City of Belleville City Council met July 19.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
Mayor Gregory called this meeting to order.
City Clerk Meyer called roll. Members present on roll call: Alderman Hazel, Alderman Whitaker, Alderwoman Eros, Alderman Randle, Alderman Ferguson, Alderman Anthony, Alderman Ovian, Alderman Dintelman, Alderwoman Stiehl, Alderman Rothweiler, Alderman Weygandt, Alderman Wigginton, Alderwoman Sullivan.
Alderwoman Duco, Alderwoman Schaefer and Alderman Elmore excused.
ROLL CALL DEPARTMENT HEADS
City Clerk Meyer called roll of Department Heads: City Treasurer Sarah Bierman; City Attorney Hoemer, Police Chief, Bill Clay; Fire Chief, Tom Pour; Director of Public Works, Jason Poole; Director of Wastewater, Randy Smith; Director of Library, Leander Spearman; City Engineer, Sal Elkott; Director of Health, Housing and Building, Scott Tyler; Director of Human Resources, Seth Miller.
Director of Finance, Jamie Maitret; Director of IT, Scott Markovich excused.
PLEDGE
Mayor Gregory led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Stewart Lannert
A friend of his had an altercation with a pit bull. She said it happened on West Main Street, an ambulance was called, and she was taken to the hospital. He went to the Library and they could find no findings of a dog bite in the Belleville News-Democrat.
He has not received a letter for four days. He called the Post Office and he finally received mail on the 5" day. The Post Office informed him he would not be receiving mail due to his signs.
PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITIONS & APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Gregory recognized Tom Pour for 29-years of service with the City of Belleville Fire Department.
Fire Chief Pour and Assistant Fire ChiefPenet gave recognition and presented Medals ofValor and Life-Saving Medals to members of the Belleville Fire Department.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Alderman Randle made a motion seconded by Alderman Ferguson to approve City Council Meeting Minutes and Executive Session Minutes of July 6, 2021.
All members voted aye.
CLAIMS, PAYROLL AND DISBURSEMENTS
Alderman Rothweiler made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Stiehl to approve claims and disbursements in the amount of805,346.55 payroll in the amount of $861, 762.20.
Members voting aye on roll call: Haul, Whitaker, Eros Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Weygandt, Wigginton, Sullivan. (13)
REPORTS
Alderman Wigginton made a motion seconded by Alderman Ferguson to approve Treasurer Report June 2021 and Statement of Cash and Investments Report—June 2021.
All members voted aye.
ORAL REPORTS
BOARD OF FIRE& POLICECOMMISSIONERS
Alderman Whittaker made a motion seconded by Alderman Randle to approve the promotion of Detective Beau Barfield to Sergeant effective Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 12:01am.
Members voting aye on roll call: Whitaker, Eros Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Weygandt, Wigginton, Sullivan, Haul. (13)
Alderman Anthony made a motion seconded by Alderman Dintelman to approve hiring Michael Deutsch, Alexander Haines, Brendan Robbins and Alexander Kuhl as Probationary Firefighters effective August 23, 2021 at 12:01 am.
Members voting aye on roll call: Eros Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Weygandt, Wigginton, Sullivan, Haul, Whitaker. (13)
Alderman Whitaker made a motion seconded by Alderman Rothweiler to approve the following motions:
Motion authorizing sale/conversion of the following Police Department vehicles:
0 2017 Ford Explorer ( VIN: I FM5K8AR6HGA62836)
0 2016 Ford Explorer (VIN: 1FM5K8AR8GGA77885)
0 2015 Ford Explorer (VIN: 1FAHP2MK5EG124226)
0 2015 Ford Explorer (VIN: 1FM5K8AR1FGA41891)
0 2015 Ford Explorer (VIN: 1FM5K8AR1FGA41888)
0 2014 Ford Taurus (VIN: 1FAHP2MK5EG124226)
0 2010 Ford Crown VIC (VIN: 2FABP7BVXAX143729)
0 2006 Ford Crown VIC (VIN: 2FAFP71W26X114227)
Motion to waive formal bidding procedures and purchase six (6) new Police Department SUV Interceptors from the State bid award vendor( Morrow Brothers Ford) in the amount of$311, 280.00
Motion to waive formal bidding procedures and purchase one (1) new Fire Department SUV from the State bid award vendor (Morrow Brothers Ford) in the amount of $42,090. 00
Motion to approve a 3- year contract renewal with Stericycle for City document shredding services.
