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City of Belleville City Council met Feb. 18 

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

Mayor Gregory called this meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 

City Clerk Gain Meyer called roll. Members present on roll call: Alderperson Whitaker, Alderperson Schneider, Alderperson Duco, Alderperson Eros, Alderperson Randle, Alderperson Ferguson, Alderperson Anthony, Alderperson Ovian, Alderperson Dintelman, Alderperson Schaefer, Alderperson Stiehl, Alderperson Rothweiler, Alderperson Elmore, Alderperson Weygandt, Alderperson Sullivan, Alderperson Osthoff. 

ROLL CALL DEPARTMENT HEADS 

City Clerk Gain Meyer called roll of Department Heads: City Treasurer, Sarah Biermann; City Attorney, Garrett Hoerner; Police Chief, Matt Eiskant; Fire Chief, Stephanie Mills; Finance Director, Jamie Maitret; Director of Public Works, Jason Poole; Director of Wastewater, Randy Smith; Library Director, Leander Spearman; Director of IT, Ty Buckner; City Engineer, Scott Saeger; Director of Health, Housing & Building, Scott Tyler; Director of Economic Development, Planning & Zoning, Clifford Cross; Director of Human Resources, William Clay; Director of Maintenance, Mike Schaefer. 

PLEDGE

PUBLIC HEARING

None.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

None. 

PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITIONS & APPOINTMENTS 

Mayor Greogry recommended Honorable Judge Bill Stiehl (of Council at MMR, Belleville, IL) to serve on the Board of Fire and Police Commission and to serve the remainder of the term expiring May 2, 2025 

Mayor Gregory recommended the appointment of Laura Kelley to serve a 1-year term on the Historic Preservation Commission 

Alderperson Rothweiler made a motion second by Alderperson Elmore to approve the recommendations. 

Alderperson Stiehl abstained from voting. All other members present voted aye. 

Motion carries. 

Alderperson Schneider made a motion second by Alderperson Schaefer to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes and Executive Session Minutes of February 3, 2025. 

All members voted aye. 

Motion carries, 

CLAIMS, PAYROLL AND DISBURSEMENTS 

Alderperson Whitaker made a motion second by Alderperson Schaefer to approve claims and disbursements in the amount of $1,118,951.70 payroll in the amount of $988,271.07. 

Members voting aye on roll call: Whitaker, Schneider, Duco, Eros, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Sullivan, Osthoff. (16) 

Motion carries. 

REPORTS 

Alderperson Schaefer made a motion second by Alderperson Stiehl to approve the City Attorney report dated February 13, 2025. 

All members present voted aye, 

Motion carries. 

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

FINANCE COMMITTEE 

Motion to waive formal bidding procedures and purchase one new 2024 Ford Police Interceptor from Morrow Brothers Ford for $48,778.00 

Motion to approve extending current grass and yard maintenance agreement with Minton Outdoor Services Inc. until April 30, 2029, with no change in current contract rates for the full-term of the agreement 

Motion to approve bid from BP Roofing, lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $53,890.00 (possible additional $4,000) for roof replacement on Maintenance Shop Building at 17 North 12th Street 

Motion to approve paying off balance of Special Ad Valorem Tax Bonds (Special Service Area Bonds), Series 2006 by end of current fiscal year 

Motion to approve closing TIF 13 (Fund 55), and corresponding budget amendment to transfer remaining funds to TIF 3

Alderperson Whitaker made a motion second by Alderperson Schaefer to approve the motions as read. 

Members voting aye on roll call: Schneider, Duco, Eros, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Sullivan, Osthoff, Whitaker. (16) 

Motion carries. 

ORDINANCE & LEGAL REVIEW 

Alderperson Stiehl made a motion second by Alderperson Schaefer to approve amending Title III (Administration), Chapter 31 (Officials and Employees; General Administration) by adding Section 31.018 (Travel Expenses) 

All members present voted aye. 

Motion carries. 

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & ANNEXATION 

Motion to approve an Amended Development Agreement with K & D Realty 

Motion to approve a Development Agreement with Anytime Heating & Cooling, LLC for the acquisition and development of the City-owned vacant lot located at 416 North First Street (Parcel: 08- 21.0-412-038) 

Alderperson Osthoff made a motion second by Alderperson Ferguson to approve the Agreements as read. 

