City of Belleville City Council met April 17
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
7-A. Mayor Gregory will read a proclamation in recognition of Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month
7-B. Mayor Gregory will recognize Alderman Joseph Hazel
7-C. Fire Chief Stinson will recognize and present Life Saving Medals to Engineer John Eachus, Captain Joseph Garland and Probationary Firefighter Michael Schwent for their actions on November 11, 2022
7-D. Mayor Gregory will recommend the Department Head and Staff Appointments for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
7-E. Mayor Gregory will recommend Rob Roehrig to fill the vacancy on the Electrical Commission left by Ryan Alexander and to serve the remaining of a 4-year term expiring August 2023, serving in the capacity of a representative of an electrical utility company
7-F. Mayor Gregory will recommend Josh Hader to fill the vacancy on the Electrical Commission left by Dave Bratten and to serve the remaining of a 4-year term expiring August 2023, serving in the capacity of a Journeyman Master Electrician
8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
8-A. Motion to approve City Council and Executive Session Meeting Minutes of April 3, 2023
9. CLAIMS, PAYROLL AND DISBURSEMENTS
9-A. Motion to approve claims and disbursements in the amount of $8,867,733.83 payroll in the amount of $944,915.88
10. REPORTS
11. ORAL REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES, SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND ANY OTHER ORAL REPORTS FROM THE ELECTED OFFICIALS OR STAFF
11-A. MOTIONS FROM FINANCE COMMITTEE
11-A(1). Motion to approve purchase of infrastructure servers for IT Department in the amount of $103,245.59 from CDW-G
11-A(2). Motion to approve FY2023 budget amendments, as recommended by the Finance Director
11-A(3). Motion to approve FY2023/2024 budget
11-B. MOTION FROM BOARD OF FIRE & POLICE COMMISSIONERS
11-B(1). Motion to hire Tristan Ramirez and Daniel Merideth as Probationary Police Officers effective May 1, 2023 at 12:01am
12. COMMUNICATIONS
12-A. TOCO FAMILY FESTIVAL – 06/24/2023
Request from Tapestry of Community Offerings to host TOCO Family Festival, Saturday, June 24, 2023, 3:00pm to 6:00pm. Street Closure(s): West Main Street between 8th Street and 10th Street and use of City parking lot at 10th & Main, 1:00pm to 8:00pm Additional City services: “No Parking” signage, trash toters, picnic tables and Public Works Personnel.
12-B. OLD TOWN MARKET – 04/29/2023 thru 11/04/2023
Request from Lehr’s Vegetable Farm to host the Old Town Market, every Saturday, April 29, 2023 thru November 4, 2023, 7:30am to 12:00pm. Use and closure of City parking lot at NE corner of East Washington Street and South Charles Street 6:30am to 1:00pm. Additional City services: barricades, use of garage and banner across North Illinois Street, as available.
12-C. DOWNTOWN TRICK OR TREAT - 10/27/2023
Request from the City of Belleville to host Downtown Trick-or-Treat, Friday, October 27, 2023, 5:30p.m. to 7:30p.m. Street closure request: 3:30pm to 9:00pm, East Main Street from 159 (east side) to Charles Street (west side), first block of North/South High, North/South Jackson, North/South Church, to alley/parking lot. Use of Paderborn Square. Additional City services: barricades, "No Parking" signage, trash toters, picnic tables, electric and personnel.
12-D. VETERAN’S DAY CEREMONY – 11/11/2023
Request from City of Belleville to host Veteran’s Day Ceremony, Saturday, November 11, 2023, 11:00am to 12:00pm. Street closure request: Public Square, first block of East Main, West Main, North Illinois and South Illinois, 9:00am to 1:00pm. Additional City services: barricades, trash toters, “No Parking” signage, electricity and personnel. In the event of inclement weather, ceremony will be held inside City Hall – Council Chambers.
12-E. CINCO de MAYA – 05/05/2023
Request from Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant to host Cinco de Maya Friday, May 5, 2023, 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. in parking lot. No City services requested.
12-F. BLESSED BELIEVERS COMMUNITY BLOCK PARTY – 06/10/2023
Request from Blessed Believers to host a Community Block Party, Saturday, June 10, 2023, 11:00am to 3:00pm. Street closure request: East Lincoln Street between Charles and Church, 9:00am to 4:00pm. No additional City services requested.
12-G. PRIDEFEST – 09/30/2023
Request from Metro East Pride to host PrideFest Saturday, September 30, 2023, 12:00pm to 10:00pm. Street closure request: Friday, September 29, 2023 5:00pm to 11:59pm Saturday, September 30, 2023, East Main Street from 159 (east side) to Charles Street (west side), one block North/South High, Jackson and Church (to parking lot/alleys), NE/SE Quadrants and Paderborn Square. Additional City services: toters, electric, Police and Public Works Personnel, “No Parking” signs, Pride flags installed week of PrideFest and month of Pride (June).
13. PETITIONS
14. RESOLUTIONS
14-A. RESOLUTION 3476
A Resolution Amending the Annual Budget of the City of Belleville, Illinois for the Fiscal Year Beginning on the First Day of May 2022, and Ending on the 30th day of April, 2023 (line-item transfer)
14-B. RESOLUTION 3477
A Resolution Amending the Annual Budget of the City of Belleville, Illinois for the Fiscal Year Beginning on the First Day of May 2022, and Ending on the 30th day of April, 2023 (supplemental amendments)
15. ORDINANCES
15-A. ORDINANCE 9145-2023
An Ordinance Enacting and Adopting a Supplement to the Code of Ordinances for the City of Belleville, IL and Declaring an Emergency
15-B. ORDINANCE 9146-2023
A ZONING ORDINANCE IN RE CASE #01-JAN23- Ivan Malpica
15-C. ORDINANCE 9147-2023
An Ordinance Establishing the Annual Budget of the City of Belleville, Illinois, for the Fiscal Year Beginning on the First Day of May, A.D. 2023 and Ending on the 30th day of April, A.D. 2024
16. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
17. MISCELLANEOUS & NEW BUSINESS
17-A. Motor Fuel Claims in the Amount of $113,109.02
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)), and pending and/or probable/imminent litigation (including civil and workers’ compensation) (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11)).
18-B. Possible motion(s) to approve a workers’ compensation settlement
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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