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City of Belleville City Council met Oct. 2.

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 Whitaker, Alderperson Schneider, Alderperson Duco, Alderperson Eros, Alderperson Randle, Alderperson Ferguson, Alderperson Anthony, Alderperson Ovian, Alderperson Dintelman, Alderperson Schaefer, Alderperson Stiehl, Alderperson Rothweiler, Alderperson Elmore, Alderperson Weygandt, Alderperson Sullivan, Alderperson Osthoff.

ROLL CALL DEPARTMENT HEADS 

City Clerk Gain Meyer called roll of Department Heads: City Treasurer, Sarah Biermann; City Attorney Hoerner; Police Chief, Matt Eiskant; Fire Chief, Stephanie Mills; Finance Director, Jamie Maitret; Director of Public Works, Jason Poole; Director of Wastewater, Randy Smith; Library Director, Leander Spearman; Director of IT, Eric Walls; City Engineer, Scott Saeger; Director of Health, Housing & Building, Scott Tyler; Director of Human Resources, William Clay; Director of Communications & PR, Kathy Kaiser; Director of Maintenance, Mike Schaefer; Director of Recreation, Don LaChance

Excused: Director of Economic Development, Planning & Zoning, Clifford Cross

PLEDGE 

PUBLIC HEARING 

None.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 

Stewart Lannert: I am an outdoor person and I sit out on the patio drinking coffee and reading up on Charles Lindberg), but I also watch what is going on in the neighborhood and people are regularly running the four way stop at 29th Street and Godfrey and there are young kids playing in that area and about eight or ten of them cross the street to go to Union School. I think the City needs to do something to make it safer for the kids. The murder a half block from my house special detail is on the case, I guess. Why can't Belleville Detectives handle cases, they should know more about what is going on in Belleville than employees from Alton and Wood River the day after killing. The Police called me and wanted to talk about my guns, I don't know if they were trying to harass me or what, as they took my $6,000 gun collection away from me about two years ago.

PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITIONS & APPOINTMENTS 

Mayor Gregory recognized the character word of the month "Responsibility" willingness to be accountable for your own actions without blaming others.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

Alderperson Schneider made a motion second by Alderperson Schaefer to approve the City Council Minutes of September 18, 2023 and Executive Session Minutes of September 5, 2023.

Members voted aye.

Motion carries.

CLAIMS, PAYROLL AND DISBURSEMENTS 

Alderperson Eros made a motion second by Alderperson Schaefer to approve claims and disbursements in the amount of $2,163,293.46 and payroll in the amount of $978,155.29.

Members voting aye on roll call: Whitaker, Schneider, Duco, Eros, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Sullivan, Osthoff. (16)

Motion carries.

REPORTS 

None.

ORAL REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES, SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND ANY OTHER ORAL REPORTS FROM THE ELECTED OFFICIALS OR STAFF 

BOARD OF FIRE & POLICE COMMISSIONERS 

Alderperson Schaefer made the following motions second by Alderperson Ferguson:

Motion to approve the promotion of Sergeant Michael Pearce and Sergeant Wayne Keys to Lieutenant effective Tuesday, October 3, 2023, 12:01am

Motion to approve the promotion of Kyle Wilson and Phillip Koch to Sergeant effective Tuesday, October 3, 2023, 12:01am

Motion to approve the promotion of Captain Jason Unverzagt to Battalion Chief effective Tuesday, August 22, 2023, 12:01am

Motion to approve the promotion of Captain Joshua Kates to Battalion Chief effective October 3, 2023, 12:01am

Members voting aye on roll call: Schneider, Duco, Eros, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Sullivan, Osthoff, Whitaker. (16)

Motion carries.

ADMINISTRATION 

Alderperson Eros made a motion second by Alderperson Schaefer to approve the following:

Motion to approve the First Amendment to License Agreement between Ameren Illinois Company d/b/a Ameren Illinois and the City of Belleville, March 12, 2023 through March 11, 2033

Motion to approve easement with Ameren IL (Parcel Nos: 08-21.-0-441-001/004/005/062/090/092) for utility pole installation and maintenance.

