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City of Belleville City Council met April 1

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

Excused: 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 Human Resources, Asst. Director of Economic Development, Planning & Zoning, Eric Schauster; Director of Maintenance, Mike Schaefer. 

Excused: Finance Director, Jamie Maitret; Director of Economic Development, Planning & Zoning, Clifford Cross; Director of Human Resources, William Clay. 

PLEDGE 

PUBLIC HEARING 

Mayor Gregory opened the Public Hearing regarding the proposed annual City of Belleville budget for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2024 and ending on April 30, 2025 on 7:02 p.m. 

Mayor Gregory: With no additional comments we will close the Public Hearing at 7:03 p.m., and this will be voted on at the April 15, 2024 meeting. 

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 

Sean McElligott: 124 South 18th Street. I almost forgot my address. I came to talk to the board about the public Farmer's Market that is being planned out, I was a skeptic at first but Clayton, Kirkwood, Edwardsville, they all have a Farmer's Market and it is actually good advertisement for the downtown area. That is just my two cents. 

PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITIONS & APPOINTMENTS 

Mayor Gregory recognized the Character word of the month "COOPERATION” working together in a peaceful way 

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

Mayor Gregory's recommendations to appoint Alexandra Dixon to serve on the Historic Preservation Commission and to serve the remainder of a term expiring July 3, 2024 

Mayor Gregory's recommendation for the reappointment of Ken Keeney to serve a 2-year term on the Building Code Board 

All members present voted aye. 

Motion carries. 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

Alderperson Eros made a motion second by Alderperson Schaefer to approve the City Council Minutes of March 18, 2024. 

All members voted aye. 

Motion carries. 

CLAIMS, PAYROLL AND DISBURSEMENTS 

Alderperson Schneider made a motion second by Alderperson Schaefer to approve claims and disbursements in the amount of $10,239,471.47 and payroll in the amount of $950,771.94. 

Members voting aye on roll call: Whitaker, Schneider, Duco, Eros, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Weygandt, Sullivan, Osthoff. (15) 

Motion carries. 

REPORTS 

Alderperson Rothweiler made a motion second by Alderperson Eros to approve Treasurer Report · February 2024 and a motion to approve Statement of Cash and Investments Report – February 2024 

All members present voted aye. 

Motion carries. 

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

PUBLIC HEALTH & HOUSING 

Alderperson Rothweiler made a motion second by Alderperson Eros to amend Title XV (Land Usage), Chapter 150 (Building Code; Building Regulations) Section 150.32 (Building Permit Fees) to increase swimming pool permits to $100.00. 

All members present voted aye. 

Motion carries. 

ORDINANCE & LEGAL REVIEW 

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

Motion to amend Title V (Public Works), Chapter 50 (Sewers) Section 50.021 (Lien Rights, Collection and Occupancy Permit) and Title IX (General Regulations), Chapter 92 (Health and Sanitation) and Section 92.23 (Fee Collection, Lien Rights, Collection and Occupancy) - sewer penalties. 

Motion to amend Title III (Administration), Chapter 33 (Public Safety; Law Enforcement), by adding Section 33.049 (Non-Emergency Medical Assistance Fee) 

Raffi Ovian: I just want to make sure that I understand 11-B(1), (inaudible) collection on the liens (inaudible) are we talking about increasing the fines here. 

City Treasurer Biermann: It is not the liens, it is just the penalties on the sewer bills. 

City Clerk Gain Meyer: That is just how it is titled, the section of the Ordinance that has that title in it. 

Mayor Gregory: I just want to clarify, the $100 for the pool that is for permits is that correct? 

All members present voted aye. 

Motion carries. 

ADMINISTRATION 

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

Motion to approve Memorandums of Understanding with The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 1765; IL Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council - Belleville Police Officers and Sergeants; IL Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council - Belleville Police Telecommunicators and Secretaries; Laborers International Union of North America Local 459; International Union of Operating Engineers Local 148; International Union of Building Service Employees Local 116; Teamsters, Petroleum and Allied Trades Local 50 - Clerical Employees; Teamsters, Petroleum and Allied Trades Local 50 – Drivers, Helpers, and Recreation Maintenance Workers regarding the first $750.00 per month towards insurance premiums. 

