O’FALLON CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
June 16, 2008
The meeting was called to order at 7:03 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, present; Mary Schmidt, present; Ed True, excused; 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, excused. A quorum was declared present.
Motion was made by D. Renner and seconded by N. Grogan to approve the minutes of June 2, 2008. All ayes. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING: The public hearing continued from the June 2nd meeting was opened by Mayor Graham at 7:04 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 three times if anyone wanted to speak for or against the annexation. No one came forward. At 7:05 p.m. Mayor Graham closed the Public Hearing.
RESIDENTS: No one came forward.
REPORTS:
Clerk’s Report: Deputy City Clerk Fair read a request from St. Nicholas Church to conduct a raffle from June 16, 2008 – June 2009 for a weekly cash drawing and a request from O’Fallon Optimist Club to conduct a raffle from June 16 –
September 16, 2008 for a cash drawing. Motion by J. West and seconded by D. Renner to approve the raffle requests. All ayes. Motion carried.
Mayor’s Report: Mayor Graham called forward a group of friends of Ross Blake to show their support as he read the proclamation declaring the week of June 16 –
June 22, 2008 as “Ross Blake Week”.
Mayor Graham announced the reappointment of Don Murdoch to the Police Pension Board. Motion by R. Reckamp and seconded by N. Grogan to approve the reappointment. All ayes. Motion carried.
He also announced this month’s Southwestern Illinois Council of Mayors will be held on Thursday, June 26th at Smithton Turner Hall. Please call Jamie by Friday, June 20th to make your reservations.
RESOLUTIONS: Motion was made by J. Mouser and seconded by D. Renner to consider Resolutions 2 – 6 under the Omnibus Agreement. All ayes. Motion carried.
Item 2 - Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Preferred Tank And Tower, Inc. for the Painting of the 1,000,000 Gallon Ground Storage Tank at the Public Works Compound for a Cost not to Exceed $112,500.00
Item 3 - Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Diverse Construction, Inc. for the Public Safety Building and Fire House #2 Parking Lot Sealing and Striping in an amount of $11,044.00
Item 4 - Resolution Approving the Release of Executive Session Minutes
Item 5 - Resolution Recommending Schedule B of the Executive Session Minutes Remain Closed Because the Need for Confidentiality Still Exists
Item 6 - Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Sign an Annexation Agreement with O’Fallon Community Consolidated School District 90, which includes Amelia Carriel School Property located at 451 N. Seven Hills Road
Motion was made by J. Mouser and seconded by J. West to approve Resolutions 2 - 6 under the previous Omnibus Agreement.
ROLL CALL: Grogan, aye; Schmidt, aye; D. Polites, aye; R. Reckamp, aye; J.~Mouser, aye; A. Medford, aye; J.~Drolet, aye; N. Drolet, aye; S. Engler, aye; M.~Bennett, aye; D. Renner, aye; J.~West, aye. All Ayes. Motion carried.
Motion was made by R. Reckamp and seconded by A. Medford to pass Item 1 - a Resolution Ascertaining the Prevailing Rate of Wages for Laborers,
Workmen, and Mechanics Employed by Contractors or Subcontractors in the Performance of Public Works Contracts from June 1, 2008 to May 31, 2009.
S. Engler commented about his concerns about paying the prevailing wage, even though he understands the law behind it. Discussion ensued with R. Reckamp stating his support of paying the prevailing wage.
ROLL CALL: Grogan, aye; Schmidt, aye; D. Polites, aye; R. Reckamp, aye; J.~Mouser, aye; A. Medford, aye; J.~Drolet, aye; N. Drolet, aye; S. Engler, aye; M.~Bennett, aye; D. Renner, aye; J.~West, aye. All Ayes. Motion carried.
ORDINANCES: Motion was made by J. Mouser and seconded by J. West to place on 1st Reading an Ord. Annexing Property Located at 451 N. Seven Hills Road containing approximately 41.49 acres.
ROLL CALL: Grogan, aye; Schmidt, aye; D. Polites, aye; R. Reckamp, aye; J.~Mouser, aye; A. Medford, aye; J.~Drolet, aye; N. Drolet, aye; S. Engler, aye; M.~Bennett, aye; D. Renner, aye; J.~West, aye. All Ayes. Motion carried.
Motion was made by J. Mouser and seconded by A. Medford to place on 1st Reading an
Ord. Authorizing the City to Purchase Real Estate Located at 209 Hartman Lane.
J. Drolet requested clarification on the status of the negotiations and whether an inspection had been performed. D. Funk answered that the contract is subject to an inspection.
ROLL CALL: Grogan, aye; Schmidt, aye; D. Polites, aye; R. Reckamp, aye; J.~Mouser, aye; A. Medford, aye; J.~Drolet, aye; N. Drolet, aye; S. Engler, aye; M.~Bennett, aye; D. Renner, aye; J.~West, aye. All Ayes. Motion carried.
D. Renner thanked the staff for their hard work in putting the project together. He apologized for the information that was put out by the school’s newsletter. It needs to be clarified that the City did not lose this case in court.
STANDING COMMITTEES:
Community Development: J. Mouser made a motion and seconded by A. Medford to approve the Special Event permit application for Hardees for their Grand Re-Opening at 110 E. Hwy 50 from June 27 – July 3, 2008. All Ayes. Motion carried.
The next meeting is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on June 23, 2008.
M. Bennett wanted to compliment Waste Management and one of their drivers. He stated that his children had placed yard waste up by the curb, and the driver told them that he would stop by again if they wanted to fill their cans up again. He lauded the driver for going above and beyond the call of duty.
Public Works: A. Medford said that the next meeting is scheduled for June 23rd at 7:00 p.m.
Public Safety: J. Drolet said that the minutes are attached to the packet and the next meeting is the second Monday in July at 7:00 p.m.
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 #162 in the amount of $668,408.10.
ROLL CALL: Grogan, aye; Schmidt, aye; D. Polites, aye; R. Reckamp, aye; J.~Mouser, aye; A. Medford, aye; J.~Drolet, aye; N. Drolet, aye; S. Engler, aye; M.~Bennett, aye; D. Renner, 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: D. Renner made a motion seconded by J. West to approve the Pepsi Americus Agreement to be the Official Beverage for Parks and Recreation for three years. D. Renner thanked Mary Jeanne for doing a great job in negotiating the contract.
ROLL CALL: Grogan, aye; Schmidt, aye; D. Polites, aye; R. Reckamp, aye; J.~Mouser, aye; A. Medford, aye; J.~Drolet, aye; N. Drolet, aye; S. Engler, aye; M.~Bennett, aye; D. Renner, aye; J.~West, aye. All Ayes. Motion carried.
He added that he would like to increase the award by $20.00 in the capture of the persons responsible for the vandalism at Thoman Park.
J. Drolet said that the Salute to Scott day was a great event. Debbie with the Chamber of Commerce did a wonderful job. They had a great turn out. Mayor Graham said he had many positive comments.
R. Reckamp agreed and added that the banana boat was started over fourteen years ago and donated by the Land of Sun Dairy. He said regretfully that it was the first one he had missed.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion was made by R. Renner and seconded by J. Mouser to adjourn. All ayes. Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:23 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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