David Hursey, Treasurer | City of O'Fallon
David Hursey, Treasurer | City of O'Fallon
City of O'Fallon City Council met Feb. 5.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
1. OPENING
Procedural: 1.1 CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Roach called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Information, Procedural: 1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Roach led the council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Procedural: 1.3 ROLL CALL
Members present: Ross Rosenberg, Dennis Muyleart, Jerry Albrecht, Jessica Lotz, Andrea Fohne, Todd Roach, Stephanie Smallheer, Christopher Monroe, Aaron Hudson, Tom Vorce, James Campbell, Nathan Parchman, Eric Van Hook
Members Absent: Roy Carney
Action, Minutes: 1.4 APPROVAL OF MINUTES - December 18, 2023
Motion by Jerry Albrecht, second by Dennis Muyleart to approve the minutes of December 18, 2023
Aye: Ross Rosenberg, Dennis Muyleart, Jerry Albrecht, Jessica Lotz, Andrea Fohne, Todd Roach, Stephanie Smallheer, Christopher Monroe, Aaron Hudson, Tom Vorce, James Campbell, Nathan Parchman, Eric Van Hook
Final Resolution: 13 ayes, 1 absent. Motion Carried.
2. PUBLIC HEARING
No public hearings scheduled at this time.
3. CITY PRESENTATIONS
No city presentations were made at this time.
4. REPORTS - PUBLIC COMMENTS
Information: 4.1 PUBLIC COMMENTS
No public comments were made at this time.
5. REPORTS - CLERK'S REPORT
City Clerk Mouser read information regarding the general election which is March 19, 2024. Early Voters can vote as early as February 8, 2024 at St. Clair County Clerk’s Office.
6. REPORTS - MAYOR'S REPORT
Information: 6.1 Happy Birthday to Grant Litteken and Cameron DeWitt
Information: 6.2 Empty Bowl Luncheon is February 14, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., at Gateway Classic Cars
Information: 6.3 City offices are closed February 19 for the Presidents' Day holiday
Information: 6.4 Next City Council Meeting will be on Tuesday, February 20, due to the Presidents' Day holiday on February 19
7. RESOLUTIONS
Action: 7.1 Resolution authorizing a transfer from reserves and budget amendment for the purchase of a tractor for the City of O'Fallon Wastewater Treatment Plant
Motion by Nathan Parchman, second by Jessica Lotz to approve a resolution authorizing a transfer from reserves and budget amendment for the purchase of a tractor for the City of O'Fallon Wastewater Treatment Plant
Aye: Ross Rosenberg, Dennis Muyleart, Jerry Albrecht, Jessica Lotz, Andrea Fohne, Todd Roach, Stephanie Smallheer, Christopher Monroe, Aaron Hudson, Tom Vorce, James Campbell, Nathan Parchman, Eric Van Hook
Final Resolution: 13 ayes, 1 absent. Motion Carried.
Action: 7.2 Resolution authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement with the IL Comptroller's Office regarding access to the Local Debt Recovery Program
Motion by Nathan Parchman, second by James Campbell to authorize an Intergovernmental Agreement by and between the Illinois Office of the Comptroller and the City of O'Fallon regarding Access to the Comptroller's Local Debt Recovery Program
Aye: Ross Rosenberg, Dennis Muyleart, Jerry Albrecht, Jessica Lotz, Andrea Fohne, Todd Roach, Stephanie Smallheer, Christopher Monroe, Aaron Hudson, Tom Vorce, James Campbell, Nathan Parchman, Eric Van Hook
Final Resolution: 13 ayes, 1 absent. Motion Carried.
8. ORDINANCES - 1ST READING
Action: 8.1 Ordinance amending Chapter 121 Video Gaming
Motion by Nathan Parchman, second by James Campbell to consider on 1st reading an ordinance amending Chapter 121 Video Gaming
After a discussion among council on striking through the prorated fees on the amendment, Council Member Roach made a motion to amend the original motion by removing the striking and added back in “The fee for the initial application shall be prorated on a monthly basis if paid after April 30.”
Hearing no second, the motion by Council Member Roach dies and a vote for the original motion is on the floor.
Aye: Ross Rosenberg, Dennis Muyleart, Jerry Albrecht, Jessica Lotz, Andrea Fohne, Stephanie Smallheer, Christopher Monroe, Aaron Hudson, Tom Vorce, James Campbell, Nathan Parchman, Eric Van Hook
Nay: Todd Roach
Final Resolution: 12 ayes, 1nay, 1 absent. Motion Carried.
9. ORDINANCES - 2ND READING
Action: 9.1 Ordinance amending the 2018 International Property Maintenance Code, Chapter 150, Section 150.05, Amendment 6.03 "Non-Residential/Commercial Occupancy Permit Requirements"
Motion by Todd Roach, second by Jessica Lotz to approve on 2nd Reading an Ordinance amending the 2018 International Property Maintenance Code, Chapter 150, Section 150.05, Amendment 6.03 "Non-Residential/Commercial Occupancy Permit Requirements."
Aye: Ross Rosenberg, Dennis Muyleart, Jerry Albrecht, Jessica Lotz, Andrea Fohne, Todd Roach, Stephanie Smallheer, Christopher Monroe, Aaron Hudson, Tom Vorce, James Campbell, Nathan Parchman, Eric Van Hook
Final Resolution: 13 ayes, 1 absent. Motion Carried.
10. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
No additional comments made at this time.
11. REPORTS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Council Member Roach stated that the next meeting scheduled for February 12, 2024 has been cancelled due to lack of business.
12. REPORTS - PUBLIC WORKS
Council Member Rosenberg stated that the next meeting is scheduled for February 26, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.
13. REPORTS - PUBLIC SAFETY
Council Member Vorce stated that the next meeting scheduled for February 12, 2024 has been cancelled due to lack of business.
Information: 13.1 Draft Public Safety Minutes - January 8, 2024
14. REPORTS - PARKS/ENVIRONMENT
Council Member Albrecht stated that the next meeting scheduled for February 12, 2024 has been cancelled due to lack of business.
Information: 14.1 Draft Parks & Environment Minutes - January 8, 2024
15. REPORTS - FINANCE/ADMINISTRATION
Council Member Parchman stated that the next meeting is scheduled for February 26, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.
Action: 15.2 Warrant Approval
Motion by Nathan Parchman, second by James Campbell to approve Warrant #529 in the amount of $4,980,808.43.
Aye: Ross Rosenberg, Dennis Muyleart, Jerry Albrecht, Jessica Lotz, Andrea Fohne, Todd Roach, Stephanie Smallheer, Christopher Monroe, Aaron Hudson, Tom Vorce, James Campbell, Nathan Parchman, Eric Van Hook
Final Resolution: 13 ayes, 1 absent. Motion Carried.
16. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Information: 16.1 CLOSED SESSION - Occasionally, the Council may go into closed session to discuss items covered under 5 ILCS 120/2(b)
Action: 16.2 POSSIBLE ENTRY INTO CLOSED SESSION
Action: 16.3 RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
Action: 16.4 ACTION TAKEN ON EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
17. ADJOURNMENT
Action: 17.1 ADJOURN THE MEETING
Motion by Jerry Albrecht, second by Nathan Parchman to adjourn the meeting.
Final Resolution: All ayes. Motion Carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:22 p.m.
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