City of Alton City Council met July 24.
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, Boulds – 6
ABSENT: Elliott - 1
Mayor Walker called upon Alderman Boulds to lead the Pledge to the Flag.
BID OPENING
Mayor Walker presented the following:
BID OPENING – PROPOSAL FOR PURCHASE OF 2436 SEMINARY BLVD.
At this time, Corporation Counselor Jim Schrempf read the one (1) Bid Proposal received on July 19, 2019. The Bid was submitted by David Thompson in the amount of $1,177.00 for the property located at 2436 Seminary Blvd., Alton, Illinois. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Ms. Smith, that said bid be accepted. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Boulds – 6
NAYS: None – 0
ABSENT: Elliott - 1
PRESENTATION
At this time, Mayor Walker called upon Sam Borders, Madison County Community Development, to present the 2019 Consolidated Annual Action Plan Summary.
COUNCIL MINUTES, COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORT OF OFFICERS
The Clerk presented the following Council Meeting Minutes of July 10, 2019 and the following Communications: Republic Services, re: Solid Waste and Recycle Volumes for the City of Alton for the month of June, 2019; Union Pacific Railroad, re: Notice of proposed major change in crossing protection; Corporation Counselor Jim Schrempf, re: Final court order for the lawsuit by the Fosterburg Fire Protection District with regard to the Larry Mann’s annexation and the following Report of Officers: City Treasurer, re: Monthly Report for June, 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 July 22, 2019. Resolution, re: Discount and Special Bills Paid; Resolution, re: To commence with demolition proceedings concerning 1310 State St.; Resolution, re: To commence with demolition proceedings concerning 1036 Union St.; Resolution, re: Execution of the Alton Housing authority Agreement for the provision of supplemental police services between the City of Alton and the Alton Housing Authority; Resolution, re: The property owned by the City of Alton commonly known at 504 Brookside Ave., Alton, Illinois is found to be surplus property and is no longer necessary for any public purpose of the City of Alton. 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 July 22, 2019 be allowed and payment be made for same. 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: None – 0
ABSENT: Elliott - 1
Mr. Brake presented the following two (2) resolutions:
1. RESOLUTION TO COMMENCE WITH DEMOLITION PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING 1310 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: 1310 State St.
2. RESOLUTION TO COMMENCE WITH DEMOLITION PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING 1036 Union St.
WHEREAS, it is necessary to effect the demolition of certain structures deemed unsafe under 65 ILCS 5/11-3-1, 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: 1036 Union St. Mr. Brake made a motion, seconded by Ms. Smith, that said resolutions be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Boulds – 6
NAYS: None – 0
ABSENT: Elliott – 1
Mr. Brake presented the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the execution of the ALTON HOUSING AUTHORITY AGREEMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF SUPPLEMENTAL POLICE SERVICES between the City of Alton and the Alton Housing Authority in the form attached hereto and made a part hereof is hereby ratified and confirmed. Mr. Brake made a motion, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Boulds – 6
NAYS: None – 0
ABSENT: Elliott – 1
Mr. Brake presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the property owned by the City of Alton commonly known as 504 Brookside Ave., 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 504 Brookside Ave., 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, Boulds – 6
NAYS: None – 0
ABSENT: Elliott – 1
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES.
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following ordinance for second reading.
Ordinance No. 7711. An Ordinance amending the Traffic Code of the City of Alton, Illinois, to establish stop signs. 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: None – 0
ABSENT: Elliott – 1
REPORTS AND/OR RESOLUTIONS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES
The Clerk presented the following Civil Service Commission, re: Minutes of July 3, 2019; Alton Plan Commission, re: Minutes of July 9, 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 be granted on the property identified by permanent parcel number 23-1- 08-06-10-101-015, Section 6, Township 5 North, Range 9 West of the Third Principal Meridian, also known as 3001 Washington, Alton, Illinois, for used car sales, 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, Boulds – 6
NAYS: None – 0
ABSENT: Elliott – 1
APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Walker presented the following reappointment of Thomas Fleming to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. MacAfee, that said reappointment be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Boulds – 6
NAYS: None – 0
ABSENT: Elliott – 1
APPROVAL OF ACTIONS TAKEN UNDER SUSPENSION OF RULES AT PRIOR MEETING
The Clerk presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Simmons Hanley Conroy has requested, that a portion of certain streets be closed on July 20, 2019, to facilitate the 20th year anniversary celebration of Simmons, Hanley, Conroy; and
WHEREAS, Simmons Hanly Conroy desires to hold a special event on July 20, 2019, between the parking lot and the fountain located a 1 Court Street, which event shall include the outdoor distribution of alcoholic beverages; 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 July 20, 2019, of the portions of the following streets as specified below:
Court Street from Fourth Street to the foundations in front of Marquette High Schools from 3:00 P.M. until 11:00 P.M.
