City of Belleville City Council met March 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 Clerk Meyer 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 Clerk, Jennifer Gain Meyer, City Treasurer Hardt and City Attorney Hoerner. 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 Wastewater, Royce Carlisle, Director of Economic Development, Annissa McCaskill and Director of Library, Leander Spearman.
Police Chief, Bill Clay and Director of Public Works, Jason Poole excused. Assistant Police Chief Spargur and Assistant Public Works Director, John Hartmann in attendance.
Pledge
Mayor Eckert led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Public Hearing
None.
Public Participation
Jon Spelbring
Mr. Spelbring is the co-owner of Turned Treasures Gallery. He is present regarding a zoning issue with encroachment of public seating from the Wine Tap which is in front of Turned Treasures. This has been going on for quite a while. They noticed the zoning board was going to create a special ordinance for outdoor seating and alcohol and they thought they should step forward. This has not been good for their business, the combination of tables and umbrellas block the view of their window. There is also a significant amount of mess at the end of an evening.
During the zoning meeting they agreed to work with the new owners; however, they would like the tables removed from their area.
The other issue is the smoke. People use that area to smoke and the smoke drifts into their store.
Mr. Spelbring submitted pictures.
(Mayor Eckert suggested meeting with the parties).
John Steinlage He was in business for 36 years and he loves Belleville; however, it is misguided sometimes. One of the things the city is misguided about is raising the fees. He asked the aldermen, of the Finance Committee, how many of them have had experience running a business employing 10 or more people. (Mayor Eckert advised this is not a question and answer session).
One does not know the expenses involved in this industry. One restaurant had to replace a rooftop furnace a month ago and it cost $6200 and they have six more like it. Don't talk about O'Fallon they have already taken the car dealerships and many of the residents; however, don't let them take the restaurants and bars.
Revenues are high on gaming machines and so are expenses i.e. insurance, music, license fees, bands.
When you go to sell your business you will have surprises (1) if you have a gas fired equipment you must install a special gas valve, the cost is $2400. Every morning the pilot light must be lit for all equipment that have pilot lights. This means you must bring in an employee that is capable of doing this an hour early for $12/hr times 7 days is $84 @ 52 weeks is $4,368 per year. If you lose power for a minute during a thunderstorm you must relight all of the pilot lights.
If the City is going to raise the fees they should not raise them past 9th Street because they don't have anything that helps downtown.
Answer is simple: All businesses in Belleville should have a license. Make it a reasonable fee $100 annually. Just think, if every business in Belleville paid $100 how much revenue would this raise. It would raise more than $180,000 your short and it will not hurt anyone.
All of the fish fries during Lent takes away business and no sales tax is coming in.
Stewart Lannert The City Hall meetings are safer than most schools. Metal detectors and three or four heavily armed police during meetings. The Mayor was right if the News Democrat quoted him correctly "people leaving town due to high taxes and businesses are also either closing or leaving" so let's vote against the clowns that got us in the mess in the first place.
Many democrats are racists. Lyndon Johnson said after passing the civil rights bill "we are going to have those n-word". (Mayor Eckert asked that Mr. Lannert be escorted out of the meeting).
Keith Schell He does not envy the councils job and appreciates your service to the city. We see what's happening in the State, we see what's happening in the city. People are leaving because of taxes and that's a fact. For us to put our heads in the sand regarding that is a mistake. We have come to the realization that we have some of the highest taxes in the country is a fact. Living in St. Clair County is difficult because of that.
When they bought their business in 1998 we paid $5000/yr in property taxes and at the end of their expansion they will be paying over $100,000/yr. This past year they have paid over $200,000 in taxes to St. Clair County and the City of Belleville. This is more money than they made. This could have gone to employees in their businesses. There has to be a position at the table for businesses and the taxpayer. You have a difficult job; however, there are alternatives.
He has brainstormed with others on how to reduce costs of city government. You act like there is a revenue problem; however, it is a spending problem. Belleville has the highest per capita city budgets of a city our size in the country.
Imagine in St. Clair County if the cities, the townships, the county collaborate in ways to cut costs. This can be done. If you make the taxpayer, the business owners some of the top priorities then maybe the trend can be reversed. Maybe St. Clair County can be the one the buck is stopping here. We are going to start lowering property taxes and attract people back in.
Taking $1200 or more, will it kill us, no, does it make us resentful, it does.
Let's make Belleville where we all work together, let's not have an adversary relationship between government and the taxpayer and businesses.
