Alton City Council met Aug. 22.
Here is the minutes 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 – For the purpose of considering and hearing testimony as to an Ordinance authorizing the execution of an Annexation
Agreement in regard to a tract of property comprising approximately 286 acres, more or less, of land located west of Fosterburg Road and west of the City of Alton public works facility and north past Harris Lane and past I-255.
Questions Or Comments From The Aldermen.
Questions Or Comments From The Public.
Adjourn.
Present Notice Of Public Hearing – The proposal for the vacation of a portion of Easton Street.
Questions Or Comments From The Aldermen.
Questions Or Comments From The Public.
Adjourn.
5. Approval Of The Minutes Of The Regular Meeting Of August 8, 2018. (Place On File)
6. Communications: Debra D. Ming-Mendoza, re: Alton Square Mall; Republic Services, re: Solid Waste and Recycle Volumes for the City of Alton for the month of July, 2018. (PLACE ON FILE)
7. Report Of Officers: Alton Fire Department, re: Monthly Fire Damage Report to Assessor’s Office for July, 2018; Alton Fire Department, re: Largest Single Fire Loss for July, 2018; Alton Fire Department, re: Estimated Fire Loss for July, 2018; City Treasurer, re: Monthly Report for July, 2018. (Place On File)
8. Report Of Standing Committee:
A. Committee of the Whole Meeting Report for August 20, 2018.
(Place on File) (Velloff)
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: 1213 Rodemeyer.
c. Resolution, re: Simmons Hanly Conroy LLC desires to hold a special event on September 22, 2018, between the parking lot and the fountain located at 1 Court Street, which event shall include the outdoor distribution of alcoholic beverages during the Miles for Meso walk.
d. Resolution, re: Dorothy Hummel, on behalf of the YWCA, has requested, that a portion of certain streets be closed on October 6, 2018, to facilitate the YWCA block party.
e. Resolution, re: Preliminary/Construction Engineering Services Agreement for Motor Fuel Tax Funds from 200 feet south of Rozier St. to the City limits approx. 300 feet north of Delmar Ave. and approx. 260 feet of Belle Street at its intersection with State Street.
f. Resolution, re: Improvement Under the Illinois Highway Code that the proposed improvement shall consist of pavement patching, pavement milling, hot-mix asphalt resurfacing, traffic signal work at Elm St., sidewalk curb ramp upgrades and other miscellaneous items of construction.
g. Resolution, re: That the Preliminary/Construction Engineering Services Agreement for Motor Fuel Tax Funds between the City of Alton and Sheppard, Morgan and Schwaab Inc. be and is hereby approved, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to sign said agreement.
h. 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: 2414 Locust and 2215 Judson.
i. Resolution, re: That a portion of certain streets be closed on September 8, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. to facilitate the Going Back to Mexico event by the Mexico Homecoming Committee.
j. Resolution, re: That the City Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to make payment from the Western Military Academy Memorial Site Fund to Professional Landscaping in the amount of $1,950.00 and to the City of Alton for the purchase of two flags for the site in the amount of $359.06 pursuant to the minutes and invoice attached.
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: 3016 Watalee.
9. First Reading Of Ordinances. (Mayor Pro Tem)
a. Ordinance No. 7660. An Ordinance vacating a portion of Easton Street. (Suspend Rules – Adopt)
b. Ordinance No. 7661. An Ordinance granting a special use permit to allow electronic message signs at 3001 Washington Avenue Alton, Illinois. (Suspend Rules – Adopt)
c. Ordinance No. 7662. An Ordinance granting a special use permit to allow a warehouse at 33 E. Delmar and 4120 Alby Street, Alton, Illinois. (Suspend Rules – Adopt)
d. Ordinance No. 7663. An Ordinance granting a special use permit to allow the operation of a social organization within a residential district at 2512 Amelia Alton, Illinois. (Suspend Rules – Adopt)
10. Second Reading Of Ordinances. (Mayor Pro Tem)
a. Ordinance No. 7657. An Ordinance amending Section 8 of Chapter 19 of Title 4 of the City Code regarding Amusement Tax. (Adopt – Roll Call)
11. Resignations.
12. Appointments.
13. Approval Of Actions Taken Under Suspension Of Rules At Prior Meeting.
a. Ordinance No. 7658. An Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to add two additional NAICS Codes to the C-5 Zoning District.
b. Ordinance No. 7659. An Ordinance granting a Special Use Permit to allow a sound recording studio at 1320 Milton Road, Alton, Illinois.
c. Resolution, re: That 6th Street from Langdon to George Street be closed on August 19, 2018, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. to facilitate a benefit auction.
d. Resolution, re: Greater Madison County Federation of Laborers shall be entitled to sell alcoholic liquor at the Annual Labor Day Family Picnic on August 25, 2018 at Gordon Moore Park.
e. Resolution, re: That Riley Street between Johnson and Della Streets be closed on Saturday, August 11, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. to facilitate a block party.
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 Agreement for Site Access, Measure, Installation and Inspections at a cost of $500.00.
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/5/2018-08-22%20Agenda.pdf
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