Alton City Council met May 23.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Walker.
The Council Members present on call of the roll:
Present: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Boulds – 6
Absent: Elliott – 1
Mayor Walker called upon Alderman Brake to lead the Pledge to the Flag.
At this time, Mayor Walker made a brief statement that a suspect has been taken into custody regarding the recent double homicide. Mayor Walker offered his condolences to the families and friends of Elijah Ingram and Derrick Vaughn and thanked the Alton Police Department, ILEAS and the Greater St. Louis Major Case Squad for apprehending a suspect in less than a day.
Council Minutes, Communications And Report Of Officers:
The Clerk presented the following Council Meeting Minutes of May 9, 2018 and the following Communications: Republic Services, re: Solid Waste and Recycle Volumes for the City of Alton for the month of April, 2018; Illinois Department of Transportation, re: Parade Permit, Memorial Day Parade and the following Report of Officers: Alton Fire Department, re: Monthly Fire Damage Report to Assessor’s Office for April, 2018; Alton Fire Department, re: Estimated Fire Loss for April, 2018; Alton Fire Department, re: Largest Single Fire Loss for April, 2018; City Treasurer, re: Monthly Report for April, 2018. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. MacAfee, that said Minutes, Report of Officers and Communications be placed on file. The Chair so ordered.
Committee Report:
Chairman MacAfee presented the following Committee of the Whole Meeting Report for May 21, 2018; Resolution, re: Discount and Special Bills Paid; Resolution, re: Portion of certain streets be closed on June 10, 2018 to facilitate the All Wheels Drive-In Car Show; Resolution, re: City of Alton endorses the construction and operation by the City of Alton of a resource recovery facility; Resolution, re: That the ordinance attached hereto providing for the annual approval of the prevailing rate of wages for laborers, workmen and mechanics employed on public works for the City of Alton; Resolution, re: That its officials and agents are hereby authorized to pursue appropriate legal action against such properties in the Circuit Court – 1011-1013 Elliott, 1012 Elliott, 3014 Watalee, 2028 Main; Resolution, re: That Central Avenue between Blair and Elliott Avenue be closed on June 23, 2018 to facilitate the final taping of the Small Business Revolution at Today’s Beauty; Resolution, re: That its officials and agents are hereby authorized to pursue appropriate legal action against such properties in the Circuit Court – 2175 Halliburton; Resolution, re: That its officials and agents are hereby authorized to pursue appropriate legal action against such properties in the Circuit Court – 2424 Main, 2024 Booker; Resolution, re: That its officials and agents are hereby authorized to pursue appropriate legal action against such properties in the Circuit Court – 616 Anderson; Resolution, re: That its officials and agents are hereby authorized to pursue appropriate legal action against such properties in the Circuit Court – 2814 Viewland; Resolution, re: That the execution of the Alton Housing Authority Agreement for the provision of supplemental police services between the City of Alton and the Alton Housing Authority; Resolution, re: The traffic division of the City of Alton Police Department has received a request for a handicap parking space in front of 3850 Omega Street. Mr. Velloff made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said report be placed on file. The Chair so ordered.
Mr. Velloff 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 May 21, 2018 be allowed and payment be made for same. Mr. Velloff 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, Boulds – 6
Nays: None – 0
Absent: Elliott – 1
Mr. Velloff presented the following resolution:
Whereas, Alderman Campbell has requested, that a portion of certain streets be closed on June 10, 2018 from 7:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., to facilitate the All Wheels Drive-In Car Show; 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 to effectuate the temporary closure on June 10, 2018 from 7:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. of the portions of the following streets and City owned properties as specified below:
Third Street from Piasa Street to State Street
State Street from Broadway to Fourth Street
Belle Street from Third Street to Fourth Street
Fourth Street from Piasa to Belle Street
The two parking lots, on the south side of Third Street between State
Street and Piasa Street, adjacent to Third Street
Be It Further Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois, that the Alton Police Department provide 60 “No Parking” signs to be placed along the streets and in the parking lots on Saturday, June 9, 2018. Mr. Velloff 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, Boulds – 6
Nays: None – 0
Absent: Elliott – 1
Mr. Velloff presented the following resolution:
Whereas, Steve Gibson, Alton Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor, has studied for several years the feasibility of a resource recovery facility to be owned and operated by the City of Alton; and
Whereas, the resource recovery facility being considered by the City of Alton, as recommended by Steve Gibson, would convert sewage waste, animal waste, food waste, and potentially other organic materials from waste products to energy to promote the health, safety and welfare of citizens and businesses of the City of Alton as well as the Greater Metropolitan Area; and
Whereas, establishing a regional waste to energy resource recovery facility will promote the goals of reducing waste to landfill facilities and will promote the development of clean energy both of which are goals endorsed by federal and state public policies; and
Whereas, the City of Alton endorses such policies as good for the citizens of Alton and the Greater Metropolitan Area; and
Whereas, the City Council and City of Alton endorses the development of a resource recovery facility to be owned and operated by the City of Alton as recommended by Steven Gibson and the various consulting engineers and experts retained by the City of Alton pursuant to plans and business models that create no financial risk to the tax payers of the City of Alton,
Now Therefore, Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois, that the City of Alton endorses the construction and operation by the City of Alton of a resource recovery facility converting organic waste to energy; and
Be It Further Resolved, that Steve Gibson and other appropriate city officials are hereby authorized and directed to move forward with final plans for the financing of such facility without risk to the tax payers of the City of Alton. Mr. Velloff 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, Boulds – 6
Nays: None – 0
Absent: Elliott – 1
Mr. Velloff presented the following resolution:
Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois, that the ordinance attached hereto providing for the annual approval of the prevailing rate of wages for laborers, workmen, and mechanics employed on public works for the City of Alton, Illinois, be considered. Mr. Velloff 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, Boulds – 6
Nays: None – 0
Absent: Elliott – 1
Mr. Velloff presented the following five (5) 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: 1011-1013 Elliott, 1012 Elliott, 3014 Watalee, 2028 Main.
