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City of Belleville City Council will meet Dec. 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 Club Escapade Day

8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

8-A. Motion to approve City Council and Executive Session Meeting Minutes of December 2, 2024

9. CLAIMS, PAYROLL AND DISBURSEMENTS

9-A. Motion to approve claims and disbursements in the amount of $1,074,076.20 payroll in the amount of $1,240,705.79 

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 BOARD OF FIRE & POLICE COMMISSIONERS

11-A(1). Motion to approve hiring Matthew Eggemeyer as a Probationary Police Officer effective Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 12:01am

11-B. MOTIONS FROM FINANCE

11-B(1). Motion to approve the 2024 Tax Levy with $264,000.00 in additional funding needs coming from funds set aside in Fund 67 (from possible parking garage debt payments) to eliminate increasing levy

11-B(2). Motion to approve budget amendments, as recommended by the Finance Director

11-C. MOTIONS FROM PARKS BOARD

11-C(1). Motion to approve a contract with Hemmer Construction LLC, lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $217,903.00 for Bicentennial Park Improvements (Splash Pad) (TIF 16 Funds)

11-C(2). Motion to waive formal bidding procedures utilizing OMNIA Cooperative Purchasing and approve GameTime Recreation for Citizens Park playground improvements in the amount of $124,420.55 (TIF 3/OSLAD Grant Funds)

11-C(3). Motion to approve Gonzales Companies LLC for construction management services for the Bicentennial Park Splash Pad Improvement project in the amount of $21,000.00 (TIF 16 Funds)

11-D. MOTIONS FROM STREETS & GRADES

11-D(1). Motion to approve Municipal Cost Estimate for FY 2025-2026, in the amount of $2,534,658.50 (MFT Funds)

11-D(2). Motion to waive formal bidding procedures and purchase one(1) new 2026 Ford F-650 Dump Truck from Weber Ford in the amount of $113,787.00 matching the IDOT contract price (Public Works) (TIF 3 Funds)

11-E. MOTIONS FROM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & ANNEXATION

11-E(1). Motion to approve Development Agreement with Sophie Powell & Monya Nikahd for the acquisition and development of the City-owned vacant lot located at 1115 West Main Street (Parcel: 08-21.0-327-015)

11-E(2). Motion to approve Development Agreement with Smeez, Inc. for the remodeling of Big Daddy’s at property commonly known as 313 East Main Street

11-F. MOTION FROM ADMINISTRATION

11-F(1). Motion to extend the Special Use Permit request for a liquor license and outdoor dining in RE Case #05-JAN22 G Level and Square (DBA: The Harp Pub) located at 1112  West Main Street (08-21.0-332-003/004) until April 30, 2025

12. COMMUNICATIONS

13. PETITIONS

14. RESOLUTIONS

14-A. RESOLUTION 3531

A Resolution Amending the Annual Budget of the City of Belleville, Illinois for the Fiscal Year Beginning on the First Day of May 2024 andEnding on the 30th Day of April 2025 (Line-Item Transfer)

14-B. RESOLUTION 3532

A Resolution Amending the Annual Budget of the City of Belleville, Illinois for the Fiscal Year Beginning on the First Day of May 2024 and Ending on the 30th Day of April 2025 (Supplemental Transfer)

14-C. RESOLUTION 3533

Resolution for Maintenance Under the Illinois Highway Code with Illinois Department of Transportation for FY 2025-2026 in the amount of $2,534,658.50

15. ORDINANCES

15-A. ORDINANCE 9353-2024

An Ordinance Providing for the Annual Tax Levy Upon Real Estate Situated within the Corporate Limits of the City of Belleville, in the County of St. Clair and the State of Illinois, Subject to Taxation, for the Fiscal Year Commencing on the 1st Day of May, 2024 and Ending on the 30th Day of April, 2025

15-B. ORDINANCE 9354-2024

An Ordinance Abating all Taxes hereto Levied for the Year 2024 to Pay the Principal of and Interest on General Obligation Bonds of the City of Belleville, Illinois

15-C. ORDINANCE 9355-2024

An Ordinance Abating Taxes Levied to Pay the Principal of and Interest on Special Service Area Number Three (Downtown Business District) Special Ad Valorem Tax Bonds, Series 2006 of the City of Belleville, St. Clair County, Illinois

15-D. ORDINANCE 9356-2024

A Zoning Ordinance in RE Case #05-JAN22- G Level and Square (DBA: The Harp Pub) extension until April 30, 2025

16. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

17. MISCELLANEOUS & NEW BUSINESS

17-A. Motor Fuel Claims in the Amount of $20,762.02

18. EXECUTIVE SESSION

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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