City of Alton City Council met March 28.
Here is the minutes as provided by the council:
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Alton, Illinois was held in the City
Council Chambers, City Hall Building, Alton, Illinois at the hour of 6:30 P.M. on the above date.
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 Brake to lead the Pledge to the Flag.
Mayor Walker presented a proclamation to representatives from AARP declaring
Wednesday, March 28, 2018 as “The AARP Network of Age Friendly Communities Day”.
Council Minutes and Communications)
The Clerk presented the following Council Meeting Minutes of March 14, 2018 and the
following Communications: Republic Services, re: Solid Waste and Recycle Volumes for the
City of Alton for the month of February, 2018; The Illinois Department of Corrections, re: Alton
Police Department Federal Detainer Lockup 2018 Inspection Report; Illinois Department of
Transportation, re: Grants the City of Permission for the purpose of holding a Half Marathon
sponsored by the Alton Half Marathon Group. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Ms.
Smith, that said reports be placed on file. The Chair so ordered.
Committee Report
Chairman MacAfee presented the following Committee of the Whole Meeting Report for
March 26, 2018; Resolution, re: Discount and Special Bills paid; Resolution, re: That its officials
and agents are hereby authorized to pursue appropriate legal action against such properties in the
Circuit Court 1107 W. 9th; Resolution, re: Payroll shall continue to be paid until a new annual
budget can be approved; Resolution, re: Resolution, re: Charles Rowling and Pamela Rowling
Lease Agreement as described above, recorded as Lease Agreement #241 in the records of the
Alton City Clerk be terminated; Resolution, re: That its officials and agents are hereby
authorized to pursue appropriate legal action against such properties in the Circuit Court: 615
Sering; Resolution, re: That the attached ordinance approving the Tax Increment Redevelopment
Plan and Project for the Alton Square Mall Redevelopment Project Area be considered;
Resolution, re: That the attached ordinance designating the Alton Square Mall Redevelopment
Project Area be considered; Resolution, re: That the attached ordinance adopting Tax Increment
Financing for the Alton Square Mall Redevelopment Project Area be considered. 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 March 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, 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: 1107 W. 9th. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion,
seconded by Mr. Campbell, 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, a new City budget will not ready for final approval by March 31, 2018, and
WHEREAS, the City’s fiscal year ends on that date; and
WHEREAS, it will be necessary to conduct everyday business of the City of Alton.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ALTON, that all everyday expense of the City including payroll shall continue to be paid until a
new annual budget can be approved. 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, a Lease Agreement was entered into by and between the City of Alton,
Illinois as Lessor and Charles Rowling and Pamela Rowling as Lessee on or about June 3, 2009
for the property commonly known as 1321 E. Fifth Street, Alton, Illinois, a vacant lot; and
WHEREAS, Charles Rowling and Pamela Rowling each passed away and in recent
communications with the family of Pamela Rowling, the City was informed that the family is not
interested in maintaining or assuming the responsibility of the aforesaid Lease Agreement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the Lease Agreement as described above, recorded as Lease
Agreement #241 in the records of the Alton City Clerk, be and is hereby terminated pursuant to
Section 3 of said Lease Agreement, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the City Clerk shall send a copy of this resolution when
and if approved by mail to the Estate of Pamela Rowling, 1317 E. Fifth Street, Alton, Illinois
62002 to stand as notice of said termination effective 30 days after the mailing. 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: 615 Sering. 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 attached ordinance approving the Tax Increment Redevelopment Plan and Project for the
Alton Square Mall Redevelopment Project Area be considered. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion,
seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following
vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 6
NAYS: Velloff – 1
Mrs. MacAfee presented the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS,
that the attached ordinance designating the Alton Square Mall Redevelopment Project Area be
considered. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said resolution be
approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 6
NAYS: Velloff – 1
Mrs. MacAfee presented the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS,
that the attached ordinance adopting Tax Increment Financing for the Alton Square Mall
Redevelopment Project Area be considered. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr.
Boulds, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 6
NAYS: Velloff – 1
First Reading of Ordinances
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following ordinance for first reading.
