City of Collinsville City Council Met April 13

By Angelica Saylo Pilo

May 17, 2021

City of Collinsville City Council Met April 13.

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER

Mayor Miller called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.

B. ROLL CALL

Also present: City Manager Mitch Bair, Corporate Counsel Steve Giacoletto, and City Clerk Kim Wasser.

Present: 5 - Absent: 0

Councilman Tony Hausmann, Councilman Donna Green, Councilman Jeff Stehman, Councilman David Jerome, and Mayor John Miller

C. INVOCATION

Delivered by Pastor David Seaton of Heights Community Church.

D. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Recited.

E. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITION/PRESENTATIONS

F. BUSINESS PRIOR TO PUBLIC INPUT

1. Ordinance Rezoning Owned by 19 ABC Parkway LLC (Two Men and A Truck) from BP-3 Business Park District to P-BP-3 Planned Business Park District (19 ABC Parkway)

Associate Planner Caitlin Rice advised this ordinance would rezone the property at 19 ABC Parkway from BP-# Business Park District to P-BP-3 Planned Business Park District 3 in order to allow for use (Two Men and a Truck, moving services). She described the parcel as being 1.6 acres with 14,000 square feet of office space and warehouse. No site plan is required; however, new landscaping will be necessary. She displayed site pictures and zoning map. She indicated the proposed use is consistent with the surrounding area. Staff recommends approval. A motion was made by Councilman Jerome, seconded by Councilman Green to approve. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 5 - Hausmann, Green, Stehman, Jerome, and Miller

Nay: 0

Absent: 0

Abstain: 0

2. Ordinance to Repeal and Replace Section 17.060.060 - Garage, Carport or Storage Building (Accessory Use) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Collinsville

Associate Planner Cristen Hardin advised this ordinance would repeal and replace Section 17.060.060 Accessory Use - Garage, Carport and Storage Building of the Collinsville Municipal Code, Title 17. This amendment was staff initiated in order to establish new and clear design standards, regulations and restrictions for accessory structures. She outlined the proposed amendment to include the number of accessory structures permitted, size, height, and design.

A brief discussion was had regarding roof pitch height and design.

A motion was made by Councilman Hausmann, seconded by Councilman

Stehman to approve. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 5 - Hausmann, Green, Stehman, Jerome, and Miller

Nay: 0

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Absent: 0

Abstain: 0

G. COUNCIL DISCUSSION

1. Key Performance Indicators - Police & Fire Department

Police Chief Steve Evans outlined 2020 Public Safety KPIs for the Police Department:

Calls for Service - 33,252

Average Response Time - 8 minutes and 6 seconds

DUI Arrests - 113

Fatal Traffic Accidents - 1

He spoke of the number of Calls for Service as being a statistic to report but not necessarily as a target to achieve due to the nature of the situation. He spoke of re-evaluating response time data based on types of calls (emergency, in-progress crimes vs non-urgent calls).

Chief Evans spoke of reported crimes by category in comparison to the national average. He spoke of the Crime Free Housing (CFH) program and spoke of incidents based on housing type.

He advised the department would continue to exceed clearance rates for burglaries. He mentioned the 2 murders that took place in which neither were random but rather drug related and solved with the assistance of the Major Case Squad. He mentioned 2 incidents regarding shootings with both being cleared by arrests.

Lastly, he highlighted goals for the Police Department:

- Refine KPIs

- Implement body cameras

- Expand License Plate Reader cameras

- Continue programs previously cancelled due to COVID (Youth Academy, Citizen's Academy, Training, CFH classes)

A discussion was had regarding Calls for Service and Response Times. Councilman Jerome mentioned that this data may need to be recorded based on types of calls and whether the incident was an emergency or not in order to get a better understanding. Councilman Stehman spoke of the purpose of KPIs as being a way to measure data in order to make improvements. He indicated that some of the information should be reported as data and not necessarily measured as KPIs.

