Metro East Sun

City of Belleville City Council met May 15

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 LED BY COLONEL GLENN COLLINS 

5. PUBLIC HEARING  

6. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (2-3 MINUTES PER PERSON) - See back page for rules. 

7. PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITIONS & APPOINTMENTS 

7-A. Colonel Glenn Collins to speak 

7-B. Mayor Gregory will read a proclamation in honor of all graduating high school seniors proclaiming May 2023 as 'High School Senior Recognition Month' 

7-C. Motion to approve Mayor Gregory’s appointment of Mike Schaefer as Maintenance Director, effective May 16, 2023, 12:01am 

7-D. Mayor Gregory will recommend the reappointment of Neil ‘Skip’ MacEwen to serve a 2-year term on the Cemetery Board 

7-E. Mayor Gregory will recommend the reappointment of August E. Werner, Jr. to serve a 3-year term on the Fire Pension Board 

7-F. Mayor Gregory will recommend the reappointment of Tom Dinges to serve a 2-year term on the Police Pension Board 

7-G. Mayor Gregory will recommend the reappointment of Mary Smith and Helen Thompson to serve a 3-year term on the Library Board 

7-H. Mayor Gregory will recommend the reappointment of Don Rigney to serve a 3-year term on the Planning Commission 

7-I. Mayor Gregory will recommend the appointment of Angelia Blackman-Donovan to serve a 1-year term on the Historic Preservation Commission 

8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES  

8-A. Motion to approve City Council and Executive Session Meeting Minutes of May 1, 2023 

9. CLAIMS, PAYROLL AND DISBURSEMENTS  

9-A. Motion to approve claims and disbursements in the amount of $2,844,841.81 payroll in the amount of $999,918.83.

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  

11-A(1). Motion to approve a contract with T-Mobile as new carrier for City cell phones 

11-A(2). Motion to approve a contract with AT & T as new internet provider for all City buildings in the amount of $11,187.48 monthly 

11-A(3). Motion to approve a contract with Payment Service Network (PSN) to continue accepting payments on behalf of the City 

11-A(4). Motion to approve paying off balance of General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2012 by July 1, 2023 

11-A(5). Motion to approve FY24 Budget Amendments as recommended by the Finance Director (prior year encumbrances)

11-B. MOTION FROM ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS   

11-B(1). 02-JAN23 – Lisa & Robert Diserens: Request for a Special Use Permit to operate an Air BNB at 410-412 East C Street (08-22.0-323-004) located in an “A-1” Single- Family Residence District. (Applicable sections of the Zoning Code: 162.094, 162.515) Ward 2. Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously recommended Approval IN THE NAME OF THE APPLICANT ONLY, with a vote of 6-0. Tabled for 60-day on February 6, 2023  

11-B(2). 13-APR23-William F. Frerichs: Request for a Map Amendment to rezone the property commonly known as 312 Sahlender Street (08-17.0-511-004/005/006) from “A- 1” Single-Family Residence District to “D-1” Light Industry District (Applicable section of the Zoning Code: 162.590) Ward 3. Zoning Board of Appeals recommended Approval, with a vote of 4-1  

11-B(3). 14-APR23-Janice Pittman: Request for a Special Use Permit to operate an AirBnB at 8115 West Main Street (07-01.0-114-064) located in a “A-1” Single-Family Residence District. (Applicable sections of the City and Zoning Code: 34.043, 154.15, 154.46, 154.49, 162.094, 162.515) Ward 4. Zoning Board of Appeals recommended Approval IN THE NAME OF THE APPLICANT ONLY, with a vote of 5-0  

11-B(4). 15-APR23-Jodie Ferguson: Request for a Special Use Permit for outdoor dining/seating at 732 South Illinois Street, Suite B (08-28.0-234-004) located in a “D-1” Light Industry District. (Applicable sections of the City and Zoning Code: 118.01, 162.307, 162.515) Ward 6. Zoning Board of Appeals recommended Approval IN THE NAME OF THE APPLICANT ONLY, with a vote of 5-0  

11-B(5). 16-APR23-Jodie Ferguson: Request for a Special Use Permit for a liquor license at 732 South Illinois Street, Suite B (08-28.0-234-004) located in a “D-1” Light Industry District. (Applicable sections of the Zoning Code: 162.308, 162.515) Ward 6. Zoning Board of Appeals recommended Approval IN THE NAME OF THE APPLICANT ONLY, with a vote of 5-0  

11-B(6). 17-APR23-Guy & Becky Venuti: Request for a Special Use Permit to operate an AirBnB at 616 East Garfield Street (08-27.0-134-014) located in a “A-1” Single- Family Residence District. (Applicable sections of the City and Zoning Code: 34.043, 154.15, 154.46, 154.49, 162.094, 162.515) Ward 6. Zoning Board of Appeals recommended Approval IN THE NAME OF THE APPLICANT ONLY, with a vote of 5-0  

11-B(7). 18-APR23-Ashland Storage Centers East: Request for a Special Use Permit to expand and operate the existing self-storage facility with outdoor operations at 653 Carlyle Avenue (08-23.0-305-020) located in a “C-2” Heavy Commercial District. (Applicable sections of the Zoning Code: 162.248, 162.515) Ward 7. Zoning Board of Appeals recommended Approval, with a vote of 5-0

11-C. MOTION FROM POLICE & FIRE COMMITTEE  

11-C(1). Motion to approve a contract with Omnigo in the amount of $857,677.78, June 1, 2023 through June 1, 2028 

