City of Belleville City Council met May 18.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
Mayor Eckert called this meeting to order.
City Clerk Meyer called roll. Members present on roll call: Alderman Kinsella, Alderman Hazel, Alderwoman Duco, Alderman Pusa, Alderman Randle, Alderman Ferguson, Alderman Ovian, Alderman Dintelman, Alderwoman Schaefer; Alderwoman Stiehl; Alderman Rothweiler; Alderman Elmore, Alderman Weygandt, Alderman Wigginton, Alderman Barfield.
Alderman Anthony absent.
ROLL CALL DEPARTMENT HEADS
Roll Call Department Heads: Mayor Eckert; City Clerk, Jennifer Crain Meyer; City Treasurer, Dean Hardt; City Attorney Hoemer; Director of Finance, Jamie Maitret; City Engineer, Michael Velloff; Director of IT, Scott Markovich.
Department Heads Excused: 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; Human Resource Director, Sherry Salvatore; Police Chief,Bill Clay; Fire Chief,Tom Pour;.
PLEDGE
Mayor Ecker led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
David Braswell
He owns several historic homes and his first concern is the number of streetlights in the 600 Blk of East Garfield Street( markings have been made with tape). His second concern is a hole in the street at the intersection of Abend/ Fulton. The neighbors have stacked the bricks; however, the bricks need to be mortared. Finally, there is graffiti on six light poles " loc". Ameren advised him a contractor painted the poles while installing guidewires.
1, PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITIONS & APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Eckert read a proclamation in honor of all graduating high school seniors proclaiming May 2020 as' High School Senior Recognition Month.
Alderman Hazel made a seconded by Alderman Weygandt to approve the following appointments:
Erin Connor to serve on the Cemetery Board for a 2-year term.
Geri Boyer to serve on the Downtown Development & Redevelopment Commission for a 4-year term.
August E. Werner, Jr. to serve on the Fire Pension Board for a 3- year term.
Patrick Sullivan to serve on the Police Pension Board for a 2- year tern.
Mary Smith to serve on the Library Board for a 3- year term.
Helen Thompson to serve on the Library Board for a 3- year term.
Molly McKenzie to serve on the Historic Preservation Commission for a I- year term.
Jack LeChien to serve on the Historic Preservation Commission for a I-year tern.
Members voting aye on roll call: Kinsella, Hazel, Duco, Pusa, Randle, Ferguson, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Wigginton, Barfield. (15)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Alderwoman Schaefer made a motion seconded by Alderman Dintelman to approve City Council Meeting Minutes and Executive Session Minutes— May 4, 2020 and May 8, 2020.
CLAIMS, PAYROLL AND DISBURSEMENTS
Alderwoman Stiehl made a motion seconded by Alderman Weygandt to approve claims and disbursements in the amount of$3,740,095.18 payroll in the amount of $1, 019,446.42.
Members voting aye on roll call: Hazel, Duco, Pusa, Randle, Ferguson, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Wigginton, Barfield, Kinsella. (15)
ORAL REPORTS ADMINISTRATION
Alderman Weygandt made a motion seconded by Alderman Puss to approve a contract extension with Electrico May 1, 2020 through April 30, 2021 at the current unit prices( TIF/MFT funds).
Members voting aye on roll call: Duco, Puss, Randle, Ferguson, Ovian, Dintehnan, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Wigginton, Barfield, Kinsella, Haul. (15)
Alderman Wigginton made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Schaefer to authorize the Mayor to execute a contract with the lowest, most responsible bidder for the City' s natural gas accounts, for a period not to exceed thirty-six(36) months
Members voting aye on roll call: Pusa, Randle, Ferguson, Ovian, Dintehnan, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Wigginton, Barfield, Kinsella, Hazel, Duco. (15)
Alderman Randle made a motion seconded by Alderman Pusa to approve Kuhlmann Design Group Inc. (KDG) for final design of the alley between 30' and 31 u Street near Main, estimated amount of $9,024.00( TIF 3/ MFT Funds).
Members voting aye on roll call: Randle, Ferguson, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Wigginton, Barfield, Kinsella, Haul, Duco, Pass. (15)
Alderman Randle made a motion seconded by Alderman Weygandt to approve Kuhlmann Design Group Inc. (KDG) for surveying service agreement in the estimated amount of 35, 000.00 (TIF/MFT Funds).
Members voting aye on roll call: Ferguson, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rottweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Wigginton, Barfield, Kinsella, Hazel, Duco, Puss, Randle. (15)
COMMUNICATIONS
None.
PETITIONS
None.
RESOLUTIONS
None.
ORDINANCES
None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
MISCELLANEOUS& NEW BUSINESS
Alderman Ovian asked if the City has a plan to re-open small businesses so they can survive; Mayor Eckert stated Senator Durbin and Senator Duckworth are seeking help for cities with a population under 500, 000.
Alderwoman Stiehl asked if some of the cities small businesses can start to re-open; Mayor Eckert advised the Mayors' and St. Clair County have sent letters to the Governor.
Alderwoman Schaefer asked if the City has considered holding a committee meeting i.e. Economic Development to discuss when the businesses re-open that the City has a plan. Mayor Eckert advised there will be guidelines for the reopening, and he has been in discussion with staff. Alderwoman Schaefer has researched other cities and would like Belleville to be proactive.
Alderman Wigginton stated there are 10 days left in the month of May and there have been people working to get something started. There are five (5) Stages in the plan. At the end of the month the four regions will move into Stage 3. Belleville should have been opened for business as of May 1, 2020. Belleville is losing business to Missouri.
Alderman Wigginton advised he and other businessmen were on a conference call to talk about guidelines. Southern Illinois should open and move forward. There should be two sets of guidelines (1) for Southern Illinois and (2) Northern Illinois. He suggested using the acronym KISS (keep it simple stupid).
Alderman Ferguson made a motion seconded by Alderman Elmore Motor Fuel Claims in the Amount of $ 123,471. 10.
Members voting aye on roll call: Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Wigginton, Barfield, Kinsella, Haul, Duco, Pusa, Randle, Ferguson. (15)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Alderman Hazel made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Duco to go into executive session to discuss personnel, litigation, workers' compensation, property acquisition, transfer of property, SILCS 120/2( c)).
All members voted aye.
Entered executive session at 7: 35 p. m. Resumed from Executive Session at 7:48 p.m.
City Clerk called roll. Members present on roll call: Alderman Kinsella, Alderman Haul, Alderwoman Duco, Alderman Puss, Alderman Randle, Alderman Ferguson, Alderman Ovian, Alderman Dintelman, Alderwoman Schaefer; Alderwoman Stiehl; Alderman Rothweiler; Alderman Elmore, Alderman Wigginton, Alderman Barfield.
Alderman Anthony absent. Alderman Weygandt joined at 7:40 p.m.
Alderman Wigginton made a motion seconded by Alderman Kinsella to settle three( 3) workers' comp cases in the amounts of ($9, 873.28), ($ 40,520.30) and ($15,000).
Members voting aye on roll call: Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Wigginton, Barfield, Kinsella, Hazel, Duco, Puss, Randle, Ferguson, Ovian. (14)
ADJOURNMENT
Alderman Rothweiler made a motion seconded by Alderman Ferguson to adjourn at 7:55 p.m.
All members aye.
https://www.belleville.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05182020-2230
Alerts Sign-up