Metro East Sun

City of Belleville City Council met Sept. 2

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 recognize the character word of the month “RESPECT” meaning showing regard for self, others, property and those in authority

7-B. Mayor Gain Meyer will read a proclamation in celebration of Celeste Stiehl’s 100th birthday

7-C. Mayor Gain Meyer will recommend the appointment of Dale Dintelmann and Hank Rhowedder to serve a 2-year term on the Cemetery Board

8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

8-A. Motion to approve City Council Meeting Minutes for August 18, 2025

9. CLAIMS, PAYROLL AND DISBURSEMENTS

9-A. Motion to approve claims and disbursements in the amount of $2,262,031.85, payroll in the amount of $1,086,629.06

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 STREETS & GRADES COMMITTEE

11-A(1). Motion to approve Baxmeyer Construction, Inc., lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $1,370,097.77 for the Cool Vally Drainage Project (CDBG/TIF 3)

11-A(2). Motion to modify the 70/30 Sidewalk Replacement Program to share the value of the standard broom finished concrete for all sidewalk surface projects. Property owner responsible for all extra costs above the standard broom finished concrete price (TIF/MFT)

11-A(3). Motion to approve The Historical Society to expand the Walk of Fame at the Square, located at 19 Public Square at the northwest quadrant, utilizing the Sidewalk Program (TIF 3)

11-B. MOTION FROM PUBLIC HEALTH & HOUSING

11-B(1). Motion to purchase 718 South High Street (08-27.0-109- 004) from St. Clair County Tax Agent in the amount of $786.00 for demolition

11-C. MOTIONS FROM POLICE & FIRE COMMITTEE

11-C(1). Motion to terminate Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Belleville and Belle Valley School District 119, School Resource Officer Program

11-C(2). Motion to amend an ordinance regarding events

11-D. MOTION FROM ADMINISTRATION

11-D(1). Motion to approve Facility Use Agreements with Belleville Chamber of Commerce and Belleville Cultural Enrichment Organization dba Christkindlmarkt for use of city-owned building 227 East Main Street, October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2030

12. COMMUNICATIONS

12-A. HIGH SCHOOL REUNION – 09/27/2025

Request from Tavern on Main to host High School Reunion, Saturday, September 27, 2025, 4:00pm to 11:30pm. Street Closure Request: North Church Street from East Main Street to Alley (residents must have access to driveway). Additional City Services: barricades, trash toters, picnic tables, electric, and “No Parking” signage

12-B. VIOLENCE PREVENTION OF SWIL - OCTOBER 2025

Request from Violence Prevention Center to place purple ribbons for domestic violence awareness month in October on streetlight poles – Downtown Belleville

12-C. “PAINT HISTORIC BELLEVILLE” ART AUCTION- 09/20/2025

Request from Belleville Historic Society to host “Paint Historic Belleville” Art Auction, Saturday, September 20, 2025, 11:00am to 3:30pm. Street Closure Request: East Garfield Street west of Mascoutah Avenue for approximately 50 yards toward Abend. Additional City services: “No Parking” signage, trash toters, street sweeping and barricades

12-D. WEDDING – 10/04/2025

Request from Sophie Powell and Monya Nikahd to reserve the city owned parking lot on the block of 900 West Main Street for wedding parking, Saturday, October 4, 2025, 12:00pm to 7:00pm. Additional City Services: barricades

13. PETITIONS

14. RESOLUTIONS

15. ORDINANCE

15-A. ORDINANCE -9416-2025

An Ordinance Amending Title XI (Business Regulations), Chapter 111 (Amusements and Recreation; Raffles), Section 111.063 (Issuance of Permit; Conditions) 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 $4,076.00

18. EXECUTIVE SESSION

18-A. The City Council may go into executive session to discuss collective negotiation matters (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2)) 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

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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