City of Belleville City Council met July 3.
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: Alderperson Schneider, Alderperson Randle, Alderperson Anthony, Alderperson Dintelman, Alderperson Schaefer, Alderperson Stiehl, Alderperson Elmore, Alderperson Weygandt, Alderperson Sullivan, Alderperson Osthoff.
Excused: Alderperson Whitaker, Alderperson Duco, Alderperson Eros, Alderperson Ferguson, Alderperson Ovian, and Alderperson Rothweiler.
ROLL CALL DEPARTMENT HEADS
City Clerk Gain Meyer called roll of Department Heads: City Treasurer, Sarah Biermann; City Attorney, Garrett Hoerner; Police Chief, Matt Eiskant; Interim Deputy Fire Chief, Jason Rumpf; 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 Communications & PR, Kathy Kaiser; Assistant Director of Public Works, Craig Maue.
Excused: Fire Chief, Lloyd Stinson; Finance Director, Jamie Maitret; Director of Public Works, Jason Poole; Director of Human Resources, William Clay; Director of Maintenance, Mike Schaefer.
PLEDGE
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
None.
PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITIONS & APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Gregory recognized the character word of the month “Citizenship" meaning doing your share to make your community better and being a good neighbor.
Alderperson Schaefer made a motion second by Alderperson Dintelman to approve Mayor Gregory's recommendation to appointment Susan Sarfaty to serve the remainder of a 2-year term expiring in October 2024 on the Human Relations Commission
Motion to appoint Michael Dill to Serve a 1-year term on the Historic Preservation Commission
Motion to appoint Barbara Swanter to serve a 1-year term on the Historic Preservation Commission
Members voting aye on roll call: Schneider, Randle, Anthony, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Elmore, Weygandt, Sullivan, Osthoff. (10)
Motion carries.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Alderperson Schaefer made a motion second by Alderperson Weygandt to approve City Council Meeting Minutes and Executive Minutes of June 20, 2023.
All members present voted aye.
Motion carries.
CLAIMS, PAYROLL AND DISBURSEMENTS
Alderperson Anthony made a motion second by Alderperson Schneider to approve claims and disbursements in the amount of $1,586,468.27 and payroll in the amount of $1,015,692.44.
Members voting aye on roll call: Randle, Anthony, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Elmore, Weygandt, Sullivan, Osthoff, Schneider. (10)
Motion carries.
None.
REPORTS
ORAL REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES, SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND ANY OTHER ORAL REPORTS FROM THE ELECTED OFFICIALS OR STAFF
STREETS & GRADES
Alderperson Randle made the following motions second by Alderperson Dintelman:
Motion to approve Hank's Excavating and Landscaping as lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $820,505.00 for Bellevue Park Improvements (TIF 3 and MEPRD funds)
Motion to waive the formal bidding procedure and utilize Sourcewell Purchasing to purchase one (1) new 2024 TYMCO Model 500x street sweeper from TYMCO, Inc in the amount of $340,525.00; includes trade in of one (1) 2008 TYMCO Model 500x street sweeper (TIF 3 Funds)
Motion to approve an agreement with Oates Associates in the amount of $280,000.00 for road improvements to West Main from 28th Street to 44th Street (TIF 3 Funds)
Motion to approve Lochmueller Group in the amount of $112,261.36 for the Construction Inspection of Lebanon Avenue from High Street to IL 161 (TIF 3 Funds)
Motion to approve an agreement with TWM in the amount of $18,700.00 for pavement patching and curb repairs for the following roads in Lincolnshire Subdivision: Vicksburg Dr, Dovershire Dr, Saratoga Dr, parts of Denvershire, Fort Henry Rd, Vicksburg Dr, Seven Pines Rd, and Manassas Court (ARPA Funds)
Mayor Gregory: Exactly how far with the construction inspection, is that just one project?
City Engineer Elkott: Yes, this is where Lebanon Avenue project that has been designed, been bid and we need a construction inspection consultant for it, and this is it.
