City of Belleville City Council met February 5.
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 Attorney Hoerner 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 Weygandt, Alderman Elmore, Alderman Wigginton and Alderman Barfield.
Roll Call Department Heads:
Roll Call Department Heads: City Treasurer Hardt and City Attorney Hoerner. Police Chief, Bill Clay, Fire Chief Tom Pour; Finance Director, Jamie Maitret; City Engineer, Tim Gregowicz; 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 Clerk, Jennifer Gain Meyer excused.
Pledge:
Mayor Eckert led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Public Hearing:
None.
Public Participation:
Adam Karr
Mr. Karr stated he came to the last meeting requesting to put another rental unit at 19 South 20th Street. Mr. Karr disseminated a drawing.
Stewart Lannert-
The Hofbräuhaus claims they will open the 26th of February; however, they did not specify a time. IDOT will be concerned due to no right turn lane going from Belleville to turn into the Shrine. Coming the opposite direction off of 157 to make a left turn will be a problem. The police station is oversized, cost a lot more than necessary and the only reason Belleville got saddled is the Bank of Belleville has a lot of connections with politics and wanted to build a smaller bank. It cost the taxpayers a lot of money to refit the police station.
Michael Hagberg-
As Aldermen you are presented with claims to approve at each meeting. Some of the claims he has been looking at he wanted to start tracking i.e. TIF 3. With it there are certain payments being made to contractors. Last November there have been transfers to other accounts in the amount of $1.7 million dollars. How do you as aldermen know what other accounts that were transferred to and whether or not they are TIF eligible expenses. It is your responsibility to be looking over this money and know that it is being properly spent.
There are other municipalities and townships i.e University Park where now they FBI is looking at their TIF expense and whether or not they are being used in compliance with TIF law.
As far as he can see there is no public record of where these public transfers are being made and what the money is being used for.
Presentations, Recognitions & Appointments:
Jordan Beckman, from Belleville East High School, Dalton Bergner, Althoff Catholic High School and Riley Sullivan, Althoff Catholic High School, recognized the character word of the month “Trustworthiness” Truthfulness in Words and Actions. Being honest and reliable in words and actions.
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Alderwoman Stiehl made a motion seconded by Alderman Kinsella to appoint Jamie Maitret, Finance Director, to fill a vacancy on the Library Board.
Members voting aye on roll call: Hazel, Kinsella, Pusa, Buettner, Randle, Tyler, Anthony, Ovian, Schaefer, Dintelman, Gaa, Stiehl, Weygandt, Elmore, Wigginton and Barfield. (16)
Approval Of Minutes:
Alderman Wigginton made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Schaefer to accept and file the minutes of City Council January 16, 2018.
All members voted aye.
Claims, Payroll, And Disbursements:
Alderwoman Pusa made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Schaefer to approve claims and disbursements in the amount of $1,586,816.48 and payroll in the amount of $825,299.31.
Members voting aye on roll call: Hazel, Kinsella, Pusa, Buettner, Randle, Tyler, Anthony, Ovian, Schaefer, Dintelman, Gaa, Stiehl, Weygandt, Wigginton and Barfield. (15)
Alderman Elmore abstained.
Reports:
Alderwoman Schaefer made a motion seconded by Alderman Gaa to receive and file the city attorney's report dated February 2, 2018.
All members voted aye.
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Alderwoman Schaefer made a motion seconded by Alderman Kinsella to receive and file for audit the Treasurer Report-December 2017. Statement of Cash and Investments ReportDecember 2017.
All members voted aye.
Oral Reports:
Parks Board:
Motion to Alderman Dintelman made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Schaefer to approve the facility use agreement between the City of Belleville and Lindenwood University-Belleville for diamond usage at South Side Park. (Board approved on January 10, 2018).
Members voting aye on roll call: Hazel, Kinsella, Pusa, Buettner, Randle, Tyler, Anthony, Ovian, Schaefer, Dintelman, Gaa, Stiehl, Weygandt, Elmore, Wigginton and Barfield. (16)
Zoning Board Of Appeals:
Alderwoman Pusa made a motion seconded by Alderman Kinsella to approve 01-Jan18 - Adam Karr - A request for a Use Variance to establish a two-family dwelling at 19 South 20th Street (Parcel: 08-20.0-224-009) located in a "C-2" Heavy Commercial District. (Applicable sections of the Zoning Code: 162.247, 162.248, 162.570) Ward 2 Zoning Board motion for approval was Denied 5-2.
Members voting aye on roll call: Hazel, Kinsella, Pusa, Buettner, Randle, Tyler, Anthony, Ovian, Schaefer, Dintelman, Gaa, Stiehl, Weygandt, Elmore, Wigginton and Barfield. (16)
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Alderwoman Pusa made a motion seconded by Alderman Buettner to approve 02-Jan18 - Kamlesh Patel - A request for a Special Use Permit for a Convenience Store at 1721 South Belt West (Parcel numbers: 08-20.0-416-002, 08-20.0-416-001) located in a "C-2" Heavy Commercial District. (Applicable sections of the Zoning Code: 162.248, 162.515) Ward 2 Zoning Board recommended approval 7-0 and 03-Jan18 - Kamlesh Patel - A request for a Special Use Permit for a Liquor License for a convenience store at 1721 South Belt West (Parcel numbers: 08-20.0-416-002, 08-20.0-416-001) located in a "C-2" Heavy Commercial District. (Applicable sections of the Zoning Code: 162.248) Ward 2 Zoning Board recommended approval in the name of the applicant only 7-0. In the name of the applicant only.
