City of Alton Committee of the Whole met Nov. 8
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
A Regular Meeting of the Committee of the Whole was held in the City Council Chambers, City Hall Building, Alton, Illinois at approximately 6:00 p.m. on the above date.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman MacAfee.
Roll Call of the members present or absent was as follows:
PRESENT: MacAfee, Brown, Brake, Elliott, Keener - 5
ABSENT: Campbell, Strebel - 2
Also, in attendance were Fire Chief Jemison; Director of Planning & Development Caffey; Director of Park and Recreation Haynes; City Attorney Caffey, Legal Counsel Webb; City Council Liaison Jackson; Comptroller Dunlap; Public Works Director Parsons; Police Chief Pulido.
Chairman MacAfee presented the Discount and Special Bills as listed in the Comptroller’s Report dated November 9, 2021 be approved and a Resolution authorizing same be presented at Wednesday’s Council Meeting. Mrs. Keener made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Brown, that said bills be allowed and payment be made with the exception of the Membership Dues for Mississippi River Cities/Towns on MRCTI in the amount of $3,000.00 located under the Mayor and Council, page 3. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: MacAfee, Brown, Brake, Elliott, Keener - 5
NAYS: None - 0
ABSENT: Campbell, Strebel – 2
Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Brown that the Membership Dues for Mississippi River Cities/Towns on MRCTI in the amount of $3,000.00 located under the Mayor and Council, page 3 of the Bill Listing be Laid Over. The Chair so ordered.
Chairman MacAfee presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the City of Alton supports the development of alternative modes of transportation including ride sharing systems for the benefit of residents and tourists alike; and
WHEREAS, rules and regulation governing the operation of ride sharing systems are necessary to protect the safety and well-being of bicyclists, pedestrians, and other users of public right-of-ways;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS that the mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the attached operating agreement by and between the City of Alton and Bird Rides, Inc. Mrs. MacAfee made a motion, seconded the Mr. Keener that said resolution be Laid Over. The Chair so ordered.
Chairman MacAfee presented the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Alton, Illinois that State Street from 210 ft. south of Rozier to Logan Street be improved under the Illinois Highway Code.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the proposed improvement shall consist of pavement patching, pavement milling, hot-mix asphalt resurfacing, sidewalk curb ramp upgrades and other miscellaneous items of construction in the amount of $154,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax funds. Mr. Keener made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brake, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: MacAfee, Brown, Brake, Elliott, Keener - 5
NAYS: None - 0
ABSENT: Campbell, Strebel - 2
Chairman MacAfee presented the following resolution:
AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL PARKING AT BLUFF CITY GRILL.
WHEREAS, the City of Alton, Illinois (the “City”) is a municipal corporation and a home-rule unit of local government pursuant to Article VII, Section 6 of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, the City has passed, approved and published ordinances regulating traffic upon the public streets of the city; and
WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of Alton, Illinois has deemed it necessary and advisable, for the public safety and welfare, that an additional five (5) parking spots, adjacent to the existing street parking, be created at Bluff City Grill located at 424 E. Broadway, Alton, Illinois to accommodate additional parking needs; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the request and does hereby approve said request.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the Public Works Department, Police Department and Fire Department are hereby authorized and directed to create five additional parking adjacent to existing street parking at Bluff City Bar & Grill, 424 E. Broadway, Alton, Illinois after the installation of additional curbing on the adjacent walkway to be installed at the same location. Mrs. Brown made a motion, seconded Mrs. MacAfee, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: MacAfee, Brown, Brake, Elliott, Keener - 5
NAYS: None - 0
ABSENT: Campbell, Strebel - 2
Chairman MacAfee presented the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Alton, Illinois that State Street from 210 ft. south of Rozier to City limits 300 ft. north of Delmar Ave. and Belle Street from State Street to south 260 ft. be improved under the Illinois Highway Code.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the proposed improvement shall consist of pavement patching, pavement milling, hot-mix asphalt resurfacing, sidewalk curb ramp upgrades and other miscellaneous items of construction in the amount of $274,662.00 from the Motor Fuel
Tax funds. Mr. Keener made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Brown, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: MacAfee, Brown, Brake, Elliott, Keener - 5
NAYS: None - 0
ABSENT: Campbell, Strebel - 2
Chairman MacAfee presented the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish the attached notice of sale for three consecutive weeks in a qualified newspaper published in the City of Alton. Mr. Keener made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brake, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: MacAfee, Brown, Brake, Elliott, Keener - 5
NAYS: None - 0
ABSENT: Campbell, Strebel - 2
Chairman MacAfee presented the following resolution:
RESOLUTION TO COMMENCE WITH DEMOLITION PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING 1201/1203 E. 7TH ST.