Mayor Gregory: Then they will be doing the inspections.
City Engineer Elkott: Of course.
Mayor Gregory: Because I know in some things with IDOT, there is a cap on how much you can pay for inspections, I think it is $40,000.
City Engineer Elkott: I am not sure if this relates to this project because there again, this is the traffic inspection for the Lebanon Avenue project.
Members voting aye on roll call: Anthony, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Elmore, Weygandt, Sullivan, Osthoff, Schneider, Randle. (10)
Motion carries.
FIRE & POLICE COMMISSIONERS
Alderperson Anthony made a motion second by Alderperson Randle to approve the following:
Motion to amend the effective date for the promotion of Captain Jason Rumpf to Battalion Chief to June 6, 2023 at 12:00am
Motion to amend the effective date for the promotion of Engineer Mike Minor to Captain to June 6, 2023 at 12:00am
Motion to amend the effective date for the promotion of Firefighter Kyle Biermann to Engineer to June 6, 2023 at 12:00am
Alderperson Stiehl: Is this the right date, June 6th?
City Clerk Gain Meyer: Correct, we originally approved it for June 12th, and it should have been June 6th, it got amended at the Fire and Police Commissioners meeting.
Members voting aye on roll call: Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Elmore, Weygandt, Sullivan, Osthoff, Schneider, Randle, Anthony. (10)
Motion carries.
ADMINISTRATION
Alderperson Randle made a motion second by Alderperson Schaefer to amend a Resolution for Improvement Under the Illinois Highway Code with Kinney Contractors Inc, as approved by IDOT for an additional amount of $330,000.00 to fund unforeseen repair work required at Allsup Place.
Members voting aye on roll call: Schaefer, Stiehl, Elmore, Weygandt, Sullivan, Osthoff, Schneider, Randle, Anthony, Dintelman. (10)
Motion carries.
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Alderperson Schaefer made a motion second by Alderperson Schneider to approve the following request:
22-JUN23 - DANIEL GULA: Request for a Use Variance to establish a mixed-use residential/commercial development at 110 West B Street (08-21.0-430-013) located in a “C-2” Heavy Commercial District. (Applicable sections of the Zoning Code: 162.247, 162.248, 162.570) Ward 2. Zoning Board of Appeals recommended Approval, with a vote of 4-0.
23-JUN23 - GRIDER AUTO SALES, LLC: Request for a Special Use Permit to establish and operate a "Used Motor Vehicle Sales" dealership at 5501 North Belt West (08-07.0-307-014,015) located in a "C-2" Heavy Commercial District. (Applicable sections of the Zoning Code: 162.248, 162.515) Ward 8. Zoning Board of Appeals recommended Approval, with a vote of 4-0.
24-JUN23 - 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 162.248 "Special Uses". Zoning Board of Appeals recommended Approval, with a vote of 4-0.
25-JUN23-BLOUNTS & MOORE HOLDINGS, LLC: Request for a Special Use Permit to establish and operate a "Adult-Use Cannabis Craft Grower Organization" at 7300 Twin Pyramid Parkway (07-13.0-107-002) located in a "C-2” Heavy Commercial District (Applicable sections of the City and Zoning Code: 123.006, 162.248, 162.515) Ward 8. Zoning Board of Appeals recommended Approval, with a vote of 4-0.
19-APR23 - CITY OF BELLEVILLE ZONING CODE AMENDMENT: Request for amendments of Title XV (Land Usage) of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Belleville, Illinois, Sections 162.006 "Definitions" and Sections 162.248 and 162.278 "Special Uses" and further amending the "Supplementary Regulations For Specific Uses" provisions by adding section 162.401 "Event Centers". Zoning Board of Appeals recommended Approval, with a vote of 4-0.
All members present voted aye.
Motion carries.
