Village of Godfrey Board of Trustees met Jan. 7.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
The meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Godfrey was called to order by Mayor Michael McCormick at 6:00 p.m., January 7, 2020 at the Village Hall, 6810 Godfrey Road, Godfrey, Illinois. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call: Present: Mark Stewart, Jeff Weber, Nathan Schrumpf, Ben Allen, Virginia Woulfe-Beile, Karen McAtee and Michael McCormick. Absent:
Village Attorney: Tom Long Building Code and Zoning Administrator: Laura Dixon Director of Parks and Recreation: Todd Strubhart Director of Maintenance: Jim Lewis Village Engineer: Richard Beran Economic Development: Jim Mager
Mayor McCormick asked for the approval of the minutes for the December 17, 2019, meeting. Minutes were approved with no objections from the Board of Trustees.
PRESENTATIONS:
STANDING COMMITTEES: PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE: Ben Allen reported that the next meeting of Public Safety Committee will be February 3, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. at the Village Hall.
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
Chairman Stewart reported that the next meeting of the Finance Committee will be February 3, 2020, after the close of the Public Safety Committee.
Chairman Stewart moved for the approval of a new Arm Tractor from the State Bid list at a cost of $66,293.11, seconded by Trustee Schrumpf. Poll of Board: Ayes-6, Nays-0, Absent-0. Motion carried.
Chairman Stewart moved for the approval to apply for the 2020 OSLAD grant with a match amount of $400,000, seconded by Trustee Schrumpf.
Poll of Board: Ayes-6, Nays-0, Absent-0. Motion carried.
Chairman Stewart moved for the approval of the 2020-2022 Uniform and Award bid - uniform bid to Logo It of Alton IL and Award bid to Gifts R Us of Mt. Vernon NY, seconded by Trustee Schrumpf. Poll of Board: Ayes-6, Nays-0, Absent-0. Motion carried.
Chairman Stewart moved for the approval for permission to apply for the 2020 Madison County PEP Grant, seconded by Trustee Schrumpf. Poll of Board: Ayes-6, Nays-0, Absent-0. Motion carried.
Chairman Stewart moved for the approval for permission to apply for the 2020 IDNR Bike Path Grant with a match amount of $200,000, seconded by Trustee Schrumpf. Poll of Board: Ayes-6, Nays-0, Absent-0. Motion carried.
Chairman Stewart moved for the approval of 2020 Summer Day Camp Proposal, seconded by Trustee Schrumpf. Poll of Board: Ayes-6, Nays-0, Absent-0. Motion carried.
Chairman Stewart moved for the approval to apply for the 2020 Recreational Trails Program Grant, seconded by Trustee Schrumpf. Poll of Board: Ayes- 6, Nays-0, Absent-0. Motion carried.
Chairman Stewart moved for the approval of TIP application fee in an amount not to exceed $5,000 to East-West Gateway Council of Governments and to give authorization for payment to be made as a February 2020 pre- pay, seconded by Trustee Schrumpf. Poll of Board: Ayes-6, Nays-0, Absent-0. Motion carried.
Chairman Stewart moved for the approval of the 2020 Roadway Maintenance programs at an approximate cost of $1,045,800, seconded by Trustee Schrumpf. Poll of Board: Ayes-6, Nays-0, Absent-0. Motion carried.
Chairman Stewart moved for the approval to direct the attorney to amend the Village Code Chapter 78 pertaining to utilities due to the sale of the Sewer System, seconded by Trustee Schrumpf. Poll of Board: Ayes-6, Nays-0, Absent-0. Motion carried.
Chairman Stewart moved for the approval of reimbursement to Baker and Hale of Godfrey IL for Facade Improvement Grant in the amount of $4,746 and to give authorization to make payment as a February 2020 prepay, seconded by Trustee Schrumpf. Poll of Board: Ayes-6, Nays-0, Absent-0.
Motion carried.
Chairman Stewart moved for the approval of The Alton Optimist Club Raffle License Waiver of Bond and Fee, seconded by Trustee Schrumpf. Poll of Board: Ayes-6, Nays-0, Absent-0. Motion carried.
Chairman Stewart moved for the approval of the Alton Wood River Sportsmans Club Raffle License waiver of Bond and Fee, seconded by Trustee Schrumpf. Poll of Board: Ayes-6, Nays-0, Absent-0. Motion carried.
Chairman Stewart moved for the approval of the Alton Moose Lodge Raffle License waiver of bond and fee, seconded by Trustee Schrumpf. Poll of Board: Ayes-6, Nays-0, Absent-0. Motion carried.
Chairman Stewart moved for the approval of Riverbend Growth Association Raffle License waiver of Bond and Fee, seconded by Trustee Schrumpf. Poll of Board: Ayes-6, Nays-0, Absent-0. Motion carried.
Chairman Stewart moved for the approval of the Animal Control Contract with Susie Stephans for 2020, seconded by Trustee Schrumpf. Poll of Board: Ayes-6, Nays-0, Absent-0. Motion carried.
