Metro East Sun

City of Belleville City Council met Feb. 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) - See back page for rules.

7. PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITIONS & APPOINTMENTS

7-A. Recognition of the character word of the month “Trustworthiness” Truthfulness in Words and Actions. Being honest and reliable in words and actions.

7-B. Mayor Gregory will read a proclamation in recognition of the 90th Anniversary of the Belleville VFW Post 1739

7-C. Mayor Gregory will read a proclamation in recognition of Black History Month

7-D. Presentation of check from the Belleville Marathon to Belleville Parks and Recreation Department

8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

8-A. Motion to approve City Council Meeting Minutes of January 16, 2024

9. CLAIMS, PAYROLL AND DISBURSEMENTS

9-A. Motion to approve claims and disbursements in the amount of $1,752,557.24 payroll in the amount of $996,628.10

10. REPORTS

10-A. Motion to approve Treasurer Report December 2023

10-A(1). Motion to approve Statement of Cash and Investments Report – December 2023

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

11-A. MOTION FROM BOARD OF POLICE & FIRE COMMISSIONERS

11-A(1). Motion to approve hiring Caterina Ritchey as Probationary Police Officer (lateral hire) effective, Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at 12:01am

11-B. MOTION FROM ORDINANCE & LEGAL REVIEW

11-B(1). Motion to amend Title XI (Business Regulations), Chapter 115 (Itinerant Merchants, Mobile Commerce Vendors, Peddlers and Solicitors) Section 115.02 (License Requirement and Conditions) to increase Solicitor Licenses to $200 beginning May 1, 2024

11-C. MOTIONS FROM ADMINISTRATION

11-C(1). Motion to approve an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Cities of East St Louis, Belleville and County of St. Clair for the 2023 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Award

11-C(2). Motion to approve temporary traffic control measures of  the first block of North and South First Street and first and second block of West Washington; to include temporary lane closures, two-way traffic, and no parking as necessary through August 2025 for planned improvements to the St. Clair County Administration Building at 10 Public Square

11-C(3). Motion to approve a proposal with Hank’s Excavating in the amount of $9,150.00 for the demolition of 507 North 6th Street

11-D. MOTION FROM STREETS & GRADES

11-D(1). Motion authorizing the sale/conversion of multiple vehicles, mowers, sod cutter and a road maintainer from the Public Works Department

11-E. MOTIONS FROM ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

11-E(1). 50-SEP19 ROGER RODDY: Request for a Special Use Permit to expand upon the existing “Outdoor Storage” operations to allow for operational motor vehicle storage at 2020 North Belt West (08-17.0-202-001) located in a “C-2” Heavy Commercial District. (Applicable sections of the Zoning Code: 162.248, 162.515) Ward 3. Zoning Board of Appeals recommended Approval, with a vote of 6-0

11-E(2). 65-JAN24 FAMILY DOLLAR, LLC (DBA: FAMILY DOLLAR STORE 31783): Request for a Special Use Permit for a “Class C” liquor license at 1609 West Main Street, Unit A (08-21.0-322-007) located in a “C-2” Heavy Commercial District. (Applicable sections of the Zoning Code: 162.248, 162.515) Ward 2. Zoning Board of Appeals recommended APPROVAL, in the Name of the Applicant Only, with a vote of 5-1

11-E(3). 66-JAN24 YAOHUA YIN: Request for a Use Variance to establish and operate a “Massage Store” at 3200 West Main Street (08-17.0-308-016) located in a “C-1” Light Commercial District (Applicable sections of the Zoning Code: 162.232, 162.233, 162.570) Ward 3. Zoning Board of Appeals recommended APPROVAL, in the Name of the Applicant Only, with a vote of 6-0

12. COMMUNICATIONS

12-A. HOME BUILDERS REMODELING ASSOCIATION

Request from Home Builders Remodelers Association to place street banners along North Illinois Street, West Main Street and East Main Street, February 23, 2024 through March 11, 2024 for the Home Builders Remodeling Expo

