City of Belleville City Council met Sep. 5
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
1. CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR AND EXPLANATION OF DISASTER PROCEDURES
REMINDER: SINCE THE MEETINGS ARE BEING VIDEOTAPED IT IS IMPORTANT THAT EVERYONE SPEAK DIRECTLY INTO A MICROPHONE WHEN SPEAKING.
2. ROLL CALL ALDERPERSONS
3. ROLL CALL DEPARTMENT HEADS
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. PUBLIC HEARING
6. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (2-3 MINUTES PER PERSON)
7. PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITIONS & APPOINTMENTS
7-A. Mayor Gregory will recognize the character word of the month “RESPECT” meaning showing regard for self, others, property and those in authority
7-B. Motion to approve Mayor Gregory’s appointment of Curt Lougeay to Deputy Fire Chief effective September 6, 12:01am, pursuant to 10- 2.104 of the Illinois Municipal Code (65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-4) and Section 33.041(C) of the City’s Revised Code of Ordinances
8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
8-A. Motion to approve City Council Meeting and Executive Session Minutes of the August 21, 2023 meeting
9. CLAIMS, PAYROLL AND DISBURSEMENTS
9-A. Motion to approve claims and disbursements in the amount of $2,241,706.41 payroll in the amount of $955,358.58
10. REPORTS
10-A. Motion to approve Treasurer Report July 2023
10-A(1). Motion to approve Statement of Cash and Investments Report – July 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 $88,546.00 for Engineering Services for State Street sidewalk from Lake Shore Drive to Roosevelt Elementary School (TIF 3)
11-A(2). Motion to approve a contract with Lochmueller Group in the amount of $16,900.00 for Construction Inspection of Susann Court between North Park and South Park (ARPA)
11-B. MOTIONS FROM ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
11-B(1). 30-AUG23 TZION’S HAVEN HOUSE AND CHRISTIAN CENTER FOR YOUTH:
Request for a Use Variance to establish and operate a NFP tutoring, mentoring, and youth support center at 6024 West Main Street (07-12.0-219-048) located in a “C-2” Heavy Commercial District (Applicable sections of the Zoning Code: 162.247, 162.248, 162.570) Ward 8. Zoning Board of Appeals recommended APPROVAL, in the Name of the Applicant Only, with a vote of 5-0.
11-B(2). 31-AUG23 DANIEL HOUK & STACIE SPAUNHORST:
Request for a Use Variance to establish a mixed-use residential/commercial development at 123 West Main Street (08-21.0-437-009/014/024) 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 5-0.
11-B(3). 32-AUG23 BARBARA SWANTNER:
Request for a Special Use Permit for a liquor license at 200 Mascoutah Avenue (08-22.0-348-011) located in a “C-2” Heavy Commercial District. (Applicable sections of the Zoning Code: 162.248, 162.515) Ward 7. Zoning Board of Appeals recommended APPROVAL, in the Name of the Applicant Only, with a vote of 5-0.
11-B(4). 33-AUG23 BARBARA SWANTNER:
Request for a Special Use Permit for outdoor dining/seating at 200 Mascoutah Avenue (08-22.0-348-011) located in a “C-2” Heavy Commercial District. (Applicable sections of the City and Zoning Code: 118.01, 162.400, 162.248, 162.515) Ward 7. Zoning Board of Appeals recommended APPROVAL with a vote of 5-0.
11-B(5) 34-AUG23 BARBARA SWANTNER:
Request for a Use Variance to establish a mixed-use residential/commercial development at 200 Mascoutah Avenue (08-22.0-348-011) located in a “C-2” Heavy Commercial District. (Applicable sections of the Zoning Code: 162.247, 162.248, 162.570) Ward 7. Zoning Board of Appeals recommended APPROVAL with a vote of 5-0.
12. COMMUNICATIONS
12-A. OKTOBERFEST - 09/15/2023 and 09/16/2023
Request from Belleville Oktoberfest for street closure change of East Main Street east side of High Street to west side of Church Street and North/South Jackson to parking lot entrances Thursday, September 14, 2023, 5:00pm until Sunday, September 17, 2023, 3:00am
12-B. HOWLIN’ HAYRIDE and MOONLIGHT MOVIE – 10/13/2023
Request from Belleville Parks & Recreation Department to host the Howlin’ Hayride and Moonlight Movie, Friday, October 13, 2023, 5:30pm to 10:00pm at Laderman Park with hayride through Walnut Hill Cemetery. Additional City services: Parks Department Personnel and picnic tables.
12-C. GINGERBREAD 5K – 12/02/2023
Motion from Parks & Recreation to host Gingerbread Run/Walk 5k, Saturday, December 2, 2023, 8:30am to 11:00am and Kids Fun Run, 8:00am to 8:30am. Street closure request: West Main Street from 4th to 6th Street (east bound lane), 7:30am to 11:00am; 5k route rolling street closure 8:30am to 11:00am. Additional City services requested: barricades, Public Works and Police Personnel, electric, trash cans, and banner across West Main Street prior to event.
12-D. HALLOWEEN BLOCK PARTY – 10/28/2023
Request from Bouse Properties to host a Halloween Block Party, Saturday, October 28, 2023, 2:00pm to 11:00pm. Street closure request: One block of North 36th Street between West “A” Street and Marion, 2:00pm to 9:00pm. Additional City services: barricades, “No Parking” signage, trash toters and picnic tables.
12-E. BOO TO THE FLU CLINIC/CARNIVAL – 10/14/2023
Request from St. Clair County Health Department to host Boo to the Flu Clinic/Carvinal, Saturday, October 14, 2023, 8:00am to 12:30pm. Street closure request: first block of North 1st Street, 7:30am to 1:00pm. Additional City services: barricades and “No Parking” signage.
12-F. SELF-CARE YOGA – SUNDAYS 09/10/2023 – 10/15/2023
Request from Belle City Fitness to host Self-Care Yoga, Sundays, September 10th, 17th, 24th and October 1st, 8th and 15th, 9:00am to 10:00am. Use of SE Quadrant of Public Square
12-G. GEAR JAMMERS CAR SHOW – 09/10/2023
Request from Belleville Gear Jammers to host their Car Show, Sunday, September 10, 2023, 8:00am to 4:00pm at Crehan’s Irish Pub. City services: barricades
13. PETITIONS
14. RESOLUTIONS
15. ORDINANCES
15-A. ORDINANCE 9184-2023
A ZONING ORDINANCE IN RE CASE #30-AUG23-Tzion’s Haven House and Christian Center For Youth
15-B. ORDINANCE 9185-2023
A ZONING ORDINANCE IN RE CASE #31-AUG23- Daniel Houk & Stacie Spaunhorst
15-C. ORDINANCE 9186-2023
A ZONING ORDINANCE IN RE CASE #32-AUG23-Barbara Swantner
15-D. ORDINANCE 9187-2023
A ZONING ORDINANCE IN RE CASE #33-AUG23-Barbara Swantner
15-E. ORDINANCE 9188-2023
A ZONING ORDINANCE IN RE CASE #34-AUG23-Barbara Swantner
16. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
17. MISCELLANEOUS & NEW BUSINESS
17-A. Motor Fuel Claims in the Amount of $476,323.68.
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)), and personnel, litigation, workers’ compensation, property acquisition, transfer of property, (5 ILCS 120/2(c)).
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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