Alton City Council met April 11.
Here is the agenda provided by the Council:
1. Call To Order.
2. Roll Call.
3. Pledge To The Flag.
4. Reading Of Proclamations.
Present Notice Of Public Hearing – Vacation Of A Portion Of Seventh Street.
Questions Or Comments From The Aldermen.
Questions Or Comments From The Public.
Adjourn.
5. Approval Of The Minutes Of The Regular Meeting Of March 28, 2018. (Place On File)
6. Communications: Charter Communications, re: Annual Franchise Fee Payment. (Place On File)
7. Report Of Officers: Department of Building and Zoning, re: Monthly Report for March, 2018; Alton Fire Department, re: Monthly Fire Damage Report to Assessor’s Office for March, 2018; Alton Fire Department, re: Largest Single Fire Loss for March, 2018; Alton Fire Department, re: Estimated Fire Loss for March, 2018. (Place On File)
8. Report Of Standing Committee:
A. Committee of the Whole Meeting Report for April 9, 2018. (Place on File) (MacAfee)
a. Resolution, re: Finance Committee Bills be allowed and payment be made.
b. Resolution, re: That its officials and agents are hereby authorized to pursue appropriate legal action against such properties in the Circuit Court as listed below: 918 Danforth.
c. Resolution, re: That the City Council approves the recommendation of the Mayor and accepts the proposal of Illinois American Water Company for the sale and purchase of the wastewater collection, treatment and disposal facilities and that the Mayor and appropriate city officials are hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Alton an Asset Purchase Agreement with Illinois American Water incorporating terms as recommended by the Mayor.
d. Resolution, re: That Wall Street from State Street to the rear of the Firehouse be closed on July 3, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. until 12:00 p.m. to facilitate a 4th of July event and party at the Firehouse.
e. Resolution, re: That Wall Street from State Street to the rear of the Firehouse be closed on May 5, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. until 12:00 p.m. to facilitate a Cinco De Mayo party at the Firehouse.
f. Resolution, re: The Oasis Women’s Center located in Alton, Illinois will be filing an application for emergency Solutions Grant Program (ESG funds) with the Illinois Department of Human Services for the fiscal year 2019 and that the Mayor and appropriate City Officials are hereby authorized and directed to execute the attached Certificate of Local Approval to evidence the support of the City of Alton for the Proposed Use of Grant Funds.
g. Resolution, re: Bids were received by the City of Alton for the East Broadway Avenue Sewer Improvements project, which runs from west of Henry Street to Vine Street and that the contract for the East Broadway Avenue Sewer Improvements project has been awarded to the low bidder J P Burns Excavating Inc.
h. Resolution, re: The City Council of the City of Alton, Illinois deems it advisable to establish “No Parking” zone on the north side of Greenwood Street and that the attached ordinance be considered.
i. Resolution, re: That officials of the Dept. of Development & Housing are hereby authorized and directed to accept transfer of real property commonly known as 928 Humboldt Ct.
j. Resolution, re: That Maupin Street from 1500 Maupin to 1600 Maupin be closed on July 21, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to facilitate a church event.
k. Resolution, re: That its officials and agents are hereby authorized to pursue appropriate legal action against such properties in the Circuit Court as listed below: 619 Brookside.
9. First Reading Of Ordinances. (Mayor Pro Tem)
a. Ordinance No. 7629. Ordinance approving the Tax Increment Redevelopment Plan and Project for the Alton Square Mall Redevelopment Project Area. (Lay-Over)
b. Ordinance No. 7630. Ordinance designating the Alton Square Mall Redevelopment Project Area. (Lay-Over)
c. Ordinance No. 7631. Adopting Tax Increment Financing for the Alton Square Mall Redevelopment Project Area. (Lay-Over)
d. Ordinance No. 7632. An Ordinance granting a Special Use Permit to allow a motion picture and sound recording industry at 626 E. Broadway Alton, Illinois. (LAY- OVER)
e. Ordinance No. 7633. An Ordinance vacating a portion of Seventh Street. (Lay-Over)
10. Second Reading Of Ordinances. (Mayor Pro Tem)
a. Ordinance No. 7626. An Ordinance establishing Chapter 16 in Title 7 of the City Code pertaining to used tires and rim sales in the City of Alton. (Adopt-Roll Call)
b. Ordinance No. 7627. An Ordinance amending the Traffic Code of the City of Alton, Illinois, to establish a stop sign on Burton Street at Worden Avenue for eastbound traffic. (Adopt-Roll Call)
11. Resignations.
12. Appointments.
13. Approval Of Actions Taken Under Suspension Of Rules At Prior Meeting.
a. Resolution, re: That the City Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to make payment from the Alton Municipal Band Fund to: Jennifer Shenberger in the amount of $75.00; Larry Spier Music LLC in the amount of $130.00; Music and Arts Crestwood in the amount of $1,040.00; Pete Havely in the amount of $1,000.00; Alfred Music in the amount of $125.00 and Next Decade Entertainment Inc. in the amount of $175.00 pursuant to the invoices and minutes attached hereto.
b. Resolution, re: The City Council of the City of Alton Illinois deems it appropriate and necessary to protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the City of Alton to prohibit the possession, distribution or delivery of products commonly known as Kratom.
c. Ordinance No. 7628. An Ordinance prohibiting the possession, distribution or delivery of products containing 7-Hydroxymitragynine, Mitragynine, and Epicatechin (“Kratom”)
14. Public Forum Addressing City Business.
15. Comments Or Resolutions From The City Council.
16. Executive Session. (optional)
a. To consider information regarding appointment, employment or dismissal of an employee;
b. Collective negotiations matters; and
c. Litigation presently pending or matters where litigation is probable or imminent;
d. Other.
17. Adjourn.
https://www.cityofaltonil.com/minutes/5/2018-04-11%20Agenda.pdf
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