Overview of KPIs for the Fire Department was given by Chief John Bailot:

Calls for Service - 3,706

Average Response Time - 6 minutes and 6 seconds

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He spoke of the response time as being subjective in that the data may be collected to include dispatch time instead of turnout. The average turnout time was 1 minute and 32 seconds.

He gave percentages of calls for service based on type of incidents:

Structure Fires - 18.9%

Other Fires - 2.9%

EMS services - 75.5%

He spoke of an increase in structure fires over the past 2 years. The department had 35 calls for service regarding cardiac arrest. He further advised the department would refine how data is collected and reported on average response time, turnout time, total fires and cardiac arrests in order to have a better understanding.

Chief Bailot spoke of a increase in training hours for Firefighters but indicated it was due to better reporting measures. He mentioned the impact COVID had on community prevention classes.

Lastly, he highlighted goals for the Fire Department in 2021:

- Implement a fire safety inspection program for commercial buildings

- Improve training efforts with a full time training officer

- Purchase new ambulance

Mayor Miller spoke of the data presented as being very informative and encouraged both departments to review how they collect data for better reporting measures as indicated in their presentations.

Councilman Jerome spoke of the need to meet the national average with regards to response time. He mentioned evaluating fire house locations in order to better serve the citizens.

H. SPEAKERS FROM THE FLOOR

None.

I. COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS - MAYOR

Mayor Miller informed the Council that he gave each of them performance evaluation forms for the City Manager and Corporate Counsel to be completed and returned to him. He mentioned the clean up efforts by the Rotary and Lions Club.

J COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBERS Councilman Jerome thanked the public for re-electing him. He further thanked staff for their efforts

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K. COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS - CITY STAFF

Director Travis Taylor mentioned ongoing efforts by the Community Development Department with regards to revisions of the building permit process and fees. He spoke of consolidating permits into 2 types - Residential or Commercial. The department would still have permits for specific work to be done (electrical, plumbing, demolition, grading and spinkler/hood systems). He advised permits would not be required for replacement type work. Revisions will be presented to Council for approval in the near future.

Parks and Recreation Director Kimberly Caughran highlighted upcoming events:

Parking Lot BINGO - April 17

Show Us Your Park

City-Wide Garage Sale - April 23 and 24

L. CONSENT AGENDA

City Clerk Wasser read the Consent Agenda.

1. Motion to Approve Payment of Bills for the Period Ending April, 2, 2021, in the Amount of $962,565.44

2. Motion to Approve Payroll for the Period Ending March 19, 2021, in the Amount of $678,530.79

3. Motion to Approve Minutes of the March 23, 2021 Council Meeting

Mayor Miller asked if the Council wished to pull any items prior to a Motion. No items were pulled. A motion was made by Councilman Stehman, seconded by Councilman Jerome, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 5 - Hausmann, Green, Stehman, Jerome, and Miller

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Nay: 0

Absent: 0

Abstain: 0

M. NEW BUSINESS

1. Ordinance to Award Bids and Authorize Contracts for the Purchase of Street Maintenance Materials for 2021 Motor Fuel Tax Maintenance Program

Troy Turner, City Engineer, advised this ordinance would approve the purchase for various street maintenance materials utilizing MFT funds. He advised bids were sought and opened on March 31 for rock chips, deicer aggregate, storm sewer pipes and decorative street lights. He highlighted the lowest bids received for the various items and recommended approval:

Beelman - Seal Coat and Deicer

Metal Culverts - CMP

Midwest Municipal - Pipe

Midwest Municipal - Flared End Section Pipe

Graybar - Street Lights

A motion was made by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Hausmann to approve. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 5 - Hausmann, Green, Stehman, Jerome, and Miller

Nay: 0

Absent: 0

Abstain: 0

2. Ordinance Authorize the Mayor to Sign a Notice of Intent to Award and Contingently Authorize an Agreement with Plocher Construction Company, Inc. for Construction of a Bio-Solids Handling System Upgrade at the Wastewater Treatment Plant in the Amount of $6,008,700

