City of Fairview Heights Community Committee met July 19.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
Committee Members in attendance - Frank Menn, Ryan Vickers-video/teleconference, Brenda Wagner, Harry Zimmerman, Bill Poletti - video/teleconference, Mayor Mark Kupsky, Ex-officio
Committee Members absent-
Other Aldermen and Elected Officials in attendance -Barb Brumfield, City Clerk Karen Kaufhold - video/teleconference, Anthony LeFlore
Others in attendance – Land Use & Development Director Dallas Alley, Public Works Director John Harty, Economic Development Director Ted Shekell, City Attorney Andrew Hoerner, IT Manager Chris Elliot, Finance Director Gina Radar - video/teleconference
Recorder - Cheryl Kleb
Public Participation - None
Approval of June 21, 2023 minutes
Motion and second to approve said minutes were made by Committee Members Harry Zimmerman/Brenda Wagner. Roll call vote: Aldermen Frank Menn, Ryan Vickers, Brenda Wagner, Harry Zimmerman and Bill Poletti voted yes. The motion carried by roll call vote with 5 yeas.
Parks & Recreation Committee
Alderman Frank Menn, Chairman
Parks and Recreation Director's Report
In Director Beaston's absence, Alderman Menn presented the Director's Report to Committee for review. There were no questions.
Development Committee
Alderman Brenda Wagner, Chairman
Economic Development Director's Report
Mayor Kupsky noted that Economic Development Director Shekell had started earlier in the week and presented a brief overview of the Economic Development Report to Committee. Mayor Kupsky reported that TC Treats have been working on building improvements and hope to open soon. Mueller Furniture purchased the Weekends Only building and will be completing indoor and outdoor improvements to the building. The Crafty Crab had a fire with minor damage and are expected to re-open in the future. There were no questions.
Land Use & Development Committee Alderman Harry Zimmerman, Chairman
Market Place Streetscape - Landscape and Lighting Project
Director Harty briefed Committee regarding the Market Place Streetscape - Landscape and Lights Bid. Director Harty further recommended that Committee reject the present bid and rebid in January to include Phase 3 in hopes of receiving more bids to reduce overall project costs. Committee consensus was to reject the bid and rebid the project in January 2024.
Land Use & Development Director's Report
Director Alley presented the Director's Report to Committee for review. Discussion was held on the proposed myGov Permitting and Code Enforcement Software listed on the agenda for consideration. There were no questions.
Permitting and Code Enforcement Software Contract
Director Alley briefed Committee regarding an Agreement with myGov for Permitting and Code Enforcement Software in the amount of $18,316.00.
Motion and second to forward the City Council for approval, an Agreement with myGov for Permitting and Code Enforcement Software in the amount of $18,316.00, were made by Committee Members Frank Menn/Brenda Wagner. Roll call vote: Aldermen Frank Menn, Ryan Vickers, Brenda Wagner, Harry Zimmerman and Bill Poletti voted yes. The motion carried by roll call vote with 5 yeas.
Ordinance Revising 14-10-14 of the Code of Ordinances
Director Alley briefed Committee regarding an amendment to Ordinance No 190, The Revised Code, Chapter 14, The Development Code, Section 14-10-14, Charity Collection External Containers. Committee discussed amending the legislation to change the section/container name to External Collection Containers, and the limitation of placement and number of containers. Committee directed staff along with the assistance of the City Attorney, research options and bring back to Committee for consideration.
Proposal for Parking Lot Removal at Former Trailways Restaurant
Director Alley briefed Committee regarding a proposal from Hank's Excavating for the removal of the parking lot located at the former Trailways Restaurant, in the amount of $27,500.00.
Motion and second to forward the City Council for approval, a proposal from Hank's Excavating for the removal of the parking lot located at the former Trailways Restaurant, in the amount of $27,500.00, were made by Committee Members Brenda Wagner/Bill Poletti. Roll call vote: Aldermen Frank Menn, Ryan Vickers, Brenda Wagner, Harry Zimmerman and Bill Poletti voted yes. The motion carried by roll call vote with 5 yeas.
Motion and second to adjourn were made by Brenda Wagner/Frank Menn. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:52 p.m.
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