Rick Tucker He is with Mojac's Tavern. They are a small corner tavern with a small but loyal customer base. Their customers are all blue collar working class people. Many of those are retired from local trades. They live in the general vicinity of the establishment. Their focus is to provide customers with the best possible service for the best price they can. 90% of the customers are regulars. Many of them come there every day. Without those people they would not be in business. That being said, knowing their customers the way they do increasing their prices to offset fee increases would not be an easy thing to do.
He and his wife are lifelong residents of Belleville and they have a vested interest in doing what they can to maintain a good relationship with the city and neighbors. They have purchased several properties surrounding the tavern and all of them were derelict eyesores, they were all demolished to simply clean up the area surrounding the business.
In addition to the investment, they have also worked to keep their building up to date, the building is an old 1800s, two story brick building. Up until the time the City allowed video gaming they struggled to make a profit. That in part, is to keep it simple, sell it cheap method of operation. Video gaming has provided a means to make much needed repairs to their building and to replace old inefficient furniture and equipment. They still have plenty of work that needs to be done but with limited funds they can only do a little at a time.
Most people that are in the industry will tell you business is not what it used to be and the same applies to them. Decreasing revenue and increasing the cost of doing business makes it tough especially on the small operations.
He read in the News-Democrat that one of the explanations for the fee increase was a loss of me tax because of the large number of people that are leaving Illinois. This does not sound fair to the people that choose to stay in Illinois and put everything they have into their businesses just to be faced with higher fees to make up for the other people that didn't stay.
If this burden has to fall on the people he feels it should fall on all of the people and spread it out among all businesses and taxpaying citizens. It should not be the sole responsibility of their industry to make up for the short falls. He doesn't like tax increases, at least if he knows his neighbor is paying his fair share it makes it easier to take.
They had heard the suggestion that the terminal operators that provide the video machine may help pay the increased fees and that the proposed $500 fee proposed to the terminal operators will not affect the increases to their business. They researched and according to their vendor per Illinois Gaming Board Rules their business would have to split the proposed $500 fee with the vendor. Also, per Illinois Gaming Board Rules the vendor can only contribute 50% towards any fees imposed. They understand the City has to bring in revenue in order to provide quality services to the resident; however, they are just asking the burden be shared by everyone rather than just a select few.
Steve Sullivan He and his wife, Jackie, own and operate Sullivan's Tavern. They are a simple neighborhood bar trying to make ends meet. They have worked hard on keeping the business open for 15 years. They are very proud but at the same time you can ask any of the small tavern owners they are operating in the red on the beverage side and the only thing that keeps their doors open are the gaming results.
They are present to oppose the fee increases and the endless increases to their taxes and fees. They request to let them go on to make a living and try to have jobs for good employees.
A.P. Morin He owns AP Gaming and Wizard Amusement. He has been in business since 1979 and has paid a lot of fees to the City of Belleville i.e. pool tables, juke boxes. He has outlasted Ace Hart, Fisher. The problem is going through taverns that have deteriorated severely. Now that the gaming has become available people are starting to put the money back into the establishment.
As you drive through the city you can see the facades on the buildings are being changed, cleaned up and it's all due to the video gaming.
Everyone talks about the City of O'Fallon. They have no bar base like the City of Belleville. This is an entertainment town. Look at the people you draw when you shut down the square. Does any other city have that, no. This City is totally different than any surrounding city.
Barry Gregory He and his wife, Patti Gregory, own Crehans Irish Pub and Banquet Center. They purchased the business in 1998, he chose to come to Belleville (not a life-long resident).
Video gaming in the City of Belleville has taken in $945,464 in revenue. Last year alone took in $307,067 in revenue. This does not include fees in addition; therefore, they have added $1,000,000 to the city budget. The revenues have steadily increased in the City of Belleville. Last year they were up 12.2%; however, if you look at the City of Belleville the net terminal income is $6,602 below the State average.
They supply in the hospitality industry 2,400 jobs (State Representative Hoffman's District). The taxes paid in 2017 was 4.51 billion dollars by their industry. Yet, when Mayor Eckert spoke he said the fees were a done deal. What is the purpose of having the open meetings. It seems senseless to talk about rational numbers; however, when you look at the video operations just outside the city limits they make five times the revenue off their machines. They are paying $25 per machine.
Grappa Growlers took in $7,000 on video gaming last year. Why would their operator want to spend $1,800 - $2,200, add it to their location, pay an additional $500 to the City of Belleville and then $300 per machine in addition. They can simply move it down the road to Dutch Hollow Barn, TRs, American Legion, Cat and the Fiddle.
