O’FALLON CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
June 2, 2008
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.”
Philip Goodwin, City Clerk, called the roll: Nila Grogan, excused; 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, excused; 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 May 19, 2008. All ayes. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING: The public hearing was opened by Mayor Graham at 7:07 p.m. regarding the annexation agreement with O’Fallon Community Consolidated School District #90 for approximately 41.49 acres located at 451 N. Seven Hills Road. He asked if anyone wanted to speak for or against the annexation. At 7:08 p.m. Mayor Graham continued the public hearing to the June 16th meeting to get more information on right-of-way issues.
RESIDENTS: No one came forward.
REPORTS:
Clerk’s Report: City Clerk Goodwin read a request from a request from the O’Fallon UCC Quilters to conduct a raffle from June 2 – December 11, 2008 for a quilt. He also read a request from the O’Fallon Kiwanis Club to conduct a raffle from June 2 – August 23, 2008 for a garden wagon filled with alcoholic beverages. Motion by R. Reckamp and seconded by J. Albrecht to approve the raffle requests. All ayes. Motion carried.
Mayor’s Report: Mayor Graham invited Colonel Hunt from Scott Air Force Base and the members of the Chamber of Commerce to accept the proclamation for the Salute to Scott Day. He then read the proclamation declaring June 14th as “Salute to Scott Appreciation Day”. Colonel Hunt lauded the support from O’Fallon for the many families of the servicemen.
RESOLUTIONS: No business.
ORDINANCES: No business.
STANDING COMMITTEES:
Community Development: J. Mouser read the Special Event permit application for the 14th Annual Salute to Scott day on June 14, 2008. J. Albrecht made a motion and seconded by J. West to approve the Special Event Permit request from the O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce. All Ayes. Motion carried.
J. Mouser stated that the next meeting is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on June 9th.
Public Works: A. Medford said that the next meeting is scheduled for June 23rd at 7:00 p.m.
Public Safety: E. True said that the next meeting is June 9th at 7:00 p.m. He stated that the Edwards Street/Hwy 50 issue and the crosswalk for the United Methodist Church will be on the agenda.
Finance/Administration: J. West said that the finance committee met before the Council meeting to review the warrant. Motion was made by J. West and seconded by R. Reckamp to pay Warrant #161 in the amount of $1,003,499,30.
ROLL CALL: Schmidt, aye; E. True, aye; D. Polites, aye; R. Reckamp, aye; J.~Mouser, aye; A. Medford, aye; J.~Drolet, aye; N. Drolet, aye; M.~Bennett, aye; D. Renner, aye; J. Albrecht, aye; J.~West, aye. All Ayes. Motion carried.
J. West stated that the next committee meeting is scheduled for June 23rd at 5:30 p.m.
Parks/Environment: J. Albrecht said that the next meeting is scheduled for June 9th at 5:30 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: At 7:15 p.m. motion by R. Reckamp and seconded by J. Albrecht to go into executive session to discuss pending litigation and acquisition of property. ~
ROLL CALL: Schmidt, aye; E. True, aye; D. Polites, aye; R. Reckamp, aye; J.~Mouser, aye; A. Medford, aye; J.~Drolet, aye; N. Drolet, aye; M.~Bennett, aye; D. Renner, aye; J. Albrecht, aye; J.~West, aye. All Ayes. Motion carried.
At 7:49 p.m. the Council returned from executive session.
Motion by J. Albrecht and seconded by J. Mouser to reconsider the ordinance amending Ord. 623, Zoning, Development known as Dickerson Petroleum.
ROLL CALL: Schmidt, aye; E. True, aye; D. Polites, aye; R. Reckamp, no; J.~Mouser, aye; A. Medford, aye; J.~Drolet, no; N. Drolet, no; M.~Bennett, no; D. Renner, aye; J. Albrecht, aye; J.~West, aye. Ayes – 8; Nays - 4. Motion carried.
Motion by D. Renner and seconded by J. Mouser to refer the ordinance amending Ord. 623, Zoning, Development known as Dickerson Petroleum to committee. All ayes. Motion carried.
D. Renner stated that he would like to take another look at the bicycle race like we had over the weekend before we have another one.
M. Schmidt replied that she thought the bicycle race was a very positive experience for everyone that was involved. She has received a lot of compliments on the friendliness of our community.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion was made by J. Albrecht and seconded by R. Reckamp to adjourn. All ayes. Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:51 p.m.
Submitted by,
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Philip A. Goodwin, City Clerk
Minutes taken by
Maryanne Fair, Deputy City Clerk
Proper notice having been duly given
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