City of Alton City Council met Aug. 12.
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.
The Council Members present on call of the roll:
PRESENT: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
ABSENT: None – 0
Mayor Walker called upon Alderwoman MacAfee to lead the Pledge to the Flag.
COUNCIL MINUTES AND REPORT OF OFFICERS
The Clerk presented the following Council Meeting Minutes of July 22, 2020 and the following Report of Officers: Department of Building and Zoning, re: Monthly report for June, 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 August 10, 2020; Resolution, re: Discount and Special Bills paid; Resolution, re: That the City Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to make payment from the Alton Municipal Band Fund; 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”; 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. 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 August 10, 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, the City of Alton holds the Alton Municipal Band Fund; and
WHEREAS, the Alton Municipal Band Committee at its July 9, 2020 meeting recommended approval of a payment to David Drillinger in the amount of $271.08 and to the band members for the farmers market in the amount of $975.00.
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 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 attached hereto. 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 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
WHEREAS, the City Council deems it is in the best interest of the City of Alton to amend the City Code to make the requested changes.
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 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, OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center, The Moeller Cancer Center would like to hold a reverse parade for cancer survivors on September 25, 2020 beginning at 3:30 p.m. and
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 on September 25, 2020, beginning at 3:30 p.m. for a reverse survivor parade of the following streets with a police and fire escort:
Beginning at Alton Square Mall to Alby Street to Elm Street;
Elm Street to the circle on Central Avenue
Elm Street to Alby Street; and
Alby to Alton Square Mall
Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brake, 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. 7771. An Ordinance granting a special use permit at 370 McInerney Street for the operation of a guest house. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said ordinance be Laid Over. The Chair so ordered.
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following ordinance for first reading.
Ordinance No. 7772. An ordinance granting a special use permit to allow solar panels at the property located at 2611 Yager Avenue, Alton, Illinois. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brake, that said ordinance be Laid Over. The Chair so ordered.
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following ordinance for first reading.
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. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that said Rules of the Council be Suspended in order to act on said ordinance. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds, Mayor Walker – 8
NAYS: None – 0
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following ordinance for second reading.
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. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that said ordinance be adopted. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
NAYS: None – 0
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following ordinance for second reading.
Ordinance No. 7767. An Ordinance amending the City Code of the City of Alton pertaining to the Building & Zoning Fees. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said ordinance be adopted. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
NAYS: None – 0
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following ordinance for second reading.
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. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said ordinance be adopted. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
NAYS: None – 0
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following ordinance for second reading.
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. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said ordinance be adopted. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
NAYS: None – 0
REPORTS AND/OR RESOLUTIONS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES
The Clerk presented the following Alton Plan Commission, re: Minutes of July 21, 2020; Alton Plan Commission, re: Minutes of August 4, 2020. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, 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- 08-18-12-203-016, Township 5 North of the Third Principal Meridian, also known as 2901 Buena Vista, Alton, Illinois, for solar panels, BE AND HEREBY IS APPROVED. 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
The Clerk presented the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the City Council adopt the Alton Great Streets Planning Initiative Proposed Document as a supplement to the 2003 Comprehensive Plan, BE AND HEREBY IS APPROVED. 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
The Clerk presented the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the City Council not require a special use permit for roof mounted solar panels unless they are in an historic district, 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
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- 07-03-20-402-022, Township 5 North of the Third Principal, also known as 809 Logan, Alton, Illinois, for solar panels, BE AND HEREBY IS APPROVED. Mr. Campbell 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:
Ordinance No. 7770. An Ordinance authorizing the City of Alton to amend the lease agreement with American Cruise Line Inc. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Ms. Smith, that said ordinance 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 petition, re: Irrin Williams dba New Beginnings with Roo Barbershop request a Special Use Permit for a barbershop at 2201 State. Mr. Campbell made a motion, seconded by Mr. Velloff, that said petition be referred to the Plan Commission. The Chair so ordered.
Mr. Campbell presented the following two (2) resolutions:
1. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Alton, Illinois deems it advisable to repeal Ordinance No. 6260 which established a handicapped parking space in front of 456 Bluff Street.
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Alton, Illinois that the attached ordinance be considered.
2. WHEREAS, Alderman Campbell has requested, that the Henry Street parking lot be closed on September 11, 2020, September 19, 2020 and September 25, 2020 from 8:30 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. to facilitate outdoor movies; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the request, which was submitted in a timely manner, and does hereby approve said request; and
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 to effectuate the temporary closure of Henry Street parking lot on September 11, 2020, September 19, 2020 and September 25, 2020 from 8:30 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. with Alton Main Street being responsible for any costs associated with said closures. Mr. Campbell made a motion, seconded by Mr. Velloff, that said resolutions be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Ms. Smith presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the City of Alton is preparing a grant application for the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) to provide federal grant funds for the Alton Safe Routes to School – Phase 3 project to construct shared-use paths along Rock Springs Drive from Memorial Drive to Brown Street and along College Avenue from 145 ft. west of Rock Springs Drive to 230 ft. east of Rock Springs Drive; and
WHEREAS, the application for said funding requires an application fee of 0.5% of the federal funds requested which is refunded to the City if the application is not successful; and
WHEREAS, the application fee will be paid by using Motor Fuel Tax funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the Resolution for Improvement Under the Illinois Highway Code authorizing Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the application fee to East West Gateway Council of Governments, a copy of which is attached hereto, be and is hereby approved, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to sign and seal said resolution form. Ms. Smith 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 three (3) resolutions:
1. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the attached redevelopment agreement with Honke Properties, LLC, pursuant to the terms of the Alton Tax Increment Finance Grant Program.
2. WHEREAS, WHEREAS, the City Council finds it necessary and appropriate to amend the traffic code of the City of Alton pertaining to angular parking on Henry Street.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS that the attached ordinance be considered.
3. WHEREAS, for a number of years, the City of Alton has maintained an Agreement for engineering services with Sheppard, Morgan & Schwaab Inc. for design and construction engineering services for capital improvement projects and miscellaneous engineering services; and
WHEREAS, the City of Alton has been satisfied with the services of Sheppard, Morgan & Schwaab Inc. and desires to renew the Agreement which covers engineering and surveying services on an as requested basis for various projects, except for projects that may require separate or specific contracts;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the “Agreement of Engineering Services for the City of Alton, Illinois” between Sheppard, Morgan & Schwaab Inc., and the City of Alton, a copy of which is attached hereto, be and is hereby approved. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said resolutions be referred to the Committee of the Whole. 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) Existing Route Location Feature Crossed Structure No.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,
1. That the proposed improvement shall consist of intersection improvements at the entrance to Gordon Moore Park to construct additional exit lanes with adequate storage length to improve traffic flow.
2. That there is hereby appropriated the sum of two hundred seventy-five thousand Dollars ($275,000.00) 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 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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