Metro East Sun

City of Belleville City Council met Sept. 15

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

5-A. Public Hearing regarding the annexation petition for parcel 08-14.0-103-035, 1801 Lebanon Avenue and 08-14.0-103-005, 2430 Old Collinsville Road into the City of Belleville

6. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (2-3 MINUTES PER PERSON)

7. PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITIONS & APPOINTMENTS

7-A. Mayor Gain Meyer will read a proclamation in recognition of Constitution Week

7-B. Mayor Gain Meyer will read a proclamation in recognition of See Tracks? Think Train® Week

7-C. Mayor Gain Meyer will recommend the appointment of Mark Eckberg-Lindsey to serve on the Crime Free Housing Committee

8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

8-A. Motion to approve City Council Meeting and Executive Session Minutes of September 2, 2025

9. CLAIMS, PAYROLL AND DISBURSEMENTS

9-A. Motion to approve claims and disbursements in the amount of $982,834.94, payroll in the amount of $1,031,656.18

10. REPORTS

10-A. Motion to approve Treasurer’s Reports – June and July 2025

10-A(1). Motion to approve Statement of Cash and Investments Reports – June and July 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 Promotions of Detective Tyler Schwarz and Officer Ron Funk to Sergeant effective September 16, 2025, 12:01am

11-B. MOTIONS FROM STREETS & GRADES COMMITTEE

11-B(1). Motion to approve Christ Brothers Asphalt, Inc., lowest responsible bidder for 2025-2026 MFT/TIF Asphalt Patch Program in the amount of $778,885.50

11-B(2). Motion from Public Works to dispose/sell/auction a 2017 Tymco 550X sweeper (VIN 46691)

11-C. MOTION FROM FINANCE COMMITTEE

11-C(1). Motion to approve bank financing from Busey Bank at 3.693% interest for financing of one new automated side loader sanitation truck

11-D. MOTION FROM TRAFFIC COMMITTEE

11-D(1). Motion to approve Electrico Inc. in the amount of $28,258.03 (50% reimbursement by St Clair County Transit) for pedestrian safety enhancements of East Main Street and the Metro Bike Link and the intersection of East “B” Street and the Metro Bike Link (TIF 18 funds)

11-E. MOTION FROM MASTER SEWER COMMITTEE

11-E(1). Motion to approve $400,000.00 additional funding for the Corps. of Engineers Phase 1 & 2 of the East Creek Sewer Separation Project

11-F. MOTIONS FROM PARKS & RECREATION BOARD

11-F(1). Motion to approve Hank’s Excavating & Landscaping, Inc., lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $187,703.10 for Pleasant Hill and Laderman Park Improvement (TIF 3)

11-F(2). Motion to approve Facility Use Agreement between City of Belleville and Rowdies Rugby Club for the use of Laderman Park (1105 Mascoutah Avenue) and Jaycee Park (750 West “H” Street) Soccer Fields for $500.00 annually October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2030

11-F(3). Motion to approve Facility Use Agreement between the City of Belleville and Belleville District 118 for use of school facilities for Parks & Recreation Programs 2025-2026

11-G. MOTIONS FROM ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

11-G(1). 15-JUN25 MOAZZAM KARIM: Request for a Special Use Permit for a Class C-1 Liquor License at 2709 West Main Street (08-20-0-204-001 & 002) located in a “C-2” Heavy Commercial District. (Applicable sections of the Zoning Code: 162.248, 162.515) Ward 2. Zoning Board of Appeals recommended APPROVAL with a vote of 7-0

11-G(2). 19-JUL25 – DAVID O. SHAIN: Request for a Special Use Permit to operate a bar/tavern and a Class A-2 Liquor License at 1501 West Main Street (08-21.0-323-017) located in a “C-2” Heavy Commercial District. (Applicable sections of the City Code: 162.248, 162.515) Ward 2. Zoning Board of Appeals recommended APPROVAL with a vote of 7-0

11-G(3). 22-AUG – SAUL MARQUEZ CRUZ: Request for a Special Use Permit a Class A-2 Liquor License at 1550 East State Rt. 15 (13-01.0-400-030) located in a “C-4” Commercial District. (Applicable sections of the City Code: 162.278, 162.515) Ward 6. Zoning Board of Appeals recommended APPROVAL with a vote of 7-0

