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City of O'Fallon City Council met Sept. 2

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

1. OPENING

Procedural: 1.1 CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Van Hook called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

Information, Procedural: 1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Mayor Van Hook led council in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Procedural: 1.3 ROLL CALL

Members present: Ross Rosenberg, Jessica Lotz, Martha Stoffel, Roy Carney, Andrea Fohne, Todd Roach, Curtis Newcomb, Aaron Hudson, Jim Blackburn, Tom Vorce, James Campbell, Nathan Parchman, Jimmy Ford

Members absent: Dennis Muyleart

Action, Minutes: 1.4 APPROVAL OF MINUTES - August 18, 2025

Motion by Roy Carney, second by James Campbell to approve the minutes of August 18, 2025.

Aye: Ross Rosenberg, Jessica Lotz, Martha Stoffel, Roy Carney, Andrea Fohne, Todd Roach, Curtis Newcomb, Aaron Hudson, Jim Blackburn, Tom Vorce, James Campbell, Nathan Parchman, Jimmy Ford

Final Resolution: 13 ayes, 1 absent. Motion Carried.

2. PUBLIC HEARING

No Public Hearing scheduled at this time.

3. CITY PRESENTATIONS

No City Presentations scheduled at this time.

4. REPORTS - PUBLIC COMMENTS

Information: 4.1 PUBLIC COMMENTS

Vern Malare spoke for 3 minutes and 17 seconds.

5. REPORTS - CLERK'S REPORT

Action: 5.1 Request from O'Fallon Knights of Columbus to conduct a roadblock on Friday, September 19, from 4-6 p.m. and Saturday, September 20, from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. at the intersection of State & Smiley and State & Lincoln and on Friday September 19 from 7 a.m. - 9 a.m. only at the intersection of State and Lincoln.

Motion by James Campbell, second by Roy Carney to approve a request from O'Fallon Knights of Columbus to conduct a roadblock on Friday, September 19, from 4-6 p.m. and Saturday, September 20, from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. at the intersection of State & Smiley and State & Lincoln and on Friday September 19 from 7 a.m. - 9 a.m. only at the intersection of State and Lincoln.

Aye: Ross Rosenberg, Jessica Lotz, Roy Carney, Andrea Fohne, Todd Roach, Curtis Newcomb, Aaron Hudson, Jim Blackburn, Tom Vorce, James Campbell, Nathan Parchman, Jimmy Ford

Nay: Martha Stoffel

Final Resolution: 12 ayes, 1 nay, 1 absent. Motion Carried.

6. REPORTS - MAYOR'S REPORT

Action: 6.1 Re-appointment of Chad Schwarz to the Historic Preservation Commission for 3-year term expiring September 6, 2028.

Motion by Jessica Lotz, second by Nathan Parchman to approve the re-appointment of Chad Schwarz to the Historic Preservation Commission for 3-year term expiring September 6, 2028.

Aye: Ross Rosenberg, Jessica Lotz, Martha Stoffel, Roy Carney, Andrea Fohne, Todd Roach, Curtis Newcomb, Aaron Hudson, Jim Blackburn, Tom Vorce, James Campbell, Nathan Parchman, Jimmy Ford

Final Resolution: 13 ayes, 1 absent. Motion Carried.

Action: 6.2 Re-Appointment of Linda Mitchell to the Library Board for 3-year term expiring September 1, 2028.

Motion by Jim Blackburn, second by Roy Carney to approve the re-appointment of Linda Mitchell to the Library Board for 3-year term expiring September 1, 2028.

Aye: Ross Rosenberg, Jessica Lotz, Martha Stoffel, Roy Carney, Andrea Fohne, Todd Roach, Curtis Newcomb, Aaron Hudson, Jim Blackburn, Tom Vorce, James Campbell, Nathan Parchman, Jimmy Ford

Final Resolution: 13 ayes, 1 absent. Motion Carried.

Action: 6.3 Appointment of Judline "Judy" Nicholson to the Library Board for a 3-year term expiring September 3, 2028.

Motion by James Campbell, second by Jessica Lotz to approve the Appointment of Judline "Judy" Nicholson to the Library Board for a 3-year term expiring September 3, 2028.

Aye: Ross Rosenberg, Jessica Lotz, Martha Stoffel, Roy Carney, Andrea Fohne, Todd Roach, Curtis Newcomb, Aaron Hudson, Jim Blackburn, Tom Vorce, James Campbell, Nathan Parchman, Jimmy Ford

Final Resolution: 13 ayes, 1 absent. Motion Carried.

7. RESOLUTIONS

No Resolutions for reading at this time.

8. ORDINANCES - 1ST READING

Action: 8.1 Ordinance declaring certain equipment as surplus property for sale and/or disposal pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/11-76-4

Motion by Nathan Parchman, second by Jessica Lotz to consider on first reading an Ordinance declaring certain equipment as surplus property for sale and/or disposal pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/11-76-4.

Aye: Ross Rosenberg, Jessica Lotz, Martha Stoffel, Roy Carney, Andrea Fohne, Todd Roach, Curtis Newcomb, Aaron Hudson, Jim Blackburn, Tom Vorce, James Campbell, Nathan Parchman, Jimmy Ford

Final Resolution: 13 ayes, 1 absent. Motion Carried.

Action: 8.2 Ordinance Amending Ordinance 623, Zoning Districts of the City of O'Fallon, Illinois (Development Known as "U-Haul Moving and Storage Center") located at 1404 West Highway 50

Motion by Jessica Lotz, second by Jim Blackburn to Consider on First Reading an Ordinance Amending Ordinance 623, Zoning Districts of the City of O'Fallon, Illinois (Development Known as "U-Haul Moving and Storage Center") located at 1404 West Highway 50

Aye: Ross Rosenberg, Jessica Lotz, Martha Stoffel, Roy Carney, Andrea Fohne, Todd Roach, Curtis Newcomb, Aaron Hudson, Jim Blackburn, Tom Vorce, James Campbell, Nathan Parchman, Jimmy Ford

Final Resolution: 13 ayes, 1 absent. Motion Carried.

