Alton City Council met January 10.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Walker.
The Council Members present on call of the roll:
Present: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 6
Absent: Smith – 1
Mayor Walker called upon Alderwoman Elliott to lead the Pledge to the Flag.
Council Minutes, Communications And Report Of Officers:
The Clerk presented the following Council Meeting Minutes of December 20, 2017 and the following Communications: Republic Services, re: Solid Waste and Recycle Volumes for the month of November, 2017 and the following Report of Officers: Alton Fire Department, re: Monthly Fire Damage report to Assessor’s Office for December, 2017; Alton Fire Department, re: Largest Single Fire Loss for December, 2017; Alton Fire Department, re: Estimated Fire Loss for December, 2017; Department of Building and Zoning, re: Monthly Report for December, 2017; Department of Building and Zoning, re: Annual Report for 2017; Comptroller, re: Overtime Analysis for November, 2017. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said reports be placed on file. The Chair so ordered.
Committee Report:
Chairman MacAfee presented the following Committee of the Whole Meeting Report for January 8, 2018; Resolution, re: Discount and Special Bills paid; Resolution, re: The Brown Bag Bistro has requested a handicap parking space in front of 318 East Broadway; Resolution, re: The City Council deems it advisable to establish “No Parking” zone on the west side of Silver Street and the City Council deems it advisable to establish “No Parking” zone on the south side of Pearl Street; Resolution, re: A handicap parking space in front of 910 Milnor Street; Resolution, re: That the City Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to make payment from the Oriental Garden Fund to: Waldbart in the amount of $2,240.00. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded Mr. Boulds, that said report be placed on file. The Chair so ordered.
Mrs. MacAfee 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 January 8, 2018 be allowed and payment be made for same. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 6
Nays: None – 0
Absent: Smith – 1
Mrs. MacAfee presented the following resolution:
Whereas, the Brown Bag Bistro has requested a handicap parking space in front of 318 East Broadway; and
Whereas, the Police Department of the City of Alton has conducted a traffic study and made recommendations with regard thereto.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved By The City Council The City Of Alton Illinois, that the attached ordinance be considered. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Campbell, MacAfee, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 5
Nays: None – 0
Abstain – Velloff – 1
Absent: Smith – 1
Mrs. MacAfee presented the following resolution:
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Alton, Illinois deems it advisable to establish “No Parking” zone on the west side of Silver Street; and
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Alton, Illinois deems it advisable to establish “No Parking” zone on the south side of Pearl Street; and
Whereas, the Police Department of the City of Alton has conducted a traffic study and made recommendations with regard thereto.
Now Therefore, Be It Resolved By The City Council The City Of Alton Illinois, that the attached ordinance be considered. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 6
Nays: None – 0
Absent: Smith – 1
Mrs. MacAfee presented the following resolution:
Whereas, Alderwoman Smith has requested a handicap parking space in front of 910 Milnor Street; and,
Whereas, the Police Department of the City of Alton has conducted a traffic study and made recommendations with regard thereto.
Now Therefore, Be It Resolved By The City Council The City Of Alton Illinois, that the attached ordinance be considered. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 6
Nays: None – 0
Absent: Smith – 1
Mrs. MacAfee presented the following resolution:
Whereas, the City of Alton holds the Oriental Garden Fund; and
Whereas, the Oriental Garden Committee at its November 19, 2017, meeting recommended approval of a payment to Waldbart in the amount of $2,240.00.
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 Oriental Garden Fund to: Waldbart in the amount of $2,240.00 pursuant to the minutes and invoices attached hereto. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 6
Nays: None – 0
Absent: Smith – 1
Reports And/Or Resolutions Of Special Committees:
The Clerk presented the following Appearance Review Commission, re: Minutes of December 6, 2017; Alton Historic Commission, re: Minutes of November 20, 2017. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said minutes be placed on file. The Chair so ordered.
Appointments:
Mayor Walker presented the following appointment of Nicholas Johnson to the Climate Protection and Energy Efficiency Committee. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said appointment be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 6
Nays: None – 0
Absent: Smith – 1
Approval Of Actions Taken Under Suspension Of Rules At Prior Meeting:
The Clerk presented the following four (4) ordinances and one (1) resolution:
1. Ordinance No. 7608. An Ordinance amending the Traffic Code of the City of Alton, Illinois, to establish a loading zone at 318 East Broadway.
