City of Alton City Council Met Jan. 13.
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 Alderman Campbell to lead the Pledge to the Flag. PROCLAMATIONS
The Mayor presented a proclamation declaring January 2021 to be “Official Radon Action Month” in the City of Alton, Illinois.
COUNCIL MINUTES
The Clerk presented the following Council Meeting Minutes of December 16, 2020. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that said Minutes be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
NAYS: None – 0
COMMITTEE REPORT
Chairman Campbell presented the following Committee of the Whole Report for January 11, 2021; Resolution, re: Discount and Special Bills paid; Resolution, re: Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan of The City of Alton, Illinois; Resolution, re: City of Alton is sponsoring a NAACP Dr. Martin Luther King Day Celebration Parade in the City of Alton; Resolution, re: 2021 MFT Maintenance Material Proposal. Mr. Campbell made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said report be placed on file. The Chair so ordered.
Mr. Campbell 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 January 11, 2021 be allowed and payment be made for same. Mr. Campbell made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, 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. Campbell presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the Americans with Disabilities Act Committee of the City of Alton met on September 24, 2020 and on October 29, 2020 to review and revise the Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan of the City of Alton; and,
WHEREAS, public comment was requested in accordance with the requirement of the Act from November 12, 2020 until December 12, 2020; and
WHEREAS, the Americans with Disabilities Act Committee of the City of Alton held a open house on December 3, 2020 for the purpose of explaining to the public the revised Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan of the City of Alton and to answer questions with regard thereto; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Alton hold a public hearing on the Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan on December 16, 2020; and
WHEREAS, any and all public comments and questions have been taken into consideration with regard to the Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL THE CITY OF ALTON ILLINOIS, that the attached Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan of the City of Alton, Illinois, expressed in the Fall 202 update is hereby approved and adopted as the Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan of the City of Alton. Mr. Campbell 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. Campbell presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the City of Alton is sponsoring a NAACP Dr. Martin Luther King Day Celebration Parade in the City of Alton which constitutes a public purpose;
WHEREAS, this parade route will require the temporary closure of, Martin Luther King Blvd., Washington Avenue, 20th Street and College Avenue, which consists of City and State roads in the City of Alton from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on January 17, 2021;
WHEREAS, Section 4-408 of the Illinois Highway Code authorizes the Department of Transportation to issue permits to local authorities to temporarily close portions of State Highways for such public purposes.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Alton that permission to close off Martin Luther King Blvd., Washington Avenue and College Avenue on January 17, 2021 as above designated, be requested of the Department of Transportation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this closure shall occur during the approximate time period between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM. On January 17, 2021.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that traffic from that closed portion of highway shall be detoured over routes with an all-weather surface that can accept the anticipated traffic, which will be maintained to the satisfaction of the Department and which is conspicuously marked for the benefit of traffic diverted from the State highway. (The parking of vehicles shall be prohibited on the detour routes to allow an uninterrupted flow of two-way traffic.)* The detour route shall be as follows: states will be closed only during parade passing and will immediately open after passing for traffic.
*To be used when appropriate.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Alton assumes full responsibility for the direction, protection, and regulation of the traffic during the time the detour is in effect.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that police officers or authorized flaggers shall at the expense of the City of Alton be positioned at each end of the closed section and at other points (such as intersections) as may be necessary to assist in directing traffic through the detour.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that police officers, flaggers, and officials shall permit emergency vehicles in emergency situations to pass through the closed area as swiftly as is safe for all concerned.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all debris shall be removed by the City of Alton prior to reopening the State highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOVLED, that such signs, flags, barricades, etc., shall be used by the City of Alton as may be approved by the Illinois Department of Transportation. These items shall be provided by the City of Alton.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the closure and detour shall be marked according to the Illinois Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that an occasional break shall be made in the procession so that traffic may pass through. In any event, adequate provisions will be made for traffic on intersecting highways pursuant to conditions noted above. (Note: This paragraph is applicable when the Resolution pertains to a Parade or when no detour is required.)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that to the fullest extent permitted by law, the City of Alton shall be responsible for any and all injuries to persons or damages to property, and shall indemnify and hold harmless the Illinois Department of Transportation, its officers, employees and agents from any and all claims, lawsuits, actions, costs and fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses) of every nature or description, arising out of, resulting from or connected with the exercise of authority granted by the Department which is the subject of this resolution. The obligation is binding upon the City of Alton regardless of whether or not such claim, damage, loss or expense is caused in part by the act, omission or negligence of the Department or its officers, employees or agents.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Alton shall provide a comprehensive general liability policy or an additional named insured endorsement in the minimum amount of $1,000,000 per person and $2,000,000 aggregate which has the Illinois Department of Transportation, its officials, employees and agents as insureds and which protects them from all claims arising from the requested road closing. A copy of said policy or endorsement will be provided to the Department before the road is closed.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Illinois Department of Transportation, District 8, to serve as a formal request for the permission sought in this resolution and to operate a part of the conditions of said permission. Mr. Campbell 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
Mr. Campbell presented the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS that the material proposals submitted by the following companies be and are hereby accepted for the 2021 MFT Maintenance Program (Alton MFT Section 21-00000-00-GM):
Group 1 – Bituminous Patching Material (UPM):
Asphalt Sales and Products
Group 2 – Hot-Mix Asphalt Surface Course:
Mahoney Asphalt
Group 3 – Liquid Bituminous Materials (HFE-150):
Piasa Road Oil
Group 4 – Seal Coat Aggregate (Crushed Slag):
Beelman Logistics
Group 5 – Coarse Aggregate (Crushed Stone):
Bluff City Minerals
Group 6 – Stone Riprap:
Bluff City Minerals
Group 7 – Fine Aggregate (Sand):
Bluff City Minerals
Group 8 – Concrete Materials:
Kienstra Illinois
Mr. Campbell 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
REPORTS AND/OR RESOLUTIONS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES
The Clerk presented the following Civil Service Commission, re: Minutes of November 4, 2020. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Ms. Smith, that said minutes be placed on file. The Chair so ordered.
