City of Belleville City Council met Nov. 16.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
Mayor Eckert called this meeting to order.
City Clerk Meyer called roll. Members present on roll call: Alderman Kinsella, Alderman Hazel, Alderwoman Duco, Alderman Pusa, Alderman Randle, Alderman Ferguson, Alderman Anthony, Alderman Ovian, Alderman Dintelman, Alderwoman Schaefer, Alderwoman Stiehl, Alderman Rothweiler, Alderman Elmore, Alderman Weygandt, Alderman Barfield.
Alderman Wigginton excused.
ROLL CALL DEPARTMENT HEADS
Roll Call Department Heads: Mayor Eckert; City Clerk, Jennifer Gain Meyer; City Treasurer, Dean Hardt; City Attorney Hoerner; Police Chief, Bill Clay; Assistant Fire Chief, Dave Zahn; 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, Annism McCaskill; Director ofLibrary, Leander Spearman; Director of IT, Scott Markovich; City Engineer, Michael Velloff; Human Resource Manager, Emma Qualls.
Fire Chief Tom Pour excused.
PLEDGE
Mayor Eckert led the Pledge ofAllegiance.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
None.
PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITIONS& APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Eckert read a proclamation for Small Business Saturday, November 28, 2020.
Alderman Rothweiler made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Schaefer to appoint Brian Magill to serve a 2-year term on the Human Relations Commission.
Members voting aye on roll call: Kinsella, Hazel, Duco, Pusa, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Barfield. ( 15)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Alderwoman Schaefer made a motion seconded by Alderman Weygandt to approve City Council Meeting Minutes of November 2, 2020 and Special City Council Meeting Minutes of November 12, 2020.
Members voting aye on roll call: Hazel, Duco, Puss, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Barfield, Kinsella. ( 15)
CLAIMS, PAYROLL AND DISBURSEMENTS
Alderman Pusa made a motion seconded by Alderman Weygandt to approve claims and disbursements in the amount of$2, 106, 690.09 payroll in the amount of$924,297.76.
Members voting aye on roll call: Duco, Pusa, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rmhweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Barfield, Kinsella, Hazel. ( 15)
REPORTS
None.
ORAL REPORTS
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Alderman Kinsella made a motion seconded by Alderman Ferguson to approve workmen's compensation and property/ liability insurance renewal ( IPRF, Safety National, and Liberty), as recommended by our broker.
Members voting aye on roll call: Puss, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Wcygandt, Barfield, Kinsella, Hazel, Duco. ( 15)
Alderman Kinsella made a motion seconded by Alderman Ferguson to approve budget amendments as recommended by the Finance Director.
Members voting aye on roll call: Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian, Dintehnan, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Barfield, Kinsella, Hazel, Duco, Puss. ( 15)
TRAFFIC COMMITTEE
Alderman Ovian made a motion seconded by Alderman Dintelman to approve a two-way stop in the alley at the rear of 3006 West Main Street.
Members voting aye on roll call: Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Barfield, Kinsella, Hazel, Duco, Puss, Randle. ( 15)
Alderman Ovian made a motion seconded by Alderman Ferguson to place Handicap parking spaces at the following locations ( IDOT required spaces for the new streetscape)
a. Two spaces at the southeast and southwest corners of West Main at 9th Street.
b. One space at the northeast comer of West Main at North 10th Street.
C. One space at 1018 West Main Street.
d. Two spaces at the Northwest and Southwest comers of West Main at 1 lth Street.