George Street from Fourth Street to the fountains in front of Marquette High School from 3:00 P.M. until 11:00 P.M.
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:
Simmons Hanly Conroy shall be entitled to distribute alcoholic liquor on Court Street between the parking lot and the fountain on July 20, 2019, during the 20th year anniversary celebration 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. Campbell 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: None – 0
ABSENT: Elliott – 1
COMMENTS OR RESOLUTIONS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL Mr. Campbell presented the following Resolution and Petition:
1. RESOLUTION TO COMMENCE WITH DEMOLITION PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING 1806 Woodland 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 is officials and agents are hereby authorized to pursue appropriate legal action against such properties in the Circuit Court as listed below: 1806 Woodland Ave.
2. Petition, re: Arrow Custom Signs, Lighting & Outdoor Adv. request a Special Use Permit at 219 E. 4th Street, Alton, Illinois for LED Signs. Mr. Campbell made a motion, seconded by Mr. Velloff, that said resolution be referred to the Committee of the Whole and said Petition be referred to the Plan Commission. The Chair so ordered.
Mrs. MacAfee presented the following resolution:
RESOLUTION TO COMMENCE WITH DEMOLITION PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING 1010 Alton 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: 1010 Alton St. Mrs. MacAfee 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 resolution:
RESOLUTION TO COMMENCE WITH DEMOLITION PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING 1815 Smith 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: 1815 Smith Ave. Ms. Smith made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brake, that said resolution 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 1218 Clawson 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: 1218 Clawson 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.
Mr. Boulds presented the following three (3) resolutions:
1. WHEREAS, Greater Madison County Federation of Laborers desires to hold a special event on August 21, 2019 and August 24, 2019, which event shall include the outdoor sale of food and alcoholic beverages; and
WHEREAS, the sale of alcoholic beverages on the City of Alton property, at Gordon Moore Park, 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:
Greater Madison County Federation of Laborers shall be entitled to sell alcoholic liquor at the Annual Labor Day Family Picnic and Softball Tournament on August 21, 2019 and August 24, 2019 at Gordon Moore Park.
2. WHEREAS, the Fire Chief of the City of Alton has recommended purchasing 10 sections of 5” fire hose; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Chief has solicited bids from four vendors and obtained the lowest bid from Sentinel Emergency Solutions.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the Fire Chief is authorized to purchase from Sentinel Emergency Solutions, 10 sections of 5” hose at the total cost of $5,560.00 to be paid from line 9712 of the fire department budget.
3. RESOLUTION TO COMMENCE WITH DEMOLITION PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING 501 Clay 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: 501 Clay St. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Ms. Smith, that said resolutions be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Mr. Boulds presented the following three (3) resolutions:
1. WHEREAS, the City of Alton holds the Alton Municipal Band Fund; and
WHEREAS, the Alton Municipal Band Committee at its July 10, 2019 meeting recommended approval of a payment to Music & Arts in the amount of $11.50 and
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 & Arts in the amount of $11.50 pursuant to the invoices and minutes attached hereto.
2. WHEREAS, Alderman Velloff has requested that Blair Street from Central to Liberty Street be closed on August 10, 2019, from 7:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. for an event at Millennium Temple Church; 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. Blair Street Central to Liberty Street, be closed on August 10, 2019, from 7:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. for an event at Millennium Temple Church.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Millennium Temple Church be responsible for any costs related to the closure of said street.
3. WHEREAS, Alderman Campbell has requested that State Street between Morrison’s Irish Pub and W. Third Street, be closed on Saturday, July 27, 2019, from 11:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m., for the grand re-opening of Morrison’s Irish Pub; 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. Morrison’s Irish Pub and W. Third Street, be closed on Saturday, July 27, 2019, from 11:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m., for the grand re-opening of Morrison’s Irish Pub.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Morrison’s Irish Pub be responsible for any costs related to the closure of said street. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. MacAfee, that the Rules of the Council be Suspended in order to act upon said resolutions. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Boulds, Mayor Walker – 7
NAYS: None – 0
ABSENT: Elliott – 1
Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that the above and foregoing resolutions be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Boulds – 6
NAYS: None – 0
ABSENT: Elliott – 1
There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that said meeting adjourn. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Boulds – 6
NAYS: None – 0
ABSENT: Elliott – 1
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