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City of Edwardsville City Council met Feb. 6.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Edwardsville City Council took place at 7:00 p.m. at Edwardsville City Hall, located at 118 Hillsboro Avenue in Edwardsville, Illinois, with Mayor Risavy presiding. 

The Pledge of Allegiance recited by all present. 

Council members Krause, Warren, Grant, Farrar, Patton, Miracle and Morrison answered present on roll call. 

Alderman Farrar entered council chamber shortly after roll call. He was marked present. 

Mayor Risavy welcomed everyone in attendance and those viewing on Facebook Live to the meeting. 

Special Recognition/Proclamations/Oaths 

Mayor Risavy announced the Excellence in Edwardsville recognition of Dan Liliensiek. Chief Whiteford nominated Mr. Liliensiek. Mayor Risavy read a description of the nomination. On January 22, 2024, the fire department responded to a house fire. Mr. Liliensiek was fighting the fire with a garden hose. Mr. Liliensiek had previously served as a volunteer fire fighter in Glen Carbon. He called 911, coordinated with a neighbor to get a garden hose to the fire. He was instrumental in keeping the fire at bay. Mr. Liliensiek has been employee of the city for eighteen years. He truly exemplifies excellence in Edwardsville. 

Mayor Risavy announced the recognition of life-saving paramedics: Tanner Sweetman and Chad Lankford. Chief Whiteford came forward for the presentation. In January, the fire department responded to a patient having a heart attack. The paramedics responded, used the technology and tools available in the ambulance, and transported the patient. The hospital immediately treated the patient. Chief Whiteford provided a visual example of the heart showing the blood stopped to the heart. Because of the quick response of Tanner Sweetman and Chad Lankford, a life was saved. Chief Whiteford said the support from the city enables the fire department to assist in saving lives. The right equipment, vehicles and training make all the difference. Chief Whiteford invited the citizen forward to say a few words. Glenna Lock came forward, thanked the paramedics, and expressed her gratitude. She said she felt safe and knew she was receiving the best care. Ms. Lock said she noticed they had exceptional equipment to monitor the situation. She said we have the gold standard in our fire department! All parties involved came forward for a photo. 

Petitions and Communications 

Mayor Risavy presented the December Building Permit Report for information and file. 

Mayor Risavy opened the public comment portion of the meeting. No public comments. 

Consent Agenda 

Mayor Risavy read Consent Agenda items as follows: 

· Approval of minutes of Council Meeting on January 16, 2024 

Motion by Krause, seconded by Farrar to approve the Consent Agenda presented. 

Roll Call on Consent Agenda: Seven Ayes with Aldermen Krause, Warren, Grant, Farrar, Patton, Miracle and Morrison voting aye. Motion carried. 

Legislative & Executive 

Motion by Morrison, second by Krause to approve the Appointment of Cara Lytle to the Environmental Commission with a term ending April 2025. 

Roll Call: Seven Ayes with Aldermen Krause, Warren, Grant, Farrar, Patton, Miracle and Morrison voting aye. Motion carried. 

Motion by Grant, second by Morrison to approve a Class B liquor license- Retail sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises only. Backstage Bar and Patio LLC (old Back Bar), 228 C Main St., Edwardsville IL 62025, Meghan McDonald. 

Roll Call: Seven Ayes with Aldermen Krause, Warren, Grant, Farrar, Patton, Miracle and Morrison voting aye. Motion carried. 

Legal & Judicial 

None 

City Clerk 

None 

Finance Committee 

Motion by Krause, second by Miracle to approve the Claims - The amount - Regular $2,324,741.02 

Roll Call: Seven Ayes with Aldermen Krause, Warren, Grant, Farrar, Patton, Miracle and Morrison voting aye. Motion carried. 

Finance Committee will meet on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. in City Hall located at 118 Hillsboro Avenue, Edwardsville, IL 62025. 

Public Services Committee 

Minutes of the Public Services Committee meeting on January 09, 2024 presented for information and file. 

Motion by Warren, second by Morrison for Approval to Install 2 new Streetlights into the Municipal Streetlight System on Prairie Manor Drive for $2,600.00. 

Alderwoman Warren said there are no streetlights currently. 

Roll Call: Seven Ayes with Aldermen Krause, Warren, Grant, Farrar, Patton, Miracle and Morrison voting aye. Motion carried. 

Motion by Warren, second by Krause for Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Application for Surface Transportation Grant Funds for FY27 from East-West Gateway. 

Alderwoman Warren commented this is the application for Madison Avenue resurfacing from Franklin to Montclair. There is also a proposed shared use path. This is part of a phased approach to improve Madison Avenue to Governors Parkway. 

Roll Call: Seven Ayes with Aldermen Krause, Warren, Grant, Farrar, Patton, Miracle and Morrison voting aye. Motion carried. 

Motion by Warren, second by Krause for Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Application for Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Grant for FY27 from East-West Gateway. 

Alderwoman Warren commented this would be for a shared use path along the south side of Governor Parkway from the existing trail connection at the RP Lumber Center to the MCT Nickel Plate Trail. 

Alderman Farrar asked if this is along the road. Ryan Zwijack came forward and said this would be back from the road with some trees as a buffer. He said the right away is 250 feet and the path will not be close to the road. 

Alderman Krause asked when we would hear about this application (and the previous item). Ryan said May or June. Work would not start until October. 

Roll Call: Seven Ayes with Aldermen Krause, Warren, Grant, Farrar, Patton, Miracle and Morrison voting aye. Motion carried. 

Motion by Warren, second by Krause for Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Application for Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity Grant for FY27 from the U.S. Department of Transportation. 

