City of Belleville City Council met September 17.
Here is the minutes as provided by the council:
Mayor Mark Eckert called this meeting to order.
Mayor Eckert explained the disaster procedures. Mayor Eckert reminded anyone speaking this evening to step up to a microphone because the meetings are being taped and posted the next day on the website.
Mayor Eckert requested City Clerk Meyer to call roll. Members present on roll call: Alderman Hazel, Alderman Kinsella, Alderwoman Pusa, Alderman Randle, Alderman Tyler, Alderman Ovian, Alderwoman Schaefer, Alderman Dintelman, Alderman Gaa, Alderman Weygandt, Alderman Elmore, Alderman Wigginton and Alderman Barfield.
Alderman Buettner, Alderman Anthony, Alderwoman Stiehl are excused.
Roll Call Department Heads
Roll Call Department Heads: City Clerk, Jennifer Gain Meyer, City Treasurer Hardt and City Attorney Hoerner; Police Chief, Bill Clay; Fire Chief, Tom Pour; Finance Director, Jamie Maitret; City Engineer, Tim Gregowicz; Director of Maintenance, Ken Vaughn; Human Resource Director, Sherry Favre; Director of Parks and Recreation, Debbie Belleville; Health and Housing Director, Bob Sabo; Director of Public Works, Jason Poole; Director of Wastewater, Royce Carlisle; and Director of Economic Development, Annissa McCaskill and Director of Library, Leander Spearman.
Pledge
Cub Scout Pack 2 - Webelos 1 from Douglas & Westhaven School; Den Leader is Erin Wittlich led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Public Hearing
None
Public Particiaption
Stewart Lannert
Belleville gave Lindenwood a piece of property on West Main Street where the hobby shop used to be. It seems like a business could have purchased the property. Belleville is giving Belleville 150,000 annually for 20 years.
Presentations, Recognitions & Appointments
None.
Approval of Minutes
Alderman Wigginton made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Schaefer to approve City Council Meeting Minutes - September 4, 2018.
All members voted aye.
Claims, Payroll, and Disbursements
Alderwoman Schaefer made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Pusa to approve claims and disbursements in the amount of $2, 661, 045.87 and payroll in the amount of $860,261. 73.
Members voting aye on roll call: Hazel, Kinsella, Pusa, Randle, Tyler, Ovian, Schaefer, Dintelman, Gaa, Weygandt, Elmore, Wigginton, Barfield. ( 13)
Reports
None.
Oral Reports
Parks Board
Alderman Dintelman made a motion seconded by Alderman Gaa to approve Facility Use Agreement with Rowdies Rugby Club for use of Laderman Park, 1105 Mascoutah Avenue and Jaycee Park, 750 West " H" Street for field and light usage to operate their adult rugby program October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2020 for an annual fee of $500.00.
Members voting aye on roll call: Kinsella, Pusa, Randle, Tyler, Ovian, Schaefer, Dintelman, Gaa, Weygandt, Elmore, Wigginton, Barfield, Hazel. ( 13)
Streets and Grades Committee
Alderman Wigginton made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Schaefer to approve the apparent low bidder, Christ Bros., in the amount $256,668. 11 for the 2019 General Maintenance Asphalt Patch (TIF Funds).
Members voting aye on roll call: Pusa, Randle, Tyler, Schaefer, Dintelman, Gaa, Weygandt, Elmore, Wigginton, Barfield, Hazel, Kinsella. ( 12)
Members voting nay on roll call: Ovian. ( 1)
Finance Committee
Alderman Kinsella made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Pusa to approve low bid of 192, 552.00 from Tri -Ford for six new police SUVs.
Members voting aye on roll call: Randle, Tyler, Ovian, Schaefer, Dintelman, Gaa, Weygandt, Elmore, Wigginton, Barfield, Hazel, Kinsella, Pusa. ( 13)
Alderman Kinsella made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Schaefer to approve budget amendments as recommended by the finance director.
Members voting aye on roll call: Tyler, Ovian, Schaefer, Dintelman, Gaa, Weygandt, Elmore, Wigginton, Barfield, Hazel, Kinsella, Pusa, Randle. ( 13)
Traffic Committee
Alderman Ovian made a motion seconded by Alderman Tyler to approve to remove parking meters on North side of Harrison from 2nd to 3rd Street.
All members voted aye.
Alderman Ovian made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Pusa to approve a yield sign at the corner ofNorth 42nd and Oak (the yield sign will be placed on Oak Street).
All members voted aye.
Alderman Ovian made a motion seconded by Alderman Gaa to approve a handicap sign in front of 203 Abend Street.
All members voted aye.
Administration
Alderman Dintelman made a motion seconded by Alderman Kinsella to approve NASPO Value Point Master Price Agreement for public safety wireless services with Verizon Wireless.
