Alton City Council met Aug. 28.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
Mayor – Brant Walker
City Clerk – Mary T. Boulds
City Treasurer – Cameo C. Holland
ALDERMEN
Ward 1 – Brian Campbell Ward 5 – Charles Brake
Ward 2 – Carolyn MacAfee Ward 6 – Stephanie J. Elliott
Ward 3 – Mike Velloff Ward 7 – David Boulds
Ward 4 – Tammy Smith
1. CALL TO ORDER.
2. ROLL CALL.
3. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG.
4. READING OF PROCLAMATIONS.
5. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 14, 2019. (PLACE ON FILE)
6. PETITIONS:
a. Petition, re: Arrow Signs & Outdoor Adv. request a Special Use Permit to allow the erection of (1) double-faced LED Electronic Message Center Display at 3400 Fosterburg Rd., Alton, IL. (REFER TO PLAN COMMISSION)
7. REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEE:
A. Committee of the Whole Meeting Report for August 26, 2019. (Place on File) (Brake)
a. Resolution, re: Finance Committee Bills be allowed and payment be made.
b. Resolution, re: That Broadway between Langdon Street and Alton Street be closed beginning September 21, 2019 to facilitate the Mississippi Earthtones Festival sponsored by Alton Main Street.
c. Resolution, re: Sycamore Street between Mildred and Miller Street, be closed on Saturday, August 3, 2019, to facilitate a block party.
d. Resolution, re: That the attached Ordinance pertaining to establishing a no parking zone in front of 513 State Street be considered.
e. Resolution, re: State of Illinois passed SB0690 authorizing licensed establishments to operate up to 6 video gaming terminals and that the attached ordinance be considered.
f. Resolution, re: Buxton has submitted a proposal to the City of Alton and to the Village of Godfrey to offer a retail recruitment and retention solution for the benefit of each community and that the Mayor and appropriate city officials are authorized and directed to execute on behalf of the City of Alton the proposal for the services of Buxton.
g. Resolution, re: To commence with demolition proceedings concerning 413 Monument Ave.
h. Resolution, re: To commence with demolition proceedings concerning 1023 Diamond St.
i. Resolution, re: St. Mary’s Catholic Church has requested, that 3rd Street between Langdon Street and Henry Street and Langdon Street between 3rd and 4th Streets be closed beginning October 11, 2019 until October 13, 2019 to facilitate St. Mary’s Oktoberfest.
j. Resolution, re: St. Mary’s desires to hold a special event October 11, 2019 through October 13, 2019, and that the following special event be and is hereby approved pursuant to City of Alton Code 4-4-9B and a variance is hereby granted for sale and distribution of alcoholic liquors.
k. Resolution, re: That Amelia Street from the west end of the Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church located at 2621 Amelia Street to its intersection with Clawson Street be closed on September 21, 2019, to facilitate a church event.
l. Resolution, re: East End is sponsoring a Halloween Parade in the City of Alton which constitutes a public purpose and this Halloween Parade will require the temporary closure of IL Route140 and IL Route 67, a State Highway in the City of Alton from Main Street to Piasa Street and from 9th Street to Henry Street on October 31, 2019.
m. Resolution, re: The Office of the Comptroller has recommended changes to the billing procedures with regard to the refuse charge of the City of Alton and that the attached ordinance be considered.
n. Resolution, re: The Fire Chief has recommended to offer for sale certain items of surplus personal property through the on-line auction service of, Govdeals.com and that the Deputy Comptroller be and is hereby authorized to list for sale through Govdeals.com, the surplus items of personal property owned by the City of Alton as identified below with the proceeds from the sale being deposited into the City of Alton General Fund.
8. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES. (Mayor Pro Tem)
a. Ordinance No. 7714. An Ordinance amending Chapter 20 of Title 4 of the City Code pertaining to Video Terminals. (SUSPEND RULES - ADOPT)
b. Ordinance No. 7715. An Ordinance authorizing the City of Alton to enter into an agreement with American Cruise Line Inc. (SUSPEND RULES – ADOPT)
9. REPORTS AND/OR RESOLUTIONS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES.
a. Civil Service Commission, re: Minutes of August 7, 2019. (PLACE ON FILE)
b. Alton Amphitheater Commission, re: Minutes of July 22, 2019. (PLACE ON FILE)
10. RESIGNATIONS.
11. APPOINTMENTS.
12. APPROVAL OF ACTIONS TAKEN UNDER SUSPENSION OF RULES AT PRIOR MEETING.
a. Ordinance No. 7712. An Ordinance granting a Special Use Permit to allow the operation of a used car lot at 3001 Washington, Alton, Illinois.
b. Ordinance No. 7713. An Ordinance granting a Special Use Permit to allow a electronic message sign at 219 E. Fourth Street Alton, Illinois.
c. Resolution, re: That the City Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to make payment from the Oriental Garden Fund to Peggy Tavernier in the amount of $254.00 pursuant to the minutes and invoices attached hereto.
d. Resolution, re: That the public works director Bob Barnhart is hereby authorized and directed to effectuate the emergency repairs to Barons Commerce Parkway as recommended by the engineer of Sheppard Morgan and Schwaab without formal bidding procedures.
e. Resolution, re: The retaining wall along Riverview Drive west of Park Drive, showed signs of further deteriation and sliding down the bluff face, causing additional fractures and cracking in the wall, sidewalk, curb, and pavement in the immediate area and that the Public Works Director of the City of Alton be and is hereby authorized to begin emergency procedures to stabilize the retaining wall from further collapse.
f. Resolution, re: That an ordinance be presented at our next regular City Council meeting to approve a Lease Agreement with American Cruise Line Inc. in substantially the form as attached hereto.
13. PUBLIC FORUM ADDRESSING CITY BUSINESS.
14. COMMENTS OR RESOLUTIONS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL.
15. EXECUTIVE SESSION. (optional)
a. To consider information regarding appointment, employment or dismissal of an employee;
b. Collective negotiation matters; and
c. Litigation presently pending or matters where litigation is probable or imminent. d. Other.
16. ADJOURN.
https://www.cityofaltonil.com/minutes/5/2019-08-28%20Agenda.pdf
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