City of Alton City Council met March 13.
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 Fire Chief Sebold to lead the Pledge to the Flag.
At this time Mayor Walker asked for a moment of silence for Godfrey Fire Captain Jake Ringering who lost his life on March 5, 2019, while on duty.
COUNCIL MINUTES, COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORT OF OFFICERS
The Clerk presented the following Council Minutes of February 27, 2019 and the following Communications: Illinois Department of Transportation, re: Special Event Permit for the purpose of holding a Half Marathon sponsored by the Alton Half Marathon Group; Illinois State Police, re: Forfeiture check and the following Report of Officers: Department of Building and Zoning, re: Monthly Report for February, 2019; City Treasurer, re: Monthly Report 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 11, 2019. Resolution, re: Discount and Special Bills Paid; Laid Over Resolution, re: Representatives of Element Turf & Outdoor Solutions, LLC have requested the renewal of their existing contract with the City of Alton; Laid Over Bid Report and Resolution, re: Washington Avenue Sanitary Sewer Improvements; Resolution, re: That 4-3-7-8(C) of the City Code be amended by deleting the present wording thereof and substituting the following wording therefore, regarding additional funding for the Alton Amphitheater; Resolution, re: Appropriate city officials are hereby authorized and directed to transfer $100,000.00 from the Riverfront Park Development and Revitalization Fund to the Alton Amphitheater Commission account; Resolution, re: To commence with demolition proceedings concerning 245 19th St.; Resolution, re: Placement of a marker on Prospect Street at the sidewalk in front of the stone wall, 15 feet south of the alley which forms the northern edge of Loretta Towers property to commemorate the first location in Illinois devoted to raising soybeans; Resolution, re: To commence with demolition proceedings concerning 2209/2211 Powhattan St.; Resolution, re: To commence with demolition proceedings concerning 721 E. 6th St.; Resolution, re: To commence with demolition proceedings concerning 723 E. 6th St.; Resolution, re: To commence with demolition proceedings concerning 725 E. 6th St.; Resolution, re: To commence with demolition proceedings concerning 727 E. 6th St.; Resolution, re: That the number of Class A liquor licenses authorized be changed from 28 to 26 and the number of Class C2 liquor licenses authorized be changed from 3 to 2. 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 11, 2019 be allowed and payment be made for same. 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, bids were received by the City of Alton for the Washington Avenue Sanitary Sewer Improvements project, which runs from College Avenue north to Salu Street; and
WHEREAS, the low bid received for this project was submitted by Kamadulski Excavating Inc., 4336 State Route 162, Granite City, IL in the amount of $697,561.30.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS that the contract for the Washington Avenue Sanitary Sewer Improvements project has been awarded to the low bidder, Kamadulski Excavating Inc. Ms. Smith made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brake, that all bids be rejected. 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 Sarah McGibany. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that said request be approved. The Chair so ordered.
Ms. McGibany took the floor and spoke, re: Issue regarding Hotel Tax Tourism Fund.
The Chair announced that Robert Stephan, Dan Herkert and Dale Blachford would be available to answer any questions the City Council may have.
Mr. Stephan took the floor and spoke, re: Amphitheater funds. Mr. Herkert took the floor and spoke, re: Amphitheater funds.
Mr. Blachford did not speak.
Ms. Smith presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the Alton Amphitheater Commission has successfully attracted thousands of visitors to the City of Alton by the promotion of various events at the Amphitheater; and
WHEREAS, the Amphitheater is in need of additional funding on an ongoing basis to continue its mission of promoting the Alton Amphitheater and thereby producing major economic benefits to the City of Alton.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that 4-3-7-8(C) of the City Code be amended by deleting the present wording thereof and substituting the following wording therefore:
(C) After the payment of the one-eighth (1/8) share as provided by subsection A of this section, twenty-nine percent (29%) of all taxes and penalties received by the City accruing for any period after the effective date hereof shall be paid over, by the City Treasurer, to the “Riverfront Park Development and Revitalization Fund” of the City of Alton, which is an account devoted to financing improvements to Riverfront Park, enhancing its ability to promote tourism, conventions and other special events within the area and otherwise to attract nonresidents to visit the area.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that 4-3-7-8 of the City Code be further amended by adding a new subsection (D) to provide as follows:
(D) After the payment of the one-eighth (1/8) share as provided by subsection
A of this section, twenty-eight percent (28%) of all taxes and penalties received by the City accruing for any period after the effective date hereof shall be paid over, by the City Treasurer, to the “Amphitheater Concert Series Account” maintained by the City of Alton to be applied by the Alton Amphitheater Commission in furtherance of its mission.