12-B. FIRE DEPARTMENT BLOOD DRIVE – 03/14/2024

Request from Belleville Fire Department to host an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Thursday, March 14, 2024, 12:30pm to 5:30pm at Engine House #4 (1125 South Illinois Street)

12-C. ST PATRICK’S DAY PARADE – 03/16/2024

Request from the Ancient Order of Hibernians to host the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Saturday, March 16, 2024, 11:00am to 1:00pm. Street closure request: parade line-up North 3rd Street from West “A” Street to West "C" Street, 9:00am to 1:00pm. Parade rolling route closure 3rd Street to West Main east to Oak Street. Additional City services: trash toters, barricades, "No Parking" signage, clean-up and personnel

12-D. PSOP SENIOR CELEBRATION – 05/03/2024

Request from PSOP to host Senior Celebration, Friday, May 3, 2024, 10:00am to 2:00pm. Street Closure: North Church Street (between East “B” and East “C”), Municipal Parking Lot corner of North Jackson and East “B”, 7:30am to 3:30pm. Additional City services: “No Parking” signage, barricades, trash toters, BBQ grill and volunteers

12-E. EXPERIENCE LIVE MUSIC ROW – 05/11/2024 and 09/07/2024

Request from Venue on Main to host Experience Live Music Row, Saturday, May 11, 2024 and September 7, 2024, 11:00am to 11:59pm.

Street closure: first block of South Second to West Washington Street, 10:00am to 11:59pm. Additional City services: picnic tables, “No Parking” signage and trash toters

12-F. ART ON THE SQUARE – 05/17/2024 thru 05/19/2024

Request from Art on the Square to hold Art on the Square, Friday, May 17, 2024 (4:00pm to 9:00pm), Saturday, May 18, 2024 (10:00am to 7:00pm with a private party for the Artists 7:00pm to 9:00pm) and Sunday, May 19, 2024 (11:00am to 5:00pm). Street closure request: Public Square, one block east, west, north and south, Thursday, May 16, 2024, 8:00am to Sunday, May 19, 2024, 11:00pm. Additional City services: barricades, picnic tables, trash toters, "No Parking" signage, electrical panels, City staff, possible use of City Hall Atrium for High School Exhibit and banner across North Illinois Street

12-G. MEMORIAL DAY PARADE - 05/27/2024

Request from City of Belleville to hold the Belleville Memorial Day Parade, Monday, May 27, 2024, 10:00am to 11:00am. Street closure request: North 3rd Street from West "A" Street to Hough Park, 9:00am to 11:00am. Parade route rolling closure, 10:00am to 11:00am.

Additional City services: barricades, "No Parking" signage, Port-aPotties, clean-up, Police and Public Works personnel

12-H. CITY HALL RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE – 05/29/2024

Request from City of Belleville to host an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, 12:00pm to 4:00pm, City Hall Atrium

12-I. OKTOBERFEST – 09/20/2024 and 09/21/2024

Request from the Belleville Oktoberfest Committee to hold Oktoberfest, Friday, September 20, 2024, 11:00am to 10:00pm and Saturday, September 21, 2024, 11:00am to 9:00pm. Street closure requests: Thursday, September 19, 2024, West Main Street from Illinois Street to east side of 1st Street; West Main Street from west side of 1st Street to east side of 2nd Street, 10:00am; first block north, south and east of Public Square and East Main Street from east side of High Street to the west side of Church Street; North and South Jackson to parking lot entrances, 5:00pm. Streets re-open Sunday, September 22, 2024, 3:00am. Car Show street closure: East Main Street from west side of Church Street to east side of Charles Street, including the first block north and south of Church Street to alley/parking lot entrances Saturday, September 21, 2024, 6:00am to 6:00pm. Additional City services: barricades, Personnel, "No Parking" signage, trash toters, chalets, electric and picnic tables. Request for food trucks, up to 50 streetlight pole banners and banners across West Main, East Main, North Illinois

