City of Alton City Council Met March 24.
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 Corporation Counselor Schrempf to lead the Pledge to the Flag.
BID OPENING
Mayor Walker presented the following Bid Proposal for purchase of 312 Dry St. One bid was received from Melissa Scharfinski – Proposal – 312 Dry St. in the amount of $1,011.00. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said bid be accepted. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Campbell, MacAfee, Velloff, Smith, Brake, Elliott, Boulds – 7
NAYS: None - 0
COUNCIL MINUTES
The Clerk presented the following Council Minutes of March 10, 2021. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, 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 March 22, 2021; Resolution, re: Discount and Special Bills paid; Resolution, re: Approving Plans and Specifications relative to Federal Aid Primary (FAP 789 (IL 111/3) Section 1RS-2, in the City of Alton; Resolution, re: That the Mayor and appropriate officials are hereby authorized and directed to execute on behalf of the City of Alton the Letter of Understanding with the Illinois Department of Transportation for substantial improvements to Homer Adams Parkway; Resolution, re: That the parking lot located between Henry Street and Landmarks Boulevard for the Alton Farmers and Artisans Market; Resolution, re: That the Mayor and appropriate officials are hereby authorized and directed to execute on behalf of the City of Alton the Alton Housing Authority Agreement for the provision of supplemental Police Services; Laid Over Resolution,
re: That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the attached redevelopment agreement between the City of Alton and BAM Development LLC; Resolution, re: Bid #2021 – 10, Mowing Services for City and County owned Properties for Building and Zoning. Mr. Campbell made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, 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 March 22, 2021 be allowed and payment be made for same. 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, Boulds – 6
NAYS: Elliott - 1
Mr. Campbell presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the City of Alton and the State of Illinois, acting by and through its Department of Transportation, have entered into a Letter of Understanding relative to the Improvement of the sidewalk curb ramps at Humbert Road/Washington Street; and,
WHEREAS, representatives of the City of Alton have reviewed the plans and specifications and approve them on behalf of the City of Alton, Illinois:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council and the Mayor that the City of Alton does hereby approve the plans and specifications for the said improvement. 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:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the Mayor and appropriate officials are hereby authorized and directed to execute on behalf of the City of Alton the attached LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING dated March 4, 2021 with the Illinois Department of Transportation for substantial improvements to Homer Adams Parkway. 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
Mr. Campbell presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Alderman has requested, that the parking lot located between Henry Street and Landmarks Boulevard be used Saturday’s from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. beginning May 1, 2021 and ending October 16, 2021, for the Alton Farmers and Artisans Market; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the request, which was submitted in a timely manner, and does hereby approve said request.
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 use for Alton Farmers and Artisans Market of the parking lot located at the southwest corner of Henry Street and Landmarks Boulevard on the dates and times as specified below:
May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2021 from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
June 5, 12, 19, 26, 2021 from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2021 from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
August 7, 14, 21, 28, 2021 from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
September 4, 11, 18, 25, 2021 from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
October 2, 9, 16, 2021 from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that any extra labor costs incurred by the City as it relates to the implementation of this Resolution shall be reimbursed by Alton Main Street. 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:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the Mayor and appropriate officials are hereby authorized and directed to execute on behalf of the City of Alton the attached ALTON HOUSING AUTHORITY AGREEMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF SUPPLEMENTAL POLICE SERVICES. 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
Mr. Campbell presented the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED, By the City Council of the City of Alton, Illinois, that the best bid of Element Turf & Outdoor Solutions, LLC of Alton, for Mowing Services for City and County Owned Properties in the amount of $4,900.00 per month to mow 270 parcels at least every four weeks be awarded for Bid #2021 – 10 for the Building & Zoning Department. 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
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES
Mayor Pro Tem MacAfee presented the following ordinance for second reading.
Ordinance No. 7800. An Ordinance amending Section 6 of Chapter 1 of Title 9 of the City Code pertaining to the bond for repair of properties on the demolition list. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Ms. Smith, 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 Civil Service Commission, re: Minutes of February 3, 2021. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said minutes be placed on file. The Chair so ordered.
