Metro East Sun

City of Belleville City Council met Sept. 3

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

1. CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR AND EXPLANATION OF DISASTER PROCEDURES

REMINDER: SINCE THE MEETINGS ARE BEING VIDEOTAPED IT IS IMPORTANT THAT EVERYONE SPEAK DIRECTLY INTO A MICROPHONE WHEN SPEAKING.

2. ROLL CALL ALDERPERSONS

3. ROLL CALL DEPARTMENT HEADS

4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

5. PUBLIC HEARING

6. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (2-3 MINUTES PER PERSON)

7. PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITIONS & APPOINTMENTS

7-A. Mayor Gregory will recognize the character word of the month “RESPECT” meaning showing regard for self, others, property and those in authority.

8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

8-A. Motion to approve City Council Meeting and Executive Session Minutes of August 19, 2024

9. CLAIMS, PAYROLL AND DISBURSEMENTS

9-A. Motion to approve claims and disbursements in the amount of $2,581,708.66 payroll in the amount of $1,010,314.24

10. REPORTS

10-A. Motion to approve Treasurer Report - July 2024

10-A(1). Motion to approve Statement of Cash and Investments Report – July 2024

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

11-A. MOTIONS FROM ADMINISTRATION

11-A(1). Motion to approve an Intergovernmental Agreement with  Village of Swansea and Signal Hill Fire Protection  District for subscription services with Omnigo Software LLC for the ITI-CAD ESO Interface

11-A(2). Motion to approve the Special Use Permit for ownership interest Ordinance 8985-2021 to Frances Brennan located at 7307 Old St Louis Road

11-A(3). Motion to approve a four(4) month extension to the Amended Development Agreement with Blounts & Moore Holdings LLC for the acquisition and remodeling of 7300 Twin Pyramid Parkway

11-A(4). Motion to approve Facility Use Agreement form for arts/festival use of 30 Public Square with future approvals  of downtown events

11-B. MOTIONS FROM STREETS & GRADES

11-B(1). Motion to modify Oates Associates existing Work Order 32 for Highland Area Streets to include Construction Administration and Full-Time Construction Observation for contract total of $122,900.00 (ARPA Funds)

11-B(2). Motion to approve a contract with Electrico, Inc. to relocate the light pole to eliminate ADA issue (19 Public Square) in the amount of $28,715.38 (MFT Funds)

11-B(3). Motion to enter into an agreement with Kaskaskia Engineering Group not to exceed $8,000.00 to provide documentation for the ITEP Grant for West Main 12th – 17th Streetscape (TIF 3 Funds)

11-B(4). Motion to approve the addition of 3 streetlights at the estimated monthly fee of $6.60 for each light (313 Dutch Hollow Road, 7201 W Main Street and 300 South 10th Street) (General Funds)

11-C. MOTION FROM PARKS BOARD

11-C(1). Motion to approve a Facility Use Agreement with Little Knights Football Club for non-exclusive use of Jaycees Park (750 West H St) for an annual amount of $2000.00 through June 30, 2028

11-D. MOTIONS FROM ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

11-D(1). 39-JUL24 – MATHEW MARLEN – WESTERN SEVEN TREES LAND TRUST: Request for a Map Amendment to rezone the property commonly known as 7008 West Main Street (07-01.0-415-006) from “C-1” Light Commercial District to “C-2” Heavy Commercial District (Applicable section of the Zoning Code: 162.590) Ward 8. Zoning Board of Appeals recommended APPROVAL with a vote of 6-0

11-D(2). 40-JUL24 AVENUE REALTY ASSOC.: Request for a Sign Installation Permit in the Area of Special Control at 121 South Illinois Street (08-21.0-449-020) located in a “C-2” Heavy Commercial District. (Applicable sections of the City Code: 155.052, 155.053, 155.090) Ward 5. Zoning Board of Appeals recommended APPROVAL with a vote of 6-0

11-D(3). 41-JUL24 SWEET TEA MAE, LLC: Request for a Sign Installation Permit in the Area of Special Control at 28 East Main Street (08-21.0-445-021) located in a “C-2” Heavy Commercial District. (Applicable sections of the City Code: 155.052, 155.053, 155.090) Ward 6. Zoning Board of Appeals recommended APPROVAL with a vote of 6-0

