City of Edwardsville City Council met May 1
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Edwardsville City Council was held at 7:00 p.m. in Edwardsville City Hall, located at 118 Hillsboro Avenue in Edwardsville, Illinois, with Mayor Risavy presiding.
The Pledge of Allegiance recited by all present.
Council members Burns, Grant, Morrison, Krause, Farrar and Warren answered present on roll call. Alderwoman Stack was absent-excused.
Mayor Risavy welcomed everyone in attendance and those viewing Facebook Live to the meeting.
Mayor Risavy announced a moment of silence in remembrance of Mike Shannon. Mr. Shannon lived in Edwardsville, had a local business and was a baseball legend.
Special Recognition/Proclamations/Oaths
Mayor Risavy announced the Recognition of Alderwoman Janet Stack. Mayor Risavy said the council meeting marks the end of an era in Edwardsville. Ms. Stack has served the Council and City of Edwardsville for the past twelve years. Tonight is Janet's final meeting. Throughout her term, she had been gracious, kind, smart and passionate representative of the City of Edwardsville. Ms. Stack listens to her constituents, city employees and other members of council. Mayor Risavy commented that Janet has been a member of every aldermanic committee and served with vigor! Mayor Risavy commented that Ms. Stack played a pivotal role in seeing the new Public Safety built. Chief Whiteford and Fillback have commented that Janet was wonderful to work with. Mayor Risavy commented that he and Janet started on the council at the same time. He appreciates her dedication to thoughtful deliberation. Janet has stayed true to who she is.
Mayor Risavy recognized Janet's husband Phil and presented him with the city coin. He commented that serving on council is a commitment for the spouse as well. Mayor Risavy presented Phil Stack with the City coin and Janet with a special award recognizing her service to the City of Edwardsville.
The council members took turns commenting on Janet's retirement and thanking her for the work in the City of Edwardsville. Alderman Morrison said that Janet was integral in the new Public Safety Building and infrastructure. Alderman Krause said he appreciates her leadership and guidance when he was a new council member. Alderwoman Elizabeth
Grant thanked Janet for including her and providing guidance. Alderman Farrar commented that it has been an honor and privilege to serve with her. Alderman Warren thanked Janet for helping her when she started. Alderman Burns said they developed a wonderful business and personal relationship. He thanked her for all of her help.
Ms. Stack said she loves this community. She commented that she and Mayor Risavy started on the Finance Committee in 2011. Janet said the city is in great hands with Mayor, City Administrator, Finance Director, City Attorney, Public Works, Parks Department, James Arnold, Human Resources and she named many employees. Janet commented that our Police and Fire Departments are the best. She commented she is leaving the city in good hands!
Council Members took pictures with Janet Stack and then council had a brief break before resuming the meeting.
Mayor Risavy read a Public Service Week Proclamation. He declared the week of May 7-13, 2023 Public Service week.
There were no public comments made.
Consent Agenda
Mayor Risavy read Consent Agenda items as follows:
- Approval of minutes of Council Meeting on April 18, 2023
- Group Health Insurance Fund Report - $290,613.53
Roll Call on Consent Agenda: Six Ayes, with Aldermen Burns, Grant, Morrison, Krause, Farrar and Warren voting aye. Motion carried.
Petitions and Communications
Mayor Risavy presented a letter from Zoning Board of Appeals regarding a Special Use Permit for 300 S. Buchanan Street for information and file.
Letter from Zoning Board of Appeals regarding Special Use Permit for 3918 Poag Road presented for information and file.
March 2023 Monthly Building Permit Report presented for information and file.
Legislative & Executive
Motion by Krause, second by Morrison to accept the resignation of Ivan Saylor with regret from the Historic Preservation Commission effective immediately.
Roll Call: Six Ayes, with Aldermen Burns, Grant, Morrison, Krause, Farrar and Warren voting aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Krause, second by Burns to accept the resignation of Andrea Miracle from the Plan Commission effective immediately.
Roll Call: Six Ayes, with Aldermen Burns, Grant, Morrison, Krause, Farrar and Warren voting aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Krause, second by Grant to approve liquor license for St. Boniface - Bonifest 2023, June 2-June 3 Class-E (Special Event liquor license) to sell alcoholic liquor at any special indoor and/or outdoor function or program sponsored by an organization registered by a 501-C.
Roll Call: Six Ayes, with Aldermen Burns, Grant, Morrison, Krause. Farrar and Warren voting aye. Motion carried.
Legal & Judicial
None
City Clerk
None
Finance Committee
Minutes of the Finance Committee meeting held on April 13, 2023 received for information and file.