COMMENTS OR RESOLUTIONS FROM THE COUNCIL
Mr. Campbell presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Marquette Catholic High School desires to hold a special event on May 1, 2021, which event shall include the sale of alcoholic beverages to benefit Marquette Catholic High School; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the following special event be and is hereby approved pursuant to City of Alton Code 4-4-9B and a variance is hereby granted for sale and distribution of alcoholic liquors:
Marquette Catholic High School shall be entitled to sell alcoholic liquor on May 1, 2021, to benefit Marquette Catholic High School at 219 E. 4th Street, Alton, Illinois. Mr. Campbell made a motion, seconded by Mrs. MacAfee, that said resolution be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Alderman Velloff asked about the Computer Breech. Corporation Counselor Schrempf explained where we are with the Computer Breech.
Ms. Smith presented the following two (2) resolutions:
1. 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) Length Route From To Rock Springs Drive 0.213 FAU 8995 Memorial Drive Brown Street College Avenue 0.071 FAU 8961 145 ft. west of Rock 230 ft. east of Rock Springs Dr. Springs Dr.
For Structures:
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 Safe Routes to School – Phase 3 – Construction of a 10 foot wide shared use path at both locations including sidewalk curb ramp upgrades and other miscellaneous items of construction.
2. That there is hereby appropriated the sum of One Hundred Thirty Thousand Dollars ($130,000.00) 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.
2. WHEREAS, the Illinois Transportation Committee and the East West Gateway Council of Governments have approved Alton’s application for federal highway funds through the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) for the construction of a shared use path along Rock Springs Drive from Memorial Drive to Brown Street known as Safe Routes to School Phase 3, Section 21-00231-03-SW; and
WHEREAS, the engineering services for design of the project is the responsibility of the City of Alton;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the Local Public Agency Engineering Services Agreement between the City of Alton and Shepard, Morgan and Schwaab, Inc., a copy of which is attached hereto, be and is hereby approved, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to sign said agreement. Ms. Smith made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said resolutions be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
Mrs. Elliott presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the Public Works Director desires to work with Alton High School and the Madison County ROE program on behalf of the Secondary Transition Education Program (STEP) at Alton High School which prepares students for the transition from high school to employment in the community; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works Director seeks authority to collaborate with Alton High School for the program during the summer of 2021 at no cost to the City.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS THAT the Public Works Director is hereby authorized and directed to execute any and all necessary documents so that the City of Alton may participate with Alton High School and/or Madison County ROE in the Secondary Transition Education Program as described in the attached documents. Mrs. Elliott made a motion, seconded by Mr. Boulds, that said resolution be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Chair so ordered.
At this time Mrs. Elliott asked about the City of Alton Audit for 2019-2020. Comptroller Ontis responded to the audit being presented in the next couple of weeks.
Mr. Boulds presented the following two (2) resolutions:
1. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS that the attached Second Amendment to a Cell Tower Lease be approved on the recommendation of the Recreation Director of the City of Alton.
2. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Alton previously authorized the City Clerk to publish a notice of sale for surplus property located along Golf Rd; and
WHEREAS, two (2) proposals were publicly opened and read at the Alton City Council meeting on January 22, 2020; and
WHEREAS, each respective bid has been subject to extensive review and due diligence and upon the recommendation of Planning & Development staff;
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 any necessary agreements to effectuate the sale of the subject property, as one or more parcels, to facilitate the subsequent development related thereto. 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 petition, re: Sheila Null request a Special Use Permit for Guesthouse, vacationers visiting family in the Alton area at 3426 Robin Ave., Alton, IL. Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Elliott, that said petition be referred to the Plan Commission. The Chair so ordered.
Mr. Boulds presented the following resolution:
RESOLUTION TO COMMENCE WITH DEMOLITION PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING 1128 Highland Ave.
WHEREAS, it is necessary to effect the demolition of certain structures deemed unsafe under 65 ILCS 5/11-31-1, the owners of which have neglected or refuses to perform required demolition.
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that its officials and agents are hereby authorized to pursue appropriate legal action against such properties in the Circuit Court as listed below: 1128 Highland Ave. 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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