11-D(4). 42-AUG24 – TACTICAL TOWING & RECOVERY: Request for a Use Variance to allow for accessory temporary outdoor storage of towed vehicles at the property commonly known as 600 Rear Lebanon Avenue (08-22.0-105-015) in a “C-2” Heavy Commercial District. (Applicable sections of the Zoning Code: 162.247, 162.570) Ward 1. Zoning Board of Appeals recommended APPROVAL with a vote of 6-0

11-D(5). 43-AUG24 UNITED INK / TIM MIESNER: Request for a Sign Installation Permit in the Area of Special Control at 113 East Main Street (08-22.0-333-027) located in a “C-2” Heavy Commercial District. (Applicable sections of the City Code: 155.052, 155.053, 155.090) Ward 2. Zoning Board of Appeals recommended APPROVAL with a vote of 6-0

11-D(6). 45-AUG24 – CITY OF BELLEVILLE ZONING CODE AMENDMENTS: Request for amendments of Title XV (Land Usage) of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Belleville, Illinois, Section 162.006 “DEFINITIONS” and Section 162.570 “VARIANCES”. Zoning Board of Appeals recommended APPROVAL with a vote of 6-0

12. COMMUNICATIONS

12-A. VIOLENCE PREVENTION OF SW IL - OCTOBER 2024

Request from Violence Prevention Center of SW IL to place purple ribbons for domestic violence awareness month in October on streetlight poles – Downtown Belleville

12-B. HARVEST FESTIVAL – 09/28/2024

Request from LongStory Coffee and Belleville Heart Garden to host the Harvest Festival, Saturday, September 28, 2024, 5:30pm to 8:30pm. Street closure request: South High Street north of RR tracks to north of East Grant Street, East Grant Street from South High to alley, 3:00pm to 9:00pm. Additional City services: “No Parking” signage, trash toters and stage

12-C. WITCHES BREW – 10/17/2024

Request from Down the Hall Homebrew to use Paderborn Square during Witches Walk, Thursday, October 17, 2024, 4:00pm to 9:00pm

12-D. LEARN TO HOMEBREW DAY – 11/02/2024

Request from Down the Hall Homebrew to host Learn to Homebrew Day using Paderborn Square, Saturday, November 2, 2024, 9:00am to 5:00pm

12-E. GEAR JAMMERS CAR SHOW – 09/08/2024

Request from Belleville Gear Jammers to host their Car Show, Sunday, September 8, 2024, 9:00am to 4:00pm at Danny’s Irish Pub. City services: barricades

13. PETITIONS

14. RESOLUTIONS

14-A. RESOLUTION 3519

A Resolution of Support for the City of Belleville 2024 Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) Funding Application for the West Main Streetscape Project (12th to 17th)

15. ORDINANCES

15-A. ORDINANCE 9308-2024

A ZONING ORDINANCE IN RE CASE #39-JUL24-Mathew Marlen – Western Seven Trees Land Trust

15-B. ORDINANCE 9309-2024

A ZONING ORDINANCE IN RE CASE #40-JUL24-Avenue Realty Assoc

15-C. ORDINANCE 9310-2024

A ZONING ORDINANCE IN RE CASE #41-JUL24-Sweet Tea Mae, LLC

15-D. ORDINANCE 9311-2024

A ZONING ORDINANCE IN RE CASE #42-AUG24-Tactical Towing & Recovery

15-E. ORDINANCE 9312-2024

A ZONING ORDINANCE IN RE CASE #43-AUG24-United Ink – Tim Miesner

15-F. ORDINANCE 9313-2024

A ZONING ORDINANCE IN RE CASE #45-AUG24-City of Belleville Zoning Code Amendment

15-G. ORDINANCE 9314-2024

A ZONING ORDINANCE IN RE CASE #47-AUG21-Frances Brennan

16. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

17. MISCELLANEOUS & NEW BUSINESS

17-A. Motor Fuel Claims in the Amount of $164,159.66

18. EXECUTIVE SESSION

18-A. The City Council may go into executive session to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)), collective negotiation matters (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2)), purchase or lease of property (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5)), sale or lease of property (5 ILCS 120(c)(6)) and pending and/or probable/imminent litigation (including civil and workers’ compensation) (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11)).

19. ADJOURNMENT (ALL QUESTIONS RELATING TO THE PRIORITY OF BUSINESS SHALL BE DECIDED BY THE CHAIR WITHOUT DEBATE, SUBJECT TO APPEAL)

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