City of Alton City Council met June 26.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Walker.
The Council Members present on call of the roll:
PRESENT: MacAfee, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 5
ABSENT: Campbell, Velloff - 2
Mayor Walker called upon Public Works Operations Supervisor Mitchell to lead the Pledge to the Flag.
PRESENTATION
At this time, Mayor Walker called upon Doug Bader, Chairman of the Historic Commission and representatives from the Historic Commission to present the 2019 Historical Commission Awards to the following:
PRESERVATION AWARD
321 E. 4th St. Giant City Properties, LLC
NEW CONSTRUCTION
1500 Henry St. Dr. John and Alice Stirton
COMMERCIAL
2500 College Ave Sherri’s Snacks (Indira Hulker)
STEWARDSHIP
911 Langdon St. Steve and Joan Sands
356 Bluff St. Eric and Linda Shultis
PAINT
930 Henry St. Timothy & Sylvia Sanders
800 Franklin St. Kristina Synder
312 Prospect St. Alan & Laurel Sweetman
330 Bluff St. Mike & Antoinette Varner
331 Bluff St. Ronald & Crystal Sitton
ADAPTIVE REUSE
300 Alby St. Hugh & Cheryl Halter (The Post Commons)
COUNCIL MINUTES AND COMMUNICATIONS
The Clerk presented the following Council Meeting Minutes of June 12, 2019 and the following Communications: Sheppard, Morgan & Schwaab Inc., re: Engineering Agreement; Republic Services, re: Solid Waste and Recycle Volumes for the City of Alton for the month of May, 2019. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said Minutes and Communications be placed on file. The Chair so ordered.
COMMITTEE REPORT
Chairman Brake presented the following Committee of the Whole Meeting Report for June 24, 2019. Resolution, re: Discount and Special Bills Paid; Laid Over Resolution, re: Amend Traffic Code of the City of Alton by establishing stop signs on northbound Hazel at Moore, northbound and southbound Hazel at Locust and Salu; and southbound Hazel at Powhattan; Resolution, re: That the parking lot located between Henry Street and Landmarks Boulevard be used for the Alton Farmers and Artisans Market; Resolution, re: Simmons Hanly Conroy LLC desires to hold a special event on September 28, 2019; Resolution, re: That a portion of certain streets be closed on September 28, 2019, to facilitate the Miles for Meso walk sponsored by Simmons, Hanly Conroy; Resolution, re: That the attached Ordinance be considered and that the mayor and appropriate city officials are hereby authorized and directed to execute any necessary documents to effectuate expansion of the Riverbend Enterprise Zone; Resolution, re: That a portion of certain streets be closed on June 30, 2019 to facilitate the All Wheels Drive-In Car Show; Resolution, re: Lease Agreement between the City of Alton and Nickleshooters Inc. D/B/A The Firehouse establishing a sidewalk café; Resolution, re: Givin’ It All for Guts desires to hold a special event on October 12, 2019; Resolution, re: Liberty Street between 8th Street and 9th Street, be closed on Saturday, August 3, 2019 to facilitate a block party; Resolution, re: E. 15th Street between Henry Street and Liberty Street be closed on Saturday, September 28, 2019 to facilitate a block party; Resolution, re: The Greater Madison Federation of Labor is sponsoring a Parade in the City of Alton and will require the temporary closure of Illinois Route 140, a State Highway in the City of Alton on August 24, 2019. Mr. Brake made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said report be placed on file. The Chair so ordered.
Mr. Brake 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 June 24, 2019 be allowed and payment be made for same. Mr. Brake made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: MacAfee, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 5
NAYS: None – 0
ABSENT: Campbell, Velloff – 2
Mr. Brake presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the City Council deems it advisable to amend the Traffic Code of the City of Alton by establishing stop signs on northbound Hazel at Moore, northbound and southbound Hazel at Locust and Salu; and southbound Hazel at Powhattan.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, THAT the attached ordinance be considered. Mr. Brake made a motion, seconded by Ms. Smith, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: MacAfee, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 5
NAYS: None – 0
ABSENT: Campbell, Velloff - 2
Mr. Brake presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Alderman has requested, that the parking lot located between Henry Street and Landmarks Boulevard be used on Wednesday’s from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. beginning on July 3, 2019 and ending September 25, 2019 and on Saturday’s from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. beginning May 11, 2019 and ending October 19, 2019, for the Alton Farmers and Artisans Market; 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 to effectuate the temporary use for Alton Farmers and Artisans Market of the parking lot located at the southwest corner of Henry Street and Landmarks Boulevard on the dates and times as specified below:
May 11, 18, 25, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
July 6, 13, 20, 27, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
August 7, 14, 21, 28, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
September 7, 14, 21, 28, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
September 4, 11, 18, 25, 2019 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
October 5, 12, 19, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m..