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. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion,
seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said ordinance be Laid Over. The Chair so ordered.
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following ordinance for first reading.
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. Mrs.
MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said ordinance be Laid Over. The Chair
so ordered.
Second Reading of Ordinances
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following ordinance for second reading.
Ordinance No. 7621. An Ordinance amending the Traffic Code of the City of Alton,
Illinois, to establish a loading zone at 101 W. Third Street. 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. 7622. An Ordinance establishing a handicapped parking space in front of
722 Alby Street in the City of Alton. 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
Reports and/or Resolutions of Special Committees
The Clerk presented the following Civil Service Commission, re: Minutes of March 7,
2018; Appearance Review Commission, re: Minutes of January 17, 2018 and Minutes of
February 28, 2018; Alton Historic Commission, re: Minutes of January 16, 2018; Alton Plan
Commission, re: Minutes of March 13, 2018. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Ms.
Smith, that said minutes be placed on file. The Chair so ordered.
The Clerk presented the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS,
that a special use permit be granted on the property identified by permanent parcel number 23-2-
07-13-05-103-011, Section 13, Township 5 North, Range 10 West of the Third Principal
Meridian, also known as 626 E. Broadway, Alton, Illinois, to open a sound studio, BE AND
HEREBY IS APPROVED. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. MacAfee, that said
resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
NAYS: None – 0
Other Business
The Clerk presented the following amended ordinance:
Amended 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 Mrs. Elliott, that said amended ordinance be adopted.
Public Forum Addressing City Business
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following request for the floor from Ron
Deedrick and Aaron Agne. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Velloff, that said
requests be approved. The Chair so ordered.
Mr. Agne took the floor and spoke, re: Ordinance regarding Rental Licenture.
Mr. Deedrick took the floor and spoke, re: 7616 Ordinance.
Mr. Boulds presented the following Amendment:
Amended 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 Mrs. MacAfee, that said amendment be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
NAYS: None – 0
Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. MacAfee, that said Amended Ordinance
No. 7616 be adopted. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 6
NAYS: Velloff - 1
Approval of Actions Taken Under Suspension of Rules
at Prior Meeting
The Clerk presented the following eight (8) resolutions and three (3) ordinances.
1. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS,
that a public hearing be held before the City Council at its regular meeting of April 11, 2018,
pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/11-91-1 and Alton City Code 6-1-8, to consider the vacation of a portion
of unimproved Seventh Street between Alby and Market Streets as legally described on the
attached legal description and map, with the real estate to accrue to the adjacent property to the
north; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk shall publish notice of the public
hearing with regard to this matter at the earliest possible date.
2. WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Alton on March 13, 2018 for the
Secondary Access Road to Gordon Moore Park project which includes the construction of a
right-in / right-out only access road off of IL Route 140 /111 approximately 1,300 feet west of
the main entrance to the park; and
WHEREAS, four (4) bids were received by the City for this project ranging from
$92,971.70 to $123,844.25 and the low bid submitted by Stutz Excavating Inc. from Alton,
Illinois in the amount of $92,971.70 was 8.42% below the engineer’s estimate of $101,523.00;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the City of Alton award of the construction contract for the project
to the low bidder.
3. WHEREAS, the Alton Convention and Visitors Bureau has requested that a portion of
Broadway Street from Langdon Street to George Street be closed on March 23, 2018 from noon
until 9:00 p.m. to facilitate the Small Business Revolution Broadway Bash; and
WHEREAS, the sale of alcoholic beverages on the City of Alton property, requires a
variance from the Alton City Council.