The mayor of O'Fallon didn't want video gaming; therefore, he made it a punitive damage. The City of Caseyville is $25 per unit.
How are they supposed to grow revenue if you keep taking money away. In order to increase the video gaming you must use things like Match Play, Player Incentive Packages, Advertising. If they cannot reinvest their profits into their businesses and in growing their income with the business what are they supposed to do. How are they supposed to increase revenue for you, the City.
The increased fees of $1000 for video gaming, liquor license an additional $150, $500 terminal operator fee which they have to pay half of. That is a $1400 increase out of his pocket just next month. How is it fair you increase their fees $1400 but an occupancy inspection gets an increase $5.00, crime free housing unit is getting increased $5.00, a raffle license $5.00. You cannot pay an employee to make the license for $5.00.
If you want to raise their fees he understands in part; however, what are they getting in return. Take the City of Waterloo they have a grant program where they set aside a portion of their video gaming revenues and then when they reinvest in the business and change the facade you get a grant i.e. Randy's Double R Bar, JVs, a flower shop and a jewelry shop.
Let's simply sit down and figure this out. The last time they faced this issue Alderman Silsby said "let's sit down and talk about this. We will form a committee and get together and figure out something." Their response was tomorrow they will be available. You name the time and place and they will be ready to meet and talk.
Michael Hagberg One thing that will not affect the businesses that are currently here is they will pay an entire years fees for this but any new business coming in April or Mid-April will pay an entire years worth of fees which are only good through the end of April. Then they will pay another year's fee. There was no talk of pro-rating the fees for new businesses that are coming in and new ownership coming in to make it so it's not unfair to them. (Mayor Eckert stated they are prorated). Mr. Hagberg asked if there is anything in the ordinances that states they are pro-rated; (Mayor Eckert stated they do not make anyone pay for an entire year for two months).
Bruce Hampton Mr. Hampton owns Dutch Hollow Barn and is with the Illinois Beverage Association. What is not realized is the sales tax. They pay 60-80% of liquor sales tax for every case one gets $5.00; Schnucks only has to sell three cases to their one case. Same thing with the hard liquor. These people are supplying the city with sales tax. Please take that into consideration.
Scott Schmelzel He owns Big Daddy's 618. They are lucky to be in business. They have lost a lot of their industry with Pitchers, Dandy Inn, Shenanigans, Fischer's. A lot of local institutions. They are a dying business. The only reason he still remains open is because of gaming revenue. Liquor and food sales margins are small, the cost of goods high, the labor rate has changed.
In the thirteen years he has been in business he has never seen a liquor license fee increase. Regarding the gaming, going from $100/per terminal to $300/per terminal. The math is $1400/annually. There must be a compromise. Instead of going from $100 to $300 maybe it can go from $100 to $200. There are dollars at stake and employees.
Presentations, Recognitions & Appointments
Matty Young, from Belleville East; Taylor Dell, from Belleville East; and Kayla Schwaebel, from Belleville East, recognized the character word of the month “perseverance” staying with a task; not giving up.
Approval Of Minutes
Alderwoman Schaefer made a motion seconded by Alderman Wigginton to accept and file the minutes of City Council Minutes dated February 20, 2018, Executive Session Minutes dated February 20, 2018 and Special City Council Minutes dated February 26, 2018.
All members voted aye.
Claims, Payroll, And Disbursements
Alderman Kinsella made a motion seconded by Alderman Ovian to approve claims and disbursements in the amount of $1,107,051.01and payroll in the amount of $830,448.66.
Members voting aye on roll call: Hazel, Kinsella, Pusa, Buettner, Randle, Tyler, Anthony, Ovian, Schaefer, Dintelman, Gaa, Stiehl, Weygandt, Elmore, Wigginton and Barfield. (16)
Reports
Oral Reports
Administration
Alderman Elmore made a motion seconded by Alderman Weygandt to accept bid from Shafer Excavating in the amount of $14,800 for the demolition of 600 Wabash Avenue.
Members voting aye on roll call: Hazel, Kinsella, Pusa, Buettner, Randle, Tyler, Anthony, Ovian, Schaefer, Dintelman, Gaa, Stiehl, Weygandt, Elmore, Wigginton and Barfield. (16)
Master Sewer Committee
Alderman Dintelman made a motion seconded by Alderman Hazel to approve the revised EPA Administrative Order on Consent (AOC) regarding Clean Water Act (CWA) Pretreatment Program Violations with the City of Belleville, IL.