Motion to approve the Special Use Permit for ownership interest change Ordinance 8918-2021 to The Quarter Group, LLC/Philip Michael Riede located at 124-126 East Main Street 

Motion to approve a Proposal for Architectural Services from Killeen Studio Architects for Design Services in an amount not to exceed $38,500.00 for the City Market Project (117 South Illinois Street) 

Motion to approve the purchase of a Chevy Tahoe from Miles Chevrolet using the state rate in the amount of $52,983.00 and cancelling the order for one of two Ford expeditions from Broadway Ford with a restocking fee of $600.00. 

Alderperson Schneider: I have some questions, why would we have to pay the restocking fee if it is the dealerships fault that we didn't get the car and now we are already - - 

City Clerk Gain Meyer: We already ordered it, and it is already being produced. We are the one choosing to cancel it because we have the ability to get something faster. It is already in production. 

Members voting aye on roll call: Schneider, Duco, Eros, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Weygandt, Sullivan, Osthoff, Whitaker. (15) 

Motion carries. 

COMMUNICATIONS 

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

MEPSI PRIDE BLOCK PARTY – 06/08/2024 

Request from MEPSI and Shoehorn Brewing to host Pride Block Party, Saturday, June 8, 2024, 6:00pm to 11:00pm. Street closure request: North Church Street from East Main to alley entrances and use of Paderborn Square, 10:00am to 11:59pm. Additional City services: "No Parking" signage, picnic tables, electric and trash toters. 

BREAST CANCER & DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS −10/05/2024 

Request from New Antioch MBC to host a Breast Cancer & Domestic Violence Awareness Walk, Saturday, October 5, 2024, 9:00am to 11:00am at Laderman Park 

CINCO de MAYO – 05/05/2024 

Request from Casa Maria to host Cinco de Mayo, Sunday, May 5, 2024, 11:00am to 11:00pm with music. Use of City parking lot for tent, 8:00am to 11:59pm at corner of North High and East “A” Street. Additional City request: "No Parking" signage and barricades 

All members present voted aye. 

Motion carries. 

ORDINANCES 

Alderperson Ferguson made a motion second by Alderperson Eros to read Ordinances 9263, 9264, 9265, and 9266 by title only. 

All members present voted aye. 

Motion carries. 

Alderperson Eros made a motion second by Alderperson Schaefer to approve the following Ordinances: 

ORDINANCE 9263-2024 

An Ordinance Amending Title XV (Land Usage), Chapter 150 (Building Code; Building Regulations), Section 150.32 (Building Permit Fees) of the Revised Code of Ordinances of the City of Belleville, as Amended 

ORDINANCE 9264-2024 

An Ordinance Amending Title V (Public Works), Chapter 50 (Sewers), Section 50.021 (Lien Rights, Collection and Occupancy Permit) and Amending Title IX (General Regulations), Chapter 92 (Health and Sanitation), Section 92.23 (Fee Collection, Lien Rights, Collection and Occupancy) of the Revised Code of Ordinances of the City of Belleville, as Amended 

ORDINANCE 9265-2024 

Motion to amend Title III (Administration), Chapter 33 (Public Safety; Law Enforcement), by adding Section 33.049 (Non-Emergency Medical Assistance Fee) of the Revised Code of Ordinances of the City of Belleville, as Amended 

ORDINANCE 9266-2024 

A Zoning Ordinance in RE CASE #09-FEB24 - The Quarter Group, LLC/Philip Michael Riede 

Members voting aye on roll call: Duco, Eros, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Weygandt, Sullivan, Osthoff, Whitaker, Schneider. (15) 

Motion carries. 

None. 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS 

MISCELLANEOUS & NEW BUSINESS 

Alderperson Schneider made a motion second by Alderperson Ferguson to pay the Motor Fuel Claims in the Amount of $15,456.45. 

Members voting aye on roll call: Eros, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Weygandt, Sullivan, Osthoff, Whitaker, Schneider, Duco. (15) 

Motion carries. 

None. 

EXECUTIVE SESSION 

ADJOURNMENT 

Alderperson Eros made a motion second by Alderperson Schaefer to adjourn at 7:16 p.m. 

All members present voted aye. 

Motion carries. 

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