City of Alton City Council met Oct. 9.
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, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 6
ABSENT: Smith - 1
Mayor Walker called upon Alderman Campbell to lead the Pledge to the Flag.
COUNCIL MINUTES AND REPORT OF OFFICERS
The Clerk presented the following Council Minutes of September 25, 2019 and the following Report of Officers: Department of Building and Zoning, re: Monthly Report for September, 2019; Alton Fire Department, re: Monthly Fire Damage Report to Assessor’s Office September, 2019; Alton Fire Department, re: Estimated Fire Loss for September, 2019; Alton Fire Department, re: Largest Single Fire Loss for September, 2019. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that said Minutes and Report of Officers be placed on file. The Chair so ordered.
PETITIONS
The Clerk presented the following two (2) Petitions.
1. Petition, re: Power Home Solar/Bryan Law request a Special Use Permit for a solar panel array – 18 roof mounted modules, grid tied, 5.40 kw solar installation on existing residence at 2206 Krug Pl., Alton, Illinois.
2. Petition, re: Angie Proulx request a Special Use Permit for a 11,160 kwh install solar PV roof mounted system at 2301 Crawford St., Alton, Illinois. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said petitions be referred to the Plan Commission. The Chair so ordered.
COMMITTEE REPORT
Chairman Brake presented the following Committee of the Whole Meeting Report for October 7, 2019. Resolution, re: Discount and Special Bills Paid; Resolution, re: To commence with demolition proceedings concerning 269 Madison Ave.; Resolution, re: That the attached Ordinance amending the number of Class D liquor licenses be considered; Laid Over Resolution, re: The Civil Service Commission has recommended modifications to the rules of the Civil
Service Commission and that the attached ordinance be considered; Laid Over Resolution, re: The public works director retained Justin Kleinschmidt of Sheppard Morgan and Schwaab Inc. to conduct an engineering assessment of the options for a permanent solution to the destabilizing retaining wall on Riverview Drive; Resolution, re: To commence with demolition proceedings concerning 1613 Joesting Ave.; Resolution, re: To commence with demolition proceedings concerning 1321 Central Ave.; Resolution, re: That the City Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to make payment from the Western Military Academy Memorial Fund; Resolution, re: Bluff City Mineral, LLC and the City of Alton desire to extend said lease and that the attached ordinance be considered; Resolution, re: Bid #2019 – 27; Demolition of 1925 Gross Street and 2487 Johnson Street for the Building and Zoning Department. Mr. Brake made a motion, seconded by Mr. Velloff, that said report be place on file. The Chair so ordered.
In the interest of expediting tonight’s meeting, Chairman Brake made a motion that we have an omnibus vote on items a,b,c,f,g,h,i and j of the Committee’s report as shown on tonight’s agenda. Mr. Boulds seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Brake, Elliott, Boulds, Mayor Walker – 7
NAYS: None – 0
ABSENT: Smith – 1
Chairman Brake made a motion to approve items a,b,c,f,g,h,i and j of the Committee’s report as shown on tonight’s agenda.
Agenda Items a - BE IT RESOLVED that the Discount and Special Bills Paid; also all Expenditure Detail Bills as listed in the Comptroller’s report dated October 7, 2019 be allowed and payment be made for same.
Agenda Item b - RESOLUTION TO COMMENCE WITH DEMOLITION PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING 269 Madison 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: 269 Madison Ave.
Agenda Item c. - BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS that the attached Ordinance amending the number of Class D liquor licenses be considered.
Agenda Item f. – RESOLUTION TO COMMENCE WITH DEMOLITION PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING 1613 Joesting 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: 1613 Joesting Ave.
Agenda Item g. – RESOLUTION TO COMMENCE WITH DEMOLITION PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING 1321 Central 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: 1321 Central Ave.
Agenda Item h. - WHEREAS, the City of Alton holds the Western Military Academy Memorial Site Fund pursuant to an Agreement entered into with Greater Alton Community Development Inc.; and
WHEREAS, the Western Military Academy Memorial Site Committee desires to improve the site pursuant to the Agreement; 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 Western Military Academy Memorial Site Fund Professional Landscaping in the amount of $1,875.00 and Godfrey Stump Removal in the amount of $700.00 pursuant to the minutes and invoice attached.
