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City of Fairview Heights City Council met Feb. 4

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

The regular meeting of the Fairview Heights City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Mark T. Kupsky in the City Council Chambers, 10025 Bunkum Road, Fairview Heights, IL and also conducted virtually for guest attendees and City Council members per Resolution 4391-2021 with the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by City Clerk Karen Kaufhold. 

ROLL CALL 

Roll call of Aldermen present: Anthony LeFlore, Bill Poletti, Frank Menn, Josh Frawley, Barbara Brumfield, Brenda Wagner, Harry Zimmerman, Pat Peck, and Ryan Vickers. Denise Williams was excused to attend the meeting virtually due to illness. City Clerk Karen Kaufhold and Attorney Andrew Hoerner were present. 

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 

None 

CONSENT AGENDA 

Alderman Anthony LeFlore moved to approve the January 21st, 2025 City Council Meeting minutes. Seconded by Alderman Brenda Wagner. 

Roll call on the January 21st, 2025 City Council Meeting minutes showed Aldermen LeFlore, Poletti, Williams, Menn, Frawley, Brumfield, Wagner, Zimmerman, Peck, and Vickers voting "Yea". Motion passed with 10 yeas. 

COMMITTEE REPORTS 

The Mayor announced that the Operations and Administration Committee meeting is scheduled for February 12, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. 

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR 

The Mayor began by announcing that Proposed Ordinance No. 11-25 will not have a final vote tonight, it will be sent back to Committee. Mayor would like to remind everyone; Trekking for Trash is this Saturday. Mayor Kupsky recently had the opportunity to attend the Realtor's Annual Meeting, discussed about things in the community and new development. The Mayor would like to wish everyone a Happy Valentine's Day. 

COMMUNICATIONS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS 

Alderman Pat Peck, gave an overview about Trekking for Trash. It is an all-volunteer group that meets once a month, behind Walgreens, to pick up trash. All supplies are provided, great opportunity to get exercise, and do something good for your community. 

NEW BUSINESS 

Motion by Alderman Brenda Wagner to move Proposed Resolution No. 11-25 to be the first item on the Agenda under New Business. Seconded by Alderman Bill Poletti. 

Roll Call on the motion showed Aldermen LeFlore, Poletti, Williams, Menn, Frawley, Brumfield, Wagner, Zimmerman, Peck, and Vickers voting "Yea". Motion passed with 10 yeas. 

Proposed Resolution No. 11 -'25 a Resolution adopting the recommendation and findings of the Planning Commission regarding application number PC 04-25, thereby denying a Special Use Permit to allow a Convenience Store, Car Wash, and Quick-Serve Restaurant in the "B-3" Community Business Zoning District. Motion by Alderman Frawley. Seconded by Alderman Vickers. 

Motion by Alderman Harry Zimmerman to send Proposed Resolution No. 11-25 regarding application number PC 04-25 back to next Planning Commission meeting for further review on February 11, 2025. Seconded by Alderman Bill Poletti. 

Roll call on the motion showed Aldermen LeFlore, Poletti, Williams, Menn, Frawley, Brumfield, Wagner, Zimmerman, Peck, and Vickers voting "Yea". Motion passed with 10 yeas. 

Proposed Ordinance 01-'25 an Ordinance authorizing a redevelopment agreement between the City of Fairview Heights, Illinois and B & S Jacob Properties, LLC. For the redevelopment project at 9705 West State Route 161 in the City of Fairview Heights. Motion by Alderman Wagner. Seconded by Alderman Frawley. 

Motion by Alderman Poletti to advance Proposed Ordinance 01-'25 to the second reading. Seconded by Alderman Frawley. 

Roll call to advance Proposed Ordinance 01-'25 to the second reading showed Aldermen LeFlore, Poletti, Williams, Menn, Frawley, Brumfield, Wagner, Zimmerman, Peck, and Vickers voting "Yea". Motion passed with 10 yeas. 

