City of Belleville Streets & Grades Committee met Sept. 21.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
CHAIRMAN MEMBERS Chairman, Alderman Roger Wigginton, Ward 8
MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Alderman Ken Kinsella, Ward 1
Alderwoman Carmen Duco, Ward 2
Alderman Kent Randle, Ward 3
Alderman Raffi Ovian, Ward 4
Alderman Ed Dintelman, Ward 5
Alderman Dennis Weygandt, Ward 7
ABSENT/EXCUSED Alderman Chris Rothweiler, Ward 6
Jason Poole, Director of Public Works
STAFF Mark W. Eckert, Mayor
Michael Velloff, City Engineer
Dean Hardt, City Treasurer
Rene Thompson, Engineering Secretary
GUESTIALDERMEN none
PUBLIC ATTENDING none
Aldeman Wigginton called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.
Public Participation-None
Alderman Randle made a motion to approve the minutes from August 17, 2020. Alderman Ovian seconded the motion. Members voting aye in roll call vote: Kinsella, Duco, Randle, Ovian, Dintelman, Weygandt, Wigginton, Mayor Eckert. Motion carried.
Director of Public Works
Alderman Wigginton explained he had spoken with Jason Poole due to his absence. Jason encourages complaints to be sent via email, text or report a concern and he will add them to the list of work to be done.
New Business
1. Sealing of City Parking Lots
Michael Velloff gave an overview of the Sealing of City Parking Lots. Alderman Kinsella made a motion to approve Sonnenberg Asphalt Co. Inc. to seal City Parking Lots located at 10th and W. Main, 14th and W. Main, 407 E. Lincoln, 510-512 W. Main and City Hall, in the amount of $23,434.00. Alderman Wygandt seconded the motion. Members voting aye in roll call vote: Kinsella, Duco, Randle, Ovian, Dintelman, Weygandt, Wigginton, Mayor Eckert. Motion carried.
2. 65TH Street Easement
Requests Michael Velloff gave an overview of the 65th Street Easement Requests, requested by Ameren Illinois. Alderman Randle made a motion to approve, which was seconded by Aldeman Wygandt for the following motions:.654h Street Easement Expansion Request, Easement No.: 8.01 in the amount of $12,625.00
• 65th Street Easement Upgrade Request, Easement No.: 46.01 in the amount of $9,250.00
• 65th Street Easement Expansion Request, Easement No.: 10.01 in the amount of $16,225.00
• 65th Street Easement Upgrade Request, Easement No.: 55.02 in the amount of $11,050.00
• 65th Street Easement Expansion Request, Easement No.: 59.01 in the amount of $550.00
Members voting aye in roll call vote: Kinsella, Duco, Randle, Ovian, Dintelman, Weygandt, Wigginton, Mayor Eckert. Motion carried.
3. 17th Street Easement Requests
Michael Velloff gave an overview of the 17th Street Easement Requests, requested by Ameren Illinois. Alderman Randle made a motion, which was seconded by Alderman Duco for the following motions:
• 17th Street Easement Upgrade Request, Easement No.: 96.01 in the amount of $500.00
• 17th Street Easement Upgrade Request, Easement No.: 100.01 in the amount of $500.00.
• 17th Street Easement Upgrade Request, Easement No.: 107.01 in the amount of $500.00
Members voting aye in roll call vote: Kinsella, Duco, Randle, Ovian, Dintelman, Weygandt, Wigginton, Mayor Eckert. Motion carried.
Miscellaneous/Aldermanic Discussion
1. Mayor Eckert gave an overview for several current projects, which includes: Paving of 6 12 Streetscape started and should be completed by the end of the week, contractors completed concrete work on additional Infrastructure Projects in TIF 8. He also explained Centreville Ave resurfacing will start in approximately 2 weeks and Lebanon Ave will begin in approximately 18 months. A grant may be requested to finish 12th-17th Streetscape. Funds have been approved to resurface 17th-284 streets which will start in approximately 12 months.
2. Aiderman Wygandt asked if there are plans for Mascoutah Ave to be resurfaced. Mayor Eckert explained there are no funds at this time; however, he is aware the road needs resurfacing.
3. Chairman, Aldeman Wigginton asked about the status of S. 29th. Michael Velloff explained he is still waiting for the deed to return from the county; however, we received written authority from the county to start work on the property. Hanks Excavating was notified to put this project on their schedule.
A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Alderman Dintelman at approximately 6:17 p.m. Alderwoman Duco seconded the motion. Members voting aye in roll call vote: Kinsella, Duco, Randle, Ovian, Dintelman, Weygandt, Wigginton, Mayor Eckert. Motion carried.
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