City of Collinsville City Council met April 26

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella

Jun 24, 2022

City of Collinsville City Council met April 26.

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

Absent: 0

C. INVOCATION

Delivered by Pastor Sherman Smith of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church.

D. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Recited.

E. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITION/PRESENTATIONS

1. Arbor Day Proclamation

Mayor Miller read the Proclamation.

2. Building Safety Month Proclamation

Mayor Miller read the Proclamation.

F. BUSINESS PRIOR TO PUBLIC INPUT

1. Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Planned District Ordinance 21-87, P-B-2 Planned Limited Commercial District (2009 & 2011 Mall Street).

Associate Planner Caitlin Rice advised the Collinsville Food Pantry is looking to relocate to 2009 Mall Street in which rezoning is required to allow for such use. She advised the pantry would be open to the public on Tuesdays and Fridays with various hours of operation. She displayed site photos as well as the zoning and land use maps. Surrounding uses includes office space and minor retail. Rezoning to a Planned District would allow for such community food services.

She advised a hearing was held before the Planning Commission in which zoning analysis and objectives were discussed. During the hearing, many public members were in attendance with all in favor of the rezoning. The Planning Commission and staff recommends the rezoning.

Mayor Miller spoke of the panty's service to the community. He mentioned the numerous volunteers and dedicated staff. He spoke of obstacles with the current facility and was in support of the relocation.

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

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

Nay: 0

Absent: 0

Abstain: 0

2. Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Planned District Ordinance No. 4251, P-CP-1 Planned Commercial Park District (1950-1984 Vandalia, The Orchards at Collinsville)

Ms. Rice advised this ordinance would rezone The Orchards, 1950-1984 Vandalia, to allow for artisan/maker boutique use. She explained the boutique as a retail establishment for artisan/makers to make and sell their items. The boutique may also include classroom space to host events where the public could make craft like items. She identified surrounding uses within The Orchards to include retail and restaurant establishments. She displayed zoning and land use maps.

She advised the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the rezoning in which they discussed zoning analysis and objectives The public did not speak in favor of nor opposed to the rezoning. The Planning Commission and staff recommends approval.

She indicated Kraft'n Korner, an artisan/maker boutique business, was looking to relocate to 1966 Vandalia. They have since withdrew their application. However, this amendment would allow for future artisan/maker boutiques in this district.

A motion was made by Councilman Hausmann, seconded by Councilman

Green to approve. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nay: 0

Absent: 0

Abstain: 0

G. COUNCIL DISCUSSION

H. SPEAKERS FROM THE FLOOR

John Murphy spoke of the City Scoop publication. He asked for more information regarding businesses in the next and future publications. He gave examples of numerous business developments that are underway within the City.

I. COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS - MAYOR

Mayor Miller spoke of the Fire Department's demonstration at the high school regarding automobile accidents and medical simulation. He thanked Mr. Murphy for his comments and advised the City recently hired a Communications Director that would be assisting in delivering information to the public. He also advised the City is working with Great Rivers and Route Tourism Bureau and World Wide Technology Raceway for the upcoming Nascar event.

J COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBERS

Councilman Stehman spoke of the Building Safety Proclamation and advised he is working with a group to review and amend the Building Codes for the State as a safety effort.

Councilman Jerome spoke of the newly hired Communications Director, who will assist the City in keeping the public informed. He also mentioned marketing and housing opportunities within the City.

Councilman Green spoke of her excite for many great things to come for the City and mentioned the need to keep the public informed.

K. COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS - CITY STAFF

City Manager Bair spoke of communication components. He thanked Mr. Murphy for his comments and indicated it is helpful to know what the residents want. He mentioned collaborative efforts with the upcoming Nascar event during the same weekend as Horseradish Fest. He advised all hotel rooms are sold out for that weekend as Collinsville is the main hub for many of the race teams. He advised Collinsville is offering a free shuttle to the track which includes an express route. The City's hospitality shuttle will also be in operation for free transportation to the Uptown area. He mentioned various activities taking place that weekend at World Wide Technology Raceway. He also mentioned the upcoming Collinsville Restaurant week in June.

Parks and Recreation Director Kimberly Caughran spoke of Collinsville's 150th birthday celebration. She displayed large wooden candles available to be decorated which will be placed at various locations around town for the public to find.

Eric Nagel, Building and Neighborhood Services Manager, spoke of code enforcement efforts and displayed a video addressing common violations and the process.

L. CONSENT AGENDA

City Clerk Wasser read the Consent Agenda.

1. Motion to Approve Payment of Bills for the Period Ending April 15, 2022, in the Amount of $921,651.09

2. Motion to Approve Payroll for the Period Ending April 1, 2022, in the Amount of $750,431.43

Attachments:

Agenda Item Report BRD LST 04-08-22

3. Motion to Approve Minutes of the April 12, 2022 Council Meeting

Attachments:

Agenda Item Report Minutes

4. Resolution Reappointing a Member of the Community Appearance Board (Nelson)

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 Hausmann, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nay: 0

Absent: 0

Abstain: 0

M. NEW BUSINESS

1. Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor to Sign Madison County Park Enhancement Program (PEP) Grant Agreement

Overview by Director Caughran, who advised this ordinance would authorize the Mayor to sign an agreement with Madison County for the 2022 PEP grant. This is an annual grant to be used for Parks Capital Projects. The grant is based on $4 per capita for the City's population which equals $86,372. The funds will be used to replace the Rotary playground at Woodland Park.

Councilman Hausmann inquired of the timeframe but Director Caughran advised she would place the order as soon as possible; however, many items are on backorder.

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

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

Nay: 0

Absent: 0

Abstain: 0

2. Ordinance Approving the Purchase of Playground Equipment from Landscape Structures in the Amount of $176,970.00

Director Caughran advised this would authorize the purchase of playground equipment from Landscape Structures. This equipment will replace the playground equipment at the Rotary pavilion at Woodland Park. The new equipment will serve ages 2-5 and 5-12 year olds. The total cost of the new playground equipment is $176,970 with grant funds in the amount of $86,372 offsetting the cost. A motion was made by Councilman Stehman, seconded by Councilman

Hausmann to approve. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nay: 0

Absent: 0

Abstain: 0

N. OLD BUSINESS

O. CLOSED SESSION

P. ANNOUNCEMENTS

Q. ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman Jerome to adjourn at 7:19 pm. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nay: 0