City of Collinsville City Council met Sept. 14

By Angelica Saylo Pilo

Oct 13, 2021

City of Collinsville City Council met Sept. 14.

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

Absent: 0

C. INVOCATION

Delivered by Pastor Anderson of Bethel Baptist Church of Caseyville.

D. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Recited.

E. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITION/PRESENTATIONS

1. Proclamation - Constitution Week, September 17-23

Mayor Miller read the Proclamation and gave a signed copy to the Daughters of the American Revolution representatives.

2. Swearing-In of New Police Officers:

Joshua Hyman

Matthew Morrison

William Tracy

Police Chief Evans introduced the new Officers and Mayor Miller conducted the swearing-in ceremony.

F. BUSINESS PRIOR TO PUBLIC INPUT

G. COUNCIL DISCUSSION

H. SPEAKERS FROM THE FLOOR

None.

I. COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS - MAYOR

Mayor Miller spoke of the upcoming Italian Fest. He announced that Councilman Hausmann would be performing at the Tunes at Blum.

J COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBERS None.

K. COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS - CITY STAFF

City Manager Bair did a brief "Did You Know" segment on the City's fleet vehicles. He advised the distance to travel around the earth is 24,901 miles. Total miles driven by City vehicles in a year is 696,850 miles, equivalent to 28 trips around the world. He spoke of the amount of gas used and the associated cost. Next, he spoke of the amount of IDOT's right-of-way that is maintained by the City. He advised the City is currently mowing 73,668 feet, almost 14 miles, of IDOT's responsibility right-of way at an annual cost of $160,202.

Parks Director Kimberly Caughran mentioned the Tunes at Blum free concert event to be held each Wednesday evening in September. She mentioned the Fall Farm Day at Willoughby on October 2.

3. Presentation of the Yard of the Month Contest Winners for September:

1st Place: Scott Dudley, 344 Sycamore Street

2nd Place: Mary Monroe, 1600 Waverly Drive

Mayor Miller presented Mr. and Mrs. Dudley of 344 Sycamore St. with the Yard of the Month award.

L. CONSENT AGENDA

City Clerk Wasser read the Consent Agenda.

1. Motion to Approve Payment of Bills for the Period Ending September 6, 2021, in the Amount of $1,232,723.06

2. Motion to Approve Payroll for the Period Ending August 31, 2021, in the Amount of $758,651.07

Attachments:

Agenda Item Report BRD LST 8-27-21

FF BON BRDLST 9-1-21

3. Motion to Approve Minutes of the August 24, 2021 Council Meeting

4. Resolution Requesting Permission from the Illinois Department of Transportation to Close Main Street for the Children's Dyslexia Walk (October 2)

5. Resolution Requesting Permission from the Illinois Department of Transportation to Close Main Street for Annual Fall Festival (October 30)

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 Jerome, seconded by Councilman Green, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nay: 0

Absent: 0

Abstain: 0

M. NEW BUSINESS

1. Ordinance Authorizing a License Agreement with Delta Communications, LLC, d/b/a Clearwave Communications, for the Installation, Operation, and

Maintenance of a Fiber Optic Network in the Right-of-Way

Public Works Director Dennis Kress advised this agreement would authorize Clearwave Communications to install, operate and maintain fiber optic network within the City's right-of-way. This network will provide business customers access to high speed internet services.

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

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

Nay: 0

Absent: 0

Abstain: 0

2. Ordinance Accepting an Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission Settlement Contract Lump Sum Petition and Order (Severine)

Chief Finance Officer Kris Mooney advised this ordinance would authorize a worker's compensation settlement to Tim Severine in the amount of $12,077.31. He clarified the amount to be $12,077.31 and advised there was a typo in the attached agreement that will be corrected before being executed. He further advised Mr. Severine was injured during the course of his employment but has since returned to work.

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

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

Nay: 0

Absent: 0

City of Collinsville Page 4 Printed on 9/30/2021

City Council Minutes - Final September 14, 2021 Abstain: 0

3. Ordinance Amending the Collinsville Municipal Code, Chapter 3.18 in Relation to the Hotel and Motel Privilege Tax

CFO Mooney advised the Hotel/Motel Tax of 9% is currently being collected when a room is rented directly from the hotel or motel; however, the tax is not being collected if the room is rented through an online source (Expedia, Trivago, Hotels.com, etc) He indicated this ordinance would authorize the online travel companies to collect the tax and remit payment to the City. The ordinance would go into effect starting November 1, 2021. He advised Azavar, the City's collector for Food and Beverage Tax and Hotel/Motel Tax, will notify the companies and oversee the tax implementation.

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

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

Nay: 0

Absent: 0

Abstain: 0

4. Ordinance Amending the Collinsville Municipal Code, Title 10 Vehicles and Traffic, Pertaining to Nuisance Vehicles within the Public Right-Of-Way

Community Development Director Travis Taylor advised this ordinance was first discussed last October. He advised this ordinance has been amended based on Council's comments.

He advised the ordinance would establish regulations of certain nuisance vehicles on the City's right-of-way. Language would allow staff to address complaints concerning unsightly or vehicles obstructing the public right-of-way. He summarized a list of prohibitions along the City's right-of-way and displayed pictures as illustration. He advised the ordinance gives clear definitions regarding commercial vehicles and recreational vehicles and displayed pictures as examples. He advised exceptions are addressed in the ordinance as well. He spoke of the impoundment of vehicles in violation.

Councilman Stehman commented as this being a way to address issues and improve the quality of a neighborhood.

Councilman Jerome inquired of the impoundment process. A brief discussion was had regarding the impoundment of vehicles in violation. Director Taylor advised the procedures for impoundment are not outlined in the ordinance but rather at the discretion of the Officer. City Manager Bair advised impoundment of the vehicle would be considered if the nuisance violation is long term condition or regular occurrence.

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

Aye: 5 - Green, Stehman, Jerome, Hausmann, 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): 1. Appointment, Employment, compensation, discipline or performance of employees

5. The purchase or lease of real property

11. Pending or Threatened or Imminent Litigation

21. Discussion of Closed Meeting Minutes

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

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

Nay: 0

Absent: 0

Abstain: 0

P. ANNOUNCEMENTS

Q. ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Jerome to adjourn at 7:17 pm. The motion carried by the following vote:

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