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City of Belleville City Council met Aug. 18

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. A proclamation in recognition of the Dashers Track and Sports Organization

7-B. Recognition of Chief Stephanie Mills for 25 years of service with the Belleville Fire Department

7-C. Motion to approve Mayor Gain Meyer’s appointments of Curt Lougeay as Fire Chief, and Jesse Garnica as Deputy Chief, effective August 21, 2025, at 12:01 a.m., pursuant to 10-2.1-4 of the Illinois Municipal Code (65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-4) and Section 33.041(c) of the City’s Revised Code of Ordinances

8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

8-A. Motion to approve City Council Meeting Minutes of August 4, 2025

9. CLAIMS, PAYROLL AND DISBURSEMENTS

9-A. Motion to approve claims and disbursements in the amount of $977,465.76 and payroll in the amount of $1,098,157.56

10. REPORTS

10-A. Motion to approve City Attorney’s Report dated August 15, 2025

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

11-A. MOTION FROM BOARD OF FIRE & POLICE COMMISSION

11-A(1). Motion to approve the promotion of Battalion Chief Joseph Ellison to Assistant Chief; Captain Jeffery Fabrizio to Battalion Chief; Engineer Travis Henry to Captain; and Firefighter Brian Schield to Engineer, effective Thursday, August 21, 2025, at 12:01am

11-B. MOTION FROM STREETS & GRADES COMMITTEE

11-B(1). Motion to approve Hank’s Excavating & Landscaping, Inc., lowest responsible bidder, 2025-2026 Concrete Patch Program, in the amount of $288,530.00

11-C. MOTION FORM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & ANNEXATION

11-C(1). Motion to approve a proposal from Steadfast City Economic & Community Partners for a hotel market study

11-D. MOTIONS FROM ORDINANCE AND LEGAL REVIEW

11-D(1). Motion to amend Title XV (Land Usage), Chapter 162 (Zoning), Section 162.401 (Event Centers) and adding Title XI (Business Regulations), Chapter 125 (Event Centers), Sections 125.01 (Definitions) Section 125.02 (License Required) and Section 125.03 (Penalty)

11-D(2). Motion to amend Title XV (Land Usage) by adding Chapter 165 (Mow-to-Own Program), Section 165.01 (Purpose; Designation) and Section 165.02 (Program Requirements)

11-D(3). Motion to amend Title IX (General Regulations), Chapter 91 (Cemeteries), Section 91.02 (Board; Appointment and Duties) changing board from three members to five

11-D(4). Motion to amend Title V (Public Works), Chapter 50 (Sewers), Section 50.023 (Sewer Lateral Repair Program Installation and Connection)

11-E. MOTIONS FROM FINANCE COMMITTEE

11-E(1). Motion to approve the low bid of $39,427 from ICS Construction Services, Ltd. for replacement of flooring at the West Branch Library (Maintenance Department)

11-E(2). Motion to approve Equipment Maintenance Agreement with Watts Copy Systems, Inc. for 60-month maintenance agreement on copy machines & printers, including leasepurchase agreement with De Lage Landen Public Finance LLC for the machines (OMNIA contract #241203)

11-E(3). Motion to waive the formal bidding procedures and utilize the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Alliance to purchase one new 2025 John Deere 5090E Tractor with a  John Deere RC8M Rotary Cutter from Deere & Company for $76,021.82 (Public Works)

11-E(4). Motion to approve lease with the Illinois House of Representatives by its agent, State Representative Jay C. Hoffman for office space at the Campus

11-F. MOTION FROM TRAFFIC & PARKING

11-F(1). Motion to approve 2-hour parking on the north and south sides of Main Street from Centreville Avenue to Walnut

12. COMMUNICATIONS

12-A. GUY’S NIGHT BBQ – 09/22/2025

Request from St. George’s Episcopal Church to change their date from Saturday, August 16, 2025, to Friday, August 22, 2025, for Guy’s Night BBQ

12-B. GREEN MOUNT MANOR BLOCK PARTY – 09/06/2025

Request from Nicole Yankey to host Green Mount Block Party, Saturday, September 6, 2025, 3:00pm to 7:00pm. Street Closure Request: Corner of Meadowcrest Drive and Autumn Harvest to 2717 Autumn Harvest. Additional City Services: barricades, and trash toters

12-C. BELLEVILLE OKTOBERFEST – 09/19/2025-09/21/2025

Request from Belleville Oktoberfest Committee for additional street closure 8:00am, 09/19/2025 to 6:00pm, 09/21/25, High Street from the Corner of Washington Street to “A” Street

12-D. Downtown Belleville Witches Brew Walk – 10/16/2025

Request from Sugar High to host Downtown Belleville Witches Brew Walk, October 16, 2025, 3:00pm to 10:00pm. Street Closure Request: South High Street from corner of East Main Street to corner of East Washington Street. Additional City Services: barricades, picnic tables, and trash toters

13. PETITIONS

14. RESOLUTIONS

14-A. RESOLUTION 3550

A Resolution Requesting Permission from IDOT to Close Illinois Route 159 for Santa Parade, Friday, November 28, 2025

15. ORDINANCES

15-A. ORDINANCE 9411-2025

An Ordinance Amending Article VII (Traffic Code), Chapter 76 (Parking Schedules) of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Belleville, Illinois as Amended, by Amending Portions of Sections Thereof

15-B. ORDINANCE 9412-2025

An Ordinance Amending Title IX (General Regulations), Chapter 91 (Cemeteries), Section 91.02 (Board; Appointment and Duties) of the Revised Code of Ordinance of Belleville, Illinois

15-C. ORDINANCE 9413-2025

An Ordinance Amending Title V (Public Works), Chapter 50 (Sewers), Section 50.023 (Sewer Lateral Repair Program Installation and Connection) of the Revised Code of Ordinances of Belleville, Illinois

15-D. ORDINANCE 9414-2025

An Ordinance Amending Title XV (Land Usage), Chapter 162 (Zoning), Section 162.401 (Event Centers) and adding Title XI (Business Regulations), Chapter 125 (Event Centers,) Sections 125.01 (Definitions), Section 125.02 (License Required) and Section 125.03 (Penalty) of the Revised Code of Ordinances of Belleville, Illinois

15-E. ORDINANCE 9415-2025

An Ordinance amending Title XV (Land Usage) By Adding Chapter 165 (Mow-To-Own Program), Section 165.01 (Purpose; Designation) and Section 165.02 (Program Requirements) of the Revised Code of Ordinances of Belleville, Illinois

16. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

17. MISCELLANEOUS & NEW BUSINESS

17-A. Motor Fuel Claims in the Amount of $30,563.85

18. EXECUTIVE SESSION

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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