City of Belleville City Council met Aug. 7.
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 ALDERPERSONS
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 “Caring” meaning being compassionate and showing others you care
7-B. Motion to approve Mayor Gregory’s appointment of Don LaChance as Director of Recreation effective August 9, 2023 at 12:01a.m., pursuant to Section 31.056 of the City’s Revised Code of Ordinances, and finding that such position requires technical training or knowledge as set forth in the applicable job description within the meaning of Section 31.031(A) of the City’s Revised Code of Ordinances
8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
8-A. Motion to approve City Council and Executive Session Meeting Minutes of July 17, 2023
9. CLAIMS, PAYROLL AND DISBURSEMENTS
9-A. Motion to approve claims and disbursements in the amount of $2,172,507.47 payroll in the amount of $1,003,078.41.
10. REPORTS
10-A. Motion to approve City Attorney’s Report dated August 4, 2023.
10-B. Motion to approve Treasurer Report June 2023
10-B(1). Motion to approve Statement of Cash and Investments Report – June 2023
11. ORAL REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES, SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND ANY OTHER ORAL REPORTS FROM THE ELECTED OFFICIALS OR STAFF
11-A. MOTIONS FROM STREETS & GRADES
11-A(1). Motion to approve a contract with Oates Associates in the amount of $100,500.00 for preparation of construction documents for Flood Mitigation plans of Cool Valley (TIF 3 Funds)
11-A(2). Motion to approve A1 Asphalt in the amount of $26,700.00 for pavement striping of 17th Street (ARPA Funds)
11-B. MOTIONS FROM ORDINANCE & LEGAL REVIEW
11-B(1). Motion to amend Title XI (Business Regulations), Section 111.004 (Video Gaming)
11-B(2). Motion to amend Title XI (Business Regulations), Chapter 121 (Alcoholic Beverages), Section 121.06 (License Classification, Fees, Numbers) and Chapter 111 (Amusements and Recreation; Raffles), Section 111.004 (Video Gaming)
11-C. MOTIONS FROM ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
11-C(1). 26-JUL23 EVERETT TEMPLE:
Request for a Map Amendment to rezone the property commonly known as 4200 North Belt West (08-17.0-100-011) from “C-1” Light Commercial District to “C-2” Heavy Commercial District (Applicable section of the Zoning Code: 162.590) Ward 3 Zoning Board of Appeals recommended APPROVAL, with a vote of 5-0.
11-C(2). 27-JUL23 CARDINAL CREEK PROPERTIES, LLC:
Request for a Special Use Permit to establish and operate a “Multi-Family Dwelling” apartment complex at 140 Iowa Avenue (08-22.0-409-021) located in a “D-2” Heavy Industry District. (Applicable sections of the Zoning Code: 162.323, 162.515) Ward 1 Zoning Board of Appeals recommended DENIAL, with a vote of 4-1.
11-C(3). 28-JUL23 TAYLOR THOMAS, MARCEL ENTERPRISES:
Request for a Map Amendment to rezone the property commonly known as 424 Lebanon Avenue (08-22.0-118-004,005,014) from “A-2” Two- Family Residence District to “C-1” Light Commercial District (Applicable section of the Zoning Code: 162.590) Ward 1 Zoning Board of Appeals recommended APPROVAL, with a vote of 5-0.
11-C(4). 29-JUL23 CITY OF BELLEVILLE ZONING CODE AMENDMENT:
Request for amendments of Title XV (Land Usage) of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Belleville, Illinois, Section 162.006 “Definitions” and Sections 162.233, 162.248, 162.263, 162.278, 162.308 and 162.323 “Special Uses”. Zoning Board of Appeals recommended APPROVAL, with a vote of 5-0.
