City of Fairview Heights City Council met February 20.
Here is the minutes as provided by the council:
The regular meeting of the Fairview Heights City Council was called to order at 7:00
P.M. by Mayor Mark T. Kupsky in the Municipal Complex, 10025 Bunkum Road,
Fairview Heights, IL with the Pledge of Allegiance by City Clerk Karen J. Kaufhold and
the Invocation by City Clerk Karen J. Kaufhold.
Roll Call
Roll call of Aldermen present: Pat Baeske, Brenda Wagner, Harry Zimmerman, Pat
Peck, Roger Lowry, Ryan Vickers, Denise Williams, Bill Poletti and Joshua Frawley.
Alderman Frank Menn was absent. Mayor Mark Kupsky, City Clerk Karen J. Kaufhold
and City Attorney Jim Gehrs were also present.
Public Participation
None.
Consent Agenda
Alderman Lowry moved to approve the February 6, 2018 City Council Minutes, February
6, 2018 Executive Session Minutes, Finance Director’s Report and the bills presented
for payment in the amount of $2,656,886.81. Seconded by Alderman Williams.
Roll call on the motion showed Aldermen Baeske, Wagner, Zimmerman, Peck, Lowry,
Vickers, Williams, Poletti and Frawley voting “Yea.” Alderman Menn was absent. Motion
passed on 9 yeas and 1 absent.
Committee Reports
Mayor Kupsky announced the Community Committee will meet February 21, 2018, 7:00 p.m.
Communications from the Mayor
Mayor Kupsky asked for a moment of silence for the loss of Alderman Vickers’ Aunt and
for the loss of Alderman Williams’ family member; Mayor announced that he attended
Change of Command at Scott Air Force Base; Mayor announced that he met the new
owners of the Crossroads Shopping Center; Mayor stated that on Monday, Presidents
Day, Sky Zone’s parking lot was packed and also Ruler Foods seems to be doing very
well; Mayor advised he plans to announce the name of a candidate for the Land Use
Director position at the next City Council meeting.
Communications from Elected Officials
Alderman Lowry asked the Mayor how Becky Thompson is doing with the new addition
to her family.
Unfinished Business
None.
New Business
Proposed Ordinance No. 2-’18, an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 190, “The
Revised Code,” Chapter 21, Liquor, Article II, Licensing, Section 21-2-12 and Article III,
Regulations, Sections 21-3-1 and 21-3-2. Motion made by Alderman Wagner.
Seconded by Alderman Baeske. Proposed Ordinance No. 2-’18 was read for the first
time.
Alderman Lowry moved to advance Proposed Ordinance No. 2-’18 to the second
reading. Seconded by Alderman Poletti. Motion carried. Proposed Ordinance No. 2-’18
was read for the second time.
Roll call on Proposed Ordinance No. 2-’18 showed Aldermen Baeske, Wagner,
Zimmerman, Peck, Lowry, Vickers, Williams, and Poletti voting “Yea.” Alderman
Frawley “Abstain.” Alderman Frank Menn was absent. Proposed Ordinance No. 2-’18
passed on 8 yeas, 1 abstain, and 1 absent.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2-’18 now becomes ORDINANCE NO. 1811-2018.
Proposed Resolution No. 6-‘18, a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a
Purchase Agreement with Morrow Brothers Ford, Greenfield, IL for the purchase of two
(2) 2017 Ford Utility Interceptor Automobiles for use by the Police Department. Motion
made by Alderman Wagner. Seconded by Alderman Zimmerman.
Roll call on Proposed Resolution No. 6-’18 showed Aldermen Baeske, Wagner,
Zimmerman, Peck, Lowry, Vickers, Williams, Poletti, and Frawley voting “Yea.”
Alderman Menn was absent. Proposed Resolution No. 6-’18 passed on 9 yeas and 1
absent.
Proposed Resolution No. 6-’18 now becomes RESOLUTION NO. 4203-2018.
Proposed Resolution No. 7-‘18, a Resolution amending Resolution No. 4102-2017,
passed April 18, 2017 and approved April 19, 2017; a Resolution authorizing
Departmental Force Levels – Administration – Part Time. Motion made by Alderman
Peck. Seconded by Alderman Poletti.
Roll call on Proposed Resolution No. 7-’18 showed Aldermen Baeske, Wagner,
Zimmerman, Peck, Lowry, Vickers, Williams, Poletti, and Frawley voting “Yea.”
Alderman Menn was absent. Proposed Resolution No. 7-’18 passed on 9 yeas and 1
absent.
Proposed Resolution No. 7-’18 now becomes RESOLUTION NO. 4204-2018.
Proposed Resolution No. 8-‘18, a Resolution for Maintenance under the Illinois Highway
Code. Motion made by Alderman Wagner. Seconded by Alderman Williams.
Roll call on Proposed Resolution No. 8-’18 showed Aldermen Baeske, Wagner,
Zimmerman, Peck, Lowry, Vickers, Williams, Poletti, and Frawley voting “Yea.”
Alderman Menn was absent. Proposed Resolution No. 8-’18 passed on 9 yeas and 1
absent.
Proposed Resolution No. 8-’18 now becomes RESOLUTION NO. 4205-2018.
Move to appoint Art Oppermann to the Beautification Commission, term to expire
February 20, 2021. Motion made by Alderman Poletti. Seconded by Alderman Wagner.
Motion carried.
Alderman Lowry moved to adjourn. Seconded by Alderman Vickers. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:11 P.M.
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