City of Alton City Council met Jan. 27.
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: MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 6
ABSENT: Campbell - 1
Mayor Walker called upon City Attorney Caffey to lead the Pledge to the Flag. COUNCIL MINUTES
The Clerk presented the following Council Meeting Minutes of January 13, 2021. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. MacAfee, that said Minutes be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 6
NAYS: None – 0
ABSENT: Campbell - 1
COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORT OF OFFICERS
The Clerk presented the following Communications: Madison County Clerk’s Office, Debra D. Ming-Mendoza, County Clerk, re: 2020 Levy Confirmation for City of Alton; Illinois Department of Transportation, re: Motorcade Parade Permit for NAACP Dr. Martin Luther King Day celebration parade and the following Report of Officers: Department of Building and Zoning, re: Monthly Report for December, 2020; Department of Building and Zoning, re: City of Alton Annual Report for 2020; City Treasurer, re: Monthly Report for December, 2020. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said Communications and Report of Officers be placed on file. The Chair so ordered.
COMMITTEE REPORT
Acting Chairman MacAfee presented the following Committee of the Whole Report for January 25, 2021; Resolution, re: Discount and Special Bills paid; Resolution, re: City of Alton supports and endorses the Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau as the State Certified Bureau for the Alton Metroplex; Resolution, re: E&G Baseball, Alton, Inc. has requested to have the ability to sell beer and wine at the Lloyd Hopkins Field; Bid Report and Resolution, re: Bid #2021 – 02, Contract for Drop Off – Car & Truck Tire Service for Various Departments; Bid Report and Resolution, re: Bid #2021 – 03, Contract for Service Calls for Tire Work & Heavy Equipment Tire Service for Various Departments; Bid Report and Resolution, re: Bid #2021 –
04; Demolition of 269 Madison Avenue, 2018 Central Avenue, and 1110 East 6th Street for the Building and Zoning Department; Bid Report and Resolution, re: Bid #2021 – 05 Asbestos Abatement at 2211 Powhattan Street for the Building and Zoning Department. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Ms. Smith, that said report be placed on file. The Chair so ordered.
Mrs. MacAfee 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 25, 2021 be allowed and payment be made for same. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Ms. Smith, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 6
NAYS: None – 0
ABSENT: Campbell - 1
Mrs. MacAfee 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. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 6
NAYS: None – 0
ABSENT: Campbell - 1
Mrs. MacAfee 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. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 6
NAYS: None – 0
ABSENT: Campbell - 1
Mrs. MacAfee presented the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED, By the City Council of the City of Alton, Illinois, that the best bid of D&D Tire Service, LLC per tabulation sheet is hereby awarded for Bid #2021 -02 Contract for Drop-Off Car & Truck Tire Service for Various Departments. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 6
NAYS: None – 0
ABSENT: Campbell - 1
Mrs. MacAfee presented the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED, By the City Council of the City of Alton, Illinois, that the best bid of D&D Tire Service, LLC per tabulation sheet is hereby awarded for Bid #2021 – 03, Contract for Service Calls for Tire Work & Heavy Equipment Tire Service for Various Departments. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 6
NAYS: None – 0
ABSENT: Campbell - 1
Mrs. MacAfee presented the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON IL, that the best bid of GreenTrac LLC for demolition of 269 Madison Avenue in the amount of $9,500.00, and of S. Shafer Excavating Inc. for demolition of 2018 Central Avenue in the amount of $9,700.00 be awarded for Bid #2021 – 04 for the Building & Zoning Department. The demolition of 1110 East 6th Street has been withdrawn by the City of Alton at this time. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Ms. Smith, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 6
NAYS: None – 0
ABSENT: Campbell - 1
Mrs. MacAfee presented the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON IL, that the best bid of CENPRO Services, Inc. at 2211 Powhattan Street in the amount of $5,600.00, having also returned Addendum #1 as required, be awarded for Bid #2021 – 05 for the Building & Zoning Department. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brake, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 6
NAYS: None – 0
ABSENT: Campbell - 1
REPORTS AND/OR RESOLUTIONS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES
The Clerk presented the following Civil Service Commission, re: Minutes of December 16, 2020; Alton Plan Commission, re: Minutes of January 12, 2021. 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 the attached Ordinance providing a text amendment pertaining to tobacco stores in the City of Alton be considered. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. MacAfee, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: MacAfee, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 5
NAYS: Velloff – 1
ABSENT: Campbell - 1
The Clerk presented the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the attached Ordinance granting a Special Use Permit to allow the operation of a tobacco store at 2603 E. Broadway, Alton, Illinois, be considered. Mr. Brake made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: MacAfee, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 5
NAYS: Velloff – 1
ABSENT: Campbell - 1
The Clerk presented the following ordinance for first reading.
Ordinance No. 7796. An Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance concerning Tobacco/Smoker supply stores. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brake, that said ordinance be Laid Over. The Chair so ordered.
The Clerk presented the following ordinance for first reading.
