City of Belleville City Council met October 16.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
Mayor Mark Eckert called this meeting to order.
Mayor Eckert explained the disaster procedures. Mayor Eckert reminded anyone speaking 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 Buettner, Alderman Randle, Alderman Tyler, Alderman Anthony, Alderman Ovian, Alderwoman Schaefer, Alderman Dintelman, Alderman Gaa, Alderwoman Stiehl, Alderman Weygandt, Alderman Elmore and Alderman Wigginton.
Members absent on roll call: Alderman Hazel and Alderman Barfield.
Roll Call Department Heads:
Roll Call Department Heads: City Clerk, Jennifer Gain Meyer, City Treasurer Hardt and Assistant City Attorney Flynn. Police Chief, Bill Clay; 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.
City Attorney Hoerner excused.
Pledge:
Cub Scout Pack 53 from Whiteside School led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Public Hearing:
None.
Public Participation:
Gerald Feder-
Speaking about the strip mall where a liquor license is being requested and his opposition. Disseminated a picture which depicts his apartments and it is 34 feet from where they are wanting to put a sports bar.
He has been in business for 54 years of renting apartments in Belleville, Shiloh and surroundings areas. This is the wrong location.there is not enough parking for a sports bar. They have four other businesses at that location plus a car wash. The building has 1300 square feet which is not the amount that was stated on the application. He is wondering if they have restrooms for men and women. He is wondering how many people are allowed. It would be better located one block away at the old Sears store.
He owns two properties next to Cutters and he knows the problems he had there in their heyday (not today).
This building is built over a power easement. Some neighbors were afraid to come tonight due to retaliation by opposition to the business. This is the Wrong location for a sports bar.
Larry Thomas-
He is the applicant for the sports bar at 1913 North Belt East. There is plenty of parking, he has been approved through the owners to have it there, there is extra parking. There has been a pizza restaurant, bbq stand etc. This is zoned commercial. This will be revenue for the city. This is a sports bar; therefore, you will not hear loud music. There will not be a DJ and is not a club environment.
Presentations Recognitions & Appointments:
Mayor Eckert read a proclamation to recognize "Extra Mile Day". The "Extra Mile Day" will be recognized on November 1, 2017.
Approval Of Minutes:
Alderman Wigginton made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Schaefer to accept and file the minutes of City Council October 2, 2017 with the corrections.
All members voted aye.
Claims, Payroll And Disbursements:
Alderman Dintelman made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Pusa to approve claims and disbursements in the amount of $1,746,185.24 and payroll in the amount of $859,144.95.
Members voting aye on roll call: Kinsella, Pusa, Buettner, Randle, Tyler, Anthony, Ovian, Schaefer, Dintelman, Gaa, Stiehl, Weygandt, Elmore and Wigginton. (14)
Reports:
None.
Oral Reports
Library Committee:
Alderman Gaa made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Stiehl to approve to junk 2000 Chrysler Voyager.
Members voting aye on roll call: Kinsella, Pusa, Buettner, Randle, Tyler, Anthony, Ovian, Schaefer, Dintelman, Gaa, Stiehl, Weygandt, Elmore and Wigginton. (14)
Public Health And Housing Committee:
Alderwoman Pusa made a motion seconded by Alderman Ovian to approve the low bid of $39,100.00 from S. Shafer Excavating Inc. for the demolition of 21 South 75" Street (Garage only), 1215 Patterson Court (Garage only), 158 North 78" Street, 3518 West 'A' Street, 501 South 1 Street, 9834 Baltimore and 7015 West 'B' Street.
Members voting aye on roll call: Kinsella, Pusa, Buettner, Randle, Tyler, Anthony, Ovian,
Schaefer, Dintelman, Gaa, Stiehl, Weygandt, Elmore and Wigginton. (14)
Streets And Grades Committee:
Alderman Wigginton made a motion seconded by Alderman Randle to approve Christ Brothers in the amount of $287,989.78 for the 18-00000-10-GM Asphalt Patch Program.
Members voting aye on roll call: Kinsella, Pusa, Buettner, Randle, Tyler, Anthony, Ovian, Schaefer, Dintelman, Gaa, Stiehl, Weygandt, Elmore and Wigginton. (14)
Traffic Committee:
Alderman Ovian made a motion seconded by Alderman Elmore to approve a 4-Way Stop at Lucinda Avenue & East 'A' Street.
