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City of Edwardsville City Council met Sept. 3

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 Warren, Grant, Farrar, Miracle, Morrison and Krause 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 announce the Oath of Office - Edwardsville Police Department, Shawn M. Bland. City Clerk, Michelle Boyer administered the Oath of Office. 

Mayor Risavy announced the Employee Excellence Award recipient, Cathy Hensley, Communications Coordinator. Mayor Risavy read the nomination. The nomination came from Jo Gibson, the Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee Chairperson. The nomination summarized Cathy's many contributions to the Edwardsville community. Cathy is always responsive, encouraging, profession and positive. Cathy is always present at city event. We are fortunate to have Cathy at the City of Edwardsville! 

Mayor Risavy opened the Public Comment portion of the meeting. One public comments received. Cheryl Watson came forward to discuss drainage ditch issues. Ms. Watson resides on Hillsboro in the senior apartments. She came to express her concerns regarding the drainage ditch and retention pond. Ms. Watson stated that the retention pond has stagnant water; it is green, and full of mosquitos. Ms. Watson stated that the situation is unfortunate and would like to have something done to correct the situation. 

Petitions and Communications 

None 

Consent Agenda 

Mayor Risavy read Consent Agenda items as follows: 

• Approval of minutes of Council Meeting on August 20, 2024 

• Closed session: Purchase or Lease of Real Property for the use of the Public Body  pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5). 

City Attorney, Jeff Berkbigler announced a closed session: Executive Session - Collective Bargaining pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2). 

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

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

Legislative & Executive 

None 

Legal & Judicial 

None 

City Clerk 

None 

Finance Committee 

Motion by Krause, second by Miracle to approve the Claims-the total claims amount- $2,602,879.79 

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

Motion by Krause, second by Miracle to approve a Change Order for the Munis Payroll Integration/Implementation. 

Alderman Krause commented this would cover fifteen remote training days. 

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

Finance Committee will meet on Thursday, September 12, 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 August 13, 2024 presented for information and file. 

Motion by Warren, second by Morrison to approve a Resolution Authorizing the Submittal of an Application for an Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program Grant for the Installation of a Shared Use Path along Center Grove Road. 

Adlerwoman Warren commented this allows us to apply for the grant. If awarded, go towards a shared use path from 157 down Center Grove Road to Plum Street. 

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

Motion by Warren, second by Morrison to approve a Resolution Authorizing the Submittal of an Application for the Metro East Park and Recreation District Grant for the Installation of a Shared Use Path along State Highway 157. 

Adlerwoman Warren said this would go to Phase 3 of the 157 Shared Use Path from MCT Nature Trail to Lewis Road. 

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

Motion by Warren, second by Morrison for approval of a Sole Source Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Decorative Streetlight Components from Simply Bright Ideas, Inc. for $276,750.00. 

Alderwoman Warren commented that 246 decorative light fixtures were damaged. The resolution approved the replacement parts necessary for repair. The majority of this cost covered by insurance. 

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

Motion by Warren, second by Morrison for approval of Change Order #3 for the N Kansas and E High Street Water Main Replacement Contract to Kamadulski Excavating, Inc. in the increased amount of $375,796.09. 

Alderwoman Warren commented the increase is due to modification of original plans to accommodate properties near N. Main Street. Costs have increased over time. 

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

Public Services Committee will meet on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. in City Hall. 

Administrative & Community Services Committee 

Minutes of the Administrative & Community Services Committee meeting on August 15, 2024 presented for information and file. 

Motion by Grant, second by Miracle for approval of Agreement for Conceptual Design of Goshen Commons with Lochmueller Group for $142,375.00. 

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

Motion by Grant, second by Miracle for Parade Resolution Approving IDOT Closure of Highways for the Veterans Day Parade on November 11, 2024. 

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

Alderwoman Grant presented the minutes from the Historic Preservation Commission meeting on July 10, 2024 for information and file. 

Administrative Services Committee will meet on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. in City Hall 

Old Business 

Alderwoman Warren commented and thanked members of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee for their recommendations. 

New Business 

Council entered into Executive Session at 7:20 p.m. 

Motion by Morrison, second by Miracle to end open session and convene closed session meeting. 

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

Motion by Morrison, second by Miracle to end closed session. 

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

Council reconvened at 8:26 p.m. 

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