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City of Collinsville City Council met Feb. 13.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

City Council 

Councilman Donna Green 

Councilman David Jerome 

Councilman Tony Hausmann 

Councilman Tony Fuhrmann 

Mayor Jeff Stehman 

City Manager Derek Jackson 

Corporate Counsel Steve Giacoletto 

City Clerk Kim Wasser 

A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER 

Mayor Stehman called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. 

B. ROLL CALL 

Also present: City Manager Derek Jackson, Corporate Counsel Steve Giacoletto, and City Clerk  Kim Wasser. 

Present: 5 - Councilman David Jerome, Councilman Tony Hausmann, Councilman Tony Fuhrmann, Councilman Donna Green, and Mayor Jeff Stehman 

Absent: 0

C. INVOCATION 

Delivered by Pastor David Seaton of Heights Community Church. 

D. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 

Recited. 

E. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITION/PRESENTATIONS 

1. Swearing In of new Firefighter/Paramedic Mitchell Kimble 

Chief John Bailot welcomed Mitch Kimble to the Collinsville Fire Department. Mayor Stehman  swore him (Kimble) in. 

F. BUSINESS PRIOR TO PUBLIC INPUT 

1. Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Section 17.060.050. - Fence or Wall, Accessory Use of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Collinsville. 

Agenda Item Report 

Ordinance 

Agenda Item Report January 9, 2024 Meeting 

Senior Planner Caitlin Rice gave a brief overview of previous discussions regarding the fence amendment to permit chain-link fencing. She advised this proposal is based on those discussions: Vinyl or powder coated chain-link fencing on residential property shall be permitted up to 4' tall. Clarified that fences use to screen outdoor storage or equipment permitted up to 8' tall. 

Chain-link fencing shall be constructed with standard post and frame, including top rail.  

Vinyl or powder coated chain-link fencing shall not be permitted on corner lots, with 2 front yard at  intersecting streets (with additional language as option)  

Option 1 - coated chain-link permitted 15' from secondary front yard property line for corner lots. 

Option 2 - coated chain-link shall not be constructed in secondary front yard, restricted to in-line  with home.  

She advised this amendment is being proposed as the Community Developments has received many inquiries from residents wanting to use chain-link fencing on their property. She highlighted  surrounding municipalities as a comparison as to how they regulate fencing.  

She displayed pictures of the proposed vinyl/powder coated chain-link fencing in comparison to industrial style fencing.

A discussion was had regarding fencing on corner and double frontage lots. Pictures were displayed  identifying the difference. They spoke of where fencing is currently permitted on these types of lots and what is being proposed: 

If the property is a corner lot (lot abutting up to 2 or more streets at their intersection), vinyl or powder coated chain-link fencing is not permitted. 

If property has double frontage (lot having frontage on 2 nonintersecting streets), vinyl or powder coated chain-link would be permitted on rear property line. Again, she mentioned Option 1 or 2 regarding setback placement of fencing.  

Councilman Fuhrmann inquired as to how many requests the department receives for chain-link fencing. Ms. Rice advised the requests are seasonal but is a common request.  

Mayor Stehman spoke in favor of Option 1 as it gives relief to the homeowner and is similar to other  communities. Ms. Rice clarified that Option 1 would permit coated chain-link fencing 15' from  secondary front yard property line for corner lots.  

Councilman Jerome thanked Ms. Rice and Director Taylor for talking with him earlier. He mentioned other cities with new neighborhoods that do not permit chain-link fencing. He advised chain-link replaced barbed wire fencing and was used for security purposes for industrial sites. He spoke of  different types of chain-link fencing and advised he was not in favor of any fencing material above the  top rail as it is a safety hazard. He indicated vinyl/powder coated fencing is not necessarily a cost  effective alternative. He advised coated fencing is baked on and not easily repairable. He mentioned fading from sun exposure.  

Brief discussion was had regarding the appearance and safety concerns when chain-link fencing extends past the top rail. They also discussed whether or not chain-link has a negative impact on property value and if it is aesthetically pleasing or not.  

Councilman Green inquired if chain-link would be permitted in the front yard and referenced Figure 2 Corner Lots. Ms. Rice indicated the front porch protrudes out past the front plat building lines in the  referenced picture. She (Rice) advised all fencing is permitted under these and in place guidelines. Councilman Green spoke of not being in favor of chain-link fencing in the front yard.  

Mayor Stehman asked staff to amend based on Council's discussion and bring the item back at a  future meeting.  

No action was taken. 

G. COUNCIL DISCUSSION 

H. SPEAKERS FROM THE FLOOR 

None. 

I. COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS - MAYOR 

None. 

J COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBERS None. 

K. COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS - CITY STAFF 

Parks and Recreation Director Kimberly Caughran spoke of upcoming events: 

Sustainability Series - February 25 at Willoughby Farm 

Composting Series - Willoughby Farm 

L. CONSENT AGENDA 

City Clerk Wasser read the Consent Agenda. 

1. Motion to Approve Payment of Bills for the Period Ending February 2, 2024  in the Amount of $1,569,297.20 

2. Motion to Approve Payroll for the Period Ending January 19, 2024 in the  Amount of $947,448.48 

BOARD LIST PE 01-19-24 

3. Motion to Approve Minutes of the January 23, 2024 Council Meeting 

Agenda Item Report Draft Minutes 

4. Ordinance Accepting an Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission Settlement Contract Lump Sum Petition and Order (Andy Miles) 

Mayor Stehman asked if the Council wished to pull any items prior to a Motion. No items were pulled. A motion was made by Councilman Fuhrmann, seconded by Councilman Hausmann, to approve the Consent  Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: 

Aye: 5 - Jerome, Hausmann, Fuhrmann, Green, and Stehman 

Nay: 0  

Absent: 0  

Abstain: 0  

M. NEW BUSINESS 

1. Ordinance Increasing the 2024 Expenditure Budgets in the General Fund,  Water/Wastewater Fund and Capital Project Fund (Capital Carryover and Operational Changes) 

Agenda Item Report Ordinance 

Finance Director Dustin Ziebold advised this Ordinance would appropriate funding for several projects that were approved for 2023 but not completed within the fiscal year as well as operational  changes. The total appropriate is $546,225.  

