City of Belleville City Council met Nov. 6.
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 Hazel, Alderman Kinsella, Alderwoman Pusa, Alderman Buettner, Alderman Randle, Alderman Tyler, Alderman Anthony, Alderman Ovian, Alderwoman Schaefer, Alderman Dintelman, Alderman Gaa, Alderwoman Stiehl, Alderman Elmore, Alderman Weygandt, Alderman Wigginton and Alderman Barfield.
Member absent on roll call: Alderman Buettner.
ROLL CALL DEPARTMENT HEADS
Roll Call Department Heads: City Clerk, Jennifer Gain Meyer, City Treasurer Hardt and City Attorney Hoerner. Police Chief, Bill Clay; Fire Chief Tom Pour; Finance Director, Jamie Maitret; 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 Engineer, Tim Gregowicz excused.
PLEDGE
Mayor Eckert led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Katie Nelson
Ms. Nelson is present from the Belleville Area Humane Society and thanked Mayor Eckert, City Clerk, Jenny Meyer, Health and Housing and Legal Review for taking time to learn about Trap Vaccinate-Neuter Release Program (TVRN) and your consideration.
PRESENTATIONS RECOGNITIONS & APPOINTMENTS
Madison Young from Belleville East, Taylor Dale from Belleville East, Lauren Borik from
Althoff, and Olivia Mallacar from Althoff recognized the Character word of the month "PEACE' working and living in harmony with each other.
Mayor Eckert presented a plaque to Lindenwood, with Dr. Thomas Trice accepting, for their generosity in making available a meeting room at their facility during the City Hall renovations.
Mayor Eckert read a Proclamation recognizing Perioperative Nurse Week.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Alderman Wigginton made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Pusa to accept and file the minutes of City Council October 16, 2017.
All members voted aye.
CLAIMS, PAYROLL AND DISBURSEMENTS
Alderman Anthony made a motion seconded by Alderman Kinsella to approve claims and disbursements in the amount of $1,855,738.77 and payroll in the amount of $870,374.01.
Members voting aye on roll call: Hazel, Kinsella, Pusa, Randle, Tyler, Anthony, Ovian, Schaefer, Dintelman, Gaa, Stiehl, Weygandt, Elmore, Wigginton and Barfield. (15)
REPORTS
Alderwoman Schaefer made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Stiehl to receive and file Treasurer Report from August and September 2017 and Statement of Cash and Investments Report from August and September 2017.
All members voted aye.
Alderman Gaa made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Schaefer to receive and file the City Attorney report dated November 3, 2017.
All members voted aye.
ORAL REPORTS
ORDINANCE AND LEGAL COMMITTEE
Alderman Wigginton made a motion seconded by Alderman Hazel to approve amending Title IX (General Regulations), Chapter 90 (Animal Control), Section 90.06 (Animal Care) of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Belleville, IL. (Trap-Vaccinate-Neuter Release Program).
Members voting aye on roll call: Hazel, Kinsella, Pusa, Randle, Tyler, Anthony, Ovian, Schaefer, Dintelman, Gaa, Stiehl, Weygandt, Elmore, Wigginton and Barfield. (15)
Alderman Wigginton made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Stiehl to approve amending Title XI (Business Regulations).Chapter 111 (Amusement and Recreation; Raffles) Section 111.091 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Belleville, IL.
Members voting aye on roll call: Hazel, Kinsella, Pusa, Randle, Tyler, Anthony, Ovian, Schaefer, Dintelman, Gaa, Stiehl, Weygandt, Elmore, Wigginton and Barfield. (15)
PUBLIC HEALTH AND HOUSING COMMITTEE
Alderwoman Pusa made a motion seconded by Alderman Hazel to approve scrapping a 2003 Ford Taurus due to mechanical issues and 1 10,000 plus miles (VIN #: 1FAFP55U33A219683)
Members voting aye on roll call: Hazel, Kinsella, Pusa, Randle, Tyler, Anthony, Ovian, Schaefer, Dintelman, Gaa, Stiehl, Weygandt, Elmore, Wigginton and Barfield. (15)
Alderwoman Pusa made a motion seconded by Alderman Hazel to approve the bid of $26,300.00 from Hank's Excavating Inc. for the expedited demolition of Southside Park Improvement Hall located at 800 South 6th Street due to safety conditions.