Alderwoman Warren commented this is an exciting grant opportunity. Ryan Zwijack came forward to present information on the grant. He commented that 1.5 billion dollars are available in this round of grant applications. The grant split is between rural and urban. The area we are looking at using the money for is rural. Rural applications have zero match, meaning it is 100% funded. 

The project had eight criteria. Ryan reviewed the criteria. The project is a shared use path from the Target to the Plummer sports park. It will be a full reconstruction of the road from the Anderson Hospital complex to the sports park, round a bout at Gerber and Goshen, District Drive and Goshen and Ridgeview and Goshen. The shared use path will go down Old Troy Road to connect to the bike trail. It will include 10 electric vehicle-charging stations at the sports park and a full ADA playground (Sports Park). He feels this project meets all criteria. Total of the project is 24.1 million. Ryan does not know timeline for the decision. This is an exciting opportunity for the community. 

Alderman Grant commented she has residents concerned about trees. Ryan said part of the reconstruction includes medians and street trees. 

Alderman Farrar said this would open the Sports Park to bikers. 

Roll Call: Seven Ayes with Aldermen Krause, Warren, Grant, Farrar, Patton, Miracle and Morrison voting aye. Motion carried. 

Motion by Warren, second by Morrison for Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Oates Associates for Right-of-Way Acquisition services for the Troy Road Resurfacing Project, Section #20-00114-00-RS. 

Alderwoman Warren commented this is for the resurfacing project. Alderman Farrar asked about the right of way. Alderman Patton said there is a small section that does not have enough room for sidewalks. The city does not own the right of way. 

Roll Call: Seven Ayes with Aldermen Krause, Warren, Grant, Farrar, Patton, Miracle and Morrison voting aye. Motion carried. 

Motion by Warren, second by Krause for Approval of an IDOT Resolution for Maintenance under the Illinois Highway Code for $582,481.00. 

Alderwoman Warren commented this is assign the motor fuel tax. 

Roll Call: Seven Ayes with Aldermen Krause, Warren, Grant, Farrar, Patton, Miracle and Morrison voting aye. Motion carried. 

Motion by Warren, second by Krause for Approval of Change Order #3 and Final to Kamadulski Excavating and Grading Company, Inc. for the North Buchanan Street Water Main Improvements Contract in the increased amount of $107,631.80. 

Alderwoman Warren commented the additional expenses related to replacing some water lines. Alderman Farrar commented the project is great and the construction is awesome. Roll Call: Seven Ayes with Aldermen Krause, Warren, Grant, Farrar, Patton, Miracle and Morrison voting aye. Motion carried. 

Motion by Warren, second by Morrison for approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Fire Department to Purchase Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Awarded with the 2022 Assistance to Firefighters Grant. 

Chief Whiteford came forward to provide explanation. He commented this is a FEMA grant to assist fire department with replacing equipment. The city received the $330,000 grant to replace the equipment. The grant has a ten percent match, but that was budgeted. Alderman Grant asked about the date. Chief Whiteford said COVID delayed the grant funding. Roll Call: Seven Ayes with Aldermen Krause, Warren, Grant, Farrar, Patton, Miracle and Morrison voting aye. Motion carried. 

Motion by Warren, second by Morrison for approval of a Resolution Approving Recapture Agreement for Traffic Signals and Roadway Improvements between the City of Edwardsville, Madison County and Park North, LLC for the Park North Development. 

Jeff Berkbigler commented this agreement is between the county, the city and Park North, LLC. The purpose is to recapture funds from building out the intersection. If or when development occurs on the north side of the intersection, those developers would be required to contribute to the costs. The county will pass the same resolution. The agreement is triggered by a traffic study. Mr. Berkbigler commented the development would likely have to be commercial. 

Alderman Farrar said the north side is a much larger piece of land. He asked about that development. 

Chris Byron came forward and said if they utilize Route 143, it would not trigger. If a traffic study is triggered off Blackburn that is when the agreement would come into effect. Mr. Byron said it only matters if Blackburn Road is developed. 

Roll Call: Seven Ayes with Aldermen Krause, Warren, Grant, Farrar, Patton, Miracle and Morrison voting aye. Motion carried. 

Public Services Committee will meet on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. in City Hall. 

Administrative & Community Services Committee 

Minutes of the Administrative &Community Services Committee meeting on January 11, 2024 presented for information and file. 

Motion by Grant, second by Miracle to approve a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Apply for Park Commission Funds from Madison County. 

Alderwoman Grant commented this would finish the loan for Plummer Park. Nate Tingley said the first phase of the park (loan) has a balance. This grant would go to pay off the balance. 

Roll Call: Seven Ayes with Aldermen Krause, Warren, Grant, Farrar, Patton, Miracle and Morrison voting aye. Motion carried. 

Motion by Grant, second by Krause to approve a City of Edwardsville Commercial Building Façade Application for Zoey Girl Holdings, LLC at 220 St. Louis Street in the amount not to exceed $11,517.25. 

Alderwoman Grant commented this is not in a TIF. The project is a complete facelift of the façade. 

Roll Call: Seven Ayes with Aldermen Krause, Warren, Grant, Farrar, Patton, Miracle and Morrison voting aye. Motion carried. 

Alderman Grant presented the minutes from the Historic Preservation Commission - 11-08- 2023, Edwardsville Beautification and Tree Commission-12-13-2023 and Cool Cities - 12- 21-2023 for information and file. 

Administrative and Community Services Committee will meet on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 5 p.m. in City Hall 

Old Business 

New Business 

Mayor Risavy reminded everyone about Envision Edwardsville 2044. Please spread the word to fill out the survey. 

Closed Session 

Action Taken on Executive Session Items 

None. 

There being no further action required, Council adjourned at 7:43 p.m. with a motion by Miracle. 

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