COMMUNICATIONS
Alderperson Schaefer made a motion second by Alderperson Weygandt to approve the following request:
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - 07/21/2023
Request from Redeeming Love of Christ Church to host their Vacation Bible School, Friday, July 21, 2023, 6:00pm to 9:30pm. No street closures. Event to be held on private parking lot of 621 South Belt West #617. Additional City services: picnic tables and trash toters
LABOR DAY PICNIC – 09/04/2023
Request from SW IL Central Labor Council to host Labor Day Picnic, Monday, September 4, 2023, 10:00am to 4:00pm, Hough Park. Additional City services: Police Personnel, trash toters, picnic tables, electric and signage.
LABOR DAY PARADE – 09/04/2023
Request from SW IL Central Labor Council to host Labor Day Parade, Monday, September 4, 2023, 10:00am to 11:30am. Street closure request: South 1st Street from West Washington (south side) to West Monroe (north side) and South 2nd Street from West Washington (south side) to West Monroe (north side) (includes cross streets in between), 8:00am to 11:00am. Parade route rolling closure 10:00am to 11:30am. Additional City services: Public Works and Police Personnel, clean-up and barricades. Detour route if required: east on Washington, north on High Street, west on "A" Street to North Illinois.
All members present voted aye.
Motion carries.
None.
PETITIONS
RESOLUTIONS
Alderperson Stiehl made a motion second by Alderperson Schaefer to read Resolutions 3485 and 3486 by title only and as a group.
All members present voted aye.
Motion carries.
RESOLUTION 3485
A Supplemental Resolution for Improvement Under the Illinois Highway Code - Allsup Place (Additional Funding $330,000.00)
RESOLUTION 3486
A Resolution Requesting Permission from IDOT to Close Route 159 for the Labor Day Parade - Monday, September 4, 2023
Alderperson Schaefer made a motion second by Alderperson Schneider to approve the Resolutions as read.
Members voting aye on roll call: Stiehl, Elmore, Weygandt, Sullivan, Osthoff, Schneider, Randle, Anthony, Dintelman, Schaefer. (10)
Motion carries.
ORDINANCES
Alderperson Schaefer made a motion second by Alderperson Weygandt to read Ordinances 9170, 9171, 9172, 9173, 9174 and 9175 by title only and as a group.
All members present voted aye.
Motion carries.
ORDINANCE 9170-2023
An Ordinance Authorizing Sale/Conversion of Personal Property (2008 TYMCO Model 500x Street Sweeper - Public Works)
ORDINANCE 9171-2023
A ZONING ORDINANCE IN RE CASE #22-JUN23-Daniel Gula
ORDINANCE 9172-2023
A ZONING ORDINANCE IN RE CASE #23-JUN23-Grider Auto Sales, LLC
ORDINANCE 9173-2023
An Ordinance Amending Title XV (Land Usage), Section 162.248 (Special Uses) of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Belleville, Illinois as Amended
ORDINANCE 9174-2023
A ZONING ORDINANCE IN RE CASE #25-JUN23-Blounts & Moore Holdings, LLC
ORDINANCE 9175-2023
A ZONING ORDINANCE IN RE CASE #19-APR23-City of Belleville Zoning Code Amendment
Alderperson Schaefer made a motion second by Alderperson Schneider to approve the Ordinances as read.
Members voting aye on roll call: Elmore, Weygandt, Sullivan, Osthoff, Schneider, Randle, Anthony, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl. (10)
Motion carries.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Alderperson Elmore: At our last meeting during Public Participation, we had a church come in from Lincoln Street, with drainage issues from a neighboring property.
Mayor Gregory: I believe that Sal has already been in contact with them immediately.
MISCELLANEOUS & NEW BUSINESS
Alderperson Dintelman made a motion second by Alderperson Schaefer to pay the Motor Fuel Claims in the Amount of $1,907.50.
Members voting aye on roll call: Weygandt, Sullivan, Osthoff, Schneider, Randle, Anthony, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Elmore. (10)
Motion carries.
ADJOURNMENT
Alderperson Randle made a motion second by Alderperson Schaefer to adjourn at 7:18 p.m.
All members voted aye.
Motion carries.
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