Members voting aye on roll call: Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Barfield, Kinsella, Hazel, Duca Pusa, Randle, Ferguson. ( 15)
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Alderman Ferguson made a motion seconded by Alderman Rothweiler to approve 46-OCT20 — Joe & Onie' s LLC( Steve& Mareie Hemmer): A request for a Sign Installation Permit for Area of Special Control to install flush-mounted signage for Joe& Onie' s at 18 East Main Street( parcel 08-21. 0-445- 013) located in a " C-2" Heavy Commercial District. (Applicable sections of the Sign Code: 155. 052, 155. 053) Ward 6 Motion approved 4- 0
Members voting aye on roll call: Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Barfield, Kinsella, Hazel, Duco, Pass, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony. ( 15)
Alderwoman Stiehl made a motion seconded by Alderman Anthony to approve 47- OCT20-Gary L. Arnold: A request for a Special Use Permit to establish a metal building over 150 square feet on Highview Lane ( parcel # 02- 36.0- 205- 014), located in a " A- 1" Single Family Residence District.( Applicable sections of the Zoning Code: 162. 094; 162. 515) Ward 4 Motion approved by a vote of4— I
Members voting aye on roll call: Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Barfield, Kinsella, Hazel, Duco, Pusa, Randle, Anthony, Ovian. ( 14) Member voting nay on roll call: Ferguson. ( 1)
Alderman Anthony made a motion seconded by Alderman Ovian to approve 48-OCT20-Gary L. Arnold: A request for a Use Variance to utilize an accessory structure (garage) as a primary use for personal storage on Highview Lane ( parcel # 02-36.0-205- 014), located in a " A- 1" Single Family Residence District. (Applicable section of the Zoning Code: 162. 570) Ward 4 Motion approved by a vote of4—
Members voting aye on roll call: Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Barfield, Kinsella, Hazel, Dow, Pusa, Randle, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman. ( 14)
Member voting nay on roll call: Ferguson. ( 1)
Alderman Anthony made a motion seconded by Alderman Pusa to approve 49- OCT20-Zevad Mohammed A6: A request for a Special Use Permit for Used Motor Vehicle Sales at 4501 North Belt West ( Parcel number 08-07.0-423- 0230, located in a " C-2" Heavy Commercial District.
Applicable sections of the Zoning Code: 162.248, 162. 515) Ward 4 No recommendation Discussion.
Alderman Ovian advised he is against this primarily because of salvage vehicles are sold it presents a problem for the customer. This is a problem for any Ward when salvage vehicles are sold. The average cost per vehicle is no more than$ 6,000.
Director of Residential and Commercial Development Services, Annissa McCaskill, stated during the meeting Mr. Ali was asked if he would be selling from salvage yards; Mr. Ali was speaking through a translator; therefore, she followed up after the meeting. He advised her he would not be selling from a salvage yard.
Alderman Anthony advised he researched the average price of used vehicles is$ 4, 500.00. There is a market for vehicles in this price range. Mr. Ali knows he will have to follow the ordinance regarding used cars. Mr. Ali has purchased the building and he would rather see a used car lot there than nothing. Mr. Ali should be given a chance.
Alderman Dintelman stated there was no recommendation from the committee; however, he read it was 4/ 1 then 3/ 2 and now no recommendation; Director of Residential and Commercial Development Services, Annissa McCaskill, advised there was no recommendation from the committee. There was a motion made to deny by the committee and failed with a vote of 3/ 2.
Alderman Elmore asked if there has been feedback for or against this application; Director of Residential and Commercial Development Services, Annissa McCaskill, advised there was none.
Alderwoman Schaefer stated this was a car dealership before, this gentleman worked for this dealership; Director of Residential and Commercial Development Services, Annissa McCaskill, advised he worked for the former owner for three years.
Alderman Ferguson asked if there was discussion regarding updating the facility, lighting etc.; Director of Residential and Commercial Development Services, Annissa McCaskill, advised he will seek to do some work. There is lighting onsite that has not been activated and there will be a security system on site as well.
Alderwoman Once, asked how long the business has been closed; Director of Residential and Commercial Development Services, Annissa McCaskill, stated she does know; however, the former owner got his special use permit to operate in 2017.
Members voting aye on roll call: Stiehl, Kinsella, Hazel, Duco, Pass, Anthony, Schaefer, Mayor Eckert. ( 8)
Member voting nay on roll call: Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Barfield, Randle, Ferguson, Ovian, Dintehnan. ( 8)
City Attorney Hoerner advised Motionjails.
BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSION
Alderman Ferguson made a motion seconded by Alderman Barfield to approve the following motions:
Motion to approve the hiring of Probationary Police Officer William Garrett, effective Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at 12: 01 am.
Motion to approve the hiring of Probationary Police Office Sean Closson, effective Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at 12: 01 am.
Members voting aye on roll call: Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Barfield, Kinsella, Hazel, Duco, Pusa, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl. ( 15)
COMMUNICATIONS
Alderman Rothweiler made a motion seconded by Alderman Ferguson to approve
GINGERBREAD DOG WALK 12/13/2020 Request from Belleville Heritage Society and Belleville Animal Clinic to host a Gingerbread Dog Walk Sunday, December 13, 2020, 3: 00pm to 5: 00pm. Starting location at Ever & Anon Park with use of sidewalks to Abend Street. Street Closure request ofAbend Street, 3: 00pm to 5: 00pm. Additional request for street sweeping, trash toter and barricades. All COVID- 19 Mitigation regulations to be followed.
