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 “perseverance” staying with a task; not giving up.
7-B. Mayor Gregory will read a proclamation in recognition of Girl Scout Week, March 12-18, 2023
7-C. Presentation by President Robin Carey-Boyd of the East St Louis NAACP Chapter
8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
8-A. Motion to approve City Council Meeting Minutes of February 21, 2023
9. CLAIMS, PAYROLL AND DISBURSEMENTS
9-A. Motion to approve claims and disbursements in the amount of $1,917,543.84 payroll in the amount of $917,609.79
10. REPORTS
10-A. Motion to approve Treasurer Report January 2023
10-A(1). Motion to approve Statement of Cash and Investments Report – January 2023
11. ORAL REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES, SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND ANY OTHER ORAL REPORTS FROM THE ELECTED OFFICIALS OR STAFF
11-A. MOTIONS FROM ORDINANCE & LEGAL REVIEW
11-A(1). Motion to amend Title III (Administration), Chapter 33 (Public Safety; Law Enforcement) Sections 33.040 (Department Established) and 33.043 (Duties of Fire Chief)
11-A(2). Motion to amend Title XV (Land Usage), Chapter 151 (Electrical Code), Section 150.38(L) (Permit Tables) (Electric Permit Table)
11-B. MOTIONS FROM STREETS & GRADES
11-B(1). Motion to approve an agreement with Christ Brothers Asphalt, lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $699,889.49 for improvements to Mascoutah Avenue (ARPA Funds)
11-B(2). Motion to approve an agreement with Rooters Asphalt, lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $560,936.35 for improvements to Forest Ave., from McKinley to East Monroe Street (RBI Funds)
11-B(3). Motion to enter into an agreement with St. Clair County Intergovernmental Grants Department in the amount of $425,500.00 for road improvements on South Church Street (CDBG Funds)
11-B(4). Motion to approve Hank’s Excavating & Landscaping, Inc., lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $310,850.60 for 2023-2024 Infrastructure Program (MFT)
11-B(5). Motion to approve Hank’s Excavating & Landscaping, Inc., lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $147,274.00 for 2023-2024 Sidewalk Program (MFT)
11-B(6). Motion to approve Electrico, Inc., lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $83,807.76 for 2023-2024 Traffic Signal Program (MFT)
11-B(7). Motion to approve an agreement with Rooters Asphalt, lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $273,629.25 for improvements to Reunion Boulevard (TIF 10)
11-B(8). Motion to approve an agreement with Oates Associates in the amount of $41,000.00 for Construction Inspection of Mascoutah Avenue Phase II (ARPA Funds)
11-B(9). Motion to approve an agreement with Lochmueller Group in the amount of $38,025.00 for Construction Inspection of Forest Avenue (RBI Funds)
11-B(10). Motion to approve an agreement with Gonzalez Companies, LLC in the amount of $16,630.00 for Construction Inspection of Reunion Boulevard (TIF 10)
11-C. MOTIONS FROM ADMINISTRATION
11-C(1). Motion to enter into a Letter of Understanding with IDOT for resurfacing, median repair, ADA sidewalk ramp updates and concrete bus stop pads along IL 159 (0.1 mile south of Douglas Avenue)
11-C(2). Motion to approve the second lowest responsible bidder for 2023 demolitions with S Shafer Excavating in the amount of $383,000.00
11-D. MOTIONS FROM ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
11-D(1). 01-JAN23–IVAN MALPICA: Request for a Use Variance to establish and operate a mixed-use development containing office space on floors 1 & 2 and a co-living residential use on floors 3 & 4 at the property commonly known as 7 North High Street (08-21.0-439- 028) located in a “C-2” Heavy Commercial District. (Applicable sections of the zoning code: 162,247, 162.248, 162.183, 162.570, 162.590) Ward 2. Zoning Board of Appeals is forwarding this request with no recommendation.
11-D(2). 06-FEB23-Marjorie Yancey: Request for a Special Use Permit for a liquor license at 1680 Lebanon Avenue (08- 14.0-105-023) located in a “C-2” Heavy Commercial District. (Applicable sections of the zoning code: 162.248, 162.515) Ward 1. Zoning Board of Appeals recommended Approval, IN THE NAME OF THE APPLICANT ONLY with all present members voting 5-0
11-D(3). 07-FEB23-Manjit Kaur: Request for a Special Use Permit for a liquor license at 9618 West Main Street (02- 35.0-211-013/014/015/016) located in a “C-2” Heavy Commercial District. (Applicable sections of the zoning code: 162.248, 162.515) Ward 8. Zoning Board of Appeals recommended Approval, IN THE NAME OF THE APPLICANT ONLY with all present members voting 5-0
11-D(4). 08-FEB23-North Arrow Development: Request for a Special Use Permit to establish and construct a 3 story 42- unit multi-family housing development on Denvershire Drive (08-23.0-401-108) located in a “C-2” Heavy Commercial District. (Applicable sections of the zoning code: 162.248, 162.515) Ward 7. Zoning Board of Appeals is forwarding this request with no
Recommendation
11-E. MOTION FROM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & ANNEXATION COMMITTEE
11-E(1). Motion to approve a Development Agreement with Clara B’s, LLC for remodeling at 732 South Illinois Street
12. COMMUNICATIONS
12-A. JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION – 06/17/2023
Request from Krimson Achievement to host a Juneteenth Celebration, Saturday, June 17, 2023, 12:00pm to 7:00pm at 802 West “C” Street and Gass Park. Additional City services: picnic tables and trash toters.
13. PETITIONS
14. RESOLUTIONS
14-A. RESOLUTION 3473
A Resolution of Support and Commitment of Local Funds for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds Program Year 2023 for South Church Street (Grant Street to Garfield Street)
14-B. RESOLUTION 3474
A Resolution for Improvement Under the Illinois Highway Code for Re-Striping Pavement Markings at Various Intersections and Incidental and Collateral Work, As Necessary
15. ORDINANCES
15-A. ORDINANCE 9128-2023
A ZONING ORDINANCE IN RE CASE #06-FEB23-Marjorie Yancey
15-B. ORDINANCE 9129-2023
A ZONING ORDINANCE IN RE CASE #07-FEB23-Manjit Kaur
15-C. ORDINANCE 9130-2023
An Ordinance Amending Title III (Administration), Chapter 33 (Public Safety; Law Enforcement), Section 34.040 (Department Established) and Section 33.043 (Duties of Fire Chief) of the Revised Code of Ordinances of the City of Belleville, as Amended
15-D. ORDINANCE 9131-2023
An Ordinance Amending Title XV (Land Usage), Chapter 150 (Building Code; Building Regulations), Section 150.38 (Permit Tables) Subsection (L) (Electric Permit Table) of the Revised Code of Ordinances of the City of Belleville, as Amended
15-E. ORDINANCE 9132-2023
An Ordinance Dissolving the Route 15/South Green Mount Road Increment Financing Redevelopment Project Area (TIF 20)
16. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
17. MISCELLANEOUS & NEW BUSINESS
17-A. Motor Fuel Claims in the Amount of $28,336.55
18. EXECUTIVE SESSION
18-A. The City Council may go into executive session to discuss personnel, litigation, workers’ compensation, property acquisition, transfer of property, (5 ILCS 120/2(c)).
18-B. Possible motion(s) to approve pending litigation settlements
19. ADJOURNMENT (ALL QUESTIONS RELATING TO THE PRIORITY OF BUSINESS SHALL BE DECIDED BY THE CHAIR WITHOUT DEBATE, SUBJECT TO APPEAL)
https://www.belleville.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03062023-2962
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