All members voted aye.
Zoning Board Of Appeals:
Alderwoman Pusa made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Schaefer to approve 50-Sept-17Bret Garrett- A request for a Sign Installation permit in the Area of Special Control for signage at 119-121 East Main Street (Parcel: 08-22.0-333-031) located in a "C-2" Heavy Commercial District. (Applicable portion of Zoning code: 155.052.) Ward 2
All members voted aye.
Alderman Kinsella made a motion seconded by AlderWoman Pusa to approve 51-Sept-17James Sommers - A request for a Bulk Variance in order to allow a property at 21 18 Muren Boulevard (Parcel: 08-14.0-309-044) to maintain a 22-foot front yard setback for construction of a carport in a "B-1" Multi-Family Residence District. (Applicable portion of Zoning code: 162,036, 162.570, 162. 181.) Ward 1
All members voted aye.
Alderman Elmore made a motion seconded by Alderman Weygandt to deny 52-Sept-17-Larry. Thomas - A request for a Special Use Permit for a liquor license for a Sports Bar to be located at 1913 North Belt East (Parcel number: 08-23.0-303-165) located in an "C-2" Heavy Commercial Zoning District. (Applicable portion of Zoning code: 162.247, 162.570.) Ward 7
Discussion.
Alderman Elmore stated he was in attendance at the Zoning meeting and several issues were addressed. (1) there is no viable solution for the parking; (2) to the left of the building there is a double sewer main; (3) concerns from a business owner; (4) there are residential apartments; and (5) Smokers will have to go outside and would literally be standing in the parking lot. He is in favor of sports bars and would like to see another one in Belleville; however, he has great concern with a sports bar trying to be quiet.
Alderman Weygandt stated the residents behind are long time residents and they are in opposition. He received numerous calls from residents on Orchard Drive that are against the sports bar.
Mayor Eckert stated when the variance process was put in place in 2006 it was for the purpose of neighborhood taverns that were sold. This variance was put in place to let people have a voice. Mayor Eckert stated he is not hearing no to Mr. Thomas but to the location.
Alderman Wigginton Stated anyone that goes into business is to make money. The sports bars that he has seen are relatively large with a large amount of parking and is a volume type of operation. He does not want to set Mr. Thomas up for failure. This is a small store front with no parking.
Alderman Anthony asked if the Zoning Board approved the request; Mayor Eckert stated yes 41.
Alderman Kinsella stated he did a drive by and it is not a single residence it is an apartment building. He is in favor of a sports bar but not at this location.
Members voting aye on roll call: Kinsella, Pusa, Buettner, Randle, Tyler, Anthony, Ovian, Schaefer, Gaa, Stiehl, Weygandt, Elmore and Wigginton. (13)
Members voting nay on roll call: Dintelman. (1)
Alderman Kinsella made a motion Seconded by Alderwoman Pusa to approve 53-Sept-17Robert Williamson - A request for the following bulk variances (a): Maintain a twelve (12)- foot front yard setback to allow construction of a porch and accompanying overhang (b): Maintain a ten (10) foot rear yard setback on a 6,361 square foot "A-2" Two Family Residence District-zoned parcel at 1001 Scheel Street (Parcel number: 08-22.0-205-008). (Applicable portion of the Zoning Code: 162.570, 162. 167.) Ward 1
All members voted aye.
Alderman Tyler made a motion Seconded by Alderman Randle to approve 54-Sept-17-Bernard Wessel - A request for a Use Variance to permit a screen printing business in an existing building located at 1537 Donna Drive (08-08.0-417-021) in a "C-1" Light Commercial District. (Applicable portion of Zoning Code: 162.570, 162.232) Ward 3
All members voted aye.
Alderman Kinsella made a motion seconded by Alderman Dintelman to approve 55-Sept-17Dean Renn - A request to reZone the 6.479- square-foot parcel at 511 Sherman (08-22.0-214029) from "A2." Two Family Residence District to "C-1" Light Commercial District. (Applicable portion of the Zoning Code: 162.165-169, 132.230-233 and 162.590) Ward 1
All members voted aye.
Finance Committee:
Discussion.
Alderman Buettner asked if police vehicles were being replaced; Mayor Eckert stated they are not replacing they are adding Vehicles to the fleet.