Roll call on Proposed Ordinance 01-'25 showed Aldermen LeFlore, Poletti, Williams, Menn, Frawley, Brumfield, Wagner, Zimmerman, Peck, and Vickers voting "Yea". 

Proposed Ordinance No. 01-'25 passed on 10 yeas. 

Proposed Resolution No. 01-'25 now becomes ORDINANCE NO. 1985-2025 

Proposed Resolution No. 06 -'25 a Resolution providing for a feasibility study on the designation of a portion of the City of Fairview Heights as redevelopment project area and to induce development interest within such area; and authorizing expenditures in the course of planning and redevelopment, prior to the redevelopment project area being established, that may be reimbursable from future TIF proceeds. Motion by Alderman Peck. Seconded by Alderman Poletti. 

Roll call on the Proposed Resolution No. 06-'25 showed Aldermen LeFlore, Poletti, Williams, Menn, Frawley, Brumfield, Wagner, Zimmerman, Peck, and Vickers voting "Yea". 

Proposed Resolution No. 06-'25 passed on 10 yeas. 

Proposed Resolution No. 06-'25 now becomes RESOLUTION NO. 4610-2025 

Proposed Resolution No. 07 -'25 a Resolution authorizing the Mayor on behalf of the City to enter into a contract with PGAV Planners LLC to provide professional services for completing necessary tasks related to the creation of TIF and Business Districts. Motion by Alderman Wagner. Seconded by Alderman Poletti. 

Roll call on the Proposed Resolution No. 07-'25 showed Aldermen LeFlore, Poletti, Williams, Menn, Frawley, Brumfield, Wagner, Zimmerman, Peck, and Vickers voting "Yea". 

Proposed Resolution No. 07-'25 passed on 10 yeas. 

Proposed Resolution No. 07-'25 now becomes RESOLUTION NO. 4611-2025 

NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED 

Proposed Resolution No. 08 -'25 a Resolution authorizing the Mayor on behalf of the City to enter into an agreement for ON-Call Economic Development services with PGAV Planners LLC. Motion by Alderman Wagner. Seconded by Alderman LeFlore. 

Roll call on the Proposed Resolution No. 08-'25 Aldermen LeFlore, Poletti, Williams, Menn, Frawley, Brumfield, Wagner, Zimmerman, Peck, and Vickers voting "Yea". 

Proposed Resolution No. 08-'25 passed on 10 yeas. 

Proposed Resolution No. 08-'25 now becomes RESOLUTION NO. 4612-2025 

Proposed Resolution No. 09 -'25 a Resolution approving a Development Plan at 815 Lincoln HWY, 

Suite 2 within the "PB" Planned Business District to allow a custom garment printing shop. Motion by Alderman LeFlore. Seconded by Alderman Brumfield. 

Roll call on the Proposed Resolution No. 09-'25 showed Aldermen LeFlore, Poletti, Williams, Menn, Frawley, Brumfield, Wagner, Zimmerman, Peck, and Vickers voting "Yea". 

Proposed Resolution No. 09-'25 passed on 10 yeas. 

Proposed Resolution No. 09-'25 now becomes RESOLUTION NO. 4613-2025 

Proposed Resolution No. 10 -'25 a Resolution approving a Development Plan at 10008-10014 Old Lincoln trail within the "PB" Planned Business District to allow an Art Studio. Motion by Alderman LeFlore. Seconded by Alderman Poletti. 

Roll call on the Proposed Resolution No. 10-'25 showed Aldermen LeFlore, Poletti, Williams, Menn, Frawley, Brumfield, Wagner, Zimmerman, Peck, and Vickers voting "Yea". 

Proposed Resolution No. 10-'25 passed on 10 yeas. 

Proposed Resolution No. 10-'25 now becomes RESOLUTION NO. 4614-2025 

Alderman Wagner moved to adjourn. Seconded by Alderman Poletti. Motion carried. 

Meeting adjourned at 7:27 P.M.

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