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City of Fairview Heights City Council met Nov. 7.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

The regular meeting of the Fairview Heights City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Mark T. Kupsky in the City Council Chambers, 10025 Bunkum Road, Fairview Heights, IL and also conducted virtually for guest attendees and City Council members per Resolution 4391-2021 with the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Deputy City Clerk Gina Petrunich.

ROLL CALL

Roll call of Aldermen present: Aldermen Josh Frawley, Barbara Brumfield, Brenda Wagner, Pat Peck, Ryan Vickers, Anthony LeFlore, Bill Poletti and Denise Williams. Aldermen Frank Menn and Harry Zimmerman were absent - excused. Deputy City Clerk Gina Petrunich and Attorney Andrew Hoerner were present. City Clerk Karen Kaufhold was absent - excused.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 

None

CONSENT AGENDA 

Alderman Brumfield moved to approve the October 17th City Council minutes. Seconded by Alderman Vickers.

Roll call on the October 17th City Council minutes showed Aldermen Frawley, Brumfield, Wagner, Peck, Vickers, LeFlore, Poletti and Williams voting "Yea." Aldermen Menn and Zimmerman were absent. Motion passed on 8 yeas and 2 absent.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

The Mayor announced that the Operations and Administration Committees will meet on Wednesday, November 15th at 7:00 P.M. The Community Committee is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, November 22nd, at 7:00 P.M. but may be canceled due to lack of agenda items. A public notice will be posted if the meeting is canceled.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR 

The Mayor began by stating there will be a Flag Raising Ceremony in honor of Veteran's Day at City Hall on Saturday, November 11th at 10:00 A.M. Mueller Furniture held their grand opening. Mayor Kupsky discussed St. Clair Square and encouraged all to shop at the mall this holiday season. The Mayor also mentioned a motion concerning the Kinsella Log Cabin and the future plans for that structure. Mayor Kupsky also noted to keep City Clerk, Karen Kaufhold, and her family in their thoughts and prayers.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS 

Alderman Frawley stated there will be a meeting concerning Pleasant Ridge Park this Thursday at 6:00 P.M. Those who would like to attend need to register in advance.

Alderman Poletti noted there will be a Planning Commission Meeting to review the City's Comprehensive Plan and Development Code updates.

Alderman Peck announced the next Trekking for Trash date is Saturday, November 11th. All volunteers interested should meet behind Walgreens at 8:00 A.M.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS 

None

NEW BUSINESS 

Proposed Resolution No. 56-'23, a Resolution authorizing the Mayor of Fairview Heights, Illinois, to enter into an agreement with the Fource Group, LLC, to provide professional marketing and advertising services. Motion by Alderman Wagner. Seconded by Alderman Frawley.

Roll call on Proposed Resolution No. 56-'23 showed Aldermen Frawley, Brumfield, Wagner, Peck, LeFlore, Poletti and Williams voting "Yea." Alderman Vickers voted "Nay". Aldermen Menn and Zimmerman were absent. Resolution No. 56-'23 passes on 7 yeas, 1 nay and 2 absent.

Proposed Resolution No. 56-'23 now becomes RESOLUTION NO. 4527-2023.

Proposed Resolution No. 57-'23, a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Risk Management Association for the purchase of Liability & Workmen's Compensation Insurance for the City of Fairview Heights effective January 1, 2024 through January 1, 2025. Motion by Alderman Poletti. Seconded by Alderman LeFlore. Roll call on Proposed Resolution No. 57-'23 showed Aldermen Brumfield, Wagner, Peck, Vickers, LeFlore, Poletti and Williams voting "Yea." Alderman Frawley abstained from the vote. Aldermen Menn and Zimmerman were absent. Resolution No. 57-'23 passes on 7 yeas, 1 abstain and 2 absent.

Proposed Resolution No. 57-'23 now becomes RESOLUTION NO. 4528-2023.

Proposed Resolution No. 58-23, a Resolution approving a Special Use Permit and Site Development Plan for 6611 North Illinois Street within the "PB" Planned Business District to allow the operation of two retail stores. Motion by Alderman Peck. Seconded by Alderman LeFlore.

Roll call on Proposed Resolution No. 58-23 showed Aldermen Frawley, Brumfield, Wagner, Peck, Vickers, LeFlore, Poletti and Williams voting "Yea." Aldermen Menn and Zimmerman were absent. Resolution No. 58-'23 passes on 8 yeas and 2 absent. Proposed Resolution No. 58-'23 now becomes RESOLUTION NO. 4529-2023.

Proposed Resolution No. 59-'23, a Resolution approving a Special Use Permit and Site Development Plan for 525 Lincoln Hwy within the "PB" Planned Business District to allow the operation of a clothing retail shop. Motion by Alderman Wagner. Seconded by Alderman Peck.

Roll call on Proposed Resolution No. 59-'23 showed Aldermen Frawley, Brumfield, Wagner, Peck, Vickers, LeFlore, Poletti and Williams voting "Yea." Aldermen Menn and Zimmerman were absent. Resolution No. 59-'23 passes on 8 yeas and 2 absent. Proposed Resolution No. 59-'23 now becomes RESOLUTION NO. 4530-2023.

Alderman Wagner moved to allow the Parks and Recreation Department to explore other options for replacement of the Kinsella Log Cabin along with possible cost and funding for a Memorial and budgeting because of its unsafe and unsalvageable condition. Seconded by Alderman LeFlore. Roll call on the motion showed Aldermen Frawley, Brumfield, Wagner, Peck, Vickers, LeFlore, Poletti and Williams voting "Yea." Aldermen Menn and Zimmerman were absent. Motion passes on 8 yeas and 2 absent.

Alderman Wagner moved to adjourn. Seconded by Alderman Poletti. Motion carried.

Meeting adjourned at 7:17 P.M.

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