City of Edwardsville City Council met May 16
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Edwardsville City Council took place at 7:00 p.m. at Edwardsville City Hall, located at 118 Hillsboro Avenue in Edwardsville, Illinois, with Alderman Will Krause presiding as Mayor Pro Tem.
The Pledge of Allegiance recited by all present.
Aldermen Burns, Miracle, Morrison, Krause, Warren, Grant and Farrar answered present on roll call.
Mayor Risavy welcomed everyone in attendance and those viewing on Facebook Live to the meeting.
Special Recognition/Proclamations/Oaths
Mayor Pro Tem Krause announced the Employee Excellence Award recipient, Katherine Rose, Edwardsville Public Library - Social Media Coordinator.
Mayor Pro Tem Krause read a Proclamation-National Public Works Week-May 21- 27, 2023.
Sarah Cundiff came forward to present the Mayor with the Edwardsville Beautification and Tree Commission recognition of the City of Edwardsville as a 2022 Tree City USA and recipient of a Growth Award. The city has received the award for 21 years. The city also received the Growth Award. Ms. Cundiff recognized Parks and Rec and Public Works for all of their help at the parks in town.
Mayor Pro Tem Krause opened the public comment portion of the meeting. No citizens came forward to speak.
Consent Agenda
Mayor Pro Tem Krause read Consent Agenda items as follows:
- Approval of minutes of Council Meeting on May 01 & May 02, 2023
- Reports of Elected and Appointed Officials:
- Finance Director - Monthly Financial Report (to be distributed)
- Finance Department - Monthly Activity Report
- Police - Monthly Activity Report
- Fire Chief - Monthly Activity Report (Fire and EMS Services)
- Public Works Director - Building, Electrical and Plumbing Permits
- Circuit Clerk's Report
- Group Health Insurance Fund Report - $182,622.54
Motion by Burns, seconded by Morrison to approve the Consent Agenda presented. Roll Call on Consent Agenda: Seven Ayes with Aldermen Burns, Miracle, Morrison, Krause, Warren, Grant and Farrar voting aye. Motion carried.
Petitions and Communications
Legislative & Executive
Motion by Morrison, second by Warren to approve the reappointment of David Boyer, Anya Covington, and Violet Evans to the Human Relations Committee with a term ending April 2026.
Roll Call: Seven Ayes with Aldermen Burns, Miracle, Morrison, Krause, Warren, Grant and Farrar voting aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Grant, second by Burns to approve the reappointment of Tanner Alexander, Joshua Fark, Janet Haroian and Suzanne Weiss to the Recreation, Arts, and Special Events Board with a term ending April 2026.
Roll Call: Seven Ayes with Aldermen Burns, Miracle, Morrison, Krause, Warren, Grant and Farrar voting aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Morrison, second by Grant to accept with regret the resignation of Kristi Hyten from the Tourism Advisory Board effective immediately.
Roll Call: Seven Ayes with Aldermen Burns, Miracle, Morrison, Krause, Warren, Grant and Farrar voting aye. Motion carried.
Legal & Judicial
None
City Clerk
None
Finance Committee
Motion by Burns, second by Grant for approval of Claims with the amounts - Regular $1,033,982.05 for a total of $1,033,982.05.
Roll Call: Seven Ayes with Aldermen Burns, Miracle, Morrison, Krause, Warren, Grant and Farrar voting aye. Motion carried.
Finance Committee will meet on Thursday, June 01, 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 April 25, 2023 were presented for information and file.
Motion by Miracle, second by Burns for approval of a Sole Source Resolution
Authorizing the Purchase of Lexipol Policy Software for the Police Department of the City of Edwardsville in a Total Amount of $44,157.05.
Roll Call: Seven Ayes with Aldermen Burns, Miracle, Morrison, Krause, Warren, Grant and Farrar voting aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Miracle, second by Grant for approval of a Sole Source Resolution
Authorizing the Purchase of Lexipol Policy Software for the Fire Department of the City of Edwardsville for a Total Amount of $25,230.10.
Roll Call: Seven Ayes with Aldermen Burns, Miracle, Morrison, Krause, Warren, Grant and Farrar voting aye. Motion carried.
Public Safety Committee will meet on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. in City Hall located at 118 Hillsboro Avenue, Edwardsville, IL 62025.
Public Services Committee
Public Services Committee will meet on Tuesday, May 30, 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 25, 2023 were presented for information and file
Motion by Grant, second by Burns for approval of the following Special Event Grants:
Special Event Grant from Edwardsville Rotary Club for the Busey Bank Rotary Criterium Festival in an amount not to exceed $8,000.00 for fiscal year 2023- 2024
Approval of Special Event Grant from Edwardsville Arts Center for the Edwardsville Art Fair in an amount not to exceed $8,000.00 for fiscal year 2023- 2024
Approval of Special Event Grant from Edwardsville Children's Museum for their All Aboard Nickel Plate Railroad Exhibit Grand Opening in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00 for fiscal year 2023 - 2024
Approval of Special Event Grant from The Goshen Market Foundation for their Land of Goshen Community Market in an amount not to exceed $8,000.00 for fiscal year 2023-2024
Approval of Special Event Grant from Madison County Historical Society for their Living History Days in an amount not to exceed $8,000.00 for fiscal year 2023-2024
Approval of Special Event Grant from Opera Edwardsville for their 2023 Season in an amount not to exceed $8,000.00 for fiscal year 2023-2024
Approval of Special Event Grant from the EGHM Foundation USTA Pro Circuit for their USTA Pro Circuit Tennis Tournament event in an amount not to exceed $8,000.00 for fiscal year 2023-2024
Approval of Special Event Grant for Edwardsville Unity for their Unity Fest in an amount not to exceed $3,000.00 for fiscal year 2023-2024
Roll Call: Seven Ayes with Aldermen Burns, Miracle, Morrison, Krause, Warren, Grant and Farrar voting aye. Motion carried.
Alderman Miracle presented the Zoning Board of Appeals minutes from March 27, 2023 and the Bike and Pedestrian Advisory Committee minutes from April 5, 2023 for information and hire.
Administrative & Community Services Committee will meet on Thursday, June 01, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. in City Hall located at 118 Hillsboro Avenue, Edwardsville, IL 62025.
Old Business
New Business
Closed Session
There being no further action required, Council adjourned at 8:20 p.m. with a motion by Miracle and second by Morrison.
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