Alton City Council met Oct. 10.
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, Brake, Boulds – 5 ABSENT: Smith, Elliott - 2
Mayor Walker called upon Alderman Brake to lead the Pledge to the Flag. PROCLAMATIONS
Mayor Walker presented a proclamation to representatives from the YWCA declaring October 10, 2018 “YWCA OF ALTON DAY” in the City of Alton.
COUNCIL MINUTES, COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORT OF OFFICERS
The Clerk presented the following Council Meeting Minutes of September 26, 2018 and the following Communications: Chris Bohn, re: Terminate the lease of the property at the corner of 6th St. and Alby and the following Report of Officers: Department of Building and Zoning, re: Monthly Report for September, 2018; Alton Fire Department, re: Monthly Fire Damage Report to Assessor’s Office for September, 2018; Alton Fire Department, re: Estimated Fire Loss for September, 2018; Alton Fire Department, re: Largest Single Fire Loss for September, 2018. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that said Minutes, Communications and Report of Officers be placed on file. The Chair so ordered.
PETITIONS
The Clerk presented the following Petition, re: David Grounds requests a Special Use Permit at 2960 Shady Lane for Roof Mount Solar. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that said petition be referred to the Plan Commission. The Chair so ordered.
COMMITTEE REPORT
Chairman Velloff presented the following Committee of the Whole Meeting Report for October 8, 2018. Resolution, re: Discount and Special Bills Paid; Resolution, re: That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the attached redevelopment agreement with Scott Ramage, pursuant to the terms of the Alton Tax Increment Finance Grant Program; Resolution, re: To commence with demolition proceedings concerning 3222 Belle Street; Resolution, re: The City Council deems it is in the best interest of the City of Alton to amend the building codes of the City of Alton pertaining to the Building and Sign Permit Fees and that the attached ordinance be considered; Resolution, re: That no parking be established on Admiral and that the attached ordinance be considered; Resolution, re: That the City Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to make payment from the Lucy Haskell Playhouse Committee Fund to George Alarm Co. Inc.; Resolution, re: That the Mayor and appropriate city officials are hereby authorized and directed to execute any and all appropriate documents to extend the existing contract between the City and EnviroLife Consulting LLC; Resolution, re: To commence with demolition proceedings concerning 1105 Seiler; Resolution, re: To commence with demolition proceedings concerning 2487 Johnson; Resolution, re: To commence with demolition proceedings concerning 1041 College; Resolution, re: To commence with demolition proceedings concerning 765 Park Drive; Resolution, re: 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 United Community d/b/a Liberty Bank; Resolution, re: The traffic division of the City of Alton Police Department has received a request for three (3) handicap parking space in front of 2603 North Rodgers Avenue and that the attached ordinance be considered; Resolution, re: Bid #2018 – 21; Demolition of 1258 State Street for the Building and Zoning Department. Mr. Velloff made a motion, seconded by Mr. Campbell, 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 8, 2018 be allowed and payment be made for same. Mr. Velloff made a motion, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Brake, Boulds – 5 NAYS: None – 0
ABSENT: Smith, Elliott – 2
Mr. Velloff presented the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the attached redevelopment agreement with Scott Ramage, pursuant to the terms of the Alton Tax Increment Finance Grant Program. Mr. Velloff made a motion, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Brake, Boulds – 5 NAYS: None – 0
ABSENT: Smith, Elliott – 2
Mr. Velloff presented the following five (5) resolutions:
1. RESOLUTION TO COMMENCE WITH DEMOLITION PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING 3222 Belle Street
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:
2. RESOLUTION TO COMMENCE WITH DEMOLITION PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING 1105 Seiler
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:
3. RESOLUTION TO COMMENCE WITH DEMOLITION PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING 2487 Johnson
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:
4. RESOLUTION TO COMMENCE WITH DEMOLITION PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING 1041 College
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:
5. RESOLUTION TO COMMENCE WITH DEMOLITION PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING 765 Park Drive
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 Mr. Campbell, that said resolutions be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Brake, Boulds – 5 NAYS: None – 0
ABSENT: Smith, Elliott – 2
Mr. Velloff presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the City Council deems it is in the best interest of the City of Alton to amend the building codes of the City of Alton pertaining to the Building and Sign Permit Fees.
NOW THEREFORE BE RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL THAT the attached ordinance be considered. 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, Brake, Boulds – 5 NAYS: None – 0
ABSENT: Smith, Elliott – 2
Mr. Velloff presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Alderwoman MacAfee has requested that no parking be established on Admiral; and
WHEREAS, the Police Department of the City of Alton has conducted a traffic study and made recommendations with regard thereto.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL THE CITY OF ALTON ILLINOIS, that the attached ordinance be considered. 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, Brake, Boulds – 5 NAYS: None – 0
ABSENT: Smith, Elliott – 2
Mr. Velloff presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the City of Alton holds the Lucy Haskell Playhouse Committee Fund; and
WHEREAS, the Lucy Haskell Playhouse Committee at its September 13, 2018 meeting recommended approval of a payment to George Alarm Co. Inc. in the amount of $479.40.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS that the City Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to make payment from the Lucy Haskell Playhouse Committee Fund to George Alarm Co. Inc. in the amount of $479.40 pursuant to the minutes and invoice attached hereto. Mr. Velloff made a motion, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Brake, Boulds – 5 NAYS: None – 0
ABSENT: Smith, Elliott – 2
Mr. Velloff presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, representatives of EnviroLife Consulting LLC have requested the renewal of their existing contract with the City of Alton; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Alton, Illinois finds that it is in the best interest of the City of Alton to agree to the renewal of the existing contract between the City of Alton and EnviroLife Consulting LLC upon the terms and conditions as set forth therein.
