City of Belleville City Council met Aug. 17.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
Via Phone Conference
Mayor Eckert called this meeting to order.
City Clerk Meyer called roll. Members present on roll call: Alderman Hazel (arrived 7: 07 p.m.), Alderwoman Duco, Alderman Puss, Alderman Randle, Alderman Ferguson, Alderman Anthony (arrived 7: 04 p.m.), Alderman Dintelman, Alderwoman Schaefer, Alderwonan Stiehl, Alderman Rothweiler, Alderman Elmore, Alderman Weygandt, Alderman Barfield.
Alderman Kinsella, Alderman Ovian, Alderman Wigginton excused.
ROLL CALL DEPARTMENT HEADS
Roll Call Department Heads: Mayor Eckert; City Clerk, Jennifer Gain Meyer; City Treasurer, Dean Hardt; City Attorney Hoemer; Assistant Chief ofPolice, Matt Eiskant; Director of Finance, Jamie Maitret; Director of Maintenance, Ken Vaughn; Director of Public Works, Jason Poole; Director of Wastewater, Randy Smith; Director of Residential and Commercial Development Services, Annissa McCaskill; Director of Library, Leander Spearman; City Engineer, Michael Velloff; Human Resource Manager, Emma Qualls.
Police Chief, Bill Clay and Fire Chief, Tom Pour excused.
PLEDGE
Mayor Eckert led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
None.
PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITIONS& APPOINTMENTS
Alderman Elmore and Alderwoman Schaefer made a motion to approve two new inductees, Theodor Erasmus Hilgard and Ruth A. Sterling, to the Walk of Fame.
Members voting aye on roll call: Duco, Puss, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Barfield, Hazel. (13)
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Alderman Weygandt made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Schaefer to approve City Council Meeting Minutes—August 3, 2020.
Members voting aye on roll call: Pusa, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Barfield, Haul, Duco. (13)
CLAIMS, PAYROLL AND DISBURSEMENTS
Alderwoman Stiehl made a motion seconded by Alderman Ferguson to approve claims and disbursements in the amount of$1, 547,278.43 and payroll in the amount of$831, 181. 40.
Members voting aye on roll call: Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Barfield, Haul, Duco, Pusa. (13)
REPORTS
None.
ORAL REPORTS
TRAFFIC
Alderman Elmore made a motion seconded by Alderman Weygandt to Amend Traffic Ordinance, Chapter 74, ( Parking Regulations), Section 74.02 (No Parking Rules) by adding Sections(1) and(0).
Discussion.
Lt. Col. Eiskant advised this was taken to traffic committee due to numerous complaints received from citizens about individuals parking on lots owned by the City in residential neighborhoods.
At times there are five to 10 cars parked on a lot.
Alderman Elmore advised this also concerns parking around the traffic speed monitor.
Members voting aye on roll call: Ferguson, Anthony, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Barfield, Hazel, Duco, Puss, Randle. (13)
ORDINANCE & LEGAL
Alderman Randle made a motion second by Alderwoman Schaefer to Amend Title XIII (General Offenses), Chapter 130 ( Offenses Against Public Peace and Safety); Section 130.03(A)(1) Beggars and Panhandlers; Notification of Homeless Shelter Availability).
Members voting aye on roll call: Anthony, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Barfield, Hazel, Duco, Puss, Randle, Ferguson. (13)
Alderman Randle made a motion second by Alderwoman Schaefer to Amend Title XI (Business Regulations), Chapter 124( Used Car Dealers), Section 124.04(D)( Regulations). Members voting aye on roll call: Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Barfield, Hazel, Duco, Pusa, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony. (13)
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND ANNEXATION
Alderwoman Stiehl made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Schaefer to approve closure of the alley between the 500 block ofN. High St. and N. Jackson St. from East ` E' St. to Lebanon Ave. Committee unanimously recommended approval,
Discussion.
Mayor Eckert advised this is near the side White Cottage. White Cottage purchased the house behind them and purchased the garages that face High Street.
Members voting aye on roll call: Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Barfield, Hazel, Duco, Pusa, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Dintehmm. (13)
ADMINISTRATION
Alderman Weygandt made a motion seconded by Alderman Ferguson to approve renewal contracts with Watts Copy Systems for copiers within City Departments and Library approximate savings will be$ 400 per month).
Members voting aye on roll call: Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Barfield, Hazel, Dorn, Puss, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Dintelman, Schaefer. (13)
Alderman Elmore made a motion seconded by Alderman Anthony to approve an increase in the maximum amount for an eligible resident applying to General & Community Assistance from 245.00 to$ 312.00 as complies with State Statute effective September 1, 2020.
Members voting aye on roll call: Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Barfield, Hazel, Duco, Puss, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl. (13)
Alderwoman Schaefer made a motion seconded by Alderman Dintelman to approve Development Agreement with Janet Wolf regarding the demolition of property at 602 Bomman Street( parcel no. 08- 28.0- 143- 012).
Discussion.
Alderman Barfield advised he read over the development agreement and there is nothing that references the tear down cost ofthe property; Mayor Eckert stated he received a quote back from Hank' s Excavating in the amount of$ 8, 600. The cost may come down if this is packaged with other demolitions.
