City of Alton City Council met March 27.
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 Alderman Boulds to lead the Pledge to the Flag.
BID OPENING
Mayor Walker presented the following:
BID OPENING – PROPOSAL FOR PURCHASE OF 619 E. BROADWAY, ALTON, ILLINOIS.
At this time, Corporation Counselor Jim Schrempf read the one (1) Bid Proposal received on March 25, 2019. The Bid was submitted by Alton Encore Properties, LLC in the amount of $11,001 for the property located at 619 E. Broadway, Alton, Illinois. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brake, that said bid be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Boulds – 6
NAYS: None – 0
ABSTAIN – Elliott - 1
BID OPENING – PROPOSAL FOR PURCHASE OF 26 E. 6TH STREET, ALTON, ILLINOIS.
Mayor Walker announced there were no bids received for 26 E. 6th Street, Alton, Illinois.
COUNCIL MINUTES, COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORT OF OFFICERS
The Clerk presented the following Council Meeting Minutes of March 13, 2019 and the following Communications: Republic Services, re: Solid Waste and Recycle Volumes for the City of Alton for the month of February, 2019; United States Postal Inspection Service, re: Forfeiture check; Illinois State Police, re: Money Laundering Forfeited Funds and the following Report of Officers: Alton Fire Department, re: Monthly Fire Damage Report to Assessor’s Office for February, 2019; Alton Fire Department, re: Estimated Fire Loss for February, 2019; Alton Fire Department, re: Largest Single Fire Loss for February, 2019. 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
Chairwoman Smith presented the following Committee of the Whole Meeting Report for March 25, 2019; Resolution, re: Discount and Special Bills paid; Resolution, re: Element Turf & Outdoor Solutions, LLC have requested the renewal of their existing contract with the City of Alton; Resolution, re: To commence with demolition proceedings concerning 1328 Alby St.; Resolution, re: To commence with demolition 3217 Belle St.; Resolution, re: That the alley behind 414 Henry Street, running between 4th and 5th Street and Mechanics Square, be closed for an art show sponsored by Artfully Local; Resolution, re: To commence with demolition proceedings concerning 1201 Wesley St.; Resolution, re: To commence with demolition proceedings concerning 1109 Wesley St.; Resolution, re: To commence with demolition proceedings concerning 2316 Agnes St.; Laid Over Resolution, re: To commence with demolition proceedings concerning 923 Tonsor Rd.; Resolution, re: To commence with demolition proceedings concerning 2128 Seminary St.; Resolution, re: All everyday expense of the City including payroll shall continue to be paid until a new annual budget can be approved; Resolution, re: To commence with demolition proceedings concerning 2415 LaSalle Dr.; Resolution, re: To commence with demolition proceedings concerning 2801 Fernwood Ave.; Resolution, re: To commence with demolition proceedings concerning 2811 Residence; Resolution, re: To commence with demolition proceedings concerning 1100 Rixon St.; Resolution, re: The City Council of the City Council of the City of Alton desires to establish a written procedure for the disposition of lost, found, or abandoned property by the City of Alton Police Department; Resolution, re: 2019 MFT Concrete Repairs Sidewalk, Curb, and Driveway Replacement; Resolution, re: Bid #2019 – 3, Demolition of 2907 Fernwood Avenue & 1110 – 1112, 1114 – 1116 and 1118 – 1120 East 7th Street for the Building and Zoning Department; Resolution, re: Bid #2019 – 04, Asbestos Abatement at 1315 Highland Avenue for the Building and Zoning Department; Resolution, re: Bid #2019 – 05, Mowing Services for City and County Owned Properties for Building and Zoning. Ms. Smith made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said report be placed on file. The Chair so ordered.
Ms. Smith 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 March 25, 2019 be allowed and payment be made. Ms. Smith 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
Ms. Smith presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, representatives of Element Turf & Outdoor Solutions, 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 Element Turf & Outdoor Solutions, 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 Element Turf & Outdoor Solutions, LLC as requested by Element Turf & Outdoor Solutions, LLC in their letter. Ms. Smith made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brake, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
NAYS: None – 0
Ms. Smith presented the following ten (10) resolutions:
1. RESOLUTION TO COMMENCE WITH DEMOLITION PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING 1328 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: 1328 Alby St.
2. RESOLUTION TO COMMENCE WITH DEMOLITION PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING 3217 Belle 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: 3217 Belle St.
3. RESOLUTION TO COMMENCE WITH DEMOLITION PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING 1201 Wesley 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: 1201 Wesley St.
4. RESOLUTION TO COMMENCE WITH DEMOLITION PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING 1109 Wesley 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: 1109 Wesley St.
5. RESOLUTION TO COMMENCE WITH DEMOLITION PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING 2316 Agnes 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: 2316 Agnes St.
