City of Belleville City Council met April 17.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
Mayor Gregory called this meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
City Clerk Gain Meyer called roll. Members present on roll call: Alderman Hazel, Alderman Whitaker, Alderwoman Duco, Alderman Randle, Alderman Ferguson, Alderman Anthony, Alderman Ovian, Alderman Dintelman, Alderwoman Schaefer, Alderwoman Stiehl, Alderman Elmore, Alderman Weygandt, Alderwoman Sullivan.
Excused: Alderwoman Eros, Alderman Rothweiler, Alderwoman Osthoff.
ROLL CALL DEPARTMENT HEADS
City Clerk Gain Meyer called roll of Department Heads: City Attorney, Garrett Hoerner; Police Chief, Matt Eiskant; Fire Chief, Lloyd Stinson; Finance Director, Jamie Maitret; Director of Public Works, Jason Poole; Director of Wastewater, Randy Smith; Library Director, Leander Spearman; Director of IT, Eric Walls; City Engineer, Sal Elkott; Director of Health, Housing & Building, Scott Tyler; Director of Economic Development, Planning & Zoning, Clifford Cross; Director of Human Resources, William Clay; Director of Communications & PR, Kathy Kaiser.
Excused: City Treasurer Sarah Biermann
PLEDGE
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
None.
PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITIONS & APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Gregory read a proclamation in recognition of Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month.
Mayor Gregory recognized Alderman Joseph Hazel.
Fire Chief Stinson recognized and presented Life Saving Medals to Engineer John Eachus, Captain Joseph Garland and Probationary Firefighter Michael Schwent for their actions on November 11, 2022.
Alderman Randle made a motion second by Alderwoman Schaefer to approve Mayor Gregory's recommendations for Department Heads and Staff Appointments for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
Members voting aye on roll call: Hazel, Whitaker, Duco, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Elmore, Weygandt, Sullivan. (13)
Motion carries.
Alderman Ferguson made a motion second by Alderwoman Schaefer to approve Mayor Gregory's recommendations of 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.
And the recommendation of 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.
Members voting aye on roll call: Whitaker, Duco, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Elmore, Weygandt, Sullivan, Hazel. (13)
Motion carries.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Alderman Elmore made a motion second by Alderwoman Schaefer to approve City Council Meeting Minutes and Executive Session Minutes of April 3, 2023.
All members present voted aye.
Motion carries.
CLAIMS, PAYROLL AND DISBURSEMENTS
Alderman Anthony made a motion second by Alderman Ferguson to approve claims and disbursements in the amount of $8,867,733.83 and payroll in the amount of $944,915.88.
Members voting aye on roll call: Duco, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Elmore, Weygandt, Sullivan, Hazel, Whitaker. (13)
Motion carries.
REPORTS
None.
ORAL REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES, SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND ANY OTHER ORAL REPORTS FROM THE ELECTED OFFICIALS OR STAFF
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Alderman Whitaker made a motion second by Alderwoman Schaefer to approve the following:
Motion to purchase of infrastructure servers for IT Department in the amount of $103,245.59 from CDW-G,
Motion second by Alder to approve FY2023 budget amendments, as recommended by the Finance Director.
Motion second by Alder to approve FY2023/2024 budget.
Members voting aye on roll call: Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Elmore, Weygandt, Sullivan, Hazel, Whitaker, Duco. (13)
Motion carries.
BOARD OF FIRE & POLICE COMMISSIONERS
Alderman Anthony made a motion second by Alderman Weygandt to hire Tristan Ramirez and Daniel Merideth as Probationary Police Officers effective May 1, 2023 at 12:01am
Members voting aye on roll call: Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Elmore, Weygandt, Sullivan, Hazel, Whitaker, Duco, Randle. (13)
Motion carries.
COMMUNICATIONS
Alderwoman Schaefer made a motion second by Alderwoman Sullivan to approve the following communication:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
All members present voted aye.
Motion carries.
PETITIONS
None.
RESOLUTIONS
Alderman Dintelman made a motion second by Alderwoman Schaefer to read Resolutions 3476 and 3477 by title only and as a group.
All members present voted aye.
Motion carries.
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)
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)
Alderwoman Schaefer made a motion second by Alderman Randle to approve the Resolutions as read.
Members voting aye on roll call: Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Elmore, Weygandt, Sullivan, Hazel, Whitaker, Duco, Randle, Ferguson. (13)
Motion carries.
ORDINANCES
Alderman Whitaker made a motion second by Alderwoman Schaefer to read by Title only 9145, 9146, and 9147 and as a group.
All members present voted aye.
Motion carries.
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
ORDINANCE 9146-2023
A ZONING ORDINANCE IN RE CASE #01-JAN23- Ivan Malpica
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
Alderman Whitaker made a motion second by Alderman Randle to approve the Ordinances as read.
Members voting aye on roll call: Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Elmore, Weygandt, Sullivan, Hazel, Whitaker, Duco, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony. (13)
Motion carries.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
MISCELLANEOUS & NEW BUSINESS
Alderman Weygandt made a motion second by Alderman Ferguson to approve Motor Fuel Claims in the Amount of $113,109.02.
Members voting aye on roll call: Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Elmore, Weygandt, Sullivan, Hazel, Whitaker, Duco, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian. (13)
Motion carries.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Alderman Elmore made a motion second by Alderman Hazel to go into executive session to discuss pending and/or probable/imminent litigation (including civil and workers' compensation) (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11)).
All members present voted aye.
Executive Session Began: 7:28 pm
Regular Session Resume: 7:39 pm
Alderwoman Sullivan made a motion second by Alderwoman Schaefer to approve a Workers' Compensation Settlement for John Nadler in the amount of $78,624.67, Jeremy DeJournett in the amount of $41,489.55 and James Bauer in the amount of $43,586.50.
Members voting aye on roll call: Schaefer, Stiehl, Elmore, Weygandt, Sullivan, Hazel, Whitaker, Duco, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman. (13)
Motion carries.
ADJOURNMENT
Alderman Hazel made a motion second by Alderwoman Sullivan to adjourn at 7:45 p.m.
All members voted aye.
Motion carries.
https://www.belleville.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04172023-2988
Alerts Sign-up