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City of Belleville City Council met Feb. 3.

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

CITY OF BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBERS—CITY HALL FEBRUARY 3, 2020— 7:00 PM

City Clerk Meyer called this meeting to order.

City Clerk Meyer explained the disaster procedures and reminded anyone speaking this evening to step up to a microphone because the meetings are being taped and posted the next day on the website.

City Clerk Meyer called roll. Members present on roll call: Alderman Kinsella, Alderman Hazel, Alderwoman Duco, Alderman Randle, Alderman Ferguson, Alderman Anthony, Alderman Ovian, Alderman Dintehmn, Alderwoman Schaefer, Alderwoman Stiehl, Alderman Rothweiler; Alderman Elmore, Alderman Weygandt, Alderman Wigginton, Alderman Barfield.

Mayor Eckert and Alderwoman Puss, are excused.

Alderman Anthony made a motion seconded by Alderman Hazel to appoint Alderman Kinsella as, Temporary Chairman of Meeting, pursuant to Section 3. 1- 35- 35(b) of the Illinois Municipal Code( 65 ILCS 5/ 3. 1- 35- 35( b)).

Members voting aye on roll call: Kinsella, Hazel, Duco, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Wigginton, Barfield. (15)

ROLL CALL DEPARTMENT HEADS

Roll Call Department Heads: City Clerk, Jennifer Gain Meyer; City Treasurer Hardt; City Attorney Hoemer; Fire Chief, Tom Pour; Finance Director, Jamie Maitre[; Director of Maintenance, Ken Vaughn; Director of Public Works, Jason Poole; Director of Wastewater, Royce Carlisle; Director of Residential and Commercial Development Services, Annissa McCaskill; Director of Library, Leander Spearman; Director of IT, Scott Markovich.

Police Chief, Bill Clay excused.

PLEDGE

Alderman Kinsella led the Pledge of Allegiance.

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

None.

PUBLIC HEARING

None.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

Dan Hustedt. Carrineton Way Requesting City Council to deny the request for multi-family residential development based on traffic congestion, adding additional rental housing to the Belleville area and the impact on school districts.

Diane Wild, Turtle Creek She understands the city council agenda includes a vote on the Zoning Board of Appeals recommendation to deny MVAH Holdings LLC thew request for a special use permit to build a 64 unit rental complex eligible for federal low-income tax credit. The proposed development is adjacent to her community. She would like to go on record in support ofthe Zoning Board of Appeals recommendation to deny this special use permit.

She is a teacher and having taught for 43 years, her concerns are two-fold. The students for the proposed development would attend Abraham Lincoln School which is already at capacity. If students don' t attend Abraham Lincoln School would they have to be bused to another school. This can create a potential safety issue for students on school buses. She has seen school buses stopping on Frank Scott Parkway at the entrance of Sullivan Farms to pick up and drop off students. This is a 50-mph speed limit. She has also seen school buses coming from Sullivan Farms trying to enter Frank Scott Parkway and again in a 50-mph speed limit zone.

The development has one entrance/exit; therefore, buses will be stopping on Frank Scott Parkway to pick up students or picking them up in the development and trying to enter Frank Scott Parkway in a 50-mph zone.

This is very dangerous. She hopes the council will accept the Zoning Board of Appeals recommendation to deny MVAH Holdings LLC request.

Merdith Lucas, Turtle Creek She urges the council to honor the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals to deny the request of MVAH Holdings LLC for a special use permit to build a large apartment complex. There are several issues with the proposed construction. The impact, with so many units, paving the area for over 100 parking spaces, will have on the wetland and wooded area between Turtle Creek and the proposed complex.

In Turtle Creek HOA Rules and Regulations they recognize the importance of protecting the wooded areas which surround their community on three sides. As good stewards of the woods and wetlands they cannot make changes which diminish them.

They do not allow property alterations which might negatively impact drainage or cause erosion. They have had erosion problems which they paid to fix.

Homeowners have been required to replace trees that have fallen or died naturally. Besides the wetlands and wooded area, they wish to protect the bird species during the year, even snakes and turtles. They frequently see deer, turkeys, hawks, owls and an occasional eagle. She asked the council to help protect the natural barriers Belleville still has and deny the request of MVAH Holdings LLC.

Chris Byron, Attorney Reuresenting Midwest Petroleum Midwest Petroleum owns the property adjacent to where the proposed apartment project is being proposed. While Midwest Petroleum does not take the position one way or the other with respect to the application. What they would say if the City is inclined to grant their request, Midwest Petroleum would request at least an opportunity for you to revisit the issue with respect to lighting the intersection. They do not feel the traffic there without the light will be sufficient to handle the volume of traffic.