9. ORDINANCES - 2ND READING

Action: 9.1 Ordinance Approving the Final Plat for Pausch Farms

Motion by Jessica Lotz, second by James Campbell to Approve on Second Reading an Ordinance Approving the Final Plat for Pausch Farms

Aye: Ross Rosenberg, Jessica Lotz, Martha Stoffel, Roy Carney, Andrea Fohne, Todd Roach, Curtis Newcomb, Aaron Hudson, Jim Blackburn, Tom Vorce, James Campbell, Nathan Parchman, Jimmy Ford

Final Resolution: 13 ayes, 1 absent. Motion Carried.

Action: 9.2 Ordinance Establishing and Designating the W HWY 50 & N Green Mount Road Business District and Approving the W HWY 50 & N Green Mount Road Business District Plan with the City of O'Fallon, Illinois

Motion by Jessica Lotz, second by James Campbell to Approve on Second Reading an Ordinance Establishing and Designating the W HWY 50 & N Green Mount Road Business District and Approving the W HWY 50 & N Green Mount Road Business District Plan with the City of O'Fallon, Illinois

Aye: Ross Rosenberg, Jessica Lotz, Martha Stoffel, Roy Carney, Andrea Fohne, Todd Roach, Curtis Newcomb, Jim Blackburn, James Campbell, Nathan Parchman, Jimmy Ford

Nay: Tom Vorce

Abstain: Aaron Hudson

Final Resolution: 11 ayes, 1 nay, 1 absent, 1 abstain. Motion Carried.

Action: 9.3 Ordinance Establishing and Imposing Certain Business District Taxes in the City of O'Fallon W HWY 50 & N Green Mount Road Business District

Motion by Jessica Lotz, second by James Campbell to Approve on Second Reading an Ordinance Establishing and Imposing Certain Business District Taxes in the City of O'Fallon W HWY 50 & N Green Mount Road Business District

Aye: Ross Rosenberg, Jessica Lotz, Martha Stoffel, Roy Carney, Andrea Fohne, Todd Roach, Curtis Newcomb, Jim Blackburn, James Campbell, Nathan Parchman, Jimmy Ford

Nay: Tom Vorce

Abstain: Aaron Hudson

Final Resolution: 11 ayes, 1 nay, 1 absent, 1 abstain. Motion Carried.

Action: 9.4 Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor to execute a Redevelopment Agreement with Allyson Group, Inc.

Motion by Jessica Lotz, second by James Campbell to Approve on Second Reading an Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor to execute a Redevelopment Agreement with Allyson Group, Inc.

Aye: Ross Rosenberg, Jessica Lotz, Martha Stoffel, Roy Carney, Andrea Fohne, Todd Roach, Curtis Newcomb, Jim Blackburn, James Campbell, Nathan Parchman, Jimmy Ford

Nay: Tom Vorce

Abstain: Aaron Hudson

Final Resolution: 11 ayes, 1 nay, 1 absent, 1 abstain. Motion Carried.

10. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

Vern Malare spoke for 2 minutes and 32 seconds.

11. STAFF & COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS

Information: 11.1 Staff & Council Member Comments

Staff discussed the sidewalk extension on Hwy 50 between Community Park and the Metro Rec Plex, Deer Creek drainage study, emergency sewer repairs, doors at Community Park, tree removal in park due to diseased trees, LPR cameras on Hwy 50, and payments to Holland and the auditors.

Council Member Carney thanked Public Safety for their response at City Fest.

Council Member Fohne thanked Public Safety and the boy scouts and football team for assisting in clean up after City Fest.

Mayor Van Hook stated that there will be a full review of City Fest to move forward.

12. REPORTS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Information: 12.1 Draft Community Development Minutes - August 25, 2025

Council Member Lotz stated the next meeting scheduled for September 8, 2025 has been cancelled due to lack of business.

13. REPORTS - PUBLIC WORKS

Council Member Rosenberg stated the next meeting is scheduled for September 22, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.

14. REPORTS - PUBLIC SAFETY

Council Member Blackburn stated the next meeting is scheduled for September 8th, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

15. REPORTS - PARKS/ENVIRONMENT

Council Member Carney stated the next meeting is scheduled for September 8th, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.

16. REPORTS - FINANCE/ADMINISTRATION

Council Member Parchman stated the next meeting is scheduled for September 22, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.

Action: 16.1 Warrant Approval

Motion by Nathan Parchman, second by Jim Blackburn to approve Warrant #566 in the amount of $1,919,651.50.

Aye: Ross Rosenberg, Jessica Lotz, Martha Stoffel, Roy Carney, Andrea Fohne, Todd Roach, Curtis Newcomb, Aaron Hudson, Jim Blackburn, Tom Vorce, James Campbell, Nathan Parchman, Jimmy Ford

Final Resolution: 13 ayes, 1 absent. Motion Carried.

17. EXECUTIVE SESSION

Information: 17.1 CLOSED SESSION - Occasionally, the Council may go into closed session to discuss items covered under 5 ILCS 120/2(b)

Action: 17.2 POSSIBLE ENTRY INTO CLOSED SESSION

Action: 17.3 RETURN TO OPEN SESSION

Action: 17.4 ACTION TAKEN ON EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS

18. ADJOURNMENT

Action: 18.1 ADJOURN THE MEETING

Motion by Roy Carney, second by James Campbell to adjourn the meeting

Final Resolution: 13 ayes, 1 absent. Motion Carried.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:23 p.m.

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