City of Alton City Council met June 24.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Alton, Illinois was held in the City Hall Building, Alton, Illinois Via Teleconference at the hour of 6:30 P.M. on the above date.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Walker.
Mayor Walker called upon Alderwoman Elliott to lead the Pledge to the Flag. COUNCIL MINUTES AND REPORT OF OFFICERS
The Clerk presented the following Council Meeting Minutes of June 10, 2020 and the following Report of Officers: City Treasurer, re: Monthly Report for May, 2020; Alton Fire Department, re: Monthly Fire Damage Report to Assessor’s Office for May, 2020; Alton Fire Department, re: Largest Single Fire Loss for May, 2020; Alton Fire Department, re: Estimated Fire Loss for May, 2020. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said Minutes and Report of Officers be placed on file. The Chair so ordered.
COMMITTEE REPORT
Chairman Boulds presented the following Committee of the Whole Report for June 22, 2020; Resolution, re: Discount and Special Bills paid; Resolution, re: That Wall Street from State Street to the rear of the Firehouse be closed on June 27, 2020 to facilitate a event and party at the Firehouse; Resolution, re: That Wall Street from State Street to the rear of the Firehouse be closed on July 4, 2020 to facilitate a 4th of July event and party at the Firehouse; Resolution, re: That officials of the Dept. of Planning & Development are hereby authorized and directed to accept transfer of real property commonly known as 1500 Belle St.; Resolution, re: That the attached Ordinance pertaining to establishing a no parking zone in front of 3400 Oak Drive be considered; Resolution, re: The Alton City Clerk was authorized to publish a Notice of Sale soliciting sealed bids for the purchase of surplus real property owned by the City of Alton and that upon the recommendations of city staff, the attached bid be accepted; Resolution, re: That the attached ordinance establishing and imposing certain business district taxes within the Alton Square Business District-2020 be considered; Resolution, re: That the attached ordinance designating the Alton Business District-2020 and approving the Alton Square Business District 2020 plan be considered; Resolution, re: That the attached ordinance rescinding the existing Alton Square Business District taxes and providing for the dissolution of the existing Business District Tax Allocation Fund be considered; Resolution, re: The Director of Code Enforcement has recommended to offer for sale certain items of surplus property and that the Operations Supervisor of City Garage and Director of Code Enforcement along with the Comptroller are hereby authorized to list for sale the surplus items of personal property owned by the City of Alton. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said report be placed on file. The Chair so ordered.
Mr. Boulds presented the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Discount and Special Bills Paid; also all Expenditure Detail Bills as listed in the Comptroller’s report dated June 22, 2020 be allowed and payment be made for same. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
NAYS: None – 0
Mr. Boulds presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Alderman Campbell has requested, that Wall Street from State Street to the rear of the Firehouse be closed on June 27, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. to facilitate a event and party at the Firehouse; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the request, which was submitted in a timely manner, and does hereby approve said request; and
WHEREAS, the Police Department has approved this request on the condition that the Firehouse provides payment prior to the event for the cost of one overtime Alton Police Officer to be on site during the event.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the Public Works Department, Police Department and Fire Department are hereby authorized and directed (contingent upon all required IDOT approvals where applicable) to effectuate the temporary closure of Wall Street from State Street to the rear of the Firehouse on June 27, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m., on the condition that the Firehouse shall be responsible for any extra labor costs incurred by the City as it relates to this event and specifically upon payment prior to the event by the Firehouse to the City of Alton Police Department for the cost of one overtime police officer to be on site during the event. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
NAYS: None – 0
Mr. Boulds presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Alderman Campbell has requested, that Wall Street from State Street to the rear of the Firehouse be closed on July 4, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. to facilitate a 4th of July event and party at the Firehouse; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the request, which was submitted in a timely manner, and does hereby approve said request; and
WHEREAS, the Police Department has approved this request on the condition that the Firehouse provides prior to the event for the cost of one overtime Alton Police Officer to be on site during the event.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the Public Works Department, Police Department and Fire Department are hereby authorized and directed (contingent upon all required IDOT approvals where applicable) to effectuate the temporary closure of Wall Street from State Street to the rear of the Firehouse on July 4, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m., on the condition that the Firehouse shall be responsible for any extra labor costs incurred by the City as it relates to this event and specifically upon payment prior to the event by the Firehouse to the City of Alton Police Department for the cost of one overtime police officer to be on site during the event. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
NAYS: None – 0
Mr. Boulds presented the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that officials of the Dept. of Planning & Development are hereby authorized and directed to accept transfer of real property identified by Parcel Index Number(s): 23-2-07-11-11-201-006, commonly know as 1500 Belle St., subject to appropriate title search and review. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
NAYS: None – 0
Mr. Boulds presented the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS that the attached Ordinance pertaining to establishing a no parking zone in front of 3400 Oak Drive be considered. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
NAYS: None – 0
Mr. Boulds presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the Alton City Clerk was authorized to publish a Notice of Sale soliciting sealed bids for the purchase of surplus real property owned by the City of Alton; and
WHEREAS, bids were received and publicly read at the Alton City Council meeting on April 22, 2020;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that upon the recommendation of city staff, the attached bid be accepted and appropriate city officials are hereby authorized and directed to effectuate the sale of real property. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Ms. Smith, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
NAYS: None – 0
Mr. Boulds presented the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the attached ordinance establishing and imposing certain business district taxes within the Alton Square Business District-2020 be considered. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. MacAfee, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 6
NAYS: Velloff - 1
Mr. Boulds presented the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the attached ordinance designating the Alton Square Business District-2020 and approving the Alton Square Business District-2020 plan be considered. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. MacAfee, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 6
NAYS: Velloff - 1
Mr. Boulds presented the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the attached ordinance rescinding the existing Alton Square Business District taxes and providing for the dissolution of the existing Business District Tax Allocation Fund be considered. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mr. Velloff, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
NAYS: None – 0
Mr. Boulds presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the Director of Code Enforcement has recommended to offer for sale certain items of surplus property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the Operations Supervisor of City Garage and Director of Code Enforcement along with the Comptroller are hereby authorized to list for sale the surplus items of personal property owned by the City of Alton as identified below with the proceeds from the sale being deposited into the City of Alton General Fund.