He is in support of the Zoning Board of Appeal decision. He has other concerns and that is first responders. There is no egress for Sonnenberg, Metrolink Station, Convenient Store and Metro and the Convenient Store share a road. There is not egress for Turtle Creek nor for Carrington. There is for Sullivan Farms.

Name Inaudible First Responders have had to go over berms, there is no place for them to go. The extra congestions will put the fire, police and ambulance at risk. Those will say " we couldn't get through". They are facing this now without the extra addition.

Loretta Davidson, Turtle Creek She agrees with the Zoning Board of Appeals deny this request. She is concerned with the traffic congestion; the daily traffic far exceeds the original design limits. In the past year the Belleville and Swansea police departments have recorded 16 vehicle accidents on the %: mile stretch of Frank Scott Parkway between Hwy 161 and Llewellyn. Frank Scott will be the only entrance/exit point for[ his new development as it is for Turtle Creek and Carrington Place.

In conversation with the County they were informed there are no plans or budget for any significant modifications to this section ofFrank Scott Parkway in the foreseeable future.

Further, it has been further documented and publicized safety issues with Metrolink they do not believe residents of this proposed community will use it to the extent the developer anticipates. Thus, adding up to 157 vehicles to this already congested and dangerous section of road without considerable modification to add traffic signals does not seem wise.

Elaine Watson, Sullivan Farms She is the HOA President for Sullivan Farms. This proposed development will be adjacent to the Sullivan Farms community. She would like to go on record in support of the Zoning Board of Appeals recommendation to deny the special use request. She is concerned with traffic congestion. Sullivan Farms has a front and back entrance/exit. Their community is used as an exit when there is congested traffic on Frank Scott and Sullivan Farms. Their streets have been tom up from the overload of traffic. They have requested Swansea police to come to control.

Pat McClain, Carrie¢ton Place She would like to go on record in support of the Zoning Board of Appeals recommendation to deny the special use permits.

The location of the development poses a risk to children who live there. Many of them will be unsupervised in the proximity of the Metrolink parking lot. This will make them vulnerable to sex trafficking and drugs with so many people coming in and out.

If crime follows into the area it will only shed another dangerous Metrolink station and will impact the safety of the walking/bicycle trail.

Remember this will be a permanent development. think about what it will look like in 50 years and compare that to others you have observed in Southern Illinois.

Eric Booth, Carrineton Place In speaking with developers, they referenced a 26-page document from the Zoning Commission of Stanford University which shows that in affluent neighborhoods add a development like this decreases values of home by 2. 5%. Therefore, we are looking at a decrease in the home value of 1. 5 million dollars to the community as a result.

Asking to consider this when making the decision. He is in support of denial.

Gwen Vicari, Turtle Creek She would like to go on record in support of the Zoning Board of Appeals recommendation to deny the special use permit. She is concerned with one area and that is the ongoing management of the property. The developer has indicated that one part-time manager and one part-time technician will manage the property. She does not feel that is adequate of a property of this size.

They we further concerns with the ongoing maintenance program and the source of capital needed for long tern needs i.e. roofreplacement and major street repairs. Another concern is the long-distance ownership in the management.

PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITIONS& APPOINTMENTS

Alderman Kinsella Recognized the character word of the month " Trustworthiness" Truthfulness in Words and Actions. Being honest and reliable in words and actions.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Alderman Wigginton made a motion seconded by Alderman Weygandt motion to approve City Council Meeting Minutes and Executive Session Minutes of January 21, 2020.

All members voted aye.CLAIMS, PAYROLL, AND DISBURSEMENTS

Alderman Dintehnan made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Schaefer to approve claims and disbursements in the amount of$949,323.39 and payroll in the amount of$556,821. 97.

Members voting aye on roll call: Hazel, Duco, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian, Dintehnan, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Wigginton, Barfield, Kinsella. (15)

REPORTS

Alderwoman Schaefer made a motion seconded by Alderman Ferguson to approve Treasurer Report December 2019 and Statement of Cash and Investments Report—December 2019.

All members voted aye.

Alderwoman Schaefer made a motion seconded by Alderman Hazel to approve City Attorney' s Report dated January 30, 2020.

All members voted aye.

ORAL REPORTS

ADMINISTRATION

Alderwoman Stiehl made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Schaefer to amend 2020 Committee Commissions calendar. ( Walnut Hill Cemetery Board Meetings moved to 512 West Main Street)

Members voting aye on roll call: Duco, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Wigginton, Barfield, Kinsella, Hazel. (15)

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Alderman Hazel made a motion seconded by Alderman Rothweiler to approve the following Zoning Board cases:

01 — JAN 20 — Ronnie Phillips: A request for a Special Use Permit for a liquor license for Space' s, an event space, at 207 East Main Street ( Parcel numbers 08- 22.0-334-023, 08-22.0- 334-024) located in a " C-2" Heavy Commercial District. (Applicable sections of the Zoning Code: 162.248, 162.515) Ward 2. Zoning Board unanimously recommended Approval in the name of the applicant only.

