Village of Godfrey Village Board met July 6.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
The meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Godfrey was called to order by Mayor Michael McCormick at 7:39 p.m., at the Village Hall 6810 Godfrey Rd.
Roll Call:
Present: Jeff Weber, Karen McAtee, Ben Allen, Virginia Woulfe-Beile, Rick Lauschke, Sarah Woodman and Michael McCormick.
Absent: None
Village Attorney: Tom Long
Building Code and Zoning Administrator: Laura Dixon
Director of Parks and Recreation: Todd Strubhart
Director of Maintenance: Jim Lewis
Village Engineer: Richard Beran
Economic Development: Jim Mager
PRESENTATIONS:
PROCLAMATIONS:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Mayor McCormick asked for the approval of the minutes for the June 15, 2021 meeting. Minutes were approved with no objections from the Board of Trustees.
STANDING COMMITTEES:
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE:
Ben Allen reported that the next meeting of Public Safety Committee will be August 2, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. at the Village Hall
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
Trustee McAtee reported that the next meeting of the Finance Committee will be August 2, 2021, after the close of the Public Safety Committee.
Trustee McAtee moved for the approval of the proposal from Hackett Security of Saint Louis, Missouri in the amount of $9,515.68 and to give authorization to the Village Treasurer to make one-half payment of $4757.84, per the contract, as an August 2021 Pre-Paid, seconded by Trustee Woodman. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Weber, McAtee, Allen, Woodman Nays: Woulfe-Beile, Lauschke Absent: None.
Trustee McAtee moved for the approval of financial assistance to American Realty & Development of Belle, Missouri at a cost of $75,000 for the sewer and additional incentives for the development of a Dollar Tree Store at 6519 Godfrey Road, seconded by Trustee Woodman. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Weber, McAtee, Allen, Woulfe-Beile, Lauschke, Woodman Nays: None Absent: None. Motion Carries.
Trustee McAtee moved for the approval of the proposal by Oates and Associates of St. Louis Missouri in the amount of $17,000 for Rights-of-Way ADA Inventory, seconded by Trustee Weber. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Weber, McAtee, Allen, Woulfe Beile, Lauschke, Woodman Nays: None Absent: None. Motion Carries.
Trustee McAtee moved for the approval of the Glazebrook Park Expansion- Phase I Improvement Plans for the construction staking and consultation proposal from MECO-Heneghan Engineers of St. Charles, Missouri not-to-exceed amount of $86,500, seconded by Trustee Woodman. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Weber, McAtee, Allen, Woulfe-Beile, Lauschke, Woodman Nays: None Absent: None. Motion Carries.
Trustee McAtee moved for the approval of the final invoice from Stutz Excavating of Alton IL in the amount of $8,516.46 for the Winter Ct. Drainage Improvement Project, and to give authorization to the Village Treasurer to make payment as an August 2021 pre-paid, seconded by Trustee Woodman. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Weber, McAtee, Allen, Woulfe-Beile, Lauschke, Woodman Nays: None Absent: None. Motion Carries.
Trustee McAtee moved for the approval of the appropriation request for the North Alton Business Council in the amount of $1,125.00 for signs on Interstate 255 dedicated to Benjamin Godfrey, seconded by Trustee Woodman. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Weber, McAtee, Allen, Woulfe-Beile, Lauschke, Woodman Nays: None Absent: None. Motion Carries.
Trustee McAtee moved for the approval of payment of the invoice from Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative of St. Louis Mo for 2021 Membership dues in the amount of $2,500.00 and to give authorization the Village Treasurer to make payment as an August 2021 Pre-Paid, seconded by Trustee Woulfe-Beile. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Weber, McAtee, Allen, Woulfe-Beile, Lauschke, Woodman Nays: None Absent: None. Motion Carries.
Trustee McAtee moved for the approval of the 2021 pay raises for Village Employees as follows: $1.25 per hour for union employees, $5,000 for Judy Peipert, $5,000 for Susan Robbins, and 3 % for all non-union employees, seconded by Trustee Woodman. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Weber, McAtee, Allen, Woodman Nays: Woulfe-Beile, Lauschke Absent: None. Motion Carries.
