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City of Edwardsville City Council met Feb. 4

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 Patton, Miracle, Morrison, Krause and Grant answered present on roll call. Alderman Farrar arrived at 7:03p.m. Alderwoman Warren was absent-excused. 

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

Special Recognition/Proclamations/Oaths 

None 

Petitions and Communications 

None 

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

Consent Agenda 

Mayor Risavy read Consent Agenda items as follows: 

• Approval of minutes of Council Meeting on January 21, 2024 

City Attorney, Jeff Berkbigler added an Executive session for the Purchase or Lease of Real Property for the use of the Public Body pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5). 

Alderman Krause announced the Finance Committee minutes are not on the agenda, but they do appear in the packet. 

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

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

Legislative & Executive 

Mayor Risavy commented on the Appointment of Eric Williams as the new City Administrator. Mayor Risavy reviewed Mr. Williams's career at the City of Edwardsville. He also commented personally and expressed his support for Mr. Williams. 

Alderman Patton commented on the support for Eric Williams and expressed his support. Alderwoman Miracle expressed her support. 

Alderman Morrison commented this is an exciting day for the city. 

Alderman Krause and Grant also expressed their support. 

Motion by Krause, second by Grant to approve the Appointment of Eric Williams as the new City Administrator. 

Roll Call: Six Ayes with Aldermen Patton, Miracle, Morrison, Krause, Grant and Farrar voting aye. 

Motion by Krause, second by Miracle to approve a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Sign a Contract Waiving the Residency Requirement for the City Administrator. 

Roll Call: Six Ayes with Aldermen Patton, Miracle, Morrison, Krause, Grant and Farrar voting aye. 

Legal & Judicial 

None 

City Clerk 

None 

Finance Committee 

Alderman Krause presented the Finance Committee meeting minutes from the January 16, 2025 meeting for information and file. 

Motion by Krause, second by Miracle to approve the Claims-the total claims amount— $1,144,265.36. 

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

Motion by Krause, second by Miracle to approve Commercial Building Façade for TMS Properties, LLC located at 501-503 St. Louis St. in the amount not to exceed $25,000.00. Alderman Krause commented the applicant is approving the building. It will become an international market. 

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

Finance Committee will meet on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. in City Hall located at 118 Hillsboro Avenue, Edwardsville, IL 62025. 

Public Services Committee 

Alderman Morrison presented the Minutes of the Public Services Committee meeting on January 14, 2025 for information and file. 

Motion by Morrison, second by Krause for Approval to Purchase a 2024 Ford F-350 Service Truck through the State of Illinois Department of Central Management Services Joint Purchasing Contract from Morrow Brothers Ford, Inc. for $66,687.00 

Alderman Morrison commented this is a budgeted purchase. Used for Public Works Street Department. 

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

Motion by Morrison, second by Krause for Approval of Change Order #8 to the Mowing Contract to Element Turf & Outdoor Solutions. 

Alderman Morrison commented this is an extension to our current contract. The rates are locked in for the next three years. 

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

Motion by Morrison, second by Krause for Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Application for Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Grant Funds for FY28 from East-West Gateway. 

Alderman Morrison commented this grant application is seeking funds to construct a round a bout on Governors Parkway at Madison Avenue. 

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

Motion by Morrison, second by Krause for Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Application for Surface Transportation Program Grant Funds for FY28 from East-West Gateway. 

Alderman Morrison commented this application is to resurface a portion of Madison Avenue from Franklin to Montclaire Avenue. It would include a shared-use path. 

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

Motion by Morrison, second by Krause for Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Application for Transportation Alternative Program Grant Funds for FY28 from East-West Gateway. 

Alderman Morrison said this is a program for transportation alternatives. The grant would fund the next phase of the Route 66 trail. It would run from RP Lumber down to City Park. Roll Call: Six Ayes with Aldermen Patton, Miracle, Morrison, Krause, Grant and Farrar voting aye. Motion carried. 

Motion by Morrison, second by Krause for Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Police Department to apply for the FY25 Officer Recruitment & Retention Grant. 

Alderman Morrison commented the grant allows the city to recruit and retain police officers. It is a development grant for police officers. 

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

Public Services Committee will meet on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. at Hall City 

Administrative & Community Services Committee 

Alderwoman Grant presented the Minutes of the Administrative and Community Services Committee meeting on December 12, 2024 for information and file. 

Motion by Grant, second by Miracle for Approval to Award the 694 East Vandalia Fence Contract to Collins and Herman, Inc. for $44,750. 

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

Motion by Grant, second by Miracle for Approval to Award the Richards Woods Stream Stabilization Project to Barbour Excavating, LLC for $46,331.16. 

Alderwoman Grant commented this is required work. 

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

Administrative Services Committee will meet on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. in City Hall 

Old Business 

New Business 

Closed Session 

Motion by Morrison, second by Krause at 7:22 p.m. to end open session and move into closed session. 

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

Council entered into Executive Session at 7:24 p.m. 

Motion by Morrison, second by Miracle to end closed session at 7:34 p.m. 

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

Council reconvened at 7:34 p.m. 

Action Taken on Executive Session Items 

Motion by Patton, second by Miracle to approve a Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Certain Real Estate to be used for Public Purposes. 

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

There being no further action required, Council adjourned at 7:36 p.m. with a motion by Miracle, second by Farrar. 

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