1-012 White 2005 Ford Taurus 110,487 miles
1-015 Silver 2007 Ford Taurus 97,029 miles
1-106 White 2003 Ford Taurus 84,802 miles
1-203 Black 2003 Ford Crown Vic 124,659 miles
1-226 Red 1998 Ford Crown Vic 119,998 miles
Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Ms. Smith, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
NAYS: None – 0
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following ordinance for first reading.
Ordinance No. 7761. An Ordinance granting a Special Use Permit for a Bed and Breakfast at 1103 State Street, Alton, Illinois. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Velloff, that said ordinance be Laid Over. The Chair so ordered.
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following ordinance for second reading.
Amended Ordinance No. 7757. An Ordinance making an annual appropriation for the City of Alton, in the County of Madison, State of Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2020 and ending March 31, 2021. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said amended ordinance be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 6
NAYS: Velloff - 1
REPORTS AND/OR RESOLUTIONS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES
The Clerk presented the following Alton Plan Commission, re: Minutes of June 9, 2020. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Ms. Smith, that said minutes be placed on file. The Chair so ordered.
The Clerk presented the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that a special use permit be granted on the property identified by permanent parcel number 23-2- 07-03-16-402-009, Township 5 North of the Third Principal Meridian, also known as 2203 Norside Drive, Alton, Illinois, for roof mounted solar panels. BE AND HEREBY IS APPROVED. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. MacAfee, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
NAYS: None – 0
APPROVAL OF ACTIONS TAKEN UNDER SUSPENSION OF RULES AT PRIOR MEETING
The Clerk presented the following ordinance and two (2) resolutions:
1. Ordinance No. 7760. An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 7634 regarding the allocation of the funds from the sale of the Wastewater Collection Treatment and Disposal Facility.
2. WHEREAS, the City of Alton holds the Western Military Academy Memorial Site Fund pursuant to an Agreement entered into with Greater Alton Community Development Inc.; and
WHEREAS, the Western Military Academy Memorial Site Committee desires to improve the site pursuant to the Agreement; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS that the City Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to make payment from the Western Military Academy Memorial Site Fund to Mississippi Valley Christian School in the amount of $925.00 pursuant to the minutes and invoice attached.
3. WHEREAS, Danny’s Lounge has requested that the city owned sidewalk and parking lot located outside of Danny’s Lounge at Belle Street and W. 4th Street be closed to allow Danny’s Lounge to expand available outdoor seating allowed under the Illinois Phase 3 COVID 19 restrictions.
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the requests and does hereby approve said requests.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the Public Works Department, Police Department and Fire Department are hereby authorized and directed to effectuate the temporary closure of the city owned parking lot located immediately to the west of the existing structure of Danny’s Lounge at Belle Street and W. 4th Street until such time as the restrictions under the Illinois Phase 3 COVID 19 are lifted so as to allow the conduct of business inside Danny’s lounge. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. MacAfee, that said ordinance and resolutions be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
NAYS: None – 0
COMMENTS OR RESOLUTIONS FROM THE COUNCIL
Mr. Campbell presented the following resolution:
RESOLUTION TO COMMENCE WITH DEMOLITION PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING 1121 State St.
WHEREAS, it is necessary to effect the demolition of certain structures deemed unsafe under 65 ILCS 5/11-31-1, the owners of which have neglected or refuses to perform required demolition.
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that its officials and agents are hereby authorized to pursue appropriate legal action against such properties in the Circuit court as listed below: 1121 State St. Mr. Campbell made a motion, seconded by Mrs. MacAfee, that said resolution be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Mr. Brake presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the Director of Code Enforcement has recommended that various fees within Building and Zoning be increased; and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems it is in the best interest of the City of Alton to amend the building codes of the City of Alton pertaining to the Building and Zoning Fees.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS THAT the attached ordinance be considered. Mr. Brake made a motion, seconded by Ms. Smith, that said resolution be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Mrs. Elliott presented the following petition, re: Solar Power Midwest request a Special Use Permit for installation of roof mount photovoltaic system 12KwDc, 10KwDc at 2901 Buena Vista Ave., Alton, IL. Mrs. Elliott made a motion, seconded by Ms. Smith, that said petition be referred to the Plan Commission. The Chair so ordered.
