O’FALLON CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
September 17, 2007
The meeting was called to order at 7:06 p.m. by Mayor Gary Graham, who then led the “The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.”
Philip Goodwin, City Clerk, called the roll: Nila Grogan, present; Mary Schmidt, present; Ed True, present; Dan Polites, present; Rick Reckamp, present; Jerry Mouser, present; John~Drolet, present; Allen Medford, present; Michael Bennett, present; Dennis Renner, present; Steve Engler, present; Ned Drolet, present; John West, present; Jerry Albrecht, present. A quorum was declared present.
Motion was made by J. Mouser and seconded by E. True to approve the minutes of the September 4, 2007, meeting. All ayes. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING:
1. Annexation agreement with MRK Land Trust for approximately 9.18 acres on Pausch~Road. Opened to the public at 7:08 p.m. Mayor Graham called three times for public input, but no one responded. Public hearing was closed at 7:09~p.m.
RESIDENTS: Mayor Graham invited anyone wanting to speak to the Council to step to the microphone, but no one responded.
REPORTS:
Clerk’s Report: City Clerk Phil Goodwin presented three requests:
1. Request from O’Fallon Township High School to conduct the Homecoming Parade on Thursday, October 11, 2007 from 6:30 – 7:15 p.m. The Chief of Police has reviewed the application and given his approval on the parade route.
2. Request from the Belleville Deanery Council of Catholic Women to conduct a raffle for a quilt on October 10, 2007
3. Request from O’Fallon Woman’s Club, Inc. to conduct a raffle for several gift certificates from October 28 – December 13, 2007
Motion was made by R. Reckamp and seconded by J. West to approve the requests. All ayes. Motion carried.
Mayor’s Report: Mayor Graham proclaimed the week of September~17 – September~23, 2007, as “Constitution Week.” He also announced this month’s Southwestern Illinois Council of Mayors would be held at the Smithton Turner Hall on Thursday, September 27.
Mayor Graham pointed out Item 3 of the agenda, Reconsideration of Ordinance for the Sale of Alcoholic Beverages at the Family Sports Park, would need to be made by a Council member who had voted against this ordinance last time.
Motion was made by J. Albrecht and seconded by A. Medford to reconsider the Ordinance for the Sale of Alcoholic Beverages at the Family Sports Park.
S. Engler stated this ordinance, if approved for reconsideration, should be placed on the agenda under 2nd~Reading. City Attorney D. Funk explained that since the ordinance was voted down last time, it would go back to 1st Reading.
ROLL CALL: M.~Schmidt, nay; E. True, aye; D. Polites, aye; R.~Reckamp, aye; J.~Mouser, aye; J.~Drolet, aye; A.~Medford, aye; M. Bennett, aye; D.~Renner, aye; S.~Engler, aye; N. Drolet, aye; J.~West, nay; J.~Albrecht, aye; N.~Grogan, aye. Ayes~_~12; Nays - 2. Motion carried.
Mayor Graham referenced a letter from Mr. Carlos Perez regarding his request for reconsideration of the rezoning of his property and outlining his plans to comply with the conditions set forth by the City. Mayor Graham said he met with the D.~Funk and T.~Shekell, and they feel it is appropriate for staff to meet with Mr. Perez to try to resolve any outstanding issues in order to rezone his property this year instead of requiring him to wait a year to reapply for rezoning. The Mayor stated a motion for reconsideration would need to be made by someone who voted against the project last time.
Motion was made by J. Mouser and seconded by M. Schmidt to reconsider the rezoning of Full Circle Services and Supply, LLC from B-1 to B-1(P).
ROLL CALL: E. True, aye; D. Polites, aye; R.~Reckamp, aye; J.~Mouser, aye; J.~Drolet, aye; A.~Medford, aye; M. Bennett, aye; D.~Renner, aye; S.~Engler, 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 J. West to approve Resolution Item~1.
ITEM 1 – Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Sign an annexation agreement with MRK Land Trust for property east of Windsor Creek Subdivision
S.~Engler raised discussion regarding the City waiving the taxes on this property for 20~years. Mayor Graham explained why it is in the City’s best interest to annex this property. Discussion was held regarding the location of the property in conjunction to the City’s property that will house a future water tower. T.~Shekell explained how the annexation is necessary in order to access the property on which the water tower will be built. The property taxes being waived are estimated at about $20-$30 annually.
ROLL CALL: D. Polites, aye; R.~Reckamp, aye; J.~Mouser, aye; J.~Drolet, aye; A.~Medford, aye; M. Bennett, aye; D.~Renner, aye; S.~Engler, nay; N. Drolet, aye; J.~West, aye; J.~Albrecht, aye; N.~Grogan, aye; M. Schmidt, aye; E. True, aye. Ayes~_~13; Nays - 1. Motion carried.
