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City of Belleville City Council met April 21

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

1. CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR AND EXPLANATION OF DISASTER PROCEDURES

REMINDER: SINCE THE MEETINGS ARE BEING VIDEOTAPED IT IS IMPORTANT THAT EVERYONE SPEAK DIRECTLY INTO A MICROPHONE WHEN SPEAKING.

2. ROLL CALL ALDERPERSONS

3. ROLL CALL DEPARTMENT HEADS

4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

5. PUBLIC HEARING

6. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (2-3 MINUTES PER PERSON)

7. PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITIONS & APPOINTMENTS

7-A. Mayor Gregory will recognize Elected Officials

7-B. Alderperson Anthony will recognize Mayor Gregory

8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

8-A. Motion to approve City Council Meeting and Executive Session Minutes of April 7, 2025

9. CLAIMS, PAYROLL AND DISBURSEMENTS

9-A. Motion to approve claims and disbursements in the amount of $4,583,299.03 payroll in the amount of $1,020,996.10 

10. REPORTS

10-A. Motion to approve Treasurer’s Report - February 2025

10-A(1). Motion to approve Statement of Cash and Investments Report – February 2025

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

11-A. MOTIONS FROM FINANCE

11-A(1). Motion to close Fund 30 (Special Service Area) and corresponding checking account upon payment of all final expenses

11-A(2). Motion to approve FY25 budget amendments as recommended by the Finance Director

11-A(3). Motion to approve FY2025-2026 budget

11-B. MOTION FROM POLICE & FIRE

11-B(1). Motion to approve a contract with REJIS in the amount of $4,344.56 per year to access MO agency data information with an annual 6% increase

11-C. MOTIONS FROM FIRE & POLICE COMMISSION

11-C(1). Motion to approve the hiring of Haley Poole, Brandon Jackson and Vincent Hernandez as Probationary Police Officers effective Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 12:01am

11-C(2). Motion to approve the promotion of Firefighter Nick Lombardo to Engineer effective Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 12:01am

11-D. MOTIONS FROM PARKS BOARD

11-D(1). Motion to approve Hank’s Excavating and Landscaping, Inc. in the amount of $223,954.00 for Laderman Park improvements (TIF 3)

11-D(2). Motion to approve Gonzalez Companies, LLC for Laderman Park construction management services in the amount of $16,000.00 (TIF 3)

11-D(3). Motion to approve a Facility Use Agreement with Phoenix Elite Football for non-exclusive use of Laderman Park soccer field effective May 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026 in the amount of $500.00

11-D(4). Motion to approve the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan from Oates Associates

11-E. MOTIONS FROM ADMINISTRATION

11-E(1). Request to purchase 321 West C Street (Parcel: 08-21.0-416-013) from St. Clair County Trustee in the amount of $786.00 for demolition

11-E(2). Motion to extend the Special Use Permit for liquor license and outdoor dining in RE Case 05-JAN22 G Level and Square (dba The Harp Pub) located at 1112 West Main Street (08-21.0-332-003/004) until July 31, 2025

11-E(3). Motion to approve a contract with PowerDMS/NEOGOV software in the amount of $8,187.48 for the Fire Department

11-F. MOTIONS FROM TRAFFIC & PARKING

11-F(1). Motion to approve Loading Zone designation for Blanquart’s Rusty Gem on East Main Street (south side) from point of 20’ to point of 40’ from South High Street daily 7am to 5pm

11-F(2). Motion to approve a handicap parking space at 700 St Clair Avenue in the name of applicant only

12. COMMUNICATIONS

12-A. MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY – 05/26/2025

Request from Belleville VFW Post 1739 to host Memorial Day Ceremony, Monday, May 26, 2025, 11:00am to 12:00pm, Walnut Hill Cemetery. Additional City services: chairs, electric, flag poles, tents and port-a-potties

12-B. MEPSI PRIDE BLOCK PARTY – 06/14/2025

Request from MEPSI and Shoehorn Brewing to host Pride Block Party, Saturday, June 14, 2025, 6:00pm to 11:59pm with food truck. Street closure request: North Church Street from East Main to alley entrances and Paderborn Square, 10:00am to 11:59pm. Additional City services: “No Parking” signage, picnic tables, electric and trash toters

12-C. BIG FINGER RECORDS MUSIC & ART FESTIVAL – 07/26/2025

Request from BFR Music LLC and Evange LLC to host Big Finger Records Music & Art Festival, Saturday, July 26, 2025, 12:00pm to 10:00pm. Street closure request: West Main Street between 9th and 10th Streets and City owned parking lot at 10th and West Main. Additional City services: “No Parking” signage, trash toters, picnic tables, open/close street(s) and Police Personnel

12-D. BACK TO SCHOOL BASH – 08/09/2025

Request from Sawdust & Glitter to host Back-To-School Bash Saturday, August 9, 2025, 9:00am to 4:00pm, SE Quadrant of Public Square. No additional City services

12-E. GINGERBREAD 5K – 12/06/2025

Motion from Parks & Recreation to host Gingerbread Run/Walk 5k, Saturday, December 6, 2025, 8:00am to 10:30am and Kids Fun Run, 8:00am to 8:30am. Street closure request: West Main Street from 4th to 6th Street (east bound lane), 7:00am to 10:30am; 5k route rolling street closure 8:30am to 10:30am. Additional City services requested:  barricades, Public Works and Police Personnel, electric, trash cans, and banner across West Main Street prior to event

12-F. BELLEVILLE INDIE MARKET – 05/31/2025

Request from Belleville Indie Market Saturday, May 31, 2025, 5:00pm to 9:00pm, to include closure of West Main Street between 9th and 10th Street, 11:00am to 11:00pm.

13. PETITIONS

14. RESOLUTIONS

14-A. RESOLUTION 3541

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 (line-item transfer)

14-B. RESOLUTION 3542

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 (supplemental amendments)

15. ORDINANCES

15-A. ORDINANCE 9374-2025

A ZONING ORDINANCE IN RE CASE 07-MAR25-Kenneth B & Elizabeth Weiland

15-B. ORDINANCE 9375-2025

An Ordinance Dissolving the Drake Road Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment Project Area (TIF 13)

15-C. ORDINANCE 9376-2025

An Ordinance Establishing the Annual Budget of the City of Belleville, Illinois, for the Fiscal Year Beginning on the First Day of May, A.D. 2025 and Ending on the 30th Day of April, A.D., 2026

15-D. ORDINANCE 9377-2025

A Zoning Ordinance in RE CASE 05-JAN22 – G Level and Square (dba The Harp Pub) extension until July 31, 2025

15-E. ORDINANCE 9378-2025

An Ordinance Amending Title VII (Traffic Code), Chapter 76 (Parking Schedules) of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Belleville, Illinois as Amended, by Amending Portions of Sections Thereof

15-F. ORDINANCE 9379-2025

An Ordinance Amending Article VII (Traffic Code), Chapter 76 (Parking Schedules) of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Belleville, Illinois as Amended, by Amending Portions of Sections Thereof

16. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

17. MISCELLANEOUS & NEW BUSINESS

17-A. Motor Fuel Claims in the Amount of $58,906.79

18. EXECUTIVE SESSION

19. ADJOURNMENT (ALL QUESTIONS RELATING TO THE PRIORITY OF BUSINESS SHALL BE DECIDED BY THE CHAIR WITHOUT DEBATE, SUBJECT TO APPEAL)

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