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City of O'Fallon City Council met Feb. 3

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Jerry Mouser, City Clerk | City of O'Fallon

Jerry Mouser, City Clerk | City of O'Fallon

City of O'Fallon City Council met Feb. 3

Here is the agenda provided by 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

Miss Leighton Crowe led the council in the pledge of allegiance.

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, Tom Vorce, James Campbell, Nathan Parchman

Members absent:  Eric Van Hook

Action, Minutes: 1.4 APPROVAL OF MINUTES - January 21, 2025

Motion by Jerry Albrecht, second by Roy Carney to approve the minutes of January 21, 2025

Aye: Ross Rosenberg, Dennis Muyleart, Jerry Albrecht, Jessica Lotz, Roy Carney, Andrea Fohne, Todd Roach, Stephanie Smallheer, Aaron Hudson, Jim Blackburn, Tom Vorce, James Campbell, Nathan Parchman

Final Resolution: 13 ayes,1 absent. Motion Carried.

2. PUBLIC HEARING

No Public Hearing scheduled at this time.

3. CITY PRESENTATIONS

No City Presentations scheduled at this time.

4. REPORTS - PUBLIC COMMENTS

Information: 4.1 PUBLIC COMMENTS

Doug Gains spoke for 4 minutes and 11 seconds.

Vern Malare spoke for 4 minutes and 7 seconds.

5. REPORTS - CLERK'S REPORT

City Clerk Mouser stated that Park Place Project Open Houses are February 13 and February 19 at Fire Station 4 at 6 p.m.

6. REPORTS - MAYOR'S REPORT

Information: 6.1 Mayor for the Day - Miss Leighton Crowe

Information: 6.2 Happy Birthday to City Council Member Aaron Hudson

Information: 6.3 Proposed Park Place Project Open Houses are February 13 and February 19 at Fire Station 4 at 6 p.m.

Information: 6.4 Executive Session tonight to discuss the possible terms of sale of City property and purchase of property

Information: 6.5 City offices will be closed on February 17 in observation of Presidents' Day

Information: 6.6 The next City Council meeting will be on Tuesday, February 18, due to the holiday

7. RESOLUTIONS

Action: 7.1 Resolution authorizing the Mayor & City Clerk to sign the required IDOT Documentation regarding the Motor Fuel Tax Funds (MFT) Supplemental for the FY2026 Annual General Maintenance Program in the amount of $866,937.14.

Motion by Ross Rosenberg, second by Jessica Lotz to approve a resolution authorizing the Mayor & City Clerk to sign the required IDOT Documentation regarding the Motor Fuel Tax Funds (MFT) Supplemental for the FY2026 Annual General Maintenance Program in the amount of $866,937.14.

Aye: Ross Rosenberg, Dennis Muyleart, Jerry Albrecht, Jessica Lotz, Roy Carney, Andrea Fohne, Todd Roach, Stephanie Smallheer, Aaron Hudson, Jim Blackburn, Tom Vorce, James Campbell, Nathan Parchman

Final Resolution: 13 ayes,1 absent. Motion Carried.

Action: 7.2 Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Roots Inc. for the Installation and Storage of Seasonal Decorations for the 2025-2029 Holiday Seasons.

Motion by Ross Rosenberg, second by Jerry Albrecht to approve a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Roots Inc. for the Installation and Storage of Seasonal Decorations for the 2025-2029 Holiday Seasons.

Aye: Ross Rosenberg, Jerry Albrecht, Jessica Lotz, Roy Carney, Andrea Fohne, Todd Roach, Stephanie Smallheer, Aaron Hudson, Jim Blackburn, Tom Vorce, James Campbell, Nathan Parchman

Nay: Dennis Muyleart

Final Resolution: 12 ayes,1 nay, 1 absent. Motion Carried.

8. ORDINANCES - 1ST READING

Action: 8.1 Ordinance Amending Ord. 623, Zoning (Development known as "Enclaves at Lawn Avenue"), located at 104 Lawn Avenue

Motion by Todd Roach, second by James Campbell to Approve on First Reading an Ordinance Amending Ord. 623, Zoning (Development known as "Enclaves at Lawn Avenue"), located at 104 Lawn Avenue

Aye: Ross Rosenberg, Dennis Muyleart, Jessica Lotz, Roy Carney, Andrea Fohne, Todd Roach, Stephanie Smallheer, Aaron Hudson, Jim Blackburn, Tom Vorce, James Campbell, Nathan Parchman

Nay: Jerry Albrecht

Final Resolution: 12 ayes,1 nay, 1 absent. Motion Carried.