2. Ordinance No. 7609. An Ordinance amending Section 4(B) of Chapter 4 of Title 4, of the City Code of Alton, Illinois by amending the number of Liquor Licenses authorized in the City of Alton.
3. Ordinance No. 7610. An Ordinance establishing no parking on both sides of the 1600 Block of Nolte Place.
4. Ordinance No. 7611. An Ordinance amending Section 9 B of Chapter 4 of Title 4 of the City Code pertaining to Special Events.
5. Whereas, the Federal Railroad Administration awarded the City of Alton a Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant for the design and construction of the Alton Regional Multi-modal Transportation Center; and
Whereas, the TIGER grant budget was periodically adjusted pursuant to FRA’s approval to reflect modifications in the design and construction scope of work; and
Whereas the TIGER grant will officially expire on December 31, 2017 unless further amended;
Now Therefore Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois, that the mayor and appropriate city officials are hereby authorized and directed to execute design engineering services contract amendments and other documents as necessary to reconcile the approved project budget and project expenditures.
Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Elliott, that said ordinances and resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 6
Nays: None – 0
Absent: Smith – 1
Comments Or Resolutions From The Council
Mr. Campbell presented the following two (2) resolutions:
1. Be It Resolved by the City Council of the City of Alton, Illinois that it be a matter of public record that the City of Alton supports and endorses the Alton Regional Convention and Visitor’s Bureau as the State Certified Bureau for the Alton Metroplex.
2. Whereas, it is necessary to effect the demolition of certain structures deemed unsafe under 65 ILCS 5/11-31-1, the owners of which have neglected or refuses to perform required demolition.
Now, Therefore:
Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois, that its officials and agents are hereby authorized to pursue appropriate legal action against such properties in the Circuit Court as listed below: 1264 State St. Mr. Campbell made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said resolutions be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Mr. Velloff presented the following two (2) resolutions:
1. Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois that the attached Ordinance pertaining to a removing the handicapped parking space in front of 627 Liberty Street be considered.
2. Whereas, there has been a request presented to the City of Alton to prohibit the use of potable water supply groundwater in a certain area within the City of Alton in order to facilitate the redevelopment of certain properties within that area; and
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Alton, Illinois has determined that said request is reasonable under the circumstances and it is in the best interest of the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the City of Alton, Illinois to grant the request by passage of an appropriate ordinance.
Now Therefore Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois, that the attached ordinance be considered. Mr. Velloff made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said resolutions be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Mr. Brake presented the following two (2) resolutions:
1. Whereas, it is necessary to effect the demolition of certain structures deemed unsafe under 65 ILCS 5/11-31-1, the owners of which have neglected or refuses to perform required demolition.
Now, Therefore:
Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois, that its officials and agents are hereby authorized to pursue appropriate legal action against such properties in the Circuit Court as listed below: 2782 Johnson
2. Whereas, the Police Department of the City of Alton, Illinois, desires to purchase One (1) Ford Utility Interception AWD to replace one Ford Utility Interception AWD vehicle that was totaled; and
Whereas, the vehicle is proposed to be purchased at the price of $28,159.00 from Morrow Brothers Ford, Greenfield, Illinois through the State of Illinois cooperative bidding process; and
Whereas, the vehicle will need to be equipped with proper equipment from Data Tronics Inc., in the amount of $2,714.00 and appropriate signage on the vehicle in the amount of $800.00 from Sign Magic;
Whereas, the Police Department of the City of Alton has received proceeds from the insurance company in the amount of $30,457.00 for the replacement of the wrecked Ford Utility Interception; and
Whereas, funds for the purchase of said vehicle will come from the proceeds received from the insurance company with the difference being paid from the police budget.
Now Therefore, Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois, that the Police Chief or any other appropriate city officials are further authorized and directed to sign and execute any and all documents necessary to purchase One (1) Ford Utility Interception AWD from Morrow Brothers of Greenfield, Illinois and to procure the additional equipment and signage as stated above. Mr. Brake made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said resolutions be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Mrs. Elliott presented the following two (2) resolutions:
1. Whereas, it is necessary to effect the demolition of certain structures deemed unsafe under 65 ILCS 5/11-31-1, the owners of which have neglected or refuses to perform required demolition.
