Democracy on the Front Lines
City Administrators Blog
Walter Denton
June 4, 2009
Here is a summary of Monday’s City Council meeting agenda items. The items are listed in the order as they appeared in the agenda. Click here to see the full texts of the resolutions, ordinances, and staff reports. As a reminder, resolutions, motions, and special event permits only need to be approved once to become official. Ordinances are required to be approved in two readings (over two meetings) before they become official.
Here are the items that were approved by the City Council:
Committee Appointments: David Cozad was appointed to the Planning Commission and David Snyder was appointed chairman of the Planning Commission.
Resolution to approve Annexation Agreement with John C. Knoebel: Mr. Knoebel (9521 Rieder Road) is requesting a water tap from the City in conjunction with the installation of a water main within an easement on his property. Since the property is not presently contiguous to the City limits, the applicant is required to enter into an annexation agreement with the City so that when we do become contiguous to the property, he will then be required to annex. As part of the annexation agreement, one (1) free residential water tap will be provided to Mr. Knoebel.
Ordinance regarding Ordinance Passage (First Reading): While reviewing questions regarding amendments to the recent sewer rate ordinance, City Attorney Dale Funk discovered that the City’s ordinance on ordinances does not contain clear language on how amendments can be made. In particular, it is vague on how amendments can be made when an ordinance is being considered on Second Reading. The proposed language clarifies the ordinance to allow for amendments to be made on Second Reading.
Ordinance removing the Thomas Acres Sanitary Sewer District (First Reading): In an effort to clean up old ordinances, Staff has determined that the ordinance pertaining to Thomas Acres Sanitary Sewer District is no longer needed. This area that is basically along Elm and Orchard west of Walnut has now long been part of the City and is built-out. The special provisions of the old ordinance section no longer apply.
Ordinance waiving the 2009 Sewer CPI rate increase (First Reading): During the May 18 City Council meeting it was discussed to not adjust the sewer rates by the CPI (consumer price index adjustment for water and sewer) in October 2009, due to the sewer rate increase that was passed at that meeting. This ordinance waives the October 2009 CPI increase for the sewer fund.
Ordinance clarifying sewer rates for multiple units on one water meter (First Reading): Currently, if there are multiple units on a single water meter, each unit is assessed a baser sewer user fee. In the case of the new sewer rates recently passed. A six-unit apartment complex on a single water meter would be charged $5.00 per unit or $30. This amendment would change the charge to an amount based on water usage, similar to any other user of water.
Tax Increment Financing Ordinances: Five Second Reading ordinances dealing with the proposed Regency Park Tax Increment Financing District are on hold for legal review.
Special Event Permit for “Pork with Passion:” This is the second annual event on October 3 in downtown O’Fallon, featuring a pork steak cooking contest, food and craft vendors, entertainment, and inflatable jumpers.
Now you’re up to date. Next Monday’s Committee meetings will be held as follows: Parks and Environment at 5:30 p.m., Community Development at 6:00 p.m., and Public Safety at 7:00 p.m.
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