and was chairman of the Alton Memorial Hospital Board for 10 years, including overseeing the affiliation of Alton Memorial Hospital with Barnes, Jewish, Christian Health Systems; and
Whereas, Jim Goodwin served on the Alton Park and Recreation Commission from 1970 to 1980 and was instrumental of the decade of the primary development of Gordon F. Moore Community Park; and
Whereas, Jim Goodwin was responsible as a member of the Alton Park and Recreation Commission for the maintenance of the City of Alton golf courses, the city’s memorial tree program and its nationally acclaimed street trees program; and
Whereas, Jim Goodwin served as a charter board member of Pride Inc. and continued to serve Pride for many years; and
Whereas, in 2010 Jim Goodwin was awarded the Alton-Godfrey Rotary Club’s Gordon F. Moore Service Above Self Award for his distinguished service to the community; and
Whereas, Jim Goodwin was the primary contact between the City of Alton and Spencer T. Olin Foundation which, because of the personal love of golf of Spencer T. Olin and his personal relationship with Arnold Palmer, provided the full funding of the development of the Spencer T. Olin Community Golf Course in Gordon Moore Park, serving not just the City of Alton but the entire region.
Now Therefore Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois that the City of Alton desires to officially recognize Jim Goodwin for his many years of service to not only the City of Alton but the greater Alton area; and
Be It Further Resolved that the pavilion serving the Spencer T. Olin Community Golf Course in Gordon F. Moore Community Park shall be dedicated to and renamed the “Jim Goodwin Memorial Pavilion” and that appropriate signage shall be erected thereon to his honor. 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
First Reading Of Ordinances:
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following ordinance for first reading.
Ordinance No. 7591. An Ordinance establishing a handicapped parking space in front of 10 E. Third Street in the City of Alton. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said ordinance be Laid Over. The Chair so ordered.
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following ordinance for first reading.
Ordinance No. 7592. An Ordinance establishing no parking on the west side of the 2500 block of Virden. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said ordinance be Laid Over. The Chair so ordered.
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following ordinance for first reading.
Ordinance No. 7593. An Ordinance establishing a handicapped parking space in front of 208 W. Elm Street in the City of Alton. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said ordinance be Laid Over. The Chair so ordered.
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following ordinance for first reading.
Ordinance No. 7594. An Ordinance amending the City Code of the City of Alton pertaining to the Building Codes of the City of Alton. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said ordinance be Laid Over. The Chair so ordered.
Second Reading Of Ordinances:
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following ordinance for second reading.
Ordinance No. 7589. An Ordinance amending Subsection B of Section 4 of Chapter 13 of Title 4 of the City Code pertaining to Raffle Limitations. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Ms. Smith, that said ordinance be adopted. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
Nays: None – 0
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following ordinance for second reading.
Ordinance No. 7590. An Ordinance approving membership in the Illinois Municipal League Risk Management Association and authorizing the execution of an Intergovernmental Cooperation Contract. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said ordinance be adopted. 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 October 4, 2017; Alton Plan Commission, re: Minutes of October 10, 2017. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said minutes be placed on file. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
Nays: None – 0
The Clerk presented the following resolution:
Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois, for a special use permit to replace a static face of an existing billboard at Alton Corners with a digital display face at the property identified by permanent parcel number 23-2-07-01-06-102- 004, Section 1, Township 5 North, Range 10 West of the Third Principal Meridian, also known as 309-317 Homer Adams Parkway, Alton, Illinois, Be And 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
The Clerk presented the following resolution:
Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois, that a special use permit to operate a private salon on the property identified by permanent parcel number 23-2-08-07-16-401-009, Section 7, Township 5 North, Range 9 West of the Third Principal Meridian, also known as 3209 Edwards, Alton, Illinois, Be And Hereby Is Approved.
At this time, Mayor Walker stated that Candace Buehlman and Jacob Buehlman relinquished there time to speak regarding a private home hair salon special use permit.
