City of O'Fallon City Council met Feb. 18

Jerry Mouser, City Clerk | City of O'Fallon

By Angelica Saylo Pilo

Mar 16, 2025

City of O'Fallon City Council met Feb. 18

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

1. OPENING

Procedural: 1.1 CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Roach called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM

Information, Procedural: 1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Council Member Blackburn 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, Todd Roach, Stephanie Smallheer, Aaron Hudson, Jim Blackburn, James Campbell, Nathan Parchman, Eric Van Hook

Members present via zoom: Andrea Fohne

Members Absent: Tom Vorce

Action, Minutes: 1.4 APPROVAL OF MINUTES - February 3, 2025

Motion by Jerry Albrecht, second by Dennis Muyleart to approve the minutes of February 3, 2025.

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

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

Vern Malare spoke for 2 minutes and 28 seconds.

Ron Zelms spoke for 1 minute and 2 seconds.

5. REPORTS - CLERK'S REPORT

City Clerk Mouser stated that March 4, 2025 is the last day to register to vote in the consolidated election and the first day for early voting is February 23, 2025.

6. REPORTS - MAYOR'S REPORT

Information: 6.1 Thanks to all who attended the February 13 Open House regarding the proposed Park Place Development. The second Open House is tomorrow night at Fire Station 4 at 6 p.m.

Information: 6.2 Happy Birthday to Assistant City Administrator Grant Litteken

Information: 6.3 Anyone interested in getting involved in City Fest please come to the next meeting on February 27 at City Hall at 6 p.m.

Corrected to the 27th.

7. RESOLUTIONS

Action: 7.1 Resolution Approving and Accepting the Minor Subdivision of 2116 Quarry Road Known as The Tommy III on 7.46 Acres on Parcel Number: 04-27.0-400.035

Motion by Todd Roach, second by James Campbell to Approve Resolution Approving and Accepting the Minor Subdivision of 2116 Quarry Road Known as The Tommy III on 7.46 Acres on Parcel Number: 04-27.0-400.035

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

Action: 7.2 Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract for sale of real estate of 24.99 acres to Pier Property Group, LLC, for $1,000,000 contingent on final approvals of all zoning and governmental requirements by the City of O'Fallon at a future date

Motion by James Campbell, second by Jessica Lotz to Approve a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract for sale of real estate of 24.99 acres to Pier Property Group, LLC, for $1,000,000 contingent on final approvals of all zoning and governmental requirements by the City of O'Fallon at a future date.

Council Member Albrecht asked what was the land appraised for?

City Administrator Denton stated that it was appraised for $25,000.00 per acre.

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

Action: 7.3 Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract for purchase of real estate of 6.25 acres from Pier Property Group, LLC, for $250,000 contingent on final approvals of all zoning and governmental requirements by the City of O'Fallon at a future date

Motion by Dennis Muyleart, second by Jessica Lotz to Approve a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract for purchase of real estate of 6.25 acres from Pier Property Group, LLC, for $250,000 contingent on final approvals of all zoning and governmental requirements by the City of O'Fallon at a future date.

Council Member Albrecht asked what was the land appraised for?

City Administrator Denton stated that it was the same cost per acre as the other being purchased.

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

8. ORDINANCES - 1ST READING

Action: 8.1 Ordinance declaring certain equipment as surplus property for sale and/or disposal pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/11-76-4

Motion by Roy Carney, second by Jessica Lotz to consider on first reading an Ordinance declaring certain equipment as surplus property for sale and/or disposal pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/11-76-4.

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

Action: 8.2 Ordinance to set a public hearing to approve a special business district plan for the proposed Park Place Business District, generally located west of the intersection of Venita Drive and Porter Road

Motion by Todd Roach, second by Roy Carney to consider on First Reading an Ordinance to set a public hearing to approve a special business district plan for the proposed Park Place Business District, generally located west of the intersection of Venita Drive and Porter Road.

Council Member Albrecht stated that this ordinance only established a date for the public hearing.

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

9. ORDINANCES - 2ND READING

Action: 9.1 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 Second Reading an Ordinance Amending Ord. 623, Zoning (Development known as "Enclaves at Lawn Avenue"), located at 104 Lawn Avenue.

Council Member Albrecht asked if there were any changes from the original proposal regarding the “cut ins” on Lawn Avenue.

After some discussion Public Works Director Jeff Taylor stated that the original proposal was approved with five “cut in”.

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

Nay: Jerry Albrecht

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

10. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

Vern Malare spoke for 1 minute and 38 seconds.

Ali Potter spoke for 24 seconds.

11. REPORTS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Information: 11.1 Draft Community Development Minutes - February 10, 2025

Council Member Roach stated the next meeting is scheduled for February 24, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

12. REPORTS - PUBLIC WORKS

Council Member Rosenberg stated the next meeting is scheduled for February 24, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.

13. REPORTS - PUBLIC SAFETY

Council Member Van Hook stated the next meeting is scheduled for March 10, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.

14. REPORTS - PARKS/ENVIRONMENT

Information: 14.1 Draft Parks & Environment Minutes - February 10, 2025

Council Member Albrecht stated the next meeting is scheduled for March 10, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.

15. REPORTS - FINANCE/ADMINISTRATION

Council Member Parchman stated the next meeting is scheduled for February 24, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.

Action: 15.1 Warrant Approval

Motion by Nathan Parchman, second by Jerry Albrecht to approve Warrant #553 in the amount of $1,291,177.96

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 RETURN TO OPEN SESSION

Action: 16.4 ACTION TAKEN ON EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS

17. ADJOURNMENT

Action: 17.1 ADJOURN THE MEETING

Motion by Roy Carney, second by Dennis Muyleart to adjourn the meeting

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

The meeting was adjourned at 7:27 p.m.

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