City of Belleville City Council met May 17.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
1. CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR AND EXPLANATION OF DISASTER PROCEDURES
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2. ROLL CALL ALDERMEN
3. ROLL CALL DEPARTMENT HEADS
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. PUBLIC HEARING
6. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (2-3 MINUTES PER PERSON) - See back page for rules.
7. PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITIONS & APPOINTMENTS
7-A. Mayor Gregory will read a proclamation in honor of all graduating high school seniors proclaiming May 2021 as 'High School Senior Recognition Month'.
7-B. Mayor Gregory will recommend the appointment of Alderman Dintelman as Chair, and Alderman Ovian to the Crime-Free Housing Committee.
7-C. Motion to approve Mayor Gregory's appointments for fiscal year 2021-2022:
o Michael Velloff, City Engineer
o Steven Thouvenot, Building Commissioner
o Ed Escobedo, Electrical Inspector
o Tom Pour, Fire Chief
o Dave Zahn, Deputy Fire Chief
7-D. Motion to approve Mayor Gregory's fiscal year 2021-2022 appointment of Ty Buckner as IT Specialist (full-time), effective May 18, 2021, pursuant to Section 31.056 of the City's Revised Code of Ordinances, and finding that such position requires technical training or knowledge as set forth in the applicable job description within the meaning of Section 31.031(A) of the City's Revised Code of Ordinances.
7-E. Mayor Gregory will recommend the appointment of Arthur Jacobs, Jr. to serve a 3-year term on the Board of Fire and Police Commission.
7-F. Mayor Gregory will recommend the reappointment of Molly McKenzie, Justin Dominique, Nichole Hettenhausen, Andy Gaa, Keith Owens, Linda Weisenstein, Ashley Pollock, and Jack LeChien to serve 1-year terms on the Historic Preservation Commission.
7-G. Mayor Gregory will recommend the appointment of Emma Qualls to fill a vacancy on the Human Relations Commission and to serve a 3- year term.
7-H. Mayor Gregory will recommend the appointment of Hattie Hayes to fill a vacancy on the Human Relations Commission and to serve a 3- year term.
7-I Mayor Gregory will recommend the reappointment of Jamie Maitret, Sara Rice, and Rhonda Ross to serve 3-year terms on the Library Board.
7-J. Mayor Gregory will recommend the reappointment of Sara Rice and Don Rockwell to serve 3-year terms on the Planning Commission.
7-K. Mayor Gregory will recommend the appointment of Zach Bair to fill a vacancy on the Downtown Development & Redevelopment Commission and to serve a 4-year term.
7-L. Mayor Gregory will recommend the reappointment of Brett Baltz to serve a 4-year term on the Downtown Development & Redevelopment Commission.
7-M. Mayor Gregory will recommend the reappointment of Tom Dinges to serve a 2-year term on the Police Pension Board.
7-N. Mayor Gregory will recommend the appointment of Neil 'Skip' MacEwen to fill a vacancy on the Cemetery Board and to serve a 2- year term.
7-O. Mayor Gregory will recommend the reappointment of Mike Heisler to serve a 5-year term on the Parks and Recreation Board.
7-P. Mayor Gregory will recommend the appointment of Landon Brooks to fill a vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Board and to serve a 5- year term.
8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
8-A. Motion to approve City Council Meeting Minutes and Executive Session Minutes of May 3, 2021.
9. CLAIMS, PAYROLL AND DISBURSEMENTS
9-A. Motion to approve claims and disbursements in the amount of $1,854,501.23 and payroll in the amount of $1,081,152.81.
10. REPORTS
10-A. Motion to approve Treasurer Report March 2021.
10-A(1). Motion to approve Statement of Cash and Investments Report – March 2021.
11. ORAL REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES, SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND ANY OTHER ORAL REPORTS FROM THE ELECTED OFFICIALS OR STAFF
11-A. MOTIONS FROM ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
11-A(1). 23-APR21 – Joe and Onie’s: Request for a Special Use Permit for Outdoor Dining at 18 E Main Street (08-21.0- 445-013) located in a “C-2” Heavy Commercial District. (Applicable section of the zoning code: 162.248, 162.515)
Ward 6 Zoning Board recommended approval by a vote of 5-0.
11-A(2). 24-APR21 – Belleville Mural Project: Request for a Sign Installation Permit for the Area of Special Control for a mural at 510 West Main Street (08-21.0-441-001) located in a “C-2” Heavy Commercial District. (Applicable section of the zoning code:155.052, 155.053) Ward 5 Zoning Board recommended approval by a vote of 4-1.