Chairman Stewart moved for the approval of the January 2020 Accounts Payable: General Fund $351,150.76 and the Motor Fuel Tax Fund $21,209.30; and the Street Department $36,615.28, seconded by Trustee Schrumpf. Poll of Board: Ayes-6, Nays-0, Absent-0. Motion carried.
Chairman Stewart moved for the approval of the Payroll Account for the period of 11/01/19 to 12/22/2019 for the Village for a total payroll of $ 112,545.40, mileage of $ 240.49 and payroll taxes of $16,936.76, seconded by Trustee Schrumpf. Poll of Board: Ayes-6, Nays-0, Absent-0. Motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORT: PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT Todd Strubhart, Director of Parks and Recreation, reported that the next meeting of the Parks and Recreation Committee will be January 10, 2020 at 8:30 a.m.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Laura Dixon, Building and Zoning Administrator, reported that the next meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission will be cancelled.
COMMUNITY PLANNING, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE Jim Mager reported that the next meeting of the Community Planning, Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee on January 8, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING COMMITTEE Jim Mager reported that the next meeting of the Comprehensive Planning Committee will be January 8, 2020.
GODFREY CLIMATE PROTECTION AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY COMMITTEE Virginia Woulfe-Beile, Chairman of the Climate Protection and Energy Efficiency Committee reported that the next meeting of the Godfrey Climate Protection and Energy Efficiency Committee will be January 17, 2020.
EDSA COMMITTEE Chris Sichra reported that the next meeting of the EDSA Committee will be January 13, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Village Hall Conference Room.
STORM WATER COMMITTEE Mark Stewart, Chairman of the Storm Water Committee reported that the next meeting of the Storm Water Committee will be February 5, 2020 at 5:30p.m.
COMMUNICATIONS:
• Trustee Weber moved to place all correspondence on file in the Mayor and Clerk’s office: Lis Pendens 1008 West Delmar, Illinois American Water Prehearing Conference, Foreclosure 5245 Englewood, Email From Brad Cole-IML Adult Use Cannabis Resource Update, Email From Vitaliy, Lis Pendens 2307 Park Dr, Union Pacific ICC, Foreclosure 339 Saint Anthony, January 2020 Calendar, December 2019 Clerk's Revenue, December 2019 Sewer Payments, Seconded by Trustee Stewart. Poll of Board: Ayes-6, Nays-0, Absent-0. Motion carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS: CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF JOE MAYS TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD. Trustee Stewart moved for the approval of the appointment of Joe Mays to the Planning and Zoning Board, seconded by Trustee Weber. Poll of Board: Ayes-6, Nays-0, Absent-0. Motion carried.
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF ORDINANCE 01-2020 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF GODFREY, ILLINOIS, TO AMEND A PRD FOR PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS RIVERPORT SUBDIVISION IN GODFREY , ILLINOIS. Trustee Stewart moved for approval to suspend the rules of ORDINANCE 01-2020 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF GODFREY, ILLINOIS, TO AMEND A PRD FOR PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS RIVERPORT SUBDIVISION IN GODFREY, ILLINOIS, seconded by Trustee Weber. This Ordinance eliminates the pool requirement. Roll Call Vote: AYES: Stewart, Weber, Schrumpf, McAtee, Allen, Woulfe-Beile NAYS: None ABSENT: None Motion carries.
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE 01-2020 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF GODFREY, ILLINOIS, TO AMEND A PRD FOR PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS RIVERPORT SUBDIVISION IN GODFREY , ILLINOIS. Trustee Stewart moved for approval of ORDINANCE 01-2020 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF GODFREY, ILLINOIS, TO AMEND A PRD FOR PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS RIVERPORT SUBDIVISION IN GODFREY, ILLINOIS, seconded by Trustee Weber. This Ordinance eliminates the pool requirement. Roll Call Vote: AYES: Stewart, Weber, Schrumpf, McAtee, Allen, Woulfe-Beile NAYS: None ABSENT: None Motion carries.
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF GODFREY, ILLINOIS, TO AMEND A PRD FOR PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS RIVERPORT SUBDIVISION IN GODFREY , ILLINOIS. Trustee Stewart moved for approval to suspend the rules of AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF GODFREY, ILLINOIS, TO AMEND A PRD FOR PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS RIVERPORT SUBDIVISION IN GODFREY, ILLINOIS, seconded by Trustee Weber. This Ordinance changes the zoning from Commercial to Residential. Roll Call Vote: AYES: Stewart, Weber, Schrumpf, McAtee, Allen, Woulfe-Beile NAYS: None ABSENT: None Motion carries.
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF GODFREY, ILLINOIS, TO AMEND A PRD FOR PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS RIVERPORT SUBDIVISION IN GODFREY , ILLINOIS. Trustee Stewart moved for approval of AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF GODFREY, ILLINOIS, TO AMEND A PRD FOR PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS RIVERPORT SUBDIVISION IN GODFREY, ILLINOIS, seconded by Trustee Weber. This Ordinance changes the zoning from Commercial to Residential., seconded by Trustee Weber. This Ordinance changes the zoning from Commercial to Residential. Mayor McCormick explained that this would need a vote of 5 Ayes to pass. Roll call vote AYES: Stewart, Schrumpf, McAtee NAYS: Weber, Allen, Woulfe-Beile ABSENT: None. Motion fails.