02 —JAN20— R & J Liquor: A request for a Special Use Permit to operate a convenience store at 3901 North Belt West( Parcel number 08-08.0-318- 034) located in a" C-2" Heavy CommercialDistrict. (Applicable sectionsofthe Zoning Code: 162.248, 162.515) Ward 4 Zoning Board unanimously recommended Approval in the name of the applicant only.

03— JAN20— R& J Liquor: A request for a Special Use Permit for a liquor license for a liquor/ convenience store at 3901 North Belt West ( Parcel number 08-08.0-318- 034) located in a " C- 2" Heavy Commercial District. (Applicable sections of the Zoning Code: 162.248, 162.515) Ward 4 Zoning Board unanimously recommended Approval in the name ofthe applicant only.

04— JAN20—Antonio Bacton: A request for a Special Use Permit for a liquor license for Sip& Chew Express, a cafe/ bar, at 124 West Main Street( Parcel number 08-21. 0- 443-044) located in a C-2" Heavy Commercial District. (Applicable sections of the Zoning Code: 162.248, 162.515) Ward 5 Zoning Board unanimously recommendedApproval in the name of the applicant only.

05 — JAN20 — Patrick Goeke: A request for a Special Use Permit for a liquor license for Signature Spirits, a wine and whiskey lounge / store, at 2630 Mascoutah Avenue (Parcel number 09-30.0-111-003) located in a " C-2" Heavy Commercial District. (Applicable sections of the Zoning Code: 162.248, 162.515) Ward 7 Zoning Board unanimously recommended Approval in the name of the applicant only.

All members voted aye.

Alderman Ovian made a motion seconded by Alderman Anthony to deny 06 —JAN20— MVAH Holding LLC: A request for a Special Use Permit to establish a multi-family residential development consisting of a club house and 16 multi-family dwellings with a combined total of 64 dwelling units at 1211 Frank Scott Parkway and 5705 Tamaroa Lane (Parcel numbers 08-05.0- 301- 002, 08-05.0-301- 012) located in a" C- 2" Heavy Commercial District( Applicable sections of the Zoning Code: 162.248, 162.515) Ward 4 Zoning Board recommended Denial by a majority vote of 6- I.

Members voting aye on roll call: Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweileq Elmore, Weygandt, Wigginton, Barfield, Kinsella, Hazel, Duco. (15)

COMMUNICATIONS

Alderwoman Schaefer made a motion seconded by Alderman Wigginton to approve the following communications:

SENIOR CELEBRATION- 05/08/2020 Request from Southwestern Illinois College Programs and Services for Older Persons to hold their Belleville Senior Celebration Friday, May 8, 2020, 10:00am to 2:00 pm, 201 North Church Street. Street closure request: 200 Block of North Church Street between East ' B" Street and East " C" Street, 7:30am to 3: 30pm. Additional City services requested: reserve city parking lot at corner of North Jackson Street and East" B" Street, barricades, picnic tables, trash toters and signage.

LAW DAY RUN—04/25/2020 Request from St. Clair County Bar Association and Belleville Running Club to hold the Law Day Run Saturday, April 25, 2020, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Street closure request: North High Street to East" A" Street and East " A" Street from North High to North Jackson, 8: 30am. No parking on High Street from East " D" Street to McKinley, on Abend Street and municipal lot behind Lincoln Theatre after 1: 00 am on Saturday, April 25, 2020. Additional City services requested: toters, barricades, stop lights changed to flashing, picnic tables, chalk/chalker, safety vests and Belleville Police Department personnel.

ST. PATRICK' S DAY PARADE—03/14/2020 Request from the Ancient Order of Hibernian to hold the St. Patrick's Day Parade Saturday, March 14, 2020. Street closure request: parade line-up North 3rd Street from West " A" Street to West " C" Street, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Parade route closure West Main Street east to Douglas Avenue, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Additional City services requested: trash toters, barricades, " no parking" signs, clean-up and Belleville Police Department personnel.

OKTOBERFEST— 09/ 18/ 2020. 09/ 19/2020, 09/ 20/2020 Request from the Belleville Oktoberfest Committee to hold Belleville Oktoberfest, Friday, September 18, 2020 and Saturday, September, 19 2020, 11:00 am to 11:0 0 pm. Sunday, September 20, 2020, 11: 00 am to 5:00 pm. Street closure requests: Thursday, September 17, 2020, 10:00 am West Main Street from Illinois Street/ 159 to east side of2nd Street and fust block ofNorth First Street; 5: 00 pm first block north, south and east of fountain and East Main Street from the east side of High Street to the west side of Jackson Street. High Street remains open. Streets to re-open by 3:00 am Sunday, September 20, 2020. Sunday, September 20, 2020 street closure remains on West Main Street and North First Street, re-open by 9:00 pm.

