City of Alton City Council met June 12.
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 Public Works Director Bob Barnhart to lead the Pledge to the Flag.
PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor Walker called the Public Hearing open the following were present: PRESENT: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7 ABSENT: None – 0
The Public Hearing opened at 6:33 P.M.
The Clerk read the following Notice of Public Hearing.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BY THE CORPORATE AUTHORITIES OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the Budget and Appropriation documents for the City of Alton, for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2019, will be on file and conveniently available to public inspection at the Comptroller’s Office, 101 E. Third St., Alton, Illinois, beginning at 9:00 A.M., on May 31, 2019 and thereafter for not less than ten days.
NOTICE IS FURTHER HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing on the Appropriation Ordinance for the City of Alton for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2019 will be held at 6:30 P.M., on the 12th day of June, 2019 in the Alton City Hall – Council Chambers, 101 E. Third St., Alton, Illinois, and that action by the City Council will be taken on said appropriation ordinance at the regular Council Meeting thereafter.
Dated this 24th day of May, 2019.
s/Brant Walker
BRANT WALKER, MAYOR
s/Mary T. Boulds
MARY T. BOULDS, CITY CLERK
Mayor Walker asked if there were any questions or comments from the Aldermen.
Mayor Walker asked if there were any questions or comments from the Public.
Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that the Public Hearing adjourn. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7 NAYS: None – 0
The Public Hearing adjourned at 6:34 P.M.
COUNCIL MINUTES, COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORT OF OFFICERS
The Clerk presented the following Council Meeting Minutes of May 22, 2019 and the following Communications: Debra D. Ming-Mendoza, County Clerk – Madison County, re: Alton Square Mall TIF; Illinois State Police, re: Forfeited Funds and the following Report of Officers: Department of Building and Zoning, re: Monthly Report for May, 2019; Alton Fire Department, re: Monthly Fire Damage Report to Assessor’s Office for May, 2019; Alton Fire Department, re: Estimated Fire Loss for May, 2019; Alton Fire Department, re: Largest Single Fire Loss for May, 2019; City Treasurer, re: Monthly Report for May, 2019. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that said Minutes, Communications and Report of Officers be placed on file. The Chair so ordered.
COMMITTEE REPORT
Chairman Brake presented the following Committee of the Whole Meeting Report for June 10, 2019; Resolution, re: Discount and Special Bills paid; Laid Over Resolution, re: City Council consider a Budget and Appropriation Ordinance No. 7699; Resolution, re: Notice of Sale concerning 2436 Seminary St.; Resolution, re: Demolition proceedings concerning 3308 Franor St.; Resolution, re: Demolition proceedings concerning 2813 Sunnyside; Resolution, re: Demolition proceedings concerning 3209 Franor St.; Laid Over Resolution, re: 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; Resolution, re: City of Alton previously authorized the sale of the City sanitary sewer system to Illinois American Water and after consultation with Scheffel & Boyle Company and the independent auditor for the City, the Mayor and Staff recommend that the net proceeds from the sale be divided equally between the City of Alton Fireman’s Pension Fund and the City of Alton Board of Trustees Police Pension Fund. 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 10, 2019 be allowed and payment be made. Mr. Brake 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
Mr. Brake presented the following amended resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Alton, Madison County, Illinois, that the City Council consider a Budget and Appropriation Ordinance No. 7699 in substantially the form as attached hereto for the fiscal year commencing on the 1st day of April, 2019 and ending on the 31st day of March, 2020. Mr. Brake made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said amended resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Boulds – 6
NAYS: Elliott - 1
Mr. Brake presented the following resolution:
Whereas, the property owned by the City of Alton commonly known as 2436 Seminary St., 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 2436 Seminary St., Alton, Illinois be published by the City Clerk for three consecutive weeks in a qualified newspaper published in the City of Alton. Mr. Brake 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
Mr. Brake presented the following three (3) resolutions:
1. RESOLUTION TO COMMENCE WITH DEMOLITION PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING 3308 Franor 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: 3308 Franor St.
2. RESOLUTION TO COMMENCE WITH DEMOLITION PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING 2813 Sunnyside 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: 2813 Sunnyside St.
3. RESOLUTION TO COMMENCE WITH DEMOLITION PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING 3209 Franor 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: 3209 Franor St. Mr. Brake 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
Mr. Brake presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the City of Alton previously authorized the sale of the City sanitary sewer system to Illinois American Water; and
WHEREAS, the ordinance approving said sale provided that the proceeds from the sale shall go to the City of Alton Fireman’s Pension Fund and the City of Alton Board of Trustees Police Pension Fund in proportions to be determined; and
WHEREAS, after consultation with Scheffel & Boyle Company and the independent auditor for the City, the Mayor and staff recommend that the net proceeds from the sale be divided equally between the City of Alton Fireman’s Pension Fund and the City of Alton Board of Trustees Police Pension Fund.
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved that the attached ordinance be considered. Mr. Brake 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, Boulds – 6
NAYS: Elliott - 1
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following ordinance for first reading.
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. Campbell, that said ordinance be adopted.
Mrs. MacAfee presented the following amendment:
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 amendment be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Boulds – 6
NAYS: Elliott - 1
Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that the above and foregoing ordinance as amended be Laid Over. The Chair so ordered.
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following ordinance for first reading.
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. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that the Rules of the Council be Suspended in order to act on said ordinance. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Boulds, Mayor Walker – 7
NAYS: Elliott - 1
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following ordinance for second reading.
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. 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, Boulds – 6
NAYS: Elliott - 1
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following ordinance for first 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. Velloff, that said ordinance be Laid Over. The Chair so ordered.
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following ordinance for first reading.
