Alton City Council met February 28.
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, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
Absent: None – 0
Mayor Walker called upon Alderman Campbell to lead the Pledge to the Flag.
Council Minutes And Communications:
The Clerk presented the following Council Meeting Minutes of February 14, 2018 and the following Communications: Republic Services, re: Solid Waste and Recycle Volumes for the City of Alton for the month of January, 2018. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Ms. Smith, that said report be placed on file. The Chair so ordered.
Committee Report:
Chairman MacAfee presented the following Committee of the Whole Meeting Report for February 26, 2018; Resolution, re: Discount and Special Bills paid; Resolution, re: 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; Resolution, re: Frontier Furnishings has requested that a loading zone be established in front of 101 W. Third St.; Amended Resolution, re: That certain streets be closed on Saturday, March 17, 2018 to facilitate a St. Patrick’s Day event; Resolution, re: A handicap parking space in front of 722 Alby Street and an ordinance be considered; Resolution, re: City of Alton previously approved an ordinance limiting the use of ground water in the vicinity of 616 Central Avenue and the Public Works Director and appropriate City officials are authorized to sign the Highway Authority Agreement with GBL Properties; Resolution, re: Officials and agents are hereby authorized to pursue appropriate legal action against such properties in the Circuit Court: 645 E. 5th, 2820 Residence; Resolution, re: Officials and agents are hereby authorized to pursue appropriate legal action against such properties in the Circuit Court: 3208 Duco; 2713 Viewland, 2715 Viewland; Resolution, re: That the Mayor and appropriate officials are authorized to sign and deliver the attached Transmission Easement in favor of Ameren Illinois; Resolution, re: Officials and agents are hereby authorized to pursue appropriate legal action against such properties in the Circuit Court: 619 Leonard; Resolution, re: That a new ordinance be considered establishing additional regulations concerning the purchase of used tires, rims, and wheels by wholesales or retailers of such products in the City of Alton; Resolution, re: Bid #2018 – 07, Contract for New Tires for Various Departments; Resolution, re: Bid #2018 – 08, Mowing and Trimming Services for various departments. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by 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 February 26, 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:
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. 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, Frontier Furnishing has requested that a loading zone be established in front of 101 W. Third Street, Alton, Illinois.
Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois that the Police Department is authorized and directed to prepare a traffic study to determine if a loading zone is suitable at this location and that an Ordinance be approved for first reading at our next regular City Council meeting. 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 amended resolution:
Whereas, Alderman Brian Campbell has requested, that certain streets be closed on Saturday, March 17, 2018, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. to facilitate a St. Patrick’s Day event; and
Whereas, the City Council has considered the request, which was submitted in a timely manner, and does hereby approve said request.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois, that the Public Works Department, Police Department, and Fire Department are hereby authorized and directed to effectuate the temporary closure on Saturday, March 17, 2018, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. to facilitate a St. Patrick’s Day event of the following streets:
State Street between Wall and Broadway
Wall Street
Be It Further Resolved, that the closure of the aforesaid streets shall be contingent upon the following:
1. The Riverbend Growth Association, Convention and Tourism Bureau and Fritz Distributing shall be responsible for the extra costs incurred by the City in connection with closing State Street between Wall and Broadway, including placement of appropriate barricades and signage.
2. Carol Snyders, licensee of the Firehouse Tavern shall be responsible for the extra costs incurred by the City in connection with closing Wall Street, including placement of appropriate barricades and signage. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that said amended 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, Alderwoman MacAfee has requested a handicap parking space in front of 722 Alby 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 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, the City of Alton has previously approved an ordinance limiting the use of ground water in the vicinity of 616 Central Avenue, Alton, Illinois in an effort to corporate with the future utilization of that property in compliance with Illinois EPA regulations; and
Whereas, the Public Works Director of the City of Alton has reviewed a highway authority agreement related thereto and has agreed that the Department of Public Works can comply with the requirements thereof.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois, that the Public Works Director and appropriate City officials are authorized to sign and deliver the attached Highway Authority Agreement with GBL Properties Inc. 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: 645 E. 5th, 2820 Residence. 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: 3208 Duco, 2713 Viewland, 2715 Viewland. 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 Director of Public Works for the City of Alton has recommended that the City grant an easement to Ameren over certain City owned property to increase the current right-of-way by 9 feet on both sides of the existing easement to allow Ameren Illinois to maintain the property to prevent trees and vegetation from compromising existing transmission lines.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois, that the Mayor and appropriate officials are authorized to sign and deliver the attached Transmission Easement in favor of Ameren 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:
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: 619 Leonard. 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 the tabulation sheet, is hereby awarded for Bid #2018 – 07, Contract for New Tires for Various Departments of the City. 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:
Be It Resolved, By the City Council of the City of Alton, Illinois, that the best bid of Element Turf & Outdoor Solutions, LLC of Alton, for Mowing & Trimming Services in the amount of $.0089 per square foot for mowing and $20.00 per man, per hour for brush and waste removal is hereby awarded for Bid #2018 – 08, Mowing & Trimming Services. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brake, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
Nays: None – 0
Public Forum Addressing City Business:
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following request for the floor from Ronald Deedrick, Lisa Funk, Michael Funk. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said requests be approved. The Chair so ordered.