Members voting aye on roll call: Hazel, Kinsella, Pusa, Buettner, Randle, Tyler, Anthony, Ovian, Schaefer, Dintelman, Gaa, Stiehl, Weygandt, Elmore, Wigginton and Barfield. (16)
Finance Committee
(Mtn 1 - withdrawn) Alderman Kinsella made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Pusa to approve video gaming machine stickers - change from $100 per machine to $300 per machine annually.
Discussion.
Alderman Kinsella stated it was mentioned there should be a compromise. These figures are a compromise. The fees have not been raised in thirteen years. It cost the city more to service the industry than it did thirteen years ago. Since then it is being paid for by the average citizen. These are user fees. This is better than raising taxes.
Alderman Buettner stated he totally agrees with the bar owners. They are doing the same thing tonight that the State of Illinois is doing. We will chase people out of here, shut down businesses. These guys count on the gaming revenue to stay in business. The margin of profit on any of the restaurant and bars is so small on the beverage and food end. This is a very bad time to start raising fees on the people considering the condition of the State. The excuse we are using is more people are leaving Illinois because of high taxes, high fees. This council just raised the property taxes, the sanitation fees. We have to stop raising fees. Let's take tim see how much revenue the City has. The Hofbräuhaus missed their last deadline, again. The retail sales tax for that development is over $600,000 in tax revenue for the city. No one ever says anything about that and now they will maybe open in April. You want to raise fees for $180,000.let's step back and see where we can cut $180,000 instead of putting it on the back of small business. No one says anything about an out-of-town developer coming in and we still have nothing. The city has invested $2.5 million dollars in that project.
Alderwoman Stiehl stated the liquor fees do not bother her; however, since Belleville is below the State average on gaming fees she would like to table and have a discussion.
Alderwoman Schaefer stated she would like to piggy back on what Alderman Kinsella said. Compromise is about two teams. The council has not met with the business owners, at least she hasn't, and she did not receive an email until 6:39 p.m. this evening from someone. She wishes she would have heard something before now. She has good information in front of her and feels more educated. She is on the finance committee and wishes she would have had the information at that time.
Alderman Tyler stated it is the people in the audience that got gaming in Belleville. They are the ones that went out and got the votes and the City has benefited from that at $900,000. Like someone else said, they operate on a thin line sometimes. The State of Illinois has proven time and time again raising taxes and fees will not help. As City leaders it is their job to encourage more business and have people buy into the housing stock. That is how to get out of the problem.not raise the fees and taxes on the people we currently have. He drives around every street in Ward 3 every Sunday and reports a couch in the yard, a car on jacks. Housing comes out and cleans it up. He wishes everyone would do that and it would encourage people to want to live here. Raising fees is definitely not the answer.
Alderman Wigginton stated he has been in business 41.5 years. There is an underlying concern about the fees. Margins are shrinking, the cost of doing business is getting tougher, small business is the backbone of the city. However, it is a cost of doing business. This is a two edged sword. Video gaming machines are making money which has been a savior for their business. Do we compromise?
Mayor Eckert stated he helped put the budget together and it has been at least ten years since the fees have been raised. He worked with and stood with the bar owners regarding the gaming machines. There were aldermen then that wanted the stickers more than $100. Every year the fire, police and other city employees get an average of 2%. The police and fire are 60% of the budget. On a $28,000,000 general fund budget these fees increase (every fee has not been considered), he has listened to some of the aldermen and staff members.
Alderman Wigginton stated fees must go up. Those that purchase online do not pay sales tax. If you want your streets repaired and fire protection you must start going back to shopping in the small store. The easiest thing to do is sit in front of your computer at 3:00 a.m. and order something online that is delivered to your front door and you don't pay sales tax. This is a bare bones budget. When you talk about cutting.there is no cutting. The Mayor has not replaced employees.
Mayor Eckert stated Caseyville and Collinsville are not home rule; therefore, they can only charge by State law$25/per gaming license. If a city is home rule they have the ability to increase the fees.
Mayor Eckert advised the street light bill was raised $60,000 last year with no notice from Ameren. 34,000 people/businesses left the State of Illinois last year. The City's income tax has been down $500,000 each year. The employees that have retired have not been replaced.
