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City of Edwardsville City Council met Jan. 21

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Edwardsville City Council took place at 7:00 p.m. at Edwardsville City Hall, located at 118 Hillsboro Avenue in Edwardsville, Illinois, with Mayor Risavy presiding. 

The Pledge of Allegiance recited by all present. 

Council members Farrar, Patton, Miracle, Morrison, Krause, Warren and Grant answered present on roll call. 

Mayor Risavy welcomed everyone in attendance and those viewing on Facebook Live to the meeting. 

Special Recognition/Proclamations/Oaths 

Chief Brendan McKee, came forward to comment on the accomplishments of Lieutenant, John Gooden. City Clerk, Michelle Boyer administered the Oath of Office, Edwardsville Fire Department promotion to Lieutenant, John Gooden. 

Mayor Risavy read a statement in Recognition of Paul Pitts, recipient of the SIUE Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Award. Mayor Risavy commented Mr. Pitt contributed greatly to our community and is very deserving of the award! 

Mayor Risavy opened the public comment portion of the meeting. No public comments received. 

Consent Agenda 

Mayor Risavy read Consent Agenda items as follows: 

• Approval of minutes of Council Meeting on January 07, 2025 

• Reports of Elected and Appointed Officials: 

○ Finance Director - Monthly Financial Report (to be distributed) 

○ Finance Department - Monthly Activity Report 

○ Police - Monthly Activity Report 

○ Fire Chief - Monthly Activity Report (Fire and EMS Services) 

○ Public Works Director - Building, Electrical and Plumbing Permits 

• Circuit Clerk's Report 

• Executive Session - Appointment, Employment, Compensation, Discipline,  Performance, or Dismissal of Specific Employees of the Public Body pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) 

Motion by Grant, seconded by Morrison to approve the Consent Agenda presented. 

Roll Call on Consent Agenda: Seven Ayes with Aldermen Farrar, Patton, Miracle, Morrison, Krause, Warren and Grant voting aye. Motion carried. 

Petitions and Communications 

Jessica Johnson, Executive Director of Main Street Community Center delivered a presentation on the services provided by the Main Street Community Center. Main Street Community Center is celebrating 50-year anniversary in March. The Center provides services to the senior community. Programs included home-delivered meals, commodity boxes, transportation, education programs, health programs, assistance programs, recreation programs and group travel (overnight and day trips) 

Legislative & Executive 

Motion by Morrison, second by Miracle for approval of a Liquor License renewal for Hi- Pointe, 6147 Trace Parkway Drive, Edwardsville, IL 62025, Class B- Retail sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises only. 

Roll Call: Seven Ayes with Aldermen Farrar, Patton, Miracle, Morrison, Krause, Warren and Grant voting aye. Motion carried. 

Legal & Judicial 

None 

City Clerk 

None 

Finance Committee 

Minutes of the Finance Committee meeting on December 12, 2024 presented for information and file. 

Motion by Krause, second by Miracle to approve the Claims -$676,357.23. 

Roll Call: Seven Ayes with Aldermen Farrar, Patton, Miracle, Morrison, Krause, Warren and Grant voting aye. Motion carried. 

Motion by Krause, second by Miracle to approve a Resolution Authorizing Approval to Purchase a Mini Skid Steer V-Blade in an amount not to exceed $3,456.10 for City Snow Removal. 

Alderman Krause commented this is an additional tool for snow removal. 

Roll Call: Seven Ayes with Aldermen Farrar, Patton, Miracle, Morrison, Krause, Warren and Grant voting aye. Motion carried. 

Finance Committee will meet on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. in City Hall located at 118 Hillsboro Avenue, Edwardsville, IL 62025. 

Public Services Committee 

Minutes of the Public Services Committee meeting on December 10, 2024 presented for information and file. 

Motion by Warren, second by Morrison for approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Application for Madison County Resource Management Program Grant Funds from Madison County. 

Alderwoman Warren commented, if awarded the funds used for LED conversion at city hall. 

Roll Call: Seven Ayes with Aldermen Farrar, Patton, Miracle, Morrison, Krause, Warren and Grant voting aye. Motion carried. 

Motion by Warren, second by Morrison for approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Joint Funding Agreement for Federally Funded Construction for the Esic Drive and Governors Parkway Roundabout, Section 23-00116-000-PV. 

Alderwoman Warren commented the agreement is for the new roundabout. 

Roll Call: Seven Ayes with Aldermen Farrar, Patton, Miracle, Morrison, Krause, Warren and Grant voting aye. Motion carried. 

Motion by Warren, second by Krause for approval of a Supplemental Professional Services Agreement with Sheppard, Morgan and Schwaab, Inc. for the Preliminary Engineering for Improvements to Holyoake Road for $67,500.00. 

Alderwoman Warren commented this includes roadwork, water and sewer. 

Roll Call: Seven Ayes with Aldermen Farrar, Patton, Miracle, Morrison, Krause, Warren and Grant voting aye. Motion carried. 

Motion by Warren, second by Krause for approval of a Sole Source Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Bulk LA Rock Salt from Gunther Salt Company in the estimated amount of $175,250.00. 

Alderwoman Warren commented this is our regular purchase of salt for the water treatment plant. 

Roll Call: Seven Ayes with Aldermen Farrar, Patton, Miracle, Morrison, Krause, Warren and Grant voting aye. Motion carried. 

Motion by Warren, second by Krause for approval of Change Order #1 for an Agreement between the City of Edwardsville and Plocher Construction as Construction Manager for the Extension of Sports Park Drive in the increased amount of $19,499.70. 

Alderwoman Warren commented this added 1,709 yards of aggregate base for an item that was inadvertently left off original pricing. 

Roll Call: Seven Ayes with Aldermen Farrar, Patton, Miracle, Morrison, Krause, Warren and Grant voting aye. Motion carried. 

Motion by Warren, second by Grant for approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Sole Source Purchase of (17) Sets of Honeywell Firefighting Structural Turn-Out Gear for $60,137.79. Alderwoman Warren commented this is 17 sets of gear. This meets the fire department specifications and is a budgeted expense. 

Roll Call: Seven Ayes with Aldermen Farrar, Patton, Miracle, Morrison, Krause, Warren and Grant voting aye. Motion carried. 

Public Services Committee will meet on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. in City Hall located at 118 Hillsboro Avenue, Edwardsville, IL 62025. 

Administrative & Community Services Committee 

Administrative & Community Services Committee will meet on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. in City Hall 

Old Business 

New Business 

Closed Session 

Motion by Morrison, second by Miracle at 7:31 p.m. to end open session and move into closed session. 

Roll Call: Seven Ayes with Aldermen Farrar, Patton, Miracle, Morrison, Krause, Warren and Grant voting aye. Motion carried. 

Council entered into Executive Session at 7:34 p.m. 

Motion by Miracle, second by Grant to end closed session at 8:44 p.m. 

Roll Call: Seven Ayes with Aldermen Farrar, Patton, Miracle, Morrison, Krause, Warren and Grant voting aye. Motion carried. 

Council reconvened at 8:44 p.m. 

Action Taken on Executive Session Items 

There being no further action required, Council adjourned at 8:44p.m. with a motion by Miracle. 

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