11-A(3). 26-APR21 – Ronald Rust: Request for a Use Variance for the manufacture of furniture at 2331 ‘A’ Old Collinsville Road (08-14.0-105-030) located in a “C-2” Heavy Commercial District. (Applicable section of the zoning code: 162.570) Ward 1 Zoning Board recommended approval by a vote of 4-0.
11-A(4). 27-APR21 – Mark Dulle: Request for a Special Use Permit to construct a metal sided building greater than 150 sq ft at 1140 South Charles Street (08-27.0-317-008) located in a “C-2” Heavy Commercial District. (Applicable section of the zoning code: 162.169, 162.515) Ward 6 Zoning Board recommended approval by a vote of 5-0.
11-A(5). 28-APR21 – Randy Yates: Request for an Area/Bulk Variance to extend the roofline in a non-conforming lot at 1814 N Charles Street (08-14.0-302-035) located in an “A- 1” Single-Family Residence District. (Applicable section of the zoning code: 162.092; 162.570) Ward 1 Zoning Board recommended approval by a vote of 5-0.
11-A(6). 29-APR21 – 10th Street Baking Co.: Request for a Special Use Permit for Outdoor Dining at 1021 W Main Street (08- 21.0-328-013) located in a “C-2” Heavy Commercial District. (Applicable sections of the zoning code: 162.248, 162.515) Ward 2 Zoning Board recommended approval by a vote of 5-0.
11-A(7). 30-APR21 – Heart2Heart Coffee, LLC: Request for a Use Variance to roast coffee beans at 6435 W Main Street (07-12.0-213-028) located in a “C-2” Heavy Commercial District. (Applicable section of the zoning code: 162.570) Ward 4 Zoning Board recommended approval by a vote of 5-0.
11-B. MOTIONS FROM FINANCE
11-B(1). Motion to approve budget amendments, as recommended by the Finance Director (encumbrances).
11-B(2). Motion to approve bank financing with Clayton Holdings, LLC at 0.92% interest for three new sanitation trucks.
11-C. MOTION FROM TRAFFIC
11-C(1). Motion to repeal the No Parking on the west side of S. Delaware from East Main Street to the dead end.
11-D. MOTIONS FROM STREETS AND GRADES
11-D(1). Motion to approve West “A” (10th – 13th St) Resurfacing Improvements, lowest responsive bidder Hank’s Excavation, Inc., in the amount of $379,888.85.
11-D(2). Motion to approve Kaskaskia Engineering Group, LLC to provide Construction Inspection for West “A” Street (10th – 13th St), in the amount of $36,432.00. (TIF 3)
11-D(3). Motion to approve Kaskaskia Engineering Group, LLC to provide Construction Inspection for Forest Ave., in the amount of $39,427.00. (MFT funds)
11-E. MOTION FROM ADMINISTRATION
11-E(1). Motion to recall part-time Union member(s) from American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Local 1765 library employees from lay-off status.
11-F. MOTIONS FROM ORDINANCE & LEGAL REVIEW
11-F(1). Motion to amend Chapter 150 (Building Code; Building Regulations) Section 150.30 (Right of Entry) of the Revised Code of Ordinances.
11-F(2). Motion to amend Chapter 30 (City Council) Section 30.19(B) (Standing Committees) of the Revised Code of Ordinances.
12. COMMUNICATIONS
12-A. OLD TOWN FARMERS’ MARKET 2021
Request from Belleville Main Street to approve Mobile Commerce Vendors (specifically food trucks) every Saturday, May 22, 2021 through November 6, 2021 during Old Town Farmers’ Market. All Mobile Commerce Vendors required to have City of Belleville License. ALL EVENTS APPROVED BY COUNCIL MUST FOLLOW COVID-19 MITIGATION AS REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF ILLINOIS AT TIME OF EVENT.
12-B. ST. LOUIS SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL – 08/15/2021 Request from St. Louis Shakespeare Festival to perform Othello at Bellevue Park Band Shelter, Sunday, August 15, 2021, 6:30pm to 8:00pm. Additional City services requested: trash toters and electrical. ALL EVENTS APPROVED BY COUNCIL MUST FOLLOW COVID-19 MITIGATION AS REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF ILLINOIS AT TIME OF EVENT.
12-C. METRO EAST PRIDE/CLUB ESCAPADE – 06/05/2021 Request from Metro East Pride and Club Escapade for Drag Show Fundraiser, Saturday, June 5, 2021, 9:00pm to 12:00am. Street closure request: North 2nd Street (West Main Street to entrance of City parking lots), 8:00pm to 1:00am. Additional City services requested: “No Parking Signage”, barricades and electric. ALL EVENTS APPROVED BY COUNCIL MUST FOLLOW COVID-19 MITIGATION AS REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF ILLINOIS AT TIME OF EVENT.
