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City of Edwardsville City Council met July 2

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 Miracle, Morrison, Krause, Warren, Grant and Farrar answered present on roll call. Alderman Patton was absent-excused. 

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

Special Recognition/Proclamations/Oaths 

Mayor Risavy announced the Recognition of the 2024 Police Department Youth Academy. Officer Scruggs came forward to speak about the Police Department Youth Academy. Officer Scruggs said this was the 26th year for the Academy. The program provides a fun, challenging and information summer experience for children. Twenty-three participants attended the Academy. The age range was 11-16 years. Some of the completed activities included: physical fitness tests, CPR/First Aid training, ropes courses, hikes, classroom presentations, and community service project for Glen Ed Pantry. Officer Scruggs thanked all the community support! 

Mayor Risavy opened the Public Comment portion of the meeting. No public comments received. 

Petitions and Communications 

None 

Consent Agenda 

Mayor Risavy read Consent Agenda items as follows: 

•  Approval of minutes of Council Meeting on June 18, 2024 

Mayor Risavy announced a closed session: Purchase or Lease of Real Property for the use of the Public Body pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5). 

City Clerk, Michelle Boyer announced the May 2, 2024 Finance Committee meeting were not in the packet. 

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

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

Legislative & Executive 

Motion by Morrison, second by Krause to approve the Appointment of Holly Newcom to the Edwardsville Public Library Board with a term ending April 2026. 

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

Motion by Morrison, second by Miracle to accept with regret the Resignation of Anya Covington from the Human Relations Committee effective immediately. 

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

Motion by Krause, second by Warren to accept with regret the Resignation of Ryan Downey from the Historic Preservation Commission effective as of June 28, 2024. 

Roll Call: Six Ayes with Aldermen Miracle, Morrison, Krause, Warren, Grant and Farrar 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 $531,089.95. 

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

Motion by Krause, second by Farrar to approve a Resolution Authorizing An Agreement To Encourage Development Within T.I.F. District #2 of the City of Edwardsville, Illinois for the Proposed Buchanan Street Plaza II Redevelopment. 

Alderman Krause commented the proposal was modified. He commented the project is a $7.5 million dollar project. The T.I.F. is capped at $1.9 million and will expire in 2033. The developer will be reimbursed about $850k for demolition, abatement, right of way dedication. and the alleyway clean up. This will include a dedicated parking license for off hours (for the public). Finance approved 2-0 to move forward. 

Chris Byron (developer) came forward to answer questions about available parking. Alderwoman Grant commented that she had calls regarding the T.I.F. and how it affects the schools. Chris Byron commented this has no impact on funds paid into the school district and the city. 

Alderman Krause said the project follows guidelines for the T.I.F extension. 

Alderman Farrar asked about the building of a second building and the T.I.F. No plans are in place. 

Roll Call: Five Ayes with Aldermen Morrison, Krause, Warren, Grant and Farrar voting aye. Alderwoman Miracle abstained. Motion carried. 

Motion by Krause, second by Miracle for Approval of additional IMLRMA (Illinois Municipal League Risk Management Association) Cybersecurity Coverage for Plan Year 2024 for $15,724.00. 

Alderman Krause said this raises the coverage limits for cyber-attacks. 

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

Finance Committee will meet on Thursday, July 11, 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 June 11, 2024 presented for information and file. 

Motion by Warren, second by Morrison for Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Edwardsville and the Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7— in reference to: Intergovernmental Police Service Assistance Agreement (School Resource Officer Program). 

Alderwoman Warren commented each the City enters into cost-sharing agreement with the school district to provide school resource officers. In addition, the City provides officer to instruct the D.A.R.E. curriculum. The district has agreed to reimburse expenses for one of the D.A.R.E. officers. 

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

Motion by Warren, second by Morrison to approve a Resolution Authorizing the Police Department to Apply for the Illinois Office of the Attorney General Organization Retail Crime Grant. 

Alderwoman Warren commented the grant is aimed at investigating, prosecuting and deterring organized retail crime. The grant will assist law enforcement. Grant funds will be used for training, overtime details, and equipment/technology to combat retail theft. Roll Call: Six Ayes with Aldermen Miracle, Morrison, Krause, Warren, Grant and Farrar voting aye. Motion carried. 

