O’FALLON CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
May 3, 2004
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Mayor Gary Graham who then led “The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.”
Phil Goodwin, City Clerk, called the roll: David Horton, excused; Nila Grogan, present; Ed True, present; Becky Henry, excused; Rick Reckamp, present; Jerry Mouser, present; Tom Bequette, present; Allen Medford, present; Michael Bennett, present; Dennis Renner, present; Jason Boone, present; Ned Drolet, present; John West, present; Jerry Albrecht, present; A quorum was declared present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion was made by J. Mouser and seconded by E. True to approve the minutes of the April 19th meeting. Correction was noted by R. Reckamp, Page 5, he stated he voted ‘present’ not ‘aye’ and would like the minutes to reflect that. Minutes were approved as amended. All ayes. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING:
1. Annexation Agreement for Shoppes at Green Mount for O’Fallon
Development Group, LLC (Continuation from 4/19/04). Mayor Graham opened the Public Hearing at 7:07. No comments were made regarding this Hearing. Public Hearing closed at 7:08.
2. Annexation Agreement with Dennis and Janet Ponder. Mayor Graham opened the Public Hearing at 7:08. No comments were made regarding this Hearing. Public Hearing closed at 7:09.
3. Annexation Agreement with Wilma Ponder. Mayor Graham opened the Public Hearing at 7:09. No comments were made regarding this Hearing. Public Hearing closed at 7:09.
4. Annexation Agreement with Danny and Janet Witt. Mayor Graham opened the Public Hearing at 7:09. No comments were made regarding this Hearing. Public Hearing closed at 7:10.
5. Annexation Agreement with Chester and Marilyn Nance. Mayor Graham opened the Public Hearing at 7:10. No comments were made regarding this Hearing. Public Hearing closed at 7:11.
6. Annexation Agreement on the Estate of Lester Schumacher. Mayor Graham opened the Public Hearing at 7:11. No comments were made regarding this Hearing. Public Hearing closed at 7:12.
RESIDENTS: No one came forward.
REPORTS
Clerk:
Request from the American Legion Auxiliary to hold a roadblock at the intersection of State and Lincoln Street from 8:00 a.m -12:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 29, 2004.
Request from the O'Fallon Optimist Club to conduct a raffle on May 8, 2004 at Hart Food and Drugs.
Request from St. Clare Catholic Church to conduct a raffle on June 1, 2004 at various locations. Prizes will be awarded October 18, 2004.
Request from the Kiwanis Club to conduct a raffle from May - September 2004.
Motion was made by D. Renner and seconded by E. True to approve the Clerks’ requests. N. Drolet stated he opposed Item #1 on basis of the roadblock. Motion carried.
Proclamation declaring May 2 – May 8, 2004 as Municipal Clerks Week.
Phil Goodwin read the Proclamation to the Council and citizens. This proclamation is to show appreciation for the many vital services performed by the municipal clerks, and their fine dedication to their community. Phil gave a special thanks to Maryanne Fair, Deputy City Clerk. He told the members of the council that she is graduating Summa Cum Laude from SLU with a BA in Business Management. He stated she is a certified city clerk and is working on her Master Municipal Clerk program. She is President of the Illinois Clerk Association for Southwestern Illinois, District 9. The Mayor reiterated a thank you, and stated that she has a very complicated job.
Mayor’s Report
Proclamation declaring May 15, 2004 as Eagle Scout Day in recognition of the Eagle
Scout rank that Joshua Monroe and Mark Beamer has attained. They completed all requirements for Eagle Rank.
The Sesquicentennial Ball Fundraiser is scheduled for Friday, May 7th in order to help with costs of the festivities this summer. He reminded the Council and members of the City to attend the activities on August 13, 14 & 15. He stated all are welcome to attend the Ball.
The Mayor introduced Boy Scout Jim Haughey from Troop #40 who is working on his merit badge for Citizenship.
RESOLUTIONS
ITEM 2 – Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to sign an Annexation Agreement with Dennis and Janet Ponder.