2. 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: 2175 Halliburton.
3. 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: 2424 Main, 2024 Booker.
4. 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: 616 Anderson.
5. 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: 2814 Viewland. Mr. Velloff made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said resolutions be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Boulds – 6
Nays: None – 0
Absent: Elliott – 1
Mr. Velloff presented the following resolution:
Whereas, Alderman Smith has requested, that Central Avenue between Blair and Elliott Avenue be closed on June 23, 2018 from noon until 5:00 p.m. to facilitate the final taping of the Small Business Revolution at Today’s Beauty; and
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 Central Avenue between Blair and Elliott Avenue on June 23, 2018 from noon until 5:00 p.m. on the condition that Today’s Beauty shall be responsible for any extra labor costs incurred by the City as it relates to this event. Mr. Velloff made a motion, seconded by Ms. Smith, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Boulds – 6
Nays: None – 0
Absent: Elliott – 1
Mr. Velloff presented the following resolution:
Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois, that the execution of the Alton Housing Authority Agreement For The Provision Of Supplemental Police Services between the City of Alton and the Alton Housing Authority in the form attached hereto and made a part hereof is hereby ratified and confirmed. Mr. Velloff 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, Boulds – 6
Nays: None – 0
Absent: Elliott – 1
Mr. Velloff presented the following resolution:
Whereas, the traffic division of the City of Alton Police Department has received a request for a handicap parking space in front of 3850 Omega 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. Mr. Velloff 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, Boulds – 6
Nays: None – 0
Absent: Elliott – 1
First Reading Of Ordinances:
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following ordinance for first reading.
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. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, 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. 7638. An Ordinance naming the second entrance to Gordon Moore Park be designated as “Officer Blake Snyder Memorial Drive”. 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, Boulds – 6
Nays: None – 0
Absent: Elliott – 1
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following ordinance for second reading.
Ordinance No. 7639. An Ordinance granting a Special Use Permit to allow a Taxi Service at 4130 Alby Street Alton, Illinois. 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, Boulds – 6
Nays: None – 0
Absent: Elliott – 1
Reports And/Or Resolutions Of Special Committees:
The Clerk presented the following Appearance Review Commission, re: Minutes of April 25, 2018; Civil Service Commission, re: Minutes of April 18, 2018; Alton Historic Commission, re: Minutes of May 1, 2018. Mr. Velloff made a motion, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that said minutes be placed on file. The Chair so ordered.
Approval Of Actions Taken Under Suspension Of Rules At Prior Meeting:
The Clerk 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 Halpin Music Company in the amount of $773.85.
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: Halpin Music Company in the amount of $773.85 pursuant to the invoices and minutes attached hereto. 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, Boulds – 6
Nays: None – 0
Absent: Elliott – 1
Public Forum Addressing City Business:
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following request for the floor from Kiersten Connolly and Eddie Agha. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said request be approved. The Chair so ordered.
Ms. Connolly took the floor and spoke, re: No parking signs on Virden Street across from Kreative Kids.
Mr. Agha took the floor and spoke, re: Proposal International Sunday – June 17. 2018.
At this time Mayor Walker asked for a motion to waive the fee for the International Sunday on June 17, 2018.
Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that said motion to waive the fee for the International Sunday on June 17, 2018 be approved. The motion lost by the following vote:
Ayes: None - 0
Nays: Campbell, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Boulds – 5
Abstain – MacAfee – 1
Absent: Elliott – 1
Comments Or Resolutions From The Council:
Mrs. MacAfee presented the following resolution:
Whereas, the City of Alton adopted a procedure to determine the eligibility of employees for benefits under the Public Safety Employees Benefit Act in the State of Illinois in 2014; and
Whereas, the Illinois Municipal League has made recommendations for modifications to local ordinances pertaining to an administrative proceeding to determine the eligibility of employees for benefits under the Public Safety Employees Benefit Act of Illinois; and
Whereas, the City Council has determined to adopt the recommendation of the Illinois Municipal League with regard to the Public Safety Employees Benefit Act.
