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Alton City Council met June 13.

Here is the minutes provided by the Council:

1. Call To Order.

2. Roll Call.

3. Pledge To The Flag.

4. Reading Of Proclamations.

Bid Opening – Proposal For Purchase Of 1015 Pearl Street, Alton,Illinois. Consideration Of Bid(S). Motion To Accept/Reject The Best Bid(S).

5. Approval Of The Minutes Of The Regular Meeting Of May 23, 2018.

(Place On File)

6. Communications: Illinois State Police, re: Forfeiture check. (Place On File)

7. Petitions.

a. Amerco Real Estate, re: Request a Text Amendment to allow Truck & Trailer sharing (Truck, Utility Trailer, & RV Rental & Leasing, NAICS Code 532120) as a special use within a C-2 zoning district. (Refer To Plan Commission)

b. Amerco Real Estate, re: Request a Special Use Permit to allow Mini-Warehouses & Self-storage (NAICS Code 53113) and Truck & Trailer sharing (Truck, Utility Trailer, & RV Rental & Leasing, NAICS Code 532120) in a C-2 zoning district. (Refer To Plan Commission)

8. Report Of Officers: Department of Building and Zoning, re: Monthly Report for May, 2018; Alton Fire Department, re: Monthly Fire Damage Report to Assessor’s Office for May, 2018; Alton Fire Department, re: Estimated Fire Loss for May, 2018; Alton Fire Department, re: Largest Single Fire Loss for May, 2018; City Treasurer, re: Monthly

Report For May, 2018. (Place On File)

9. Report Of Standing Committee:

A. Committee of the Whole Meeting Report for June 11, 2018.

(Place on File) (Velloff)

a. Resolution, re: Finance Committee Bills be allowed and payment be made.

b. Resolution, re: The City Council has determined to adopt the recommendation of the Illinois Municipal League with regard to the Public Safety Employees Benefit Act and that the attached ordinance providing an administrative procedure for assessing and determining claims under the Public Safety Employees Benefit Act of Illinois be considered.

c. Resolution, re: That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish the attached Notice of Sale of municipally-owned real property for three (3) consecutive weeks with the date of initial publication on or about June 9, 2018.

d. 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: 2420 Elizabeth

e. Resolution, re: The City of Alton has been granted federal STU funds for a resurfacing improvement project on East Broadway and that upon receipt of the final version from Idot, the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the Grant Agreement between the State of Illinois, Department of Transportation and the City of Alton.

f. Resolution, re: That the Mayor and appropriate officials are hereby authorized and directed to execute on behalf of the City of Alton the attached Intergovernmental Agreement for Contract Police Services.

g. 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: 3410 California, 610 Sheppard.

h. Resolution, re: Bid #2018 – 15, Asbestos Abatement at 1815 Myrtle Street and 552 Highland Avenue for the Building and Zoning Department.

i. Resolution, re: Bid #2018 – 16, Demolition of 1138 Long Avenue for the Building and Zoning Department

j. Resolution, re: 2018 MFT Maintenance Material Proposal.

k. Resolution, re: 2018 MFT Concrete Repairs Sidewalk, Curb, and Driveway

Replacement.

10.First Reading Of Ordinances

. (Mayor Pro Tem)

a. Ordinance No. 7642. An Ordinance ascertaining the Prevailing Rate of Wages for

Laborers, Workmen, and Mechanics employed on Public Works for the City of Alton,Illinois. (Lay-Over)

b. Ordinance No. 7643. An Ordinance establishing a handicapped parking space in front of 3850 Omega Street in the City of Alton. (Lay-Over)

11. Second Reading Of Ordinances. (Mayor Pro Tem)

a. Ordinance No. 7640. An Ordinance amending the Traffic Code of the City of Alton, Illinois, to establish stop signs on 4th Street at the intersection of George Street and to

repeal an Ordinance establishing a similar stop sign requirement on 3rd Street.

(Adopt – Roll Call)

12. Reports And/Or Resolutions Of Special Committees.

a. Alton Amphitheater Commission, re: Minutes of April 16, 2018. (Place On File)

b. Building Board of Appeals, re: Minutes of June 6, 2018. (Place On File)

c. Alton Plan Commission, re: Minutes of May 22, 2018. (Place On File)

d. Resolution, re: That a Special Use Permit be granted on the property identified by permanent parcel number 23-1-08-04-01-101-005.005, Section 4, Township 5 North, Range 9 West of the Third Principal Meridian, also known as 1651 Storey Lane, Alton, Illinois, for a communication tower, with evergreens planted around structure as a buffer. (Plan Commission Recommends A Positive Vote)

13. Resignations.

14. Appointments.

15. Approval Of Actions Taken Under Suspension Of Rules At Prior Meeting.

a. Resolution, re: The City Council of the City of Alton, Illinois recognizes that there are significant potential cost savings to the tax payers of the City of Alton by eliminating Alton Township, because Alton Township is coterminous with the City of Alton and that the Mayor is hereby directed to execute the attached Notice of Public Hearing for June 27, 2018 and the City Clerk is directed to publish the Notice of Public Hearing all in accordance with the requirements of Illinois State Statues 60 ILCS 1/29-10.

b. Resolution, re: That upon acceptance of the best bid from a financial institution for the financing as aforesaid, the Mayor, Comptroller, Police Chief or any other appropriate city official are further authorized and directed to sign and execute any and all documents necessary to purchase Four (4) Ford Utility Interception AWD Explorers from Morrow Brothers of Greenfield, Illinois and to equip the vehicles in accordance with the specifications attached hereto and made a part hereof.

c. Resolution, re: City Council deems it appropriate to amend Section 3 of Chapter 21 of Title 4 of the City Code regarding Regulatory Certificates related to landlord licensing and that the attached ordinance be considered.

d. Ordinance No. 7641. An Ordinance amending Section 3 of Chapter 21 of Title 4 of the City Code of the City of Alton regarding regulatory certificates related to Landlord Licensing.

16. Public Forum Addressing City Business.

17. Comments Or Resolutions From The City Council.

18. 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.

19. Adjourn.

https://www.cityofaltonil.com/minutes/5/2018-06-13%20Agenda.pdf