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Alton City Council met Aug. 12.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

Mayor – Brant Walker

City Clerk – Mary T. Boulds

City Treasurer – Cameo C. Holland

ALDERMEN

Ward 1 – Brian Campbell                     Ward 5 – Charles Brake

Ward 2 – Carolyn MacAfee                  Ward 6 – Stephanie J. Elliott

Ward 3 – Mike Velloffl                          Ward 7 – David Boulds

Ward 4 – Tammy Smith

1. CALL TO ORDER.

2. ROLL CALL.

3. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG.

4. READING OF PROCLAMATIONS.

5. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 22, 2020. (PLACE ON FILE)

6. REPORT OF OFFICERS: Department of Building and Zoning, re: Monthly Report for June, 2020. (PLACE ON FILE)

7. REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEE:

A. Committee of the Whole Meeting Report for August 10, 2020. (PLACE ON FILE) (Boulds)

a. Resolution, re: Finance Committee bills be allowed and payment be made.

b. Resolution, re: That the City Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to make payment from the Alton Municipal Band Fund to David Drillinger in the amount of $271.08 and to the band members for the farmers market in the amount of $975.00 pursuant to the minutes.

c. Resolution, re: The Historic Commission has recommended changes to the City Code of the City of Alton pertaining to Chapter 6 of Title 2 being the “Historic Commission” and that the attached ordinance be considered.

d. Resolution, re: OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center, The Moeller Cancer Center would like to hold a reverse parade for cancer survivors on September 25, 2020 on the following streets with a police and fire escort.

8. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES. (Mayor Pro Tem)

a. Ordinance No. 7771. An ordinance granting a special use permit at 370 McInerney Street for the operation of a guest house. (LAY-OVER)

b. Ordinance No. 7772. An ordinance granting a special use permit to allow solar panels at the property located at 2611 Yager Avenue, Alton, Illinois. (LAY-OVER)

c. Ordinance No. 7773. An ordinance granting a special use permit to allow the operation of a used car lot at 4134 A. Alby Street, Alton, Illinois. (LAY-OVER)

9. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES. (Mayor Pro Tem)

a. Ordinance No. 7767. An Ordinance amending the City Code of the City of Alton pertaining to the Building & Zoning Fees. (ADOPT-ROLL CALL)

b. Ordinance No. 7768. An Ordinance amending the City Code to reflect the changes in ownership and responsibilities for the Treatment Plant, Sanitary Sewer and Combined Sewers. (ADOPT-ROLL CALL)

c. Ordinance No. 7769. An Ordinance amending Chapter 10 of Title 6 of the City Code of the City of Alton pertaining to Sewers and Sewage Disposal. (ADOPT-ROLL CALL)

10. REPORT AND/OR RESOLUTIONS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES.

a. Alton Plan Commission, re: Minutes of July 21, 2020. (PLACE ON FILE)

b. Alton Plan Commission, re: Minutes of August 4, 2020. (PLACE ON FILE)

c. Resolution, re: That a special use permit be granted on the property identified by permanent parcel number 23-2-08-18-12-203-016, Township 5 North of the Third Principal Meridian, also known as 2901 Buena Vista, Alton, Illinois for solar panels. (PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDS A POSITIVE VOTE)

d. Resolution, re: That the City Council adopt the Alton Great Streets Planning Initiative Proposed Document as a supplement to the 2003 Comprehensive Plan. (PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDS A POSITIVE VOTE)

e. Resolution, re: That the City Council not require a special use permit for roof mounted solar panels unless they are in an historic district. (PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDS A POSITIVE VOTE)

f. Resolution, re: That a special use permit be granted on the property identified by permanent parcel number 23-2-07-03-20-402-022, Township 5 North of the Third Principal, also known as 809 Logan, Alton, Illinois, for solar panels. (PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDS A POSITIVE VOTE)

11. RESIGNATIONS.

12. APPOINTMENTS.

13. APPROVAL OF ACTIONS TAKEN UNDER SUSPENSION OF RULES AT PRIOR MEETING.

a. Ordinance No. 7770. An Ordinance authorizing the City of Alton to amend the lease agreement with American Cruise Line Inc.

14. PUBLIC FORUM ADDRESSING CITY BUSINESS.

15. COMMENTS OR RESOLUTIONS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL.

16. EXECUTIVE SESSION. (optional)

a. To consider information regarding appointment, employment, or dismissal of an employee.

b. Collective negotiations matters, and

c. Litigation presently pending or matters where litigation is probable or imminent. d. Other.

17. ADJOURN.

https://www.cityofaltonil.com/minutes/5/2020-08-12%20Agenda.pdf