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City of Fairview Heights City Council met Oct. 3.

Here is the minutes provided by the Council:

The regular meeting of the Fairview Heights City Council was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Mark T. Kupsky in the Municipal Complex, 10025 Bunkum Road, Fairview Heights, IL with the Invocation by City Clerk Karen J. Kaufhold and the Pledge of Allegiance by Mayor Kupsky.

ROLL CALL

Roll call of Aldermen present: Pat Baeske, Brenda Wagner, Harry Zimmerman, Pat Peck, Roger Lowry, Ryan Vickers, Denise Williams, Bill Poletti, Frank Menn and Joshua Frawley were present. Mayor Mark T. Kupsky, City Clerk Karen J. Kaufhold and City Attorney Jim Gehrs were also present.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

None.

CONSENT AGENDA

Alderman Vickers moved to approve the September 19th City Council Minutes and the Finance Director's Report. Seconded by Alderman Baeske. Motion to approve the September 19th City Council Minutes and the Finance Director's

Report passed on a voice vote.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Mayor Kupsky announced the Operations Committee will meet October 4th, 7:00 P.M.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR

Mayor Kupsky requested a moment of silence for the victims and their families who were affected by the mass shooting in Las Vegas, Mayor wished Alderman Frawley a Happy Birthday; Mayor announced the Fall Festival will be held at Moody Park on October 14th from 1:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.; Mayor stated that the first set of bids were opened today for the Recreation Center and the pool bids will be opened on October 4th; Mayor stated Mark Sherfy's wife, Terri, became ill and passed away in Paris and to please keep their family in your thoughts and prayers.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS

Alderman Wagner thanked everyone who came out to the F.A.M.L.E. picnic.

Alderman Vickers stated that the Illinois Municipal League Conference was great. Alderman Vickers also stated that he is fired up and that we will continue to talk about the things that the residents in Wardll and other areas of the City are talking about and that the perspectives in town are very diverse.

Alderman Peck stated that she received an invitation from Grant Middle School to attend a Community Day Social. Alderman Peck stated that it is a great way to interact with the children in our community.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

None.

NEW BUSINESS

Proposed Ordinance No. 24-17, an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 190, "The Revised Code," Chapter 14, "The Development Code," Section 14-2-3, "Zone District Map and Boundaries" by changing the Zone District of certain real property commonly known as 7 & 9 Voss Drive, from "R-3" Single-Family Dwelling District to "PB" Planned Business District. Motion made by Alderman Poletti. Seconded by Alderman Baeske. Proposed Ordinance No. 24-17 was read for the first time. Alderman Wagner moved to advance Proposed Ordinance No. 24-17 to the second reading. Seconded by Alderman Baeske. Motion carried. Proposed Ordinance No. 24'17 was read for the Second time. Roll call on Proposed Ordinance No. 24-17 showed Aldermen Baeske, Wagner, Zimmerman, Peck, Lowry, Vickers, Williams, Poletti, Menn and Frawley voting "Yea." Proposed Ordinance No. 24-'17 passed on 10 yeas and no nays. Proposed Ordinance No. 24-17 now becomes ORDINANCE NO. 1796-2017.

Proposed Ordinance No. 25-17, an Ordinance approving a Development Plan within the Planned Business District for Auto Spa Parking Facility at 7 & 9 Voss Drive. Motion made by Alderman Poletti. Seconded by Alderman Baeske. Proposed Ordinance No. 25-17 Was read for the first time. Alderman Wagner moved to advance Proposed Ordinance No. 25-17 to the second reading. Seconded by Alderman Baeske. Motion carried. Proposed Ordinance No. 25'17 Was read for the Second time. Roll call on Proposed Ordinance No. 25-17 showed Aldermen Baeske, Wagner, Zimmerman, Peck, Lowry, Vickers, Williams, Poletti, Menn and Frawley voting "Yea." Proposed Ordinance No. 25-'17 passed on 10 yeas and no nays. Proposed Ordinance No. 25-17 now becomes ORDINANCE NO. 1797-2017.

Proposed Ordinance No. 26-17, an Ordinance denying a Development Plan for a Bar/Tavern establishment located at 9 Canty Lane. Motion made by Alderman Baeske. Seconded by Alderman Wagner. Proposed Ordinance No. 26-17 was read for the first time.

Proposed Resolution No. 69-17, a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement with Wilsons Landscaping and Lawn Care Inc. for lawn mowing, Weed clearing, nuisance abatement and trash/debris removal service from October 1, 2017 to April 30, 2018. Motion made by Alderman Poletti. Seconded by Alderman Wagner. Roll call on Proposed Resolution No. 69-17 showed Aldermen Baeske, Wagner, Zimmerman, Peck, Lowry, Williams, Poletti, Menn and Frawley voting "Yea." Alderman Vickers voting "Nay." Proposed Resolution No. 69-'17 passed on 9 yeas and 1 nay. Proposed Resolution No. 69-17 now becomes RESOLUTION NO. 4148-2017.

Proposed Resolution No. 70-17, a Resolution approving Grothaus Subdivision, a Minor Subdivision, located in part of the West 4 of Section 18, T. 2 N. R. 8 W., of the 3rd P.M., St. Clair County, Illinois. Motion made by Alderman Baeske. Seconded by Alderman Poletti. Roll call on Proposed Resolution No. 70-17 showed Aldermen Baeske, Wagner, Zimmerman, Peck, Lowry, Vickers, Williams, Poletti, Menn and Frawley voting "Yea." Proposed Resolution No. 70-'17 passed on 10 yeas and no nays. Proposed Resolution No. 70-17 now becomes RESOLUTION NO. 4149-2017.

Proposed Resolution No. 71-17, a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Project Agreement with the Metro East Park and Recreation District to accept a Grant under the FY17 Park and Trail Grant Matching Program for the Recreation Complex Pool. Motion made by Alderman Wagner. Seconded by Alderman Lowry. Roll call on Proposed Resolution No. 71-17 showed Aldermen Baeske, Wagner, Zimmerman, Peck, Lowry, Vickers, Williams, Poletti, Menn and Frawley voting "Yea." Proposed Resolution No. 71-'17 passed on 10 yeas and no nays. Proposed Resolution No. 71-17 now becomes RESOLUTION NO. 4150-2017.

Alderman Peck moved to adjourn. Seconded by Alderman Baeske. Motion carried.

Meeting adjourned at 7:14 P.M.

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