Members voting aye on roll call: Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Weygandt, Wigginton, Sullivan, Hazel, Whitaker, Eros. (13)
ADMINISTRATION
Alderman Wigginton made a motion seconded by Aldemwoman Eros to approve the following motions:
Motion to enter into an agreement with Lochmueller Group, Inc for professional services not-to- exceed$ 8, 000 for engineering consultation.
Motion to approve amendments to Title XI (Business Regulations), Chapter 118( Food and Beverage Business) Convenience Stores Ordinance.
Members voting aye on roll call: Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Weygandt, Wigginton, Sullivan, Hazel, Whitaker, Eros, Randle. (13)
Alderman Wigginton made a motion seconded by Alderman Randle to approve the following motions:
Motion to amend Title VII (Traffic Code), Chapter 74 (Parking Regulations), Section 74.36 Parking of Recreational Vehicles) Ordinance.
Motion to amend Title IX (General Regulations), Chapter 94 (Parks and Recreation), Section 94. 01 (Park Regulations) Ordinance.
Motion to amend Title III (Administration), Chapter 31 (Officials and Employees; General Administration), Section 31. 007 (Improvements) and Title III (Administration), Chapter 34 (Finance and Revenue; Taxation), Section 34. 005 (Office of Purchasing) Ordinance.
Motion to amend Title III(Administration), Chapter 31 (Officials and Employees; General Administration), Section 31. 031 (City Officers) and Section 31. 130 (Qualifications of City Attorney) Ordinance.
Members voting aye on roll call: Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Weygandt, Wigginton, Sullivan, Hazel, Whitaker, Eros, Randle, Ferguson. (13)
TRAFFIC
Alderman Ovian made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Stiehl to repeal Loading Zone at 13 North Church Street.
All members voted aye.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & ANNEXATION COMMITTEE
Alderman Randle made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Eros to approve the following motions:
Motion to approve a development agreement with Tropical Breeze Caf6 for the remodeling of the existing facility located at 4901 West Main Street.
Motion to approve a development agreement with Shoehorn Brewing, Inc. and Shoehorn Properties, LLC for acquisition and remodeling of the existing facility located at 225 East Main Street.
Motion to approve a development agreement with Oral Facial Surgery Institute of Illinois for the acquisition and remodeling of the existing facility located at 10200 West Main Street.
MASTER SEWER
Alderman Dintehnan made a motion seconded by Alderman Ferguson authorizing sale/ conversion of the following Wastewater Division Vehicles:
1989 Chevy Pickup (VIN: 2GCFC24H6K1260293)
1995 Ford Pickup (VIN: 2FTHF25H7SCA58498)
1996 International Vw tor (VIN: IHTSHAAT9TH277786)
2007 Ford Ranger (VIN: 1FTYR14EX7PA22092)
Members voting aye on roll call: Dintelman, Stiehl, Rothweiley Weygandt, Wigginton, Sullivan, Hazel, Whitaker, Eros, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian. (13)
COMMUNICATIONS
Alderwoman Stiehl made a motion seconded by Alderman Ferguson to approve the following motions:
An Evening on Abend with the Belleville Philharmonic—09/ 11/ 2021
Request from Belleville Philharmonic and Nichole Hettenhausen to have an evening on Abend with the Belleville Philharmonic, Saturday, September 11, 2021, 7:00pm to 8:30pm. Street closure request: Abend Street from East Garfield Street (south side) to Mascoutah Avenue (north side), 4:00pm to 9: 00pm. Additional City services requested: barricades, street sweeping, " No Parking" signage and one trash toter
Folsom Prison Experience Concert—09/ 25/2021
Request from Lincoln Theatre to host Folsom Prison Experience, Saturday, September 25, 2021, 7:00pm to 9:30pm. Request to close 10 (ten) public parking spaces in City parking lot at comer of North High Street and East " A" Street for safety zone and parking of equipment and trailers, 2:00pm to 11:00pm. Additional City services requested: barricades.