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, the Alton Amphitheater Commission has successfully attracted thousands of visitors to the City of Alton by the promotion of various events at the Amphitheater; and
WHEREAS, thousands of visitors to events at the Amphitheater results in major economic benefits to businesses in the City of Alton and to the City of Alton government; and
WHEREAS, the Amphitheater is in need of additional funding to continue its mission in 2019.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that appropriate city officials are hereby authorized and directed to transfer $100,000.00 from the Riverfront Park Development and Revitalization Fund to the Alton Amphitheater Commission account. 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 six (6) resolutions:
1. RESOLUTION TO COMMENCE WITH DEMOLITION PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING 245 19TH 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: 245 19th St.
2. RESOLUTION TO COMMENCE WITH DEMOLITION PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING 2209/2211 Powhattan 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: 2209/2211 Powhattan St.
3. RESOLUTION TO COMMENCE WITH DEMOLITION PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING 721 E. 6th 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: 721 E. 6th St.
4. RESOLUTION TO COMMENCE WITH DEMOLITION PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING 723 E. 6th 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: 723 E. 6TH St.
5. RESOLUTION TO COMMENCE WITH DEMOLITION PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING 725 E. 6th 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: 725 E. 6th St.
6. RESOLUTION TO COMMENCE WITH DEMOLITION PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING 727 E. 6th 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: 727 E. 6th St. Ms. Smith made a motion, seconded by Mr. Campbell, 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, Lewis & Clark Community College in conjunction with the City of Alton would like to recognize the location of the first soybean growth in Illinois, as outlined in the attached soybean history; and
WHEREAS, Lewis & Clark Community College and officials of the City of Alton desire to place a marker recognizing the first soybean growth in Illinois, on Prospect Street at the sidewalk in front of the existing stone wall, 15 feet south of the alley which forms the northern edge of Loretta Towers property; and
WHEREAS, Lewis & Clark Community College has agreed to pay the cost of the marker and the any and all costs related to the maintenance of the marker.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, THAT the Public Works Director and appropriate city officials are hereby authorized and directed to work with officials from Lewis & Clark Community College for the placement of a marker on Prospect Street at the sidewalk in front of the stone wall, 15 feet south of the alley which forms the northern edge of Loretta Towers property to commemorate the first location in Illinois devoted to raising soybeans. 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 Liquor Commissioner has recommended changes to the number of authorized liquor licenses available in the City of Alton.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the number of Class A liquor licenses authorized be changed from 28 to 26 and the number of Class C2 liquor licenses authorized be changed from 3 to 2. 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. 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 Laid Over. The Chair so ordered.
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following ordinance for first reading.
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. 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. 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. 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 February 20, 2019; Alton Plan Commission, re: Minutes of March 5, 2019. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that said minutes be placed on file. The Chair so ordered.
The Clerk presented the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, for a map amendment to establish M-2 (General Industrial) zoning due to annexation agreement at the properties identified by permanent parcel numbers 19-1-08-05-00-00-006, 19-1-08-05-00- 000-016, -017, -018, 19-1-08-04-01-101-002.001, 20-1-02-32-00-000-015, -016, -002.001, -002, -015, -13, -014, 20-1-02-29-00-000-016, part of the northeast quarter of Section 5, part of the northwest quarter of Section 4, Township 5 North, part of the east half of Section 29, Township 6 North and part of the east half of Section 32, Township 6 North, Range 9 West of the Third Principal Meridian, Madison County, Illinois, be hereby approved. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Ms. Smith, that said resolution be approved.
At this time, Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following request for the floor from Eugene R. Gvillo Jr. “Bob”. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that said request be approved. The Chair so ordered.
Mr. Gvillo was not present to speak.
The vote was follows for the above and foregoing resolution:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
NAYS: None – 0
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following request for the floor from Tyler Dreith. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that said request be approved. The Chair so ordered.
Mr. Dreith took the floor and spoke, re: Special Use Permit for C-2 district for landscaping business.
