City of Belleville City Council met Nov. 5.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
Mayor Mark Eckert called this meeting to order.
MayorEckertexplainedthedisasterprocedures.MayorEckertremindedanyonespeakingthis 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: AldermanHazel, Alderman Kinsella, Alderwoman Pusa, Alderman Buettner, Alderman Randle, AldermanTyler, Alderman Anthony, Alderman Ovian, Alderman Dintelman, Alderwoman Stiehl,Alderman Gaa, Alderman Weygandt, Alderman Elmore, Alderman Wigginton and Alderman Barfield. Alderwoman Schaefer excused.
ROLL CALL DEPARTMENT HEADS
Roll Call Department Heads: City Clerk, Jennifer Gain Meyer, City Treasurer Hardt and City Attorney Hoerner; Fire Chief, Tom Pour; Finance Director, Jamie Maitret; City Engineer, Tim Gregowicz; Human Resource Director, Sherry Salvatore; Director of Parks and Recreation, Debbie Belleville; Health and Housing Interim Director, Jeff Heidorn; Director of Public Works, Jason Poole; Director of Wastewater, Royce Carlisle; Director of Economic Development, Annissa McCaskill.
PLEDGE
Boy Scout Troop 53 led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
PUBLIC HEARING
None
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Last May $250,000 was taken from TIF 3 and transferred to TIF 16 without council approval and now it is said it is a reimbursement. As of yet, it has not been paid back to TIF 3 where it should be used as infrastructure repair.
Tonight there isa $ 3,700 claim for printing of the quarterly newsletter. This is not a valid marketing expense for a TIF. It should not be approved.
There are rumors the Kellers are no longer proposing to build a hotel at the Shrine and they are looking for other developers to build a smaller hotel than what was proposed.
You have to remember we spent $ 2. 7 million to extend the sewer system out there with the promise of a lot of development. The only thing we have gotten is missed promises, dates that have come and gone and nothing never materializes.
We have to do something about these deals to hold contractors to what they say they are going to do especially where there is upfront city money being spent to support these developments.
Another project we spent $ 500k extending the sewer system at South 11th and Frank Scott for the promise of having 70 million dollar homes built with six office complexes..
We have also spent$ 250k of the demolition of Rob Nora and other apartments on West Main for thepromiseofhavingsixvillasbuilt.Allwehavetolookatisanemptylotatthistime.Again, the developer is not living up to their end and promises of doing the development after receiving tax payer money.
PRESENTATIONS. RECOGNITIONS & APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Eckert read a proclamation recognizing National Apprenticeship Week, November 12th- 18th.
Alderman Gaa made a motion seconded by Alderman Dintelman to recommend the appointment of Jack Le Chien to serve 1- year terms on the Historic Preservation Commission.
Members voting aye on roll call: Hazel, Kinsella, Pusa, Buettner, Randle, Tyler, Anthony,Ovian, Dintelman, Gaa, Stiehl, Weygandt, Elmore, Wigginton, Barfield. ( 15)
Two students from Belleville Township High School West recognized the Character word of the month" PEACE" working and living in harmony with each other.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Alderman Wigginton made a motion seconded by Alderman Elmore to approve City Council MeetingMinutes- October 15, 2018.
All members voted aye.
CLAIMS, PAYROLL, AND DISBURSEMENTS
Alderwoman Pusa made a motion seconded by Alderman Kinsella to approve claims and disbursements in the amount of$2,441,216.04 and payroll in the amount of$ 855,993.97.
Members voting aye on roll call: Kinsella, Pusa, Buettner, Randle, Tyler, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Gaa, Stiehl, Weygandt, Elmore, Wigginton, Barfield, Hazel. ( 15)
REPORTS
Alderman Hazel made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Stiehl to approve the City Attorney report dated November 1, 2018.
All members voted aye.
Alderman Kinsella made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Pusa to approve the TreasurerReport—September 2018 and Statement of Cash and Investments Report—September 2018.
All members voted aye.
ORAL REPORTS
ADMINISTRATION
Alderman Ovian made a motion seconded by Alderman Kinsella to approve Sonnenberg in the amount of$20,833.00 for the 512 West Main Street parking lot( TIF 3 Parking Lot Budget).
Membersvotingayeonrollcall: Pusa,Buettner,Randle,Tyler,Anthony,Ovian,Dintelman, Gaa, Stiehl, Weygandt, Elmore, Wigginton, Barfield, Hazel, Kinsella. ( 15)
BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSION
Alderman Anthony made a motion seconded by Alderman Elmore to hire two probationary firefighters Rick Houston and Nick Lombardo effective November 6, 2018 at 12:01 a.m.
