City of Fairview Heights Administration Committee met Nov. 13.
Here is the agenda provided by the committee:
Committee Members in attendance – Pat Baeske, Pat Peck, Frank Menn, Denise Williams,and Mark Kupsky (Ex-Officio Member)
Committee Members absent – Ryan Vickers
Other Aldermen and Elected Officials in attendance – Anthony Leflore, Bill Poletti, Harry Zimmerman, and Karen Kaufhold
Staff in attendance – Chief Chris Locke, Director of Finance Gina Rader, and Supervisor Cathy Bryant, City Attorney Garrett Hoerner
Recorder – Becky Thompson
Public Participation
No public participation.
Approval of Minutes
Motion and second were made by Alderman Denise Williams/Alderman Pat Baeske to approve the October 15, 2019 minutes. The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous.
Law Enforcement
Alderman Pat Peck, Chairman
State of Department
Chief Locke presented the state of the department report. The Chief went over crime stats and noted they have surpassed the number of computer-aided dispatch transactions from last year. The Senior Academy graduation was held for 33 participants and the Citizens Academy will wrap up the beginning of November.
Purchase of Mobile License Plate Reader
The Police Department would like to purchase a Mobile LPR from Fowler Technology Industries. This purchase will not impact the general fund and will be paid out of federal asset funds. Motion and second were made by Alderman Pat Baeske/Alderman Frank Menn to a resolution to City Council allowing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Fowler Technology Industries for the purchase of a mobile LPR and related equipment /expenses in the amount of $13,879.62. The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous.
No Parking Zone (Executive Drive)
The Police Department is requesting to make portions of Executive Drive a no parking zone. The area requested is from the intersection of Salem Place and the north portion of Executive Drive, the northbound lane, from that point eastbound lane on Executive Drive, from that point southbound lane on Executive Drive to the intersection of Salem Place and the south portion of Executive Drive. Motion and second were made by Alderman Pat Baeske/Alderman Frank Menn to make this portion of Executive Drive a no parking zone. The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous.
Metro East Auto Theft Task Force
The Police Department is requesting to participate in the Task Force by Sheriff Rick Watson. Motion and second were made by Alderman Pat Baeske/Alderman Denise Williams to forward a resolution to City Council allowing the Mayor to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department (and other partnering agencies) to participate in the Metro East Auto Theft Task Force. The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous.
Finance
Alderman Frank Menn, Chairman
Bill List
Motion and second were made by Alderman Pat Peck/Alderman Pat Baeske to approve the bill list in the amount of $2,282,194.03. The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous.
Presentation of 2018-2019 Audit
Scheffel and Boyle attended the meeting to present the 2018-2019 Audit. Motion and second were made by Alderman Pat Peck/Alderman Pat Baeske to forward the 2018-2019 Audit to City Council. The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous.
ICRMT Annual Renewal
Brad Kreisler was present to go over the ICRMT annual renewal. Motion and second were made by Alderman Pat Baeske/Alderman Pat Peck to forward the ICRMT annual renewal in the amount of $930,997.00 to City Council. The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous.
DELL Lease
Motion and second were made by Alderman Pat Peck/Alderman Pat Baeske to forward the lease for DELL to City Council in the amount of $1,097.77/month for 5 years. The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous.
City of Fairview Heights Marketing Plan
The Fource Group was present to discuss their marketing plan for the City. The marketing plan would run for 4 months and the total cost would be $150,750.00. Motion and second were made by Alderman Pat Baeske/Alderman Pat Peck to forward the marketing plan to City Council. The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous.
Ordinance for Municipal Cannabis Retailer’s Occupation Tax
Motion and second were made by Alderman Pat Baeske/Alderman Denise Williams to forward the Municpal Cannabis Retailer’s Occupation Tax Ordinance to City Council. The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous.
Resolution for Appointment of IMRF Authorized Agent
Motion and second were made by Alderman Pat Peck/ Alderman Pat Baeske to forward the Notice of Appointment of Authorized Agent to City Council. The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous.
Adjournment 8:29 p.m.
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