City of Belleville City Council met May 1
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
1. CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR AND EXPLANATION OF DISASTER PROCEDURES
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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 recognize the character word of the month “self-discipline” meaning; think about your words and actions and then making choices that are right.
7-B. Congress designated May as National Military Appreciation Month in 1999 to ensure the nation was given the opportunity to publicly demonstrate their appreciation for the sacrifices and successes made by our service members – past and present
7-C. Mayor Gregory will recommend City Council Committee Appointments for fiscal year 2023-2024
7-D. Mayor Gregory will recommend the appointment of William Stiehl as the licensed attorney to serve as the Hearing Officer for Crime Free Housing
7-E. Mayor Gregory will recommend the appointment of Mike Heisler to serve a 1-year term on the Historic Preservation Commission
8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
8-A. Motion to approve City Council Meeting Minutes and Executive Session Minutes from April 17, 2023
9. CLAIMS, PAYROLL AND DISBURSEMENTS
9-A. Motion to approve claims and disbursements in the amount of $2,612,450.87 payroll in the amount of $960,875.54
10. REPORTS
10-A. Motion to approve City Attorney’s Report dated April 28, 2023 10-B. Motion to approve Treasurer Report March 2023
10-B(1). Motion to approve Statement of Cash and Investments Report – March 2023
11. ORAL REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES, SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND ANY OTHER ORAL REPORTS FROM THE ELECTED OFFICIALS OR STAFF
11-A. MOTION FROM FINANCE COMMITTEE
11-A(1). Motion to approve disposal of surplus property at SIJWDC
11-B. MOTIONS FROM STREETS & GRADES
11-B(1). Motion to approve a Joint Funding Agreement for State- Let Construction Work in the amount of $570,773.70 for resurfacing and work on Lebanon Avenue (TIF/MFT)
11-B(2). Motion to approve Hank’s Excavating and Landscaping, Inc., as lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $439,730.60 for improvements to N. Charles and Dewey Street (TIF 12 Funds)
11-B(3). Motion to approve DMS Contracting, Inc., as lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $292,020.00 for 2023-2024 Roadway Oil/Chip Program (MFT)
11-B(4). Motion to approve Hank’s Excavating & Landscaping, Inc., as lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $197,950.00 for 2023-2024 Ditching Program (MFT)
11-B(5). Motion to approve agreement with Oates Associates in the amount of $139,900.00 for improvements to South Church Street from South Belt East to Garfield Street (CDBG/ARPA Funds)
11-B(6). Motion to approve agreement with Lochmueller Group, LLC., in the amount of $126,000.00 for improvements on Main Street from 6th Street to just east of Oak St.; West “A” Street from 3rd Street to Illinois Street; 3rd Street from Main Street to “A” St.; 1st Street from Main Street to “A” Street; Illinois Street from Washington Street to “A” Street (ARPA Funds)
11-B(7). Motion to approve agreement with Lochmueller Group, in the amount of $32,781.10 for Construction Inspection for North Charles Street & Dewey Street (TIF 12 Funds)
11-B(8) Motion to approve agreement with Oates Associates, in the amount of $29,900.00 for the preparation of engineering documents for the resurfacing of Susann Court from South Park Drive to North Park Drive (CDBG/ARPA Funds)
11-C. MOTION FROM ADMINISTRATION
11-C(1). Motion to amend a Resolution authorizing the execution of a joint agreement with St. Clair County, Illinois. (Frank Scott Parkway and North Belt West) for an increase in funding in the amount of $5,000.00
11-C(2). Motion to extend the Special Use Permit to establish and operate an adult-use cannabis dispensing organization in RE Case #20-APR22 Blounts & Moore Holdings LLC, 7300 Twin Pyramid Parkway (07-13.0-107-002) until December 1, 2023
11-C(3). Motion to clarify/correct Use Variance Ordinance 7975-2016 to identify applicant as Ron & Michele Centerfield Tavern, LLC
12. COMMUNICATIONS
12-A. MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY – 05/29/2023
Request from Belleville Memorial Day Association to host the Memorial Day Ceremony, Monday, May 29, 2023, 11:00am to 12:00pm at Walnut Hill Cemetery. City services requested: tents, chairs and flag poles
12-B. CINCO de MAYO – 05/05/2023 and 05/06/2023
Request from El Gordito to host Cinco de Mayo, Friday, May 5, 2023 and Saturday, May 6, 2023, 11:00am to 11:00pm on parking lot and grassy area. Music 11:00am to 11:00pm. No city services requested
12-C. CINCO de MAYO – 05/05/2023 and 05/06/2023
Request from Casa Maria to host Cinco de Mayo, Friday, May 5, 2023 and Saturday, May 6, 2023, 11:00am to 11:00pm with music. Use of City parking lot for tent, 8:00am, Friday, May 5, 2023 through 12:00pm, Sunday, May 7, 2023 at corner of North High and East “A” Street. Additional City request: “No Parking” signage and barricades.
12-D. PADERBORN SQUARE DEDICATION – 07/15/2023 Request from Belleville Sister Cities to change the date of the Paderborn Square Dedication to Saturday, July 15, 2023
13. PETITIONS
14. RESOLUTIONS
14-A. RESOLUTION 3478
A Resolution Requesting Permission from IDOT to Close Route 159 for Veteran’s Day Ceremony, Saturday, November 11, 2023
14-B. RESOLUTION 3479
A Resolution for Improvement Under the Illinois Highway Code in the Amount of $570,773.70 for Lebanon Avenue
14-C. RESOLUTION 3480
A Resolution for Improvement Under the Illinois Highway Code in the Amount of $55,000.00 for Frank Scott Parkway and North Belt West
15. ORDINANCES
15-A. ORDINANCE 9148-2023
An Ordinance Authorizing Sale/Conversion of Personal Property (Furniture and Equipment at SIJWDC – 2300 West Main Street)
15-B. ORDINANCE 9149-2023
A Zoning Ordinance in RE Case #20-APR22- Blounts and Moore Holdings, LLC
15-C. ORDINANCE 9150-2023
A Zoning Ordinance in RE Case #26-JUL16- Ronald Bartlett & Michele Schifferdecker (Ron & Michele Centerfield Tavern, LLC)
16. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
17. MISCELLANEOUS & NEW BUSINESS
17-A. Motor Fuel Claims in the Amount of $9,945.17
18. EXECUTIVE SESSION
18-A. The City Council may go into executive session to discuss collective negotiation matters (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2)), and personnel, litigation, workers’ compensation, property acquisition, transfer of property, (5 ILCS 120/2(c)).
18-B. Possible motion to authorize the institution of litigation
18-C. Possible motion to approve an amended Redevelopment Agreement
18-D. Possible Motion to Approve Memorandum of Understanding with Belleville Firefighters, IAFF Local #53
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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