Motion by Burns, second by Warren to approve Claims - $2,242,332.15 (Regular) and $82,294.13 (Library) for a total of $2,324,626.28.
Roll Call: Six Ayes, with Aldermen Burns, Grant, Morrison, Krause, Farrar and Warren voting aye. Motion carried.
Finance Committee will tentatively meet on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. in City Hall located at 118 Hillsboro Avenue, Edwardsville, IL 62025.
Public Safety Committee
Minutes of the Public Safety Committee meeting held on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 received for information and file.
Motion by Farrar, second by Warren, to approve a Resolution Authorizing the Police Department to apply for the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Grant SR230018 and Approving the Mayor to enter into the Award Agreement.
Alderman Farrar said the grant is for $75,000. The grant is from Senator Plummer, a member directed initiative grant. It will to finish out a portion of the Public Safety Building. Chief Fillback commented that the senator appropriated the funds to the Edwardsville Police Department. A conference room will be finished for utilization by the department. The conference room will benefit both the Police and Fire Department. Roll Call: Six Ayes, with Aldermen Burns, Grant, Morrison, Kraus, Farrar and Warren voting aye. Motion carried.
Public Safety Committee will tentatively meet on Tuesday, May 09, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. in City Hall located at 118 Hillsboro Avenue, Edwardsville, IL 62025.
Public Services Committee
Minutes of the Public Services meeting held on April 11, 2023 received for information and file.
Motion by Morrison, second by Krause to approve an agreement between the City of Edwardsville and Plocher Construction as Construction Manager for the extension of Sports Park Drive.
Alderman Morrison commented Plocher would serve as the construction manager on Sports Park Drive up to the limits of the park. Mr. Morrison said this is an important next step to connect to Route 143 and unlocking the development potential of Route 143.
Roll Call: Six Ayes, with Aldermen Burns, Grant, Morrison, Krause, Farrar and Warren voting aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Morrison, second by Krause for approval to award the Waste Water Treatment Plant LED Replacement Contract to STL LED, LLC for $59,370.30.
Alderman Morrison commented this is an on-going effort to replace all facilities to LED's. We received a $15,000 grant from Madison County.
Roll Call: Six Ayes, with Aldermen Burns, Grant, Morrison, Krause, Farrar and Warren voting aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Morrison, second by Krause for approval to award the Waste Water Treatment Plant Roof Replacement Contract to Jim Taylor, Inc. for $47,330.00.
Roll Call: Six Ayes, with Aldermen Burns, Grant, Morrison, Krause, Farrar and Warren voting aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Morrison, second by Krause for approval to award the 2023 CIP Sidewalk Contract to Stutz Excavating, Inc. for $223,677.85.
Roll Call: Six Ayes, with Aldermen Burns, Grant, Morrison, Krause, Farrar and Warren voting aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Morrison, second Krause by for approval to award the Hillsboro Avenue Drainage and Roadway Improvements Contract to DMS Contracting, Inc. for $1,027,793.50.
Alderman Morrison said this is portion of Hillsboro Avenue has had drainage issues for over 100 years. The city received approximately $800,000 in ARPA funds to help offset the cost of the project.
Roll Call: Six Ayes, with Aldermen Burns, Grant, Morrison, Krause, Farrar and Warren voting aye. Motion carried.
Public Services Committee will tentatively meet on Tuesday, May 09, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. in City Hall located at 118 Hillsboro Avenue, Edwardsville, IL 62025.
Administrative & Community Services Committee
Minutes of Administrative & Community Services Committee meeting on April 13, 2023 received for information and file.
Motion by Krause, second by Grant to approve 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.
Alderman Krause commented this is the budget for the new fiscal year. All council members have had a chance to review.
Roll Call: Six Ayes, with Aldermen Burns, Grant, Morrison, Krause, Farrar and Warren voting aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Krause, second by Burns to approve 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. Alderman Krause commented this is rezoning to update the area. This passed out of ACS 3-0.
Roll Call: Six Ayes, with Aldermen Burns, Grant, Morrison, Krause, Farrar and Warren voting aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Krause, second by Grant to approve an Ordinance Amending Appendix B (Zoning) of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Edwardsville by updating and adding Definitions.
Alderman Krause said this is updating definitions. Alderman Grant said this affects the food pantry and July 1 they will open a thrift store. The proceeds will go into funding the pantry. Alderman Krause said ACS approved 3-0.