APPROVAL OF ACTIONS TAKEN UNDER SUSPENSION OF RULES AT PRIOR MEETING
The Clerk presented the following four (4) ordinances and three (3) resolutions:
1. Ordinance No. 7792. An Ordinance vacating a portion of an unimproved alleyway northeast of the intersection of Washington Avenue and Wilkinson Avenue in the City of Alton, Illinois.
2. Ordinance No. 7793. An Ordinance rezoning property commonly known as 1426 Washington Avenue, Alton, Illinois, from C-2 (General Commercial District) to R-2 (Single Family Residential District)
3. Ordinance No. 7794. An Ordinance granting a special use permit to allow the operation of a used car lot at 3424 E. Broadway, Alton, Illinois.
4. WHEREAS, Illinois American Water Co. continues to make significant capital investments within its Alton distribution network; and
WHEREAS, the City of Alton supports such investment to critical infrastructure and process improvements that improve the quality of water systems and maintain or increase employment levels;
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 and directed to execute the attached redevelopment agreement with Illinois American Water Co. for Tax Increment Finance (TIF) assistance.
5. 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 solicit bids for Phase 8 improvements to Riverfront Park.
6. WHEREAS, the City Code of the City of Alton allows for four (4) guestrooms in a Bed and Breakfast; and
WHEREAS, the state allows five (5) guestrooms within a Bed and Breakfast; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the attached ordinance be considered allowing five (5) guestrooms within a Bed and Breakfast.
7. Ordinance No. 7795. An Ordinance amending Section 3 of Chapter 7 of Title 11 of the City Code pertaining to guestrooms allowed within a Bed and Breakfast. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Ms. Smith, that said ordinances 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:
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Alton, Illinois that it be a matter of public record that the City of Alton supports and endorses the Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau as the State Certified Bureau for the Alton Metroplex. Mr. Campbell made a motion, seconded by Mrs. MacAfee, that said resolution be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
At this time, Mr. Velloff asked for an update on the Lawsuit with Sunnybrook LP. Corporation Counselor Schrempf responded and gave an update.
Mr. Boulds presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the City of Alton has entered into agreements with E&G Baseball, Alton, Inc. to permit the utilization of the ball diamond at Gordon Moore Park commonly known as Lloyd Hopkins Field, along with all improvements and appurtenances associated therewith; and
WHEREAS, E&G Baseball, Alton, Inc. has requested to have the ability to sell beer and wine in connection with baseball activities to be conducted at Lloyd Hopkins Field.
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 Mrs. Elliott, that said resolution be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Mr. Boulds presented the following three (3) resolutions:
1. WHEREAS, there has been identified a grant opportunity through the Madison County Resource Management Program that can provide up to a $15,000 grant for appropriate projects within the City of Alton; and
WHEREAS, the City Council would like to support a project to install a sidewalk with pervious pavers to reduce runoff and improve ADA accessibility at Rock Springs Park if grant funding can be obtained.
NOW THEREFORE BE RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON THAT the Public Works Director is authorized and requested to complete the form as attached hereto and to submit it as an application to the Madison County Resource Management Program to supply a grant of $15,000 to permit the City of Alton to install a sidewalk with pervious pavers to reduce runoff and improve ADA accessibility at Rock Springs Park.
2. WHEREAS, the City of Alton holds the Alton Municipal Band Fund; and
WHEREAS, the Alton Municipal Band Committee at its November 19, 2020 meeting recommended approval of payments to Halpin Music for $649.99, to Midwest Sheet Music for $1,043.70, to David Drillinger for $107.00, to Tresona for $685.00, to ASCAP for $252.09, to Julie McPike for $75, and to the band members for the Alton Tree Lighting Ceremony for $1,275.00.
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 Halpin Music for $649.99, to Midwest Sheet Music for $1,043.70, to David Drillinger for $107.00, to Tresona for $685.00, to ASCAP for $252.09, to Julie McPike for $75, and to the band members in the amount of $1,275.00 pursuant to the minutes and invoices attached hereto.
3. WHEREAS the City of Alton has pursued a court action for the demolition of the property commonly known as 1420 E. 4th St., Alton, Illinois; and
WHEREAS it is been determined that said property is owned by a corporation known as BCK 1 LLC; and
WHEREAS BCK 1 LLLC has executed a deed conveying all of its interest in said property to the City of Alton which will facilitate the expeditious demolition of the dangerous and unsafe structure located thereon.
NOW THEREFORE BE RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON ILLINOIS THAT the General Warranty Deed from BCK 1 LLC (a copy of which is attached hereto) conveying all of its interest in the property commonly known as 1420 East. 4th Street to the City of Alton be accepted and the City Clerk is requested to file said deed with the Madison County. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that the Rules of the Council be Suspended in order to act on said resolutions. 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 resolutions 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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