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH HOSTING OF SHORT TERM RENTALS WITHIN THE VILLAGE OF GODFREY, ILLINOIS CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE VILLAGE OF GODFREY Trustee Stewart moved for approval of an ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH HOSTING OF SHORT TERM RENTALS WITHIN THE VILLAGE OF GODFREY, ILLINOIS CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE VILLAGE OF GODFREY, seconded by Trustee Weber. First Reading
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 01-2020 A RESOLUTION FOR SUPPORT OF THE ALTON REGIONAL CONVENTION & TOURISM BUREAU Trustee Stewart moved for the approval of RESOLUTION 01-2020 A Resolution for Support of the Alton Regional Convention & Tourism Bureau, seconded by Trustee Weber. Poll of Board: Ayes-6, Nays-0, Absent-0. Motion carried.
A Resolution for Support of the Alton Regional Convention & Tourism Bureau
WHEREAS, The Village of Godfrey endorses the Greater Alton/Twin Rivers Convention & Visitors Bureau as the State Certified Bureau for promotional efforts in representation of Godfrey area tourism.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village of Godfrey endorses and supports the Greater Alton/Twin Rivers Convention & Visitors Bureau as the official State Certified Bureau for the Village of Godfrey in its tourism representation.
PASSED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF GODFREY, ILLINOIS, THIS 7TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2020.
APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE VILLAGE OF GODFREY, ILLINOIS, THIS 8TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2020.
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 02-2020 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATED LAND FROM MISSISSIPPI LIME COMPANY Trustee Stewart move for the approval Consideration and approval of RESOLUTION 02-2020 a Resolution accepting donated land from Mississippi Lime Company, seconded by Trustee Weber. Poll of Board: Ayes-6, Nays-0, Absent-0. Motion carried.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF GODFREY, ILLINOIS, that the Village of Godfrey acknowledges and accepts the gift of the donation of two parcels of land from Mississippi Lime Co. The two parcels of land along the River Road are 24-1-07-10-01-102-022 and 24-1-07-10-11-201- 010.001.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President of the Board of Trustees is authorized to execute any and all documents confirming the gift of property with appropriate attestation by the Village Clerk. Upon receipt of the deeds to the properties the Village Clerk is directed to record said documents with the Madison County Recorder of Deeds.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES of the Village of Godfrey, Illinois, this ____ day of January, 2020.
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF CHANGE TO THE VILLAGE BOARD SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS. Trustee Stewart moved for the approval of change to the Village Board Schedule of Meetings, seconded by Trustee Weber. Poll of Board: Ayes-6, Nays-0, Absent-0. Motion carried.
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF CHANGES TO TRANSIENT VENDOR ORDINANCE Trustee Stewart moved for the approval of changes to Transient Vendor Ordinance, seconded by Trustee Weber. Poll of Board: Ayes-6, Nays-0, Absent-0. Motion carried.
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 03-2020 THE RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR THE MADISON COUNTY RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ENVIRONMENTAL GRANT Trustee Stewart moved for the approval of RESOLUTION 03-2020 the Resolution approving the application for the Madison County Resource Management Environmental Grant, seconded by Trustee Weber. Poll of Board: Ayes-6, Nays-0, Absent-0. Motion carried.
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF GODFREY, ILLINOIS,
AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR A PROJECT TO BE PARTIALLY FUNDED BY A MADISON COUNTY RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM ENVIRONMENTAL GRANT
WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Godfrey (the “Village Board”) desire to make application to Madison County for an allocation of funds during the 2020 Program Year under the Resource Management Program in order to complete a stormwater improvement within the Village of Godfrey (the “Village”), described as follows: 1002 Richard Drive Stormwater Improvement Project. The improvements will include the repair and stabilization of an eroded drainage way located in the northern half of 1002 Richard Drive (the “Project”); and
WHEREAS, the Project is an eligible improvement under the Resource Management Program Environmental Grant; and
WHEREAS, the Village Board has made a finding and determination that there is a need to complete the Project because the improvements within this area of the Village will provide a direct benefit to the residents and property owners so as to improve the environment and safety, and to preserve the neighborhood.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF GODFREY, MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: The Village Board requests the funds available from the Madison County Resource Management Program Environmental Grant; and
Section 2: The Village Board authorizes the Village Engineer to sign and submit an application to Madison County for the Resource Management Program Environmental Grant.
PASSED this 7th day of January, 2020, pursuant to a roll call vote as follows:
EXECUTIVE SESSION –
TRUSTEES, CLERK AND STAFF COMMENTS
Trustee Allen moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:02 p.m., seconded by Trustee Weber. Poll of Board: Ayes-6, Nays-0, Absent-0. Motion carried. Motion carried.
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