Car Show street closures Saturday, September 19, 2020, 6:00 am to 6:00 pm East Main Street from Jackson Street to west side of Charles Street, including the first block north and south ofJackson and Church Street. No vehicles from car show to be parked on South Jackson.

Additional City services requested: barricades, police personnel, " No Parking" signs, clean-up, electric and picnic tables. Request for banners across West Main, East Main and North Illinois Street; 50 Street Light Banners in downtown area from last week ofMay 2020 to event for their 40° i Anniversary.

HISTORICAL LUMINARY WALK—12/12/2020 Request from Belleville Historical Society, Gustave Koerner House, St. Clair County Historical Society and Neighbors of Abend and Garfield to hold the " The Old Belleville Historic Luminary Walk" Saturday, December 12, 2020, 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Street closure request: East Garfield from Mascoutah Avenue to Abend Street alley and Abend Street from Mascomah Avenue to Washington School parking lot entrance, 12:00 pm to 9:30pm. Additional request: barricades and street sweeping prior to event.

OUT OF DARKNESS WALK— 10/ 17/2020 Request from American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to hold the St. Clair County Out of the DarknessWalkSaturday, October17, 2020, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Additional City services requested: cones and high-visibility vests. No street closures.

CHRISTKINDLMARKT—11/ 27/ 2020— 12/ 23/ 2020 Request from BCEO/Belleville Christkindlmarkt to hold the Belleville Christkindlmarkt, Friday, November 27, 2020 to Wednesday, December 23, 2020 the southeast and northeast quadrant of the Public Square. Christkindhnarkt concert, Saturday, November 28, 2020, 6:30pm. Street Closure Request Saturday, November 28, 2020, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm for concert as necessary on first block of West Main Street between 159 and I" Street. Additional City Services: Police Personnel for concert, chalets, trash toters, picnic tables, Port-a-Potties, barricades, " No Parking" signage, water barriers, electric and vendor parking at City Hall parking lot. Banner request across West Main, East Main and North Illinois, November through December.

All members voted aye.

PETITIONS

None.

RESOLUTIONS

Alderwoman Schaefer made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Stiehl to read by title only and as a group Resolution 3374, 3375 and 3376

All members voted aye.

Alderwoman Schaefer made a motion seconded by Alderman Ferguson to approve the following Resolutions:

RESOLUTION 3374 A Resolution of Support for the City of Belleville Program Year 2020 application for Community Development Block Grant funding.

RESOLUTION 3375 A Resolution requesting permission from IDOT to close Route 159 for the St. Patrick's Day Parade, Saturday, March 14, 2020.

RESOLUTION 3376 A Resolution requesting permission from] DOT to close Route 159 for the Oktoberfest Thursday, September 17 through Sunday, September 20, 2020.

Members voting aye on roll call: Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian, Dintehnan, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Wigginton, Barfield, Kinsella, Hazel, Duco, Randle. (15)

ORDINANCES

Alderman Randle made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Stiehl to read by title only and as a group Ordinances 8416-2020; 8417-2020; 8418-2020; 8419-2020 and 8420-2020.

All members voted aye.

Alderwoman Schaefer made a motion seconded by Alderman Rothweiler to approve the following Ordinances:

ORDINANCE 8416- 2020 A Zoning Ordinance In Re: 01JAN20—Ronnie Phillips.

ORDINANCE 8417- 2020 A Zoning Ordinance In Re: 02-JAN20—R& J Liqunor.

ORDINANCE 8418- 2020 A Zoning Ordinance In Re: 03JAN20—R& J Liquor.

ORDINANCE 8419- 2020 A Zoning Ordinance In Re: 04JAN20—Antonio Baxton.

ORDINANCE 8420- 2020 A Zoning Ordinance In Re: 05JAN20—Patrick Goeke.

Members voting aye on roll call: Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Wigginton, Barfield, Kinsella, Hazel, Duco, Randle, Ferguson. ( 15)

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Alderman Elmore stated there is a house missing on the City Attorney report and would like clarification as to why 500 Park was taken off the demolition list; Director of Residential and Commercial Development Services, Annissa McCaskill advised this house is eligible for demolition; however, the City is still waiting for response to the RFP and that date is February 17, 2020.

MISCELLANEOUS & NEW BUSINESS

Alderman Dintelman made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Stiehl to approve Motor Fuel Claims in the Amount of $346.37.

Members voting aye on roll call: Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Wigginton, Barfield, Kinsella, Haul, Duco, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony. (15)

EXECUTIVE SESSION

None.

ADJOURNMENT

Alderwoman Schaefer made a motion seconded by Alderman Ferguson to adjourn at 7:39 p.m.

All members voted aye.

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