O’FALLON CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
April 4, 2005
The meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m. by Mayor Gary Graham, who then led “The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.”
Philip Goodwin, City Clerk, called the roll: David Horton, present; 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, excused; Jason Boone, present; Ned Drolet, present; John West, present; Jerry Albrecht, present. A quorum was declared present.
Motion was made by J. Mouser and seconded by J. Albrecht to approve the minutes of the March 21, 2005, meeting. All ayes. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING:
1. Annexation Agreement for approximately 5 acres located at the northeast corner of Old Collinsville Road and Milburn School Road. Opened to public at 7:03 p.m. Mayor Graham called three times for public input, but no one came forward. Closed to public at 7:04 p.m.
RESIDENTS:
Mayor Graham invited any residents of O’Fallon who would like to speak to the Council to step to the microphone. Jackie True of 503~East~Adams addressed the Council, stating the ditches in her neighborhood needed to be reestablished and maintained. She recommended the City wait until storm sewers could be installed instead of providing a temporary solution to the problem.
REPORTS:
Clerk’s Report: City Clerk Phil Goodwin presented two requests:
1. Request from St. Clare Catholic Church to conduct a raffle for a quilt from June 1 – October 16, 2005.
2. Request from the O’Fallon Rotary Club to sell alcohol at the Katy Cavins Community Center for the Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet on April 29, 2005
A motion was made by R. Reckamp and seconded by N. Grogan to approve the requests. All ayes. Motion carried.
Mayor’s Report:
Mayor Graham presented a Proclamation declaring the month of April, 2005, as Autism Awareness Month. Accepting the plaque was Karen Kelly of FASTT, Foundation for Autism Services Today and Tomorrow, and whose son (age 31) is autistic. She stated there would be a picnic in the park on April~23, 2005, around noon to bring awareness of the need for a working farm in this area for autistic adults.
RESOLUTIONS:
Motion was made by J. Mouser and seconded by N. Grogan to consider the Omnibus Rule for Resolution Items 1-10. All ayes. Motion carried.
ITEM 1 - Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Indemnification Agreement with and Release in Relation to Receipt of Grant Funds from Metro East Park and Recreation District
ITEM 2 - Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Sign a Pre-Annexation Agreement with Scott Urban for the “Quarry Property” Located on Quarry Road
ITEM 3 - Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Sign an Annexation Agreement with Marvin and Cheri Reno Located at 1050 and 1059 Nathalie Fay Lane
ITEM 4 – Resolution Approving and Accepting an Easement Plat for Part of Lot B in Southview Gardens Annex
ITEM 5 - Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Sign a Pre-Annexation Agreement with MSJB Investments (Bob Glarner) for a Five Acre Tract in the Northeast Quadrant of the Intersection of Old Collinsville Road and Milburn School Road
ITEM 6 - Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Horner & Shifrin for Professional Services for the Roundabout for State/Obernuefemann Intersection in an amount not to exceed $78,122.40
ITEM 7 - Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Rhutasel & Associates, Inc. for the Southview Gardens Drainage Study Phase 2 in the amount of $25,700
ITEM 8 - Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Henry, Meisenheimer & Gende, Inc. (HMG) for Professional Services for the Interceptor Sewer Investigation not to exceed the amount of $118,350
ITEM 9 - Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Permit from St. Clair County for the Installation of a Sanitary Sewer in O’Fallon–Troy Road Right-of-Way
ITEM 10 - Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Kuhlmann Design Group for Professional Services for Indefinite Delivery Order Contract
Motion was made by J. Mouser and seconded by R. Reckamp to approve Resolution Items~1-10.
ROLL CALL: N. Grogan, aye; E. True, aye; R. Reckamp, aye; J.~Mouser, aye; T.~Bequette, aye; A. Medford, aye; M. Bennett, aye; J.~Boone, aye; N. Drolet, aye; J.~West, aye; J. Albrecht, aye; D. Horton, aye. All ayes. Motion carried.
ORDINANCES:
1st Readings
Motion was made by J. Mouser and seconded by J. Albrecht to consider the Omnibus Rule for 1st Reading Ordinance Items 11-13. All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion was made by J. Mouser and seconded by E. true to place on 1st Reading Ordinance Items 11-13.