Mr. Deedrick took the floor and spoke, re: Proposed Ordinance 7616.
Ms. Funk was not present to speak.
Mr. Funk was not present to speak.
Second Reading Of Ordinances:
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following ordinance for second reading.
Ordinance No. 7616. An Ordinance establishing licensing for the business of supplying residential rental properties in the City of Alton. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that said Ordinance be adopted.
Mr. Boulds presented the following Amendment:
An Ordinance establishing licensing for the business of supplying residential rental properties in the City of Alton. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brake, that said amendment be approved. The motion passed by the following:
Ayes: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
Nays: None – 0
Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mr. Velloff, that said Amendment and Ordinance No. 7616 be Laid Over. The Chair so ordered.
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following ordinance for second reading.
Ordinance No. 7617. An Ordinance repealing a handicapped parking space at 627 Liberty Street, Alton, Illinois. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Velloff, that said ordinance be adopted. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
Nays: None - 0
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following ordinance for second reading.
Ordinance No. 7618. An Ordinance prohibiting the use of groundwater as a potable water supply by the installation or use of potable water supply wells or by any other method. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said ordinance be adopted. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
Nays: None – 0
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following ordinance for second reading.
Ordinance No. 7619. An Ordinance granting a Special Use Permit to allow a electronic message sign at 2801 Homer Adams Parkway Alton, Illinois. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that said ordinance be adopted. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
Nays: None – 0
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following ordinance for second reading.
Ordinance No. 7620. An Ordinance granting a Special Use Permit to allow Senior Services Plus to operate an office at 3403 Agnes Street, Alton, Illinois. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said ordinance be adopted. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
Nays: None – 0
Reports And/Or Resolutions Of Special Committees:
The Clerk presented the following Civil Service Commission, re: Minutes of February 7, 2018. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brake, that said minutes be placed on file. The Chair so ordered.
Other Business:
The Clerk presented the following approval of Mayor’s recommendation to instruct the Corporation Counselor to negotiate an Asset Purchase Agreement with Illinois American Water concerning the sanitary sewer system of the City of Alton for future consideration and vote of the City Council. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brake, that said recommendation be approved.
At this time, Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following request for the floor from Karen Cooper, Jonathon Forbes. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said requests be approved. The Chair so ordered.
Mr. Forbes took the floor and spoke, re: The selling of Waste Water Treatment Plan.
Ms. Cooper took the floor and spoke, re: Illinois American proposal for Alton Wastewater System.
The vote is as follows for the above and forgoing recommendation.
Ayes: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
Nays: None – 0
Approval Of Actions Taken Under Suspension Of Rules At Prior Meeting:
The Clerk presented the following two (2) resolutions.
1. Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the attached redevelopment agreement with Dan Mar Enterprises Inc., pursuant to the terms of the Alton Tax Increment Finance Grant Program.
2. Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois, that the Deputy Comptroller be and is hereby authorized to advertise for bids a project to construct a Secondary Access Road to Gordon Moore Park off of Illinois Route 140/111 located west of Parker Road. The construction of this project is being funded by a Madison County Community Development grant known as project number 3835-171-03-02. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that said resolutions 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, Mac Lenhardt has requested, that a portion of certain streets be closed on May 4, 2018 at 6:00 a.m. through May 6, 2018 at 6:00 a.m. to facilitate a special event in downtown Alton in the vicinity of Mac’s Time Out Lounge; and
Whereas, the City Council has considered the requests and does hereby approve said requests.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois, that the Public Works Department, Police Department and Fire Department are hereby authorized and directed to effectuate the temporary closure of Belle Street from Third Street to Fourth Street on May 4, 2018 at 6:00 a.m. through May 6, 2018 at 6:00 a.m.
