City of Collinsville City Council met Aug. 9

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella

Oct 29, 2022

City of Collinsville City Council met Aug. 9.

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 and City Clerk Kim Wasser.

Corporate Counsel Steve Giacoletto - absent.

Present: 4 - Councilman Donna Green, Councilman David Jerome, Councilman Tony Hausmann, and Mayor John Miller

Absent: 1 - Councilman Jeff Stehman

C. INVOCATION

Delivered by Pastor Myles Holmes of Revive Church.

D. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Recited.

E. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITION/PRESENTATIONS

F. BUSINESS PRIOR TO PUBLIC INPUT

G. COUNCIL DISCUSSION

H. SPEAKERS FROM THE FLOOR

Kevin Wrigley inquired of a breakdown of home rule sale tax paid by residents and non-residents.

I. COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS - MAYOR

Mayor Miller spoke of the successful Smokin' on Main event held last weekend. He advised City staff member Derek Jackson won 2nd place for his chicken and a team from the Fire Dept. won 2nd place overall. He spoke of looking forward for upcoming events and parades in Collinsville.

J COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBERS

Councilman Jerome spoke of future meetings to be held by others organization (not Council or City) to discuss Home Rule.

Councilman Hausmann mentioned the new shelters under construction at Woodland Park.

K. COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS - CITY STAFF

Parks and Recreation Director Kimberly Caughran spoke of upcoming events:

Free Family Movie Night - August 12 at Woodland Park, "Sonic 2"

Where's That Candle? Hunt in honor of Collinsville's 150th anniversary

Urban Ecology Club - August 14, 1-3pm at Woodland Park

Aqua Park updated hours of operation (closed Monday through Friday):

Saturday and Sunday's only 12-7pm

Labor Day weekend (including Monday) 2-5pm

Lastly, she spoke of the new pavilions underway at Woodland Park.

L. CONSENT AGENDA

City Clerk Wasser read the Consent Agenda.

1. Motion to Approve Payment of Bills for the Period Ending July 29, 2022, in the Amount of $725,580.30

2. Motion to Approve Payroll for the Period Ending July 22, 2022, in the Amount of $883,527.67

Motion to Approve Minutes of the July 26, 2022 Council Meeting

4. Ordinance Regarding the Disclosure of Closed Session Meeting Minutes (First Half of 2022, January 1 - June 30)

5. Ordinance Accepting an Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission Settlement Contract Lump Sum Petition and Order (David Scott)

6. Ordinance Declaring Personal Property Owned by the City as Surplus and Authorizing Sale of Personal Property

7. Resolution Requesting Permission From Illinois Department of Transportation to Close Main Street for Italian Fest

Certificate of Insurance - City of Collinsville Certificate of Insurance - IDOT

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

Aye: 4 - Green, Jerome, Hausmann, and Miller

Nay: 0

Absent: 1 - Stehman

Abstain: 0

M. NEW BUSINESS

1. Ordinance Providing for the Emergency Purchase of a Mobile Trash Pump from C and C Pump & Supply, Inc. in the Amount of $53,405

Public Works Director Dennis Kress advised this Ordinance would authorize the purchase of a 6" pump on an emergency basis due to extensive lead times for delivery and the need to have the pump readily available when necessary. The pump is used during power outages and acts as a backup during high-flow conditions. He advised he receive 3 quotes but is recommending the purchase through C and C Pump & Supply due to minimal delivery time and overall performance of the pump they quoted. He advised this pump will replace the 1968 (54 year old) Gorman Rupp pump. A motion was made by Councilman Jerome, seconded by Councilman Green to approve. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 4 - Green, Jerome, Hausmann, and Miller

Nay: 0

Absent: 1 - Stehman

Abstain: 0

2. Ordinance to Award Contract with Ahlers Tree Service for Emergency Tree Removal at Woodland Park in the Amount of $55,000

Director Caughran advised this is a retroactive Ordinance for emergency tree removal at Woodland Park. She advised 65 trees were identified as hazardous and needing to be removed immediately. She indicated the City received bids with Ahlers being the lowest at $55,000.

Mayor Miller inquired of plans to replace the trees to which she advised they (Parks) will replace some of the trees with a type that is better suited for the park environment.

City Manager Bair spoke of utilizing the closed landfill as a tree farm for City use.

A motion was made by Councilman Hausmann, seconded by Councilman

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

Aye: 4 - Green, Jerome, Hausmann, and Miller

Nay: 0

Absent: 1 - Stehman

Abstain: 0

3. Resolution in Support of and Authorizing the Mayor to Apply for St. Clair County Parks Grant (Morris Hills Park Improvements)

Director Caughran advised this Resolution is required as part of the grant application process for park funding from St. Clair County. The grant is for funds up to $30,000 to be used at Morris Hills park improvements for the neighborhood.

City Manager Bair spoke of Bob Allen, who helped assist the City with the grant process.

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

Aye: 4 - Green, Jerome, Hausmann, and Miller

Nay: 0

Absent: 1 - Stehman

Abstain: 0

N. OLD BUSINESS

O. CLOSED SESSION

P. ANNOUNCEMENTS

Q. ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Councilman Jerome, seconded by Councilman Green to adjourn at 6:51 pm. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 4 - Green, Jerome, Hausmann, and Miller