Metro East Sun

City of Belleville City Council met Feb. 3

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. Recognition of the character word of the month “Trustworthiness” Truthfulness in Words and Actions. Being honest and reliable in words and actions

7-B. Mayor Gregory will read a proclamation in recognition of Black History Month

8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

8-A. Motion to approve City Council and Executive Session Meeting Minutes of January 21, 2025

9. CLAIMS, PAYROLL AND DISBURSEMENTS

9-A. Motion to approve claims and disbursements in the amount of $1,381,681.84 payroll in the amount of $983,458.99

10. REPORTS

10-A. Motion to approve Treasurer Report December 2024

10-A(1). Motion to approve Statement of Cash and Investments Report – December 2024

11. ORAL REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES, SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND ANY OTHER ORAL REPORTS FROM THE ELECTED OFFICIALS OR STAFF

11-A. MOTIONS FROM STREETS & GRADES COMMITTEE

11-A(1) Motion to approve Horner & Shifrin, Inc. in the amount of $71,858.96 for Engineering Services of East B Street/IL 161 Intersection improvements (TIF 12 Funds)

11-A(2) Motion to approve TWM in the amount of $14,400.00 to convert stormwater featuresfrom CAD documents and integrate them into the GIS system, attribute features per plan with information, and provide up to 3 hours of on-site training for City staff to fully utilize the updated GIS system (General Funds)

11-A(3) Motion to enter into an agreement with Oates Associates to prepare FY 2025 CDBG Grant Application in the amount of $4,500.00 for South Church Street from East Garfield Street to East Washington Street (TIF 17 General Funds)

11-A(4) Motion to enter into an agreement with Gonzalez Companies, LLC for FY 2025-2026 professional services in connection with St. Clair County MS4 Co-Permittee Group in the amount of $1,800.00 (TIF 3 Funds)  

11-A(5) Motion to enter into an agreement with Gonzalez Companies, LLC for FY 2025-2026 NPDES Phase II Stormwater Sampling in the amount of $1,500.00 (TIF 3 Funds)

11-A(6) Motion to approve installation of streetlights at the following locations, with an ongoing monthly fee of $8.87 per light; no installation fees (General Funds) (9 Grand Avenue - Ward 2) (1505 Muren Boulevard - Ward 1)

11-B. MOTIONS FROM POLICE AND FIRE COMMISSIONERS

11-B(1) Motion to approve the lateral hire of Ashley Walker effective Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 12:01am

12. COMMUNICATIONS

12-A. LINCOLN THEATRE CONCERT – 03/01/2025

Request from Lincoln Theatre to change date of the Traveling Salvation Show to Saturday, March 1, 2025, 12:00pm to 11:00pm. Additional City services: closure of 10 parking spaces in City parking lot at corner of North High Street and East “A” Street and barricades

12-B. FIRE DEPARTMENT BLOOD DRIVE – 04/01/2025

Request from Belleville Fire Department to host an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, 12:00pm to 5:30pm at Engine House #4 (1125 South Illinois Street)

12-C. CITY HALL BLOOD DRIVE – 05/28/2025 and 09/08/2025

Request from City of Belleville to host an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 and Monday, September 8, 2025, 12:30pm to 4:30pm, City Hall Atrium. Additional City services: tables and chairs

12-D. SUMMER CONCERT SERIES – 06/05/2025, 06/26/2025, 07/10/2025 and 07/24/2025

Request from Parks & Recreation to host Summer Concert Series, Thursday, June 5, 2025, June 26, 2025, July 20, 2025 and July 24, 2025, Public Square (NE Quadrant), 7:00pm to 9:30pm. Additional City services: trash toters and electric

12-E. SUMMER CONCERT SERIES – 06/11/2025, 06/18/2025, 07/16/2025 and 07/30/2025

Request from Parks & Recreation to host Summer Concert Series, Wednesday, June 11, 2025, June 18, 2025, July 16, 2025 and July 30, 2025, Bellevue Park, 7:00pm to 9:30pm

12-F. LINCOLN THEATRE CONCERTS – 04/02/2025 and 04/26/2025

Request from Lincoln Theatre to host glen Phillips of Toad the Wet Sprockets, Wednesday, April 2, 2025 and Big Love, Saturday, April 26, 2025, 12:00pm to 11:00pm. Additional City services: closure of 10 parking spaces in City parking lot at corner of North High Street and East “A” Street and barricades

13. PETITIONS

14. RESOLUTIONS

15. ORDINANCES

16. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

17. MISCELLANEOUS & NEW BUSINESS

17-A. Motor Fuel Claims in the Amount of $141,614.32

18. EXECUTIVE SESSION

18-A. The City Council may go into Executive Session to discuss personnel, litigation, workers’ compensation, property acquisition, transfer of property, (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11)).

18-B. Possible motion to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement for transfer of property

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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