All members voted aye.
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Alderman Kinsella made a motion seconded by Alderman Hazel to approve 04-Jan18 - Joanne Szoke (Yellow Brick Management) - A request for a Use Variance for a two-family dwelling at 1227 East B Street (Parcel number: 08-22.0-223-009) located in an "A-1" Single-Family Residence District. (Applicable sections of the Zoning Code: 162.093, 162.094, 162.570) Ward 1 Zoning Board recommended approval 7-0.
Members voting aye on roll call: Hazel, Kinsella, Pusa, Randle, Tyler, Anthony, Schaefer, Dintelman, Gaa, Stiehl and Elmore. (11)
Members voting nay on roll call: Buettner, Ovian, Weygandt, Wigginton and Barfield. (5)
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Alderman Gaa made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Stiehl to approve 05-Jan18 - Buyus Properties LLC - A request for a Use Variance for a two-family dwelling at 323 South Church Street (Parcel number: 08-27.0-111-051) located in an "A-1" Single-Family Residence District. (Applicable sections of the Zoning Code: 162.093, 162.094, 162.570) Ward 6 Zoning Board recommended approval 7-0.
Fifteen (15) members voted aye.
Alderman Barfield opposed.
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Alderman Gaa made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Stiehl to approve 06-Jan18 - Eat.Drink.Live LLC - A request for a Special Use Permit for a Liquor License to permit liquor sales at exposition events at 200 South Belt East (Belle-Clair Fair and Expo Center) (Parcel number: 08- 27.0-315-017) located in a "C-2" Heavy Commercial District. (Applicable sections of the Zoning Code: 162.248, 162.515) Ward 6 Zoning Board recommended approval in the name of the applicant only 7-0.
All members voted aye.
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Alderman Randle made a motion seconded by Alderman Tyler to approve_07-Jan18 - C. Richard Vernier - A request for a Special Use Permit to operate a storage building at 41 Royal Heights Centre (Parcel number: 08-08.0-202-006) located in a "C-2" Heavy Commercial District. (Applicable sections of the Zoning Code: 162.248, 162.515) Ward 3 Zoning Board recommended approval 7-0 and 08-Jan18 - C. Richard Vernier - A request for a Special Use Permit to permit a metal building expansion larger than 150 square feet in area at 41 Royal Heights Centre (Parcel number: 08-08.0-202-006) located in a "C-2" Heavy Commercial District. (Applicable sections of the Zoning Code: 162.248, 162.515) Ward 3 Zoning Board recommended approval 7-0.
All members voted aye.
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Alderman Gaa made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Stiehl to approve 10-Jan18 - Shannon
Morgan - A request for a Use Variance for a two-family dwelling at 209 East Garfield Street (Parcel number: 08-27.0-111-019) located in an "A-1"Single-Family Residence District. (Applicable sections of the Zoning Code: 162.093, 162.094, 162.570) Ward 6 Zoning Board recommended approval 7-0.
All members voted aye.
Alderwoman Stiehl made a motion seconded by Alderman Gaa to approve 11-Jan18 - Tygracon Properties Inc. - A request for a Special Use Permit for multi-family dwellings on the second and third floors at 300 East Main Street (Parcel numbers: 08-22.0-340-001, 08-22.0-340-003) located in an "C-2" Heavy Commercial District. (Applicable sections of the Zoning Code: 162.248, 162.515) Ward 6 Zoning Board recommended approval 7-0.
All members voted aye.
Master Sewer Committee:
Alderman Dintelman made a motion seconded by Alderman Hazel to approve Underground Electric Easement with Ameren Illinois, 2301 West Main Street (08-20-0-215-016) and permanent sanitary sewer easement, Lot 5 of the Royal Heights Center Subdivision.
Members voting aye on roll call: Hazel, Kinsella, Pusa, Buettner, Randle, Tyler, Anthony, Ovian, Schaefer, Dintelman, Gaa, Stiehl, Weygandt, Elmore, Wigginton and Barfield. (16)
Administration:
Alderman Kinsella made a motion seconded by Alderman Wigginton to approve the request from Belleville Sister Cities to mount an aluminum BSC sign on the exterior brick wall of City Hall near the entrance off South Illinois Street.
