City of Belleville City Council met Feb. 7.
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. Recognition of the character word of the month “Trustworthiness” Truthfulness in Words and Actions. Being honest and reliable in words and actions.
7-B. Mayor Gregory will recognize Firefighter Brian Reaka who received the Humanitarian Service Medal from MABAS Illinois for his deployment during Hurricane Ida relief.
7-C. Motion to approve Mayor Gregory’s fiscal year 2021-2022 appointment of Brett Friedman as Wastewater Plant Pretreatment Coordinator, effective January 24, 2022.
8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
8-A. Motion to approve City Council and Executive Session Meeting Minutes of January 18, 2022.
9. CLAIMS, PAYROLL AND DISBURSEMENTS
9-A. Motion to approve claims and disbursements in the amount of $1,358,632.70 payroll in the amount of $858,538.79.
10. REPORTS
10-A. City Attorney report dated February 4, 2022.
11. ORAL REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES, SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND ANY OTHER ORAL REPORTS FROM THE ELECTED OFFICIALS OR STAFF
11-A. MOTIONS FROM STREETS & GRADES COMMITTEE
11-A(1). Motion to approve extending current agreement with Minton Outdoor Services, Inc. for grass and yard maintenance from March 1, 2022 through April 30, 2025.
11-A(2). Motion to approve a $3,500 agreement with Oates Associates for completing and filing a STP Grant Application for the resurfacing of West Main Street, from 28th to 39th Street.
11-A(3). A motion to approve Lochmueller Group for Various Contracts, with a maximum of $20,000 for Engineering Department support, pending signoff by IDOT. (MFT)
11-B. MOTIONS FROM BOARD OF FIRE & POLICE COMMISSIONERS
11-B(1). Motion to approve the promotion of Richard A Wangelin to the rank of Assistant Fire Chief effective January 24, 2022 at 12:01am.
11-B(2). Motion to approve the promotion of Jesse J Garnica to the rank of Battalion Chief effective January 24, 2022 at 12:01am.
11-B(3). Motion to approve the promotion of Fred Vriezwyk, Jr to the rank of Captain effective January 24, 2022 at 12:01am.
11-B(4). Motion to approve the hire of Anthony Lombardo, Michael Schwent and Paul Brough as probationary fire fighters effective February 7, 2022 at 12:01am.
11-C. MOTION FROM ADMINISTRATION
11-C(1). Motion to approve City Sponsored Special Events Police Department Closing Time Recommendation(s).
11-D. MOTIONS FROM ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
11-D(1). 01-JAN22-Tim Miesner-United Ink: Request for a Sign Installation Permit in the Area of Special Control at 7 S High Street (08-21.0-445-023) located in a “C-2” Heavy Commercial District. (Applicable sections of the zoning code: 155.052, 155.053) Ward 6 Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously recommended Approval with all present members voting in the affirmative with a vote of 6-0.
11-D(2). 02-JAN22-Tim Miesner-United Ink: Request for a Sign Installation Permit in the Area of Special Control at 28 East Main St. (08-21.0-445-021) located in a “C-2” Heavy Commercial District. (Applicable sections of the zoning code: 155.052, 155.053) Ward 6 Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously recommended Approval with all present members voting in the affirmative with a vote of 6-0.
11-D(3). 03-JAN22-Kinsey Mordini-Avenue Realty Associates: Request for a Use Variance to permit multi-use of the property located at 122 Mascoutah Ave (08-22.0-348-010) to allow the second floor for single family residence and main level to be used as a realtor office located in an “A-1” single family district. (Applicable section of the zoning code: 162.570) Ward 7 Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously recommended Approval with all present members voting in the affirmative with a vote of 6-0.
11-D(4). 04-JAN22-Bruce and Stacy Reese: Request for a Use Variance for a garage to be built in which one corner of the garage will come within 17 feet of Mitchell Lane at 225 Southgate Drive (07-12.0-417-028) located in an “A-1” Single Family District. (Applicable section of the zoning code: 162.092, 162.570) Ward 8 Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously recommended Approval with all present members voting in the affirmative with a vote of 6-0.