CMT Recommendation Letter Notice of Intent to Award Agreement

Public Works Director Dennis Kress advised this ordinance would authorize a Notice of Intent to award and contingently authorize an agreement with Plocher Construction for the bio-solids system at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. He advised bids were sought and opened on April 1 with Plocher Construction submitting the lowest bid at $6,008,700 ($5,890,000 for bio-solids upgrade and $118,000 mill and overlay of roadway into the plant). Bid came in 2.6% below estimate. He highlighted the benefits of the project:

- Convert bio-solids into a Class 1, safer solution

- Reduce regulatory requirements

- Cost control of disposal

- Reduce energy costs

- Improve odor control

A motion was made by Councilman Hausmann, seconded by Councilman Green to approve. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 5 - Hausmann, Green, Stehman, Jerome, and Miller

Nay: 0

Absent: 0

Abstain: 0

3. Ordinance Authorizing Expenditure of Northeast Business District Funds (Lowell's Service Center LLC, 2000 Vandalia Street)

NEBD Application

Associate Planner Hardin advised the applicant is seeking funds from the Northeast Business District in the amount of $36,693.57 for improvements to his business (Lowell's Service Center, 2000 Vandalia). The project includes fuel equipment upgrade, roof replacement, awning, asphalt repairs, upgrade to signage and canopy, improvement to restrooms. Total cost of the project is $91,733.93.

Councilman Jerome spoke of the establishment as being a local business in Collinsville for many years. He spoke in favor of the improvements and commended the owner for investing in his business. A motion was made by Councilman Jerome, seconded by Councilman Hausmann to approve. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 5 - Hausmann, Green, Stehman, Jerome, and Miller

Nay: 0

Absent: 0

Abstain: 0

4. Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor to Sign a Professional Services Agreement with TRANE Technologies (Gateway Center HVAC System)

Dave Allison, Director of Operations for the Gateway Center, advised this ordinance would authorize a 5 year service agreement with TRANE for controls upgrade to the Gateway Center's HVAC system. He mentioned issues regarding the current system and failing software. He spoke of TRANE's controls upgrade and benefits.

A motion was made by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Stehman to approve. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 5 - Hausmann, Green, Stehman, Jerome, and Miller

Nay: 0

Absent: 0

Abstain: 0

5. Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor to Sign a Contract with Cool City Lights, LLC Pertaining to an Exterior Lighting System at the Collinsville Sports Complex

Director Caughran advised this ordinance authorizes an agreement for the purchase of upgraded lighting at the Sports Complex utilizing an Ameren Incentive Program. Total cost of the upgrade is $105,456 but a net cost to the City at $81,696 (to be paid for by the Southwest Corridors Business District funds) after Ameren IL Energy Efficiency Incentive of $23,760. The lights will be reused as other improvements are made.

A motion was made by Councilman Stehman, seconded by Councilman Jerome to approve. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 5 - Hausmann, Green, Stehman, Jerome, and Miller

Nay: 0

Absent: 0

Abstain: 0

6. Ordinance Authorizing the City of Collinsville to Apply for and be Issued a State of Illinois and Local Liquor License

City Clerk Wasser advised the City is seeking to apply for and be issued a Liquor License from the City of Collinsville Page 8 Printed on 4/30/2021

State of Illinois Liquor Control Commission in order to sell and serve alcoholic beverages at City owned property. An ordinance authorizing the license is required by the ILCC as part of the application process. She advised Spectra, outside company that previously sold and served alcohol at the Gateway Center, has since ceased their food and beverage services and relinquished their Liquor License.

A motion was made by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Hausmann to approve. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 5 - Hausmann, Green, Stehman, Jerome, and Miller

Nay: 0

Absent: 0

Abstain: 0

N. OLD BUSINESS

O. CLOSED SESSION

Mayor Miller asked for a motion to proceed into closed session pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c): 2. Collective Bargaining

11. Pending or Threatened or Imminent Litigation

A motion was made by Councilman Jerome, seconded by Councilman Stehman. to approve. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 5 - Hausmann, Green, Stehman, Jerome, and Miller

Nay: 0