Ordinance No. 7797. An Ordinance granting a Special Use Permit to allow the operation of a Tobacco/Smoker Supply Store at 2603 E. Broadway Street, Alton, Illinois. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said ordinance be Laid Over. The Chair so ordered.
APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Walker presented the following reappointment of Wayne Politsch to the Climate Protection and Energy Efficiency Committee; reappointment of Jeff Dale to the Climate Protection and Energy Efficiency Committee; reappointment of David Boulds to the Climate Protection and Energy Efficiency Committee; reappointment of Karen Baker-Brncic to Alton Amphitheater Commission; reappointment of Dan Herkert to the Alton Amphitheater
Commission; reappointment of Michelle Brooks to the Alton Amphitheater Commission; reappointment of Gregory A. Caffey to the Alton Housing Authority; appointment of Patricia Brown to the Alton Housing Authority.
At this time Alderman Velloff asked for a separation of vote for the reappointment of Dan Herkert to the Alton Amphitheater Commission.
Ms. Smith made a motion, seconded by Mrs. MacAfee, that the above and foregoing reappointments and appointments be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 6
NAYS: None – 0
ABSENT: Campbell – 1
Mr. Brake made a motion, seconded by Ms. Smith, that the reappointment of Dan Herkert to the Alton Amphitheater Commission be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: MacAfee, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 5
NAYS: Velloff – 1
ABSENT: Campbell - 1
APPROVAL OF ACTIONS TAKEN UNDER SUSPENSION OF RULES AT PRIOR MEETING
The Clerk 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 Ms. Smith, that said resolutions be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 6
NAYS: None – 0
ABSENT: Campbell - 1
COMMENTS OR RESOLUTIONS FROM THE COUNCIL
Mrs. MacAfee presented the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish the attached notice of sale of three consecutive weeks in a qualified newspaper published in the City of Alton. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said resolution be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Ms. Smith presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the City of Alton (the “Recipient”) has been awarded a grant (the “Grant”) from the Illinois Housing Development Authority (the “Authority”) program administrator of the Strong Communities Program (the “Program”), as that Program is authorized by Article 30, Section 5 of Public Act 101-0638 (the “Act”), and governed by the Program guidelines described in the term sheet, as may be amended from time to time; and
WHEREAS, the Recipient shall enter into the Funding Agreement (the “Agreement”) with the Authority wherein the Authority agrees to make the Grant to the Recipient in an amount not to exceed One Hundred Sixty-One Thousand Dollars ($161,000.00), which shall be used by the Recipient to preserve affordable housing efforts by assisting with the rehabilitation and/or demolition of abandoned properties within the Recipient’s area, all in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the Agreement;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the Mayor of the Recipient and appropriate officials of the Recipient (the “Signatories”) are hereby authorized and empowered to execute and deliver in the name of or on behalf of the Recipient the Agreement and any and all amendments, modifications and supplements thereto, and to execute and deliver such additional documents, instruments and certificates, as may be necessary or desirable for the Recipient to perform its obligations under the Agreement;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Signatories are hereby are authorized and directed to take such additional actions, to make further determinations, to pay such costs and to execute and deliver such additional instruments (including any amendments, Agreements or supplements) as he or she deems necessary or appropriate to carry into effect the foregoing resolutions; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Recipient hereby ratifies, authorizes and confirms and approves all documents and instruments executed in connection with the Grant and the Agreement, including those acts taken prior to the date hereof. Ms. Smith 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 resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS that the attached Ordinance amending the number of Class A liquor licenses 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. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON IL, that the best bid of GreenTrac LLC for demolition of 1110 East 6th Street in the amount of $19,000.00 be awarded for Bid #2021 – 07 for the Building & Zoning Department.
2. WHEREAS, the City of Alton holds the Alton Municipal Band Fund; and
WHEREAS, the Alton Municipal Band Committee at its December 17, 2020 and January 14, 2021 meetings recommended approval of payments to the band members for Haskell Christmas for $450.00, to Alfred Music for $205.00, to TroEssex for 183.32, to Halpin Music for $625.00, and to Godfrey Storage Solutions for $6,000.00.
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 the band members for $450.00, to Alfred Music for $205.00, to TroEssex for 183.32, to Halpin Music for $625.00, and to Godfrey Storage Solutions for $6,000.00 pursuant to the minutes and invoices attached hereto.
3. WHEREAS, the City of Alton holds the Alton Municipal Band Fund; and
WHEREAS, the Alton Municipal Band Committee at its January 14, 2021 meetings recommended approval of payments to Nottleman Music for $675.00 an electronic percussion pad.
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 Nottleman Music for $675.00 pursuant to the minutes and invoices attached hereto. 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: MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds, Mayor Walker – 7
NAYS: None – 0
ABSENT: Campbell – 1
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: MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 6
NAYS: None – 0
ABSENT: Campbell – 1
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: MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 6
NAYS: None – 0
ABSENT: Campbell – 1
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