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City of Belleville City Council met Jan. 16.

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 Anthony, Alderperson Ovian, Alderperson Dintelman, Alderperson Schaefer, Alderperson Stiehl, Alderperson Rothweiler, Alderperson Weygandt, Alderperson Sullivan, Alderperson Osthoff. 

Excused: Alderperson Ferguson, Alderperson Elmore. 

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; Director of Public Works, Jason Poole; Director of Wastewater, Randy Smith; Library Director, Leander Spearman; Interim Director of IT, Ty Buckner; City Engineer, Scott Saeger; Director of Health, Housing & Building, Scott Tyler; Director of Economic Development, Planning & Zoning, Clifford Cross; Director of Maintenance, Mike Schaefer; Director of Recreation, Don LaChance. 

Excused: Finance Director, Jamie Maitret; Director of Human Resources, William Clay 

PLEDGE 

PUBLIC HEARING None. 

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION None. 

PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITIONS & APPOINTMENTS 

Mayor Gregory recommended the appointment of Neil "Skip" MacEwen to serve the remainder of a term on the Zoning Board of Appeals expiring May 2024. 

Alderperson Eros made a motion second by Alderperson Schaefer to approve the recommendation. 

All members present voted aye. 

Motion carries. 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

Alderperson Schaefer made a motion second by Alderperson Schneider to approve the City Council Minutes of January 2, 2024. 

Members voted aye. 

Motion carries. 

CLAIMS, PAYROLL AND DISBURSEMENTS 

Alderperson Rothweiler made a motion second by Alderperson Eros to approve claims and disbursements in the amount of $1,868,857.37 and payroll in the amount of $985,927.62. 

Members voting aye on roll call: Whitaker, Schneider, Duco, Eros, Randle, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Weygandt, Sullivan, Osthoff. (14) 

Motion carries. 

REPORTS None. 

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

ADMINISTRATION 

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

Motion to approve a grant agreement with the IL Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity for the Tourism Attraction & Festivals Grant Program in the amount of $424,850.00 for the City Market Project 

Members voting aye on roll call: Schneider, Duco, Eros, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Weygandt, Sullivan, Osthoff, Whitaker. (13) 

Members voting nay on roll call: Randle (1) 

Motion carried. 

Alderperson Eros made a motion second by Alderperson Stiehl to approve the amended Schedule of Fees for FY2023-2024 

Members voting aye on roll call: Duco, Eros, Randle, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Weygandt, Sullivan, Osthoff, Whitaker, Schneider. (14) 

Motion carried. 

POLICE & FIRE COMMITTEE 

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

Motion to approve a recurring subscription with Power DMS "PlanIT Scheduling Software", February 1, 2024 through January 1, 2025 in the amount of $4,197.60. 

Motion authorizing the sale/conversion of a 2001 Ford E-350 (VIN: 37601), 2003 E-One Typhoon Pumper (VIN: 06607), miscellaneous Halogen Flood Lights and one 2023 TFT 4" Ball Intake Valve from the Fire Department 

Motion to approve a contract with Vector Solutions Premium Software in the amount of $7650.00 per year, March 1, 2024 through February 28, 2027 with the Fire Department 

Members voting aye on roll call: Eros, Randle, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Weygandt, Sullivan, Osthoff, Whitaker, Schneider, Duco. (14) 

Motions carry. 

PARKS BOARD 

Alderperson Dintelman made a motion second by Alderperson Schaefer to approve an agreement with TWM, Inc., in the amount of $12,500.00 for survey and design services for restroom, concession and seating at Citizens Park upper diamond (TIF 3, MEPRD Grant) 

Members voting aye on roll call: Randle, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Weygandt, Sullivan, Osthoff, Whitaker, Schneider, Duco, Eros. (14) 

Motion carries. 

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & ANNEXATION 

Alderperson Randle made a motion second by Alderperson Eros to approve a Development Agreement with Eye on Design, Inc. for façade improvements at 309 East Main Street 

Members voting aye on roll call: Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Weygandt, Sullivan, Osthoff, Whitaker, Schneider, Duco, Eros, Randle. (14) 

Motion carries. 

Alderperson Randle made a motion second by Alderperson Eros to approve the Economic Development Strategic Plan 

Members voting aye on roll call: Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Weygandt, Sullivan, Osthoff, Whitaker, Schneider, Duco, Eros, Randle, Anthony. (14) 

Motion carries. 

COMMUNICATIONS 

BIERSTACHELN FESTIVAL – 02/17/2024 

Request from Shoehorn Brewing to host the Bierstacheln Festival, Saturday, February 17, 2024, 12:00pm to 10:00pm. Street closure request: use of Paderborn Square and 2 parking spots on west side of North Church before alley (not to include ADA parking). Additional City services: picnic tables, cones and approval for fire pits following Fire Department guidelines. 

Alderperson Rothweiler made a motion second by Alderperson Schaefer to approve the request. 

All members present voted aye. 

Motion carries. 

PETITIONS 

None. 

RESOLUTIONS 

Alderperson Randle made a motion second by Alderperson Eros to read Resolution 3496 by title only. 

All members present voted aye. 

RESOLUTION 3496 

Resolution Authoring and Directing Application to the 2024 Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (STP) for the Purpose of Resurfacing West Main Street from 44th Street to 49th Street. 

Alderperson Randle made a motion second by Alderperson Eros to approve the resolution as read. 

Members voting aye on roll call: Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Weygandt, Sullivan, Osthoff, Whitaker, Schneider, Duco, Eros, Randle, Anthony, Ovian. (14) 

Motion carries. 

ORDINANCES 

Alderperson Stiehl made a motion second by Alderperson Schaefer to read Ordinance9236 and 9242 by title only. 

All members present voted aye. 

Motion carries. 

ORDINANCE 9236-2024 

A Zoning Ordinance in RE CASE #59-DEC23 - Beyond Living/Hillwood Trust 

ORDINANCE 9242-2024 

An Ordinance Authorizing Sale/Conversion of Personal Property (2001 Ford E-250, 2003 E-One Typhoon Pumper, Halogen Flood Lights and 2023 TFT 4" Ball Intake Valve - Belleville Fire Department) 

Alderperson Schaefer made a motion second by Alderperson Eros to approve the Ordinances as read. 

Members voting aye on roll call: Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Weygandt, Sullivan, Osthoff, Whitaker, Schneider, Duco, Eros, Randle, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman. (14) 

Motion carries 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. 

MISCELLANEOUS & NEW BUSINESS 

Alderperson Dintelman made a motion second by Alderperson Schaefer to pay the Motor Fuel Claims in the Amount of $20,616.30. 

Members voting aye on roll call: Stiehl, Rothweiler, Weygandt, Sullivan, Osthoff, Whitaker, Schneider, Duco, Eros, Randle, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer. (14) 

Motion carries. 

ADJOURNMENT 

Alderperson Randle made a motion second by Alderperson Schaefer to adjourn at 7:14 p.m. 

All members voted aye. 

Motion carries.

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