Roll Call: Six Ayes, with Aldermen Burns, Grant, Morrison, Krause, Farrar and Warren voting aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Krause, second by Burns to approve a City of Edwardsville Commercial Building Façade Application for 222 Artisan Bakery located at 224 N. Main Street in the amount not to exceed $462.
Alderman Krause commented the bakery would use the funds to replace an awning that received damage during a storm. Approved in ACS 3-0.
Roll Call: Six Ayes, with Aldermen Burns, Grant, Morrison, Krause, Farrar and Warren voting aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Krause, second Grant by to approve the City of Edwardsville Commercial Building Façade Application for PFINKHOUSE LLC located at 201 N. 2nd Street in the amount not to exceed $25,000.
Alderman Krause commented this project is the site of the old Buhrmeister paint store. The site will become a hotel. The application will help with some of the exterior improvements. Application approved by ACS 3-0.
Roll Call: Six Ayes, with Aldermen Burns, Grant, Morrison, Krause, Farrar and Warren voting aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Krause, second by Burns to approve a Resolution Approving a Special Use Permit for a Drive-Thru Facility at 300 S. Buchanan Street
Alderman Krause commented this is the former Jack-In-The-Box location. The proposed tenant is a bank. The drive-through would exit onto Schwarz. ACS approved 3-0. Alderman Morrison commented that the council rezoned the area to protect the character and quality of the area. The location already has an existing drive through. Alderman Morrison said he will support the application but council needs to be serious about reviewing special use permits. Alderman Grant commented this would be an improvement. Alderman Farrar commented that he would vote no. At some point, we need to review the walkability and not have too many drive-thru facilities. Alderman Morrison asked if any variances were required. Eric Williams answered no variances were required. Kevin Head commented it is special use because it changed from a restaurant to a bank. Eric Williams commented another restaurant could use the location, and the special use permit would have just transferred.
Alderman Farrar said we voted on the Hawaiian Brothers location and it was previously a drive-thru. Eric Williams answered that the location did not have a valid special use permit to begin with.
Alderman Krause said that area is an extension of our downtown. He said the committee knew this was an existing building and it would not change the character of the neighborhood.
Alderman Farrar would like to see Leclaire and the park connected to downtown. He would like something that is more aesthetically pleasing.
Alderman Morrison asked if the site plan calls for improvement of sidewalks our shared- use path. Eric Williams said the plans do not include improvements. The proposed drive- thru will be on the rear (east side) of the building.
Roll Call: Five Ayes, with Aldermen Burns, Grant, Morrison, Krause and Warren voting aye. Alderman Farrar voted no. Motion carried.
Motion by Krause, second Grant by to approve a resolution approving a Special Use Permit for the Production, Processing, or Manufacturing of a Commodity Involving Raw Materials at 3918 Poag Road.
Alderman Krause commented the business removes the top 6 feet of earth used in major league baseball. Our area has a certain type of soil that is useful to the MLB. The company is relocating from Pennsylvania. The ACS committee approved 3-0. Alderman Grant said the facility includes seven laborers. Alderman Burns said the area could become a pond.
Alderman Krause asked if a facility is on site. Alderman Krause commented a facility and a drying shed. No environmental impact.
Roll Call: Six Ayes, with Aldermen Burns, Grant, Morrison, Krause, Farrar and Warren voting aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Krause, second by Grant to approve a resolution approving the agreement between the City of Edwardsville and The Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau for State of Illinois Route 66 Grant Program Round 2.
Alderman Krause said the resolution is to accept an additional $100,000 that we already received which is for the West End Service Station. He commented this is a great opportunity to get the project finished.
Alderman Farrar said the service station is looking great!
Roll Call: Six Ayes, with Aldermen Burns, Grant, Morrison, Krause, Farrar and Warren voting aye. Motion carried.
Alderman Krause presented the Minutes from Bike and Pedestrian Advisory Committee meeting held on February 1, 2023 for information and file.
Administrative & Community Services Committee will tentatively meet on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. in City Hall located at 118 Hillsboro Avenue, Edwardsville, IL 62025.
Alderman Krause thanked everyone for serving on the ACS Committee and thanked staff for their help.
Old Business
None
New Business
Mayor Risavy acknowledged SJ Morrison and Will Krause for their service and chairpersons on the Public Services and ACS committees. He said they both exhibited great leadership, professionalism and commitment to the City of Edwardsville. Alderman Krause commented that the tradition of rotating is good to allow all members different opportunities.
Mayor Risavy thanked Jack Burns for his service as chairperson of the Finance Committee.
Closed Session
There being no further action required, Council adjourned at 7:55 p.m. with a motion by Krause.
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