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City of Edwardsville City Council met July 15

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 Farrar, Hanna, Miracle, Morrison, Krause and Warren answered present on roll call. Alderwoman Grant was absent-excused.

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

Special Recognition/Proclamations/Oaths

None

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 July 01, 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

Mayor Risavy announced the addition of a Closed Session - 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 Krause, second by Morrison to approve the Consent Agenda presented.

Roll Call on Consent Agenda: Six Ayes with Aldermen Farrar, Hanna, Miracle, Morrison, Krause and Warren voting aye. Motion carried.

Petitions and Communications

Mayor Risavy announce the Edwardsville Moose Lodge check presentations. Member of the Moose Lodge came forward for the presentation. LeAnn Acra, VP of the Moose Lodge introduced Rosemary Jones, Summer Boyer, Treasurer and Scott Hammick, Administrator for the presentation. The Moose Lodge organized a bbq and vendor event to support local police and EMS. This will be an annual event on the second weekend of September. Presentations were made to the Edwardsville Police and Fire Departments, SIUE Police Department and Madison County EMS. What a great event!

Legislative & Executive

Motion by Krause, second by Hanna for approval of a Class C liquor license- Sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises as well as retail sale of alcohol in the original package - Beach Family Holdings, LLC- D/B/A Narwhal's Crafted of Edwardsville located at 400 N Main St., Suite A Edwardsville, IL 62025.

Roll Call: Six Ayes with Aldermen Farrar, Hanna, Miracle, Morrison, Krause and Warren voting aye. Motion carried.

Legal & Judicial

None

City Clerk

None

Finance Committee

Motion by Miracle, second by Farrar to approve the Claims - the total claims amount - $1,489,383.63.

Roll Call: Six Ayes with Aldermen Farrar, Hanna, Miracle, Morrison, Krause and Warren voting aye. Motion carried.

Finance Committee will meet on Thursday, July 31, 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 meeting on June 25, 2025 for information and file.

Motion by Warren, second by Hanna to approve a Resolution Approving the Bicycle Rack Grant Program.

Alderwoman Warren commented BPAC is allocating some of their budget to be used for purchasing and installing bike racks at local businesses. Alderman Morrison acknowledged the BPAC committee for their efforts bringing this forward. This helps create a bike friendly community. This is a grants program. The grant will reimburse local businesses.

Roll Call: Six Ayes with Aldermen Farrar, Hanna, Miracle, Morrison, Krause and Warren voting aye. Motion carried.

Motion by Warren, second by Farrar to approve a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Approve EPA Grant Agreement or Cass Avenue Water Main Improvements Project. Alderwoman Warren commented the city was awarded a grant in the amount of $500,000. The grant will fund over 1½ the cost of the total project. The remaining is a budgeted item.

Roll Call: Six Ayes with Aldermen Farrar, Hanna, Miracle, Morrison, Krause and Warren voting aye. Motion carried.

Motion by Warren, second by Morrison to approve a Resolution Granting Signature Authority to Director of Public Works for Water Pollution Control Loan Program Application Documents.

Alderwoman Warren commented this allows the Director of Public Works as the signee for the city.

Roll Call: Six Ayes with Aldermen Farrar, Hanna, Miracle, Morrison, Krause and Warren voting aye. Motion carried.

Motion by Warren, second by Hanna to approve Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a License Agreement with Norfolk Southern Railway Company.

Alderwoman Warren commented the city is installing 1,880 feet of sewer in the railway right of way. The agreement is required.

Roll Call: Six Ayes with Aldermen Farrar, Hanna, Miracle, Morrison, Krause and Warren voting aye. Motion carried.

Motion by Warren, second by Morrison for Approval of a Professional Services Agreement or Preliminary Engineering for New Poag Road Median and Shared Use Path in the amount of $149,695.00.

Alderwoman Warren commented the project is planned and funded from the Edwardsville Enhancement Fund.

Roll Call: Six Ayes with Aldermen Farrar, Hanna, Miracle, Morrison, Krause and Warren voting aye. Motion carried.

Motion by Warren, second by Farrar to approve a Resolution for Dedicating a Utility Easement on Property Known as PID 14-1-15-23-00-000-004 and 14-1-15-14-00-000-009.

Alderwoman Warren commented accepts the dedication of public utility easement.