ITEM 3 – Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to sign an Annexation Agreement with Wilma Ponder.
ITEM 4 - Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to sign an Annexation Agreement with Danny and Janet Witt.
ITEM 5 - Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to sign an Annexation Agreement with Chester and Marilyn Nance.
ITEM 6 - Resolution Bestowing a Certificate of Merit (Heritage Award) to Schildknecht Funeral Home located at 301 Lincoln Avenue.
ITEM 7 – Resolution Bestowing a Certificate of Merit (Heritage Award) to Schwarz Furniture Warehouse located at 226 West State Street.
ITEM 8 - Resolution Authorizing the City Clerk to Sign an IDOT Resolution for Motor Fuel Tax (MFT), Municipal Estimate of Maintenance.
A motion was made by J. Mouser and seconded by N. Grogan to consider the Omnibus Agreement for Resolution Items 2 - 8. All ayes. Motion carried.
A motion was made by J. Mouser and seconded by N. Grogan to pass Resolution ITEMS 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 under Omnibus Agreement. ROLL CALL: E. True, aye; R. Reckamp, aye; J. Mouser, aye; D. Renner, aye; T. Bequette aye; A. Medford, aye; M. Bennett, aye; J. Boone, aye; N. Drolet, aye; J. West, aye; J. Albrecht, aye; N. Grogan, aye. All ayes. Motion carried.
ORDINANCES
1st Reading
ITEM 9 – Ord. Amending Title XV, Chapter 151, Ord. 3178, Historic Preservation Ordinance.
ITEM 10 - Ord. Authorizing the City of O’Fallon to Purchase Real Estate from Thomas Schmidt and Carolyn Chanel.
ITEM 11 - Ord. Implementing the Provisions of the State Officials and Employee Ethics Act (5 ILCS 430/1-1 Et Seq) in the City of O’Fallon.
Motion was made by J. Mouser and seconded by J. West to consider the Omnibus Agreement for 1st Reading Items 9, 10, & 11. All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion was made by J. Mouser and seconded by E. True pass Item 9, 10 & 11 on 1st Reading under Omnibus Agreement.
N. Drolet raised concern with Item 10. He feels, based on prior committee meeting discussions, the City was trying to divest themselves from small parcels of property. He asked if it would be the intent of the City to put a parking lot placed on that location, rather than see trees planted, which may cause line of sight problems.
ROLL CALL: E. True, aye; R. Reckamp, aye; J. Mouser, aye; D. Renner, aye; T. Bequette aye; A. Medford, aye; M. Bennett, aye; J. Boone, aye; N. Drolet, aye; J. West, aye; J. Albrecht, aye; N. Grogan, aye. All ayes. Motion carried.
2nd Readings
ITEM 12 - Ord. Amending Ord. 623, Zoning, Planned Use Development known as “Storage Center of O’Fallon
ITEM 14 - Ord. Approving a Boundary Line Agreement Between the City of O’Fallon and
the City of Collinsville.
ITEM 15 - Ord. Amending Title XIII, Chapter 132, Section 132.15, Regarding Curfew.
Motion was made by J. Mouser and seconded by N. Grogan to consider Omnibus Agreement for Items 12, 14, 15. All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion was made by J. Mouser and seconded by J. West pass 12, 14, & 15 under 2nd Reading under Omnibus Agreement. ROLL CALL: E. True, aye; R. Reckamp, aye; J. Mouser, aye; D. Renner, aye; T. Bequette aye; A. Medford, aye; M. Bennett, aye; J. Boone, aye; N. Drolet, aye; J. West, aye; J. Albrecht, aye; N. Grogan, aye. All ayes. Motion carried.
ITEM 13 - Ord. Approving the Final Plat for the Villas at Braeswood Subdivision
Motion was made by J. Mouser and seconded by D. Renner to place on 2nd Reading Item 13. ROLL CALL: E. True, aye; R. Reckamp, no; J. Mouser, aye; D. Renner, aye; T. Bequette aye; A. Medford, aye; M. Bennett, aye; J. Boone, no; N. Drolet, no; J. West, aye; J. Albrecht, aye; N. Grogan, aye. 3 – Nos, 9 -Ayes. Motion carried.
