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City of O'Fallon City Council met April 7

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 p.m.

Information, Procedural: 1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Council Member Blackburn led council in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Procedural: 1.3 ROLL CALL

Members present: Ross Rosenberg, Jerry Albrecht, Jessica Lotz, Roy Carney, Andrea Fohne, Todd Roach, Stephanie Smallheer, Aaron Hudson, Jim Blackburn, Tom Vorce, James Campbell, Nathan Parchman, Eric Van Hook

Members absent: Dennis Muyleart

Action, Minutes: 1.4 APPROVAL OF MINUTES - March 17, 2025

Motion by Jerry Albrecht, second by Roy Carney to approve the minutes of March 17. 2025.

Aye: Ross Rosenberg, Jerry Albrecht, Jessica Lotz, Roy Carney, Andrea Fohne, Todd Roach, Stephanie Smallheer, Aaron Hudson, Jim Blackburn, Tom Vorce, 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

George Bambrough spoke for 2 minutes and 14 seconds

Vern Malare spoke for 5 minutes and 6 seconds

Ron Sergott spoke for 5 minutes and 31 seconds

Council Member Roy Carney spoke in support of the development at Park Place. He stated that he feels that the developers have addressed the concerns of lights, noise and the traffic study from the citizens and feels that this is a good project for the city.

Council Member Andrea Fohne also spoke in support of the development at Park Place. She stated that looking thru history there is always some concerns regarding growing the city, but she believes that this growth is good for the city.

Council Member Eric Van Hook said that he believed the staff did a great job researching and putting together a well-planned project and all the information that was put together addresses all the concerns of the citizens. As we work our way through the project which could take several years  as it will be implemented in steps, the city will go through and adjust the plans if needed for the development of the project.

5. REPORTS - CLERK'S REPORT

Action: 5.1 Raffle request from Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation - O'Fallon, IL Chapter to sell raffle tickets from ranging from $10-$100 each on June 28, 2025 with the prizes to be drawn at the KC Hall located at 402 E Hwy 50.

Motion by Jessica Lotz, second by Jim Blackburn to approve a raffle request from Rocky Mountain

Elk Foundation - O'Fallon, IL Chapter to sell raffle tickets from ranging from $10-$100 each on June 28, 2025 with the prizes to be drawn at the KC Hall located at 402 E Hwy 50.

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

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

Action: 5.2 Roadblock Request from Team River Runner to be held on Friday, April 25 from 4pm - 8pm and Sunday, April 27 from 10am - 2pm at the intersection of State & Lincoln

Motion by James Campbell, second by Roy Carney to approve a Roadblock Request from Team

River Runner to be held on Friday, April 25 from 4pm - 8pm and Sunday, April 27 from 10am - 2pm at the intersection of State & Lincoln

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

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

6. REPORTS - MAYOR'S REPORT

Action: 6.1 Reappointment of Michelle Braddock to the Building Code Review Board for a 2-year term expiring in 2027

Motion by Stephanie Smallheer, second by Jessica Lotz to approve the reappointment of Michelle Braddock to the Building Code Review Board for a 2-year term expiring in 2027.

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

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

Information: 6.2 Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, April 9, at 6:00 p.m.

Information: 6.3 Happy Birthday to City Council Member Andrea Fohne

7. RESOLUTIONS

Action: 7.1 Resolution approving and accepting the Minor Subdivision of 804 St Nicholas Drive known as Lot 1 of Kurtz Subdivision on 6.26 acres on Parcel Number: 04-20.0-400-028

Motion by Todd Roach, second by James Campbell to approve a Resolution approving and accepting the Minor Subdivision of 804 St Nicholas Drive known as Lot 1 of Kurtz Subdivision on 6.26 acres on Parcel Number: 04-20.0-400-028

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

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

8. ORDINANCES - 1ST READING

Action: 8.1 Ordinance Amending the Future Land Use Map for the City of O'Fallon, Illinois, for Low Density Residential and Mixed-Use Neighborhood District for the Development known as Park Place

Motion by Todd Roach, second by Jessica Lotz to consider on First Reading an Ordinance Amending

the Future Land Use Map for the City of O'Fallon, Illinois, for Low Density Residential and MixedUse Neighborhood District for the Development known as Park Place

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

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

Action: 8.2 Ordinance annexing certain territory, containing 80.19 acres located at 1354 Porter Road and 1362 Porter Road, O’Fallon, Illinois, Parcel IDs: 03-24.0-300-024 and 03-24.0-400-015

