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City of Fairview Heights Community Committee met Nov. 25

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

Committee Members in attendance - Frank Menn, Ryan Vickers - video/teleconference, Brenda Wagner, Harry Zimmerman, Bill Poletti- video/teleconference, Mayor Mark Kupsky, Ex-officio

Committee Members absent -

Other Aldermen and Elected Officials in attendance - Denise Williams - video/teleconference, Pat Peck, Barb Brumfield

Others in attendance - Parks and Recreation Director Angela Beaston, Land Use & Development Director Dallas Alley- video/teleconference, City Attorney Andrew Hoerner, IT Manager - Chris Elliot - video/teleconference, City Clerk Karen Kaufhold, Economic Development Coordinator Heather Hinson.

Recorder - Cheryl Kleb

Public Participation - None

Approval of October 16, 2024 minutes

Motion and second to approve said minutes were made by Committee Members Harry Zimmerman/Frank Menn. Roll call to approve said minutes passes with a voice vote. Motion carried on 5 yeas.

Parks & Recreation Committee

Alderman Frank Menn, Chairman

Parks and Recreation Director's Report

Director Beaston presented the Director's Report-Facility Usage Report to Committee for review. There were no questions.

Ordinance Review and Update of Chapter 29: Discuss Changes to the Ordinance and Forward for Approval

Director Beaston presented the Chapter 29 updates for review, discussion and approval.

Motion and second to forward to the City Council with the recommendation of approval, an Ordinance repealing Ordinance 190, Chapter 29, Parks, Article I - General Regulations with proposed corrections, made by Committee Members Brenda Wagner/Harry Zimmerman. Roll call vote: Aldermen Frank Menn, Ryan Vickers, Brenda Wagner, Harry Zimmerman and Bill Poletti voted yes. Motion carried on 5 yeas.

Architectural Proposal for Pleasant Ridge Park and The REC Expansion: This Proposal is for Schematic Design and Design Development for the Future Expansion of The REC and Renovations of Pleasant Ridge Park

Motion and second to forward to the City Council with the recommendation of approval, an Architectural Proposal for Schematic Design and Design Development for the Future Expansion of The REC and Renovations of Pleasant Ridge Park and the REC Expansion between the City of Fairview Heights and Farnsworth Group, were made by Committee Members Brenda Wagner/Frank Menn. Roll call vote: Aldermen Frank Menn, Ryan Vickers, Brenda Wagner, Harry Zimmerman and Bill Poletti voted yes.

Motion carried on 5 yeas.

Development Committee

Alderman Brenda Wagner, Chairman

Economic Development Director's Report

In Director Alley's absence, Heather Hinson, Economic Development Coordinator, presented the Director's Report to Committee for review. There were no questions.

Land Use & Development Committee

Alderman Harry Zimmerman, Chairman

Land Use & Development Director's Report

In Director Alley's absence, Heather Hinson, Economic Development Coordinator, presented the Director's Report to Committee for review. There were no questions.

PC 20-24, Approval of a Special Use Permit Tinee Treasures LLC addition at 5601 Old Collinsville Road

In Director Alley's absence, Heather Hinson, Economic Development Coordinator, presented PC 20-24, Approval of a Special Use Permit Tinee Treasures LLC addition at 5601 Old Collinsville Road.

Motion and second to forward to the City Council with the recommendation of approval, PC 20-24, Approval of a Special Use Permit Tinee Treasures LLC addition at 5601 Old Collinsville Road, were made by Committee Members Brenda Wagner/Frank Menn. Roll call vote: Aldermen Frank Menn, Ryan Vickers, Brenda Wagner, Harry Zimmerman and Bill Poletti voted yes. Motion carried on 5 yeas.

PC 22-24, Approval of a Special Use Permit for Club Carwash at 6118 North Illinois Street

In Director Alley's absence, Heather Hinson, Economic Development Coordinator, presented PC 22-24, Approval of a Special Use Permit for Club Carwash at 6118 North Illinois Street.

Eric Kirchner (Cochran) was present online and available to answer questions.

Motion and second to forward to the City Council with the recommendation of approval, PC 22-24, Approval of a Special Use Permit for Club Carwash at 6118 North Illinois Street, were made by Committee Members Brenda Wagner/Frank Menn. Roll call vote: Aldermen Frank Menn, Ryan Vickers, Brenda Wagner, Harry Zimmerman and Bill Poletti voted yes. Motion carried on 5 yeas.

Short Form of Agreement Between Owner and Engineer for Professional Services

In Director Alley's absence, Heather Hinson, Economic Development Coordinator, presented to Committee a Short Form of Agreement between the City of Fairview Heights, Owner and TWM, Inc, Engineer for Professional Services for the next phase of the bike trail.

Motion and second to forward to the City Council with the recommendation of approval, a Short Form of Agreement between the City of Fairview Heights, Owner and TWM, Inc, Engineer for Professional Services, were made by Committee Members Brenda Wagner/Frank Menn. Roll call vote: Aldermen Frank Menn, Ryan Vickers, Brenda Wagner, Harry Zimmerman and Bill Poletti voted yes. Motion carried on 5 yeas.

Motion and second to adjourn by Committee Members Brenda Wagner/Frank Menn. Meeting adjourned at 7:37 p.m. 

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