City of Collinsville City Council met Nov. 12.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Miller called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.
B. ROLL CALL
Also present: Assistant City Manager Derek Jackson, Corporate Counsel Steve Giacoletto, and City Clerk Kim Wasser.
Present: 5 - Councilman Tony Hausmann, Councilman Jeff Stehman, Councilman Donna Green, Councilman David Jerome, and Mayor John Miller
Absent: 0
C. INVOCATION
Delivered by Pastor Eddie Bradley of Life Point Church.
D. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Recited.
E. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITION/PRESENTATIONS
F. BUSINESS PRIOR TO PUBLIC INPUT
G. COUNCIL DISCUSSION
1. Green Business Challenge Report Out
Asst. City Manager Jackson spoke of the City's efforts with regards to the St. Louis Green Business Challenge initiative. He mentioned the Cool Cities Committee (CCC), who gave out tote bags at the Farmer's Market and encouraged people to use totes instead of plastic bags, they went on a tour of Republic Services recycling center, distributed quick reference guides of what can and cannot be recycled, adopted a street for bi-annual clean up, and hosted a Green Homes workshop to showcase construction techniques of a sustainable home. On November 16, the CCC will be removing invasive species from parks grounds. He spoke of programs at Willoughby Farms to include enhanced compost efforts, pumpkin purge, Christmas tree recycling, and various classes. The City recently amended zoning regulations to allow for beekeeping by permit, discontinues the use of styrofoam, held a free electronic recycling drive, hosted solar power education class, and had an energy savings audit conducted of the aqua park and activity center.
Councilman Stehman inquired of ways to education the public as to what is and is not acceptable in recyclable bins. Asst. City Manager Jackson advised he can post information on social media sites and distribute Republic Services stickers at the front counter of City Hall.
2. 2019 CIP Discussion: City-Wide Projects
Overview by Asst. City Manager Jackson, who advised there has been 7 City-wide projects identified for the next 5 years with a total amount of $1.1 million. The projects include vehicles which will be funded from the Capital Projects Fund and equipment to be funded from the General Fund. He highlighted the 7 projects:
* Fleet vehicles
* CityWorks - asset management, permit, and licensing software
* Replace Finance Dept. software
* IT equipment replacement
* Replacement of Granicus - Legistar server
* Upgrade of technology and furniture in Council Chambers to allow for multi-purpose
H. SPEAKERS FROM THE FLOOR
None.
I. COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS - MAYOR
Mayor Miller spoke of events held this past weekend in honor of veterans and active duty military personnel.
J. COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBERS
Councilman Hausmann spoke of Veteran's Day events.
K . COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS - CITY STAFF
Cindy Warke, Executive Director of the Gateway Convention Center, featured the upcoming Festival of Trees gala to be held on December 11. She advised proceeds will benefit Glidden Park improvements. She also invited the public to attend an open house at the Center on November 20 to showcase new renovations to the conference wing.
Parks and Recreation Director Kimberly Caughran invited the public to attend the 3rd annual Light Up Parade and Christmas at the Collins House event on December 7 at 5:30 pm. She spotlighted a Gingerbread House Workshop to be held at the Activity Center on December 10 as well as Santa's Morning Out on December 14 in which parents may drop off their children in order to get some shopping done. She also mentioned the Christmas at the Farm event to be held on December 8 at Willoughby Farm.
Dennis Kress, Public Works Director, announced a free yard waste disposal event to be held on December 7 at the City's Street Garage.
L. CONSENT AGENDA
City Clerk Wasser read the Consent Agenda.
1. Motion to Approve Payment of Bills for the Period Ending November 1, 2019 in the Amount of $800,535.37
2. Motion to Approve Payroll for the Period Ending October 31, 2019, in the Amount of $894,865.38
3. Motion to Approve Minutes of the October 28, 2019 Council Meeting
Mayor Miller asked if the Council wished to pull any items prior to a Motion. No items were pulled. A motion was made by Councilman Stehman, seconded by Councilman Green, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Hausmann, Stehman, Green, Jerome, and Miller
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
Abstain: 0
M. NEW BUSINESS
1. Ordinance Adopting the St. Louis Road and Collinsville Road Great Streets Initiative Plan
Associate Planner Cristen Hardin outlined the Great Streets Plan for the St. Louis Rd. - Collinsville Rd. corridor. She spoke of the planning process that has taken place, community engagement opportunities in order to identify issues and set goals, evaluating existing conditions as well as recommended strategies, improvements and implementation process. She indicated the plan only cost the City $1,900 out of an $85,000 planning process after grants and additional funding avenues were applied.
Councilman Jerome spoke of this location being a major corridor in need of improvements. He mentioned development opportunities.
Councilman Hausmann commended staff for efforts and spoke of using a similar planning process for other areas.
Councilman Stehman inquired of an implementation timeframe and suggested doing some of the smaller improvements sooner.
A motion was made by Councilman Jerome, seconded by Councilman Hausmann to approve. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Hausmann, Stehman, Green, Jerome, and Miller
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
Abstain: 0
2. Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement Between the City of Collinsville and CTS, LLC (Renovations of Aqua Park and Activity Center)
Overview by Director Caughran, who advised this ordinance would authorize an agreement with CTS for the renovations of the aqua park and activity center. The agreement allows for a multitude of problems to be resolved in an energy efficient manner. CTS will oversee the improvement project thereby allow staff to focus on programs.
A motion was made by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Hausmann to approve. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Hausmann, Stehman, Green, Jerome, and Miller
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
Abstain: 0
3. Ordinance Authorizing the Waiver of Fees Related to the Construction of a Single Family Residence (Unit 10 Vocational Program - 310 S. Seminary Street)
Senior Planner Travis Taylor advised this ordinance would authorize a waiver of fees associated with the building of a home at 310 S. Seminary Street by the Collinsville Area Vocational Center (CAVC) - Building Trades.
Mayor Miller spoke highly of the program and indicated the City has waived construction fees for the CAVC in the past.
A motion was made by Councilman Jerome, seconded by Councilman Stehman to approve. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Hausmann, Stehman, Green, Jerome, and Miller
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
Abstain: 0
4. Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor to Sign a Master Subscription Agreement Between the City of Collinsville and Granicus, LLC
Asst. City Manager Jackson advised this Master Subscription Agreement would bundle the City's two service contracts with Granicus for website services and Legistar Government Transparency Suite (agenda manager services).
A motion was made by Councilman Hausmann, seconded by Councilman Stehman to approve. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Hausmann, Stehman, Green, Jerome, and Miller
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
Abstain: 0
N. OLD BUSINESS N.
O. CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Miller asked for a motion to proceed into closed session in accordance with 5 ILCS 120/2(c):
5. The purchase or lease of real property 6. The setting of a price for sale or lease of property 11. Pending or Threatened or Imminent Litigation
A motion was made by Councilman Stehman, seconded by Councilman Green. to approve. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Hausmann, Stehman, Green, Jerome, and Miller
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
Abstain: 0
P. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Q. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Hausmann to adjourn at 7:40 pm. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Hausmann, Stehman, Green, Jerome, and Miller
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
Abstain: 0
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