12. COMMUNICATIONS
12-A. ROTARY DOG PARK 10TH ANNIVERSARY – 09/09/2023
Request from Belleville Parks & Recreation to host the Rotary Dog Park 10th Anniversary, Saturday, September 9, 2023, 11:00am to 2:00pm. Additional City services: use of Rotary Dog Park, barrels, electric, picnic tables and staff
12-B. HARVEST FESTIVAL – 09/29/2023
Request from LongStory Coffee, Belleville Heart Garden and Clara B’s to host Harvest Festival, Friday, September 29, 2023, 5:30pm to 9:00pm. Street closures: South High Street north of RR tracks to north of East Grant Street; East Grant from South High to alley; South High from East McKinley to East Grant – local traffic only, 5:00pm to 10:00pm. Additional City services: trash toters, stage and “No Parking” signage.
12-C. HOWL’OWEEN PET PARADE AND PRE-PARTY – 10/22/2023
Request from Belleville Area Humane Society to change the parade route and pre-party location to use of City owned parking lot at East “A” Street, North High and North Jackson Street, Sunday, October 22, 2023, 10:00am to 2:00pm. Parade route change from North High to East Main to North Charles to East “A” Street with rolling closure, 1:00pm to 2:00pm (rain or shine; no rain date)
12-D. BELLEVILLE SANTA PARADE – 11/24/2023
Optimist Club of Belleville requests to host the Santa Parade, Friday, November 24, 2023, 10:00am to 12:00pm. Street closure requests: staging areas 8:00am to 12:00pm; North 3rd Street from West "C" Street to West "A" Street, West “B” Street between N 2nd and N 3rd Street; 10:00am rolling closure along parade route. Additional City services: barricades, No Parking" signage, Police Personnel, Public Works Personnel and clean-up of parade route.
12-E. OLD BELLEVILLE LUMINARY WALK – 12/09/2023
Request from Gustav Koerner House, Belleville Historical Society, St Clair County Historical Society and Neighbors of Abend/Garfield Streets to host Old Belleville Historical Luminary Walk, Saturday, December 9, 2023, 5:00pm to 9:00pm. Street closure request: East Garfield (Mascoutah Avenue to Abend alley); Abend (Mascoutah Avenue to Washington School parking lot entrance), 12:00pm to 10:00pm. Additional City services: street sweeping, “No Parking” signage and event signage with lighting
12-F. CHAMBER’S 100TH ANNIVERSARY BLOCK PARTY – 05/07/2024
Request from Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce to host their 100th Anniversary Block Party, Tuesday, May 7, 2024, 5:00pm to 9:00pm. Street closure(s): East Main from east of High Street to west of Charles Street; North/South Jackson and Church to alley(s), 7:30am to 12:00am (05/08/2024). Additional City services: road closure, trash toters, “No Parking” signage and electrical
13. PETITIONS
14. RESOLUTIONS
14-A. RESOLUTION 3487
A Resolution requesting permission from IDOT to close Route 159 for Santa Parade, Friday, November 24, 2023
15. ORDINANCES
15-A. ORDINANCE 9178-2023
An Ordinance Amending Title XI (Business Regulations), Section 111.004 (Video Gaming) of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Belleville, Illinois as Amended
15-B. ORDINANCE 9179-2023
An Ordinance Amending Title XI (Business Regulations), Chapter 121 (Alcoholic Beverages), Section 121.06 (License Classifications, Fees, Numbers) and Chapter 111 (Amusements and Recreation; Raffles), Section 111.004 (Video Gaming) of the Revised Code of Ordinances of the City of Belleville, as Amended
15-C. ORDINANCE 9180-2023
A ZONING ORDINANCE IN RE CASE #26-JUL23-Everett Temple
15-D. ORDINANCE 9181-2023
A ZONING ORDINANCE IN RE CASE #28-JUL23-Taylor Thomas, Marcel Enterprises
15-E. ORDINANCE 9182-2023
A ZONING ORDINANCE IN RE CASE #29-JUL23-City of Belleville Zoning Code Amendment
16. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
17. MISCELLANEOUS & NEW BUSINESS
17-A. Motor Fuel Claims in the Amount of $157,556.01.
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)), purchase or lease of property (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5)), sale or lease of property (5 ILCS 120(c)(6)) and pending and/or probable/imminent litigation (including civil and workers’ compensation) (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11)).
18-B. Possible motion to settle a workers’ compensation settlement
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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