11-D(5). 05-JAN22–G Level and Squared (DBA: The Harp Pub): Request for a Special Use Permit for a liquor license and outdoor dining at 1112 West Main (08-21.0-335-003 & 08-21.0-335-004) located in a “C-2” Heavy Commercial District. (Applicable sections of the zoning code regarding Special Use Permit for a liquor license: 162.248, 162.515; Applicable section of the zoning code for outdoor seating; 162.248, 162.515) Ward 5 Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously recommended Approval with all present members voting in the affirmative with a vote of 6-0.
11-D(6). 06-JAN22–Back Home Properties, LLC: Request for a Special Use Permit for a Bed and Breakfast at 510 South Douglas Ave (08-26.0-103-003) located in the A-1, Single Family Residential District. (Applicable section of the zoning code: 162.094, 162.515) Ward 7 Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously recommended Approval with all present members voting in the affirmative with a vote of 6-0.
11-D(7). 08-JAN22–Makenzie Fietsam: Request for a Special Use Permit to operate a Bed and Breakfast (Air B&B) at 416 South Jackson (08-27.0-112-034) located in an “A-1”,
Single Family Residential District. (Applicable section of the zoning code: 162.094, 162.515) Ward 6 Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously recommended Approval with all present members voting in the affirmative with a vote of 6-0.
11-E. MOTIONS FROM HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
11-E(1). Motion to approve the annexation of City-owned property located at 123 Mascoutah Ave. (parcel 08-22.0-347-027) and 127 Mascoutah Ave. (parcel 08-22.0-347-028) into the Old Belleville Historic District (Ward 6).
11-E(2). Motion to approve the designs and locations of banners in the Old Belleville, Hexenbuckel, and Oakland Historic Districts.
12. COMMUNICATIONS
12-A. ART & WINE WALK – 11/05/2022
Request from Belleville Main Street to approve the Art & Wine Walk, Saturday, November 5, 2022, 3:00pm to 7:00pm. No street closures or city services requested.
12-B. CHRISTKINLDMARKT – 11/25/2022 thru 12/23/2022 Request from BCEO/Belleville Christkindlmarkt to hold the Belleville Christkindlmarkt, Friday, November 25, 2022 thru Friday, December 23, 2022 SE and NE quadrant of the Public Square. Thursday thru Saturday, 11:00am to 8:30pm, Sundays 11:00am to 6:00pm. December 19 – December 22, 11:00am to 8:30pm. Additional City Services: chalets, trash toters, picnic tables, Port-a-Potties, water barriers, electric and vendor parking at City Hall parking lot. Banner across West Main, East Main and North Illinois.
12-C. CRAFT BEER WALK – 06/25/2022
Request from Belleville Main Street to approve the Craft Beer Walk, Saturday, June 25, 2022, 3:00pm to 7:00pm. No street closures or city services requested.
12-D. DOWNTOWN COOKIE WALK – 12/10/2022
Request from Belleville Main Street to approve the Downtown Cookie Walk and opening of the City Hall Lobby, Saturday, December 10, 2022, 9:00am to 3:00pm. City Hall will be one of the cookie pick-up locations.
12-E. GINGERBREAD 5K – 12/03/2022
Motion from Parks & Recreation to host Gingerbread Run/Walk 5k, Saturday, December 3, 2022, 8:30am to 10:30am and Kids Fun Run, 8:00am to 8:30am. Street closure request: West Main Street from 4th to 6th Street (east bound lane), 7:45am to 10:30am; 5k route rolling street closure 8:30am to 10:30am. Additional City services requested: barricades, Public Works Personnel, electric, trash cans, Police Officers and banner across West Main Street prior to event.