Mr. Boulds presented the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE Council of the City of Alton Illinois that the following described street(s)/road(s)/structure be improved under the Illinois Highway Code. Work shall be done by Contract.
For Roadway/Street improvements:
Name of Street(s)/Road(s) Length (miles) Route From To +College Avenue Holman Street Johnson Street +Rock Springs Drive Memorial Drive College Avenue +Johnson Street College Avenue Tremont Street +College Avenue Johnson Street Pleasant Street
For Structures:
Name of Street(s)/Road(s) Existing Route Location Feature Croassed Structure No. +
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,
1. That the proposed improvement shall consist of sidewalk removal and replacement, curb ramp upgrades, and other miscellaneous items.
2. That there is hereby appropriated the sum of sixty thousand eight hundred Dollars ($60,800.00) for the improvement of said section from the Local Public Agency’s allotment of Motor Fuel Tax funds.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk is hereby directed to transmit four (4) certified originals of this resolution to the district office of the Department of Transportation. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Ms. Smith, that said resolution be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Mr. Boulds presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the Fire Chief has recommended to offer for sale a 2000 Spatan/General pumper VIN # of 4S7CT2499YC036559 through the on-line auction service of, Govdeals.com.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the Deputy Comptroller be and is hereby authorized to list for sale through Govdeals.com, a 2000 Spatan/General pumper VIN # 4S7CT2499YC036559 through with the proceeds from the sale being deposited into the City of Alton General Fund. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. MacAfee, that said resolution be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Mr. Boulds presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the City of Alton sold it’s wastewater treatment plant, sanitary sewers, and combined sewers to Illinois-American Water Company effective June 27, 2019; and,
WHEREAS, portions of the Alton City Code need to be revised to reflect the changes in ownership and responsibilities for said treatment plant, sanitary sewers, and combines sewers;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the attached revisions to the City Code be approved and adopted by the Alton City Council. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brake, that said resolution be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Mr. Boulds presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the City of Alton sold its wastewater treatment plant, sanitary sewers, and combined sewers to Illinois-American Water Company effective June 27, 2019; and,
Whereas, Title 6, Chapter 10 of the Alton City Code titled “Sewers and Sewage Disposal” needs to be revised to reflect the changes in ownership and responsibilities for said treatment plant, sanitary sewers, and combined sewers;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the attached ordinance be considered. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Ms. Smith, that said resolution be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Mr. Boulds presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the garden located in Riverview Park at Belleview and Angle Streets is commonly known as the Sunken Garden; and
WHEREAS, Mary Lou Cousley spent much of her life caring for the gardens at Riverview Park; and
WHEREAS, due to the steadfast involvement of Mary Lou Cousley with the success of the garden, it is fitting and appropriate that the City of Alton honor Mary Lou Cousley by renaming the garden to “Cousley Sunken Garden.”
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the garden located at Riverview Park shall henceforth and forever be known as the “Cousley Sunken Garden” with a memorial ceremony being held at the garden on July 11, 2020. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. MacAfee, that the Rules of the Council be Suspended in order to act on said resolution. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds, Mayor Walker – 8
NAYS: None – 0
Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. MacAfee, that the above and foregoing resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
NAYS: None – 0
Mr. Boulds presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Mac Lenhardt has requested, that a portion of certain streets be closed on June 27, 2020 to facilitate a celebration of the reopening of the Downtown Entertainment District; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the request and does hereby approve said request.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the Public Works Department, Police Department and Fire Department are hereby authorized and directed to effectuate the temporary closure of Belle Street from Third Street to Fourth Street on June 27, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS that any extra labor costs incurred by the City as it relates to the implementation of this Resolution shall be reimbursed by Mac’s Timeout Lounge. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. MacAfee, that the Rules of the Council be Suspended in order to act on said resolution. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Boulds, Mayor Walker – 7
NAYS: Elliott – 1
Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. MacAfee, that the above and foregoing resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Boulds – 6
NAYS: Elliott – 1
Mr. Boulds presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS officials of the City of Alton desire to apply for a reimbursement grant from Metro East Park and Recreation District to be used to partially pay for the renovation of the playing surface at Hopkins Field in Gordon Moore community Park. The grant may reimburse up 40% of total eligible project costs, not to exceed $300,000.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the Mayor and appropriate City officials are hereby authorized to apply for and administer grant funds from the Metro East Park and Recreation District to be used solely for the partial payment of costs expended for the renovation of the playing surface of the baseball field known as “Hopkins Field” in Gordon Moore Community Park and to execute all documents required in connection in connection therewith. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs.
Elliott, that the Rules of the Council be Suspended in order to act on said resolution. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds, Mayor Walker – 8
NAYS: None – 0
Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that the above and foregoing resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
NAYS: None – 0
There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said meeting adjourn. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
NAYS: None – 0
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