Metro East Sun

City of Edwardsville Public Services Committee met July 29

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

Present: Excused:

Alderman Jennifer Warren

Alderman Adam Hanna

Alderman SJ Morrison

Eric Williams, City Administrator

David Sirko, City Engineer

Steve Stricklan, City Planner

Brenden McKee, EFD

Mike Lybarger, EPD

Cathy Hensley, Communications

Matt Kamp, Intelligencer

Dana Link, TWM

Justin Venvertloh, TWM

Kevin Jones, Premier Homes

I. Public Comment:

II. Council Matters:

A. Approval of Minutes from the July 9, 2025 Public Services Committee meeting:

Alderman Warren made a motion to approve with Alderman Hanna seconding the motion. All Ayes. Committee forwarded to Council for information.

B. Resolution Approving the Final Minor Plat of Plum Street Commons

Alderman Warren made a motion to approve with Alderman Morrison seconding the motion.

Staff explained that this is for two lots located within an existing lot at Plum Street and Governors Parkway. All Ayes. Committee forwarded to Administrative and Community Services for consideration.

C. A Resolution Approving the Hawthorne Hills Preliminary Plat

Alderman Warren made a motion to approve with Alderman Morrison seconding the motion.

Staff explained that this is for the remaining phases of the existing Hawthorne Hills Subdivision. All Ayes. Committee forwarded to Administrative and Community Services for consideration.

D. A Resolution Authorizing the Hawthorne Hills PUD Development Plan

Alderman Warren made a motion to approve with Alderman Morrison seconding the motion.

Staff explained that this is for a development similar to the existing Hawthorne Hills PUD. All Ayes. Committee forwarded to Administrative and Community Services for consideration.

E. An Ordinance Amending Chapter 62 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Edwardsville (Police Department Staffing)

Alderman Warren made a motion to approve with Alderman Morrison seconding the motion.

Staff explained that this is to change the number of sergeants that can be employed in the department. All Ayes. Committee forwarded to Administrative and Community Services for consideration.

F. A Resolution Authorizing the Police Department to Enter into an Agreement with Chestnut Health Systems

Alderman Warren made a motion to approve with Alderman Morrison seconding the motion.

Staff explained that this is for additional services that the department cannot provide. All Ayes. Committee forwarded to Council for consideration.

G. A Resolution Authorizing the Sole Source Purchase of One Lucas 3, v3.1 CPR Chest Compression System

Alderman Warren made a motion to approve with Alderman Hanna seconding the motion.

Staff explained that this is for an additional device to act as a backup to the current devices. All Ayes. Committee forwarded to Council for consideration.

H. A Sole Source Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Two (2) Whelen Vortex Weather Siren Controller Upgrades

Alderman Warren made a motion to approve with Alderman Hanna seconding the motion.

Staff explained that this is to update existing sirens within the City. All Ayes. Committee forwarded to Council for consideration.

I. A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Bauer Breathing Air Compressor and Installation not to exceed $26,747.00

Alderman Warren made a motion to approve with Alderman Morrison seconding the motion.

Staff explained that this is for a replacement to the existing compressor. All Ayes. Committee forwarded to Council for consideration.

J. Approval to Purchase a 3YD Combination Jet/Vacuum Sewer Cleaner from VAC-CON, INC. Through the Sourcewell Joint Purchasing Contract #101221-VAC in the amount of $384,000.00

Alderman Warren made a motion to approve with Alderman Morrison seconding the motion.

Staff explained that this is for a vehicle that will be utilized by the Public Works Department, water division staff. All Ayes. Committee forwarded to Council for consideration.

K. A Resolution Accepting Real Estate for Public Purposes

Alderman Warren made a motion to approve with Alderman Morrison seconding the motion.

Staff explained that this for the transfer of ownership of a parcel that houses a Sanitary Sewer Lift Station. All Ayes. Committee forwarded to Council for consideration.

III. Old Business:

IV. New Business: 

V. Information:

A. Next Public Services Committee meeting will be held at City Hall, 118 Hillsboro Ave. on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 4:30 p.m.

VII. Adjournment: Alderman Warren made a motion to adjourn. Alderman Hanna seconded the motion. All Ayes. Committee adjourned at 5:01 pm. 

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