City of Fairview Heights Administration Committee met Dec. 11.
Here is the agenda provided by the committee:
Committee Members in attendance – Pat Baeske, Pat Peck, Frank Menn, Ryan Vickers, Denise Williams, and Mark Kupsky (Ex-Officio Member)
Committee Members absent –
Other Aldermen and Elected Officials in attendance – Josh Frawley, Anthony Leflore (7:11 pm), Brenda Wagner, Bill Poletti, Harry Zimmerman, and Karen Kaufhold
Staff in attendance – Chief Chris Locke, Director of Finance Gina Rader, and City Attorney Garrett Hoerner
Recorder – Becky Thompson
Public Participation
No public participation.
Approval of Minutes
Motion and second were made by Alderman Pat Baeske/Alderman Pat Peck to approve the November 13, 2019 minutes. The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous.
Finance
Alderman Frank Menn, Chairman
2020 Census
Rebecca Robinson from the Census was present to discuss the 2020 Census.
Library Tax Levy & Library Tax Abatement
Motion and second were made by Alderman Pat Baeske/Alderman Pat Peck to forward the Library Tax Levy and Library Tax Abatement to City Council. The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous.
G.O. Bonds 10 Tax Abatement List, G.O. Bonds 17 Tax Abatement, G.O. Bonds 18 Tax Abatement
Motion and second were made by Alderman Pat Baeske/Alderman Pat Peck to forward G.O Bonds 10 Tax Abatement List, G.O Bonds 17 Tax Abatement, G.O Bonds 18 Tax Abatement to City Council. The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous.
Bill List
Motion and second were made by Alderman Pat Peck/Alderman Pat Baeske to approve the bill list in the amount of $2,347,906.21. 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. Discussion was held about the legalization of recreational cannabis happening on January 1st. There is not enough data at this time to know what could happen regarding crime.
Agreement to Install License Plate Reader Cameras on IDOT Sign Truss
The license plate reader cameras will be placed throughout 159 corridor. This project is in partnership with the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). The cameras will give real time information and will alert every patrol officer on duty. These cameras will help prevent, deter and solve crime. Motion and second were made by Alderman Denise Williams/Alderman Pat Baeske to forward the agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation for Installation of LPR Camera(s) on IL 159 NB, South of I-64 EB ramp junctions to City Council. The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous.
Memorandum of Understanding Regarding License Plate Readers
Motion and second were made by Alderman Denise Williams/Alderman Pat Baeske to forward the Memorandum of Understanding between the FHPD (COFH) and USDOJ (DEA) to City Council. The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous.
Chapter 21 – Liquor Code
Discussion was held about the proposed changes regarding gaming establishments in Chapter 21 – Liquor Code. Motion and second were made by Alderman Denise Williams/Alderman Pat Baeske to forward the revised Chapter 21 – Liquor Code to City Council. The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous.
Adjournment 7:44 p.m.
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