Be It Further Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois that any extra labor costs incurred by the City as it relates to the implementation of this Resolution shall be reimbursed by Mac’s Timeout Lounge.
2. Whereas, Mac Lenhardt has requested, that a portion of a street be closed on July 3, 2018 and July 4, 2018 to facilitate certain special events being conducted in downtown Alton in the vicinity of Mac’s Time Out Lounge; and
Whereas, the City Council has considered the requests and does hereby approve said requests.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois, that the Public Works Department, Police Department and Fire Department are hereby authorized and directed to effectuate the temporary closure of Belle Street from Third Street to Fourth Street on July 3, 2018 from 6:00 a.m. until July 4, 2018 at 6:00 a.m.
Be It Further Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois that any extra labor costs incurred by the City as it relates to the implementation of this Resolution shall be reimbursed by Mac’s Timeout Lounge.
3. Whereas, representatives of the Salvation Army located in Alton, Illinois emailed the attached documents to the office of Mayor Walker requesting the signature of the Mayor on behalf of the City of Alton in connection with a grant application to be presented by the Salvation Army to the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and the Illinois Department of Human Services; and
Whereas, the Mayor cannot execute such documents without authorization from the City Council of the City of Alton;
Now Therefore, Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois, that attached documents relating to a grant program sought by the Salvation Army of Alton, Illinois be considered and that the Mayor be authorized to sign said documents on behalf of the City of Alton. Mr. Campbell made a motion, seconded by Mr. Velloff, that said resolutions be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Mr. Velloff presented the following resolution:
Whereas, Alderman Velloff requests that the alley behind 414 Henry Street, running between 4th and 5th Street and Mechanics Square, be closed on May 5, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. until May 6, 2018 at 8:00 p.m. for an art show by Barry Clayton; and
Whereas, the City Council has considered the requests and does hereby approve said requests.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois, that the Public Works Department, Police Department and Fire Department are hereby authorized and directed to effectuate the temporary closure of the alley behind 414 Henry Street, running between 4th and 5th Street and Mechanics Square, be closed on May 5, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. until May 6, 2018 at 8:00 p.m. for Artfully Local Studio Tour by Barry Clayton. 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 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: 1126 Central, 1720 Maupin. Ms. Smith made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said resolution be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Mr. Brake presented the following petition from Fred’s Towing Inc. requesting a Map Amendment from R-2 to C-1 at 2411 Salu Street. Mr. Brake made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said petition be referred to the Plan Commission. The Chair so ordered.
Mrs. Elliott presented the following resolution:
Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois, that a stop sign be installed eastbound on Burton Street at Worden Avenue. Mrs. Elliott made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said resolution be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Mr. Boulds presented the following resolution:
Whereas, the City of Alton has previously determined to provide ambulance services utilizing the personnel and equipment of the fire department of the City of Alton; and,
Whereas, the City of Alton has established reasonable fees to be collected by the City of Alton in consideration of the ambulance services so provided in order to recoup a portion of the costs associated with providing said services; and
Whereas, the City of Alton previously designated an allocation of the new revenues received by the City of Alton in consideration of the ambulance services so provided to address the various expenses of operating the fire department of the City of Alton; and
Whereas, the City of Alton has added a second ambulance to be in operation and maintenance by the City of Alton Fire Department resulting in additional costs to the City of Alton Fire Department.
Now Therefore, Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois, that the fees charged in association with the provision of the ambulance services by the City of Alton shall be modified and shall henceforth be as follows:
A. 60% of said fees shall be deposited into the Alton Firefighters Pension Fund Account;
B. 40% of said fees shall be allocated to The General Fund of the City of Alton which supports the City of Alton fire department.
Be It Further Resolved, that the City Treasurer shall prepare a monthly report indicating the revenue received from fees associated with the ambulance services provided and verifying the allocations as aforesaid. Mr. Boulds 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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