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 any and all appropriate documents to extend the existing contract between the City and EnviroLife Consulting LLC as requested by EnviroLife Consulting LLC in their letter of July 23, 2018. 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, Brake, Boulds – 5 NAYS: None – 0
ABSENT: Smith, Elliott - 2
Mr. Velloff presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the City of Alton desires to enter into a formal agreement with United Community d/b/a Liberty Bank to lease the North half of the City’s right-of-way for Claire 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 United Community d/b/a Liberty Bank. Mr. Velloff made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brake, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Brake, Boulds – 5 NAYS: None – 0
ABSENT: Smith, Elliott – 2
Mr. Velloff presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the traffic division of the City of Alton Police Department has received a request for three (3) handicap parking space in front of 2603 North Rodgers Avenue Street; and,
WHEREAS, the Police Department of the City of Alton has conducted a traffic study and made recommendations with regard thereto.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL THE CITY OF ALTON ILLINOIS, that the attached ordinance be considered. 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, Brake, Boulds – 5 NAYS: None – 0
ABSENT: Smith, Elliott – 2
Mr. Velloff presented the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON IL, that the best bid of Supreme Trucking & Excavating for demolition of 1258 State Street in the amount of $13,950.00 be awarded for Bid #2018 – 21 for the Building & Zoning Department. Mr. Velloff made a motion, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Brake, Boulds – 5 NAYS: None – 0
ABSENT: Smith, Elliott – 2
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following ordinance for first reading.
Ordinance No. 7667. An Ordinance establishing fingerprinting services by the City of Alton. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Velloff, that said ordinance be Laid Over. The Chair so ordered.
REPORTS AND/OR RESOLUTIONS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES
The Clerk presented the following Civil Service Commission, re: Minutes of September 19, 2018. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that said minutes be placed on file. The Chair so ordered.
APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Walker presented the following appointments of Rick Orban to the Safety, Building Code and Business Inspector; Martha Phillips to the Haskell House Children’s Museum of Alton Commission; Zeke Jabusch to the Climate Protection and Energy Efficiency Committee; Adam Peipert to the Climate Protection and Energy Efficiency Committee; Phillip Hamilton to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that said appointments be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Brake, Boulds – 5 NAYS: None – 0
ABSENT: Smith, Elliott - 2
APPROVAL OF ACTIONS TAKEN UNDER SUSPENSION OF RULES AT PRIOR MEETING
The Clerk presented the following one (1) ordinance and four (4) resolutions:
1. Ordinance No. 7644. First Amendment to Ordinance No. 7644. An Ordinance making an annual appropriation for the City of Alton, in the County of Madison, State of Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2018 and ending March 31, 2019.
2. WHEREAS the Director of Park and Recreation for the City of Alton has requested authorization to enter into an Agreement with Commercial Lighting Group for the purchase and installation of energy efficient LED fixtures at Gordon F. Moore Community Park for the tennis court; and
WHEREAS, the total cost of the project is $29,449.00 and Ameren has agreed to issue a rebate directly to Commercial Lighting Group in the amount of $24,478.20 resulting in the upgrade to lighting costing $4,970.80.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL THAT the Director of Park and Recreation is hereby authorized and directed to executed on behalf of the City of Alton the attached agreement with Commercial Lighting Group for the purchase and installation of energy efficient LED fixtures at Gordon F. Moore Community Park for the tennis court.
3. WHEREAS, Jarvis Swope has recommended the City to enter into the attached agreement with Microsoft to purchase 200 Microsoft Licenses for the City of Alton at a cost of $57,000 per year; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON ILLINOIS, that Jarvis Swope and other appropriate city officials are hereby authorized and directed to sign on behalf of the City of Alton the attached agreement with Microsoft.
4. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the Public Works Department, Police Department, and Fire Department are hereby authorized and directed to effectuate the temporary closure of 15th Street from Henry Street to Liberty Street, on October 6th, 2018 from 3:00 pm until 11:59 pm, to facilitate a neighborhood block party.
5. WHEREAS, the City of Alton Information Technology Director has recommended that the City enter into an agreement with AT&T for Redundant fiber circuit for the radio tower and installation to allow an automatic failover for the public system radio system.
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 on behalf of the City of Alton the attached CUSTOMER SERVICE ORDER. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that said ordinance and resolutions be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Brake, Boulds – 5 NAYS: None – 0
ABSENT: Smith, Elliott – 2
PUBLIC FORUM ADDRESSING CITY BUSINESS
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following request for the floor from Bill Miller; Bev Carter. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Velloff, that said request be approved. The Chair so ordered.
Ms. Carter took the floor and spoke regarding Landlord concerns.
Mr. Miller took the floor and spoke regarding Mismanagement by City Officials.
COMMENTS OR RESOLUTIONS FROM THE COUNCIL
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 Mr. Campbell, that said resolution 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 Mr. Campbell, that said meeting adjourn. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Brake, Boulds – 5 NAYS: None – 0
ABSENT: Smith, Elliott – 2
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