O’FALLON CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
February 20, 2007
The meeting was called to order at 7:06 p.m. by Mayor Gary Graham, who then led “The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.”
Philip Goodwin called the roll: Nila Grogan, present; Mary Schmidt, present; Ed True, present; Rick Reckamp, present; Jerry Mouser, present; Phil Gardner, present; Allen Medford, present; Michael Bennett, present (arrived at 7:09 p.m.); 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. West and seconded by E. True to approve the minutes of the February 5, 2007, meeting. All ayes. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING: None.
RESIDENTS:
Mayor Graham invited any residents of O’Fallon who would like to speak to the Council to step to the microphone, but no one responded.
REPORTS:
Clerk’s Report: None.
Mayor’s Report:
1. Mayor Graham announced the reappointments of Steve Brown, Susan Hertich, Mark Kampen, Verna Mehrtens, and Betty Klingelhoefer to the Historical Preservation Committee.
Motion was made by J. Mouser and seconded by E. True to approve the reappointments. All ayes. Motion carried.
2. Mayor Graham raised discussion of Ordinance 3499, Lots 5 and 6 of the Shoppes at Green Mount.
Motion was made by J. Mouser and seconded by J. West to reconsider Ordinance~3499, Lots 5 and 6 of the Shoppes at Green Mount.
Mayor Graham indicated he met with Balke-Brown today, and they are proposing some improved modifications to the office building.
ROLL CALL: M.~Schmidt, aye; E.~True, aye; R.~Reckamp, aye; J.~Mouser, aye; P.~Gardner, 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.
Motion was made by J. Mouser and seconded by J. West to table the proposed Ordinance~3499, Lots 5 and 6 of the Shoppes at Green Mount until the next City Council meeting. The Mayor stated the purpose of the motion is because they are waiting on the visuals on the office building.
ROLL CALL: E.~True, aye; R.~Reckamp, aye; J.~Mouser, aye; P.~Gardner, aye; A.~Medford, aye; M.~Bennett, aye; J.~Boone, aye; N.~Drolet, aye; J.~West, aye; J.~Albrecht, aye; N.~Grogan, aye; M.~Schmidt, aye. All ayes. Motion carried.
RESOLUTIONS:
Motion was made by J. Mouser and seconded by E. True to approve Resolution Item 1.
ITEM 1 – Resolution Approving and Accepting a Subdivision of Land to be known as the Minor Subdivision of Kensington Woods, 1st Addition
N.~Drolet stated if this were a vacant lot it would not be allowed because it would become a flag lot. He objected to a single drive serving two homes and said, at the very least, it should be a private street. R.~Reckamp also objected because of the possibility of future problems if the property is sold. He felt there should be two separate driveways with the property line drawn in between. J.~West stated this issue was discussed in Committee, and he noted there is room for another driveway if one is needed in the future. J.~Mouser said the committee recommended the Council allow the single drive because the two property owners are family members; and if the property was sold at some time in the future, an adjoining drive could be added without creating problems.
Mayor Graham asked if there were engineering or planning concerns with this being a private road and the City having to assume responsibility in the future. T.~Shekell said one of the conditions of this approval is that a shared maintenance agreement and access agreement be in place. Therefore, there are no concerns from the City staff. The Mayor asked Dale Funk if the City would be at risk for any liability in the future. Mr.~Funk indicated the City would have no liability under the circumstances and with the facts that have been proposed.
A.~Medford noted the required joint maintenance agreement would be part of the deed structure, so a future owner would know of the restrictions up front. T.~Shekell confirmed this. M.~Schmidt stated if this were two businesses, the City would encourage and applaud their efforts.
ROLL CALL: R.~Reckamp, nay; J.~Mouser, aye; P.~Gardner, aye; A.~Medford, aye; M.~Bennett, nay; J.~Boone, aye; N.~Drolet, nay; J.~West, aye; J.~Albrecht, aye; N.~Grogan, aye; M.~Schmidt, aye; E. True, aye. Ayes – 9; Nays - 3. Motion carried.
Motion was made by J. Mouser and seconded by J. West to approve Resolution~2.
ITEM 2 - Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Mertzke Trucking and Excavating, Inc. for Demolition of Derelict Structures at 102 E. State and 117 Main Street not to exceed $9700.00
ROLL CALL: J.~Mouser, aye; P.~Gardner, aye; A.~Medford, aye; M.~Bennett, aye; J.~Boone, aye; N.~Drolet, aye; J.~West, aye; J.~Albrecht, aye; N.~Grogan, aye; M.~Schmidt, aye; E.~True, aye; R.~Reckamp, aye. All ayes. Motion carried.
ORDINANCES:
1st Readings
Motion was made by J. Mouser and seconded by A. Medford to place on 1st Reading Ordinance Item 3.