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 Broadway
Street from Langdon Street to George Street on March 23, 2018 from noon until 9:00 p.m.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON,
ILLINOIS, that the following special event be and is hereby approved pursuant to City of Alton
Code 4-4-9 and a variance is hereby granted for sale and distribution of alcoholic liquors on
public property:
The Alton Convention and Visitors Bureau shall be entitled to distribute alcoholic liquor
on Broadway Street from Langdon Street to George Street on March 23, 2018 from noon
until 9:00 p.m. to facilitate the Small Business Revolution Broadway Bash
4. WHEREAS, the City of Alton (Village, City, Township or Park Board) proposes to apply
for PEP funds for the following project(s):
Killion Park Improvements
Gordon Moore Facility Improvements
_______________________________; and
WHEREAS, the funding for the projects may exceed the actual amount granted from PEP
funds in which the Village, City, Township or Park Board of City of Alton agrees to fund the
completion of the project from another source;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Official Board of the Village, City,
Township or Park Board of City of Alton authorizes the filing of the above listed applications to
Madison County in adherence to all applicable rules and regulations of the PEP program; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Official Board of the Village, City, Township or
Park Board of City of Alton hereby directs and designates the Chief Elected Official to act as the
authorized representative in connection with the filing of the aforementioned applications and all
concurrent meetings and hearings associated with the project approval process.
5. WHEREAS, Neutron Holdings Inc, doing business as Limebike has approached the City
of Alton offering to bring their new method of renting bikes within the City of Alton to the
public utilizing GPS, 3G and self locking technology; and
WHEREAS, the City of Alton believes that the technology and services offered by
Limebike would be advantageous to the residents, businesses and visitors to the City of Alton.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the Mayor and appropriate City Officials are hereby authorized and
directed to execute on behalf of the City of Alton the attached Service Agreement MOU with
Neutron Holdings Inc. doing business as Limebike.
6. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS,
that the attached ordinance extending the Franchise Agreement with Ameren Illinois to supply
natural gas in the City of Alton, Illinois be considered.
7. Ordinance No. 7624. An Ordinance extending the authorization to Ameren Illinois
Company d/b/a Ameren Illinois its successors and assigns to construct, operate and maintain a
gas utility system in the City of Alton County of Madison and State of Illinois.
8. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS,
that the attached ordinance extending the Franchise Agreement with Ameren Illinois to supply
electricity in the City of Alton, Illinois be considered.
9. Ordinance No. 7623. An Ordinance extending the authorization to Ameren Illinois
Company d/b/a Ameren Illinois its successors and assigns to construct, operate and maintain an
electric utility system in the City of Alton County of Madison and State of Illinois.
10. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Alton, Illinois recently established no
parking on certain portions of Silver Street and Pearl Street pursuant to Ordinance No. 7614; and
WHEREAS, Alderman Tammy Smith has determined that the effect of said Ordinance
No. 7614 has been to create adverse unintended consequences for the residents and businesses in
that area; and
WHEREAS, Alderman Tammy Smith has requested the repeal of Ordinance No. 7614.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL THE CITY OF
ALTON ILLINOIS, that the attached ordinance be considered.
11. Ordinance No. 7625. An Ordinance pertaining to parking on Silver Street and Pearl
Street. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Ms. Smith, that said resolutions and ordinances
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 Jonathon
Forbes. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said request be approved.
The Chair so ordered.
Mr. Forbes took the floor and spoke, re: The average gallon use of water through the
Treatment Plant.
Comments or Resolutions from the Council
Mr. Campbell presented the following six (6) resolutions:
1. 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: 918 Danforth.
2. WHEREAS, the City of Alton published a Request for Proposals for the purchase of its
wastewater collection treatment and disposal facilities; and
WHEREAS, only one proposal for the purchase was received by the City of Alton from a
qualified bidder, that being Illinois American Water Company; and
WHEREAS, the proposal from Illinois American Water Company was referred to the
Mayor, Corporation Counselor, Comptroller, Public Works Director and Treasurer for review
and recommendations; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor finds it is in the best interests of the City of Alton to accept the
proposal from Illinois American Water Company with the “Purchase Price Offer 2” of
$53,800.000 conditioned on Illinois American Water committing to the reduction in sewer rates
for the benefits of the residents and businesses of the City of Alton as expressed in “Purchase
Price Offer 1” contained in the original proposal submitted by Illinois American Water
Company; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor’s recommendation to approve the sale is made necessary by the
increasing burdens of properly funding the police and fire pension funds of the City of Alton.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL 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 and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the approval of the City Council of the sale of the
wastewater collection treatment and disposal facilities is conditioned upon contribution of not
less than $25,000,000 from the proceeds of the sale to the Alton Fireman’s Pension Fund and
$25,000,000 from the proceeds of the sale to the City of Alton Board of Trustees Police Pension
Fund within the year the proceeds are received by the City of Alton.