Members voting aye on roll call: Elmore, Weygandt, Barfield, Hazel, Duco, Puss, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler. (13)
STREETS AND GRADES
Alderman Randle made a motion seconded by Alderman Ferguson to approve KEG to provide construction inspection and testing services for Centreville Ave resurfacing project in the amount of $85, 000.00. (MFT funds)
Members voting aye on roll call: Weygandt, Barfield, Hazel, Duco, Puss, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore. (13)
Alderman Randle made a motion seconded by Aldeman Weygandt to approve Volkert for Professional Engineering Services to overlay the 400 block of N. Virginia Ave between Sycamore and East D Street with hot mix asphalt, installation of new barrier curb, minor drainage upgrades and miscellaneous improvements in the amount of$25,296.00. ( MFT funds) Members voting aye on roll call: Barfield, Hazel, Duco, Puss, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt. (13)
COMMUNICATIONS
Alderman Elmore made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Duco to approve WORSHIP ON FIRST STREET Request from St. Paul United Church of Christ to close North First Street between West " B" and West " C" Streets on Sunday, August 23td, August 30ei, September tie', September IP, September 20" and September 27", 5: OOpm to 7: OOpm. Additional request: barricades.
Members voting aye on roll call: Hazel, Duco, Puss, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Dintehnan, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Barfield. (13)
PETITIONS
None.
RESOLUTIONS
Alderwoman Schaefer made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Duco to read by title only Resolution 3390- 2020.
Members voting aye on roll call: Duco, Pusa, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Barfield, Hazel. (13)
Alderman Weygandt made a motion seconded by Alderman Ferguson to approve RESOLUTION 3390 A Resolution of the City of Belleville, Illinois, selecting a placement Agent in connection with the proposed issuance by the City of its General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2020; and acknowledging certain matters pursuant to MSRB Rules.
Members voting aye on roll call: Puss, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Barfield, Hazel, Duco. (13)
ORDINANCES
Alderwoman Stiehl made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Schaefer to read by title only and as a group Ordinances 8863- 2020; 8864-2020; 8865- 2020.
Members voting aye on roll call: Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Barfield, Hazel, Duca, Pusa. (13)
Alderwoman Ferguson made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Schaefer to approve the following Ordinances:
ORDINANCE 8863- 2020
Ordinance amending Chapter 74 ( Parking Regulations) of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Belleville, Illinois as amended, by amending portions of sections thereof.
ORDINANCE 8864- 2020
An Ordinance amending Chapter 130( Offenses Against Public Peace and Safety) of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Belleville, Illinois as amended, by amending portions of sections thereof.
ORDINANCE 8865- 2020
An Ordinance amending Chapter 124 ( Used Car Dealers) of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Belleville, Illinois as amended, by amending portions of sections thereof.
Members voting aye on roll call: Ferguson, Anthony, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Barfield, Hazel, Duco, Pusa, Randle. (13)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
MISCELLANEOUS& NEW BUSINESS
Alderman Ferguson made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Stiehl to approve Motor Fuel Claims in the Amount of$198. 75.
Discussion.
Alderwoman Stiehl asked why the amount is so low: Finance Director, Jamie Maitret, advised there was only one submission during the claim cycle.
Members voting aye on roll call: Anthony, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Barfield, Hazel, Duco, Puss, Randle, Ferguson. (13)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Alderman Puss made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Stiehl to go into executive session discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees ( 5 ILCS 120/2( c)( 1)), collective negotiation matters ( 5 ILCS 120/ 2(c)(2)), and personnel, litigation, workers' compensation, property acquisition, transfer of property, ( 5 ILCS 120/ 2(c)).
Members voting aye on roll call: Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Barfield, Hazel, Duco, Pula, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony. (13) Entered executive session at 7:43 p.m.
Resumed from Executive Session at 7: 58 p.m.
City Clerk Meyer called roll. Members present on roll call: Alderman Hazel, Alderwoman Duco, Alderman Posit, Alderman Randle, Alderman Ferguson, Alderman Anthony, Alderman Dintelman, Alderwoman Schaefer, Alderwoman Stiehl, Alderman Rothweiler, Alderman Elmore, Alderman Weygandt, Alderman Barfield.
Alderman Kinsella, Alderman Ovian, Alderman Wigginton excused.
Alderman Weygandt made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Duco to recall Reese Wilkerson PT — Police Department), from unpaid- furlough status, effective August 18, 2020 and Russell Roark( Sanitation Temp) from unpaid-furlough status, effective August 24, 2020. Russell Roark will become a full-time employee in the Sanitation Department.
Members voting aye on roll call: Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Barfield, Hazel, Duco, Puss, Randle, Ferguson, Dintelman, Anthony. (13)
Alderman Elmore made a motion seconded by Alderman Ferguson to approve a worker' s comp case in the amount of$16, 900.00.
Members voting aye on roll call: Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Barfield, Hazel, Duco, Pusa, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Dintelman, Schaefer. (13)
ADJOURNMENT
Alderman Rothweiler made a motion seconded by Alderman Ferguson to adjourn at 8:05 p.m. Members voting aye on roll call: Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Barfield, Hazel, Duco, Posit, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl. (13)
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