Now Therefore, Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois, that the attached ordinance providing an administrative procedure for assessing and determining claims under the Public Safety Employees Benefit Act of Illinois be considered. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Velloff, that said resolution be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Ms. Smith presented the following three (3) resolution:
1. Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois, 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.
2. 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: 2420 Elizabeth
3. Whereas, the City of Alton has been granted federal STU funds for a resurfacing improvement project on East Broadway from 449 ft. west of Henry St. to Allen St., with an omission from Monument St. to 440 ft. west of Allen St., known as Section 14-00236-00-RS; and
Whereas, the city must enter into an agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) in order to use the funds for construction of the project;
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois, 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 for the above described project, a draft copy of which is attached hereto. Ms. Smith made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said resolutions be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Mr. Brake presented the following resolution:
Whereas, the City and the Alton Community Unit School District #11 have determined that there exists a need for on-site police services at the Alton Middle School, Mark Twain and Alton Elementary Schools to reduce the incident of criminal activity at or around the campus of the school or at other location as determined by City after consultation and input from School; and,
Whereas, the City has determined that it can provide the on-site police services that the City and School desire; and,
Whereas, the City and the School are authorized by the terms and provisions of the Intergovernmental Act, 5 ILCS 220/1 et seq. to enter into intergovernmental agreements, ventures and undertakings to perform jointly any governmental purposes or undertaking either of them could do singularly; and,
Whereas, the School is desirous of contracting with City to obtain and provide police services in and for the School District.
Now Therefore, Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois that the Mayor and appropriate officials are hereby authorized and directed to execute on behalf of the City of Alton the attached Intergovermental Agreement For Contract Police Services. Mr. Brake 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, 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: 3410 California, 610 Sheppard. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mr. Velloff, that said resolution be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Mr. Boulds presented the following resolution:
Whereas, 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
Whereas, the City of Alton is willing and able to assume all the rights, powers, duties, assets, property, liabilities, obligations, and responsibilities of Alton Township in the event Alton Township is dissolved; and
Whereas, the Illinois legislature has made it possible for the voters of a coterminous municipality and township to determine whether the coterminous township should be dissolved by way of a referendum; and
Whereas, the City Council previously approved a resolution calling for a public hearing on June 13, 2018 but the required Notice was not published within the time required by 60 ILCS 1/29-10.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois 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. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. MacAfee, 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, Boulds, Mayor Walker – 7
Nays: None – 0
Absent: Elliott – 1
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, Boulds – 6
Nays: None – 0
Absent: Elliott – 1
Mr. Boulds presented the following resolution:
Whereas, the Police Department of the City of Alton, Illinois, desires to purchase Four (4) 2018 Ford Utility Interception AWD Explorers; and
Whereas, one of the vehicles proposed to be purchased is for a patrol vehicle at a total price of $39,861.00; and
Whereas, three of the vehicles proposed to be purchased are for admin/investigations/traffic vehicles at an individual price of $34,511.00, for a total purchase price for all four vehicles of $143,394.00.
Now Therefore, Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Alton, Illinois, that the City Comptroller is hereby authorized and directed to solicit bids from local financial institutions to finance the purchase and to equip said vehicles. The loan to purchase and equip the vehicles shall be repaid in two substantially equal payments. One payment shall be due and paid on or before 6 months after the City receives delivery during the FY 18-19 and the second payment being due 6 months thereafter during the FY 19-20. The loan to finance the vehicles shall have with an annual percentage rate not to exceed 2.5%.
Be It Further Resolved, 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. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. MacAfee, 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, Boulds, Mayor Walker – 7
Nays: None – 0
Absent: Elliott – 1
Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Ms. Smith, that the above and foregoing resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Boulds – 6
Nays: None – 0
Absent: Elliott – 1
Mr. Boulds presented the following resolution:
Whereas, 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
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 Mrs. MacAfee, that the 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: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Boulds, Mayor Walker – 7
Nays: None – 0
Absent: Elliott – 1
Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that the above and foregoing resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Campbell, MacAfee, Smith, Brake, Boulds – 5
Nays: Velloff – 1
Absent: Elliott – 1
The Clerk presented the following ordinance for first reading.
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.
The Clerk presented the following ordinance for second reading.
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. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. MacAfee, that said ordinance be adopted. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Campbell, MacAfee, Smith, Brake, Boulds – 5
Nays: Velloff – 1
Absent: Elliott – 1
There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that said meeting adjourn. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Boulds – 6
Nays: None – 0
Absent: Elliott – 1
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