City of Fairview Heights City Council met July 7.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
The regular meeting of the Fairview Heights City Council was called to order at 7:04 P.M. by Mayor Mark Kupsky and was held remotely due to the COVID19 Pandemic with the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by City Clerk Karen J. Kaufhold.
ROLL CALL
Roll call of Aldermen present: Ryan Vickers, Bill Poletti, Denise Williams, Frank Menn, Joshua Frawley, Pat Baeske, Brenda Wagner, Harry Zimmerman, Pat Peck, and Anthony Leflore were present. Mayor Mark Kupsky, City Clerk Karen Kaufhold, and City Attorney Garrett Hoerner were also present.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
Alderman Zimmerman moved to approve the June 16, 2020 City Council Minutes and Finance Director’s Report. Seconded by Alderman Wagner. Motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Mayor Kupsky announced the Operations Committee will meet July 8th, 7:00 P.M.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Mayor Kupsky stated that there were numerous loud fireworks going off over the 4th of July; Mayor stated that a letter has been sent out to residents regarding the City contracting with Aspen Waste as the single waste hauler for the City; Mayor stated that COVID 19 numbers are on the rise in many states and there is a testing center at the Jackie Joyner Kersee Center; Mayor stated that City Hall will open July 13th with limited hours from 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. and with COVID 19 safety precautions in place.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS
Alderman Wagner stated she wanted to commend all staff, directors, and supervisors who are essential workers for keeping the City running smoothly during the pandemic.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
Proposed Resolution 18-’20, a Resolution recognizing the Police Department for providing the safety and protection of our residents, homes, local businesses, churches, and guests to our City. Motion by Alderman Baeske. Seconded by Alderman Poletti.
Alderman LeFlore moved to amend the second paragraph by adding “Detective Division” after Patrol Officers and change offices to officers. Seconded by Alderman Zimmerman. Motion carried.
Roll call on Proposed Resolution No. 18-’20 as amended showed Aldermen Vickers, Poletti, Williams, Menn, Frawley, Baeske, Wagner, Zimmerman, Peck and LeFlore voting “Yea.” Proposed Resolution No. 18-’20 passed on 10 yeas and no nays.
Proposed Resolution No. 18-’20 now becomes RESOLUTION NO. 4346-2020.
Proposed Resolution 19-‘20, a Resolution approving a Special Use Permit and Site Development Plan for 6535 North Illinois within the “PB” Planned Business District to allow the construction and operation of a bank with drive-thru facility. Motion by Alderman Peck. Seconded by Alderman LeFlore.
Roll call on Proposed Resolution No.19-’20 showed Aldermen Vickers, Poletti, Williams, Menn, Frawley, Baeske, Wagner, Zimmerman, Peck and LeFlore voting “Yea.” Proposed Resolution No. 19-’20 passed on 10 yeas and no nays.
Proposed Resolution No. 19-’20 now becomes RESOLUTION NO. 4347-2020.
Alderman Poletti moved to adjourn. Seconded by Alderman Peck. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:29 P.M.
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