12-J. BELLEVILLE MARATHON/HALF MARATHON - 09/28/2024

Request from Belleville Running Club & Toolen’s Running Start to host the Belleville Main Street Marathon/Half Marathon, Saturday, September 28, 2024, 7:00am to 2:00pm. Street closure request: West Main Street from Illinois Street to crosswalk between 2nd & 3rd Street, 4:30am to 3:00pm. First Street to be accessible to courthouse employee(s). 3rd Street to 17th Street, 7:00am to 7:30am; South 95th Street from West Main to entrance of Signal Hill Blvd, 7:00am to 9:00am. Additional City services: trash toters, port-a-potties, personnel, picnic tables, electric, “No Parking” signage, “Race in Progress” signage, cones, fire truck with flag and radios

12-K. PRIDEFEST – 10/05/2024

Request from Metro East Pride to host PrideFest Saturday, October 5, 2024, 12:00pm to 10:00pm. Street closure request: Public Square, quadrants and one block north, south, east and west; West Main from west side of 1st Street to 3rd Street, first block of North and South 2nd Street, Friday, October 4, 2024 5:00pm to 11:59pm Saturday, October 5, 2024. Additional City services: toters, electric, Police and Public Works Personnel, “No Parking” signs, Pride flags installed week of PrideFest and month of Pride (June)

12-L. CHILI COOK-OFF – 10/11/2024 and 10/12/2024

Request from Belleville Chamber of Commerce to hold the Chili Cook-Off, Friday, October 11, 2024 (11:00am to 10:00pm) and Saturday, October 12, 2024, (11:00am to 9:00pm). Street closure requests: Public Square one block north, south, and west; East Main Street from Illinois Street to the west side of Church Street; 5:00pm Thursday, October 10, 2024 until 12:01am Sunday, October 13, 2024. Additional City services: picnic tables, barricades, trash toters, Personnel, “No Parking” signage and electric. Banner across East/West Main Street

12-M. CHILI CHASE 5K AND KIDS PEPPER DASH – 10/12/2024

Request from Belleville Chamber of Commerce to hold the Chili Chase 5K & Kids Pepper Dash, Saturday, October 12, 2024, 9:00am to 11:00am. Street closure request: North and South Church from alley to alley, East Main Street from Church Street to Charles Street; 7:00am to 11:00am. Additional City services: barricades, “No Parking” signage and Police Personnel

12-N. ART & WINE WALK – 11/09/2024

Request from Belleville Main Street to change the date of the Art & Wine Walk, Saturday, November 9, 2024, 3:00pm to 7:00pm

12-O. THANKSGIVING 5K TURKEY CHASE – 11/28/2024

Request from the Belleville Township Ice Hockey Club to hold the Thanksgiving 5k & Turkey Chase, Thursday, November 28, 2024, 8:00am to 10:15am. Street closure request: first block of West Main Street (159 to east side of First Street) and NW quadrant of Public Square; 6:00am to 10:15am; 5K route rolling street closure within city limits. Additional City services: barricades, "No Parking" signage, trash toters, cones, electric and Police Personnel

12-P. CHRISTKINLDMARKT – 11/29/2024 thru 12/23/2024

Request from BCEO to hold the Belleville Christkindlmarkt, Friday, November 29, 2024 (9:00am to 8:00pm) thru Monday, December 23, 2024; SE and NE quadrants of the Public Square. Thursdays thru Saturdays, 11:00am to 8:00pm, Sundays 11:00am to 6:00pm; Monday, December 23rd 11:00am to 5:00pm. Additional City services: chalets, trash toters, picnic tables, Port-a-Potties, water barriers, electric, vendor parking at City Hall and “No Parking” for trolley. Banner across West Main, East Main and North Illinois

