Alton City Council met Oct. 24.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Alton, Illinois was held in the City Council Chambers, City Hall Building, Alton Illinois at the hour of 6:30 P.M. on the above date.
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 City Treasurer Foster to lead the Pledge to the Flag. PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor Walker opened the Public Hearing the following Aldermen were present: PRESENT: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7 ABSENT: None – 0
The Public Hearing opened at 6:31 P.M.
The Clerk read the following Notice of Public Hearing.
Pursuant to Illinois Revised Statues, 65 ILCS 5/11-91-1, be advised that the City Council for the City of Alton, Illinois, shall conduct a hearing at 6:30 p.m. on October 24, 2018, in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 101 East Third Street, Alton, Illinois, at which place and time all interested persons shall be heard concerning the proposal for vacation of a unnamed alley located between Walker Street and Bozza Street legally described as follows:
All of a 15 feet wide alley between Bozza and Walker Streets, adjacent to and adjoining Lots 1,2,3,4 and 19 of C.C. Chamberlain’s Addition to the City of Alton, Illinois as recorded in Alton Record “U”, Page 145 of the Madison County records, located in the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 13, Township 5 North, Range 10 West of the Third Principal Meridian, City of Alton, Madison County, Illinois.
Dated this 18th day of September, 2018.
s/Mary T. Boulds
Mary T. Boulds, City Clerk
City of Alton
101 East Third Street
Alton, Illinois 62002
Mayor Walker asked if there were any questions or comments from the Aldermen.
Mayor Walker asked if there were any questions or comments from the Public.
Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that the Public Hearing adjourn. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7 NAYS: None – 0
The Public Hearing adjourned at 6:35 P.M.
COUNCIL MINUTES, COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORT OF OFFICERS
The Clerk presented the following Council Meeting Minutes of October 10, 2018 and the following Communications: Republic Services, re: Solid Waste and Recycle Volumes for the City of Alton for the month of September, 2018 and the following Report of Officers: City Treasurer, re: Monthly Report for September, 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 October 22, 2018; Resolution, re: Discount and Special Bills paid; Resolution, re: To commence with demolitions proceedings concerning 914 Riley. 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 October 22, 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:
RESOLUTION TO COMMENCE WITH DEMOLITION PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING 914 Riley
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 resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7 NAYS: None – 0
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following ordinance for first reading.
Ordinance No. 7668. An Ordinance amending the City Code of the City of Alton pertaining to the Building Permits: Fees. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Velloff, that said ordinance be Laid Over. The Chair so ordered.
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following ordinance for first reading.
Ordinance No. 7669. An Ordinance establishing no parking on Admiral Drive. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Velloff, that said ordinance be Laid Over. The Chair so ordered.
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following ordinance for first reading.
Ordinance No. 7670. An Ordinance establishing three (3) handicapped parking space in front 2603 North Rodgers Avenue in the City of Alton. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, 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. 7667. An Ordinance establishing fingerprinting services by the City of Alton. 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, Elliott, Boulds – 7 NAYS: None – 0
REPORTS AND/OR RESOLUTIONS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES
The Clerk presented the following Alton Amphitheater Commission, re: Minutes of September 10, 2018; Minutes of October 15, 2018; Appearance Review Commission, re: Minutes of May 9, 2018; May 23, 2018; June 6, 2018; June 20, 2018; August 1, 2018; August 15, 2018; September 26, 2018; Alton Historic Commission, re: Minutes of March 21, 2018; April 17, 2018; May 1, 2018; May 15, 2018; June 5, 2018; June 19, 2018; July 3, 2018; July 17, 2018; August 7, 2018; August 21, 2018; September 4, 2018; September 18, 2018; October 2, 2018; Alton Historic Sub-Commission, re: Minutes of May 21, 2018; Minutes of August 27, 2018; Civil Service Commission, re: Minutes of October 3, 2018. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said minutes be placed on file. The Chair so ordered.
APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Walker presented the following reappointment of Sue Utgaard to the Haskell House Children’s Museum of Alton Commission. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said reappointment be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7 NAYS: None – 0
PUBLIC FORUM ADDRESSING CITY BUSINESS
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following request for the floor from David Grace; Bill Miller. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Velloff, that said request be approved. The Chair so ordered.
Mr. Grace relinquished his time to speak.
Mr. Miller took the floor and spoke regarding mismanagement by City Officials.