Chief Clay stated in the past there have been four (4) officers assigned to one vehicle. There is currently a 100,000 mile five year bumper-to-bumper warranty from Ford. The department does not have spare vehicles for functions. Chief Clay stated the department would like accountability for each vehicle and who is assigned. Chief Clay stated his goal is to have one police officer assigned to a specific car.
Alderman Randle asked how many vehicles does the police have and their make up; a total of 96 vehicles, 30 SUVs are assigned to patrol, the Ford Taurus vehicles were moved to unmarked and special unit.
Alderman Kinsella made a motion seconded by Alderman Wigginton to approve the following motions:
•Demolition Grant of $5,000 for West End Redevelopment Corporation. (WERC)
•Low bid of $29,126 from Wright Automotive for purchase of 1 Police Truck.
•Low bid of $163,100 from Tri Ford for purchase of 5 Police SUVs.
•Changes to Stone Lodge Rental, as recommended by staff.
•Audit Reports for FYE April 30, 2017.
Members voting aye on roll call: Kinsella, Pusa, Buettner, Randle, Tyler, Anthony, Ovian, Schaefer, Dintelman, Gaa, Stiehl, Weygandt, Elmore and Wigginton. (14)
Economic Development Committee:
Alderman Kinsella made a motion seconded by Alderman Randle to approve to amend development agreement with Marco Investments (Dollar General).
Members voting aye on roll call: Kinsella, Pusa, Buettner, Randle, Tyler, Anthony, Ovian, Schaefer, Dintelman, Gaa, Stiehl, Weygandt, Elmore and Wigginton. (14)
Administration:
Alderman Randle made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Stiehl to approve Citizen's Park Cell Tower/Verizon Wireless: Site Plan for a 85' Monopole Tower to be located within a 1,936 square foot compound at Belleville Citizen's Park.
Members voting aye on roll call: Kinsella, Pusa, Buettner, Randle, Tyler, Anthony, Ovian, Schaefer, Dintelman, Gaa, Stiehl, Weygandt, Elmore and Wigginton. (14)
Communications:
None.
Petitions:
None.
Resolutions:
None.
Ordinances:
Alderman Kinsella made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Stiehl to read by title only and as a group 8110-2017, 81.11-2017, 81 13-2017, 81 14-2017, 81 15-2017 and 81 16-2017.
All members voted aye.
Alderwoman Schaefer made a motion seconded by Alderman Gaa to approve the following Ordinances:
Ordinance 8110-2017-
A Zoning Ordinance In Re 50-Sept 17- Bret Garrett.
Ordinance 81.11-2017-
A Zoning Ordinance In Re 51-Sept 17- James Sommers.
Ordinance 81 13-2017-
A Zoning Ordinance In Re 53-Sept17-Robert Williamson.
Ordinance 81 14-2017-
A Zoning Ordinance In Re 54-Sept 17-Bernard Wessel.
Ordinance 81 15-2017-
A Zoning Ordinance In Re 55-Sept1 7-Dean Renn.
Ordinance 81 16-2017-
An Ordinance amending Chapter 75 (Traffic 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, Buettner, Randle, Tyler, Anthony, Ovian, Schaefer, Dintelman, Gaa, Stiehl, Weygandt, Elmore and Wigginton. (14)
Unfinished Business:
Alderman Randle asked for an update regarding the Hofbräuhaus, Meredith Home and Frank Scott Parkway (Keller Project).
Hofbräuhaus-
Mayor Eckert stated the Hofbräuhaus is working with the Hob International on the computer system. They are currently working six days a week.
Meredith Home-
There is a meeting scheduled in the next few days with Mike Lundy, SWIDA, and the group from By Water. This project has great possibilities. There are a couple of issues that need to be discussed and strategized for the next Submittal.
Frank Scott Parkway (Keller Project)-
Mayor Eckert stated there are action meetings scheduled for the end of this week to move the project forward.
Miscellaneous & New Business:
Alderman Kinsella made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Schaefer to approve the Motor Fuel Claims in the Amount of $51,070.07.
Members voting aye on roll call: Kinsella, Pusa, Buettner, Randle, Tyler, Anthony, Ovian, Schaefer, Dintelman, Gaa, Stiehl, Weygandt, Elmore and Wigginton. (14)
Executive Session:
None.
Adjournment:
Alderman Randle made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Pusa to adjourn at 7:55 pm.
All members voted aye.
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