WHEREAS, it is necessary to effect the demolition of certain structures deemed unsafe under 65 ILCS 5/11-31-1, the owners of which have neglected or refuses to perform required demolition.
NOW, THEREFORE: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that its officials and agents are hereby authorized to pursue appropriate legal action against such properties in the Circuit Court as listed below:
1201/1203 E. 7th St.
Mrs. Brown made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brake, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: MacAfee, Brown, Brake, Elliott, Keener - 5
NAYS: None - 0
ABSENT: Campbell, Strebel - 2
RESOLUTION TO COMMENCE WITH DEMOLITION PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING 1205/1207 E. 7TH ST.
WHEREAS, it is necessary to effect the demolition of certain structures deemed unsafe under 65 ILCS 5/11-31-1, the owners of which have neglected or refuses to perform required demolition.
NOW, THEREFORE: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that its officials and agents are hereby authorized to pursue appropriate legal action against such properties in the Circuit Court as listed below:
1205/1207 E. 7th St.
Mrs. Brown made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brake, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: MacAfee, Brown, Brake, Elliott, Keener - 5
NAYS: None - 0
ABSENT: Campbell, Strebel - 2
Chairman MacAtee presented the following resolution
WHEREAS, the City of Alton is sponsoring a NAACP Dr. Martin Luther King Day Celebration Parade in the City of Alton which constitutes a public purpose; and
WHEREAS, this parade route will require the temporary closure of Martin Luther King Blvd., Washington Avenue and College Avenue, State Highways in the City of Alton from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 16, 2022; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Alton that permission to close off Martin Luther King Blvd., Washington Avenue and College Avenue on Sunday, January 16, 2022, as above designated, be requested of the Department of Transportation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Illinois Department of Transportation, District 8, to serve as a formal request for the permission sought in this resolution and to operate as part of the conditions of said permission. Mrs. Brown made a motion, seconded by Mr. Keener, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: MacAfee, Brown, Brake, Elliott, Keener - 5
NAYS: None - 0
ABSENT: Campbell, Strebel - 2
Chairman MacAfee presented the following resolution:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CLOSURE OF 20TH STREET TO FACILITATE THE MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY CELEBRATION PARADE.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the Public Works Department, Police Department and Fire Department are hereby authorized and directed to effectuate the temporary closure of 20th Street, on Sunday, January 16, 2022, during the time period between 1:00 pm and 3:00 p.m. Mrs. Brown made a motion, seconded by Mr. Elliott, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: MacAfee, Brown, Brake, Elliott, Keener - 5
NAYS: None - 0
ABSENT: Campbell, Strebel - 2
Chairman MacAfee presented the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Alton, Illinois that Brown Street from Main Street to Worden Street be improved under the Illinois Highway Code.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the proposed improvement shall consist of pavement patching, pavement milling, hot-mix asphalt resurfacing, sidewalk curb ramp upgrades and other miscellaneous items of construction in the amount of $360,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax. Mrs. Brown made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brake, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: MacAfee, Brown, Brake, Elliott, Keener - 5
NAYS: None - 0
ABSENT: Campbell, Strebel - 2
Chairman MacAfee presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the City of Alton has been granted federal STU funds for improvements to Brown Street from Main Street to Worden Avenue known as Section 19-00240-00-RS; and
WHEREAS, the city must enter into an agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) in order to use the federal funds for the construction of the project;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALTON, ILLINOIS, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the “Local Public Agency Agreement for Federal Participation” between the Illinois Department of Transportation and the City of Alton for the above described project, a copy of which is attached hereto. Mr. Brake made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Brown, that said resolution be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: MacAfee, Brown, Brake, Elliott, Keener - 5
NAYS: None - 0
ABSENT: Campbell, Strebel – 2
Debbie Dunlap, Comptroller had a presentation regarding the Tax Levy. She wanted to present this information so the Council could have a better understanding of the Tax Levy.
There being no further business to come before the Committee at this time, Mrs. Elliott made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Brown, that said meeting adjourn. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: MacAfee, Brown, Brake, Elliott, Keener – 5
NAYS: None – 0
ABSENT: Campbell, Strebel - 2
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