ITEM 11 – Ordinance Amending Chapter 78, Schedule I, No Parking Jaclyn Drive
ITEM 12 - Ordinance Budgeting for all Corporate Purposes for the Fiscal Year Beginning May 1, 2005, and ending April 30, 2006
ITEM 13 - Ordinance Annexing Property known as Reno Annexation containing approximately 3.74 acres
ROLL CALL: E. True, aye; R. Reckamp, aye; J.~Mouser, aye; T.~Bequette, aye; A.~Medford, aye; M. Bennett, aye; J.~Boone, aye; N. Drolet, aye; J.~West, aye; J.~Albrecht, aye; D. Horton, aye; N. Grogan, aye. All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion was made by J. Mouser and seconded by E. true to place on 1st Reading Ordinance Item 14.
ITEM 14 – Ordinance Amending Ordinance 3302, Revising the Building Codes
A.~Medford said he and other aldermen felt Item 14 needed to be discussed in Public Works Committee.
Motion was made by A. Medford and seconded by R. Reckamp to table Item 14 and put it in Committee. All ayes. Motion carried.
2nd Readings
Motion was made by J. Mouser and seconded by J. West to consider the Omnibus Rule and approve 2nd Reading Ordinance Items 15-18.
ITEM 15 – Ordinance Authorizing the Purchase of Real Estate Consisting of approximately 88 acres Situated along Porter Road
ITEM 16 – Ordinance Amending Chapter 77, 4-Way Stop Signs, regarding Victoria Road and Thornbury Place
ITEM 17 – Ordinance Authorizing the Lease of Real Estate located at 1415 W. Hwy 50
ITEM 18 – Ordinance Amending 623, Zoning, Planned Use Development known as “Beltone Building”
ROLL CALL: R. Reckamp, aye; J.~Mouser, aye; T.~Bequette, aye; A.~Medford, aye; M.~Bennett, aye; J.~Boone, aye; N. Drolet, aye; J.~West, aye; J.~Albrecht, aye; D. Horton, aye; N. Grogan, aye; E. True. All ayes. Motion carried.
STANDING COMMITTEES:
Community Development: J. Mouser stated they met on March 28, 2005. Their next meeting will be April 11, 2005, at 6:30 p.m.
Public Works: A. Medford said they met on March 28, 2005. Their next meeting will be April 25, 2005, at 7:30 p.m.
Public Safety: E. True stated they have nothing to come before the Council. Their next meeting is scheduled for April~11, 2005, at 7:30~p.m.
Finance/Administration: J. West stated they did not have their meeting on March 28, 2005. They met before tonight’s City Council meeting to discuss Warrant 85. A motion was made by J. West and seconded by R.~Reckamp to approve Warrant 85 in the amount of $621,016.83.
ROLL CALL: J.~Mouser, aye; T.~Bequette, aye; A.~Medford, aye; M.~Bennett, aye; J.~Boone, aye; N. Drolet, aye; J.~West, aye; J.~Albrecht, aye; D. Horton, aye; N. Grogan, aye; E. True; R. Reckamp, aye. All ayes. Motion carried.
J. West said their next meeting would be April~25, 2005, at 5:30 p.m.
Parks/Environment: J. Albrecht stated their next meeting is scheduled for April 11, 2005, at 5:30 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: At 7:20 a motion was made by E. True and seconded by J.~Albrecht to go into Executive Session to discuss the purchase of property for the City.
ROLL CALL: T.~Bequette, aye; A.~Medford, aye; M.~Bennett, aye; J.~Boone, aye; N.~Drolet, aye; J.~West, aye; J.~Albrecht, aye; D. Horton, aye; N. Grogan, aye; E. True; R. Reckamp, aye; J. Mouser. All ayes. Motion carried.
At 7:23 p.m. City Council members returned from Executive Session.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion was made by E. True and seconded by J. Albrecht to adjourn. All ayes. Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:24 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by,
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Philip A. Goodwin, City Clerk
Minutes taken by
Sharon L. Wisely, Transcriptionist
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