Discussion.
Mayor Eckert stated Southside Hall has been around a long time and is a city building. The association no longer exists. The building was inspected there is a part of the roof where the trusses snapped and the building is unsafe.
Members voting aye on roll call: Hazel, Kinsella, Pusa, Randle, Tyler, Anthony, Ovian, Schaefer, Dintelman, Gaa, Stiehl, Weygandt, Elmore, Wigginton and Barfield. (15)
ADMINISTRATION
Alderman Ovian made a motion seconded by Alderman Tyler to donate one (1) original pew from Council Chambers to the Belleville Historical Society for display at the Mid-Century Museum.
Members voting aye on roll call: Hazel, Kinsella, Pusa, Randle, Tyler, Anthony, Ovian, Schaefer, Dintelman, Gaa, Stiehl, Weygandt, Elmore, Wigginton and Barfield. (15)
Alderman Wigginton made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Stiehl to approve the acceptance of the awarded St. Clair County Grant in the amount of $50,000.00 for Bicentennial Barn.
Discussion.
Mayor Eckert stated the total cost has not been determined. Mayor Eckert stated he is excited about the project and accepting the grant; however, at the same time the budget must be addressed due to State of Illinois revenue being down.
Alderman Wigginton stated he thinks this is good for the city and Bicentennial Park.
Members voting aye on roll call: Hazel, Kinsella, Pusa, Randle, Tyler, Anthony, Ovian, Schaefer, Dintelman, Gaa, Stiehl, Weygandt, Elmore, Wigginton and Barfield. (15)
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Alderman Kinsella made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Pusa to approve the following motions:
57-Oct 17-Randie Booker - A request for a Bulk Variance to maintain a site coverage of 39.7% in order to reconstruct a garage at 205 N. Charles Street (Parcel: 08-22.0-322-021), a legally nonconforming "A-1" Single Family Residence District-zoned parcel. (Applicable portion of the Zoning Code: 162.570, 162,092) Ward 2 The Board recommended approval. 7-0
58-Oct 17-Copper Fire (MRB Development, LLC) - A request for a Sign Installation Permit in the Area of Special Control for signage at 200 E. Main Street (Parcel: 08-22.0-339-050) located in a "C-2" Heavy Commercial District. (Applicable portion of zoning code: 155.052.) Ward 6 The Board recommended approval. 7-0
59-Oct 17-Copper Fire (MRB Development, LLC) - A request for a Special Use Permit for outdoor dining at 200 E. Main Street (Parcel: 08-22.0-339-050) located in a "C-2" Heavy Commercial District. (Applicable portion of zoning code: 162.248, 162.515) Ward 6 The Board recommended approval. 7-0
60-Oct 17-Michael Isenhart - A request for a Special Use Permit for multi-family dwellings at 511 East Main St. (Parcel: 08-22.0-336-024) located in a "C-2" Heavy Commercial District. (Applicable Section of the Zoning code: 60-6-50) Ward 2. The Board recommended approval. 7-0
61-Oct 17-Balance Coffee & Tea (Marshall Morris) - A two-fold request for a Special Use Permit for a Liquor License and Use Variance for outdoor seating for Balance Coffee & Tea at 732 S. Illinois (Parcel: 08-28.0-234-004) located in a "D-1 Heavy Commercial District. (Applicable portion of the Zoning code: 162.308, 162.570) Ward 6 Liquor License request: The Board recommended approval with the following stipulation: In the name of the applicant only. Outdoor dining request: The Board recommended approval. 7-0
All members voted aye.
COMMUNICATIONS
Alderwoman Schaefer made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Pusa to approve the following communications:
Communication from BHS, Koerner House, neighbors of Abend and Garfield requesting the “The Old Belleville Historic Luminary Walk” on Saturday, December 9 (5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.). Requesting to close East Garfield from Mascoutah Avenue to Abend Street and Abend Street from East Lincoln to East Garfield. (Requesting the streets to be closed from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for set-up and clean-up). This event will have candle lit luminaries lining the street, there will be Carolers and Choirs, refreshments, open houses and museums and a virtual Street tOur.
Communication from Lindenwood University-Belleville requesting to hold a 5K on Saturday, November 17, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. with applicable street closures.