ITEM 3 – Ordinance Approving the Final Plat of Stone Briar Phase 2
N.~Drolet expressed concern with where the road would be stubbed. Instead of being stubbed at the end of the property line, which would require crossing a creek, it is being stubbed before the creek. M.~Bennett asked if anything could be changed since this is the final plat. T.~Shekell agreed there could be no deviation from the preliminary plat. In this instance the applicant has asked that the road stop prior to the creek crossing. The developer plans to dedicate right-of-way to the City for the future road construction to the east, and then the developer to the east would have to build the connection because this road is shown on the City’s master plan as an east-west residential collector. T.~Shekell stated the creek crossing would easily cost $100,000-$150,000 to build. He also indicated
there are no lots to the north or south that are suitable for development with it being floodplain and drainage areas. M.~Bennett suggested this developer be required to put up at least half of the funds toward the future development of the road. Continued discussion ensued regarding who should be responsible for building the east-west collector road and how it would impact this and the future developments.
A.~Medford asked if a letter of credit from the current developer was ever discussed for a portion of this potential roadway. T.~Shekell said this has never been discussed with the developer. However, this issue needs to be pinned down between 1st and 2nd Readings; therefore, depending on the Council’s wishes, staff will approach the developer with the need to provide all or a portion of the roadway.
Mayor Graham reiterated M.~Bennett’s previous question – can this final plat be changed? T.~Shekell indicated the road extension would not affect this final plat. He noted the ordinance states all roads should stub to adjacent properties for their future development, and he stated the current developer owns the creek. T.~Shekell also explained the existing stub is actually a turnaround that would accommodate trash trucks, etc.
ROLL CALL: P.~Gardner, aye; A.~Medford, aye; M.~Bennett, aye; J.~Boone, aye; N.~Drolet, nay; J.~West, aye; J.~Albrecht, aye; N.~Grogan, aye; M.~Schmidt, aye; E.~True, aye; R.~Reckamp, aye; J.~Mouser, aye. Ayes – 11; Nays – 1. Motion carried.
2nd Readings
Motion was made by J.~Mouser and seconded by J. West to consider the Omnibus Agreement for 2nd Reading Items 4-6. All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion was made by J. Mouser and seconded by A. Medford to approve 2nd Reading Items 4-6 under the previous Omnibus Agreement.
Item 4 – Ordinance Approving the Final Plat of Parcs at Arbor Green Phase 4
Item 5 – Ordinance Amending Chapter 77, Traffic Schedules, Stop Signs, Regarding Parcs at Arbor Green
Item 6 – Ordinance Amending Chapter 77, Traffic Schedules, Stop Signs, Regarding Stone Bridge Villas
ROLL CALL: P.~Gardner, aye; A.~Medford, aye; M.~Bennett, aye; J.~Boone, aye; N.~Drolet, aye; J.~West, aye; J.~Albrecht, aye; N.~Grogan, aye; M.~Schmidt, aye; E.~True, aye; R.~Reckamp, aye; J.~Mouser, aye. All ayes. Motion carried.
STANDING COMMITTEES:
Community Development: J. Mouser stated they met on February 12 and copies of the minutes are in the packets. Their next meeting is scheduled for February 26, 2007, at 6~p.m.
Public Works: A. Medford said their next meeting would be February 26, 2007, at 6:30~p.m. instead of 7 p.m. because of the lengthy agenda.
Public Safety: E. True said they met February 12, 2007, at 7~p.m. and the minutes are in the packets. He stated they had a separate meeting regarding issues raised with Moye School, and progress is being made on some of the issues. Their next meeting is scheduled for March 12, 2007, at 7 p.m.
Finance/Administration: J.~West stated they met before tonight’s meeting to discuss Warrant~130. Motion was made by J. West and seconded by R. Reckamp to approve Warrant~130 in the amount of $717,023.94.
ROLL CALL: A.~Medford, aye; M.~Bennett, aye; J.~Boone, aye; N.~Drolet, aye; J.~West, aye; J.~Albrecht, aye; N.~Grogan, aye; M.~Schmidt, aye; E.~True, aye; R.~Reckamp, aye; J.~Mouser, aye; P. Gardner, aye. All ayes. Motion carried.
Their next meeting is scheduled for February 26 at 5:30 p.m.
Parks/Environment: J.~Albrecht stated they met February~12 but did not have a quorum; however, they reviewed the budget. Their next meeting is scheduled for March~12, 2007.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: At 7:34 a motion was made by J. Mouser and seconded by E.~True to go into Executive Session to discuss imminent litigation.
ROLL CALL: M.~Bennett, aye; J.~Boone, aye; N.~Drolet, aye; J.~West, aye; J.~Albrecht, aye; N.~Grogan, aye; M.~Schmidt, aye; E.~True, aye; R.~Reckamp, aye; J.~Mouser, aye; P. Gardner, aye; A.~Medford, aye. All ayes. Motion carried.
At 8:05 Council members returned from Executive Session.
Mayor Graham stated he is taking applications for the Alderman position for Ward~2. He is looking for someone who has been active in the community through volunteering and community service. The Mayor also stated he wants someone who would plan to run again for office at the end of this two-year term. Anyone interested in the position should submit a résumé to the Mayor.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion was made by M. Bennett and seconded by A. Medford to adjourn. All ayes. Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 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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