Director of Finance, Jamie Maitret, stated the general fund operating budget is currently $28,000,000 and the proposal for next year is $28,100,000. All of the union contracts have a 3% raise guaranteed for this coming year. Mayor Eckert stated you need to keep in mind in 20102011 the employees took a freeze of 0% for two years.
Alderman Ovian recommended that every business must have a license. Mayor Eckert stated he does not disagree and will be evaluated.
Alderman Kinsella made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Pusa withdrew their original motion.
(Mtn 2) Alderman Kinsella made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Pusa to table the following motions:
• Motion to approve video gaming machine stickers - change from $100 per machine to $300 per machine annually.
• Motion to approve video gaming terminal operators license - change from no fee currently to $500 annually per location
• Motion to approve liquor licenses - increase Class A, B, and C base fee by $150 annually.
• Motion to approve special event liquor license - change from $10 to $20 per event.
• Motion to approve liquor license application fee - change from $250 to $500.
Motion by Alderman Hazel on original motion made by Alderman Kinsella seconded by Alderwoman Pusa to amend 1K(b) from $50 to $65. No second. Motion died.
Members voting aye: Kinsella, Pusa, Buettner, Randle, Tyler, Anthony, Ovian, Schaefer, Dintelman, Gaa, Stiehl, Weygandt, Elmore, Wigginton and Barfield. (15)
Members voting nay on roll call: Hazel. (1)
Motion by Alderman Hazel on original motion made by Alderman Kinsella seconded by Alderwoman Pusa to amend 11-C(7) $45 remains same, additional increased okay. No seconded. Motion died.
Alderman Kinsella made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Pusa to approve the following motions:
• Motion to approve sanitation additional/new toter fee - change from $50 to $75 per toter.
• Motion to approve sanitation Large item pick up fee - change from $45/$70/$100 (depending on size or truckload) to $65/$90/$120.
Motion to approve housing occupancy permits - change from $50 to $55 per permit.
• Motion to approve housing inspections - change from $60 to $65 per inspection.
• Motion to approve business license changes - increase from $25 to $50 per license annually.
Motion by Alderman Hazel to amend 11-C(6) from $50 to $65. No second motion died.
Members voting aye on original motion made by Alderman Kinsella and seconded by Alderwoman Pusa: Kinsella, Pusa, Anthony, Ovian, Schaefer, Dintelman, Gaa, Stiehl, Weygandt, Elmore, Wigginton and Barfield. (12)
Members voting nay on original motion made by Alderman Kinsella and seconded by Alderwoman Pusa: Hazel, Buettner, Randle, Tyler. (4)
Motion by Alderman Hazel to amend 11-C(7) $45 remains same, additional increase okay. No second. Motion died.
Zoning Board Of Appeals
Alderwoman Schaefer made a motion seconded by Alderman Dintelman to approve the following cases:
• Motion to approve 12-Feb18 – Ten Three Eighteen, LLC - A request for a Special Use Permit for a liquor license at 223 East Main Street (The Wine Tap) (Parcels: 08-22.0- 334-034, 08-22.0-334-033) located in a "C-2" Heavy Commercial District. (Applicable section of the Zoning Code: 162.248) Ward 2 Zoning Board unanimously recommended APPROVAL with the following stipulation: (1.) In the name of the applicant only.
Motion to approve 13-Feb18 - Ten Three Eighteen, LLC - A request for a Special Use Permit for outdoor dining at 223 East Main Street (The Wine Tap) (Parcels: 08-22.0-334034, 08-22.0-334-033) located in a "C-2" Heavy Commercial District. (Applicable sections of the Zoning Code: 162.248, 162.400) Ward 2 Zoning Board unanimously recommended APPROVAL with the recommendation that the owners work with staff to develop a mutually-agreeable solution to the chair encroachment issue.
Motion to approve 14-Feb18 – FKG Oil Company - A request for a Special Use Permit for a convenience store at 2235 West State Route 161 (Parcels: 08-09.0-307-008, 0809.0-307-019) located in a "C-2" Heavy Commercial District. (Applicable section of the Zoning Code: 162.248) Ward 3 Zoning Board unanimously recommended APPROVAL.
Motion to approve 15-Feb18 – FKG Oil Company - A request for a Special Use Permit for a liquor license at 2235 West State Route 161 (Parcels: 08-09.0-307-008, 08-09.0- 307-019) located in a "C-2" Heavy Commercial District. (Applicable section of the Zoning Code: 162.248) Ward 3 Zoning Board unanimously recommended APPROVAL with the following stipulation: (1.) In the name of the applicant only.
All members voted aye.