Motion by Warren, second by Krause to approve a Resolution Authorizing the Police Department to Apply for the Firehouse Sub Public Safety Foundation Grant. Alderwoman Warren commented the grant aimed at affecting life-saving capabilities. If awarded the grant would fund emergency medical response bags. 

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

Motion by Warren, second by Krause for Approval to purchase a Bobcat G33N-7 Forklift from Wolter, Inc. through the Sourcewell Joint Purchasing Contract for $46,964.31. Alderwoman Warren commented the equipment is for Public Works. It would replace a 1992 forklift. The item is budgeted. 

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

Motion by Warren, second by Krause for Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Oates Associates, Inc. for the Preliminary Engineering of the Illinois 157 Shared Use Path Phase 6. 

Alderwoman Warren commented the agreement is for the design. 

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

Motion by Warren, second by Krause for Approval of a Change Order #1 for Hillsboro Drainage Project for $65,997.18. 

Alderwoman Warren commented the increased amount is for the difference between bid quantities and measured quantities. 

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

Alderwoman Warren presented Change Order #1 for the University Drive Phase 2 Project in the increased amount of $8,680.00 for information and file. 

Public Services Committee will meet on Tuesday, July 09, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. in City Hall. 

Administrative & Community Services Committee 

Minutes of the Administrative & Community Services Committee meeting on June 13, 2024 presented for information and file. 

Motion by Grant, second by Krause for approval of an Ordinance Amending Appendix B (Zoning) of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Edwardsville Regarding Section 1248.2.21 (Satellite Signal Receivers, Solar Panels, and Wind Turbines. 

Alderwoman Grant commented this is similar to Urbana. It discusses ground-mount solar. Alderman Farrar asked if these could be erected in B-2 zoning (Kohl's/Dierbergs) 

Breana Buncher came forward to answer questions. She commented these are considered accessory structures. 

Alderman Farrar asked about the set-back. Breana said they are accessory structures (five feet from the property lines). 

Alderman Farrar asked about screening. Breana commented that would include landscaping. Alderman Krause asked about the state vs. the city landscape requirement. She commented that the City regulations would supersede the state requirements. 

Alderwoman Grant asked about parking lot solar. Breana answered that rooftop is much cheaper than freestanding. 

Eric Williams gave the example of covered parking (canopy) that contained solar panels. Roll Call: Six Ayes with Aldermen Miracle, Morrison, Krause, Warren, Grant and Farrar voting aye. Motion carried. 

Alderwoman Grant presented the minutes from the Historic Preservation Commission meeting held on May 13, 2024 for information and file. 

Administrative Services Committee will meet on Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. in City Hall 

Old Business 

New Business 

Mayor Risavy announced the $21.24 million dollar grant! This is the largest grant ever received by the city. The grant is the Federal Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity Grant. Mayor Risavy thanked Ryan Zwijack, James Arnold, Eric Williams and many others for the effort and work! The grant will include reconstruction of 1- mile of Goshen Road, the Liberty Trail along Goshen Road, installation of round-abouts and EV charging. This was a huge time and effort. Very exciting news for the city! Eric Williams came forward to answer questions about phases, but it is still early in the process. The city will be responsible for hiring the design engineer firm. 

Mayor Risavy announced the Main Street Community Center community BBQ. 

Nate Tingley came forward to review all of the Fourth of July festivities. 

Motion by Morrison, second by Grant to enter into Closed Session at 7:39 p.m. to discuss one item in Executive Session: Purchase or Lease of Real Property for the use of the Public Body pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5). 

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

Council entered into Executive Session at 7:42 p.m. 

Motion by Morrison, second by Grant to end closed session and reconvene council meeting. Roll Call: Six Ayes with Aldermen Miracle, Morrison, Krause, Warren, Grant and Farrar voting aye. Motion carried. 

Council reconvened at 8:24 p.m. 

Action Taken on Executive Session Items 

None 

There being no further action required, Council adjourned at 8:24 p.m. with a motion by Miracle. 

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