12-Q. OLD BELLEVILLE LUMINARY WALK – 12/14/2024

Request from Gustav Koerner House, Belleville Historical Society, St Clair County Historical Society and Neighbors of Abend/Garfield Streets to host Old Belleville Historical Luminary Walk, Saturday, December 14, 2024, 12:00pm to 9:00pm with Civil War Encampment at Koerner House for 10th Anniversary. Street closure request: East Garfield (Mascoutah Avenue to Abend alley), 12:00pm to 10:00pm; Abend (Mascoutah Avenue to Washington School parking lot entrance), 10:00am to 10:00pm. Additional City services: street sweeping, “No Parking” signage and barricades

12-R. TOUCH A TRUCK – 04/20/2024

Request from Belleville Police Department to host Touch a Truck, Saturday, April 20, 2024, 11:00am to 3:00pm, Belleville Police Department Parking Lot (720 West Main Street). Additional City services: Personnel and barricades

12-S. MOMENT OF REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY – 09/11/2024

Request from the September 11th Memorial Committee and City of Belleville to host the Moment of Remembrance Ceremony, Wednesday, September 11, 2024, 11:30am to 12:30pm. Additional City services: barricades, chairs and Personnel

13. PETITIONS

14. RESOLUTIONS

14-A. RESOLUTION 3497

A Resolution of Support for the City of Belleville Program Year 2024 Application for Community Development Block Grant Funding

14-B. RESOLUTION 3498

A Resolution of Local Funds Commitment for Preliminary Engineering of the State Street Sidewalk

14-C. RESOLUTION 3499

 A Resolution Requesting Permission from IDOT to Close Route 159 for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade – Saturday, March 16, 2024

14-D. RESOLUTION 3500

A Resolution Requesting Permission from IDOT to Close Route 159 for Art on the Square – Thursday, May 16 to Sunday, May 19, 2024

14-E. RESOLUTION 3501

A Resolution Requesting Permission from IDOT to Close Route 159  for the Memorial Day Parade – Monday, May 27, 2024

14-F. RESOLUTION 3502

A Resolution requesting permission from IDOT to close Route 159 for Oktoberfest, Thursday September 19, 2024 to Sunday September 22, 2024

14-G. RESOLUTION 3503

A Resolution Requesting Permission from IDOT to Close Route 159 for Metro East PrideFest – Friday, October 4, 2024 to Saturday, October 5, 2024

14-H. RESOLUTION 3504

A Resolution requesting permission from IDOT to close Route 159 for Chili Cook-Off, Thursday, October 10, 2024 to Sunday, October 13, 2024

15. ORDINANCES

15-A. ORDINANCE 9243-2024

An Ordinance Amending Title XI (Business Regulations), Chapter 115 (Itinerant Merchants, Mobile Commerce Vendors, Peddlers and Solicitors), Section 1150.02 (License Requirements and Conditions) of the Revised Code of Ordinances of the City of Belleville, as Amended

15-B. ORDINANCE 9244-2024

An Ordinance Authorizing Sale/Conversion of Personal Property (Exmark Mower, John Deere Mower, Toro Push Mowers(2), Ryan Sod Cutter, Cub Cadet Mower, 1968 Huber Road Maintainer, 1990 Chevy ¾ Ton Pickup, 1994 Chevy ¾ Ton Pickup, 1995 Chevy 1500 Pickup, 1997 Ford F150 Pickup, 1995 Intl Dump Truck and 1997 Intl Dump Truck from Public Works)

15-C. ORDINANCE 9245-2024

A ZONING ORDINANCE IN RE CASE #50-SEP19-Roger Roddy

15-D. ORDINANCE 9246-2024

A ZONING ORDINANCE IN RE CASE #65-JAN24-Family Dollar, LLC (DBA: Family Dollar Store 31783)

15-E. ORDINANCE 9247-2024

A ZONING ORDINANCE IN RE CASE #66-JAN24-Yaohua Jin

16. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

17. MISCELLANEOUS & NEW BUSINESS

17-A. Motor Fuel Claims in the Amount of $5,792.24

18. EXECUTIVE SESSION

18-A. The City Council may go into executive session to discuss 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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