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City of Belleville City Council met June 16

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 Gain Meyer will recommend the reappointment of Jim Kurtz to serve a 1-year term on the Building Code Board

7-B. Mayor Gain Meyer will recommend the reappointment of Michael Dill to serve a 1-year term on the Historic Preservation Commission

7-C. Mayor Gain Meyer will recommend the reappointment of Scott Lanxon to serve a 5-year term on the Parks & Recreation Board

7-D. Mayor Gain Meyer will recommend the reappointment of Steve Zimmerman to serve a 5-year term on the Zoning Board of Appeals

7-E. Mayor Gain Meyer will recommend the appointment of Madeline Graham to serve a 3-year term on the Library Board

7-F. Mayor Gain Meyer will recommend the Department Head and Staff Appointments for Fiscal Year 2025-2026

7-G. Mayor Gain Meyer will recommend the appointment of Karl Gilpin to serve a 3-year term on the Planning Commission

7-H. Mayor Gain Meyer will recommend the reappointment of Cheryl Hillman to serve a 2-year term on the Human Relations Commission

8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

8-A. Motion to approve City Council Meeting Minutes of Monday, June 2, 2025

9. CLAIMS, PAYROLL AND DISBURSEMENTS

9-A. Motion to approve claims and disbursements in the amount of $985,731.67 payroll in the amount of $1,081,609.33

10. REPORTS

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

11-A. MOTIONS FROM ADMINISTRATION

11-A(1). Motion to approve amended Committee and Commission Calendar effective August 1, 2025

11-A(2). Motion to extend the Special Use Permit for a “Class B Liquor License” in RE Case #30-MAY25 Venkata S. Barla located at 2301 East Main Street (08-23.0-114-028) until December 31, 2025

11-A(3). Motion to extend the Special Use Permit for “Outdoor Dining/Seating” in RE Case #31-MAY25 Venkata S. Barla located at 2301 East Main Street (08-23.0-114-028) until December 31, 2025

11-B. MOTIONS FROM ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

11-B(1). 08-APR25 – FELIPE ELIAS CAMPOS / GABRIELA CENTENO: Request for a Special Use Permit to operate an Air BnB at 637 North 38th Street (08-08.0-319-024) located in a “B-1” Multi-Family Residence District. (Applicable sections of the city and zoning code: 34.043, 154.15, 154.46, 154.49, 162.183, 162.515) Ward 4. Zoning Board of Appeals recommended DENIAL with a vote of 6-0

11-B(2). 09-APR25 ANDRIA & CHRISTIAN POWELL: Request for a Special Use Permit to construct a metal building exceeding 150 square feet at 304 Mascoutah Avenue (08-22-0-348-045) located in a “A-1” SingleFamily Residence District. (Applicable sections of the zoning code: 162.094, 162.515) Ward 7. Zoning Board of Appeals recommended APPROVAL with a vote of 6-0

11-B(3). 10-MAY25 LAGUNAS ROOFING LLC: Request for a Special Use Permit to construct a metal building exceeding 150 square feet and for an indoor storage use at 1148 Royal Heights Road (08-08-0-201- 003) located in a “C-2” Heavy Commercial District. (Applicable sections of the zoning code: 162.248, 162.515) Ward 3. Zoning Board of Appeals recommended APPROVAL with a vote of 6-0

11-C. MOTION FROM PLANNING COMMISSION

11-C(1). The Rhodes Group LLC (Plaza Tire): Site Plan approval for the construction of an approximate 6,522 square foot tire and auto center with 28 on-site parking spaces at the property commonly known as 5940 Belleville Crossing Street. The vacant lot is approximately 76,665 square feet (1.76 Acres) and is located within the Belleville Crossing commercial center and within a C-2 (Heavy Commercial) district. (Parcel # – 08-18.0-305-018). Ward 8. The Planning Commission recommended Approval subject to documented recommendations and administrative approvals, with a vote of 7-0

11-D. MOTION FROM POLICE AND FIRE COMMITTEE

11-D(1). Motion authorizing the sale/conversion of 2008 Pierce Ladder Truck (VIN: 4P1C10A48A008720), Honda EX 4500S generator, Honda EMS 4000 generator and various firehose

11-E. MOTIONS FROM FINANCE COMMITTEE

11-E(1). Motion to approve the purchase and placement of a plaque designating the City building at 117 South Illinois Street as the home of George Blair in the amount of $595.00 to Voss Pattern Works. Placement of plaque will be on the exterior of the building

11-E(2). Motion to approve bank financing from Clayton Holdings, LLC at 3.96% interest for financing of one new rear loader sanitation truck

11-E(3). Motion to approve IT data backup storage agreement with Rejis Commission in the amount of $160,243.00 over a three-year term

11-E(4). Motion to approve Intergovernmental Agreement with Illinois Network of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies (INCCRRA) – Birth to Five Illinois for rental of space at the Campus for a term of one-year

11-E(5). Motion to adopt the continuation of the 1% local grocery sales tax, to be effective as of 1/1/2026 when the State of Illinois eliminates the imposition of the tax