Ordinance No. 7703. An Ordinance granting a special use permit to allow the operation of a landscape business at 730 E. Broadway, Alton, Illinois. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that the Rules of the Council be Suspended in order to act on 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. 7703. An Ordinance granting a special use permit to allow the operation of a landscape business at 730 E. Broadway, Alton, Illinois. 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
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following ordinance for first 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 Mr. Campbell, that said ordinance be Laid Over. The Chair so ordered.
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following ordinance for second reading.
Ordinance No. 7700. An Ordinance ascertaining the Prevailing Rate of Wages for Laborers, Workmen, and Mechanics employed on Public Works for 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 Alton Amphitheater Commission, re: Minutes of March 18, 2019; Minutes of May 20, 2019; Civil Service Commission, re: Minutes of May 15, 2019; Alton Plan Commission, re: Minutes of June 4, 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, that a special use permit to allow a guest house at the property identified by permanent parcel number 23-2-07-11-18-302-014, Section 11, Township 5 North, Range 10 West of the Third Principal Meridian, also known as 508 William, Alton, Illinois. Mr. Campbell made a motion, seconded by Mrs. MacAfee, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
NAYS: None – 0
The Clerk presented the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that a special use permit be granted on the property identified by permanent parcel number 23-2- 08-07-18-301-002, Section 7, Township 5 North, Range 9 West of the Third Principal Meridian, also known as 2511 Donald, Alton, Illinois, for roof-mounted solar panel, BE AND HEREBY IS APPROVED. Mr. Brake 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
The Clerk presented the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that a special use permit on the property identified by permanent parcel number 23-2-08-07-16- 403-026, Section 7, Township 5 North, Range 9 West of the Third Principal Meridian, also known as 1317 Milton Road, Alton, Illinois, for a taxi company, BE AND HEREBY IS APPROVED. Mr. Boulds 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
The Clerk presented the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that a special use permit at the property identified by permanent parcel number 23-1-08-17-03- 301-014.001, Section 17, Township 5 North, Range 9 West of the Third Principal Meridian, also known as 200 Dreith, Alton, Illinois, for a used car lot. Mr. Boulds 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
The Clerk presented the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that a special use permit at the property identified by permanent parcel number 23-2-08-17-05- 106-010, Section 17, Township 5 North, Range 9 West of the Third Principal Meridian, also known as 3537 Western, Alton, Illinois, for solar panels. Mr. Boulds 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
The Clerk presented the following five (5) ordinances for first reading.
Ordinance No. 7705. An Ordinance granting a special use permit to allow a guesthouse at the property located at 508 William Street, Alton, Illinois.
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.
Ordinance No. 7707. An Ordinance granting a special use permit to allow the operation of a taxi service at 1317 Milton Road, Alton, Illinois.
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.
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.
The Clerk presented the following ordinance for second reading.
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. Campbell made a motion, seconded by Mrs. MacAfee, that said Rules of the Council be Suspended in order to act on said ordinance. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds, Mayor Walker – 8
NAYS: None – 0
Mr. Campbell made a motion, seconded by Mrs. MacAfee, that the above and foregoing ordinance be adopted. 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 above and foregoing Ordinance No. 7706; Ordinance No. 7707; Ordinance No. 7708; Ordinance No. 7709 be Laid Over. The Chair so ordered.
RESIGNATIONS
Mayor Walker presented the following resignation of Martha S. Roberts from the Alton Municipal Band. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, resignation 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 Jesse Jemison to the Alton Housing Authority; Reappointment of Brett Stawar to the Alton Amphitheater Commission; Appointment of Melissa Bock to the Alton Municipal Band; Appointment of Kasey Oglesby to the Alton Municipal Band. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that said appointments and reappointment 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 two (2) resolutions:
1. WHEREAS, the City of Alton has received a Great Streets planning grant through the East-West Gateway Council of Governments for downtown corridor planning, the scope of which includes the provision of consultant services and the development of a detailed plan; and
WHEREAS, the City of Alton is required to provide twenty percent (20%) of the total project costs as the local share;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the attached Funding Agreement by and between the City of Alton and East-West Gateway with said local share appropriated from the Riverfront TIF Project account.
2. WHEREAS, bids were received by the Illinois Department of Transportation on April 26, 2019 for the improvement of Washington Avenue known as Section 15-00237-00-PV located from College Avenue to north of Salu Street; and,
WHEREAS, three (3) bids were received by IDOT for this project ranging from $622,114.93 to $716,787.00, and the low bid submitted by Charles E. Mahoney Co. from Swansea, Illinois in the amount of $622,114.93 was 9.70% above the engineer’s estimate of $567,093.50; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the City of Alton concurs with the Illinois Department of Transportation’s award of the construction contract for the project to the low bidder. 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 Jeff Reynolds and Nick Pendergrass. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that said request be approved.
Mr. Reynolds took the floor and ask if there were any questions regarding special use permit to use building as a cab office.
Mr. Pendergrass took the floor and ask if there were any questions regarding special use permit for 508 William to be used as a guest house.
COMMENTS OR RESOLUTIONS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL Mr. Campbell presented the following seven (7) resolutions:
1. 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 p.m. – 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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. Campbell made a motion, seconded by Mr. Velloff, that said resolutions be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Mr. Velloff presented the following two (2) resolutions:
1. 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 that 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.
2. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, 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. Velloff 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:
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 County 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 Ms. Smith, that said resolution be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Mr. Brake presented the following Petition, re: Mark Anderson request a special use permit at 3001 Washington, Alton, IL 62002 for a Used Car Sales. Mr. Brake made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said petition be referred to the Plan Commission. The Chair so ordered.
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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