All members voted aye.
Alderman Barfield made a motion seconded by Alderman Kinsella to approve the Communication from Boy Scouts of America Greater St. Louis Area Council to host a Twilight Camp starting on Monday June 25 - Thursday June 28, 2018 from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and utilize Bicentennial Park.
Discussion.
Alderman Randle asked what material is being used for the wall; Mr. Schubert stated cloth with metal material is being used and there is a berm behind the trees. Mayor Eckert stated Captain Eiskant met with the police department, reviewed the location and found it acceptable. Alderman Randle asked what material will be used regarding the sling shot; Mr. Schubert stated beans.
Members voting aye on roll call: Hazel, Kinsella, Pusa, Randle, Tyler, Anthony, Ovian, Schaefer, Dintelman, Gaa, Stiehl, Weygandt, Elmore, Wigginton and Barfield. (15)
PETITIONS
None.
RESOLUTIONS
None.
ORDINANCES
Alderman Elmore made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Stiehl to approve the following ORDINANCE 8117-2017. A ZONING ORDINANCE In Re: 52-Sept-17 - Larry Thomas.
Members voting aye on roll call: Hazel, Kinsella, Pusa, Randle, Tyler, Anthony, Ovian, Schaefer, Dintelman, Gaa, Stiehl, Weygandt, Elmore, Wigginton and Barfield. (15)
Alderwoman Schaefer made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Stiehl to read by title only and as a group 8118-2017, 81 19-2017, 8120-2017, 8121-2017. 8122-2017, 8123-2017, 8123-2017, 8124-2017, 8125-2017, 8126-2017 and 8127-2017.
All members voted aye.
Alderman Randle made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Pusa to approve the following Ordinances:
ORDINANCE 81 18-20 17 Ordinance amending Title IX (General Regulations), Chapter 90 (Animal Control), Section 90.06 (Animal Care) of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Belleville, IL. (Trap-Vaccinate-Neuter-Release Program).
ORDINANCE 8119-2017. Ordinance amending Title XI (Business Regulations),Chapter 111 (Amusement and Recreation; Raffles) Section 111.091 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Belleville, IL.
ORDINANCE 8120-2017. A ZONING ORDINANCE In Re: 57-Oct 17-Randie Booker.
ORDINANCE 8121-2017. A ZONING ORDINANCE In Re: 58-Oct 17-Copper Fire (MRB Development, LLC).
ORDINANCE 8122-2017. A ZONING ORDINANCE In Re: 59-Oct 17-Copper Fire (MRB Development, LLC).
ORDINANCE 8123-2017A ZONING ORDINANCE In Re: 60-Oct 17-Michael Isenhart.
ORDINANCE 8124-2017. A ZONING ORDINANCE In Re: 61-Oct 17-Balance Coffee & Tea (Marshall Morris).
ORDINANCE 8125-2017. Ordinance authorizing sale/conversion of personal property (2000 Chrysler Voyager - Library Department Vehicle).
ORDINANCE 8126-2017. Ordinance authorizing sale/conversion of personal property (2003 Ford Taurus - Health & Housing Department Vehicle).
ORDINANCE 8127-2017 Ordinance authorizing the transfer of personal property to the Belleville Historical Society.
Members voting aye on roll call: Hazel, Kinsella, Pusa, Randle, Tyler, Anthony, Ovian, Schaefer, Dintelman, Gaa, Stiehl, Weygandt, Elmore, Wigginton and Barfield. (15)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
MISCELLANEOUS & NEW BUSINESS
Alderwoman Schaefer made a motion seconded by Alderman Dintelman to approve the Motor Fuel Claims in the Amount of $25,014.00.
Members voting aye on roll call: Hazel, Kinsella, Pusa, Randle, Tyler, Anthony, Ovian, Schaefer, Dintelman, Gaa, Stiehl, Weygandt, Elmore, Wigginton and Barfield. (15)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Alderman Kinsella made a motion seconded by Alderman Wigginton to discuss personnel, litigation, workers' compensation, property acquisition, transfer of property.
All members voted aye.
Entered executive session at 7:40 p.m. Resumed from Executive Session at 8:33 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Alderman Dintelman made a motion seconded by Alderman Randle to adjourn at 8:37 pm.
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