Agenda Item i. - WHEREAS, the City of Alton, Illinois, a Municipal Corporation, is the owner of property as shown in the plat prepared by Sheppard, Morgan & Schwaab Inc. dated January 18, 1999, a copy of which is attached hereto; and
WHEREAS, the City of Alton, Illinois, did enter into a Lease Agreement with Mississippi Lime Co., a corporation for the lease of said property on August 23, 1979; and
WHEREAS, Mississippi Lime Company assigned its interest in such Lease to Bluff City Minerals, LLC on December 23, 2002; and
WHEREAS, Bluff City Minerals, LLC and the City of Alton, desire to extend said lease.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON ILLINOIS THAT THE ATTACHED ORDINANCE BE CONSIDERED.
Agenda Item j. - BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON IL, that the best bid of Supreme Trucking & Excavating for demolition of 1925 Gross Street in the amount of $6,800.00 and of 2487 Johnson Street in the amount of $5,500.00 be awarded for Bid #2019 – 27 for the Building & Zoning Department.
Mr. Boulds seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 6
NAYS: None – 0
ABSENT: Smith - 1
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following ordinance for first reading.
Ordinance No. 7722. An Ordinance establishing a lease of certain property unto Bluff City Minerals, LLC upon terms and conditions of said lease as herein contained. 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, Brake, Elliott, Boulds, Mayor Walker – 7
NAYS: None – 0
ABSENT: Smith - 1
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following ordinance for second reading.
Ordinance No. 7722. An Ordinance establishing a lease of certain property unto Bluff City Minerals, LLC upon terms and conditions of said lease as herein contained. 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, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 6
NAYS: None – 0
ABSENT: Smith - 1
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following ordinance for second reading.
Ordinance No. 7718. An Ordinance amending the Civil Service Rules. 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, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 6
NAYS: None – 0
ABSENT: Smith - 1
REPORTS AND/OR RESOLUTIONS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES
The Clerk presented the following Civil Service Commission, re: Minutes of September 18, 2019; Alton Historic Commission, re: Minutes of October 1, 2019; Alton Plan Commission, re: Minutes of September 24, 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 on the property identified by permanent parcel number 23-1-08-04-01- 101-001.001, Section 4, Township 5 North, Range 9 West of the Third Principal Meridian, also known as 3400 Fosterburg Road, Alton, Illinois, to allow the erection of one double-faced LED electronic message center display, BE AND HEREBY IS APPROVED. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 6
NAYS: None – 0
ABSENT – Smith - 1
The Clerk presented the following ordinance:
Ordinance No. 7724. An Ordinance granting a Special Use Permit to allow a electronic message sign at 3400 Fosterburg Road Alton, Illinois. Mr. Boulds 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, Brake, Elliott, Boulds, Mayor Walker – 7
NAYS: None – 0
ABSENT: Smith - 1
The Clerk presented the following ordinance for first reading.
Ordinance No. 7724. An Ordinance granting a special use permit to allow a electronic message sign at 3400 Fosterburg Road Alton, Illinois.
The Clerk presented the following ordinance for second reading.
Ordinance No. 7724. An Ordinance granting a special use permit to allow a electronic message sign at 3400 Fosterburg Road Alton, Illinois. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that said ordinance be adopted. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 6
NAYS: None – 0
ABSENT: Smith - 1
The Clerk presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the Plan Commission has recommended to amend the City Code allowing animated signs in commercial district.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS that the attached ordinance be considered. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 6
NAYS: None – 0
ABSENT: Smith - 1
APPROVAL OF ACTIONS TAKEN UNDER SUSPENSION OF RULES AT PRIOR MEETING
The Clerk presented the following four (4) ordinances and six (6) resolutions.
1. Ordinance No. 7719. An Ordinance amending the Municipal Code of the City of Alton by the addition of Section 12 to Chapter 3 of Title 4 imposing a Municipal Cannabis Retailers’ Occupation Tax.
2. WHEREAS, Alderwoman Smith has requested that Webster Street from the corner of Fletcher Street to Highland Street be closed on October 5, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. to facilitate Webster Temple’s Annual Fall Festival.
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 Webster Street from the corner of Hampton Street to Highland Street be closed on October 5, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
3. WHEREAS, Eliot Gray, on behalf of Four Siblings LLC (Woodstock), has requested, that a street be closed on October 6, 2019, to facilitate a motorcycle 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 (contingent upon all required IDOT approvals where applicable) to effectuate the temporary closure of an alley way that appears to be a westerly extension of Adams Court between Ridge Street toward Henry Street on October 6,
2019, from 10:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. to facilitate a motorcycle party on the condition that Four Siblings LLC (Woodstock) shall be responsible for any extra labor costs incurred by the City as it relates to this event.
4. WHEREAS, Mac Lenhardt has requested, that a portion of certain streets be closed on September 28, 2019 to facilitate a party for graduates of the 60’s in downtown Alton in the vicinity of Mac’s Time Out Lounge; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the request 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 Belle Street from Third Street to Fourth Street on September 28, 2019 from 6:00 a.m. until September 29, 2019 at 6:00 a.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 Mac’s Timeout Lounge.