9. ORDINANCES - 2ND READING

Action: 9.1 Ordinance Amending Title XV, Chapter 158, Section 227: Occupancy Fees

Motion by Todd Roach, second by James Campbell to Approve on Second Reading an Ordinance Amending Title XV, Chapter 158, Section 227: Occupancy Fees

Aye: Ross Rosenberg, Jerry Albrecht, Jessica Lotz, Roy Carney, Andrea Fohne, Todd Roach, Stephanie Smallheer, Aaron Hudson, Jim Blackburn, Tom Vorce, James Campbell, Nathan Parchman

Nay: Dennis Muyleart

Final Resolution: 12 ayes,1 nay, 1 absent. Motion Carried.

10. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

Vern Malare spoke for 1 minute and 36 seconds.

11. REPORTS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Information: 11.1 Draft Community Development Minutes - January 27, 2025

Council Member Roach stated that the next meeting is scheduled for February 10th at 6:00 p.m.

12. REPORTS - PUBLIC WORKS

Information: 12.1 Draft Public Works Minutes - January 27, 2025

Council Member Rosenberg stated that the next meeting is scheduled for February 24th at 6:30 p.m.

13. REPORTS - PUBLIC SAFETY

Council Member Vorce stated that the next meeting is scheduled for February 10th at 6:30 p.m.

14. REPORTS - PARKS/ENVIRONMENT

Council Member Albrecht stated that the next meeting is scheduled for February 10th at 5:30 p.m.

15. REPORTS - FINANCE/ADMINISTRATION

Information: 15.1 Draft Finance/Administration Minutes - January 27, 2025

Council Member Parchman stated that the next meeting is scheduled for February 24th at 6:30 p.m.

Action: 15.2 Motion to approve the Budget to Actual Report for the period ending December 31, 2024

Motion by Nathan Parchman, second by Stephanie Smallheer to approve the Budget to Actual Report for the period ending December 31, 2024

Aye: Ross Rosenberg, Dennis Muyleart, Jerry Albrecht, Jessica Lotz, Roy Carney, Andrea Fohne, Todd Roach, Stephanie Smallheer, Aaron Hudson, Jim Blackburn, Tom Vorce, James Campbell, Nathan Parchman

Final Resolution: 13 ayes,1 absent. Motion Carried.

Action: 15.3 Warrant Approval

Motion by Nathan Parchman, second by Jessica Lotz to approve Warrant #552 in the amount of $1,684,512.79.

Aye: Ross Rosenberg, Dennis Muyleart, Jerry Albrecht, Jessica Lotz, Roy Carney, Andrea Fohne, Todd Roach, Stephanie Smallheer, Aaron Hudson, Jim Blackburn, Tom Vorce, James Campbell, Nathan Parchman

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 Executive Session to Discuss Possible Terms of Sale of City Property and Purchase of Property

Motion by Jim Blackburn, second by Roy Carney to enter Executive Session to Discuss Possible Terms of Sale of City Property and Purchase of Property

Aye: Ross Rosenberg, Dennis Muyleart, Jerry Albrecht, Jessica Lotz, Roy Carney, Andrea Fohne, Todd Roach, Stephanie Smallheer, Aaron Hudson, Jim Blackburn, Tom Vorce, James Campbell, Nathan Parchman

Final Resolution: 13 ayes,1 absent. Motion Carried.

Council Entered Executive Session at 7:28 p.m.

Action: 16.4 RETURN TO OPEN SESSION

Motion by Jim Blackburn, second by Jessica Lotz to return to open session.

Aye: Ross Rosenberg, Dennis Muyleart, Jerry Albrecht, Jessica Lotz, Roy Carney, Andrea Fohne, Todd Roach, Stephanie Smallheer, Aaron Hudson, Jim Blackburn, Tom Vorce, James Campbell, Nathan Parchman

Final Resolution: 13 ayes,1 absent. Motion Carried.

Regular Session was convened at 7:46 p.m.

Action: 16.5 ACTION TAKEN ON EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS

Motion by Jerry Albrecht, second by Jim Blackburn to allow staff to continue discussion on the items reviewed in executive session.

Aye: Ross Rosenberg, Dennis Muyleart, Jerry Albrecht, Jessica Lotz, Roy Carney, Andrea Fohne, Todd Roach, Stephanie Smallheer, Aaron Hudson, Jim Blackburn, Tom Vorce, James Campbell, Nathan Parchman

Final Resolution: 13 ayes,1 absent. Motion Carried.

17. ADJOURNMENT

Action: 17.1 ADJOURN THE MEETING

Motion by Roy Carney, second by Jerry Albrecht to adjourn the meeting

Final Resolution: 13 ayes, 1 absent. Motion Carried.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.

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