City of O'Fallon City Council met Nov. 18
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
1. OPENING
Procedural: 1.1 CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Roach called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Information, Procedural: 1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Hudson led the council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Council Member Roach joined the meeting at 7:01 p.m. in person.
Procedural: 1.3 ROLL CALL
Members present: Ross Rosenberg, Dennis Muyleart, Jerry Albrecht, Jessica Lotz, Roy Carney, Andrea Fohne, Todd Roach, Stephanie Smallheer, Aaron Hudson, Jim Blackburn, James Campbell, Nathan Parchman, Eric Van Hook
Members absent: Tom Vorce
Action, Minutes: 1.4 APPROVAL OF MINUTES - November 4, 2024
Motion by James Campbell, second by Jerry Albrecht to approve the minutes of November 4, 2024.
Aye: Ross Rosenberg, Dennis Muyleart, Jerry Albrecht, Jessica Lotz, Roy Carney, Andrea Fohne, Todd Roach, Stephanie Smallheer, Aaron Hudson, Jim Blackburn, James Campbell, Nathan Parchman, Eric Van Hook
Final Resolution: 13 ayes, 1 absent. Motion Carried.
2. PUBLIC HEARING
No public hearings scheduled at this time.
3. CITY PRESENTATIONS
No city presentations scheduled at this time.
4. REPORTS - PUBLIC COMMENTS
Information: 4.1 PUBLIC COMMENTS
Vern Malare spoke for 4 minutes and 16 seconds.
Mary Jeanne Hutchison spoke for 2 minutes and 11 seconds.
5. REPORTS - CLERK'S REPORT
City Clerk Mouser stated that there are no items for the clerk’s report.
6. REPORTS - MAYOR'S REPORT
Information: 6.1 Thank You to the Monument Committee and the VFW for two very nice Veterans Day activities.
Information: 6.2 Happy Birthday to City Council Member Dennis Muyleart and City Administrator Walter Denton.
Information: 6.3 Thanksgiving Vine Street Market is Saturday, November 23, 9 a.m.-12 noon, at O'Fallon Station.
Information: 6.4 Happy Thanksgiving to everyone.
Information: 6.5 Free Thanksgiving Day Meals at two locations: Faith Lutheran Church on Hwy. 50 and American Legion Hall on Washington Street. Both starts serving at 11 a.m.
Information: 6.6 City offices closed Nov. 28-29 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Information: 6.7 The Illuminated Holiday Parade is Saturday, Nov. 30, 6 p.m., at the Downtown District.
Information: 6.8 Winter Vine Street Market and Home for the Holidays festival is Saturday,
December 14, 4-8 p.m., at the Downtown District.
7. RESOLUTIONS
Action: 7.1 Resolution Approving the Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) for Fiscal Years 2026-2030
Motion by Nathan Parchman, second by James Campbell to Approve a Resolution Approving the Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) for Fiscal Years 2026-2030.
Aye: Ross Rosenberg, Dennis Muyleart, Jerry Albrecht, Jessica Lotz, Roy Carney, Andrea Fohne, Todd Roach, Stephanie Smallheer, Aaron Hudson, Jim Blackburn, James Campbell, Nathan Parchman, Eric Van Hook
Final Resolution: 13 ayes, 1 absent. Motion Carried.
8. ORDINANCES - 1ST READING
There are no ordinances for 1st reading.
9. ORDINANCES - 2ND READING
There are no ordinances for 2nd reading.
10. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
Vern Malare spoke for 1 minute and 54 seconds.
11. REPORTS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Council Member Roach stated that the next meeting is scheduled for November 25, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
12. REPORTS - PUBLIC WORKS
Council Member Rosenberg stated that the next meeting is scheduled for November 25, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.
13. REPORTS - PUBLIC SAFETY
Council Member Van Hook stated that the next meeting is scheduled for December 9, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.
14. REPORTS - PARKS/ENVIRONMENT
Council Member Albrecht stated that the next meeting is scheduled for December 9, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.
Information: 14.1 Draft Parks & Environment Minutes - November 11, 2024
15. REPORTS - FINANCE/ADMINISTRATION
Council Member Parchman stated that the next meeting is scheduled for November 25, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.
Action: 15.1 Warrant Approval
Motion by Nathan Parchman, second by Jessica Lotz to approve Warrant #548 in the amount of $1,323,838.68.
Aye: Ross Rosenberg, Dennis Muyleart, Jerry Albrecht, Jessica Lotz, Roy Carney, Andrea Fohne, Todd Roach, Stephanie Smallheer, Aaron Hudson, Jim Blackburn, James Campbell, Nathan Parchman, Eric Van Hook
Final Resolution: 13 ayes, 1 absent. Motion Carried.
16. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Information: 16.1 CLOSED SESSION - Occasionally, the Council may go into closed session to discuss items covered under 5 ILCS 120/2(b)
Action: 16.2 POSSIBLE ENTRY INTO CLOSED SESSION
Action: 16.3 RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
Action: 16.4 ACTION TAKEN ON EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
17. ADJOURNMENT
Action: 17.1 ADJOURN THE MEETING
Motion by Andrea Fohne, second by Dennis Muyleart to adjourn the meeting.
Final Resolution: 13 ayes, 1 absent. Motion Carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:21 p.m.
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