5. WHEREAS, the City and the Alton Community Unit School District #11 have determined that there exists a need for on-site police services at the Alton Middle School, MAC and Alton Elementary Schools to reduce the incident of criminal activity at or around the campus of the schools or at other location as determined by City after consultation and input from School; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that it can provide the on-site police services that the City and School desire; and,
WHEREAS, the City and the School are authorized by the terms and provisions of the Intergovernmental Act, 5 ILCS 220/1 et seq. to enter into intergovernmental agreements, ventures and undertakings to perform jointly any governmental purposes or undertaking either of them could do singularly; and,
WHEREAS, the School is desirous of contracting with City to obtain and provide police service in and for the School District.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS that the Mayor and appropriate officials are hereby authorized and directed to execute on behalf of the City of Alton the attached.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT POLICE SERVICES.
6. Ordinance No. 7720. An Ordinance granting a special use permit to allow the operation of a used car lot at 1720 Main, Alton, Illinois.
7. WHEREAS, the Comptroller of the City of Alton has requested certain changes to the current budget of the City of Alton previously approved by the City Council of the City of Alton; and
WHEREAS, those changes or amendments appear to be necessary and appropriate to perform the functions of the City of Alton.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the attached Amendment to Ordinance No. 7699 be considered.
8. First Amendment to 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.
9. Ordinance No. 7721. An Ordinance amending Title 11 of the City Code pertaining to small solar energy systems.
10. WHEREAS, the Comptroller has requested permission to solicit bids for the purchase of three (3) 2019 Ford Escape Front Wheel Drive Equipment Group 100A vehicles pursuant to bid specifications to be submitted by the Comptroller.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Alton, Illinois that the Comptroller is hereby authorized to solicit bids for the purchase of three (3) 2019 Ford Escape Front Wheel Drive Equipment Group 100A vehicles one being for use of the IT department and the other two being for the use of the Building & Zoning Department. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. MacAfee, that said ordinances and resolutions be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 6
NAYS: None – 0
ABSENT: Smith – 1
COMMENTS OR RESOLUTIONS FROM THE COUNCIL Mr. Campbell presented the following three (3) resolutions:
1. RESOLUTION TO COMMENCE WITH DEMOLITION PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING 507 William 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: 507 William St.
2. WHEREAS, the Alton Road Runners Club is sponsoring a Road Race in the City of Alton which event constitutes a public purpose(s).
WHEREAS, this Road Race will require the temporary closure of East Bound Lane of McAdams Highway (Illinois Route # 100), a State Highway in the City of Alton from 7:30 a.m. to noon on November 30, 2019.
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 of Alton that permission to close off McAdams Highway from Broadway & Market to Stanka Lane as above designated, be requested of the Department of Transportation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this closure shall during the approximate time period between 7:30 a.m. and noon on November 30, 2019.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that traffic from that closed portion of highway shall be detoured over routed 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: (McAdams Parkway Route #100) two west bound lanes will be divided into two-way traffic lanes (one lane west and one lane east) from East Broadway to Stanka Lane. *To be used when appropriated.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Alton Road Runners Club assumes full responsibility of 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 Alton Road Runners Club be positioned at each end of closed sections and at other points (such as intersections) as may be necessary 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 Alton Road Runners Club prior to reopening the State highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that such signs, flags, barricades, etc., shall be used by the Alton Road Runners Club as may be approved be the Illinois Department of Transportation. These items shall be provided by a Traffic Control Company such as “Warning Lights Traffic Control Company”.
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 the occasional break shall be made in the procession so that traffic may pass through. In an 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 Alton Road Runners Club 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 Alton Road Runners Club 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 Alton Road Runners Club shall provide comprehensive general liability policy or an additional insured endorsement in the amount of $1,000,000 per person and $2,000,000 aggregate which has the City of Alton and its officials, employees and agents as insured and which protects them from all claims arising from the requested road closing.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the 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 condition of said permission.
