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City of Fairview Heights City Council met April 17.

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City of Fairview Heights City Council met April 17.

Here is the minutes provided by the Council:

The regular meeting of the Fairview Heights City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Alderman Roger Lowry in the Municipal Complex, 10025 Bunkum Road, Fairview Heights, IL with the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by City Clerk Karen J. Kaufhold.

Roll Call:

Roll call of Aldermen present: Roger Lowry, Ryan Vickers, Denise Williams, Bill Poletti, Frank Menn, Pat Baeske, Brenda Wagner and Harry Zimmerman. Aldermen Joshua Frawley and Pat Peck were absent. Mayor Mark Kupsky was working and out of town. City Clerk Karen J. Kaufhold and City Attorney Kevin Hoerner were also present.

Public Participation:

Barbara Shute - stated that the Community Cleanup Day will be held on May 5th at Moody Park and stated that the Beautification Commission will also be picking up trash the same day and is in need of volunteers.

Consent Agenda:

Alderman Poletti moved to approve the April 3, 2018 regular and executive session City Council Minutes, the Finance Director's Report and the bills and invoices presented for payment in the amount of $2.377.288.55. Seconded by Alderman Williams.

Roll call on the motion showed Aldermen Lowry, Vickers, Williams, Poletti, Menn, Baeske, Wagner and Zimmerman voting "Yea." Aldermen Frawley and Peck were absent. Motion passed on 8 yeas and 2 absent.

Committee Reports:

Alderman Lowry announced the Community Committee will meet April 18th, 7:00 p.m.

Communications From The Mayor:

Alderman Lowry stated Mayor Kupsky is working out of town; Alderman Lowry announced the Community Cleanup Day will be held on May 5th at Moody Park, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.

Communications From Elected Officials:

City Clerk Kaufhold thanked those who attended the Volunteer Recognition Dinner and stated that the dinner was a huge success with approximately 100 reservations.

Unfinished Business:

Proposed Ordinance No. 6-'18, an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 190 "The Revised Code," Chapter 14, "The Development Code," Section 14-2-3, "Zone District Map and Boundaries" by changing the Zone District of certain real property commonly known as 6 Canty Lane from "PB” Planned Business District to "R-3" Single-Family Dwelling District was read for the second time.

Roll call on Proposed Ordinance No. 6-'18 showed Aldermen Lowry, Vickers, Williams, Poletti, Menn, Baeske, Wagner and Zimmerman voting "Yea." Aldermen Frawley and Peck were absent. Proposed Ordinance No. 6-'18 passed on 8 yeas and 2 absent.

Proposed Ordinance No. 6-'18 now becomes Ordinance No. 1815-2018.

Proposed Ordinance No. 7-'18, an Ordinance establishing a Budget for the City of Fairview Heights for the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 was read for the second time.

Roll call on Proposed Ordinance No. 7-'18 showed Aldermen Lowry, Vickers, Williams, Wagner and Zimmerman voting "Yea." Aldermen Frawley and Peck were absent. Proposed Ordinance No. 7-'18 passed on 8 yeas and 2 absent.

Proposed Ordinance No. 7-'18 now becomes Ordinance No. 1816-2018.

New Business:

Proposed Ordinance No. 8-'18, an Ordinance authorizing the purchase of certain real estate at 10035 Lincoln Trail by the City for multipurpose use by the Parks Department. Motion made by Alderman Wagner. Seconded by Alderman Baeske. Proposed Ordinance No. 8-'18 was read for the first time.

Proposed Resolution No. 17-'18, a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract on behalf of the City of Fairview Heights with Hank's Excavating & Landscaping Inc. for the Wilshire Drive/Berkley Court Improvements Project. Motion made by Alderman Williams. Seconded by Alderman Poletti.

Roll call on Proposed Resolution No. 17-'18 showed Aldermen Lowry, Vickers, Williams, Poletti, Menn, Baeske, Wagner, and Zimmerman voting "Yea." Aldermen Frawley and Peck were absent. Proposed Resolution No. 17-'18 passed on 8 yeas and 2 absent.

Proposed Resolution No. 17-'18 now becomes Resolution No. 4214-2018.

Proposed Resolution No. 18-'18, a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement for trucking services for street department maintenance purposes for use by the Public Works Department. Motion made by Alderman Wagner. Seconded by Alderman Baeske.

Roll call on Proposed Resolution No. 18-'18 showed Aldermen Lowry, Vickers, Williams, Poletti, Menn, Baeske, Wagner and Zimmerman voting "Yea." Aldermen Frawley and Peck were absent.

Proposed Resolution No. 18-'18 passed on 8 yeas and 2 absent. Proposed Resolution No. 18-'18 now becomes Resolution No. 4215-2018.

Proposed Resolution No. 19-'18, a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a purchase agreement for Redimix Concrete for street department maintenance purposes for use by the Public Works Department. Motion made by Alderman Williams. Seconded by Alderman Poletti.

Roll call on Proposed Resolution No. 19-'18 showed Aldermen Lowry, Vickers, Williams, Poletti, Menn, Baeske, Wagner and Zimmerman voting "Yea." Aldermen Frawley and Peck were absent. Proposed Resolution No. 19-'18 passed on 8 yeas and 2 absent.

Proposed Resolution No. 19-'18 now becomes Resolution No. 4216-2018.

Proposed Resolution No. 20-'18, a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a purchase agreement with Miles Chevrolet for the purchase of One (1) 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe PPV Police Interceptor Vehicle for use by the Police Department. Motion made by Alderman Wagner. Seconded by Alderman Zimmerman.

Roll call on Proposed Resolution No. 20-'18 showed Aldermen Lowry, Vickers, Williams, Poletti, Menn, Baeske, Wagner and Zimmerman voting "Yea." Aldermen Frawley and Peck were absent. Proposed Resolution No. 20-'18 passed on 8 yeas and 2 absent.

Proposed Resolution No. 20-'18 now becomes Resolution No. 4217-2018.

Alderman Wagner moved to adjourn. Seconded by Alderman Poletti. Motion carried.

Meeting adjourned at 7:17 p.m.

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