New Year's Eve Concert— 12/31/ 2021
Request from Lincoln Theatre to host New Year' s Eve Concert, Friday, December 31, 2021, 7:00 pm to 1: 00am (01/ 01/ 2022). Request to close 10 (ten) public parking spaces in City parking lot at comer of North High Street and East" A" Street for safety zone and parking of equipment and trailers, 2: 00pm to 3: 00am (01/ 01/ 2022). Additional City services requested: barricades.
Thursday Bike Night—July through September, 2021
Request from Bike Walk, Belleville Main Street, and Healthier Together to host Thursday Bike Night, Thursday, July 22, July 29, August 5, August 12, August 19, August 26, September 2, September 9, September 16, September 23 and September 30, 5:00 pm to 8:30pm. No street
All members voted aye.
PETITIONS
None.
RESOLUTIONS
None
ORDINANCES
Alderman Randle made a motion second by Alderman Wigginton to read by title only and as a group Ordinances 8966- 2021, 8967- 2021, 8968- 2021, 8969-2021, 8970-2021, 8971- 2021, 8972- 2021, 8973- 2021.
All members vote aye.
Alderman Randle made a motion second by Alderman Wigginton to approve the following Ordinances:
ORDINANCE 8966-2021
An Ordinance Authorizing Sale/Conversion of Personal Property( 2017 Ford Explorer, 2016 Ford Explorer, 2015 Ford Explorer, 2015 Ford Explorer, 2015 Ford Explorer, 2014 Ford Taurus, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria — Police Department Vehicles)
ORDINANCE 8967- 2021
A Zoning Ordinance In Re: 38-dUN21— Transitional Center, Inc
ORDINANCE 8968-2021
An Ordinance Amending Tide VII (Traffic Code), Chapter 74 ( Parking Regulations), Section 74.36 (Parking of Recreational Vehicles) and Title IX (General Regulations), Chapter 94 (Parks and Recreation), Section 94.01 (Park Regulations) of the Revised Code of Ordinances of the City of Belleville, as Amended.
ORDINANCE 8969-2021
An Ordinance Amending Title III (Administration), Chapter 31 (Officials and Employees; General Administration), Section 31. 007 (Improvements) and Title III (Administration), Chapter 34(Finance and Revenue; Taxation), Section 34. 005 (Office of Purchasing) of the Revised Code of Ordinances of the City of Belleville, as Amended.
An Ordinance Amending Title III (Administration), Chapter 31 (Officials and Employees; General Administration), Section 31. 031 (City Officers) and Section 31.130 (Qualifications of City Attorney) of the City of Belleville, as Amended.
ORDINANCE 8971- 2021
An Ordinance Amending Title XI (Business Regulations), Chapter 118 (Food and Beverage Business), Sections 118. 15 through 118. 28 of the Revised Code of Ordinances of the City of Belleville, as Amended.
ORDINANCE 8972- 2021
An Ordinance Authorizing Sale/ Conversion of Personal Property (1989 Chevy Pickup, 1995 Ford Pickup, 1996 International Vactor, 2007 Ford Ranger— Wastewater Division Vehicles)
ORDINANCE 8973-2021
An Ordinance Amending Article VII (Traffic Code), Chapter 74 ( Parking Regulations) of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Belleville, Illinois as Amended, by Amending Portions of Sections Thereof.
Members voting aye on roll call: Stiehl, Rothweiler, Weygandt, Wigginton, Sullivan, Hazel, Whitaker, Eros, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman. (13)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
MISCELLANEOUS& NEW BUSINESS
Alderman Rothweiler made a motion second by Alderman Dintelman to approve Motor Fuel Claims in the Amount of$1, 967. 69.
Members voting aye on roll call: Rothweiler, Weygandt, Wigginton, Sullivan, Hazel, Whitaker, Eros, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Stiehl. (13)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Alderwoman Eros made a motion seconded by Alderman Ferguson to adjourn at 8: 01 p.m.
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