3. WHEREAS, Alderman Campbell has requested, that Mamie Street be closed on October 30, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. until October 31, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. to facilitate a Halloween block party; 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 Mamie Street on October 30, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. until October 31, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. on the condition that Tim Busse and Laura Lyon shall be responsible for any extra labor costs incurred by the City as it relates to this event. Mr. Campbell made a motion, seconded by Mrs. MacAfee, that said resolutions be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Mrs. MacAfee presented the following resolution:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE IMLRMA MINIMUM/MAXIMUM CONTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Alton, a member in the good standing of the Illinois Municipal League Risk Management Association and party to the IMLRMA Intergovernmental Cooperation Contract, has been fully apprised of the IMLRMA Minimum/Maximum Contribution Agreement which amends and supplements the IMLRMA Declaration pages dated 1/1/2020 to 1/1/2021 and all endorsements thereto; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Alton finds it in the best interest of the municipality to make its IMLRMA contribution in accordance with the IMLRMA Minimum/Maximum Contribution Agreement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the execution of the IMLRMA Minimum/Maximum Contribution Agreement for a one (1) year period beginning 1/1/2020 and ending 1/1/2021 is hereby authorized.
2. That the Mayor and Treasurer/Comptroller are hereby granted authority to execute the IMLRMA Minimum/Maximum Agreement which amends and supplements the IMLRMA Declarations pages dated 1/1/2020 to 1/1/2021 and all endorsements thereto.
Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Velloff, that said resolution be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Mrs. MacAfee presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the Zoning Administrator of the City of Alton has recommended changes to the Zoning Code of the City of Alton to make possible the establishment of temporary shelters for homeless people as well as victims of domestic violent, sexual assault or child abuse.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the attached ordinance be considered. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Velloff, that said resolution be referred to the Plan Commission. The Chair so ordered.
Mr. Brake presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the Civil Service Commission has recommended modifications to the rules of the Civil Service Commission; and
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 Mr. Boulds, that said resolution be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Mr. Boulds presented the following two (2) resolutions:
1. WHEREAS, the City of Alton holds the Lucy Haskell Playhouse Committee Fund; and
WHEREAS, the Lucy Haskell Playhouse Committee at its September 26, 2019, meeting recommended approval of a payment to George Alarm Company in the amount of $479.40.
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 Lucy Haskell Playhouse Committee Fund to: George Alarm Company in the amount of $479.40 pursuant to the minutes and invoices attached hereto.
2. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON IL, that the best bid of Roberts Ford for three Ford Escape Fleet Vehicles with Group 100A package in the amount of $20,169.81 for each vehicle be awarded for Bid #2019 – 28 for the Building & Zoning Department. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said Rules of the Council be Suspended in order to act on said resolutions. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Brake, Elliott, Boulds, Mayor Walker – 7
NAYS: None – 0
ABSENT: Smith – 1
Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that the above and foregoing resolutions be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 6
NAYS: None – 0
ABSENT: Smith – 1
Mr. Boulds presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Alton finds and determines that it is in the best interest of the City to add a limit on the maximum number of late night licenses issued in the City of Alton.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS that the attached ordinance be considered. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that the Rules of the Council be Suspended in order to act on said resolution and first and second reading of said ordinance. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Brake, Elliott, Boulds, Mayor Walker – 7
NAYS: None – 0
ABSENT: Smith – 1
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, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 6
NAYS: None – 0
ABSENT: Smith – 1
The Clerk presented the following ordinance for first reading.
Ordinance No. 7723. An Ordinance amending Section 10 A(1) (B) of Chapter 4 of Title 4, of the City Code of Alton, Illinois by limiting the maximum number of Liquor Licenses authorized in the City of Alton.
The Clerk presented the following ordinance for second reading.
Ordinance No. 7723. An Ordinance amending Section 10 A(1) (B) of Chapter 4 of Title 4, of the City Code of Alton, Illinois by limiting the maximum number of Liquor Licenses authorized in the City of Alton. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said ordinance be adopted. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 6
NAYS: None – 0
ABSENT: Smith – 1
Mr. Boulds presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the police department of the City of Alton has recommended amendments to the disorderly conduct ordinance of the City of Alton.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the attached ordinance be considered. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that the Rules of the Council be Suspended in order to act on said resolution and first and second reading of said ordinance. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Brake, Elliott, Boulds, Mayor Walker - 7
NAYS: None – 0
ABSENT: Smith – 1
Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that the above and foregoing resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
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AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 6
NAYS: None – 0
ABSENT: Smith – 1
The Clerk presented the following ordinance for first reading.
Ordinance No. 7725. An Ordinance amending Section 9 of Chapter 2 of Title 7, of the City Code of Alton, Illinois pertaining to disorderly conduct.
The Clerk presented the following ordinance for second reading.
Ordinance No. 7725. An Ordinance amending Section 9 of Chapter 2 of Title 7, of the City Code of Alton, Illinois pertaining to disorderly conduct. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said ordinance be adopted. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 6
NAYS: None – 0
ABSENT: Smith – 1
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, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 6
NAYS: None – 0
ABSENT: Smith - 1
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