Alton City Council met January 24.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Alton, Illinois was held in the City Council Chambers, City Hall Building, Alton, Illinois at the hour of 6:30 P.M. on the above date.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Walker.
The Council Members present on call of the roll:
Present: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
Absent: None – 0
Mayor Walker called upon Alderman Boulds to lead the Pledge to the Flag.
At this time, Mayor Walker made an announcement that the serial bank robber that pretty much victimized the Riverbend area has been apprehended and is in custody. He thanked the Alton Police force for being an integral in making that happen.
Mayor Walker called upon representatives from the Alton Community Relations Commission to present the following Altonians of the Year Awards.
Leah Beacoat – Citizen of the Year.
Karissa Mucket – Youth of the Year.
Granny’s Uniforms Work Fashions & More – Business of the Year.
Captain Tim Matifies, Alton Fire Department – Public Servant of the Year.
Council Minutes, Communications And Report Of Officers:
The Clerk presented the following Council Meeting Minutes of January 10, 2018 and the following Communications: Republic Services, re: Solid Waste and Recycle Volumes for the City of Alton for the month of December, 2017 and the following Report of Officers: Animal Control Officer, re: Yearly report for the year of 2017; City Treasurer, re: Monthly Report for December, 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 22, 2018; Resolution, re: Discount and Special Bills paid; Resolution, re: 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; Resolution, re: Officials and agents are hereby authorized to pursue appropriate legal action against such properties in the Circuit Court 1264 State St.; Resolution, re: Ordinance pertaining to removing the handicapped parking space in front of 627 Liberty Street; Resolution, re:
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 and the City of Alton to grant the request by passage of an appropriate ordinance; Resolution, re: Officials and agents are hereby authorized to pursue appropriate legal action against such properties in the Circuit Court 2782 Johnson; Resolution, re: Police Department desires to purchase One (1) Ford Utility Interception AWD to replace one Ford Utility Interception AWD vehicle that was totaled; Resolution, re: Officials and agents are hereby authorized to pursue appropriate legal action against such properties in the Circuit Court 3517 Gillham; Resolution, re: Officials and agents are hereby authorized to pursue appropriate legal action against such properties in the Circuit Court 909 Rixon; Resolution, re: 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; Resolution, re: Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan of the City of Alton be hereby approved and adopted; Resolution, re: That the material proposals submitted by the following companies be and are hereby accepted for the 2018 MFT Maintenance Program (Alton MFT Section 18- 00000-00-GM); Bid Report and Resolution, re: Bid #2017 – 25, Contract for Liquid Chlorine for the Waste Water Treatment Plant; Bid Report and Resolution, re: Bid #2017 – 26 Contract for Bulk Lubricants for Various Departments of the City of Alton; Bid Report and Resolution, re: Bid #2018 – 02, Contract for Drop Off – Car & Truck Tire Service for Various Departments; Bid Report and Resolution, re: Bid #2018 – 03, Contract for Service Calls for Tire Work & Heavy Equipment Tire Service for Various Departments. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that said report be placed on file. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
Nays: None - 0
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 22, 2018 be allowed and payment be made for same. 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, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
Nays: None – 0
Mrs. MacAfee presented the following resolution:
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. 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, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
Nays: None – 0
Mrs. MacAfee presented the following resolution:
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. 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, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
Nays: None – 0
Mrs. MacAfee presented the following resolution:
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. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Velloff, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
Nays: None – 0
Mrs. MacAfee presented the following resolution:
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. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Velloff, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
Nays: None – 0
Mrs. MacAfee presented the following resolution:
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. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Ms. Smith, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
Nays: None – 0
Mrs. MacAfee presented the following resolution:
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. 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, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
Nays: None – 0
Mrs. MacAfee presented the following resolution:
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. 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, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
Nays: None – 0
Mrs. MacAfee presented the following resolution:
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. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
Nays: None – 0
Mrs. MacAfee presented the following resolution:
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. 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, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
Nays: None – 0
Mrs. MacAfee presented the following resolution:
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. 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, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
Nays: None – 0
Mrs. MacAfee presented the following resolution:
Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois that the material proposals submitted by the following companies be and are hereby accepted for the 2018 MFT Maintenance Program (Alton MFT Section 18-00000-00-GM):
Group 1 – Bituminous Patching Material (UPM):
Asphalt Sales and Products
Group 2 – Hot-Mix Asphalt Surface Course:
Mahoney Asphalt
Group 3 – Seal Coat Aggregate (Crushed Slag):
Beelman Logistics
Group 4 – Coarse Aggregate (Crushed Stone):
Bluff City Minerals
Group 5 – Stone Riprap:
Bluff City Minerals
Group 6 – Fine Aggregate (Sand):
Bluff City Minerals
Group 7 – Concrete Materials:
Concrete Supply of Illinois
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, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
Nays: None – 0
Mrs. MacAfee presented the following resolution:
Be It Resolved, By the City Council of the City of Alton, Illinois, that the best bid of DPC Enterprises in the amount of $27.45 per cwt (hundred weight) is hereby awarded for Bid #2017 – 25, Contract for Liquid Chlorine for the Waste Water Treatment Plant. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Ms. Smith, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
Nays: None – 0
Mrs. MacAfee presented the following resolution:
Be It Resolved, By the City Council of the City of Alton, Illinois, that the best bid of Heritage Petroleum, Inc per tabulation sheet, be accepted for Bid #2017 – 26, Contract for Bulk Lubricants for Various Departments of the City of Alton. 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, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
Nays: None – 0
Mrs. MacAfee presented the following resolution:
Be It Resolved, By the City Council of the City of Alton, Illinois, that the best bid of D&D Tire Service, LLC per tabulation sheet is hereby awarded for Bid #2018 – 02 Contract for Drop-Off Car & Truck Tire Service for Various Departments. 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, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
Nays: None – 0
Mrs. MacAfee presented the following resolution:
Be It Resolved, By the City Council of the City of Alton, Illinois, that the best bid of D&D Tire Service, LLC per tabulation sheet is hereby awarded for Bid #2018 – 03, Contract for Service Calls for Tire Work & Heavy Equipment Tire Service for Various Departments. 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, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
Nays: None – 0
First Reading Of Ordinances:
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following ordinance for first reading.
Ordinance No. 7613. An Ordinance establishing a handicapped parking space in front of 318 East Broadway in the City of Alton. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said ordinance be Laid Over. The Chair so ordered.
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following ordinance for first reading.
Ordinance No. 7614. An Ordinance establishing no parking on Silver Street and Pearl Street. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Ms. Smith, that said ordinance be Laid Over. The Chair so ordered.
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following ordinance for first reading.
Ordinance No. 7615. An Ordinance establishing a handicapped parking space in front of 910 Milnor Street in the City of Alton. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Ms. Smith, that said ordinance be Laid Over. The Chair so ordered.
REPOrts And/Or Resolutions Of Special Committees:
The Clerk presented the following Civil Service Commission, re: Minutes of November 15, 2017 and Minutes of January 3, 2018; Alton Plan Commission, re: Minutes of January 9, 2018. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said minutes be placed on file. The Chair so ordered.
The Clerk presented the following resolution:
Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois, for a special use permit be granted on the property identified by permanent parcel number 23-2- 08-06-15-402-027, Section 6, Township 5 North, Range 9 West of the Third Principal Meridian, also known as 2801 Homer Adams Parkway, Alton, Illinois, to replace a static face of an existing sign with an electronic message center to advertise on premise business only, Be And Hereby Is Approved. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said resolution be approved.
Public Forum Addressing City Business:
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following request for the floor from Kara Newbauer; Matt Hidlidin; Kendall Newbeir. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that said requests be approved. The Chair so ordered.
Corporation Counselor Schrempf asked if you are here in favor of the request that it may not be necessary for you to speak and if you are here to answer any questions if they have one.
There was no questions from the Aldermen. They relinquished there time to speak.
The vote is as follows for the above and foregoing resolution:
Ayes: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
Nays: None – 0
The Clerk presented the following resolution:
Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois, that a special use permit be granted on the property identified by permanent parcel number 23-2- 08-05-09-101-030, Section 5, Township 5 North, Range 9 West of the Third Principal Meridian, also known as 3403 Agnes, Alton, Illinois, to convert a house into an office to support Senior Services Plus, a civic and social organization, Be And Hereby Is Approved.
