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City of Edwardsville City Council met Sept. 16

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Edwardsville City Council took place at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, located at 118 Hillsboro Avenue in Edwardsville, Illinois, with Mayor Risavy presiding.

Council members Miracle, Morrison, Krause, Warren, Grant, Farrar and Hanna answered present on roll call.

Mayor Risavy welcomed everyone in attendance and those viewing on Facebook Live to the meeting.

Special Recognition/Proclamations/Oaths

The Citizen Commendation Award: Nathan Cantrall was delayed until a future meeting.

City Clerk, Michelle Boyer administered the Oath of Office-Edwardsville Police Department, Clint M. Frietag.

City Clerk, Michelle Boyer administered the Oath of Office-Edwardsville Police Department, Nina K. Funk.

City Clerk, Michelle Boyer administered the Oath of Office-Edwardsville Police Department, Megan E. Douglas.

City Clerk, Michelle Boyer administered the Oath of Office-Edwardsville Police Department, Gracie M. Kimmle.

City Clerk, Michelle Boyer administered the Oath of Office-Edwardsville Police Department, Zachary M. Jines.

Mayor Risavy opened the Public Comment portion of the meeting. No public comment received.

Consent Agenda

Mayor Risavy read Consent Agenda items as follows:

• Approval of minutes of Council Meeting on September 02, 2025

• Activity and Financial Reports:

A. Reports of Elected and Appointed Officials:

a) Finance Director - Monthly Financial Report

b) Finance Department - Monthly Activity Report

c) Police - Monthly Activity Report

d) Fire Chief - Monthly Activity Report (Fire and EMS Services)

e) Public Works Director - Building, Electrical and Plumbing Permits

B. Circuit Clerk's Monthly Fine Report

C. Executive Session - Purchase or Lease of Real Property for the use of the Public Body pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5)

D. Executive Session - Collective Bargaining pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2)

Motion by Krause, second by Warren to approve the Consent Agenda presented. Roll Call on Consent Agenda: Seven Ayes with Aldermen Morrison, Krause, Warren, Grant, Farrar, Hanna and Miracle voting aye. Motion carried.

Petitions and Communications

Mayor Risavy presented a Letter from Plan Commission regarding Cedar Ridge - Phase 2 Final Plat for information and file.

Mayor Risavy presented a Letter from the Zoning Board of Appeals regarding a Variance at 409 Franklin Avenue for information and file.

Legislative & Executive

None

Legal & Judicial

None

City Clerk

None

Finance Committee

Motion by Miracle, second by Krause to approve the Claims - the total claims amount - $1,024,622.71.

Roll Call: Seven Ayes with Aldermen Morrison, Krause, Warren, Grant, Farrar, Hanna and Miracle voting aye. Motion carried.

Finance Committee will meet on Thursday, October 02, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. in City Hall located at 118 Hillsboro Avenue, Edwardsville, IL 62025.

Public Services Committee

Alderwoman Warren presented the Minutes of the Public Services Committee meeting on August 27, 2025 for information and file.

Motion by Warren, second by Hanna for Approval of a Sole Source Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Bulk LA Rock Salt from Gunther Salt Company in the estimated amount of $175,250.00.

Alderwoman Warren commented this is the quarterly salt purchase. Roll Call: Seven Ayes with Aldermen Morrison, Krause, Warren, Grant, Farrar, Hanna and Miracle voting aye. Motion carried.

Motion by Warren, second by Morrison for Approval to Award the 2025-2026 Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Material Bid, Section #26-00000-00-GM, by group number to: 4.

1. Group 1 - Asphalt Sales and Products, Inc. for Cold Mix Asphalt in the amount of $7,065.00

2. Group 2- Christ Bros Asphalt, Inc. for Hot Mix Asphalt in the total contract amount of $36,000.00

3. Group 4 - Beelman Logistics, LLC for Coarse Aggregate in the amount of $22,686.50

Alderwoman Warren commented there was no bid for group 3. The costs are for annual road improvements. The city uses Motor Fuel Tax.

Roll Call: Seven Ayes with Aldermen Morrison, Krause, Warren, Grant, Farrar, Hanna and Miracle voting aye. Motion carried.

Motion by Warren, second by Hanna for Approval to Award the Florida Street Improvements Project to Keller Construction, Inc. in the amount of $1,068,273.10.

Alderwoman Warren commented the project is improvements from Banner Street to Georgia.

Roll Call: Seven Ayes with Aldermen Morrison, Krause, Warren, Grant, Farrar, Hanna and Miracle voting aye. Motion carried.

Alderwoman Warren announced the Public Services Committee will meet on Thursday, October 02, 2025 at 5:00p.m. at City Hall located at 118 Hillsboro Avenue, Edwardsville, IL 62025.