Trustee McAtee moved to give authorization to the Mayor, Clerk, and Trustees to attend the Municipal Conference in Chicago, Illinois September 23- 25, 2021 to cover registration, lodging, food and transportation, seconded by Trustee Woodman. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Weber, McAtee, Allen, Woulfe-Beile, Lauschke, Woodman Nays: None Absent: None. Motion Carries.
Trustee McAtee moved for the Approval of the July 2021 Accounts Payable: General Fund $692,753.11; and the Motor Fuel Tax Fund $247,518.20; and the Street Department $90,022.98, second by Trustee Woulfe-Beile. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Weber, McAtee, Allen, Woulfe-Beile, Lauschke, Woodman Nays: None Absent: None. Motion Carries.
Trustee McAtee moved for the approval of the of the Payroll Account for the period of 05/01/2021to 06/19/2021for the Village for a total payroll of $ 138,076.57, mileage of $ 289.90 and payroll taxes of $ 21,377.06, seconded by Trustee Weber. Poll of Board: Ayes-6, Nays-0, Absent-0. Motion carried.
FINANCIAL REPORT:
Trustee McAtee read the May 2021 Treasurer’s Report
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Michelle Whitman asked for an update on the Gladys/Isabel project. Rich Beran, reported that a gas line will need to be relocated and work should start on Thursday – has been delayed due to rain. Michelle Asked when they would start work on the detention pond. Rich Beran answered that it would be starting soon. Margaret Davidson asked what is going to happen to the road after all the work is completed. Jim Lewis reported that they will re-asphalt.
COMMITTEE REPORT:
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Todd Strubhart, Director of Parks and Recreation, reported that the next meeting of the Parks and Recreation Committee will be July 9, 2021 at 8:30a.m.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Laura Dixon, Building and Zoning Administrator, reported that the next meeting of the Building and Zoning Commission will be July 21, 2021 at 6:00p.m.
COMMUNITY PLANNING, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE
Jim Mager reported that the next meeting of the Community Planning, Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee and the Comprehensive Planning Committee will be July 14, 2021 at 6:00p.m.
GODFREY CLIMATE PROTECTION AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY COMMITTEE
Virginia Woulfe-Beile, Trustee of the Climate Protection and Energy Efficiency Committee reported that the next meeting of the Godfrey Climate Protection and Energy Efficiency Committee will be July 16, 2021 at 12:00p.m. – at Village Hall cancelled.
EDSA COMMITTEE
Chris Sichra reported that the next meeting of the EDSA Committee will be July 13, 2021 at 11:00a.m.
STORM WATER COMMITTEE
Mayor McCormick reported that the next meeting of the Storm Water Committee will be July 8, 2021 at 5:30p.m.
COMMUNICATIONS:
∙ Trustee Weber moved to place all correspondence on file in the Mayor and Clerk’s office, Thank You Card From Phyllis Landus, Thank You Card From Peipert Family, Email From Kruse Family, Memo From IDOT, Email From Sen Crowe Office, Email Compliment on Animal Control, Email From Lisa Meyers, Email From Jill Burton, Email From Cheyenne Robinson, Email From Andrea Brown, Email From Merrilyn Shoemaker, Email From Joe Mays, July 2021 Calendar, June 2021 Clerk's Revenue, June 2021 Sewer Payments, Memo From IDOT, Memo From AT&T, Seconded by Trustee McAtee. Poll of Board: Ayes-6, Nays-0, Absent-0. Motion carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE FOR THE VILLAGE OF GODFREY
Trustee Weber moved for the approval of AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE FOR THE VILLAGE OF GODFREY, seconded by Trustee McAtee. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Weber, McAtee, Allen, Woulfe-Beile, Lauschke, Woodman Nays: None Absent: None. Motion Carries. ****FIRST READING****
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL FOR AN ORDINANCE APPROVING MINOR SUBDIVISION
Trustee Weber moved to suspend the rules for the approval for AN ORDINANCE APPROVING MINOR SUBDIVISIONAN, seconded by Trustee McAtee. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Weber, McAtee, Allen, Woulfe-Beile, Lauschke, Woodman Nays: None Absent: None. Motion Carries.
Trustee Weber moved for the final approval for AN ORDINANCE APPROVING MINOR SUBDIVISION, seconded by Trustee McAtee. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Weber, McAtee, Allen, Woulfe-Beile, Lauschke, Woodman Nays: None Absent: None. Motion Carries.
