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City of Edwardsville City Council met April 18

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

Call to Order 

Pledge of Allegiance 

Roll Call 

Welcome 

Special Recognition/Proclamations/Oaths 

a) Employee Excellence Award recipient, Sarah Jansen, Probationary Firefighter/EMT

b) Proclamation—Arbor Day—April 28, 2023

c) Edwardsville Beautification and Tree Commission recognition of the City of Edwardsville as a 2022 Tree City USA and recipient of a Growth Award 

Citizens wishing to address Council 

* Consent Agenda 

* Approval of minutes of Council Meeting on April 04, 2023 

* Petitions and Communication 

a) Colonel Benjamin Stephenson House presentation

b) Letter from Plan Commission regarding rezoning of properties within the I-55 Corridor Zoning District from (TC) Town Center, (MUC) Mixed Use Commercial, and (NR) Neighborhood Residential to one of Goshen Center, Goshen Mixed Use, Goshen Commercial, Pin Oak Commercial, and Residential.

c) Letter from Plan Commission regarding Amendment to Chapter 1252.02 (Selected Definitions) of Appendix B (Zoning Code) of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Edwardsville – Change to Food Pantry definition

* Activity and Financial Reports: 

A. Reports of Elected and Appointed Officials: 

a) Finance Director – Monthly Financial Report (to be distributed) 

b) Finance Department - Monthly Activity Report 

c) Police – Monthly Activity Report 

d) Fire Chief – Monthly Activity Report (Fire and EMS Services) 

e) Public Works Director – Building, Electrical and Plumbing Permits 

B. Circuit Clerk’s Report 

Legislative & Executive 

a) The X'perience Barber and Beauty- Michael Foster1685 Bennett Dr, unit B, Edwardsville IL 62025 Class B- Retail sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises only

Legal & Judicial 

City Clerk 

Finance Committee 

a) Minutes of the Public Safety Committee meeting held on March 02, 2023

b) Group Health Insurance Fund Report – $182,622.54

c) Claims – The amounts are Regular $ 754,875.91 and Library $ 19714.08 for a total of $ 774,589.99

d) A Resolution Authorizing Public Hearing Date for the Park North Business District Redevelopment Plan and Project Within the City of Edwardsville, Illinois

e) A Resolution Establishing a Budget For the Fiscal Year Beginning The First Tuesday in May, A.D., 2023 and Ending the Monday Preceding the First Tuesday in May, A.D., 2024

f) Finance Committee will meet on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. in City Hall

Public Safety Committee 

a) Minutes of the Public Safety Committee meeting held on March 28, 2023

b) Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Police Department to Apply for the Illinois Department of Human Services Tobacco Enforcement Grant FY-2024 Grant and Approving The Mayor to Enter into the Award Agreement

c) Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into an Emergency Medical Services Mutual Aid Agreement with RuralMed, LLC

d) Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Sale of One (1) 2003 Ford Econoline Ambulance as a Surplus Property

e) Public Safety Committee will meet on Tuesday, April 28, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. in City Hall

Public Services Committee 

a) Minutes of Public Services Committee meeting on March 14, 2023

b) Approval of a Sole Source Resolution for the Resurfacing of Troy Road to Christ Brothers Asphalt, Inc. in the amount of $1,112, 171.32

c) Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Volkert, Inc. for Construction Engineering of the Troy Road Resurfacing Project in the amount of $34,330

d) Approval of a Resolution Granting Change Order Authority to Directory of Public Works and City Engineer

e) Approval of a Resolution Granting Signature Authority to Director of Public Works and City Engineer for Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Permit Applications

f) Information 

1) Change Order 1 and Final for the 2022 Sewer Lining Contract in the decreased amount of $10,318.10

2) Change Order 2 for Chapman Street Improvements in the increased amount of $8,767.58

g) Public Services Committee will meet on Tuesday, at April 25, 2023 4:30 p.m. in City Hall

Administrative & Community Services Committee 

a) Minutes of Administrative & Community Services Committee meeting on March 30, 2023

b) Resolution Approving the Final Minor Plat of Newsong Plaza

c) An Ordinance Approving a Zoning Amendment Rezoning the I-55 Corridor Zoning District from TC Town Center, MUC Mixed Use Commercial and NR Neighborhood Residential to one of Goshen Center, Goshen Mixed Use, Goshen Commercial, Pin Oak Commercial, and Residential. – First Reading

d) An Ordinance Amending Appendix B (Zoning) of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Edwardsville by updating and adding Definitions – First Reading

e) A Resolution Authorizing Public Hearing Date for the Park North Business District Redevelopment Plan and Project within the City of Edwardsville, Illinois

f) Resolution authorizing the parks department to apply for grant funds from Phillips 66

g) An Ordinance Making Appropriations for the Fiscal Year Beginning the First Tuesday in May, A.D., 2023 and Ending the Monday Preceding the First

Tuesday in May, A.D., 2024 – presented for first reading 

h) Approval of the RASE Board items from April 4, 2023

1) Route 66 10k

2) Ziena Boutique Vendor Event

3) Edwardsville Rotary Criterium Festival

4) Bonifest

5) Run for Bonifest

6) Taste of Edwardsville

i) Information 

1) Plan Commission – March 15, 2023

j) Administrative & Community Services Committee will meet on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. in City Hall

Old Business 

New Business 

Closed Session 

Purchase or Lease of Real Property for the use of the Public Body pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5)

Action taken on Executive Session items 

Adjournment

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