Members voting aye on roll call: Ovian, Schaefer, Dintelman, Gaa, Weygandt, Elmore, Wigginton, Barfield, Hazel, Kinsella, Pusa, Randle, Tyler. ( 13)
Board of Fire and Police Commission
Alderman Wigginton made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Schaefer to promote Master Sergeant Todd Keilbach to Lieutenant, effective Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at 12: 01 a.m.
Members voting aye on roll call: Schaefer, Dintelman, Gaa, Weygandt, Elmore, Wigginton, Barfield, Hazel, Kinsella, Pusa, Randle, Tyler, Ovian. ( 13)
Alderwoman Pusa made a motion seconded by Alderman Hazel to promote Officer Robert Rust to Sergeant, effective Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at 12: 01 a.m.
Members voting aye on roll call: Dintelman, Gaa, Weygandt, Elmore, Wigginton, Barfield, Hazel, Kinsella, Pusa, Randle, Tyler, Schaefer. ( 13)
Alderwoman Schaefer made a motion seconded by Alderman Ovian to promote Officer Shane Brown to Sergeant, effective Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at 12: 01 a. m.
Members voting aye on roll call: Gaa, Weygandt, Elmore, Wigginton, Barfield, Hazel, Kinsella, Pusa, Randle, Tyler, Schaefer, Dintelman. ( 13)
Communications
Alderwoman Schaefer made a motion seconded by Alderman Wigginton to approve the below communications:
o October Dog Stroll Thru Historic District - 10/ 7/ 2018
Request to accept the amended route for the Dog Stroll thru Historic District from the Belleville Animal Clinic/Belleville Historical Society/St. Clair County Animal Control Sunday, October 7, 2018, 12: 00pm to 3: 00pm. No street closures.
o Lindenwood and Neighborhood Block Party - 09/29/2018
Communication from Lindenwood and neighbors of West "A" Street, and S 27th Street to host a block party with the Lindenwood students Saturday, September 29, 2018, 10: 00am to 12: 00pm. No street closure. Event held on Lindenwood Property. Additional request of barricades, 10 picnic tables and 5 trash toters.
o Midwestern Wood Carvers Show - 11/ 2/ 2018 to 11/ 4/2018
Request from Belleville Wood Carvers Club to hang a banner on North Illinois Street for the Annual Midwestern Wood Carvers Show. All members voted aye.
Petitions
None.
Resolutions
Alderman Wigginton made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Schaefer to read by title only and as a group Resolutions 3338 and 3339.
All members voted aye.
Alderman Wigginton made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Schaefer to approve the following Resolutions:
o RESOLUTION 3338
A Resolution amending the annual budget of the City of Belleville, Illinois for the fiscal year beginning on the first day of May 2018, and ending on the 30th day of April, 2019. line item transfer)
o RESOLUTION 3339
A Resolution amending the annual budget of the City of Belleville, Illinois for the fiscal year beginning on the first day of May 2018, and ending on the 30th day of April, 2019. supplemental budget amendment)
Members voting aye on roll call: Weygandt, Elmore, Wigginton, Barfield, Hazel, Kinsella, Pusa, Randle, Tyler, Schaefer, Dintelman, Gaa. ( 13)
Ordinances
Alderwoman Pusa made a motion seconded by Alderman Hazel to read by Title Only and as a group Ordinances 8248- 2018, 8249- 2018, 8250-2018, 8251.
All members voted aye.
Alderwoman Pusa made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Schaefer to approve the following Ordinances:
o ORDINANCE 8248-2018
An Ordinance amending Chapter 76 (Traffic Schedules) of the revised ordinances ofthe City of Belleville, Illinois as amended, by amending portions of sections thereof.
o ORDINANCE 8249-2018
An Ordinance amending Chapter 75 ( Traffic Schedules) of the revised ordinances of the City of Belleville, Illinois as amended, by amending portions of sections thereof
o ORDINANCE 8250-2018
An Ordinance amending Chapter 76 ( Traffic Schedules) of the revised ordinances of the City of Belleville, Illinois as amended, by amending portions of sections thereof.
o ORDINANCE 8251- 2018
A Zoning Ordinance In Re: Case 50 -AUG -18 Keller Trucking - On the Road, LLC.
Members voting aye on roll call: Elmore, Wigginton, Barfield, Hazel, Kinsella, Pusa, Randle, Tyler, Schaefer, Dintelman, Gaa, Weygandt. ( 13)
Unfinished Business
None.
Miscellaneous & New Business
Alderman Hazel made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Schaefer to approve Motor Fuel Claims in the Amount of $163, 898.89.
Members voting aye on roll call: Wigginton, Barfield, Hazel, Kinsella, Pusa, Randle, Tyler, Schaefer, Dintelman, Gaa, Weygandt, Elmore. ( 13)
Executive Session
Adjournment
Alderman Tyler made a motion seconded by Alderman Dintelman to adjourn at 7: 23 pm.
All members voted aye.
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