City of Edwardsville City Council met Sep. 19.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Welcome
Special Recognition/Proclamations/Oaths
a) Employee Excellence Award recipient, Desiree Gerber, Executive Assistant
Citizens wishing to address Council
Consent Agenda
Approval of minutes of Council Meeting on August 15, 2023
Petitions and Communication
Activity and Financial Reports:
A. Reports of Elected and Appointed Officials:
a) Finance Director – Monthly Financial Report (to be distributed)
b) Finance Department - Monthly Activity Report
c) Police – Monthly Activity Report
d) Fire Chief – Monthly Activity Report (Fire and EMS Services)
e) Public Works Director – Building, Electrical and Plumbing Permits
B. Circuit Clerk’s Report
Legislative & Executive
a) Class C plus catering, retail sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises as well as retail sale of packaged liquor to go. Clementine’s Naughty & Nice Creamery, Tamara Keefe, 6185 Bennett Drive, Suite A, Edwardsville IL 62025
Legal & Judicial
City Clerk
Finance Committee
a) Minutes of the Public Safety Committee meeting held on August 28, 2023
b) Group Health Insurance Fund Report – $1,474,081.96
c) Claims – The amounts are Regular claims are $1,299,726.11 and Friday checks are $243,663.91, $8,903.12, $320.37 and $38.87 for a grand total of $1,552,652.38
d) A Resolution Authorizing an Unbudgeted Personnel Addition for the Fire Department
e) Finance Committee will meet on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. in City Hall
Public Safety Committee
a) Minutes of the Public Safety Committee meeting held on August 08, 2023
b) Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Police Department to apply for the Illinois Office of the Attorney General for the FY2024 Organized Retail Crime Grant and approving the Mayor to enter into the Award Agreement
c) Information:
1. 2022 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) for the purchase of Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) in the amount of $305,910.00 of which 10% ($27,810.00) is matched by the City was awarded to the Fire Department.
d) Public Safety Committee will meet on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. in City Hall
Public Services Committee
a) Minutes of the Public Services Committee meeting held on August 08, 2023
b) Approval of a Sole Source Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Bulk LA Rock Salt from Gunter Salt Company in the estimated amount of $155,250.00
c) Approval of a Resolution of Financial Commitment and Support for the Center Grove Road Share Use Path from the Route 66 Shared Use Path to Edwardsville High School for the Safe Routes to Schools Grant
e) Information:
1) Change Order #2 for the IL 159 Shared Used Trail Phase 1 & 2 in the decreased amount of $2,036.76
f) Public Services Committee will meet on Tuesday, at September 26, 2023 4:30 p.m. in City Hall
Administrative & Community Services Committee
a) Minutes of Administrative & Community Services Committee meeting on August 30, 2023
b) Ordinance amending Chapter 106 (Taxation) Section 106-326 of the Codified Ordinances of Edwardsville, Illinois (Municipal Hotel/Motel Tax)
c) Ordinance Amending Chapter 106, Article III and Article V of the Codified Ordinances of Edwardsville, Illinois (Home Rule Sales Tax)
d) A Resolution Authorizing a Public Hearing Date for the 400 North Main Business District Redevelopment Plan and Project Within the City of Edwardsville, Illinois
e) Resolution Authorizing a Sign Variance for the installation of a Mural at 246 North Main Street
f) A Resolution Authorizing the Application for 2023 Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grant Funds
g) Information
1) Bike and Pedestrian Advisory Committee – August 02, 2023
h) Administrative & Community Services Committee will meet on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. in City Hall
Old Business
New Business
Closed Session
Executive Session: Purchase or Lease of Real Property for the use of the Public Body pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5)
Action taken on Executive Session items
Adjournment
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