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City of Edwardsville City Council met April 1

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.

Council members Grant, Farrar, Patton, Miracle and Morrison answered present on roll call.

Council members Krause and Warren were absent-excused.

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

Special Recognition/Proclamations/Oaths

Mayor Risavy read a Proclamation honoring the SIUE Cougars. The Men's Basketball Team made the NCAA Tournament during the 2025 season. Mayor Risavy invited Coach Barone to introduce the Men's Basketball Team. Andrew Gavin, Athletic Director at SIUE came forward to deliver a few remarks. Mr. Gavin thanked the Edwardsville community for the ongoing support. He also thanked the team for their hard work, dedication and community representation. Coach Barone came forward to thank the City and the community for their support. Council members commented on the success of the team. Mayor Risavy invited everyone forward for a photo.

Petitions and Communications

Mayor Risavy presented a Letter from Plan Commission regarding Pfund Industrial Park - Final Plat for information and file.

Mayor Risavy presented a Letter from Plan Commission regarding Center Grove Road PUD for information and file.

Mayor Risavy presented a Letter from Plan Commission regarding Amazing Grace at Logan Place PUD for information and file.

Mayor Risavy presented a Letter from Plan Commission regarding Dorset Court PUD for information and file.

Mayor Risavy opened the Public Comment portion of the meeting. One public commented received. Shauna Lynn Boad came forward to speak about Amazing Grace at Logan Place.

Ms. Boad commented the project had to find a new architect. She would like the project to  continue.

Consent Agenda

Mayor Risavy read Consent Agenda items as follows:

• Approval of minutes of Council Meeting on March 18, 2025

• 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).

Motion by Grant, seconded by Miracle to approve the Consent Agenda presented.

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

Legislative & Executive

Motion by Morrison, second by Farrar to approve a Class E- Special event liquor license to sell alcoholic liquor at any special indoor and/or outdoor function - St. Boniface Parish May 23 and 24, 2025 4:00pm-11:59pm.

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

Motion carried.

Legal & Judicial

None

City Clerk

None

Finance Committee

Alderwoman Miracle presented the Finance Committee meeting minutes from the March 13, 2025 meeting for information and file.

Motion by Miracle, second by Farrar to approve the Claims - the total claims amount - $671,559.35.

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

Motion carried.

Finance Committee will meet on Thursday, April 10, 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 March 11, 2025 for information and file.

Motion by Morrison, second by Farrar to approve a Sole Source Resolution Authorizing the Purchase and Installation of Two (2) Autovu Sharpv Camera Kits.

Alderman Morrison commented these are new license plate readers being installed around Edwardsville.

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

Motion carried.

Motion by Morrison, second by Farrar to approve Resolution Authorizing the Police Department to Apply for the Illinois FY25 Camera Grant Program.

Alderman Morrison commented this allows the police department to apply for additional license plate readers in the future.

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

Motion carried.

Motion by Morrison, second by Farrar for Approval of a Resolution Granting Signature Authority to Director of Public Works and City Engineer for Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Permit Applications.

Alderman Morrison said this gives signatory authority to the City Engineer and Director of Public Works.

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

Motion carried.

Motion by Morrison, second by Farrar for Approval of a Sole Source Resolution for the Resurfacing of Montclaire Avenue to Stutz Excavating, Inc. for $65,146.64.

Alderman Morrison commented some of Montclaire Avenue could be resurfaced.

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

Motion carried.

Public Services Committee will meet on Tuesday, April 08, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. at City Hall located at 118 Hillsboro Avenue, Edwardsville, IL 62025.

Administrative & Community Services Committee

Alderwoman Grant presented the Minutes of the Administrative and Community Services Committee meeting on March 13, 2025 for information and file.

Motion by Grant, second by Miracle to approve a Resolution Approving Final Plat of Pfund Industrial Park.

Alderwoman Grant commented the process requires PUD's applied for must be reviewed.

Alderman Farrar commented that he is supportive of the plat, but he said the restrictive use speaks about terms in a language he fells is discriminatory. The language is on page 114. He would like to change the language to no medical clinics. Jeff Berkbigler, City Attorney commented this is enforceable by the landowner. Alderman Patton commented growth is starting in this area. He commented we need to be aware of the use of the land. Mr. Patton said they are old, oil and chip roads.

Mayor Risavy confirmed that Alderman Farrar would like to support the Final Plat.

Alderman Farrar requested the language updated.

Eric Williams commented this needs to go to the county for approval after the city.

Motion by Farrar, second by Miracle to table a Resolution Approving Final Plat of Pfund Industrial Park.

City Attorney, Jeff Berkbigler commented it is a private contract between the property owners. We cannot prevent them from restricting their uses.

Motion by Farrar, second by Miracle to table the Resolution Approving Final Plat of Pfund Industrial Park.

Roll Call: Four Ayes with Aldermen Grant, Farrar, Miracle and Morrison voting aye.

Alderman Patton voting nay. Motion carried.

Motion by Grant, second by Miracle to approve a Resolution Approving the Inactive Center Grove Road PUD Development Plan to Remain in Effect.

Alderwoman Grant commented this had no action. It is 8.43 acres. No activity since 2017.

Roll Call: Five nays with Aldermen Grant, Farrar, Patton, Miracle and Morrison voting nay.

Motion denied.

Motion by Grant, second by Farrar to approve a Resolution Approving the Inactive Amazing Grace at Logan Place PUD Development Plan to Remain in Effect.

Alderwoman Grant commented this failed at ACS 2-1. It is 1.17 acres. The ministry is currently happening at a church. Alderwoman Miracle commented she is voting no. The property has been sitting. She believes in the ministry but feels there has been no progress.

Alderman Grant commented the property looks great! She said that non-profits often take longer. If approved, they get a one-year extension. Jeff Berkbigler, City Attorney said the

PUDs have fallen behind making sure they stay active.

Roll Call: Four Ayes with Aldermen Grant, Farrar, Patton, and Morrison voting aye.

Alderwoman Miracle voting nay. Motion carried.

Motion by Grant, second by Farrar for Approval of Change Order #4 for Phase 3 Plummer Family Park Sports Park.

Alderwoman Grant this is for additional parking.

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

Motion carried.

Administrative Services Committee will meet on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. in City Hall

Old Business

Mayor Risavy commented on the Main Street Community Center's 50th Anniversary Gala.

He said it was a great event!

New Business

Mayor Risavy commented on the past weekend's activities at Plummer Park.

Nate Tingley commented on a youth football tournament and the Glen Ed Spring Kickoff.

Blue Star Memorial tree planting at City Park on Saturday at 2:00pm. Edwardsville Rotary has their 100 year celebration.

Closed Session

Motion by Morrison, second by Farrar at 7:40 p.m. to end open session and move into closed session.

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

Motion carried.

Council entered into Executive Session at 7:44 p.m.

Motion by Grant, second by Miracle to end closed session at 9:03 p.m.

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

Motion carried.

Council reconvened at 9:03 p.m.

Action Taken on Executive Session Items

None

There being no further action required, Council adjourned at 9:03 p.m. with a motion by Miracle.

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