City of Belleville City Council met Oct. 4.
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)
7. PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITIONS & APPOINTMENTS
7-A. Mayor Gregory will recognize the character word of the month “Responsibility” willingness to be accountable for your own actions without blaming others.
7-B Mayor Gregory will recommend the reappointment of Lynn Clapp to serve a 2-year term on the Human Relations Commission.
7-C. Mayor Gregory will recommend the reappointment of Pam Fetters to serve a 2-year term on the Human Relations Commission.
7-D. Mayor Gregory will recommend the appointment of Emily Miller to serve a 2-year term on the Human Relations Commission.
7-E. Mayor Gregory will recommend the appointment of Ray James to serve a 2-year term on the Human Relations Commission.
7-F. Mayor Gregory will recommend the appointment of Katie Dawson to serve a 2-year term on the Human Relations Commission.
7-G. Mayor Gregory will recommend the appointment of Maureen Adams to serve a 2-year term on the Human Relations Commission.
7-H. Mayor Gregory will recommend the appointment of Erica Mazzotti to serve a 2-year term on the Human Relations Commission.
8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
8-A. Motion to approve City Council Meeting and Executive Session Minutes of September 19, 2022.
9. CLAIMS, PAYROLL AND DISBURSEMENTS
9-A. Motion to approve claims and disbursements in the amount of $1,892,315.97 payroll in the amount of $954,024.83.
10. REPORTS
11. ORAL REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES, SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND ANY OTHER ORAL REPORTS FROM THE ELECTED OFFICIALS OR STAFF
11-A. MOTION FROM BOARD OF FIRE & POLICE
COMMISSIONERS
11-A(1). Motion to approve the promotion of Firefighters Steven Earnhart and John Eachus to Engineers effective Monday, October 3, 2022 at 12:01am
11-B. MOTIONS FROM ADMINISTRATION
11-B(1). Motion to purchase West Washington Street (Parcel: 08- 21.0-443-050) from St Clair County Trustee in the amount of $795.00 for future use for access alley
11-B(2). Motion to approve Settlement Agreement (St Clair County Circuit Court Case No. 22-ED-1)
11-B(3). Motion to approve an agreement with Banner Truck for rental of a 2000 E-One Custom Pumper in the amount of $100/day beginning on October 4, 2022
11-C. MOTIONS FROM STREETS & GRADES
11-C(1). Motion to approve an agreement with Hank’s Excavating & Landscaping, Inc. in the amount of $55,250.00 to remove/replace failed culvert under Southgate Drive (ARPA)
11-C(2). Motion to approve an agreement with Hank’s Excavating & Landscaping, Inc. in the amount of $38,000.00 to repair failed storm sewer at 132 Columbus Drive (TIF 3)
11-C(3). Motion to approve an agreement with Lochmueller in the amount of $4,980.00 to complete the Reconnecting Communities Pilot (RCP) Grant Application requesting funds to study the reconfiguration of lanes and sidewalks, landscaping and beautification treatments on West Main Street (TIF 3)
11-C(4). Motion to approve an agreement with Oates Associates in the amount of $2,216.00 for reimbursable expense for the State Street TAP Grant Application, plus $770.00 for the preparation of application for a total amount of $2,986.00 (TIF 3)
11-D. MOTIONS FROM ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
11-D(1). 40-JUL22 – BACK HOME PROPERTIES, LLC
Request for a Special Use Permit to operate an Air BNB at 508 South Douglas Avenue (08-26.0-103-003) located in an “A-1” Single Family Residential District. (Applicable section of the zoning code: 162.094, 162.515) Ward 7
Zoning Board of Appeals recommended Approval IN THE NAME OF THE APPLICANT ONLY with a vote of 6-0.
11-D(2). 47-SEP22 – City of Belleville Zoning Code Amendment
Request for amendments of Title XV (Land Usage) of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Belleville, Illinois, Sections 162.247 and 162.277 “Permitted Uses” and Sections 162.248 and 162.278 “Special Uses”. Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously recommended Approval with a vote of 6-0.
12. COMMUNICATIONS
12-A. 300-400 SOUTH PENNSYLVANIA BLOCK PARTY – 10/23/2022
Request from neighborhood to host a block party in the 300-400 block of South Pennsylvania, Sunday, October 23, 2022, 12:00pm to 5:00pm. Street closure: 300 – 400 block of South Pennsylvania between E McKinley and McClintock, 11:00am to 5:30pm. Additional City services: “No Parking” signage, barricades, trash toters and picnic tables.
12-B. OLD BELLEVILLE LUMINARY WALK
Request to extend the “No Parking” signage on the east side of Abend (between Garfield and Lincoln) from Saturday, December 10, 2022, 12:00pm through Sunday, December 11, 2022, 6:00pm in conjunction with the Candlelight House Tour.
12-C. DOWNTOWN TRICK OR TREAT - 10/28/2022
Request from the City of Belleville to extend street closure(s) for Downtown Halloween Trick-or-Treat, Friday, October 28, 2022, Street closure request: 4:00pm to 9:00pm, additional closure of first block of East Main and North High Street to parking lot entrances and South High Street to East Washington Street.
13. PETITIONS
14. RESOLUTIONS
14-A. RESOLUTION 3459
A Resolution of Support for the City of Belleville Application for Reconnecting Communities Pilot (RCP) Grant Funding for West Main Street Improvements.
15. ORDINANCES
15-A. ORDINANCE 9089-2022
A Zoning Ordinance in RE Case #40-JUL22- Back Home Properties, LLC
15-B. ORDINANCE 9090-2022
A Zoning Ordinance in RE Case #47-SEP22 – City of Belleville Zoning Code Amendment
15-C. ORDINANCE 9091-2022
An Ordinance Amending Title III (Administration), Chapter 30 (City Council), Section 30.16 (Compensation) of the Revised Code of Ordinances of the City of Belleville, as Amended
16. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
17. MISCELLANEOUS & NEW BUSINESS
17-A. Motor Fuel Claims in the Amount of $485,544.15.
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)), security procedures (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(8)) 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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