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City of Belleville City Council met Aug. 15

City of Belleville City Council met Aug. 15.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

1. CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR AND EXPLANATION OF DISASTER PROCEDURES

REMINDER: SINCE THE MEETINGS ARE BEING VIDEOTAPED IT IS IMPORTANT THAT EVERYONE SPEAK DIRECTLY INTO A MICROPHONE WHEN SPEAKING.

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 8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

8-A. Motion to approve City Council and Executive Session Meeting Minutes of August 1, 2022.

9. CLAIMS, PAYROLL AND DISBURSEMENTS

9-A. Motion to approve claims and disbursements in the amount of $1,475,519.38 payroll in the amount of $991,386.02.

10. REPORTS

10-A. Motion to approve Treasurer Report May 2022

10-A(1). Motion to approve Statement of Cash and Investment Reports May 2022

11. ORAL REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES, SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND ANY OTHER ORAL REPORTS FROM THE ELECTED OFFICIALS OR STAFF

11-A. MOTIONS FROM ADMINISTRATION

11-A(1). Motion to approve the revised 2022-2023 Committee & Commissions Calendar

11-A(2). Motion to approve the execution of a “Right-of-Way Encroachment Agreement” between the City of Belleville and G Level and Squared dba The Harp Pub to construct outdoor patio in the public Right-of-Way east of property commonly known as 1110 West Main Street

11-B. MOTIONS FROM BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS

11-B(1). Motion to approve hiring Devin Sims and Jailion Rush as Probationary Police Officers (lateral move) effective August 16, 2022 at 12:01am

11-B(2). Motion to approve hiring Brooke Pampe, Nicole Morris, Jacob Leggett and Riley Barnes as Probationary Police Officers effective August 25, 2022 at 12:01am

11-C. MOTION FROM ORDINANCE & LEGAL REVIEW

11-C(1). Motion to approve an Ordinance Amending Title XI (Business Regulations), Chapter 121 (Alcoholic Beverages), Section 121.08 (Specialty Licenses)

11-D. MOTIONS FROM ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

11-D(1). 32-JUN22-Shoehorn Brewing, Inc.: Request for a Sign Installation Permit in the Area of Special Control at 225 East Main Street (08-22.0-334-036) located in a “C-2” Heavy Commercial District. (Applicable sections of the zoning code: 155.052, 155.053) Ward 2 Granted by unanimous vote of all members present 6-0

11-D(2). 33-JUN22– Shoehorn Brewing, Inc.: Request for a Special Use permit for outdoor seating at 225 East Main St (08-22.0-334-036) located in a “C-2” Heavy Commercial District. (Applicable sections of the zoning code: (162.248, 162.515) Ward 2 in the name of the applicant only Granted by unanimous vote of all members present 6-0

11-D(3). 36 JUN22– Josh Nimmo: Request for rezoning at South Illinois St. (Parcel No. 08-34.0-302-026) from an A-1, Single-Family Residential District to a “C-1” Light Commercial District. (Applicable section of the zoning code: 162.593) Ward 5 Granted by unanimous vote of all members present 4-0

11-D(4). 37-JUN22 David Evans: Request for a Special Use Permit to operate an Air BNB at 1 Bramble Point Ct. (08-08.0-103- 096) located in “A-1”, Single Family Residential District. (Applicable sections of the zoning code: 162.094, 162.515) Ward 4 in the name of the applicant only Tie vote 3-3 by all members present, no recommendation

11-D(5). 41-JUL22 – Emerald Coast, LLC: Request for a Special Use Permit to operate an adult-use cannabis dispensing organization located at 360 S. Green Mount Road (09-30.0- 111-009) located in “C-2” Heavy Commercial District in the name of the applicant only (Applicable sections of the city code: 123.005, 123.008, 162.248, 162.515) Ward 7 Granted by unanimous vote of all members present 4-0

11-E. MOTION FROM PARKS BOARD

11-E(1). Motion to approve an agreement with Oates Associates in the amount of $67,500.00 for engineering services for improvements at Bellevue Park (TIF 3/MEPRD Grant)

11-F. MOTION FROM POLICE & FIRE COMMITTEE

11-F(1). Motion to approve a one-year contract extension with Tyler Technologies (Mobile Eyes Software) in the amount of $1000.00

12. COMMUNICATIONS

12-A. ALTHOFF STREET LIGHT BANNERS

Request from Althoff Catholic High School to place 8 new street light pole banners in front of 5401 West Main Street upon approval.

12-B. GEAR JAMMERS CAR SHOW – 09/11/2022

Request from Gear Jammers to host annual car show at Crehan’s Irish Pub, Sunday, September 11, 2022, 9:00am to 4:00pm. Additional City services: barricades.

12-C. SCHMITTLING FAMILY REUNION – 09/10/2022

Request from Tavern on Main to host Schmittling Family Reunion, Saturday, September 10, 2022, 5:00pm to 11:45pm. Street closure: North Church from East Main to alley and use of Paderborn Square, 5:00pm to 12:00am (09/11/22). Additional City services: “No Parking” signage, trash toters, barricades and picnic tables.

13. PETITIONS

14. RESOLUTIONS

14-A. RESOLUTION 3454-2022

A Resolution to Adopt and Allocate Funds for an Outdoor Fitness Court® as part of the 2022 National Fitness Campaign

15. ORDINANCES

15-A. ORDINANCE 9078-2022

An Ordinance Amending Title XI (Business Regulations), Chapter 121 (Alcoholic Beverages), Section 121.08 (Specialty Licenses) of the Revised Code of Ordinances of the City of Belleville, as Amended

15-B. ORDINANCE 9079-2022

A ZONING ORDINANCE IN RE CASE #32-JUN22-Shoehorn Brewing

15-C. ORDINANCE 9080-2022

A ZONING ORDINANCE IN RE CASE #33-JUN22-Shoehorn Brewing

15-D. ORDINANCE 9081-2022

A ZONING ORDINANCE IN RE CASE #36-JUN22-Josh Nimmo

15-E. ORDINANCE 9082-2022

A ZONING ORDINANCE IN RE CASE #37-JUN22-David Evans

15-F. ORDINANCE 9083-2022

A ZONING ORDINANCE IN RE CASE #41-JUL22-Emerald Coast, LLC

16. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

17. MISCELLANEOUS & NEW BUSINESS

17-A. Motor Fuel Claims in the Amount of $3,124.92.

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)).

18-C. Possible motion to approve Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) and settlement with the Belleville Firefighters Local No. 53 (IAFF).

18-D. Possible motion to approve Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Belleville and the Belleville Firefighters Local No. 53 (IAFF).

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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