Metro East Sun

City of Belleville City Council met Sept. 16

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 read a proclamation in recognition of National See Tracks? Think Train® Week – September 23rd to 29th, 2024

7-B. Mayor Gregory will recommend Sean P. McElligott to serve the remaining of a 1-year term on the Historic Preservation Commission, expiring 6/5/2025

8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

8-A. Motion to approve City Council Meeting Minutes of September 3, 2024

9. CLAIMS, PAYROLL AND DISBURSEMENTS

9-A. Motion to approve claims and disbursements in the amount of $1,059,074.69 payroll in the amount of $1,003,602.98

10. REPORTS

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

11-A. MOTION FROM PARKS BOARD

11-A(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-B. MOTION FROM MASTER SEWER

11-B(1). Motion to approve the Construction Observation Agreement with Gonzalez Companies for the East Creek Sewer Separation Project in the amount of $391,500.00

11-C. MOTIONS FROM ADMINISTRATION

11-C(1). Motion to approve a Facility Use Agreement with American Red Cross to utilize two rooms at the Southwestern Illinois Justice & Workforce Development Campus October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2029

11-C(2). Motion to purchase the following properties from St. Clair County Tax Agent: 113 South 18th Street (Parcel: 08-20.0-413-021), 121 South 17th Street (Parcel: 08-20.0-418-015), 12 E “D” Street (Parcel: 08-21.0-420-003), 807 Scheel Street (Parcel: 08-22.0-112-025), 514 Freeburg Avenue (Parcel: 08-27.0-118-029) and 611 East McKinley (Parcel: 08-27.0-139-030/031) in the amount of $4,716.00 for demolition and property located at 400 South Jackson (Parcel: 08-27.0-112-001) in the amount of $786.00 for RFQ/Rehab Project

11-D. MOTIONS FROM TRAFFIC

11-D(1). Motion to approve Handicap Parking at 409 North 7th Street (in name of applicant only)

11-D(2). Motion to approve School Speed Zone on Commons Parkway from North Greenmount to Autumn Harvest

11-E. MOTIONS FROM FINANCE

11-E(1). Motion to approve bank financing with Busey Bank at 3.90% interest for financing of two new rear loader sanitation trucks

11-E(2). Motion to approve five-year contract renewal with Watts Copy Systems for copy machine at General & Community Assistance office

11-F. MOTION FROM STREETS & GRADES

11-F(1). Motion to approve a contract with Fournie Contracting Company, Inc, lowest responsible bidder, for the 2024- 2025 Concrete Patch Program in the amount of $204,749.20 (MFT/TIF Funds)

11-G. MOTION FROM ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

11-G(1). 44-AUG24 SETH PIEPGRASS: Request for a Use Variance to allow for the establishment and operation of a “Performance Venue with Accessory Student ClassVenues/Teaching” at the property commonly known as 7500 West Main Street (07-01.0-306-019) in a “C-1” Light Commercial District. (Applicable sections of the Zoning Code: 162.232, 162.570) Ward 8. Zoning Board of Appeals recommended APPROVAL, with a condition that a formal parking agreement be in place to accommodate off-site parking, with a vote of 6-0

12. COMMUNICATIONS

12-A. OLD BELLEVILLE LUMINARY WALK – 12/14/2024

Request from Gustav Koerner House, Belleville Historical Society, St Clair County Historical Society and Neighbors of Abend/Garfield Streets to amend Old Belleville Historical Luminary Walk, Saturday, December 14, 2024. Additional street closure request: East Monroe at Abend and Survey Street, 10:00am to 10:00pm

12-B. HEREOS IN OUR MIDST – 11/04/2024

Request from SWIC PSOP to host Heroes in Our Midst, Monday, November 4, 2024, 10:00am to 1:00pm. Street closure request: North Church Street between East “B” Street and East “C” Street, 8:30am to 11:00am. Additional City services: “No Parking” signage, open/close street and Fire Truck with American Flag

12-C. PAINT HISTORIC BELLEVILLE ART AUCTION – 09/28/2024

Belleville Historical Society request to host Paint Historic Belleville Art Auction,Saturday, September 28, 2024, 11:00am to 3:00pm. Street closure request: East Garfield Street west of Mascoutah Avenue for approximately 50 yards toward Abend. Additional City services: “No Parking” signage, trash toters, street sweeping and barricades.

12-D. BOUSE HALLOWEEN BLOCK PARTY – 10/19/2024

Request from Bouse Properties to host a Halloween Block Party, Saturday, October 19, 2024, 2:00pm to 10:00pm. Street closure request: One block of North 36th Street between West “A” Street and Marion, 2:00pm to 10:00pm. Additional City services: barricades, “No Parking” signage, trash toter and picnic table

12-E. 300-400 SOUTH PENNSYLVANIA BLOCK PARTY – 10/20/2024

Request from neighborhood to host a block party in the 300-400 block of South Pennsylvania, Sunday, October 20, 2024, 12:00pm to 5:00pm. Street closure: 300 – 400 block of South Pennsylvania between E McKinley and McClintock, 11:30am to 5:30pm. Additional City services: “No Parking” signage, barricades, trash toters and picnic tables

12-F. ALL HIGH SCHOOL CLASS REUNION – 09/28/2024

Request from Tavern on Main to host All High School Class Reunion, Saturday, September 28, 2024, 4:00pm to 11:59m. Street closure request: North Church from East Main to alley/parking lot entrance, 4:00pm to 11:30pm and use of Paderborn Square. Additional City services: picnic tables, trash toters and “No Parking” signage

12-G. QUEEN OF PEACE PARISH FESTIVAL – 09/06/2025

Request from Queen of Peace to host their Parish Festival, Saturday, September 6, 2025, 1:00pm to 11:00pm. Additional City services requested: barricades, trash toters, picnic tables and Police Personnel

12-H. FACILITY USE AGREEMENT – EVENTS

Supplementing the City Council’s prior action on September 3, 2024 approving the Facility Usage Agreements for 30 Public Square with Oktoberfest Committee Tuesday, September 17, 2024 through Friday, September 27, 2024, Metro East Pride, Friday, October 4, 2024 through Monday, October 7, 2024 and Chili Cook-Off, Friday, October 11, 2024 through Sunday, October 13, 2024

13. PETITIONS

14. RESOLUTIONS

14-A. RESOLUTION 3520

A Resolution Authorizing Bank Loan for Two Sanitation Trucks

15. ORDINANCES

15-A. ORDINANCE 9315-2024

An Ordinance Amending Article VII (Traffic Code), Chapter 76 (Parking Schedules) of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Belleville, Illinois as Amended, by Amending Potions of Sections Thereof

15-B. ORDINANCE 9316-2024

An Ordinance Amending Article VII (Traffic Code), Chapter 73 (General Rules for Driving) of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Belleville, Illinois as Amended, by Amending Potions of Sections Thereof

15-C. ORDINANCE 9317-2024

A ZONING ORDINANCE IN RE CASE #44-AUG24-Seth Piepgrass

15-D. ORDINANCE 9318-2024

An Ordinance Approving Amendment to the Estimated Date of Completion of Redevelopment Projects for the Drake Road Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment Project Area (TIF 13)

16. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

17. MISCELLANEOUS & NEW BUSINESS

17-A. Motor Fuel Claims in the Amount of $6,404.95

18. 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)).

18-A. Possible motion to approve Worker’s Compensation Settlement

18-B. Possible motion to approve Memorandum of Understanding with Belleville Fire Fighters Association Local No. 53 IAFF

18-C. Possible motion to approve a Memorandum of Understanding with Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 226 – Belleville Police Officers and Sergeants

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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