City of Belleville City Council met June 6.
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. Mayor Gregory will recognize the character word of the month “fairness” meaning playing by the rules, being open-minded and not taking advantage.
7-B. Mayor Gregory will read a proclamation in recognition of Love a Senior Day.
7-C. Mayor Gregory recommends the reappointment of Timothy Price to serve a 5-year appointment on the Zoning Board of Appeals.
7-D. Mayor Gregory recommends the appointment of Captain David Fields to serve a 3-year term on the Library Board.
7-E. Mayor Gregory recommends the following appointments for the remainder of the fiscal year 2022-2023:
∙ Matt Eiskant, Police Chief
∙ Mark Heffernan, Assistant Police Chief – This position requires technical training or knowledge as set forth in the applicable job description within the meaning of Section 31.031 (A) of the City’s Revised Code of Ordinances.
∙ William Clay, Director of Human Resources and Community Development
∙ Gigi Dowling Urban, Administrative Liaison to the Mayor (part-time)
7-F. Mayor Gregory recommends the appointment of Amber Weiss to serve the remaining 2 years of a 4-year term on the Downtown Development Redevelopment Commission.
8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
8-A. Motion to approve City Council Meeting Minutes and Executive Session Minutes of May 16, 2022.
9. CLAIMS, PAYROLL AND DISBURSEMENTS
9-A. Motion to approve claims and disbursements in the amount of $1,709,419.81 payroll for May 20th in the amount of $971,087.92 and payroll for June 3rd in the amount of $935,488.96.
10. REPORTS
10-A. Motion to approve Treasurer Report April 2022.
10-A(1). Motion to approve Statement of Cash and Investment Reports April 2022.
11. ORAL REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES, SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND ANY OTHER ORAL REPORTS FROM THE ELECTED OFFICIALS OR STAFF
11-A. MOTION FROM ADMINISTRATION
11-A(1). Motion to purchase the trailer only at 803 South 3rd Street (#02-01594) from the St. Clair County Tax Agent in the amount of $795.00 for demolition.
11-B. MOTION FROM ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
11-B(1). 13-APR22–Sri Lakshmi Mini Mart, LLC: Request for a Special Use Permit to operate a convenience store and a Special Use Permit for use of a liquor license at 530 N. Douglas (08-22.0-128-001) located in a “C-2” Heavy Commercial District. (Applicable sections of the zoning code: 162.145, 162.248, 162.515) Ward 1 IT IS
THEREFORE the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals that a Special Use Permit be DENIED BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE OF ALL MEMBERS PRESENT OF 6-0.
11-C. MOTION FROM BOARD OF FIRE & POLICE COMMISSIONERS
11-C(1). Motion to approve the promotion of Lt. Chris Mattingly to Captain and Officer Paul Anderson to Sergeant effective
June 21, 2022 at 12:01am.
12. COMMUNICATIONS
12-A. PRIDE MONTH FLAGS – JUNE 2022
Request from Metro East Pride to display Pride flags during the month of June on North Illinois, South Illinois, East Main and West Main at poles available. No Pride flags to be flown around the Veteran’s Memorial Fountain.
12-B. BELLEVILLE BARBERSHOP CHORUS – JUNE 2022 Request from Belleville Barbershop Chorus to display their Annual Show banner on North Illinois Street after June 6, 2022 through June 25, 2022.
12-C. TAVERN PATIO PARTY – 06/24/2022
Request from Tavern on Main to host Tavern Patio Party, Friday, June 24, 2022, 12:00pm to 11:30pm. Street closure request: North Church Street from East Main to alley entrances and use of Gas Light Patio, 12:00pm to 11:30pm. Additional City services: picnic tables, “No Parking” signage, trash toters and barricades.
12-D. 618 WINGFEST – 09/10/2022
Request from Silas Savory & Neva Legal Promotions to host 618 Wingfest, Saturday, September 10, 2022, 12:00pm to 7:00pm. Street closure request: West Main Street from west side of 9th Street to east side of 12th Street and use of City Parking Lot at 10th & Main. Additional City services: Public Works Personnel, picnic tables, trash toters and “No Parking” signage.
12-E. CAR, JEEP & MOTORCYCLE CRUISE – 06/11/2022 Request from McIlravy’s Irish Pub to host a Car, Jeep & Motorcycle Cruise, Saturday, June 11, 2022, 12:00pm to 8:00pm. Street closure request: First block of North 30th Street to alley entrance, 12:00pm to 11:59pm. Additional City services: “No Parking” signage, barricades and picnic tables.
12-F. STREET PARTY & DRAG SHOW FUNDRAISER – 06/11/2022 Request from Club Escapade and MEPSI to host Street Party and Drag Show Fundraiser, Saturday, June 11, 2022, 7:00pm to 11:00pm. Street closure request: North 2nd Street from West Main to parking lot entrances. Additional City services: barricades, “No Parking” signage and electric.
12-G. CANDLEBOX CONCERT – 06/16/2022
Request from Lincoln Theatre to host Candlebox Concert, Thursday, June 16, 2022, 7:00pm to 11:00pm. Street closure request: 10 parking spots in City lot at corner of North High Street & East “A” Street. Additional City services: barricades.
12-H. LABOR DAY PICNIC – 09/05/2022
Request from SW IL Central Labor Council to host Labor Day Picnic, Monday, September 5, 2022, 10:00am to 4:00pm, Hough Park. Additional City services: Police Personnel, trash toters, picnic tables, electric and signage.
12-I. LABOR DAY PARADE – 09/05/2022
Request from SW IL Central Labor Council to host Labor Day Parade, Monday, September 5, 2022, 10:00am to 11:30am. Street closure request: South 1st Street from West Washington (south side) to West Monroe (north side) and South 2nd Street from West Washington (south side) to West Monroe (north side) (includes cross streets in between), 8:00am to 11:00am. Parade route rolling closure 10:00am to 11:30am. Additional City services: Public Works and Police Personnel, clean-up and barricades.
13. PETITIONS
14. RESOLUTIONS
14-A. RESOLUTION 3445-2022
A Resolution requesting permission from IDOT to close Route 159 for the Labor Day Parade - Monday, September 5, 2022.
15. ORDINANCES
16. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
17. MISCELLANEOUS & NEW BUSINESS
17-A. Motor Fuel Claims in the Amount of $201,353.76.
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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