Members voting aye on roll call: Elmore, Weygandt, Barfield, Kinsella, Hazel, Duco, Pusa, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler. ( 15)
RESOLUTIONS
Alderwoman Stiehl made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Schaefer to read by title only Resolution 3395.
Members voting aye on roll call: Weygandt, Barfield, Kinsella, Hazel, Duco, Puss, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore. ( 15)
Alderman Dintelman made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Schaefer to approve
RESOLUTION 3395-2020 A Resolution amending the annual budget of the City of Belleville, Illinois for the fiscal year beginning on the first day of May 2020, and ending on the 30th day of April, 2021. ( supplemental amendments)
Members voting aye on roll call: Barfield, Kinsella, Hazel, Duco, Pusa, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt. ( 15)
ORDINANCES
Alderwoman Duco made a motion seconded by Alderman Ferguson to read by tide only and as a group Ordinances 8887-2020, 8888- 2020, 8889-2020, 8890-2020, 8891- 2020, 8892- 2020.
Members voting aye on roll call: Kinsella, Hazel, Duco, Puss, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Barfield. ( 15)
Alderwoman Schaefer made a motion seconded by Alderman Ferguson to approve the following Ordinances:
ORDINANCE 8887-2020
An Ordinance Enacting and Adopting a Supplement to the Code of Ordinances for the City of Belleville, IL and Declaring an Emergency.
ORDINANCE 8888- 2020
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 75( Traffic) of the Revised Ordinances ofthe City ofBelleville, Illinois as Amended by Amending Portions of Sections Thereof.
ORDINANCE 8889-2020
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 76 ( Parking Schedules) of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Belleville, Illinois as Amended, by Amending Portions of Sections Thereof.
ORDINANCE 8890- 2020
A Zoning Ordinance in RE Case# 46OCT20— Joe& Onie' s LLC( Steve& Margie Hemmer)
ORDINANCE 8891- 2020
A Zoning Ordinance in RE Case# 47OCT20— Gary L Arnold
ORDINANCE 8892-2020
A Zoning Ordinance in RE Case# 480CT'20— Gary L Arnold
Members voting aye on roll call: Hazel, Duco, Pusa, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Barfield, Kinsella. ( 15)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
MISCELLANEOUS& NEW BUSINESS
Alderman Elmore made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Duco to approve the Motor Fuel
Claims in the Amount of$ 112, 439.05.
Members voting aye on roll call: Duces, Puss, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman,
Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Barfield, Kinsella, Hazel. ( 15)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Alderwoman Stiehl made a motion seconded by Alderman Ferguson to go into executive session to 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: Puss, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Barfield, Kinsella, Hazel, Duco. ( 15)
Entered executive session at 7: 51 p.m.
Resumed from Executive Session at 8: 16 p.m.
City Clerk Meyer called roll. Members present on roll call: Alderman Kinsella, Alderman Hazel, Alderwoman Duco, Alderman Pusa, Alderman Randle, Alderman Ferguson, Alderman Anthony arrived at 8:20 p.m.), Alderman Ovian, Alderman Dintelman, Alderwoman Schaefer, Alderwoman Stiehl, Alderman Rothweiler, Alderman Elmore, Alderman Weygandt, Alderman Barfield.
Alderman Weygandt made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Duco to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between Fraternal Order ofPolice Lodge 4226 and the City ofBelleville.
Members voting aye on roll call: Randle, Ferguson, Ovian, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Barfield, Kinsella, Hazel, Duco, Puss. ( 13)
Members voting nay on roll call: Dintelman. ( 1)
Alderman Pusa made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Schaefer to approve possible workers' compensation settlement in the amount of$69, 178. 95.
Members voting aye on roll call: Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Barfield, Kinsella, Hazel, Duco, Puss, Randle. ( 15)
ADJOURNMENT
Alderman Weygandt made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Duco to adjourn at 8: 22 p.m.
Members voting aye on roll call: Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Barfield, Kinsella, Hazel, Duco, Puss, Randle, Ferguson. ( 15)
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