Public Forum Addressing City Business:
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following request for the floor from Theresa Collins. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said request be approved. The Chair so ordered.
Ms. Collins relinquished her time if there were no questions from the Aldermen. There was no questions from the Aldermen.
Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that the above and foregoing said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
Nays: None – 0
The Clerk presented the following recommendation of the Joint Review Board, regarding The TIF Redevelopment Plan and Project for Alton Square Mall Redevelopment Project Area.
Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. MacAfee, that said recommendation be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Campbell, MacAfee, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 6
Nays: Velloff - 1
Approval Of Actions Taken Under Suspension Of Rules At Prior Meeting:
The Clerk presented the following two (2) resolutions and one (1) ordinance:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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 resolutions and ordinance be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
Nays: None – 0
Comments Or Resolutions From The Council:
Mr. Campbell presented the following three (3) 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: 1300 Hayden
2. Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois, that officials of the Dept. of Development & Housing are hereby authorized and directed to accept transfer of real property identified by Parcel Index Number(s): 23-2-07-11-09-101-046 and -047, commonly known as 1258 State St., subject to appropriate title search and review.
3. Whereas the City of Alton desires to construct the Broadway Avenue Sewer Improvements project, and
Whereas the plans and specifications for said facilities have been completed by the City’s Project Engineers, Sheppard, Morgan & Schwaab Inc.,
Now Therefore, be it resolved that the City of Alton does hereby authorize the City’s Project Engineers, Sheppard, Morgan & Schwaab Inc., to advertise for bids for the construction of said Broadway Avenue Sewer Improvements project and to report the results of the bids received to the City Council for their consideration. Mr. Campbell made a motion, seconded by Mr. Velloff, that said resolutions be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Mrs. MacAfee presented the following resolution:
Whereas, the Public Works Director of the City of Alton has requested permission to purchase certain camera equipment to be used in the sewer system in the City of Alton; and
Whereas, the Public Works Director is advised that this camera equipment needed by the City of Alton must be compatible with our existing systems and is only available from one manufacturer whose product is distributed locally by E J Equipment Inc. of 6949 N. 3000 E. Road, Manteno, Illinois 60950.
Now Therefore Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois that the Public Works Director is hereby authorized to purchase at a total cost of $26,451.45 the camera equipment as more fully detailed in the attached price quote from E J Equipment Inc. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Velloff, that said resolution be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Mr. Velloff presented the following resolution:
Whereas, the City of Alton holds the Lucy Haskell Playhouse Committee Fund; and
Whereas, the Lucy Haskell Playhouse Committee at its January meeting recommended approval of a payment to SnM Works LLC in the amount of $300.00.
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 Lucy Haskell Playhouse Committee Fund to SnM Works LLC in the amount of $300.00 pursuant to the minutes and invoice attached hereto. Mr. Velloff made a motion, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that said resolution be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Ms. Smith 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: 931 College
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: 1106 Garden Ms. Smith made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brake, that said resolutions be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Mr. Brake presented the following resolution:
Whereas, the Public Works Director of the City of Alton has recommended the purchase of a street patching machine known as a Duramax Patcher as described in the attached documents from an authorized dealer, William Nobbe, 3573 Veterans Memorial Parkway, Saint Charles, Missouri 63033. The Duramax Patcher will come with a cab and chassis being a 2018 Kenworth; and
Whereas, the total purchase price of the aforesaid equipment is $206,000.00; and
Whereas, financing has been offered from the dealer for a five (5) year term with semi-annual payments required at an interest rate of 3.66% per annum.
Now Therefore Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois that the Public Works Director is hereby authorized to purchase a Duramax Patcher at a total cost of $206,000.00 from William Nobbe located at 3573 Veterans Memorial Parkway, Saint Charles, Missouri 63033; and
Be It Further Resolved, that the Comptroller shall seek additional proposals for the financing of said equipment from various local financial institutions with the goal of obtaining competitive quotes for the financing of said equipment; and
Be It Further Resolved, that the Comptroller shall select and procure the financing determined by the Comptroller to be in the best interest of the City of Alton. Mr. Brake made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said resolution be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that said meeting adjourn. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
Nays: None – 0
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