6. RESOLUTION TO COMMENCE WITH DEMOLITION PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING 2128 Seminary 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: 2128 Seminary St.
7. RESOLUTION TO COMMENCE WITH DEMOLITION PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING 2415 La Salle Dr.
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: 2415 La Salle Dr.
8. RESOLUTION TO COMMENCE WITH DEMOLITION PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING 2801 Fernwood Ave.
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: 2801 Fernwood Ave.
9. RESOLUTION TO COMMENCE WITH DEMOLITION PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING 2811 Residence 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: 2811 Residence St.
10. RESOLUTION TO COMMENCE WITH DEMOLITION PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING 1100 Rixon 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: 1100 Rixon St. Ms. Smith made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said resolutions be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
NAYS: None – 0
Ms. Smith presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Alderman Velloff requests that the alley behind 414 Henry Street, running between 4th and 5th Street and Mechanics Square, be closed on May 4, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. until May 5, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. for an art show sponsored by Artfully Local; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the requests and does hereby approve said requests.
NOW, THEREFORE, 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 the alley behind 414 Henry Street, running between 4th and 5th Street and Mechanics Square, be closed on May 4, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. until May 5, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. for an art show sponsored by Artfully Local. Ms. Smith made a motion, seconded by Mr. Velloff, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
NAYS: None – 0
Ms. Smith presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, a new City budget will not ready for final approval by March 31, 2019, and
WHEREAS, the City’s fiscal year ends on that date; and
WHEREAS, it will be necessary to conduct everyday business of the City of Alton.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, that all everyday expense of the City including payroll shall continue to be paid until a new annual budget can be approved. Ms. Smith 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
Ms. Smith presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Alton desires to establish a written procedure for the disposition of lost, found, or abandoned property by the City of Alton Police Department; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that such procedures are necessary and appropriate to promote the health, safety and welfare of the residents within the City of Alton and to establish an orderly procedure for the disposition of lost, found or abandoned property within the City of Alton.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS that the attached ordinance regarding the disposition of lost, found or abandoned property be considered. Ms. Smith 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
Ms. Smith presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Alton on March 19, 2019 for the 2019 MFT Concrete Repairs project, which consists of the removal and replacement of concrete sidewalks, curbs, and driveways at various locations throughout the City of Alton; and,
WHEREAS, the low bid received for this work was submitted by Stutz Excavating from Alton, Illinois in the amount of $ 93,744.60, which was 26.9% below the engineer’s estimate of $ 128,328.50.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the low bid received from Stutz Excavating for the 2019 MFT Concrete Repairs project be and is hereby accepted. Ms. Smith made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brake, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
NAYS: None – 0
Ms. Smith presented the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, IL, that the best bid of S. Shafer Excavating Inc for demolition of for 2907 Fernwood Avenue in the amount of $ 6,100.00 and of Supreme Trucking & Excavating for demolition of 1110 – 1112, 1114 – 1116 and 1118 – 1120 East 7th Street in the amount of $ 15,975.00 be awarded for Bid #2019 – 03 for the Building & Zoning Department. Ms. Smith 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
Ms. Smith presented the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON IL, that the best bid of Abatement Management for Asbestos Abatement at 1315 Highland Avenue in the amount of $ 1,950.00 be awarded for Bid #2019 – 04 for the Building & Zoning Department. Ms. Smith 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
Ms. Smith presented the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED, By the City Council of the City of Alton, Illinois, that the best bid of Element Turf & Outdoor Solutions, LLC of Alton, for Mowing Services for City and County Owned Properties in the amount of $5,200.00 per month to mow 298 parcels at least every four weeks for Bid #2019 – 05, Mowing & Trimming Services. Ms. Smith 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
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following ordinance for first reading.
Ordinance No. 7689. An Ordinance amending Subsection 8 of Section 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 4 of the City Code pertaining to use of funds from the Hotel Room Tax. 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. 7690. An Ordinance amending Sections 12A and 12 B of Chapter 1 of Title 4 of the City Code pertaining to Regulatory Certificates or Business Licenses. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that the Rules of the Council be Suspended in order to act upon said ordinance. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds, Mayor Walker – 8
NAYS: None – 0
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following ordinance for second reading.
Ordinance No. 7690. An Ordinance amending Sections 12A and 12 B of Chapter 1 of Title 4 of the City Code pertaining to Regulatory Certificates or Business Licenses. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Velloff, that said ordinance be adopted. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
NAYS: None – 0
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following ordinance for first reading.
Ordinance No. 7691. An Ordinance amending the Zoning Map by establishing M-2 (General Industrial) Zoning for property recently annexed to City of Alton. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that the Rules of the Council be Suspended in order to act upon said ordinance. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds, Mayor Walker – 8
NAYS: None – 0
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following ordinance for second reading:
Ordinance No. 7691. An Ordinance amending the Zoning Map by establishing M-2 (General Industrial) Zoning for property recently annexed to City of Alton. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Velloff, that said ordinance be adopted. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
NAYS: None – 0
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following ordinance for first reading.