N. Drolet raised concerns, as he has had in the past, stating he feels Braeswood Estate and Subdivision should be interconnected. He states that with possibility of 158 in the future that the City will regret that these two areas are not connected. Mayor Graham stated they did reduce the number of entrances from five to three. N. Drolet stated that reducing the entrances was a step in the right direction. They also increased the right of way.
STANDING COMMITTEES
Community Development J. Mouser stated their last meeting was April 20th and he has a motion from that meeting. A motion was made by J. Mouser and seconded by J. Albrecht to approve the Special Event request from Wiechert Enterprises to conduct a Tropical Sno business located at 510 S. Lincoln. All ayes. Motion carried. Next meeting May 4th at 6:00 p.m.
Public Works A. Medford stated their next meeting is May 6th at 6:30 p.m.
Safety E. True stated they met on April 14th, with no action for Council. The next meeting is scheduled May 12th at 6:30 p.m. He stated they would place the discussion of roadblocks on the agenda.
Personnel/Finance J. West stated the minutes of the April 22nd meeting are in the packet. He stated members met to discuss Warrant #63. A motion was made by J. West and seconded by R. Reckamp to approve Warrant #63 in the amount of $1,450,782.15.
ROLL CALL: E. True, aye; R. Reckamp, aye; J. Mouser, aye; D. Renner, aye; T. Bequette aye; A. Medford, aye; M. Bennett, aye; J. Boone, aye; N. Drolet, aye; J. West, aye; J. Albrecht, aye; N. Grogan, aye. All ayes. Motion carried.
Next meeting May 6th at 5:30 p.m.
Parks/Environment J. Albrecht stated the next meeting is May 10th at 7:00 p.m. in the Mayors conference room.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
M. Bennett brought up discussion about the Missoula Children’s Theatre having been in town last weekend, and he wanted to thank Jodi Caticchhio for the fine job of bringing in this group. He also stated the play is very entertaining, and the children get a lot out of this experience. Mayor Graham stated this is another great venue for children to pursue.
J. Albrecht stated they toured the new Public Safety Facility. He stated this building is going to be a real asset to the City.
E. True raised discussion about the Rotary Van and the drivers will be getting a raise to $7.50. Mayor Graham reminded the citizens that the City pays for drivers, tires, maintenance and gas. The vans are donated by grants. The township does the dispatching. If any anybody in the City limits needs a ride they can call the Township to make arrangements. N. Drolet added that other sponsors and advertisers help to defray the cost of running the van. There is no charge if over 62, otherwise it is 50 cents.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Discuss purchase of property, union negotiations, pending
litigation and a lawsuit.
Motion was made by J. Mouser and seconded by D. Renner to go into Executive Session.
ROLL CALL: E. True, aye; R. Reckamp, aye; J. Mouser, aye; D. Renner, aye; T. Bequette aye; A. Medford, aye; M. Bennett, aye; J. Boone, aye; N. Drolet, aye; J. West, aye; J. Albrecht, aye; N. Grogan, aye. All ayes. Motion carried. Council went into Executive Session at 7:39 p.m. Executive Session ended at 8:20 p.m.
ACTION TAKEN IN EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Motion was made by J. Mouser and seconded by A. Medford to authorize the Mayor to
settle a pending litigation case, (St. Clair cause #99-L-317A). ROLL CALL: E. True
aye; R. Reckamp, aye; J. Mouser, aye; D. Renner, aye; T. Bequette aye; A. Medford,
aye; M. Bennett, aye; J. Boone, aye; N. Drolet, aye; J. West, aye; J. Albrecht, aye;
N. Grogan, aye. All ayes. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by J. Mouser and seconded by J. Albrecht to adjourn. All ayes. Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
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Respectfully submitted by,
Philip A. Goodwin, City Clerk
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