Motion was made by J. Mouser and seconded by J. Albrecht to approve Resolution Item~2.
ITEM 2 – Resolution Approving and Adopting a Subdivision of land to be known as the Minor Subdivision of MRK Land Trust.
ROLL CALL: R.~Reckamp, aye; J.~Mouser, aye; J.~Drolet, aye; A.~Medford, aye; M.~Bennett, aye; D.~Renner, aye; S.~Engler, abstain; N. Drolet, aye; J.~West, aye; J.~Albrecht, aye; N.~Grogan, aye; M. Schmidt, aye; E. True; aye; D.~Polites; aye. Ayes~_~13; Abstain - 1. Motion carried.
ORDINANCES:
1st Readings
Motion was made by J. Albrecht and seconded by J. West to place on 1st Reading Ordinance Item 3.
ITEM 3 – Ordinance Affirming the Creation of the City of O'Fallon Fire Department
ROLL CALL: J.~Mouser, aye; J.~Drolet, aye; A.~Medford, aye; M.~Bennett, aye; D.~Renner, aye; S.~Engler, aye; N. Drolet, aye; J.~West, aye; J.~Albrecht, aye; N.~Grogan, aye; M. Schmidt, aye; E. True; aye; D.~Polites; aye; R. Reckamp, aye. All ayes. Motion carried.
Mayor Graham said a study was conducted on the O’Fallon Fire Department, and the consultant recommended the City assume responsibility for the Fire Department. The report was forwarded to the District Fire Department, and they are in agreement with this decision. The Mayor indicated the Fire Department will continue to operate as it currently does, and this move will ensure it remains a volunteer Fire Department for the next 20 years.
Motion was made by J. West and seconded by J. Albrecht to place on 1st Reading Ordinance Item 4.
ITEM 4 – Ordinance Annexing Certain Property containing 9.18 Acres
ROLL CALL: J.~Drolet, aye; A.~Medford, aye; M.~Bennett, aye; D.~Renner, aye; S.~Engler, abstain; N. Drolet, aye; J.~West, aye; J.~Albrecht, aye; N.~Grogan, aye; M.~Schmidt, aye; E. True; aye; D.~Polites; aye; R.~Reckamp, aye; J.~Mouser, aye. Ayes~– 13; Abstain - 1. Motion carried.
Motion was made by E. True and seconded by J. Mouser to place on 1st Reading Ordinance Item 5.
ITEM 5 – Ordinance Amending Chapter 77, Yield Intersections and 3-4 Way Stop Intersections regarding Cherry and Adams Street
R. Reckamp indicated this request was presented to committee last week and forwarded to City Council without review from Public Safety or Engineering.
Motion was made by R. Reckamp and seconded by M. Schmidt to send Item~5 back to committee until the standard reviews are conducted and to allow the aldermen an opportunity to assess the site first-hand.
Chief Betten said the committee recommended the standard reviews be conducted, but at the same time they recommended the matter be forwarded to Council for approval. He indicated a preliminary study could probably be conducted by the next Public Safety meeting. Discussion was held regarding this matter being a safety issue for school children and the desire to move it forward for that reason.
ROLL CALL: A.~Medford, nay; M.~Bennett, aye; D.~Renner, nay; S.~Engler, nay; N.~Drolet, nay; J.~West, nay; J.~Albrecht, nay; N.~Grogan, nay; M.~Schmidt, aye; E. True; nay; D.~Polites, nay; R. Reckamp, aye; J.~Mouser, nay; J. Drolet, nay. Ayes – 3; Nays~_~11. Motion carried.
Regarding the original motion:
ROLL CALL: M.~Bennett, aye; D.~Renner, aye; S.~Engler, aye; N. Drolet, aye; J.~West, aye; J.~Albrecht, aye; N.~Grogan, aye; M.~Schmidt, aye; E. True; aye; D.~Polites; aye; R.~Reckamp, nay; J.~Mouser, aye; J.~Drolet, aye; A.~Medford, aye. Ayes – 13; Nays - 1. Motion carried.
Motion was made by J. Albrecht and seconded by J. Mouser to place on 1st Reading Ordinance Item 6.
ITEM 6 – Ordinance for the Sale of Alcoholic Beverages at the Family Sports Park
ROLL CALL: D.~Renner, aye; S.~Engler, aye; N. Drolet, aye; J.~West, nay; J.~Albrecht, aye; N.~Grogan, aye; M.~Schmidt, nay; E. True; aye; D.~Polites; aye; R. Reckamp, aye; J.~Mouser, aye; J.~Drolet, aye; A.~Medford, aye; M. Bennett; aye. Ayes – 12; Nays - 2. Motion carried.