The Clerk presented the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, for a text amendment to add landscaping services (a use within NAICS 561730) to the list of special uses within the C-5 (Heavy Commercial), C-2 (General Commercial), and C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) districts, BE AND HEREBY IS APPROVED. Mr. Campbell 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
APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Walker presented the following appointment of Bryan J. Schrempf to Assistant City Attorney. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Ms. Smith, that said appointment be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
NAYS: None – 0
OTHER BUSINESS
The Clerk presented the following Laid Over Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Alton, Illinois that the attached ordinance be considered pertaining to business licenses. Mr. Campbell made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said resolution be approved.
Mr. Campbell presented the following amendment:
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Alton, Illinois that the attached ordinance be considered pertaining to business licenses. Mr. Campbell made a motion, seconded by Mrs. MacAfee, that said amendment 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 Mr. Campbell, that the above and foregoing resolution as amended be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
NAYS: None – 0
APPROVAL OF ACTIONS TAKEN UNDER SUSPENSION OF RULES AT PRIOR MEETING
The Clerk presented the following three (3) resolutions:
1. WHEREAS, the City of Alton holds the Alton Municipal Band Fund; and
WHEREAS, the Alton Municipal Band Committee at its February 2019 meeting recommended approval of payments for new music not to exceed $2,600.00 and Music and Arts Crestwood has submitted an invoice totaling $2,541.70.
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 Alton Municipal Band Fund to Music and Arts Crestwood in the amount of $2541.70 pursuant to the invoices and minutes attached hereto.
2. WHEREAS, the Public Works Director has received a bid from Wegman Electric Company for the labor and materials to remove lamps and ballasts in 81 of the existing decorative street lighting poles to replace them with LED lamps in Upper Alton and North Alton; and
WHEREAS, Saint Louis Lighting Group has provided payback calculations wherein Ameren will provide a rebate in the amount of $35.00 per lamp, said calculations attached hereto; and
WHEREAS, the total cost to the City after the rebates is $13,592.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, the Mayor and Public Works Director are hereby authorized and directed to execute any and all documents necessary to hire Wegman Electric Company for the installation of purchase of 81 lamps and ballasts of the existing decorative street lighting poles to replace them with LED lamps in Upper Alton and North Alton pursuant to the attached bids from Wegman Electric Company.
3. WHEREAS, the City of Alton (Village, City, Township or Park Board) proposes to apply for PEP funds for the following project(s):
Gordon Moore Park Norside Park Killion Park Riverview Park; and
WHEREAS, the funding for the projects may exceed the actual amount granted from PEP funds in which the Village, City, Township or Park Board of City of Alton agrees to fund the completion of the project from another source;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Official Board of the Village, City, Township or Park Board of City of Alton authorizes the filing of the above listed applications to Madison County in adherence to all applicable rules and regulations of the PEP program; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Official Board of the Village, City, Township or Park Board of City of Alton hereby directs and designates the Chief Elected Official to act as the authorized representative in connection with the filing of the aforementioned applications and all concurrent meetings and hearings associated with the project approval process. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that said resolutions 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 Dale Neudecker and Bill Miller. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said request be approved. The Chair so ordered.
Mr. Neudecker took the floor and spoke, re: Bucket Brigade – Each Alderperson to go throughout ward and locate potential homes that need painting.
Mr. Miller was not present to speak.
COMMENTS OR RESOLUTIONS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Mrs. MacAfee presented the following two (2) 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. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that said resolutions be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Mr. Velloff 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. 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 four (4) resolutions:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. RESOLUTION TO COMMENCE WITH DEMOLITION PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING 923 Tonsor Rd.
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: 923 Tonsor Rd. Ms. Smith made a motion, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that said resolutions be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Mr. Brake presented the following resolution:
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. Mr. Brake made a motion, seconded by Ms. Smith, that said resolution be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Mrs. Elliott presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, a new City budget will not be 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. Mrs. Elliott made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said resolution be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Mrs. Elliott presented the following four (4) resolutions:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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. Mrs. Elliott made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said resolutions be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Mr. Boulds 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. 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 resolution:
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 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 resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
NAYS: None – 0
At this time, Mayor Walker thanked Fire Chief Sebold, Alton Fire Department, Police Chief Simmons, Alton Police Department, Public Works Director Barnhart and the Public Works Department for all of the assistance given to the Godfrey Fire Department during this time of the passing of Godfrey Fireman Captain Jake Ringering.
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
https://www.cityofaltonil.com/minutes/5/2019-03-13%20Minutes.pdf
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