Members voting aye on roll call: Hazel, Kinsella, Pusa, Buettner, Randle, Tyler, Anthony, Ovian, Schaefer, Dintelman, Stiehl, Weygandt, Elmore, Wigginton and Barfield. (15)
Alderman Gaa abstained. (1)
Communications:
Alderwoman Pusa made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Schaefer to approve the following Communications:
Historic Village of Belleville West Businesses Chocolate Crawl- Saturday 2/10/2018-
Communication from Historic Village of Belleville West Businesses requesting to hold a Chocolate Crawl from 6th to 17th Street on both sides. Event will be held on February 10, 2018 starting at 10 a.m. ending at 2:00 p.m. No city services requested.
Orchards Homeowner Association Easter Parade - Saturday 3/31/2018-
Communication from Orchards Social Committee asking to hold their Annual Easter Parade on Saturday, March 31, 2018 beginning at 10:45 a.m. and to close the parade route (2nd Fairway Court south on Pro Tour Drive, turn right on Golf Course Drive, and then proceed to pool and clubhouse) for 45 minutes during the parade. As in the past, they are also requesting vehicular assistance from the Belleville Police & Fire Departments.
All members voted aye.
Petitions:
None.
Resolutions:
Alderman Hazel made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Pusa to read by title only Resolution 3321.
Alderman Kinsella made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Pusa to approve Resolution 3321 A Resolution transferring community development block grant funds.
Members voting aye on roll call: Hazel, Kinsella, Pusa, Buettner, Randle, Tyler, Anthony, Ovian, Schaefer, Dintelman, Gaa, Stiehl, Weygandt, Elmore, Wigginton and Barfield. (16)
Ordinances:
Alderwoman Schaefer made a motion seconded by Alderman Dintelman to read by title only 8161-2018, 8162-2018, 8165-2018, 8166-2018, 8167-2018, 8168-2018 and 8169-2018.
All members voted aye.
Alderwoman Schaefer made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Pusa to approve the following ordinances:
Ordinance 8161-2018 A Zoning Ordinance In Re: 02-Jan18 - Kamlesh Patel
Ordinance 8162-2018 A Zoning Ordinance In Re: 03-Jan18 - Kamlesh Patel
Ordinance 8165-2018 A Zoning Ordinance In Re: 06-Jan18 - Eat.Drink.Live LLC
Ordinance 8166-2018 A Zoning Ordinance In Re: 07-Jan18 - C. Richard Vernier
Ordinance 8167-2018 A Zoning Ordinance In Re: 08-Jan18 - C. Richard Vernier
Ordinance 8168-2018 A Zoning Ordinance In Re: 10-Jan18 - Shannon Morgan
Ordinance 8169-2018 A Zoning Ordinance In Re: 11-Jan18 - Tygracon Properties Inc.
Members voting aye on roll call: Hazel, Kinsella, Pusa, Buettner, Randle, Tyler, Anthony, Ovian, Schaefer, Dintelman, Gaa, Stiehl, Weygandt, Elmore, Wigginton and Barfield. (16)
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Alderman Kinsella made a motion seconded by Alderman Hazel to approve Ordinance 8163-2018 A Zoning Ordinance In Re: 04-Jan18 - Joanne Szoke (Yellow Brick Management)
Members voting aye on roll call: Hazel, Kinsella, Pusa, Randle, Tyler, Anthony, Schaefer, Dintelman, Gaa, Stiehl and Elmore. (11)
Members voting nay on roll call: Buettner, Ovian, Weygandt, Wigginton and Barfield. (5)
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Alderman Gaa made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Stiehl to approve ORDINANCE 81642018 A Zoning Ordinance In Re: 05-Jan18 - Buyus Properties LLC
Members voting aye on roll call: Hazel, Kinsella, Pusa, Buettner, Randle, Tyler, Anthony, Ovian, Schaefer, Dintelman, Gaa, Stiehl, Weygandt, Elmore and Wigginton. (15)
Members voting nay on roll call: Barfield. (1)
Unfinished Business:
None.
Miscellaneous & New Business:
Alderwoman Schaefer made a motion seconded by Alderman Elmore to approve the Motor Fuel Claims in the Amount of $6,292.45.
Members voting aye on roll call: Hazel, Kinsella, Pusa, Buettner, Randle, Tyler, Anthony, Ovian, Schaefer, Dintelman, Gaa, Stiehl, Weygandt, Elmore, Wigginton and Barfield. (16)
Executive Session:
Alderman Kinsella made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Schaefer to go into executive session to discuss personnel, litigation, workers' compensation, property acquisition, transfer of property, (5ILCS 120/2(c)(21)).
All members voted aye.
Entered executive session at 7:55 p.m. Resumed from Executive Session at 8:12 p.m.
Alderman Randle made a motion seconded by Alderman Ovian to offer settlements on two workers' compensation authority in the amount of $200,000 and the amount of $50,913.24 to be paid predominately by the city's insurance
Members voting aye on roll call: Hazel, Kinsella, Pusa, Buettner, Randle, Tyler, Anthony, Ovian, Schaefer, Dintelman, Gaa, Stiehl, Weygandt, Elmore, Wigginton and Barfield. (16)
Adjournment:
Alderman Wigginton made a motion seconded by Alderman Randle to adjourn at 8:14 pm.
All members voted aye.
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