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that any extra labor costs incurred by the City as it relates to the implementation of this Resolution shall be reimbursed by Alton Main Street. Mr. Brake made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: MacAfee, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 5
NAYS: None – 0
ABSENT: Campbell, Velloff - 2
Mr. Brake presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Simmons Hanly Conroy LLC desires to hold a special event on September 28, 2019, between the parking lot and the fountain located at 1 Court Street, which event shall include the outdoor distribution of alcoholic beverages during the Miles for Meso walk; and
WHEREAS, the sale of alcoholic beverages on the City of Alton property, requires a variance from the Alton City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the following special event be and is hereby approved pursuant to City of Alton Code 4-4-9 and a variance is hereby granted for sale and distribution of alcoholic liquors on public property;
The Miles for Meso walk shall be entitled to distribute alcoholic liquor on Court Street between the parking lot and the fountain on September 28, 2019, during the Miles for Meso walk to be held on that date with Simmons Hanly Conroy
LLC to be responsible for any extra labor costs incurred by the City as it relates to this event.
Mr. Brake made a motion, seconded by Mrs. MacAfee, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: MacAfee, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 5
NAYS: None – 0
ABSENT: Campbell, Velloff - 2
Mr. Brake presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Alderman Brian Campbell has requested, that a portion of certain streets be closed on September 28, 2019, to facilitate the Miles for Meso walk sponsored by Simmons, Hanley, Conroy; 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 on September 28, 2019, of the portions of the following streets as specified below:
Fourth Street between Easton Street and George Street from 7:00 A.M. until Noon
Court Street from Fourth Street to Fifth Street from 7:00 A.M. until Noon
No parking on the north side of Fourth Street from George Street to Henry Street from 8:30 A.M. until 10:30 A.M.
No parking on the west side of Henry Street between Fourth and Fifteenth Streets from 8:30 A.M. until 10:30 A.M.
Barricades (type 3) will block traffic at Eleventh and Twelfth Streets at Alby
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS that Simmons, Hanley, Conroy is the sponsor of this event and will be responsible for any labor costs incurred by the City as it relates to this event. Mr. Brake made a motion, seconded by Mrs. MacAfee, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: MacAfee, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 5
NAYS: None – 0
ABSENT: Campbell, Velloff - 2
Mr. Brake presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the City Council previously approved Ordinance Number 7436 entitled “An Ordinance Establishing an Enterprise Zone within the City of Alton”, said enterprise zone being a portion of a larger enterprise zone encompassing contiguous portions of the City of Alton, Bethalto, East Alton, Hartford, Roxana, South Roxana, Wood River, and the County of Madison; and
WHEREAS, upon the request of the Village of Bethalto and St. Louis Regional Airport, it has been determined that it is necessary and in the best interest of the City of Alton, and economic development interests countywide, to add new property in and around the Village of Bethalto to accommodate future commercial development opportunities;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the attached ordinance be considered and that the mayor and appropriate city officials are hereby authorized and directed to execute any necessary documents to effectuate expansion of the Riverbend Enterprise Zone. Mr. Brake made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: MacAfee, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 5
NAYS: None – 0
ABSENT: Campbell, Velloff - 2
Mr. Brake presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Alderman Campbell has requested, that a portion of certain streets be closed on June 30, 2019 from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., to facilitate the All Wheels Drive-In Car Show; 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 to effectuate the temporary closure on June 30, 2019 from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. of the portions of the following streets and City owned properties as specified below:
Third Street from Piasa Street to State Street State Street from Broadway to Fourth Street Belle Street from Third Street to Fourth Street Fourth Street from Piasa to Belle Street
The two parking lots, on the south side of Third Street between State Street and Piasa Street, adjacent to Third Street
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the Alton Police Department provide 60 “No Parking” signs to be placed along the streets and in the parking lots on Saturday, June 30, 2019. Mr. Brake made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: MacAfee, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 5
NAYS: None – 0
ABSENT: Campbell, Velloff - 2
Mr. Brake presented the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the attached Lease Agreement between the City of Alton and Nickleshooters Inc. D/B/A The Firehouse, be and hereby is approved subject to Nickleshooters Inc. D/B/A The Firehouse complying with the requirements in establishing a sidewalk café. Upon approval of application and payment of any application fees and/or lease fees, the Mayor is authorized to execute the Lease Agreement. Mr. Brake made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: MacAfee, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 5
NAYS: None – 0
ABSENT: Campbell, Velloff - 2
Mr. Brake presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Givin’ It All for Guts desires to hold a special event on October 12, 2019, Which event shall include the sale or distribution of alcoholic beverages; and
WHEREAS, the sale of alcoholic beverages on the City of Alton property, at the Alton Amphitheatre, requires a variance from the Alton City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the following special event be and is hereby approved pursuant to City of Alton Code 4-4-9 and a variance is hereby granted for sale and distribution of alcoholic liquors on public property:
Givin’ It All for Guts shall be entitled to distribute alcoholic liquor at the 5K
Event on October 12, 2019 at the Alton Amphitheatre.