Members voting aye on roll call: Buettner, Randle, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Gaa, Stiehl,Weygandt, Elmore, Wigginton, Barfield, Hazel, Kinsella, Pusa. ( 14)
Alderman Tyler abstained (1)
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 5, 2018
Alderman Wigginton made a motion seconded by Alderman Gaa to approve the below zoning cases:
63-OCT18- Nester Realty - A request for a Sign Installation Permit in the Area of Special
Control for signage at 12 East Main Street ( Parcel number: 08- 21. 0-445- 008) located in a " C- 2"
Heavy Commercial District. (Applicable sections of the Zoning Code: 155.052, 155.053) Ward 6 Zoning Board unanimously recommended APPROVAL
64-OCT18- Karen Louis - A request for a Special Use Permit to operate an animal hospital at 1601 North Belt West ( Parcel number: 08- 09. 0- 305- 025) located in a " C- 2" Heavy Commercial District. (Applicable sections of the Zoning Code: 162.248, 162.515) Ward 3 Zoning Board
unanimously recommended APPROVAL
65-OCT18 - New Beginnings Church o f Belleville, IL - A request for a Use Variance to operate a church at 404 Sycamore Street(ParcelNumbers:08-22.0-307-001,08-22.0-307-002)
located in an " A- 1" Single-Family Residence District. (Applicable sections of the Zoning Code: 162.093, 162.094, 162.570) Ward 2 Zoning Board unanimously recommended APPROVAL
66-OCT18 - Schnuck Markets Inc. - A request for a Special Use Permit for a liquor license at 800 Carlyle Avenue (Parcel Number: 08-23.0-401-081) located in a "C-2" Heavy Commercial District.(Applicable sections of the Zoning Code: 162.248,162.515) Ward 7 Zoning Board unanimously recommended APPROVAL in the name oft he applicant only
67-OCT18- Keller Trucking On The Road, LLC - A request for a Sign Installation Permit in the Area o f Special Control for signage at 6- 8 South Church Street(Parcel number: 08-22.0- 340-002) located in a " C-2" Heavy Commercial District. ( Applicable sections of the Zoning
Code: 155.052, 155.053) Ward 6 Zoning Board unanimously recommended APPROVAL
All members voted aye.
COMMUNICATIONS
Alderman Tyler made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Pusa to approve the below communications:
Veteran'sDay Reception, 11/11/2018
City of Belleville and Art on the Square will host the Veteran'sDay reception immediately following the ceremony at Belleville City Hall on Sunday, November 11, 2018.
Trail Life USA Legacy Memorial Day 5k, 05/27/2019
Request from Trail Life Troop IL-0078 to hold their Legacy Memorial Day 5K on Monday, May
27, 2019. 5K begins and ends at Laderman Park 8:45am until 9:45am with rolling street closures from 8:30am to 10:00am. Request to limit West Main Street to one lane between 2nd and 4th Streets. Additional request of trash barrels, water, police personnel and barricades. Signage posted within City greenspace at North Illinois entrance.
All members voted aye.
PETITIONS
None.
RESOLUTIONS
None.
ORDINANCES
Alderman Dintelman made a motion seconded by Alderman Hazel to read by Title Only and as a
group Ordinances 8270-2018, 8271- 2018, 8272- 2018, 8273- 2018, 8274- 2018.
All members voted aye.
Alderwoman Stiehl made a motion seconded by Alderman Buettner to approve the following
Ordinances:
ORDINANCE 8270-2018
A ZONING ORDINANCE In Re: 63- OCT 18- Nester Realty.
ORDINANCE 8271- 2018
A ZONING ORDINANCE In Re: 64- OCT 18- Karen Louis.
ORDINANCE 8272-2018
A ZONING ORDINANCE In Re: 65- OCT 18 - New Beginnings Church ofBelleville, IL.
ORDINANCE 8273-2018
A ZONING ORDINANCE In Re: 66-OCT18 - Schnuck Markets Inc.
ORDINANCE 8274-2018
A ZONING ORDINANCE In Re: 67-OCT 18- Keller Trucking On The Road, LLC.
Members voting aye on roll call: Randle, Tyler, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Gaa, Stiehl, Weygandt, Elmore, Wigginton, Barfield, Hazel, Kinsella, Pusa, Buettner. ( 15)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
MISCELLANEOUS & NEW BUSINESS
Alderman Dintelman made a motion seconded by Alderman Gaa to approve Motor Fuel Claims in the Amount of$58,686.51.
Members voting aye on roll call:Tyler,Anthony,Ovian, Dintelman, Gaa, Stiehl, Weygandt, Elmore, Wigginton, Barfield, Hazel, Kinsella, Pusa, Buettner, Randle. ( 15)
Alderman Wigginton requested an update on the Health and Housing Director; Mayor Eckert stated his office is fielding nuisance calls and is looking for a new hire. City Clerk Meyer will be assisting in the department.
Alderman Wigginton requested an update on the fire on 80th Street; Mayor Eckert stated the investigation has been completed and the house will be torn down within 30 days.
Alderman Elmore asked if there are new police hires; Mayor Eckert stated approximately six new hires.
None.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
http://www.belleville.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_11052018-1834
Alerts Sign-up