11-F. MOTIONS FROM ORDINANCE AND LEGAL REVIEW

11-F(1). Motion to amend Title V (Public Works), Chapter 50 (Sewers), Section 50.004 (Groundwater as a Potable Water Supply) to codify all Ordinances with groundwater limitations

11-F(2). Motion to reaffirm Ordinance 9178-2023 Title XI (Business Regulations), Chapter 111 (Amusements and Recreation), Section 111.004 (Video Gaming)

12. COMMUNICATIONS

12-A CATHEDRAL FOOD TRUCK FEST – 10/04/2025

Request from St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Cathedral to host Cathedral Food Truck Fest, Saturday, October 4, 2025, 4:00pm to 10:00pm. Street closure request: South 1st between West Harrison and West Lincoln and West Harrison between South 1st and South 2nd Street; including use of City parking lot at corner of West Harrison and South 1st Street, 12:00pm to 11:00pm. Additional City services: picnic tables, “No Parking” signage, toters and barricades

12-B. THE OLD BELLEVILLE NEIGHBORHOOD YARD SALE – 06/21/2025

Request from Old Belleville Historical Luminary Walk to host The Old Belleville Neighborhood Yard Sale, Saturday, June 21, 2025, 7:00am to 12:00pm. Street closure request: Abend to East Garfield, East Garfield to the west side of Mascoutah Avenue, 6:00am – 12:30 pm. Additional City services: “No Parking” signage and barricades

12-C. CITY HALL BLOOD DRIVE – 07/25/2025

Request from City of Belleville to host an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Friday, July 25, 2025, 12:30pm to 4:30pm, and change of date for the Monday, September 8, 2025 to Tuesday, September 30, 2025 in City Hall Atrium. Additional City services: tables and chairs 

12-D. GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS RECEPTION - 08/20/2025

Request from Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce to host a Government Officials Reception on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 4:00pm to 7:00pm, The Campus Welcome Center and Auditorium lobby. Alcohol will be served. Additional City services: personnel as needed

12-E. CASA MARIA 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY – 06/28/2025

Request from Casa Maria to change the date for their 10-year Anniversary Celebration, from Saturday, June 14, 2025 to Saturday, June 28, 2025, 11:00am to 10:00pm with food truck

12-F. KURT MUELLER MEMORIAL CONCERT – 07/24/2025

Request from Mueller Furniture to host Kurt Mueller Memorial Concert, Thursday, July 24, 2025, 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Street closure request: first block of North Church to alley entrances and use of Paderborn Square 5:30pm to 9:30pm. Additional City services: picnic tables, trash toters, “No Parking” signage and electric

13. PETITIONS

14. RESOLUTIONS

14-A. RESOLUTION 3546

A Resolution Authorizing Bank Loan for a Sanitation Truck

14-B. RESOLUTION 3547

A Resolution of Support and Commitment of RBI Funds for Allsup Place Improvements

14-C. RESOLUTION 3548

A Resolution of Support and Commitment of RBI Funds for Lebanon Ave Resurfacing

15. ORDINANCES

15-A. ORDINANCE 9390-2025

A Zoning Ordinance in RE CASE #09-APR25 – Andria & Christian Powell

15-B. ORDINANCE 9391-2025

A Zoning Ordinance in RE CASE #10-MAY25 – Lagunas Roofing LLC

15-C. ORDINANCE 9392-2025

A Zoning Ordinance in RE CASE #30-MAY25 – Venkata S. Barla

15-D. ORDINANCE 9393-2025

Fire Department: Sale/Conversion 2008 Pierce Ladder Truck (VIN: 4P1C10A48A008720), Honda EX 4500s Generator, Honda EMS 4000 Generator and various fire hose

15-E. ORDINANCE 9394-2025

An Ordinance Amending Title V (Public Works), Chapter 50 (Sewers), Sections 50.004 (Ground Water as a Potable Water Supply) of the Revised Code of Ordinances of Belleville, Illinois, as Amended, by Amending Portions of Sections Thereof

15-F. ORDINANCE 9395-2025

An Ordinance Amending Chapter 34 (Taxation) of the Revised Code of Ordinances of Belleville, Illinois by Adding Section 34.049 (Municipal Grocery Retailers’ Occupation Tax and Municipal Grocery Service Occupation Tax)

15-G. ORDINANCE 9396-2025

An Ordinance Re-Affirming Amendment to Title XI (Business Regulations), Chapter 111 (Amusements and Recreation; Raffles), Section 111.004 (Video Gaming), Subsection 111.004(A) Of The Revised Code of Ordinances of the City of Belleville, as Amended

16. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

17. MISCELLANEOUS & NEW BUSINESS

17-A. Motor Fuel Claims in the Amount of $20,185.57

18. EXECUTIVE SESSION

18-A. The City Council may go into executive session to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)), sale or lease of property (5 ILCS 120(c)(6)) and pending and/or probable/imminent litigation (including civil and workers’ compensation) (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11)).

18-B. Possible motion on workers’ compensation

18-C. Possible motion to approve amendment to lease

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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