Mr. Brake made a motion, seconded by Ms. Smith, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: MacAfee, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 5
NAYS: None – 0
ABSENT: Campbell, Velloff - 2
Mr. Brake presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Alderman Velloff has requested Liberty Street between 8th Street and 9th Street, be closed on Saturday, August 3, 2019, from 12:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m., to facilitate a block party; 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 to effectuate the temporary closure of the portion of the following streets on the time and dates specified below:
1. Liberty Street between 8th Street and 9th Street, be closed on Saturday, August 3, 2019, from 12:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m., to facilitate a block party. Mr. Brake made a motion, seconded by Mrs. MacAfee, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: MacAfee, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 5
NAYS: None – 0
ABSENT: Campbell, Velloff - 2
Mr. Brake presented the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, IL, that the Public Works Dept., Police Dept., and Fire Department are hereby authorized and directed to effectuate the temporary closure of that portion of the following streets on the time and dates specified below:
1. E. 15th Street between Henry Street and Liberty Street be closed on Saturday, September 28, 2019, from 3:00 pm until 11:59 pm, to facilitate a block party. Mr. Brake made a motion, seconded by Mrs. MacAfee, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: MacAfee, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 5
NAYS: None – 0
ABSENT: Campbell, Velloff - 2
Mr. Brake presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the Greater Madison County Federation of Labor is sponsoring a Parade in the City of Alton which constitutes a public purpose;
WHEREAS, this 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 August 24th, 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, east on Brown Street from Illinois Route 140 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 Greater Madison Council Federation of Labor 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 Greater Madison County Federation of Labor 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 Greater Madison County Federation of Labor 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 Greater Madison County Federation of Labor 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 Mrs. Elliott, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: MacAfee, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 5
NAYS: None – 0
ABSENT: Campbell, Velloff - 2
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following ordinance for first reading.
Ordinance No. 7710. An Ordinance amending Ordinance Number 7436 to add territory in and around the Village of Bethalto to the Riverbend Enterprise Zone. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said Rules of the Council be Suspended in order to act upon said ordinance. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: MacAfee, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds, Mayor Walker – 6
NAYS: None – 0
ABSENT: Campbell, Velloff - 2
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following ordinance for second reading.
Ordinance No. 7710. An Ordinance amending Ordinance Number 7436 to add territory in and around the Village of Bethalto to the Riverbend Enterprise Zone. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said ordinance be adopted. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: MacAfee, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 5
NAYS: None – 0
ABSENT: Campbell, Velloff - 2
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following ordinance for second reading.
Amended Ordinance No. 7699. 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, 2019 and ending March 31, 2020. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said amended ordinance be adopted. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: MacAfee, Smith, Brake, Boulds – 4
NAYS: Elliott – 1
ABSENT: Campbell, Velloff - 2
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following ordinance for second reading.
Ordinance No. 7702. An Ordinance granting a special use permit to allow the operation of a BK’s lawn care at 2513 Merchant Street, Alton, Illinois. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brake, that said ordinance be adopted. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: MacAfee, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 5
NAYS: None – 0
ABSENT: Campbell, Velloff - 2
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following ordinance for second reading.
Ordinance No. 7704. An Ordinance granting a special use permit to allow an additional digital face on the sign located at 309-317 Homer Adams Parkway Alton, Illinois. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Ms. Smith, that said ordinance be adopted. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: MacAfee, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 5
NAYS: None – 0
ABSENT – Campbell, Velloff - 2
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following ordinance for second reading.