Members voting aye on roll call: Duco, Eros, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Sullivan, Osthoff, Whitaker, Schneider. (16)

Motion carries.

STREETS & GRADES 

Alderperson Randle made a motion second by Alderperson Dintelman to approve the following:

Motion to approve a contract with Christ Bros Asphalt, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $189,744.24 for Susann Court Resurfacing (CDBG & ARPA Funds)

Motion to enter into an agreement with IDOT for improvements to parking lanes on South Illinois Street with City portion in the amount of $39,534.80 (TIF 3 & TIF 8 Funds)

Alderperson Whitaker: I had heard some concerns that IDOT was attempting to move some curb cut locations on South Illinois, do we know, based upon this agreement we are entering into, this does not give them the authorization to change any curb cuts without the approval of the property owners, correct?

City Engineer Saeger: We do have a copy of the plans, I reviewed them, it looks like the only changes to curbs were at ramps for sidewalks not for entrances.

Alderperson Whitaker: I had been told that there were areas where new crosswalks could impede existing curb cuts for driveways.

City Engineer Saeger: Not that I am aware of, if you could give me an address

Alderperson Whitaker: I will get with you.

Members voting aye on roll call: Eros, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Sullivan, Osthoff, Whitaker, Schneider, Duco. (16)

Motion carries.

COMMUNICATIONS 

None.

PETITIONS 

None.

RESOLUTIONS 

Alderperson Schaefer made a motion second by Alderperson Schneider to read Resolution 3491 and 3492 by title only.

All members present voted aye.

Motion carries.

RESOLUTION 3491 

A Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications for the Improvement of FAP Route 600 (IL 159), State Section 26, 45RS-3, St Clair County, Illinois

RESOLUTION 3492 

A Resolution with the State of Illinois to Appropriate $39,534.80 in Funds for the FAP Route 600 (IL Route 159, also known as North Illinois Street), in the City of Belleville, State Section 26, 45RS-3, St Clair County for Improvements

Alderperson Randle made a motion second by Alderperson Rothweiler to approve the Resolutions as read.

Members voting aye on roll call: Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Sullivan, Osthoff, Whitaker, Schneider, Duco, Eros. (16)

Motion carries.

ORDINANCES 

Alderperson Whitaker made a motion second by Alderperson Eros to read Ordinance 9190 by title only.

All members present voted aye.

Motion carries.

ORDINANCE 9190-2023 

An Ordinance Enacting and Adopting a Supplement to the Code of Ordinances for the City of Belleville, Illinois, and Declaring an Emergency

Alderperson Eros made a motion second by Alderperson Schaefer to approve Ordinance 9190-2023 as read.

Members voting aye on roll call: Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Sullivan, Osthoff, Whitaker, Schneider, Duco, Eros, Randle. (16)

Motion carries.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS 

None.

MISCELLANEOUS & NEW BUSINESS 

Alderperson Eros made a motion second by Alderperson Schaefer to pay the Motor Fuel Claims in the Amount of $61,725.01. 

Members voting aye on roll call: Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Sullivan, Osthoff, Whitaker, Schneider, Duco, Eros, Randle, Ferguson. (16)

Motion carries.

EXECUTIVE SESSION 

Alderperson Whitaker made a motion second by Alderperson Schneider to go into Executive Session to discuss collective negotiation matters (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2)), and personnel, litigation, workers' compensation, property acquisition, transfer of property, (5 ILCS 120/2(c)).

Executive Session Begins: 7:23 p.m.

Executive Session Ends: 7:28 p.m.

City Attorney Hoerner: Based upon the Executive Session we need the Council to consider a motion 2023-2027 CBA between the City of Belleville and the Operating Engineers. This four-year agreement will include salary increases of 3%, 3%, 3%, 2.5%.

Alderperson Eros made a motion second by Alderperson Ferguson to approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Belleville, Illinois and International Union of Operating Engineers Local 148

Members voting aye on roll call: Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Sullivan, Osthoff, Whitaker, Schneider, Duco, Eros, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony. (16)

Motion carries.

ADJOURNMENT 

Alderperson Schneider made a motion second by Alderperson Randle to adjourn at 7:30 p.m.

All members voted aye.

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