Alton City Council met Aug. 8.
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, Elliott, Boulds – 7
ABSENT: None – 0
Mayor Walker called upon Alderwoman Elliott to lead the Pledge to the Flag.
COUNCIL MINUTES, COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORT OF OFFICERS
The Clerk presented the following Council Meeting Minutes of July 25, 2018 and the following Communications: Illinois Department of Transportation, re: Parade Permit sponsored by the Greater Madison County Federation of Labor and the following Report of Officers:
Department of Building and Zoning, re: Monthly Report for July, 2018. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said Minutes, Communications and Report of Officers be placed on file. The Chair so ordered.
COMMITTEE REPORT
Chairman Velloff presented the following Committee of the Whole Meeting Report for August 6, 2018; Resolution, re: Discount and Special Bills paid; Resolution, re: Mayor and appropriate City officials are hereby authorized and directed to execute the Lease Agreement by and between the City of Alton and Christmas Wonderland Inc.; Resolution, re: That its officials and agents are hereby authorized to pursue appropriate legal action against such properties in the Circuit Court: 707 Lampert; Resolution, re: That its officials and agents are hereby authorized to pursue appropriate legal action against such properties in the Circuit Court: 2800 Sanford; Resolution, re: The City of Alton desires to enter into a formal agreement with Senior Services Plus to lease a vacant lot owned by City located at 2600 N. Rodgers Avenue; Resolution, re: The City of Alton and James E. Dempsey desire to enter into a new Lease Agreement for farm property for the years 2019 and 2020. 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 August 6, 2018 be allowed and payment be made for same. 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, Elliott, Boulds – 7
NAYS: None – 0
Mr. Velloff presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the City of Alton has previously allowed Christmas Wonderland Inc., an Illinois not-for-profit corporation, whose principal purpose is the annual display of Christmas lights in Rock Springs Park to use a portion of the city owned property, including a shed, at the old Alton Landfill on Alby Street for storage of some of it’s equipment; and
WHEREAS, the prior Lease Agreement authorizing the aforesaid use of city owned property has expired; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is in the best interest of the City to enter into a new Lease Agreement with Christmas Wonderland Inc., an Illinois not-for-profit corporation, with regard to the use of a portion of the city owned property within the old Alton Landfill by Christmas Wonderland Inc.
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 Lease Agreement by and between the City of Alton, Illinois, as Lessor, and Christmas Wonderland Inc., an Illinois not-for-profit corporation, as Lessee, with regard to the property located approximately 200 feet southwest of the Alby Street entrance to the former Alton Landfill site, in the 4500 Block of North Alby. 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, Elliott, Boulds – 7
NAYS: None – 0
Mr. Velloff presented the following two (2) resolutions:
1. RESOLUTION TO COMMENCE WITH DEMOLITION PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING 707 Lampert
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:
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: Mr. Velloff made a motion, seconded by Ms. Smith, that said resolutions be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
NAYS: None – 0
Mr. Velloff presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the City of Alton desires to enter into a formal agreement with Senior
Services Plus to lease a vacant lot owned by City located at 2600 N. Rodgers Avenue; and
WHEREAS, a formal agreement has been negotiated and recommended by the City staff for consideration of the City Council
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ALTON, ILLINOIS that the Mayor and appropriate City officials to be designated by the Mayor are hereby authorized and directed to sign the attached Lease Agreement between the City of Alton and Senior Services Plus. Mr. Velloff made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
NAYS: None – 0
Mr. Velloff presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the City of Alton and James E. Dempsey entered into a Lease Agreement for farm property for the years 2015 through 2018; and
WHEREAS, the City of Alton and James E. Dempsey desire to enter into a new Lease Agreement for farm property for the years 2019 and 2020; and
WHEREAS, the City of Alton and James E. Dempsey desire to set forth the terms of the Lease Agreement governing the relationship as between them.
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 Lease Agreement. 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, Elliott, Boulds – 7
NAYS: None – 0
For complete details visit; https://www.cityofaltonil.com/minutes/5/2018-08-08%20Minutes.pdf
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