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City of Edwardsville City Council met Oct. 1

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

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

Mayor Risavy expressed his condolences on the passing of Dennis McCracken former City Clerk. Mr. McCracken serviced the city for eleven years. He brought a wealth of expertise and experience to the role. A moment of silence held to remember and honor Dennis McCracken. 

Special Recognition/Proclamations/Oaths None 

Petitions and Communications 

Mayor Risavy presented a Letter from the Plan Commission Regarding Preliminary Subdivision Plan for Cedar Ridge for information and file. 

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

Consent Agenda 

Mayor Risavy read Consent Agenda items as follows: 

• Approval of minutes of Council Meeting on September 17, 2024 

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

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

Legislative & Executive 

Motion by Farrar, second by Morrison to approve the Appointment of Brendan McKee to Fire Department Chief effective October 12, 2024. 

Mayor Risavy made a statement on the nomination. Mayor Risavy said that Brendan McKee's experience being Deputy Chief has prepared him for the task of being the new Chief. He review his career and skill sets. Mayor Risavy has full confidence that Brendan McKee can uphold the high standards our Fire Department and staff are known for. The council members thanked Chief Whiteford for his service. 

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

Motion by Morrison, second by Warren to approve the Appointment of Ashley Cox to the Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee with a term ending April 2026. 

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

Legal & Judicial 

None 

City Clerk 

None 

Finance Committee 

Motion by Miracle, second by Farrar to approve the Claims-the total claims amount- $924,008.90. 

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

Finance Committee will meet on Thursday, October 10, 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 29, 2024 presented for information and file. 

Motion by Warren, second by Morrison for approval of an Agreement for the Use of City of Edwardsville Right-of-Way for a Neighborhood Identification Sign for County Club Manor Subdivision. 

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

Motion by Warren, second by Morrison for approval of an Agreement for the Use of City of Edwardsville Right-of-Way for Decorative Sign Posts, Street Signs and Traffic Control Devices for Hearthstone Neighborhood Association. 

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

Motion by Warren second by Morrison for approval of a Resolution for Improvement for the Center Grove Road Bridge, Section 20-00109-01-BR (Construction and Construction Engineering). 

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

Motion by Warren, second by Farrar for approval of a Local Public Agency Engineering Services Agreement with Volkert, Inc. for the Center Grove Road Bridge, Section 20-00109- 01-BR, for $209,587.00. 

Alderwoman Warren commented the agreement is for the construction engineering, inspection and materials testing for the Center Grove Road bridge project. Alderman Farrar asked about the timing of the project. Ryan Zwijack came forward and said it would constructed over the summer break from school. The schedule will be tight. 

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

Motion by Warren, second by Farrar for approval of a Resolution appropriating City of Edwardsville Funds for the Center Grove Bridge, Section 20-00109-01-BR. 

Alderwoman Warren commented this states the city will provide matching funds from the city motor-fuel tax funds. 

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

Motion by Warren, second by Miracle for approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Joint Funding Agreement for Federally Funded Construction for the Center Grove Road Bridge, Section 20-00109-01-BR. 

Ryan Zwijack reviewed the funding. The county applied for STP bridge funds on our behalf. The road and the trail will be closed. 

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

Motion by Warren, second by Miracle for Approval to Award the 2024 CIP Sidewalk Contract to Keller Construction, Inc. for $216,374.40. 

Alderwoman Warren commented this is the annual contract for the removal of sidewalks and ramps throughout the city. The locations targeted include Second Avenue, Commercial Street, Jefferson Road and E. Union Street. The contract brings the areas in line with ADA compliance. 

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

Motion by Warren, second by Morrison for Approval to Purchase a TYMCO 500X 

Regenerative Sweeper from TYMCO, Inc. Through the Sourcewell Joint Purchasing Contract #111522-TYM for $394,109.00. 

Alderwoman Warren commented the vehicle use is the Public Works Department. The purchase updates the existing fleet. 

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

Motion by Warren, second by Approval to Purchase a 2025 Ford Explorer through the State of Illinois Department of Central Management Services Joint Purchasing Contract. Alderwoman Warren commented the vehicle would be utilized by Public Works for administration, community development and planning. The item is budgeted and an update for the existing fleet. 

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

Motion by Warren, second by Farrar for Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Sole Source Purchase of Radios for the Fire Department for $69,365.20. 

Alderwoman Warren commented the fire department is upgrading the radio system to a digital platform. It provides better communication with surrounding police and fire departments. Sole source is to maintain consistency with hardware, programming and brand. 

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

Alderwoman Warren presented Change Order #1 for the Flushing Hydrant Material Bid in the increased amount of $8,703.70 for information and file. 

Public Services Committee will meet on Tuesday, October 08, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. in City Hall. 

Administrative & Community Services Committee 

Minutes of the Administrative & Community Services Committee meeting on September 12, 2024 presented for information and file. 

Motion by Grant, second by Miracle for a Resolution Approving Cedar Ridge Preliminary Plat. 

Alderwoman Grant commented this is located in an extra territorial location. The city has the right to review the plat. The proposed subdivision has thirty-six single-family homes on ninety-six acres. 

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

Alderwoman Grant presented an Ordinance Amending Chapter Two, Article V of the Codified Ordinances of Edwardsville, Illinois Fixing the Salary of City Clerk for first reading. 

Alderwoman Grant presented an Ordinance Amending Chapter Two, Article III of the Codified Ordinances of City of Edwardsville, Illinois Fixing the Salary of Alderman for first reading. 

Motion by Grant, second by Miracle for Resolution to Approve the Purchase of a 2023 Ford F150 from Morrow Brothers through the State of Illinois Department of Central Management Services Joint Purchasing Contract for $43,870.00. 

Alderwoman Grant said this will be used by the new Parks Superintendent and is a budgeted item. 

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

Alderwoman Grant presented the minutes from the Historic Preservation Commission meeting on August 14, 2024 and the minutes from the Plan Commission meeting on July 17, 2024 for information and file. 

Administrative Services Committee will meet on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. in City Hall 

Old Business 

Mayor Risavy thanked city employees and volunteers for a successful Art Fair! 

Mayor Risavy commented Unity was this past weekend and was successful! 

New Business 

Cathy Hensley came forward and reviewed all of the upcoming events. These include the SIUE Homecoming, Living History Days, Library Book Festival, Land of Goshen Community Market, Family Campout, and the Police/Fire Department open houses. 

Mayor Risavy reminded everyone that National Night Out was happening tonight! 

Alderman Morrison thanked Cathy Hensley and city staff for the new city website and new Wildey Theater website. 

Alderman Patton expressed his condolences on the passing of Dennis McCracken. 

Action Taken on Executive Session Items 

None 

There being no further action required, Council adjourned at 7:28 p.m. with a motion by Miracle.

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