Members voting aye on roll call: Duco, Eros, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Sullivan, Osthoff, Whitaker, Schneider. (16) 

Motion carries. 

COMMUNICATIONS 

C3 FITNESS FESTIVUS – 04/26/2025 

Request from C3 Fitness to host Festivus, Saturday, April 26, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm, entry to alley between 335 and 325 West Main Street, 7:30am to 4:30pm. Additional City services: barricades and possible overflow parking at 512 West Main 

TOUCH A TRUCK – 04/26/2025 

Request from Belleville Police Department to host Touch-A-Truck, Saturday, April 26, 2025, 11:00am to 3:00pm, The Campus (2300 West Main Street). Additional City services: trash toters, picnic tables, electric, vehicles, personnel and barricades 

PSOP SENIOR CELEBRATION – 05/02/2025 

Request from PSOP to host Senior Celebration, Friday, May 2, 2025, 10:00am to 2:00pm. Street Closure: North Church Street (between East "B" and East "C"), Municipal Parking Lot corner of North Jackson and East "B", 7:30am to 3:30pm. Additional City services: "No Parking" signage, barricades, trash toters, BBQ grill and volunteers 

SOARING EAGLE TWILIGHT SCOUT CAMP-07/14/2025 thru07/18/2025 

Request from Greater St. Louis Area Council Scouting to host Soaring Eagle Twilight Scout Camp, Monday July 14, 2025 through Friday, July 18, 2025, 4:00pm to 9:00pm, Bellevue Park 

MOMENT OF REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY - 09/11/2025 

Request from the September 11th Memorial Committee and City of Belleville to host the Moment of Remembrance Ceremony, Thursday, September 11, 2025, 1125 South Illinois Street, 11:30am to 12:30pm. Additional City services: barricades, chairs and Personnel 

Alderperson Schaefer made a motion second by Alderperson Ferguson to approve the communications as read. 

All members present voted aye. 

Motion carries. 

PETITIONS

None.

RESOLUTIONS 

Alderperson Whitaker made a motion second by Alderperson Schaefer to read Resolution 3536 by title only. 

All members present voted aye. 

Motion carries. 

RESOLUTION 3536 

A Resolution Amending the Annual Budget of the City of Belleville, Illinois for the Fiscal Year Beginning on the First Day of May 2024 and Ending on the 30th Day of April, 2025 (TIF 13 Transfer) 

Alderperson Schaefer made a motion second by Alderperson Stiehl to approve Resolution 3536. 

Members voting aye on roll call: Eros, Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Sullivan, Osthoff, Whitaker, Schneider, Duco. (16) 

Motion carries. 

ORDINANCES 

Alderperson Schaefer made a motion second by Alderperson Stiehl to read Ordinance 9366 by title only. 

All members present voted aye. 

Motion carries. 

ORDINANCE 9366-2025 

An Ordinance Amending Title III (Administration), Chapter 31 (Officials and Employees; General Administration) by Adding Section 31.018 (Travel, Mean and Lodging Expenses) of the Revised Code of Ordinances of the City of Belleville, as Amended 

Alderperson Schaefer made a motion second by Alderperson Ferguson to approve the Ordinance as read. 

Members voting aye on roll call: Randle, Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Sullivan, Osthoff, Whitaker, Schneider, Duco, Eros. (16) 

Motion carries. 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

None.

MISCELLANEOUS & NEW BUSINESS 

Alderperson Rothweiler made a motion second by Alderperson Schaefer to pay the Motor Fuel Claims in the Amount of $30,000.32. 

Members voting aye on roll call: Ferguson, Anthony, Ovian, Dintelman, Schaefer, Stiehl, Rothweiler, Elmore, Weygandt, Sullivan, Osthoff, Whitaker, Schneider, Duco, Eros, Randle. (16) 

Motion carries. 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

None.

ADJOURNMENT 

Alderperson Randle made a motion second by Alderperson Schneider to adjourn at 7:13 p.m. 

All members present voted aye. 

Motion carries. 

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