Roll Call: Six Ayes with Aldermen Farrar, Hanna, Miracle, Morrison, Krause and Warren voting aye. Motion carried.

Motion by Warren, second by Hanna for Approval of Change Order Number 4 for the 2024 Sewer Lining Contract in the amount of $29,073.41.

Alderwoman Warren commented the order adds Sunset Hill Blvd. The initial plans were not correct. The sewers will be inspected and lined.

Roll Call: Six Ayes with Aldermen Farrar, Hanna, Miracle, Morrison, Krause and Warren voting aye. Motion carried.

Motion by Warren second by Morrison for Approval to Award the 2025 Resurfacing Contract to Christ Bros. Asphalt, Inc. in the amount of $254,642.08.

Alderwoman Warren commented the contract includes removal and replacement of pavement on N. 2nd Street and is funded by capital improvements.

Roll Call: Six Ayes with Aldermen Farrar, Hanna, Miracle, Morrison, Krause and Warren voting aye. Motion carried.

Motion by Warren, second by Hanna for Approval of a Sole Source Resolution for the Resurfacing of Lancashire Dr., Cheshire Ct., Wiltshire Ct., and Durham Ct. to Charles E Mahoney Co. in the amount of $179,573.61.

Alderwoman Warren commented the company is already doing Esic Drive. This provides cost savings using a crew that was already mobilized.

Roll Call: Six Ayes with Aldermen Farrar, Hanna, Miracle, Morrison, Krause and Warren voting aye. Motion carried.

The Public Services Committee will meet on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 4:30p.m. at City Hall located at 118 Hillsboro Avenue, Edwardsville, IL 62025.

Administrative & Community Services Committee

Alderman Krause presented the Minutes of the Administrative and Community Services Committee meeting on June 26, 2025 for information and file.

Alderman Krause presented an Ordinance Authorizing the City of Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, to borrow from the Water Pollution Control Loan Program for first reading.

Motion by Krause, second by Miracle to approve a Resolution Authorizing Agreement with GRRTB for Reimbursement of Expense.

Alderman Krause commented this is for a pickleball tournament. They will reimburse us $20,000 for the estimated 300 hotel rooms this tournament will use.

Roll Call: Six Ayes with Aldermen Farrar, Hanna, Miracle, Morrison, Krause and Warren voting aye. Motion carried.

Motion by Krause, second by Miracle for Approval of RASE Board Items from the July 1, 2025 meeting.

1) Opera Edwardsville (Friday, September 5)

2) Edwardsville Homecoming Parade - EHS Student Council (Wednesday, October 15)

3) Fall Makers Market - Keepsake Candle & Polished Prints (Saturday, November 1)

Alderman Krause commented these are all good events!

Roll Call: Six Ayes with Aldermen Farrar, Hanna, Miracle, Morrison, Krause and Warren voting aye. Motion carried.

Alderman Krause presented the minutes from the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee meeting held on June 04, 2025 for information and file.

Administrative Services Committee will meet on Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. in City Hall

Old Business

None

New Business

Cathy Hensley, Communications Coordinator came forward to review upcoming events.

These include:

● Muny Band playing Thursday at 7:30pm

● Hudson and HooDoo Cats playing Friday night at 8:00pm

● Goshen Market on Saturday

● Arts in the Park on Saturday 9:00-10:30am

● Steve Ewing Band on Sunday at 8:00pm

● Edwardsville Futures Tournament is July 27- August 3

● Professional Pickleball Tournament August 1-3.

Please check the city calendar at cityofedwardsville.com/calendar for additional event information!

Closed Session

Motion by Morrison, second by Farrar at 7:23 p.m. to end open session and move into closed session.

Roll Call: Six Ayes with Aldermen Farrar, Hanna, Miracle, Morrison, Krause and Warren voting aye. Motion carried.

Council entered into Executive Session at 7:25 p.m.

Motion by Hanna, second by Farrar to end closed session at 7:56 p.m.

Roll Call: Six Ayes with Aldermen Farrar, Hanna, Miracle, Morrison, Krause and Warren voting aye. Motion carried.

Council reconvened at 7:56 p.m.

Action Taken on Executive Session Items

None

There being no further action required, Council adjourned at 7:56 p.m. with a motion by Miracle.

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