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE OF GODFREY TO PARTICIPATE IN MADISON COUNTY EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Trustee Weber moved to suspend the rules for the approval for ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE OF GODFREY TO PARTICIPATE IN MADISON COUNTY EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, seconded by Trustee McAtee. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Weber, McAtee, Allen, Woulfe-Beile, Lauschke, Woodman Nays: None Absent: None. Motion Carries.
Trustee Weber moved for the approval of AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE OF GODFREY TO PARTICIPATE IN MADISON COUNTY EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, seconded by Trustee McAtee. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Weber, McAtee, Allen, Woulfe-Beile, Lauschke, Woodman Nays: None Absent: None. Motion Carries.
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION WITH IDOT FOR USE OF MFT FUNDS FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR SIDEWALK INVENTORY
Trustee Weber moved for the approval of the Resolution with IDOT for use of MFT funds for engineering services for sidewalk inventory, seconded by Trustee McAtee. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Weber, McAtee, Allen, Woulfe-Beile, Lauschke, Woodman Nays: None Absent: None. Motion Carries.
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO DIRECT THE ATTORNEY TO WORK WITH ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER SUSIE STEPHAN TO DEVELOP A VICIOUS DOG ORDINANCE FOR THE VILLAGE OF GODFREY.
Trustee Weber moved for the approval to direct the attorney to work with Animal Control Officer Susie Stephan to develop a Vicious Dog Ordinance for the Village of Godfrey, seconded by Trustee McAtee. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Weber, McAtee, Allen, Woulfe-Beile, Lauschke, Woodman Nays: None Absent: None. Motion Carries.
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE APPOINTMENTS OF CRAIG RATHGEB-PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE, SARAH WOODMAN - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, RICH BERAN - CHAIRMAN STORMWATER COMMITTEE
Trustee Weber moved for the approval of the appointments of Craig Rathgeb Parks and Recreation Committee, Sarah Woodman - Economic Development, Rich Beran - Chairman Stormwater Committee, seconded by Trustee McAtee. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Weber, McAtee, Allen, Woulfe-Beile, Lauschke, Woodman Nays: None Absent: None. Motion Carries.
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE WAIVER OF FEES FOR THE ALTON AREA OPTIMIST ROADBLOCK ON SEPTEMBER 24-25, 2021
Trustee Weber moved for the approval of the waiver of fees for the Alton Area Optimist Roadblock on September 24-25, 2021, seconded by Trustee McAtee. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Weber, McAtee, Allen, Woulfe-Beile, Lauschke, Woodman Nays: None Absent: None. Motion Carries.
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION FOR THE ALTON ROAD RUNNERS CLUB- GREAT RIVER ROAD RUN NOVEMBER 27, 2021
Trustee Weber moved for the approval of the Resolution for The Alton Road Runners Club- Great River Road Run November 27, 2021, seconded by Trustee McAtee. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Weber, McAtee, Allen, Woulfe-Beile, Lauschke, Woodman Nays: None Absent: None. Motion Carries.
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A LIQUOR LICENSE FOR VALON JUSUF OF ROUND TABLE RESTAURANT
Trustee Weber moved for the approval of a liquor license for Valon Jusuf of Round Table Restaurant, seconded by Trustee McAtee. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Weber, McAtee, Allen, Woulfe-Beile, Lauschke, Woodman Nays: None Absent: None. Motion Carries.
EXECUTIVE SESSION – EXECUTIVE SESSION – 5 ILCS 120/2 c 1-Union Negotiations
Mayor McCormick moved to go into executive session at 8:09 with the Mayor, Trustees, Village Clerk Jim Lewis, second by Trustee Weber.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Weber, Allen, Woulfe-Beile, McAtee, Lauschke, Woodman. Nays-None, Absent-None. Motion carried.
Mayor McCormick called the Village Meeting back to order at 8:32 p.m. after returning from Executive Session.
Roll Call
Present Roll Call: Weber, McAtee, Allen, Woulfe-Beile, Lauschke, Woodman Mayor McCormick reported that no action was taken in Executive Session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
TRUSTEES, CLERK AND STAFF COMMENTS
Trustee Allen moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:34 p.m., seconded by Trustee Weber. Poll of Board: Ayes-6, Nays-0, Absent-0. Motion carried. Motion carried.
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