11-D. MOTION FROM STREETS & GRADES  

11-D(1). Motion to approve a Joint Funding Agreement with IDOT in the amount of $948,000.00 for Lebanon Avenue (From “F” Street to South of Elmwood Drive and Bristow Street to Illinois 161) (ARPA/STE FUNDS) 

11-E. MOTION FROM ADMINISTRATION  

11-E(1). Motion to approve a contract with Oates Associates to develop a bicycle and pedestrian master plan in the amount of $72,500.00 (City portion $43,500.00) contingent upon the Metro East Parks & Recreation District grant award (ARPA FUNDS) 

11-E(2). Motion to approve Amended Development Schedule for Redevelopment Agreement (as Amended) with Missionary Ventures, LLC by and through its Assignee Royal Banks of Missouri and Court-appointed Receiver 

11-E(3). Motion to approve Consent to Partial Assignment of Redevelopment Agreement by Royal Banks of Missouri in favor of Zoom at Marian Bluffs, LLC with consent of Missionary Ventures, LLC 

11-F. MOTIONS FROM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & ANNEXATION COMMITTEE  

11-F(1). Motion to approve a Development Agreement with Eye on Design, Inc. for the remodeling of the existing facility located at 309 East Main Stree 

11-F(2). Motion to approve a contract for Professional Services with Moran Economic Development for the proposed Bellevue Plaza TIF District Establishment 

11-G. MOTIONS FROM PLANNING COMMISSION  

11-G(1). St. Clair Service Company: Site Plan approval for a proposed Bulk Fuel Plant and Retail Gas Station Facility to be located at 1036 S. Green Mount Road within the “C-4” Commercial District (13-01.0-300-010). Ward 6. Planning Commission recommended Approval, with a vote of 7-0  

11-G(2). Oblates Subdivision: Preliminary/Final Plat Approval of the proposed Oblates Subdivision. Planning Commission recommended Approval, with a vote of 7-0  

11-H. MOTION FROM PARKS BOARD  

11-H(1). Motion to waive the formal bidding procedures and utilize OMNIA Cooperative Purchasing to purchase a 28’ Hexagonal all steel structure from Cunningham Recreation in the amount of $45,084.56 as part of Bellevue Park Improvements (TIF 3/MEPRD FUNDS) 

12. COMMUNICATIONS  

12-A. BELLEVILLE BARBERSHOP CHORUS – JUNE 2023 

Request from Belleville Barbershop Chorus to display their Annual Show banner on North Illinois Street June 9, 2023 through June 26, 2023. 

12-B. MEPSI PRIDE BLOCK PARTY – 06/17/2023  

Request from MEPSI to host Pride Block Party, Saturday, June 17, 2023, 6:00pm to 11:00pm. Street closure request: North Church Street from East Main to alley entrance and use of Paderborn Square, 10:00am to 11:59pm. Additional City services: “No Parking” signage, picnic tables, electric and trash toters.

12-C. SAFB MILITARY RECEPTION – 05/19/2023  

Request from City of Belleville to host SAFB Military Reception, Friday, May 19, 2023, 5:30pm to 6:30pm, City Hall atrium. Additional services: tables, trash cans and alcohol to be served at reception. 

12-D. BISHOP JANSSEN CENTER DEDICATION – 06/05/2023 Request from Diocese of Belleville to host the Bishop Janssen Center Dedication, Monday, June 5, 2023, 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Street closure request: half block in front of 224 West Garfield (between Cathedral Lane and South 3rd Street), 10:00am to 5:00pm. 

13. PETITIONS  

14. RESOLUTIONS  

14-A. RESOLUTION 3481  

Resolution Authorizing the Redemption and Payment of all the City’s Outstanding General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2012 and Certain Other Actions in Connection Therewith 

14-B. RESOLUTION 3482 

A Resolution Amending the Annual Budget of the City of Belleville, Illinois for the Fiscal Year Beginning on the First Day of May 2023 and Ending on the 30th Day of April 2024 

14-C. RESOLUTION 3483  

A Resolution of Support for Submission of a Metro East Parks and Recreation District FY23 Community Planning Grant Program Application 

15. ORDINANCES  

15-A. ORDINANCE 9122-2023  

A ZONING ORDINANCE IN RE CASE 02-JAN23-Lisa & Robert Diserens 

15-B. ORDINANCE 9151-2023  

A ZONING ORDINANCE IN RE CASE 13-APR23-William F. Frerichs

15-C. ORDINANCE 9152-2023  

A ZONING ORDINANCE IN RE CASE 14-APR23-Janice Pittman 

15-D. ORDINANCE 9153-2023  

A ZONING ORDINANCE IN RE CASE 15-APR23-Jodie Ferguson 

15-E. ORDINANCE 9154-2023  

A ZONING ORDINANCE IN RE CASE 16-APR23-Jodie Ferguson 

15-F. ORDINANCE 9155-2023  

A ZONING ORDINANCE IN RE CASE 17-APR23-Guy & Becky Venuti 

15-G. ORDINANCE 9156-2023  

A ZONING ORDINANCE IN RE CASE 18-APR23-Ashland Storage Centers East 

16. UNFINISHED BUSINESS  

17. MISCELLANEOUS & NEW BUSINESS  

17-A. Motor Fuel Claims in the Amount of $283,791.81  

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)), and personnel, litigation, workers’ compensation, property acquisition, transfer of property, (5 ILCS 120/2(c)). 

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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