Ordinance No. 7692. An Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance concerning Landscaping Services. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that the Rules of the Council be Suspended in order to act upon said ordinance. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds, Mayor Walker – 8
NAYS: None – 0
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following ordinance for second reading.
Ordinance No. 7692. An Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance concerning Landscaping Services. 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
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following ordinance for second reading.
Ordinance No. 7687. An Ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 7645 which established administrative procedure for assessing and determining claims under PSEBA. 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 Civil Service Commission, re: Minutes of March 6, 2019. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said minutes be placed on file. The Chair so ordered.
APPROVAL OF ACTIONS TAKEN UNDER SUSPENSION OF RULES AT PRIOR MEETING
The Clerk presented the following ordinance and resolution:
1. Ordinance No. 7688. An Ordinance amending Section 4(B) of Chapter 4 of Title 4, of the City Code of Alton, Illinois by amending the number of Class A and Class C2 Liquor Licenses authorized in the City of Alton.
2. WHEREAS, the crosswalk at the intersection of Clawson Avenue and College Avenue was originally installed to serve Horace Mann School; and
WHEREAS, the Alton School District is no longer utilizing Horace Mann as a school but rather a maintenance facility, with little to any school traffic; and
WHEREAS, there are existing pedestrian facilities at Main Street and College Avenue, as well as Seminary Street and College Avenue, and
WHEREAS, Illinois Department of Transportation will be resurfacing IL 140 at this location and they require it to either be upgraded or removed, at the City’s expense; and
WHEREAS, the City deems the beacon no longer useful and beyond repair.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the Public Works Director is authorized to remove the failed crosswalk beacons at the intersection of College Avenue and Clawson Street, as it is no longer necessary. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Ms. Smith, that said ordinance and resolution 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 Bill Miller. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that said request be approved. The Chair so ordered.
Mr. Miller was not present to speak.
COMMENTS OR RESOLUTIONS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Mr. Campbell presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Alderman Campbell has requested, that Wall Street from State Street to the rear of the Firehouse be closed on May 4, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. until 12:00 p.m. to facilitate a Cinco De Mayo party at the Firehouse; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the request, which was submitted in a timely manner, and does hereby approve said request.
NOW, THEREFORE, 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 (contingent upon all required IDOT approvals where applicable) to effectuate the temporary closure of Wall Street from State Street to the rear of the Firehouse on May 4, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. until 12:00 p.m., on the condition that the Firehouse shall be responsible for any extra labor costs incurred by the City as it relates to this event. Mr. Campbell made a motion, seconded by Mr. Velloff, that said resolution be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Mrs. MacAfee presented the following resolution:
Be it resolved by the City Council of Alton, Illinois that the attached ordinance be considering updating the list of depositories designed as appropriate for deposits of funds or monies of the City of Alton. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Velloff, that said resolution be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Mr. Brake presented the following two (2) resolutions:
1. RESOLUTION TO COMMENCE WITH DEMOLITION PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING 2209 College Ave.
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: 2209 College Ave.
2. WHEREAS, the East End Improvement Association Inc. and Upper Alton Association Inc. are sponsoring a Memorial Day Parade in the City of Alton which constitutes a public purpose;
WHEREAS, this Memorial Day Parade will require the temporary closure of Illinois Route 140, a State Highway in the City of Alton from Brown Street to College Avenue and from Washington Avenue to Clawson Street;
WHEREAS, Section 4-408 of the Illinois Highway Code authorizes the Department of Transportation to issue permits to local authorities to temporarily close portions of State Highways for such public purposes.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Alton that permission to close off Illinois Route 140 from Brown Street to College Avenue and from Washington Avenue to Clawson Street as above designated, be requested of the Department of Transportation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this closure shall occur during the approximate time period between 10:00 A.M. and 11:30 A.M. on May 27, 2019.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that traffic from that closed portion of highway shall be detoured over routes with an all-weather surface that can accept the anticipated traffic, which will be maintained to the satisfaction of the Department and which is conspicuously marked for the benefit of traffic diverted from the State highway. (The parking of vehicles shall be prohibited on the detour routes to allow an uninterrupted flow of two-way traffic.) The detour route shall be as follows: over marked routes under police supervision off Illinois Route 140 east on Brown Street to Clawson Street then north on Clawson Street to Illinois Route 140 (College Avenue) for north/east bound traffic and south on Clawson Street from Illinois Route 140 then west on Brown Street to Illinois Route 140 (Washington Avenue) for south/west bound traffic.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Alton assumes full responsibility for the direction, protection, and regulation of the traffic during the time the detour is in effect.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that police officers or authorized flaggers shall at the expense of the City of Alton be positioned at each end of the closed section and at other points (such as intersections) as may be necessary to assist in directing traffic through the detour.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that police officers, flaggers, and officials shall permit emergency vehicles in emergency situations to pass through the closed area as swiftly as is safe for all concerned.