Communications
Alderman Wigginton made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Schaefer to approve the following cases Communications:
Memorial Hospital Employee 5K - Saturday, 9/8/2018 Communication from Memorial Hospital requesting permission to hold their Annual 5K Run/Walk on September 8, 2018, 8a.m. to 9:30a.m., starting and ending at Memorial Hospital. City service request of one (1) Police Officer for intersection on Royal Heights Road and
Mariknoll.
• Get Up and Go Biathlon - Sunday, 4/29/2018 Communication from Get Up and Go requesting to hold their Biathlon on April, 29, 2018, 7:00a.m. to 11:00a.m. No city services requested.
Oktoberfest - Friday, 9/21/2018 and Saturday, 9/22/2018 Communication from the Belleville Oktoberfest Committee requesting approval to hold the event on September 21st & 22nd 2018 from 11:00a.m. to 11:00p.m. With the following street closure requests: Thursday, September 20, 2018, 12:00p.m. the first block of West Main Street and first block of North 1st Street; 5:00p.m. close West Main Street down to east side of 2nd Street, first block north, south and east of fountain and East Main Street from the east side of High Street to the west side of Jackson Street. High Street remains open. Streets to re-open by 3:00a.m. on Sunday, September 23, 2018.
Car Show street closures Saturday, September 22, 2018, 6:00a.m. to 6:00 p.m. East Main Street from Jackson Street to west side of Charles Street, including the first block north and south of Jackson and Church Street. No vehicles from car show to be parked on South Jackson. Charles Street open for traffic.
City services requested: barricades, police personnel, "no" parking signs, clean-up of streets, electric, picnic tables and other items as requested.
MiCasa Mexican Restaurant Cinco de Mayo - Friday, 5/5/2018 Communication from Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant requesting to hold a special event at 4311 West Main to celebrate Cinco de Mayo on May 5, 2018. They are requesting to hold an outdoor celebration on their parking lot from 11:00a.m. to 11:00p.m. There will be live music from 5:00p.m. tol1:00p.m. No city services requested.
All members voted aye.
Petitions
Resolutions
Alderman Anthony made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Schaefer to read by title only and as a group.
All members voted aye.
Alderwoman Schaefer made a motion seconded by Alderman Gaa to approve the below Resolutions:
• Resolution 3325 A Resolution of Support for the City of Belleville Program Year 2018 application for Community Development Block Grant funding.
• Resolution 3326 A Resolution approving the Get Up and Go Biathlon.
• Resolution 3327 A Resolution requesting permission from IDOT to close Route 159 for the Oktoberfest - September 20-23, 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)
Ordinances
Alderman Randle made a motion seconded by Alderman Kinsella to table ORDINANCE 81762018 An Ordinance amending various fees within Chapter 111 (Amusement and Recreation; Raffles), Chapter 112 (Emergency Services; Homeless Shelters), Chapter 113 (Special Sales; Personal Sales), (Chapter 116 (Vehicle-Related Businesses), Chapter 117 (Lodging Businesses), Chapter 118 (Food and Beverage Businesses), Chapter 121 (Alcoholic Beverages) and Chapter 154 (Property Maintenance Code of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Belleville, Illinois.
All members voted aye.
Alderman Randle made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Stiehl to read by title only and as a group Ordinances 8177-2018, 8178-2018, 8179-2018, 8180-2018.
All members voted aye.
Alderwoman Schaefer made a motion seconded by Alderman Dintelman to approve the following ordinances:
• Ordinance 8177-2018
A Zoning Ordinance 12- Feb18 – Ten Three Eighteen, LLC
• Ordinance 8178-2018 A Zoning Ordinance 13-Feb18 - Ten Three Eighteen, LLC
• Ordinance 8179-2018 A Zoning Ordinance 14-Feb18 – FKG Oil Company.
• Ordinance 8180-2018
A Zoning Ordinance 15-Feb18 – FKG Oil Company.
Members voting aye on roll call: Hazel, Kinsella, Pusa, Buettner, Randle, Tyler, Anthony, Ovian, Schaefer, Dintelman, Gaa, Stiehl, Weygandt, Elmore, Wigginton and Barfield. (16)
Unfinished Business
None.
Miscellaneous & New Business
Alderman Elmore made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Schaefer to approve Motor Fuel Claims in the Amount of $37,922.28.
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
Alderwoman Schaefer made a motion seconded by Alderman Dintelman to adjourn at 8:23 pm.
All members voted aye.
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