11-G(4). 23-AUG25 – BERNARD & BRANDY MACON: Request for a Special Use Permit to operate a Short-Term Rental/Air BnB at 213 Columbus Dr. (08-17.0-204-026) located in an “A-1” Single-Family Residence District. (Applicable sections of the City and Zoning Code: 34.043, 154.15, 154.46, 154.49, 162.094, 162.515) Ward 3. Zoning Board of Appeals recommended APPROVAL with a vote of 7-0

11-G(5). 24-AUG25 – AUSTIN FUNK: Request for an Area/Bulk Variance area/bulk variance to construct of a singlefamily home on a lot that is less than 10,000 sq. ft. and less than 100’ in depth.at 22 Jennine Drive (08-17.0-209- 004) located in a “A-1” Single-Family Residence District. (Applicable sections of the City Code: 162.092) Ward 3. Zoning Board of Appeals recommended APPROVAL with a vote of 7-0

11-G(6). 25-AUG25 – KENDRA FEHRMANN: Request for a Use Variance to allow for an in-home daycare for more than three (3) children at 1611 LaSalle St. (08-15.0-423-082) located in an “A-1” Single-Family Residence District. (Applicable sections of the Zoning Code: 162.093, 162.570) Ward 1. Zoning Board of Appeals recommended APPROVAL with a vote of 7-0

11-H. MOTIONS FROM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & ANNEXATION COMMITTEE

11-H(1). Motion to approve an Annexation Agreement with Lee D. Johnson & Christine E. Johnson Trustees for 2430 Old Collinsville Road (Parcel 08-14.0-103-005) and 1801 Lebanon Avenue (Parcel 08-14.0-103-035)

11-H(2). Motion to approve an Annexation Petition from Lee D. Johnson & Christine E. Johnson Trustees for 2430 Old Collinsville Road (Parcel 08-14.0-103-005) and 1801 Lebanon Avenue (Parcel 08-14.0-103-035)

12. COMMUNICATIONS

12-A. DOWNTOWN BELLEVILLE WITCHES BREW WALK – 10/16/2025

Request from Venue on Main to host Downtown Belleville Witches Brew Walk, Thursday, October 16, 2025, 4:00pm to 11:00pm. Street Closure Request: South 2nd street from West Main Street to Parking Lot. Additional City Services: barricades, “No Parking” signage, picnic tables, and trash toters

13. PETITIONS

14. RESOLUTIONS

14-A. RESOLUTION 3551

A Resolution Authorizing Bank Loan for a Sanitation Truck

14-B. RESOLUTION 3552

A Resolution of Authorization for the City of Belleville’s Application to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) for FY2026 Open Space Lands Acquisition & Development (OSLAD) Grant Funding

14-C. RESOLUTION 3553

A Resolution Approving and Authorizing Financial Commitment in the Illinois Safe Routes to School Program for the Royal Heights Road Pedestrian Upgrades

15. ORDINANCES

15-A. ORDINANCE 9417-2025

A Zoning Ordinance in RE Case #15-Jun25-Moazzam Karim

15-B. ORDINANCE 9418-2025

A Zoning Ordinance in RE Case #19-Jul25-David O. Shain

15-C. ORDINANCE 9419-2025

A Zoning Ordinance in RE Case #22-Aug25-Saul Marquez Cruz

15-D. ORDINANCE 9420-2025

A Zoning Ordinance in RE Case #23-Aug25-Bernard & Brandy Macon

15-E. ORDINANCE 9421-2025

A Zoning Ordinance in RE Case #24-Aug25-Austin Funk

15-F. ORDINANCE 9422-2025

A Zoning Ordinance in RE Case #25-Aug25-Kendra Fehrmann

15-G. ORDINANCE 9423-2025

An Ordinance Authorizing the Execution of an Annexation Agreement with Lee D. Johnson & Christine E. Johnson Trustees

15-H. ORDINANCE 9424-2025

An Ordinance Annexing Certain Territory to the City of Belleville, Illinois

15-I. ORDINANCE 9425-2025

An Ordinance Authorizing Sale/Conversion of Personal Property 2017 Tymco 550X Sweeper (VIN 1HTMMAAN3HH746691) (Public Works Department)

16. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

17. MISCELLANEOUS & NEW BUSINESS

17-A. Motor Fuel Claims in the Amount of $8,463.87

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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