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City of Edwardsville Administrative and Community Services Committee met May 2

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

PRESENT: EXCUSED: 

Elizabeth Grant 

Andrea Miracle 

Will Krause 

Kevin Head 

Eric Williams 

James Arnold 

Steve Stricklan 

Nate Tingley 

Randi Van Wie 

Chris Farrar 

Jennifer Warren 

John Falcone 

Doug Thompson 

Ron Swain 

Wes Sterling 

PUBLIC COMMENT: None 

1. Approval of Minutes from the April 11, 2024 ACS meeting - Motion to approve (Grant),  seconded (Krause) and voted all ayes to forward to Council 

2. Correspondence & Announcements: 

A. Letter from the Zoning Board of Appeals regarding a Special Use Permit at 128 West Street 

3. Council Matters 

A. FILED FOR SECOND READING: 

1) Ordinance Making Appropriations for the Fiscal Year Beginning the First Tuesday in May, 

A.D., in 2024 and Ending the Monday Proceeding the First Tuesday in May, A.D., 2025- Motion to approve (Grant), seconded (Miracle) and voted all ayes to forward to Council 2) Ordinance Amending Appendix B (Zoning) of the Codified Ordinances of the City of 

Edwardsville Regarding "R-1" Single-Family Residential District Regulations (covered patio/deck regulations) - Steve Stricklan presented information. Jennifer Warren presented information. - Motion to approve (Grant), seconded (Krause) and voted all ayes to forward to Council 

3) Ordinance Amending Chapter 122 - Vegetation of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Edwardsville-Elizabeth Grant gave information from previous discussions. Nate Tingley, Eric Williams and Kevin Head answered questions about the code. John Falcone questioned the State right-of-way. Sarah Cundiff and Chris Farrar proposed text changes. - Motion to approve (Grant), seconded (Krause). Motion and second retracted. Motion to approve with changes (Krause), seconded (Grant) and voted all ayes to forward to Council 

B. NEW ITEMS: 

1) Resolution Approving a Sign Variance for 306 Great Place Drive (Christian Brothers Automotive) - Motion to approve (Grant), seconded (Krause) and voted all nays to  forward to Council 

2) Resolution Approving a Special Use Permit for a Short-Term Rental at 128 West Street  - Steve Stricklan answered questions about the Special Use Permit - Motion to approve (Grant), seconded (Miracle) and voted two ayes and one abstain (Krause) to forward to Council 

3) Resolution to Approve a Contract Between the City of Edwardsville and Pepsi for the Sale of Non-Alcoholic Beverages at City Owned Facilities - Nate Tingley gave information - Motion to approve (Grant), seconded (Miracle) and voted all ayes to forward to Council

4) Approval of Scope Change Request #1 to Performance Contract #PC23-0024 with GRP Wegman for the Wildey Theatre HVAC Efficiency Upgrades - Nate Tingley gave information. Will Krause brought up concerns about State requirements to transition away from natural gas. Need to review electric options. - Motion to approve (Grant), seconded (Miracle). Motion and seconded retracted. Motion to table (Grant), seconded (Krause) and voted all ayes to table 

C. ITEMS HELD IN COMMITTEE: 

1) Approval of Special Event Grant from Edwardsville American Legion Post 199 for the July 

4th Celebrations in an amount not to exceed $7,441.60 for fiscal year 2024-2025 - Doug Thompson, senior vice commander, gave information on how the Legion would use grant funds - Motion to approve (Grant), seconded (Krause) and voted all ayes to forward to Council 

4. Boards & Commissions: 

A. Plan Commission 

B. Zoning Board of Appeals - February 26, 2024 

C. Human Relations Committee 

D. Historic Preservation Committee - March 13, 2024 

E. Edwardsville Environmental Commission - March 13, 2024 

F. Bike and Pedestrian Advisory Committee 

G. Recreation, Arts and Special Events Board 

H. Library Board 

I. Band Board 

5. Old Business: None 

6. New Business: None 

7. Next ACS Meeting: Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers, 118 Hillsboro Ave. 

8. Adjournment - Motion to adjourn (Krause) 

https://www.cityofedwardsville.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05022024-3362