Metro East Sun

City of Fairview Heights City Council met Jan. 16.

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 City Clerk Karen J. Kaufhold.

ROLL CALL

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

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

Thomas Kolosieke spoke regarding trash on Glenwood Drive, signage on Willow Drive, drainage at Summit and Wedgewood and panhandler issues.

Joni Martin spoke about a disturbance at Walgreens.

CONSENT AGENDA

Alderman Williams moved to approve the December 19th City Council minutes, Finance Director's Report and the bills and invoices presented for payment in the amount of $2,704,088.13. Seconded by Alderman Wagner.

Roll call on the December 19th City Council minutes, Finance Director's Report and the bills and invoices presented for payment in the amount of $2,704,088.13 showed Aldermen Zimmerman, Vickers, LeFlore, Poletti, Williams, Menn, Frawley, Brumfield and Wagner voting "Yea." Alderman Peck was absent. Motion passed on 9 yeas and 1 absent.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

The Mayor announced that the Community Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 17th at 7:00 P.M.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR

Mayor Kupsky began by reminding everyone to check on neighbors and the elderly during the cold temperatures and there are warming shelters throughout St. Clair County.

The Mayor also noted that the Code Enforcement Department has relocated to the Police Department and the City Clerk's Office has moved within City Hall. 

The Mayor noted the City has received several calls regarding animals during the cold weather. The City is currently reviewing Illinois state codes concerning animals. Mayor Kupsky also spoke on the subject of solicitors and noted an increase in solicitor activity in the City. The Mayor mentioned there are several door to door solicitor applications at the Police Department and all approved solicitors must wear a badge issued by the City.

The Mayor reminded everyone to call the Police Department to report solicitors that are harassing residents or not wearing a badge. Please do not let anyone unfamiliar to you in your home.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS

Alderman Wagner thanked City staff and City Council for following the newly implemented security measures.

Alderman Williams stated that she reported solicitors to the Police Department this past weekend.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

None

NEW BUSINESS

Proposed Ordinance No. 01-'24, an Ordinance providing for the vacating of a tract of land known as "Stonewolf Trail Island" and also providing for the recording of a copy of this Ordinance, together with an accurate map in the Recorder of Deeds Office and filing of same in the County Clerk's Office in St. Clair County. Motion by Alderman Zimmerman. Seconded by Alderman Wagner. Proposed Ordinance No. 01-'24 was read for the first time.

Proposed Resolution No. 01-'24, a Resolution amending Resolution No. 4328-2019, passed December 1.8, 2019; a Resolution adopting a Capital Improvement Priority List.

Motion by Alderman Brumfield. Seconded by Alderman LeFlore.

Roll call on Proposed Resolution No. 01-'24 showed Aldermen Zimmerman, Vickers, LeFlore, Poletti, Williams, Menn, Frawley, Brumfield and Wagner voting "Yea." Alderman Peck was absent.

Proposed Resolution No. 01-'24 passed on 9 yeas and 1 absent.

Proposed Resolution No. 01-'24 now becomes RESOLUTION NO. 4535-2024. 

NEW BUSINESS-continued

Proposed Resolution No. 02-'24, a Resolution for maintenance under the Illinois Highway Code. Motion by Alderman Poletti. Seconded by Alderman LeFlore.

Roll call on Proposed Resolution No. 02-'24 showed Aldermen Zimmerman, Vickers, LeFlore, Poletti, Williams, Menn, Frawley, Brumfield and Wagner voting "Yea." Alderman Peck was absent.

Proposed Resolution No. 02-'24 passed on 9 yeas and 1 absent.

Proposed Resolution No. 02-'24 now becomes RESOLUTION NO. 4536-2024.

Alderman Zimmerman moved to appoint Leroy Elleby, Jr. to the Board of Fire and Police, filling the unexpired term of George Lanxon, term to expire May 1, 2027. Seconded by Alderman Wagner.

Roll call on the motion showed Aldermen Zimmerman, Vickers, LeFlore, Poletti, Williams, Menn, Frawley, Brumfield and Wagner voting "Yea." Alderman Peck was absent.

Motion passes on 9 yeas and 1 absent.

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

Meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. 

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