Now, Therefore:
Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois, that its officials and agents are hereby authorized to pursue appropriate legal action against such properties in the Circuit Court as listed below: 3517 Gillham
2. Whereas, it is necessary to effect the demolition of certain structures deemed unsafe under 65 ILCS 5/11-31-1, the owners of which have neglected or refuses to perform required demolition.
Now, Therefore:
Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois, that its officials and agents are hereby authorized to pursue appropriate legal action against such properties in the Circuit Court as listed below: 909 Rixon. Mrs. Elliott 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 two (2) resolutions:
1. Whereas, the Fire Chief of the City of Alton has requested authority to seek a grant for the purchase of portable handheld radios through as the 2017 FEMA/DHS Assistance to Firefighters Grant in the amount of $15,000.00 and;
Whereas, the City Council being fully informed supports the efforts of the Fire Chief to obtain the 2017 FEMA/DHS Assistance to Firefighters Grant for the purposes hereinafter provided.
Now Therefore Be It Resolved that the City Council of the City of Alton Illinois, approves and supports the efforts of the Fire Chief of the City of Alton to pursue with all appropriate documentation and application for a 2017 FEMA/DHS Assistance to Firefighters Grant to provide portable handheld radios and if the grant is awarded the City will pay no more than 10% or $1,500.00 toward the purchase of the radios from the FY 2018-2019 budget for the Fire Department.
2. Whereas, the Americans with Disabilities Act Committee of the City of Alton met on September 20, 2017 and on October 18, 2017 to review and revise the Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan of the City of Alton; and,
Whereas, public comment was requested in accordance with the requirement of the Act from November 6, 2017 until December 5, 2017; and
Whereas, the Americans with Disabilities Act Committee of the City of Alton held a open house on November 13, 2017 for the purpose of explaining to the public the revised Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan of the City of Alton and to answer questions with regard thereto; and
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Alton held a public hearing on the Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan on December 20, 2017; and
Whereas, any and all public comments and questions have been taken into consideration with regard to the Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan.
Now Therefore, Be It Resolved By The City Council The City Of Alton Illinois, that the attached Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan of the City of Alton, Illinois, expressed in the Fall 2017 update is hereby approved and adopted as the Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan of the City of Alton. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said resolutions be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Mr. Boulds presented the following resolution:
Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois, that the Public Works Director is authorized to pursue funds from the Madison County Sustainability Program for the 2018 Environmental Grant in the amount of $15,000.00 with matching funds of $8,431.20 coming from 2018 MADCO PEP Grant Funds. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that the Rules of the Council be Suspended in order to act upon said resolution. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Brake, Elliott, Boulds, Mayor Walker – 7
Nays: None – 0
Absent: Smith – 1
Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that the above and foregoing resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 6
Nays: None – 0
Absent: Smith – 1
Mr. Boulds presented the following resolution:
Whereas, the Illinois General Assembly has recently enacted Public Act 100-0554, an Act concerning government, which became effective immediately, dated November 16, 2017;
Whereas, pursuant to the Act, each governmental unit shall adopt an ordinance or resolution establishing a policy to prohibit sexual harassment;
Whereas, all prior existing sexual harassment policies of the City of Alton shall be superseded by the Policy Prohibiting Sexual Harassment adopted by this Ordinance; and
Whereas, should any section or provision of this Ordinance or the adopted Policy Prohibiting Sexual Harassment be declared to be invalid, that decision shall not affect the validity of this Ordinance or adopted Policy Prohibiting Sexual Harassment as a whole or any part thereof, other than the part so declared to be invalid;
Now Therefore, Be It Resolved By The City Council The City Of Alton Illinois, that the attached ordinance be considered. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that the Rules of the Council be Suspended in order to act upon said resolution and first and second reading of said ordinance. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Brake, Elliott, Boulds, Mayor Walker – 7
Nays: None – 0
Absent: Smith – 1
Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that the above and foregoing resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 6
Nays: None – 0
Absent: Smith – 1
Mr. Boulds presented the following ordinance for first reading.
Ordinance No. 7612. An Ordinance adopting a policy prohibiting sexual harassment for the City of Alton, Illinois.
Mr. Boulds presented the following ordinance for second reading.
Ordinance No. 7612. An Ordinance adopting a policy prohibiting sexual harassment for the City of Alton, Illinois. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said ordinance be adopted. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 6
Nays: None – 0
Absent: Smith – 1
There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said meeting adjourn. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 6
Nays: None – 0
Absent: Smith – 1
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