Ordinance No. 7706. An Ordinance granting a special use permit to allow a grid roof mount solar panel at the property located at 2511 Donald Avenue, Alton, Illinois. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brake, that said ordinance be adopted. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: MacAfee, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 5
NAYS: None – 0
ABSENT: Campbell, Velloff - 2
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following ordinance for second reading.
Ordinance No. 7707. An Ordinance granting a special use permit to allow the operation of a taxi service at 1317 Milton Road, Alton, Illinois. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said ordinance be adopted. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: MacAfee, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 5
NAYS: None – 0
ABSENT: Campbell, Velloff - 2
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following ordinance for second reading.
Ordinance No. 7708. An Ordinance granting a special use permit to allow the operation of a used car lot at 200 Dreith Street, Alton, Illinois. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said ordinance be adopted. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: MacAfee, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 5
NAYS: None – 0
ABSENT: Campbell, Velloff - 2
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following ordinance for second reading.
Ordinance No. 7709. An Ordinance granting a special use permit to allow a grid roof mount solar panel at the property located at 3537 Western Avenue, Alton, Illinois. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said ordinance be adopted. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: MacAfee, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 5
NAYS: None – 0
ABSENT: Campbell, Velloff - 2
REPORTS AND/OR RESOLUTIONS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES
The Clerk presented the following Civil Service Commission, re: Minutes of June 5, 2019; Alton Historic Commission, re: Minutes of January 15, 2019; February 5, 2019; February 19, 2019; March 5, 2019; March 19, 2019; April 3, 2019; April 16, 2019; May 7, 2019; May 21, 2019; Appearance Review Commission, re: Minutes of January 2, 2019; January 30, 2019; February 13, 2019; March 13, 2019; March 27, 2019; April 10, 2019; April 24, 2019. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Ms. Smith, 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 three (3) ordinances.
1. Ordinance No. 7701. An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 7364, accepting the proposal of Illinois American Water Company for the sale and purchase of the wastewater collection, treatment and disposal facilities.
2. Ordinance No. 7703. An Ordinance granting a special use permit to allow the operation of a landscape business at 730 E. Broadway, Alton, Illinois.
3. Ordinance No. 7705. An Ordinance granting a special use permit to allow a guesthouse at the property located at 508 William Street, Alton, Illinois. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Ms. Smith, that said ordinances be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: MacAfee, Smith, Brake, Boulds, Mayor Walker - 5
NAYS: Elliott – 1
ABSENT: Campbell, Velloff - 2
PUBLIC FORUM ADDRESSING CITY BUSINESS
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following request for the floor from Joshua Young; Latisha Price. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Ms. Smith, that said request be approved. The Chair so ordered.
Mr. Young took the floor and spoke, re: Ride share program.
Ms. Price took the floor and spoke, re: On getting assistance from the City of Alton for transportation for the Community.
COMMENTS OR RESOLUTIONS FROM THE COUNCIL
Mrs. MacAfee presented the following resolution:
RESOLUTION TO COMMENCE WITH DEMOLITION PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING 1333 State 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: 1333 State St. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said resolution be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Ms. Smith presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Alderwoman Smith has requested, that a portion of certain streets be closed on August 10, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. to facilitate the Going Back to Mexico event by the Mexico Homecoming Committee; 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 on Highland Avenue between Gold Street and Silver Street on August 10, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. on the condition that the Mexico Homecoming Committee shall be responsible for any extra labor costs incurred by the City as it relates to this event. Ms. Smith 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:
RESOLUTION TO COMMENCE WITH DEMOLITION PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING 112 Tara Ct.
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: 112 Tara Ct. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said resolution be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
At this time, Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, to go into Executive Session to discuss collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representative, pursuant to the Illinois Open Meetings Act, 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (2). I further move that Mayor Walker, Jim Schrempf, Amanda Scoggins, Kirby Ontis, Cameo Foster, Bob Barnhart, Rodney Caffey and Kim Clark, John Gilbert, Bernie Sebold and Jake Simmons be requested to attend the executive session. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: MacAfee, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 5
NAYS: None – 0
ABSENT: Campbell, Velloff – 2
The City Council adjourned to Executive Session at 7:17 P.M.
The City Council reconvened at 7:28 P.M. and the following were present:
PRESENT: MacAfee, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 5
ABSENT: Campbell, Velloff – 2
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: MacAfee, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 5
NAYS: None – 0
ABSENT: Campbell, Velloff – 2
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