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City of Edwardsville City Council met May 20

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 Miracle, Morrison, Warren, Grant, and Hannah answered present on roll call. Council members Krause and Farrar were absent-excused. 

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

Special Recognition/Proclamations/Oaths 

Deputy City Clerk, Desiree Gerber administered the Oath of Office Edwardsville Police Department promotion to Sergeant, Marcus A. Wagner. 

Deputy City Clerk, Desiree Gerber administered the Oath of Office-Edwardsville Police Department promotion to Lieutenant, Matthew D. Senci. 

Deputy City Clerk, Desiree Gerber administered the Oath of Office Edwardsville Fire Department promotion to Fire Captain, Jeremy Paschall. 

Deputy City Clerk, Desiree Gerber administered the Oath of Office-Edwardsville Fire Department promotion to Fire Captain, Jake Sweetman. 

Deputy City Clerk, Desiree Gerber administered the Oath of Office-Edwardsville Fire Department promotion to Assistant Fire Chief, Mark Mayfield. 

Mayor Risavy opened the Public Comment portion of the meeting. No public comment received. 

Consent Agenda 

Mayor Risavy read Consent Agenda items as follows: 

• Approval of minutes of Council Meeting on May 05 & 06, 2025 

Activity and Financial Reports: 

A. Reports of Elected and Appointed Officials: 

a) Finance Director - Monthly Financial Report (to be distributed) 

b) Finance Department - Monthly Activity Report 

c) Police - Monthly Activity Report 

d) Fire Chief - Monthly Activity Report (Fire and EMS Services) 

e) Public Works Director - Building, Electrical and Plumbing Permits 

B. Circuit Clerk's Report 

• 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 Morrison, second by Miracle to approve the Consent Agenda presented. Roll Call on Consent Agenda: Five Ayes with Aldermen Miracle, Morrison, Warren, Grant and Hanna voting aye. Motion carried. 

Petitions and Communications 

Mayor Risavy welcomed Heartland Conservancy Presentation. The Conservancy has been protecting land, air and water since 1989. They are grateful for the partnership with the City of Edwardsville. Scott Dunakey, Community Planning and Policy Manager and the Land Conservation Manager, Anna McAtee presented the information. The presentation centered on William C. Drda Woods and Richard Woods. The project aimed to control invasive species, create a sense of place and provide park facilities, programs and events that reflect the evolving community demographics. Scott reviewed community engagement, the vision for both wooded areas and the framework plan. Ms. AcAtee came forward to discuss the programming recommendations and the conservation priorities. Heartlands has been a long- term partner with the City of Edwardsville. 

Mayor Risavy presented a Letter from Plan Commission Regarding Cedar Ridge - Final Plat for information and file. 

Legislative & Executive 

Motion by Morrison, second by Grant to approve the Reappointment of Bryan Frost to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee with a term ending April 2028. 

Roll Call: Five Ayes with Aldermen Miracle, Morrison, Warren, Grant and Hanna voting aye. Motion carried. 

Motion by Grant, second by Warren to approve the Appointment of Theresa Pauli to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee with a term ending April 2028. 

Roll Call: Five Ayes with Aldermen Miracle, Morrison, Warren, Grant and Hanna voting aye. Motion carried. 

Legal & Judicial 

None 

City Clerk 

None 

Finance Committee 

Alderwoman Miracle announced the Minutes from the Finance Committee meeting on May 01, 2025 will be held until the next council meeting. 

Motion by Miracle, second by Morrison to approve the Claims - the total claims amount - $3,365,147.43. 

Roll Call: Five Ayes with Aldermen Miracle, Morrison, Warren, Grant and Hanna voting aye. Motion carried. 

Finance Committee will meet on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. in City Hall located at 118 Hillsboro Avenue, Edwardsville, IL 62025. 

Public Services Committee 

Alderwoman Warren presented the Minutes of the Public Services Committee meeting on April 29, 2025 for information and file. 

Motion by Warren, second by Hanna to approve a Resolution Authorizing the Police Department to Apply for the FY26 Tobacco Enforcement Program Grant through the Illinois Department of Human Services. 

Alderwoman Warren commented the grant provides tobacco retailer education. The grant will be approximately $3,300. This is an annual grant. 