COMMENTS OR RESOLUTIONS FROM THE COUNCIL Mr. Campbell presented the following two (2) resolutions:
1. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that officials of the Dept. of Planning & Development are hereby authorized to purchase property identified by Parcel Index Number: 23-2-07-11-19-401-008 commonly known as 501 Piasa St. at a cost not to exceed $175,000.00, with said acquisition costs paid from the TIF #1 (Riverfront) Project Account.
2. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Alton finds and determines that it is in the best interest of the City to increase the number of Class I liquor licenses, by one, to a total of 4 Class I liquor licenses authorized to be issued by the City Code; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL THE CITY OF ALTON ILLINOIS, that the attached ordinance be considered. Mr. Campbell made a motion, seconded by Mr. Velloff, that said resolutions be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Mrs. MacAfee presented the following two (2) resolutions:
1. 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 accept an the deed of a donation of real property to the City of Alton tendered from Mary Pat Vernardos, Executrix of the Estate of Laura M. Hellrung deceased and that the City shall pay all expenses for the preparation of the deed and recording of same.
2. RESOLUTION TO COMMENCE WITH DEMOLITION PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING 1211 Alby St.
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: 1211 Alby St. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Velloff, that said resolutions be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Mr. Velloff presented the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the Redevelopment Agreement between the City of Alton, Illinois and DanMar Enterprises Inc. be amended in Section II A so as to change the potential funds provided to the developer in “Redevelopment Assistance” from “$6,963.00 or 25% of the total eligible project costs for the redevelopment project, whichever is the lessor amount” to “$12,879.00 or 25% of the total eligible project costs for the redevelopment project, whichever is the lessor amount” as shown on the attached Redevelopment Agreement due to the expanded scope of the project and the developer’s costs related thereto. Mr. Velloff made a motion, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that said resolution be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Ms. Smith presented the following two (2) resolutions:
1. BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Alton Illinois that the following described street(s)/road(s)/structure be improved under the Illinois Highway Code. Work shall be done by Contract.
For Roadway/Street improvements:
For Structures:
Name of Street(s)/Road(s) Length (miles) Route From To
1. That the proposed improvement shall consist of sidewalk removal and replacement, curb ramp upgrades, and other miscellaneous items.
2. That there is hereby appropriated the sum of fifteen thousand two hundred Dollars ($16,200.00) for the improvement of said section from the Local Public Agency’s allotment of Motor Fuel Tax funds.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk is hereby directed to transmit four (4) certified originals of this resolution to the district office of the Department of Transportation.
2. WHEREAS, Qualification Statements for preliminary and construction engineering services for the Alton Safe Routes to School Project (MFT Sec. 17-00231-02-SW) were solicited by the Alton Public Works Department using Federal Qualification Based Selection (QBS) Procedures; and,
WHEREAS, only one Qualification Statement was received for this project on October 16, 2018, and that Qualification Statement was submitted by Sheppard, Morgan & Schwaab Inc. from Alton, Illinois.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS that the Preliminary Engineering Services Agreement for Federal Participation between the City of Alton and Sheppard, Morgan & Schwaab Inc., a copy of which is attached hereto, be and is hereby approved. Ms. Smith made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brake, that said resolutions be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Mr. Boulds presented the following three (3) resolutions:
1. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the Maintenance Engineering Agreement between JMH Consulting Services, LLC and the City of Alton for engineering services pertaining to the City of Alton’s 2019 MFT Maintenance Program, a copy of which is attached hereto, be and is hereby approved and that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute said agreement.
2. BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Alton Illinois that there is hereby appropriated the sum of Nine Hundred Sixty Thousand Dollars ($960,000.00) of Motor Fuel Tax funds for the purpose of maintaining streets and highways under the applicable provisions of Illinois Highway Code from 01/01/19 to 12/31/19.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that only those operations as listed and described on the approved Estimate of Maintenance Costs, including supplemental or revised estimates approved in connection with this resolution, are eligible for maintenance with Motor Fuel Tax funds during the period as specified above.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, THAT City of Alton shall submit within three months after the end of the maintenance period as stated above, to the Department of Transportation, on forms available from the Department a certified statement showing expenditures and the balances remaining in the funds authorized for expenditure by the Department under this appropriation, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk is hereby directed to transmit four (4) certified originals of this resolution to the district office of the Department of Transportation.
3. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the Comptroller’s Office be authorized to advertise for bids pertaining to the City of Alton’s 2019 MFT Maintenance Program. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said resolutions be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Ms. Smith, that said meeting adjourn. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7 NAYS: None – 0
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