3. WHEREAS, Alderman Campbell has requested, 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; 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 (contingent upon all required IDOT approvals
where applicable) to effectuate the temporary closure of Wall Street from State Street to the rear
of the Firehouse on July 3, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. until 12:00 p.m., on the condition that the
Firehouse shall be responsible for any extra labor costs incurred by the City as it relates to this
event.
4. WHEREAS, Alderman Campbell has requested, 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; 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 (contingent upon all required IDOT approvals
where applicable) to effectuate the temporary closure of Wall Street from State Street to the rear
of the Firehouse on May 5, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. until 12:00 p.m., on the condition that the
Firehouse shall be responsible for any extra labor costs incurred by the City as it relates to this
event.
5. WHEREAS, 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
WHEREAS, the City of Alton approves the projects proposed by the Oasis Women’s
Center which is to be located within the City of Alton, Illinois.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, 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 as set forth in the attached documents.
6. WHEREAS, 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,
WHEREAS, the low bid received for this project was submitted by J P Burns Excavating,
Inc., 9287 Burns Road, Plainview, IL in the amount of $522,253.81;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ALTON, ILLINOIS that the contract for the East Broadway Avenue Sewer Improvements
project has been awarded to the low bidder, J P Burns Excavating Inc. Mr. Campbell made a
motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said resolutions be referred to the Committee of the
Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Mr. Velloff presented the following two (2) resolutions:
1. WHEREAS, 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
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.
2. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS,
that officials of the Dept. of Development & Housing are hereby authorized and directed to
accept transfer of real property identified by Parcel Index Number(s); 23-2-07-12-18-302-037,
commonly known as 928 Humboldt Ct., subject to appropriate title search and review. Mr.
Velloff made a motion, seconded by Mrs. MacAfee, that said resolutions be referred to the
Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Ms. Smith presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Alderwoman Smith has requested, 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.
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 of Maupin
Street from 1500 Maupin to 1600 Maupin on July 21, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the
condition that Church of the Living God be responsible for any extra labor costs incurred by the
City as it relates to this event. Ms. Smith made a motion, seconded by Mr. Velloff, that said
resolution be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Mrs. Elliott 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 Brookside. 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 holds the Alton Municipal Band Fund; and
WHEREAS, the Alton Municipal Band Committee at its March 9, 2018 meeting
recommended approval of payments 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;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ALTON, ILLINOIS 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. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mr. Velloff, that the Rules of the
Council be Suspended in order to act upon said resolution. The motion passed by the following
vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds, Mayor Walker – 8
NAYS: None – 0
Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mr. Velloff, that the above and foregoing
resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
NAYS: None – 0
Mr. Boulds presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, 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.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the attached ordinance be considered. Mr. Boulds made a motion,
seconded by Mr. Velloff, that said Rules of the Council be Suspended in order to act upon said
resolution and first and second reading of said ordinance. The motion passed by the following
vote:
AYES: Campell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds, Mayor Walker – 8
NAYS: None – 0
Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. MacAfee, that the above and foregoing
resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
NAYS: None – 0
The Clerk presented the following ordinance for first reading.
Ordinance No. 7628. An Ordinance prohibiting the possession, distribution or delivery of
products containing 7-Hydroxymitragynine, Mitragynine, and Epicatechin (“Kratom”).
The Clerk presented the following ordinance for second reading.
Ordinance No. 7628. An Ordinance prohibiting the possession, distribution or delivery of
products containing 7-Hydroxymitragynine, Mitragynine, and Epicatechin (“Kratom”). Mr.
Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. MacAfee, that said ordinance be adopted. The motion
passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
NAYS: None – 0
There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, Mr. Boulds made
a motion, seconded by Ms. Smith, that said meeting adjourn. The motion passed by the
following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
NAYS: None – 0
https://www.cityofaltonil.com/minutes/5/2018-03-28%20Minutes.pdf
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