Roll Call: Five Ayes with Aldermen Miracle, Morrison, Warren, Grant and Hanna voting aye. Motion carried. 

Motion by Warren, second by Morrison to approve Resolution Authorizing the Police Department to Purchase One(1) Police Patrol Vehicle. 

Alderwoman Warren commented the police department requested the vehicle purchase during the budget process. This will replace an older vehicle in the fleet. 

Roll Call: Five Ayes with Aldermen Miracle, Morrison, Warren, Grant and Hanna voting aye. Motion carried. 

Motion by Warren, second by Hanna to approve a Resolution Authorizing the Police Department to Purchase Seven(7) Axon Enterprise, Inc. Fleet 3 In-Car Cameras and Associated Technology. 

Alderwoman Warren commented the police department is in the process of replacing in-car cameras. The current in-car camera system is experiencing failures and not compatible with the body cameras. The new system is compatible with the body cameras. This is funded through capital equipment and grant funds are available. 

Roll Call: Five Ayes with Aldermen Miracle, Morrison, Warren, Grant and Hanna voting aye. Motion carried. 

Public Services Committee will meet on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 4:30 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 May 01, 2025 for information and file. 

Motion by Grant, second by Miracle to approve an Ordinance Amending the Codified Ordinances of Edwardsville by the Adoption of Chapter 106, Article XV, Implementing a Municipal Grocery Retailer's Occupation Tax and a Municipal Grocery Service Occupation Tax. 

Alderwoman Grant commented no changes were made since the first reading. 

Roll Call: Five Ayes with Aldermen Miracle, Morrison, Warren, Grant and Hanna voting aye. Motion carried. 

Motion by Grant, second by Miracle to approve a Resolution Approving Final Plat of Cedar Ridge. 

Alderwoman Grant commented this is in a 1.5 mile territorial review area. The development is for 36 lots. This would authorize work on the first five lots. 

Roll Call: Five Ayes with Aldermen Miracle, Morrison, Warren, Grant and Hanna voting aye. Motion carried. 

Motion by Grant, second by Miracle to approve a Resolution Approving a Sign Variance for 3601 Sports Park Drive (Park North Golf Complex). 

Alderwoman Grant commented the code doesn't work with the way the parking lot is configured. The committee voted unanimously to approve the variance. 

Roll Call: Five Ayes with Aldermen Miracle, Morrison, Warren, Grant and Hanna voting aye. Motion carried. 

Motion by Grant, second by Miracle to approve a Resolution Approving the Agreement between the City of Edwardsville and The Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau. Alderwoman Grant commented this is an ongoing relationship and it includes staffing of the West End Service Station. The organization has a regional approach to tourism and assists the city in obtaining tourism grants/funds. 

Roll Call: Five Ayes with Aldermen Miracle, Morrison, Warren, Grant and Hanna voting aye. Motion carried. 

Alderwoman Grant present the minutes from Plan Commission meeting held on April 16, 2025 for information and file. 

Administrative Services Committee will meet on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. in City Hall 

Old Business 

None 

New Business 

Mayor Risavy reviewed the upcoming activities. These included: 

Bonifest, Splash Pad opening, Goshen Market, Edwardsville Symphony, the Woodlawn Cemetery Ceremony and the Library Summer Kickoff. 

Closed Session 

Motion by Morrison, second by Hanna at 7:45 p.m. to end open session and move into closed session. 

Roll Call: Five Ayes with Aldermen Miracle, Morrison, Warren, Grant and Hanna voting aye. Motion carried. 

Council entered into Executive Session at 7:46 p.m. 

Motion by Grant, second by Miracle to end closed session at 8:16 p.m. 

Roll Call: Five Ayes with Aldermen Miracle, Morrison, Warren, Grant and Hanna voting aye. Motion carried. 

Council reconvened at 8:16 p.m. 

Action Taken on Executive Session Items 

Motion by Miracle, second by Morrison for approval to purchase TSG Plum Street Property in an amount not to exceed $2,932,600. 

Roll Call: Five Ayes with Aldermen Miracle, Morrison, Warren, Grant and Hanna voting aye. Motion carried. 

There being no further action required, Council adjourned at 8:17 p.m. with a motion by Miracle. 

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