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City of Edwardsville Public Services Committee met Oct. 8

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

Present: Excused: 

Alderman Jennifer Warren 

Alderman SJ Morrison 

Alderman Hal Patton 

Kevin Head, City Administrator 

Eric Williams, Public Works Director Ryan Zwijack, City Engineer 

David Sirko, Assistant City Engineer 

Jeanne Wojcieszak, Director of Finance 

Mike Fillback, EPD 

Cathy Hensley, Communications 

Matt Kamp, Intelligencer 

Larry Miller, Citizen 

I. Public Comment: 

II. Council Matters: 

A. Approval of Minutes from the September 25, 2024 Public Services Committee meeting: 

Alderman Warren made a motion to approve with Alderman Morrison seconding the motion. All Ayes. Committee forwarded to Council for information. 

B. An Ordinance Amending Chapter 114, Article IV, Division 2 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Edwardsville - Limited or Prohibited Parking Areas 

Alderman Warren made a motion to approve with Alderman Morrison seconding the motion. Staff explained that this is for prohibited parking on Inner Park Drive, Sports Park Drive, as well as modifies parking on Esic Drive and University Drive to align with existing signage and improvements. All Ayes. Committee forwarded to Administrative and Community Services for consideration. 

C. Approval of a Sole Source Resolution Authorizing the Purchase and Installation of Automated Meters from Core and Main LP in the amount of $1,180,250.00 

Alderman Warren made a motion to approve with Alderman Morrison seconding the motion. Staff explained that this is for the purchase and installation of the second phase of water meters along routes 3, 5, 6 and 7. All Ayes. Committee forwarded to Council for consideration. 

D. Approval of a Resolution Amending Resolution 904-04-2024 (Budget Amendment) 

Alderman Warren made a motion to approve with Alderman Morrison seconding the motion. Staff explained that this is for additional funding necessary to properly equip and train new firefighters and paramedics. All Ayes. Committee forwarded to Finance for consideration.

III. Old Business: 

IV. New Business: Alderman Morrison expressed gratitude for the efforts staff has made towards BPAC recommendations and requested IDOT review of the crosswalks at the intersection of State Route 157 at State Route 143. 

V. Information: 

B. Next Public Services Committee meeting will be held at City Hall, 118 Hillsboro Ave. on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. 

VII. Adjournment: Alderman Warren made a motion to adjourn. Alderman Morrison seconded the motion. All Ayes. Committee adjourned at 4:49 pm. 

https://www.cityofedwardsville.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_10082024-3517