12-F. OKTOBERFEST – 09/16/2022 and 09/17/2022
Request from the Belleville Oktoberfest Committee to hold Oktoberfest, Friday, September 16, 2022 and Saturday, September, 17 2022, 11:00am to 9:00pm. Street closure requests: Thursday, September 15, 2022, 10:00am West Main Street from Illinois Street/159 to east side of 2nd Street and first block of North First Street; 5:00pm first block north, south and east of Public Square and East Main Street from the east side of High Street to the west side of Jackson Street. Streets re-open Sunday, September 18, 2022, 3:00am. Car Show street closures Saturday, September 17, 2022, 6:00am to 6:00pm East Main Street from Jackson Street to west side of Charles Street, including the first block north and south of Jackson and Church Street. Additional City services requested: barricades, Police Personnel, "No Parking" signs, Public Works Personnel, trash toters, chalets, electric and picnic tables. Request for food trucks and E Main, W Main and IL Street banners and 50 street pole light banners on West Main, East Main, North Illinois, South Illinois and North Charles Street as available May 2022 through event.
12-G. OLD BELLEVILLE LUMINARY WALK – 12/10/2022 Request from Gustav Koerner House, Belleville Historical Society, St Clair County Historical Society and Neighbors of Abend/Garfield Streets to host Old Belleville Historical Luminary Walk, Saturday, December 10, 2022, 5:00pm to 9:00pm. Street closure request: East Garfield (Mascoutah Avenue to Abend alley); Abend (Mascoutah Avenue to Washington School parking lot entrance), 12:00pm to 10:00pm. Additional City services: barricades, “No Parking” signage and street sweeping.
12-H. OUT OF DARKNESS COMMUNITY WALK – 10/15/2022 Request from American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to hold the Out of Darkness Community Walk, Saturday, October 15, 2022, 9:00am to 11:00am, downtown Belleville. Street Closure request: first block of West Main Street (159 to east side of First Street) and use of downtown quadrants, 8:30am to 11:00am. Additional City Services: barricades, “No Parking” signage, trash toters, picnic tables, electrical and Police Department Personnel.
12-I. THANKSGIVING 5K TURKEY CHASE – 11/24/2022 Request from the Belleville Township Ice Hockey Club to hold the Thanksgiving 5k & Turkey Chase, Thursday, November 24, 2022, 8:00am to 10:15am. Street closure request: 7:30am to 10:30am first block of West Main Street (159 to east side of First Street) and NW quadrant of Public Square. 5K route rolling street closure within city limits. Additional city services requested: barricades, "No Parking" signs, trash toters, cones, electric and Police Personnel.
13. PETITIONS
14. RESOLUTIONS
14-A. RESOLUTION 3430
A Resolution Authorizing and Directing Application to the 2022 Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (STP) for the Purpose of Resurfacing West Main Street from 28th Street to 39th Street.
14-B. RESOLUTION 3431
A Resolution Requesting Permission from IDOT to Close Route 159 for Oktoberfest – Thursday, September 15, 2022 through Sunday, September 18, 2022.
14-C. RESOLUTION 3432
A Resolution Amending Resolution 3163 Police Command Staff Policy.
14-D. RESOLUTION 3433
A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Sign an Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Local Agency Agreement for the Construction of Belleville Crossing.
14-E. RESOLUTION 3434
Resolution to approve the Maintenance Under the Illinois Highway Code with Illinois Department of Transportation and City of Belleville for 2022-2023.
15. ORDINANCES
15-A. ORDINANCE 9023-2022
A Zoning Ordinance in RE CASE 01-JAN22 - Tim Miesner-United Ink
15-B. ORDINANCE 9024-2022
A Zoning Ordinance in RE CASE 02-JAN22 - Tim Miesner-United Ink
15-C. ORDINANCE 9025-2022
A Zoning Ordinance in RE CASE 03-JAN22 - Kinsey Mordini Avenue Realty Associates
15-D. ORDINANCE 9026-2022
A Zoning Ordinance in RE CASE 04-JAN22 - Bruce and Stacy Reese
15-E. ORDINANCE 9027-2022
A Zoning Ordinance in RE CASE 05-JAN22 – G Level and Squared (DBA: The Harp Pub)
15-F. ORDINANCE 9028-2022
A Zoning Ordinance in RE CASE 06-JAN22 – Back Home Properties, LLC
15-G. ORDINANCE 9029-2022
A Zoning Ordinance in RE CASE 08-JAN22 – Makenzie Fietsam 16. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
17. MISCELLANEOUS & NEW BUSINESS
17-A. Motor Fuel Claims in the Amount of $80,884.48.
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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