Administrative & Community Services Committee

Alderman Grant presented the Minutes of the Administrative and Community Services Committee meeting on August 14, 2025 for information and file.

Motion by Grant, second by Miracle to approve the Resolution Approving Final Plat of Cedar Ridge Subdivision Phase 2.

Alderwoman Grant commented this phase completes the last thirty-one of the thirty-six lots.

No changes were noted.

Roll Call: Seven Ayes with Aldermen Morrison, Krause, Warren, Grant, Farrar, Hanna and Miracle voting aye. Motion carried.

Alderwoman Grant presented an Ordinance Amending Chapter 114 Article II of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Edwardsville (Designation of Stop Intersections) for first reading.

Alderwoman Grant presented an Ordinance Amending Chapter 58 of the Codified Ordinances of The City of Edwardsville, Illinois (Human Relations Committee) for first reading.

Motion by Grant, second by Miracle for Approval of RASE Board Items from the September 2, 2025 meeting. The items were handled as an omnibus item.

1) Pumpkin Glow - Nature Preserve Foundation (Saturday, October 11)

2) Wags at Watershed - Partners for Pets Humane Society (Saturday, November 8)

3) Veteran's Day Parade - American Legion (Tuesday, November 11)

4) A Parade Resolution Approving IDOT Temporary Closure of Highways for the Veterans Day Parade on November 11, 2025

5) A Parade Resolution Approving IDOT Temporary Closure of Highways for the Chamber of Commerce Halloween Parade on October 31, 2025

Roll Call: Seven Ayes with Aldermen Morrison, Krause, Warren, Grant, Farrar, Hanna and Miracle voting aye. Motion carried.

Alderwoman Grant presented the minutes from the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee meeting on August 06, 2025 for information and file.

Alderwoman Grant presented the minutes from the Plan Commission meeting on July 16, 2025 for information and file.

Alderwoman Grant presented the minutes from the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on May 27, 2025 for information and file.

Alderwoman Grant presented the minutes from the Historic Preservation Commission meeting on July 09, 2025 for information and file.

Administrative Services Committee will meet on Thursday, October 02, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. in City Hall

Old Business

New Business

Cathy Hensley, Communications Coordinator came forward to review upcoming events.

These include:

• Profession AVP Sand Volleyball tournament this weekend! The event includes food truck, music and lots of fun!

• Movie in the Park on Saturday, showing Wicked! Local businesses offering Wicked specials.

• The Bike Bus starting on Friday!

• Sunday is the Edwardsville Symphony final concert of the season. They will be playing some Wicked selections.

• Goshen Market on Saturday - Bike and Hike event

Please check the city calendar at cityofedwardsville.com/calendar for additional event information!

Alderwoman Warren reminded everyone the Edwardsville Art Fair and SIUE Homecoming will be next weekend!

Closed Session

Motion by Krause, second by Morrison at 7:28 p.m. to end open session and move into closed session.

Roll Call: Seven Ayes with Aldermen Morrison, Krause, Warren, Grant, Farrar, Hanna and Miracle voting aye. Motion carried.

Council entered Executive Session at 7:34 p.m.

Motion by Morrison, second by Farrar to end closed session at 9:06 p.m.

Roll Call: Seven Ayes with Aldermen Morrison, Krause, Warren, Grant, Farrar, Hanna and Miracle voting aye. Motion carried.

Council reconvened at 9:06 p.m.

Action Taken on Executive Session Items

Motion by Morrison, second by Hanna to approve a Resolution Allocating Enhancement Funds for Specific Purposes (Shared Use Path and Median on New Poag Road).

Roll Call: Seven Ayes with Aldermen Morrison, Krause, Warren, Grant, Farrar, Hanna and Miracle voting aye. Motion carried.

Motion by Krause, second by Grant to approve a Resolution Allocating Enhancement Funds for Specific Purposes (Skate Park).

Roll Call: Seven Ayes with Aldermen Morrison, Krause, Warren, Grant, Farrar, Hanna and Miracle voting aye. Motion carried.

Motion by Hanna, second by Farrar to approve a Resolution Allocating Enhancement Funds for Specific Purposes (Land Acquisition 8.43 acres between Homes of Center Grove and Sugar Creek Subdivision).

Roll Call: Seven Ayes with Aldermen Morrison, Krause, Warren, Grant, Farrar, Hanna and Miracle voting aye. Motion carried.

Motion by Warren, second by Hanna to approve a Resolution Allocating Enhancement Funds for Specific Purposes (Madison Avenue Reconstruction).

Roll Call: Seven Ayes with Aldermen Morrison, Krause, Warren, Grant, Farrar, Hanna and Miracle voting aye. Motion carried.

There being no further action required, Council adjourned at 9:09 p.m. with a motion by Miracle.

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