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all debris shall be removed by the City of Alton prior to reopening the State highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that such signs, flags, barricades, etc., shall be used by the East End Improvement Association Inc. and Upper Alton Association Inc. as may be approved by the Illinois Department of Transportation. These items shall be provided by the City of Alton.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the closure and detour shall be marked according to the Illinois Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that an occasional break shall be made in the procession so that traffic may pass through. In any event, adequate provisions will be made for traffic on intersecting highways pursuant to conditions noted above. (Note: This paragraph is applicable when the Resolution pertains to a Parade or when no detour is required.)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that to the fullest extent permitted by law, the East End Improvement Association Inc. and Upper Alton Association Inc. shall be responsible for any and all injuries to persons or damages to property, and shall indemnify and hold harmless the Illinois Department of Transportation, its officers, employees and agents from any and all claims, lawsuits, actions, costs and fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses) of every nature or description, arising out of, resulting from or connected with the exercise of authority granted by the Department which is the subject of this resolution. The obligation is binding upon the East End Improvement Association Inc. and Upper Alton Association Inc. regardless of whether or not such claim, damage, loss or expense is caused in part by the act, omission or negligence of the Department or its officers, employees or agents.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the East End Improvement Association Inc. and Upper Alton Association Inc. shall provide a comprehensive general liability policy or an additional named insured endorsement in the minimum amount of $1,000,000 per person and $2,000,000 aggregate which has the Illinois Department of Transportation, its officials, employees and agents as insureds and which protects them from all claims arising from the requested road closing. A copy of said policy or endorsement will be provided to the Department before the road is closed.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Illinois Department of Transportation, District 8, to serve as a formal request for the permission sought in this resolution and to operate as part of the conditions of said permission. Mr. Brake made a motion, seconded by Ms. Smith, that said resolutions be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Mr. Boulds presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the Fire Chief requested and was granted permission to solicit bids for the purchase of two pumper trucks at an estimated cost not to exceed $475,000.00 each with funding to come from the Emergency Vehicle Replacement Fund pursuant to bid specifications to be submitted by the Fire Chief; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Chief obtained a low bid from Precision Fire Apparatus of Camdenton, Missouri in the amount of $444,995 for the construction and delivery of one fire department pumper.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Alton, Illinois that the Fire Chief is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to purchase one fire department pumper from Precision Fire Apparatus of Camdenton, Missouri in the amount of $444,995 with the funding to come from the Emergency Vehicle Replacement Fund. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said resolution be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Mr. Boulds presented the following two (2) resolutions:
1. WHEREAS, the properties owned by the City of Alton commonly known as 1830 Ervay Avenue and 525 Miami Avenue, Alton, Illinois are found to be surplus property owned by the City of Alton and are no longer necessary for any public purpose of the City of Alton; and
WHEREAS, it would be advisable to offer said properties for sale for private use thus returning the property to a productive purpose and use thereby increasing the tax base available to the City of Alton.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS that the attached NOTICE OF SALE concerning 1830 Ervay Avenue and 525 Miami Avenue, Alton, Illinois be published by the City Clerk for three consecutive weeks in a qualified newspaper published in the City of Alton.
2. WHEREAS, the property owned by the City of Alton commonly known as 3230 Hawthorne Blvd., Alton, Illinois is found to be surplus property owned by the City of Alton and is no longer necessary for any public purpose of the City of Alton; and
WHEREAS, it would be advisable to offer said property for sale for private use thus returning the property to a productive purpose and use thereby increasing the tax base available to the City of Alton.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS that the attached NOTICE OF SALE concerning 3230 Hawthorne Blvd., Alton, Illinois be published by the City Clerk for three consecutive weeks in a qualified newspaper published in the City of Alton. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that the Rules of the Council be Suspended in order to act on said resolution. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds, Mayor Walker – 8
NAYS: None – 0
Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that the above and foregoing resolutions be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
NAYS: None – 0
Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that the Council go into Executive Session to discuss the Collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives pursuant to the Illinois Open Meetings Act, 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (2). I request that Mayor Walker, Kim Clark, Jim Schrempf, Chief Simmons, John Gilbert, Kirby Ontis and Amanda Scoggins be requested to attend the executive session. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
NAYS: None – 0
The Council adjourned to Executive Session at 6:56 P.M.
The Council reconvened at 7:13 P.M. and the following Council was present:
PRESENT: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
ABSENT: None – 0
Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. MacAfee, that the Contract Agreements between The City of Alton and The Police Benevolent and Protective Association Unit #14 (Command Staff) and for the Patrol be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
NAYS: None – 0
There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, 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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