Mrs. Elliott made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that the above and foregoing resolution be Laid Over. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
Nays: None - 0
The Clerk presented the following resolution:
Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois, that a special use permit to operate a small pre-owned automotive sales dealership at the property identified by permanent parcel number 23-2-08-08-17-301-019.001, Section 8, Township 5 North, Range 9 West of the Third Principal Meridian, also known as 1301 Milton Road, Alton, Illinois. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said resolution be approved.
After some discussion, Mr. Boulds 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
Appointments
Mayor Walker presented the following appointments to the James Killion Beautification & Enhancement Committee: Joyce Elliott; Tammy Smith; Sheila Goins; Abe Barham; Steve Thomas. Ms. Smith made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said appointments 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 appointments to the Haskell House Children’s Museum of Alton Commission: Robert Beile; Dave Dipazo; Britta Haggard; Michael Haynes; Martha Phillips; Rachel Lappin; Eva Haine; Sue Utgaard. Ms. Smith made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said appointments 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 Joanne Schroeder. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said request be approved.
Ms. Schroeder was present to answer any questions on 11. C of agenda, Special Use Permit to replace a static face on an existing billboard at Alton Corners but left after her agenda item was presented.
Comments Or Resolutions From The Council:
Mr. Campbell presented the following resolution:
Whereas, the City of Alton has experienced the growth of microbreweries and liquor licensee’s selling a wide variety of craft beers in nontraditional methods; and
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Alton, Illinois feels it is appropriate to accommodate the growth of the sale of craft beers in accordance with the new practices utilized by many liquor licensees in other areas.
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 Mrs. MacAfee, that said resolution be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Ms. Smith presented the following resolution:
Whereas, the City of Alton desires to enter into a formal agreement with Gregory Martin, Sr. to lease a vacant lot owned by the City located at 1209 Garden Street; and
Whereas, a formal agreement has been negotiated and recommended by City staff for consideration of the City Council.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois that the Mayor and appropriate City officials to be designated by the Mayor are hereby authorized and directed to sign the attached Lease Agreement between the City of Alton and Gregory Martin, Sr. Ms. Smith made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said resolution 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 desires to establish a landlord licensing procedure to make person engaged in the business of renting or leasing residential properties within the City of Alton more accountable to meet the minimum housing standards and code requirements of the City of Alton; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that such procedures are necessary and appropriate to promote the health, safety and welfare of the residents within residential properties and to preserve and promote the viability of surrounding residential neighborhoods.
Now Therefore, Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois that the Corporation Counselor is hereby authorized and directed to prepare and present an ordinance establishing a system of landlord licensing.
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 $33.00 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.
Mr. Boulds presented the following three (3) resolutions:
1. Whereas, the City Council of the City of Alton has determined that a true and very real need exists for the acquisition of the Police Vehicles described in the attached Lease- Purchase Agreement with 1st MidAmerica Credit Union; and
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Alton has taken the necessary steps, including any legal bidding requirements, under applicable law to arrange for the acquisition of such Police Vehicles under the Lease-Purchase Agreement.
Now Therefore Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois that the terms of said Lease-Purchase Agreement are in the best interest of Lessee for the acquisition of such Police Vehicles, and the City Council of the City of Alton designates the Mayor and appropriate city officials are hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver and to witness (or attest), respectively, the Lease-Purchase Agreement and any related documents necessary to the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Lease- Purchase Agreement.
2. Whereas, the City of Alton formed the James Killion Restoration Committee to improve the upkeep, restoration, renovation and maintenance of the James Killion Park in the City of Alton; and
Whereas, potential members of the committee desire to change the name of the committee to the “James Killion Beautification and Enhancement Committee”.
Now Therefore Be Resolved By The City Council That the “James Killion Restoration Committee” is hereby changed to be the “James Killion Beautification and Enhancement Committee”.
3. Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois that the attached Agreement To Terminate Lease between the City of Alton and the First Unitarian Church dated March 17, 2011 concerning the property at the northwest corner of the intersection of East Third Street and Easton Avenue be and is hereby approved and the Mayor and appropriate City Officials are hereby authorized and directed to execute same. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mr. Campbell, 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 resolutions 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 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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