A motion was made by Councilman Jerome, seconded by Councilman Green to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: 

Aye: 5 - Jerome, Hausmann, Fuhrmann, Green, and Stehman 

Nay: 0  

Absent: 0  

Abstain: 0  

2. Ordinance Authorizing the Purchase of two 2023 Ford Police Interceptor  Vehicles from Lou Fusz Ford for $91,541.00 

Agenda Item Report Ordinance 

Lou Fusz Buyers Order 2023 CIP Project Sheet 

Police Chief Steve Evans advised this Ordinance would authorize the purchase of 2 Ford Police  Interceptor vehicles from Lou Fusz in the amount of $91,541. He advised 3 vehicles were previously  approved in the 2023 CIP and were ordered from Morrow Bros.; however, the order is still pending  due to inventory shortage from the factory. Lou Fusz currently has 2 Ford Police Interceptors on their  lot and available for purchase. This immediate purchase would complete 2 out of the 3 cars for the  2023 patrol fleet order. He advised if the original order with Morrow Bros. arrives, 1 of the vehicles  will complete the 2023 CIP and the other 2 will satisfy the 2024 CIP. 

A motion was made by Councilman Hausmann, seconded by Councilman Fuhrmann to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: 

Aye: 5 - Jerome, Hausmann, Fuhrmann, Green, and Stehman 

Nay: 0  

Absent: 0  

Abstain: 0  

3. An Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Contract with ActiveNet for Software Services 

Agenda Item Report 

Ordinance 

Contract 

Director Caughran advised this Ordinance would authorize a contract with ActiveNet for software  services in the Parks and Recreation Department. This contract would be subscription based rather  than previous agreement. She highlighted cost savings terms in this agreement to include a decrease in  credit card transaction fees in which the consumer will pay instead of the City.  

A motion was made by Councilman Jerome, seconded by Councilman  

City Council Minutes - Final February 13, 2024 Hausmann to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: 

Aye: 5 - Jerome, Hausmann, Fuhrmann, Green, and Stehman 

Nay: 0  

Absent: 0  

Abstain: 0  

N. OLD BUSINESS 

O. CLOSED SESSION 

Mayor Stehman asked for a motion to proceed into closed session in accordance with 5 ILCS  120/2(c): 

5. The purchase or lease of real property 

A motion was made by Councilman Fuhrmann, seconded by Councilman Green to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: 

Aye: 5 - Jerome, Hausmann, Fuhrmann, Green, and Stehman 

Nay: 0  

Absent: 0  

Abstain: 0  

P. ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Q. ADJOURNMENT 

A motion was made by Councilman Jerome, seconded by Councilman  Hausmann to adjourn at 7:30 pm. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Jerome, Hausmann, Fuhrmann, Green, and Stehman 

Nay: 0  

Absent: 0  

Abstain: 0  

ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL DURING SPEAKERS FROM THE FLOOR 

Below are the rules for input during City Council meetings as set out in Ordinance No. 4765 entitled “Ordinance Governing Speakers From the Floor During Meetings of the City Council and the Commission, Boards, and  Sub-Bodies of Collinsville, Illinois”. Speakers may address the Council during the time designated as Speakers  From the Floor on the agenda.  

RULE 1: Speakers shall be allowed only during “Speakers from the Floor,” or at any other time if requested by a member of the City Council. 

RULE 2: Input must relate to a matter under the authority of the City of Collinsville. 

RULE 3: Upon request by the meeting Chairman for speakers from the floor, a prospective speaker shall express  the desire to speak, be recognized by the meeting Chairman, approach the designated podium, and state their  name and general subject matter to which they will address the City Council. 

RULE 4: After establishing their identity, prospective speakers shall immediately address only the City Council. 

RULE 5: Each speaker is limited to four (4) minutes to address the City Council. No extensions will be granted and no time shall be compensated to the speaker resulting from interruptions by or discussion with the City Council, City Manager, or any other City officer or employee. 

RULE 6: Speakers shall address only the City Council collectively or its members individually. Speakers shall speak to issues and shall refrain from personal attacks on City appointed officials and employees. Speakers may not address issues related to pending litigation in which the City or its subsidiary bodies, officers, agents, employees, boards or commissions is a party.  

RULE 7: Speakers shall not be permitted to advertise, solicit, request, urge, summon, or cajole the City Council or  the general public, except as otherwise provided for herein, with regard to any products, goods, services, information, gains, losses, advantages, consequences, or any other similar matter, notwithstanding that there may or may not be any pecuniary, monetary, financial or property gain, loss, or benefit to the speaker or any other person or entity. 

RULE 8: Speakers shall act and speak with decorum and conform to conventional social manners in speech, writing, dress, and behavior. The audience shall refrain from conduct that disrupts the meeting in any way such  as clapping, booing, loud talking or outbursts. A speaker may be immediately terminated at the meeting  Chairman’s discretion. 

RULE 9: Determination of breaches of this Ordinance shall be made by the meeting Chairman. The meeting  Chairman customarily will warn the speaker or members of the audience of inappropriate behavior through one  warning use of the gavel. Subsequent inappropriate behavior shall result in the immediate removal of the  responsible parties at the discretion of the meeting Chairman. 

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