City of Belleville City Council met January 16.
Here is the agenda as provided by the council:
1. Call to Order by Mayor and Explanation of Disaster Procedures
Reminder: Since the Meetings are Being Videotaped it is Important that Everyone Speak Directly Into a Microphone when Speaking.
2. Roll Call Aldermen
3. Roll Call Department Heads
4. Pledge of Allegiance
5. Public Hearing
6. Public Participation (2-3 Minutes Per Person) - See Back Page for Rules.
7. Presentations, Recognitions & Appointments
7-A. Carol Bartle & Laura Grandy with the Shriners Parade 5K Committee will present a check to the Belleville Parks & Recreation Dept with proceeds from the Friday, June 2, 2017 5k event. All of the proceeds are split (50/50) to benefit the Shriners Hospital and the Belleville Parks Children's Summer Programs.
8. Approval of Minutes
8-A. City Council Meeting - January 2, 2018.
8-B. Executive Session Minutes - January 2, 2018.
9. Claims, Payroll and Disbursements
9-A. Motion to approve claims and disbursements in the amount of $1,337,548.25 payroll in the amount of $844,822.77.
10. Reports
11. Oral Reports from Standing Committees, Special Committees and Any Other Oral Reports from the Elected Officials or Staff
11-A. Motion from General and Community Assistance :
11-A(1). Motion to approve a $10,000 grant from the City of Belleville General and Community Assistance Program to Catholic Urban Programs for vouchers during extreme weather.
11-B. Motion from Master Sewer Committee:
11-B(1). Motion to approve low bidder, Haier Plumbing and Heating Construction, in the amount of $99,399.00 for the Sheridan and Cranbrook Sanitary Sewer Replacement.
11-C. Motion from Administration:
11-C(1). Motion to promote Jeffrey D. Heidorn to Building Commissioner/Assistant Director of Health, Housing & Building and increase his current salary to the level of an Assistant Director's position.
11-D. Motion from Streets & Grades Committee:
11-D(1). Motion to approve design proposal from Keel Engineering for Union Avenue Improvements in the amount of $37,000.00. (CDBG and TIF 3)
11-E. Motions from Ordinance & Legal Review Committee:
11-E(1). Motion to approve amending Chapter 31 (Officials and Employees) Sections 31.009 (Appointment of Employees) and 31.031 (City Officers).
11-E(2). Motion to approve amending Chapter 121 (Special Sales; Personal Sales), Section 113.008 (Tobacco Retail Stores).
12. Communications
12-A. St. Patrick's Day Parade - Saturday, 3/17/2018 Request from the Ancient Order of Hibernians to hold the Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 17, 2018 from 11AM until 1PM. City services requested: trash toters at parade line-up, barricades as necessary for street closures, "no parking" signs along parade route and Belleville Police Department personnel for traffic control.
12-B. September 11 Moment of Remembrance - Tuesday, 9/11/2018 Request from the September 11 Memorial Walkway of Southern Illinois Committee to hold a 9/11 Moment of Remembrance Ceremony Tuesday, September 11, 2018 from 11:30AM until 12PM at Firehouse #4, 1125 South Illinois Street.
12-C. September 11 Memorial 5K - Sunday 9/9/2018 Request from the September 11 Memorial Walkway of Southern Illinois Committee to host their Annual 5K Run on Sunday, September 9, 2018 with a start time of 9:11AM and ending time of 11:30am. The start and finish area is at Hough Park. North 3rd Street between West "C" Street and West "F" Street are on a rolling closure during the event. City services requested: barricades as necessary for street closures, cones, chalk, "no parking" signs, trash toters and Belleville Police Department personnel for traffic control.
12-D. Halloween Trick-or-Treat – Friday, 10/26/18 Request to approve the closing of East Main Street on Friday, October 26, 2018 from 4:00pm – 9:00pm from the east side of High Street to the west side of Charles Street and the first blocks of North and South Jackson Streets to alley only and North and South Church Streets to alley only for the City’s Annual Downtown Halloween Trick-or- Treat event to be held from 5:30PM – 7:30PM. City services requested: barricades for street closures, "no parking" signs, trash toters, picnic tables and Police Department personnel.
12-E. Veterans Day Ceremony – Sunday, 11/11/18 Request to approve the closing of State Route 159 from ‘A’ Street to Washington Street and the first blocks of East Main Street and West Main Street from 8:00am - 1:00pm on Sunday, November 11, 2018, for the City’s Annual Veterans Day Ceremony to be held at 11:00am at the Belleville Public Square. Request includes approval to allow ceremony to take place inside the lobby of City Hall in case of inclement weather. City services requested: barricades as necessary for street closures, picnic tables and trash toters.
12-F. Gingerbread Cookie Day – Saturday, 12/08/2018 Request to approve the opening of the City Hall Lobby on Saturday, December 08, 2018 from 8:30am – 3:00pm for the Annual Gingerbread Cookie Day. The event is hosted by the Belleville Gingerbread Committee and sponsored by Belleville Main Street. City Hall will be one of the cookie pick-up locations.
12-G. Ringing of the Bells – Tuesday, 1/01/19 Request to hold the 6th Annual Ringing of the Bells Ceremony on the northeast quadrant of the Public Square near Curt’s Clock at Noon on Tuesday, January 1, 2019. This ceremony requires no street closures.
13. Petitions
14. Resolutions
14-A. Resolution 3319
A Resolution requesting permission from IDOT to close Route 159 for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 17, 2018 from 11:00a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
14-B. Resolution 3320
A Resolution requesting permission from IDOT to close Route 159 for the Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, November 11, 2018 from 8:00a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
15. Ordinances
15-A Ordinance 8159-2018
An Ordinance amending Chapter 31 (Officials and Employees), Sections 31.009 (Appointment of Employees) and 31.031 (City Officers) of the Revised Code of Ordinances of Belleville, IL.
15-B. Ordinance 8160-2018
An Ordinance amending Chapter 121 (Special Sales; Personal Sales), Section 113.008 (Tobacco Retail Stores), of the Revised Code of Ordinances of Belleville, IL.
16. Miscellaneous & New Business
17-A. Motor Fuel Claims in the Amount of $8,487.19.
17. Executive Session
18-A. The City Council may go into executive session to discuss personnel, litigation, workers’ compensation, property acquisition, transfer of property.
18. Adjournment (All Questions Relating to the Priority of Business Shall be Decided By the Chair without Debate, Subject to Appeal)
Public Participation (2-3 Minutes Per Person)
(a) Members of the public may address the City Council in accordance with Section 2.06(g) of the Illinois Open Meetings Act (5 ILCS 120/2.06(g);
(b) Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker;
(c) The subject of public comments shall be reasonably related to matters(s) identified on the meeting agenda and/or other city business;
(d) Repetitive public comments should be avoided, to the extent practical, through adoption of prior public comment (e.g. agreeing with prior speaker);
(e) The following conduct is prohibited during public participation:
Acting or appearing in a lewd or disgraceful manner;
Using disparaging, obscene or insulting language;
Personal attacks impugning character and/or integrity;
Intimidation;
Disorderly conduct as defined in Section 130.02 of this revised code of ordinances.
(f) Any speaker who engages in such prohibited conduct during public participation shall be called to order by the chair or ruling by the chair if a point of order is made by a sitting alderman.
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