12-D YOGA ON THE SQUARE – 06/26/2021
Request from Go Yoga Express, LLC to have Yoga on the Square, Saturday, June 26, 2021, 3:00pm to 6:00pm, SE Quadrant of Public Square. No City services requested. ALL EVENTS APPROVED BY COUNCIL MUST FOLLOW COVID-19 MITIGATION AS REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF ILLINOIS AT TIME OF EVENT.
12-E. DAVE’S 60TH BIRTHDAY BASH – 05/22/2021
Request from McIlravy’s Irish Pub to host Dave’s 60th Birthday Bash, Saturday, May 22, 2021, 10:30am until 2:00am (May 23, 2021). Street closure request: first block of North 30th Street to alley, 10:00am to 2:00am (May 23, 2021). Additional City services requested: “No Parking” signage and barricades. ALL EVENTS APPROVED BY COUNCIL MUST FOLLOW COVID-19 MITIGATION AS REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF ILLINOIS AT TIME OF EVENT.
12-F. OUTDOOR WORSHIP SERVICE – SUNDAYS in JUNE, JULY, AUGUST and 09/05/2021
Request from St. Paul’s UCC to host Outdoor Worship Services, Sundays (June 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th) (July 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th) (August 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th) and September 5, 2021, 6:00pm to 6:40pm. Street closure request: one block of North First between West “B” Street and West “C” Street, 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Additional City services requested: “No Parking” signage and barricades. ALL EVENTS APPROVED BY COUNCIL MUST FOLLOW COVID-19 MITIGATION AS REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF ILLINOIS AT TIME OF EVENT.
12-G. BELLEVILLE MUSEUM DAY – 06/05/2021
Request from Belleville Historical Society to host Belleville Museum Day, Saturday, June 5, 2021, 10:00am to 2:00pm. Street closure request: half a block of East Garfield Street (west of Mascoutah Avenue). Additional City services requested: “No Parking” signage, barricades and street sweeping. ALL EVENTS APPROVED BY COUNCIL MUST FOLLOW COVID-19 MITIGATION AS REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF ILLINOIS AT TIME OF EVENT.
13. PETITIONS
14. RESOLUTIONS
14-A. RESOLUTION 3411
A Resolution Amending the Annual Budget of the City of Belleville, Illinois for the Fiscal Year Beginning on the First Day of May 2021 and Ending on the 30th Day of April, 2022.
14-B. RESOLUTION 3412
A Resolution Authorizing Bank Loan for Sanitation Trucks.
14-C. RESOLUTION 3413
Resolution Extending Local Measures Related to the Restore Illinois Guidelines/Mitigation Plan for Safe Business Operations during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
15. ORDINANCES
15-A. ORDINANCE 8941-2021
A Zoning Ordinance In Re: 23-APR21 – Joe and Onie’s.
15-B. ORDINANCE 8942-2021
A Zoning Ordinance In Re: 24-APR21 – Belleville Mural Project.
15-C. ORDINANCE 8943-2021
A Zoning Ordinance In Re: 26-APR21 – Ronald Rust.
15-D. ORDINANCE 8944-2021
A Zoning Ordinance In Re: 27-APR21 – Mark Dulle.
15-E. ORDINANCE 8945-2021
A Zoning Ordinance In Re: 28-APR21 – Randy Yates.
15-F. ORDINANCE 8946-2021
A Zoning Ordinance In Re: 29-APR21 – 10th Street Baking Co.
15-G. ORDINANCE 8947-2021
A Zoning Ordinance In Re: 30-APR21 – Heart2Heart Coffee, LLC.
15-H. ORDINANCE 8948-2021
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.
15-I. ORDINANCE 8949-2021
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 150 (Building Code; Building Regulations) Section 150.30 (Right of Entry) of the Revised Code of Ordinances.
15-J. ORDINANCE 8950-2021
Motion to amend Chapter 30 (City Council) Section 30.19(B) (Standing Committees) of the Revised Code of Ordinances.
16. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
17. MISCELLANEOUS & NEW BUSINESS
17-A. Motor Fuel Claims in the Amount of $52,010.33.
18. EXECUTIVE SESSION
18-A. The City Council may 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)), purchase or lease of property (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5)), sale or lease of property (5 ILCS 120(c)(6)) and pending and/or probable/imminent litigation (including civil and workers’ compensation) (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11)).
19. ADJOURNMENT (ALL QUESTIONS RELATING TO THE PRIORITY OF BUSINESS SHALL BE DECIDED BY THE CHAIR WITHOUT DEBATE, SUBJECT TO APPEAL)
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