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City of Fairview Heights City Council met Aug. 6

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

The regular meeting of the Fairview Heights City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Mark T. Kupsky virtually with the meeting being held in the City Council Chambers, 10025 Bunkum Road, Fairview Heights, IL and also conducted virtually for guest attendees and City Council members per Resolution 4391-2021 with the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by City Clerk Karen Kaufhold.

ROLL CALL

Roll call of Aldermen present: Aldermen Pat Peck, Ryan Vickers, Anthony LeFlore, Bill Poletti, Denise Williams, Frank Menn, Josh Frawley, Brenda Wagner and Harry Zimmerman. Aldermen Barbara Brumfield arrived late. City Clerk Karen Kaufhold and Attorney Andrew Hoerner were present.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

None

CONSENT AGENDA

Alderman Pat Peck moved to approve the July 16th City Council minutes. Seconded by Alderman Anthony LeFlore.

Roll call on the July 16th City Council minutes showed Aldermen Peck, LeFlore, Poletti, Williams, Menn, Frawley, Wagner, and Zimmerman, voting “Yea”. Aldermen Vickers and Brumfield were absent for the vote. Motion passed with 8 yeas and 2 absent.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

The Mayor announced there will be Operations and Administration meeting on June 24, 2024. The correct date is August 14th, 2024 at 7:00 P.M.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR

Mayor Kupsky began by stating there was a black bear spotted near the Metro Link Station in Fairview Heights, so be cautious of your surroundings. Mayor stated there is another heat advisory so please check on your neighbors and seniors. Mayor Kupsky mentioned Covid is out there so be aware and if you’re not feeling well have yourself checked. Mayor had a few announcements; Big Lots is closing and Starbucks will be opening soon. As President of Illinois Municipal League (IML), Mayor Kupsky had the pleasure of hosting the IML’s summer meeting, it was very successful and wanted to thank everyone for all their support.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS

Alderman Pat Peck announced Trekking for Trash is this Saturday, August 10, 2024.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

None

NEW BUSINESS

Proposed Ordinance No. 08-’24 an Ordinance amending Chapter 7 (Building Code Regulations) of the Revised Code of Ordinances of the City of Fairview Heights, Illinois by adding new Article V (Vacant Property Program). Motion by Alderman Zimmerman. Seconded by Alderman Wagner. Proposed Ordinance No. 08-’24 was read for the first time.

Proposed Resolution No. 40-’24 a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a purchase agreement with Morrow Brothers for the purchase of a 2023 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab Truck for use by the Parks and Recreation Department. Motion by Alderman Poletti. Seconded by Alderman Wagner. Roll call on the Proposed Resolution No. 40-’24 showed Aldermen Peck, Vickers, LeFlore, Poletti, Williams, Menn, Frawley, Brumfield, Wagner, and Zimmerman voting “Yea”.

Proposed Resolution No. 40-’24 passed on 10 yeas.

Proposed Resolution No. 40-’24 now becomes RESOLUTION NO. 4574-2024

Proposed Resolution No. 41-’24 a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a purchase agreement with Morrow Brothers for the purchase of a 2024 Ford F-250, 4x4 Truck with snowplow for use by the Parks and Recreation Department. Motion by Alderman Wagner. Seconded by Alderman Poletti. Roll call on the Proposed Resolution No. 41-’24 showed Aldermen Peck, Vickers, LeFlore, Poletti, Williams, Menn, Frawley, Brumfield, Wagner, and Zimmerman voting “Yea”.

Proposed Resolution No. 41-’24 passed on 10 yeas.

Proposed Resolution No. 41-’24 now becomes RESOLUTION NO. 4575-2024

Proposed Resolution No. 42-’24 a Resolution authorizing the Mayor on behalf of the city to enter into a funding agreement with East West Gateway Council of Governments in relation to the 2024 State

Planning and Research Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. Motion by Alderman Brumfield. Seconded by Alderman Wagner.

Roll call on the Proposed Resolution No. 42-’24 showed Aldermen Peck, Vickers, LeFlore, Poletti, Williams, Menn, Frawley, Brumfield, Wagner, and Zimmerman voting “Yea”.

Proposed Resolution No. 42-’24 passed on 10 yeas.

Proposed Resolution No. 42-’24 now becomes RESOLUTION NO. 4576-2024

Motion made by Alderman Poletti to appoint Ashley Hutchison to serve on the Planning Commission (Ward 2). Seconded by Alderman LeFlore.

Roll call on the motion showed Aldermen Peck, Vickers, LeFlore, Poletti, Williams, Menn, Frawley, Brumfield, Wagner, and Zimmerman voting “Yea”.

Motion passed with 10 yeas.

Alderman Wagner moved to adjourn. Seconded by Alderman Poletti. Motion carried.

Meeting adjourned at 7:15 P.M.

https://www.cofh.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08202024-1786