Alton City Council met Jan. 22.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
1. CALL TO ORDER.
2. ROLL CALL.
3. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG.
4. READING OF PROCLAMATIONS.
BID OPENING - PROPOSAL FOR PURCHASE OF UNIMPROVED VACANT LOTS
– GOLF RD. ALTON, ILLINOIS.
CONSIDERATION OF BID(S)
MOTION TO ACCEPT/REJECT THE BEST BID(S).
5. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 8, 2020. (PLACE ON FILE)
6. REPORT OF OFFICERS: City Treasurer, re: Monthly Report for December, 2019. (PLACE ON FILE)
7. REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEE:
A. Committee of the Whole Meeting Report for January 21, 2020. (PLACE ON FILE) (Elliott)
a. Resolution, re: Finance Committee bills be allowed and payment be made.
b. 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.
c. Resolution, re: That it be a matter of public record that the City of Alton supports and endorses the Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau as the State Certified Bureau for the Alton Mettroplex
d. Resolution, re: That the following described street(s)/roads(s)structure be improved under the Illinois Highway Code. State Street from 200 ft. south of Rozier St to City limits 300 ft. north of Delmar and Belle Street from State St. to south 260 ft.
e. Resolution, re: That the City Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to make payment from the Lucy Haskell Playhouse Committee Fund to: SnMWorks LLC in the amount of $240.00; George Alarm Company in the amount of $116.00 and the City of Alton Parks and Recreation Department in the amount of $701.00.
f. Resolution, re: That the City Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to make payment from the Alton Municipal Band Fund to Sign Magic in the amount of $125.00 and to the band members for the 2019 holiday concert in the amount of $2,250.00.
g. Resolution, re: To commence with demolition proceedings concerning 1923 Gross St.
h. Resolution, re: To commence with demolition proceedings concerning 3108 Hillcrest Ave.
i. Resolution, re: The Public Works Department has negotiated an agreement with The SNIP Alliance and Riverbend Pet Food Pantry sufficient to meet the desires of each party and that the Mayor and appropriate City officials are authorized and directed to sign the document on behalf of the City of Alton.
j. Resolution, re: Disputes concerning certain aspects of funds established by and between STO, LLC and the City of Alton have arisen with regard to the Golf Course Lease Agreement executed by the respective parties on May 13, 2014 and the parties have reached an agreement to resolve those disputes and that the attached ordinance be considered.
k. Resolution, re: Bid #2019 – 31, Asbestos Abatement at 2807 North Street, 1332 Monroe Street, 909 Rixon Street, 1407 Cyrus Street and 2724 Residence Street for the Building and Zoning Department.
l. Resolution, re: Bid #2020 – 02; Equipment Rental with Operator for Gordon Moore Park Site Improvements for the Public Works Department. m. Resolution, re: Bid #2019 – 32, Demolition of 619 Brookside Avenue, 905 Gold Street, 1812 Ervay Avenue, 2709 & 2713 Viewland Avenue, and 1305 Harold Avenue for the Building and Zoning Department.
8. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES. (Mayor Pro Tem)
a. Ordinance No. 7742. An Ordinance modifying the Golf Course Lease Agreement dated
May 13, 2014 with STO LLC. (SUSPEND RULES – ADOPT)
9. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES. (Mayor Pro Tem)
a. Ordinance No. 7741. An Ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 3922 and establishing two hour parking on Belle Street between 7th Street and 9th Street. (ADOPT – ROLL CALL)
10. REPORTS AND/OR RESOLUTIONS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES.
a. Civil Service Commission, re: Minutes of December 18, 2019. (PLACE ON FILE)
b. Civil Service Commission, re: 2019 Annual Report. (PLACE ON FILE)
c. Plan Commission, re: Minutes of January 7, 2020. (PLACE ON FILE)
d. Resolution, re: That a special use permit be granted on the property identified by permanent parcel number 23-2-07-02-11-202-039, Southwest One Quarter Northeast One Quarter Section 2, Township 5 North, Range 10 West of the Third Principal Meridian, also known as 2211 Gillis Street, Alton, Illinois, for roof mount solar panels. (PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDS A POSITIVE VOTE)
e. Resolution, re: That a special use permit be granted on the property identified by permanent parcel number 23-2-07-11-19-403-022, Southwest One Quarter Southeast One Quarter Section 11, Township 5 North, Range 10 West of the Third Principal Meridian, also known as 902 Alton Street, Alton, Illinois, for bed and breakfast. (PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDS A NEGATIVE VOTE)
f. Resolution, re: For the approval of the proposed roadway dedication plat, also known as #1 Golf Road, for dedication of roadway and easements as on the plat. (PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDS A POSITIVE VOTE)
g. Resolution, re: For text amendments that Section 12 (B) of Chapter 5 of Title 11 of the City Code of the City of Alton shall be amended by adding an additional permitted use: “marijuana stores, medical or recreational (uses within NAICS code 453998) (PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDS A POSITIVE VOTE)
h. Ordinance No. 7743. An Ordinance amending Title 11 of the City Code pertaining to Marijuana Stores. (LAY-OVER)
i. Ordinance No. 7744. An Ordinance granting a Special Use Permit to allow a grid roof mount solar panel at the property located at 2211 Gillis Street, Alton, Illinois. (SUSPEND RULES – ADOPT)
11. RESIGNATIONS.
12. APPOINTMENTS.
13. APPROVAL OF ACTIONS TAKEN UNDER SUSPENSION OF RULES AT PRIOR MEETING.
a. Resolution, re: That the City Comptroller shall cause to be published in the Alton Telegraph and on the Riverbender website the attached Notice of Request for Proposals for a utility-scale solar farm.
b. Resolution, re: That the Public Works Department be and is hereby authorized to solicit proposals using Federal QBS procedures for preliminary and construction engineering services required for the replacement or reconstruction of the Brown Street bridge.
14. PUBLIC FORUM ADDRESSING CITY BUSINESS.
15. COMMENTS OR RESOLUTIONS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL.
16. EXECUTIVE SESSION. (optional)
a. To consider information regarding appointment, employment or dismissal of an employee;
b. Collective negotiation matters; and
c. Litigation presently pending or matters where litigation is probable or imminent.
d. Other.
17. ADJOURN
https://www.cityofaltonil.com/minutes/5/2020-01-22%20Agenda.pdf
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