Motion by Todd Roach, second by James Campbell to consider on First Reading and Ordinance annexing certain territory, containing 80.19 acres located at 1354 Porter Road and 1362 Porter Road, O’Fallon, Illinois, Parcel IDs: 03-24.0-300-024 and 03-24.0-400-015

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

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

Action: 8.3 Ordinance amending Ordinance 623, Zoning (development known as "Park Place"), generally located on the western side of Venita Drive, adjacent to the O'Fallon Family Sports Park, North of Taylor Road

Motion by Todd Roach, second by Jessica Lotz to consider on First Reading an Ordinance amending Ordinance 623, Zoning Districts of the City of O'Fallon, Illinois (development known as "Park Place"), generally located on the western side of Venita Drive, adjacent to the O'Fallon Family Sports Park, North of Taylor Road

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

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

Action: 8.4 Ordinance establishing and designating the Sports Park Business District and approving the Sports Park Business District Plan within the City of O'Fallon, Illinois

Motion by Todd Roach, second by Roy Carney to consider on First Reading an Ordinance establishing and designating the Sports Park Business District and approving the Sports Park Business District Plan within the City of O'Fallon, Illinois

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

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

Action: 8.5 Ordinance establishing and imposing certain Business District Taxes in the City of O'Fallon Park Place Business District

Motion by Todd Roach, second by Jessica Lotz to consider on First Reading an Ordinance establishing and imposing certain Business District Taxes in the City of O'Fallon Park Place Business District

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

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

Action: 8.6 Ordinance establishing an Amusement Tax for the City of O'Fallon, Illinois

Motion by Nathan Parchman, second by Stephanie Smallheer to consider on First Reading an Ordinance establishing an Amusement Tax for the City of O'Fallon, Illinois

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

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

Action: 8.7 Ordinance authorizing the execution of the Redevelopment Agreement with Pier Property Group

Motion by Todd Roach, second by Jessica Lotz. to consider on First Reading an Ordinance authorizing the execution of the Redevelopment Agreement with Pier Property Group

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

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

Action: 8.8 Motion to approve Ordinance for FY 2026 Budget

Motion by Nathan Parchman, second by Ross Rosenberg to consider on first reading an ordinance budgeting for all corporate purposes of the City of O'Fallon, St. Clair County, Illinois for the Fiscal year beginning May 1, 2025, and ending April 30, 2026.

Council Member Lotz stated that she did not support the $50,000.00 reserved for the façade program, but she will be voting to approve the budget.

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

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

9. ORDINANCES - 2ND READING

Action: 9.1 Ordinance approving the Final Plat for the Enclaves at Lawn Avenue

Motion by Todd Roach, second by James Campbell to approve on Second Reading an Ordinance approving the Final Plat for the Enclaves at Lawn Avenue

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

Nay: Jerry Albrecht

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

10. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

Cari Shaeffer spoke for 3 minutes.

Vern Malare spoke for 1 minute and 54 seconds.

Trevor Shelling spoke for 44 seconds.

After the comments City Administrator Denton explained the differences between special tax districts and the amusement tax for the proposed Park Place development.

11. REPORTS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Information: 11.1 Draft Community Development Minutes - March 24, 2025

Council Member Roach stated that the next meeting is scheduled for April 14th at 6:00 p.m.

12. REPORTS - PUBLIC WORKS

Council Member Rosenberg stated that the next meeting is scheduled for April 28th at 6:30 p.m.

13. REPORTS - PUBLIC SAFETY

Council Member Vorce stated that the next meeting scheduled for April 14th at 6:30 p.m. has been cancelled due to lack of business.

14. REPORTS - PARKS/ENVIRONMENT

Council Member Albrecht stated that the next meeting is scheduled for April 14th at 5:30 p.m.

15. REPORTS - FINANCE/ADMINISTRATION

Information: 15.1 Draft Finance & Administration Minutes - March 24, 2025

Council Member Parchman stated that the next meeting is scheduled for April 28th at 5:30 p.m.

Action: 15.2 Warrant Approval

Motion by Nathan Parchman, second by Stephanie Smallheer to approve Warrant #554 in the amount of $3,506,160.46.

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

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 Jessica Lotz, second by Roy Carney to adjourn the meeting

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

The meeting was adjourned at 7:59 p.m.

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