2nd CityplaceReadings
Motion was made by J. West and seconded by J. Mouser to approve 2nd Reading Ordinance Item 7
ITEM 7 – Ordinance Amending the City Zoning Regulations, Article II, Table 2.04E, Altering the Authorized Lot Coverage from 25% to 30%
D. Renner indicated he did not believe this increased lot coverage would reduce the number variance requests for even greater lot coverage. J. Mouser said he believed most municipalities have 30% or greater lot coverage. T.~Shekell confirmed that typical lot coverage in comparable communities range from 30% to 50%. J.~Albrecht expressed opposition because the City has taken great strides in increasing the green space within the City; and this ordinance will, in fact, reduce green space.
ROLL CALL: S.~Engler, aye; N. Drolet, aye; J.~West, aye; J.~Albrecht, nay; N.~Grogan, aye; M.~Schmidt, aye; E. True; aye; D.~Polites; aye; R. Reckamp, aye; J.~Mouser, aye; J.~Drolet, aye; A.~Medford, aye; M. Bennett; aye; D. Renner, nay. Ayes – 12; Nays - 2. Motion carried.
STANDING COMMITTEES:
Community Development: J. Mouser stated that the minutes from their last meeting are included in the packets. Motion was made by J. Mouser and seconded by D. Renner to approve the Special Event request from St. Clare Catholic Church to hold the Oktoberfest event on September 29, 2007 from 4:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. at the St. Clare School parking lot. All ayes. Motion carried.
The next Community Development meeting will be September 24 at 6~p.m.
Public Works: A. Medford said their next meeting will be September~24 at 7 p.m.
Public Safety: E. True said the minutes from their last meeting are in the packets, and their next meeting will be held October~8 at 7 p.m.
Finance/Administration: J. West stated they met before tonight’s meeting to discuss Warrant~144. Motion was made by J. West and seconded by E. True to pay Warrant~144 in the amount of $836,098.03.
ROLL CALL: N. Drolet, aye; J.~West, aye; J.~Albrecht, aye; N.~Grogan, aye; M.~Schmidt, aye; E. True; aye; D.~Polites; aye; R. Reckamp, aye; J.~Mouser, aye; J.~Drolet, aye; A.~Medford, aye; M. Bennett; aye; D. Renner, aye; S.~Engler, aye. All ayes. Motion carried.
Their next meeting will be September 24 at 5:30 p.m.
Parks/Environment: J. Albrecht stated they met on September~10 and have two motions coming from that meeting.
Motion was made by J. Albrecht and seconded by J. Mouser to approve the low bid from Hartman Farm Supply for a Land Pride Overseeder in an amount not to exceed $11,250.
ROLL CALL: J.~West, aye; J.~Albrecht, aye; N.~Grogan, aye; M.~Schmidt, aye; E. True; aye; D.~Polites; aye; R. Reckamp, aye; J.~Mouser, aye; J.~Drolet, aye; A.~Medford, aye; M. Bennett; aye; D. Renner, aye; S.~Engler, aye; N. Drolet, aye. All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion was made by J. Albrecht and seconded by J. West to approve the purchase of a Turf Professionals Equipment Company for the following items: Toro Workman, Toro Infield Pro, two Toro Groundsmaster 7210’s, Toro Groundsmaster 4500-D and TyCrop Top Dresser for a total amount not to exceed $156,452.
ROLL CALL: J.~Albrecht, aye; N.~Grogan, aye; M.~Schmidt, aye; E. True; aye; D.~Polites; aye; R. Reckamp, aye; J.~Mouser, aye; J.~Drolet, aye; A.~Medford, aye; M.~Bennett; aye; D. Renner, aye; S.~Engler, aye; N. Drolet, aye; J.~West, aye. All ayes. Motion carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: At 7:40 p.m. a motion was made by R. Reckamp and seconded by J. Albrecht to go into Executive Session to discuss purchase of property.
ROLL CALL: N.~Grogan, aye; M.~Schmidt, aye; E. True; aye; D.~Polites; aye; R.~Reckamp, aye; J.~Mouser, aye; J.~Drolet, aye; A.~Medford, aye; M. Bennett; aye; D.~Renner, aye; S.~Engler, aye; N. Drolet, aye; J.~West, aye; J. Albrecht, aye. All ayes. Motion carried.
At 7:55 p.m. the City Council members returned from Executive Session.
Motion was made by J. Mouser and seconded by E. True to allow the Mayor to negotiate for the purchase of property for a future water tower.
ROLL CALL: M.~Schmidt, aye; E. True; aye; D.~Polites; aye; R. Reckamp, aye; J.~Mouser, aye; J.~Drolet, aye; A.~Medford, aye; M. Bennett; aye; D.~Renner, aye; S.~Engler, nay; N. Drolet, aye; J.~West, aye; J. Albrecht, aye; N. Grogan, aye. Ayes~_~13; Nays - 1. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion was made by J. Albrecht and seconded by E. True to adjourn. All ayes. Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:56 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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