O’FALLON CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
November 3, 2008
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 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, present; Dan Polites, present; Rick Reckamp, present; Jerry Mouser, present; John~Drolet, present; Allen Medford, present; Michael Bennett, present; Dennis Renner, excused; 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 October 20, 2008. All ayes. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING: Mayor Graham continued the public hearing from October 20th for the consideration of a Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment Plan and Project for the Proposed Regency Park Redevelopment Project Area at 7:01.
Mayor Graham called three times for public input, but no one came forward. The hearing was continued to the November 17th meeting.
RESIDENTS: No one came forward.
REPORTS:
Clerk’s Report: City Clerk Goodwin read a request from St. Clare School to conduct a raffle from November 4th – November 7, 2008 for a Longaberger Basket.
Motion was made by R. Reckamp and seconded by S. Engler to approve the request. All Ayes. Motion carried.
Mayor’s Report: Mayor Graham mentioned that Brownie Troop 1048 had visited City Hall earlier in the day.
M. Bennett informed the Council that D. Renner is recovering from the motorcycle accident that he had last Thursday evening. He suffered a concussion. He was not wearing a helmet, although he has one. He is resting at home. He appreciates everyone’s thoughts and good wishes.
RESOLUTIONS:
Motion was made by J. Mouser and seconded by E. True to approve Item 1, Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Gonzalez Companies for Professional Services for Integration and Supply of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System for Sanitary Sewer Lift Stations in an amount not to exceed $215,000.
J. Drolet stated that doing the installation ourselves is commendable. However, he asked D. Sullivan whether it was worth trying to save $13,000. He continued that according to the blue notes, one of the problems at the Greystone Lift Station was the installation process where a phone number was not entered correctly as far as alerting us to pending overflow or backup. D. Sullivan answered that they took the system into the field and had watched the contractor place it in by the IHOP.
In answer to S. Engler’s question, the radios are set to a certain frequency, and the current system is not picking up the new FCC frequency. Although, we do not have any personal experience in installing it, Frank Shewmaker is confident that we can do it. We also have two electronic advisors that will assist our project, if needed. With the new system, we will know instantaneously if something is wrong. Mayor Graham asked him if he was comfortable with doing the installation, and he answered yes.
ROLL CALL: Grogan, aye; Schmidt, aye; E. True, 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; J. Albrecht, aye; J. West, aye. All Ayes. Motion carried.
Motion was made by E. True and seconded by J. West to approve Item 2, Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with St. Clair County to allow the City to Access the 800 MHz Trunked Radio System for Radio Communications for Police, Fire, EMS and Public Works. All Ayes. Motion carried.
ORDINANCES:
1st Readings
Motion was made by J. Mouser and seconded by N. Grogan to consider on 1st Reading Item 3 – an Ordinance Amending Ord. 623, Zoning, Development known as Harvest Tabernacle Ministries.
ROLL CALL: Grogan, aye; Schmidt, aye; E. True, aye; D. Polites, aye; R. Reckamp, aye; J.~Mouser, aye; A. Medford, aye; J. Drolet, aye; N. Drolet, abstain; S. Engler, aye; M.~Bennett, aye; J. Albrecht, aye; J. West, aye. Ayes -12; Abstain - 1. Motion carried.
Motion was made by A. Medford and seconded by J. West to consider on 1st Reading Item 4 - Ordinance amending Ord. 1957, the Form and Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of an Economic Incentive Agreement between the City and Jack Schmitt, Inc.
M. Bennett asked D. Rich if anyone had consulted our legal on the changes. D. Rich replied that we had not; we just added data from the letter. Mayor Graham said that we will have D. Funk look at it before the next reading.
ROLL CALL: Grogan, aye; Schmidt, no; E. True, aye; D. Polites, aye; R. Reckamp, aye; J.~Mouser, abstain; A. Medford, aye; J. Drolet, aye; N. Drolet, aye; S. Engler, no; M.~Bennett, aye; J. Albrecht, aye; J. West, aye. Ayes – 10; Nays – 2, Abstain - 1. Motion carried.
2nd Readings
Mayor Graham announced that Item 5, 6, and 9 were on hold.
Item 5, an Ordinance Amending the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map is connected to Item 6.
Item 6, an Ordinance Ord. Amending Ord. 623, Development known as Rock Springs Townhome Apartments. Item 6 is on hold because we are waiting for the written details on the relocation plan. According to the plan, the residents will get $5,000 for trailers that cannot be moved. They will pay for relocating of the double wide trailers, as well.
Item 9, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 71 and 77, Relating to Traffic Regulations (Closed Streets. Item 9 is on hold because they are working on the clean up language.
Motion was made by J. Mouser and seconded by E. True to consider Ordinances 7, 8 and 11 (Should have been #10 on the agenda) under the Omnibus Agreement. All ayes. Motion carried.
Mayor Graham read the following items:
- An Ordinance amending Chapter 77, Schedule I, Speed Restrictions, regarding Milburn School Road at Merriam Parkway and Simmons Road
- An Ordinance amending Ord. 623, Zoning, Development known as Airport Storage Center
11.(10) An Ordinance approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and the O’Fallon, Shiloh Valley, Caseyville Fire Protection District to Provide for the Operation, Funding and Administration of the Fire Department and Emergency Medical Service within the Joint Jurisdiction
Motion was made by J. Mouser and seconded by E. True to approve Ordinances 7, 8 and 11 (10) under the previous Omnibus Agreement.
ROLL CALL: Grogan, aye; Schmidt, aye; E. True, 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; J. Albrecht, aye; J. West, aye. All Ayes. Motion carried.
STANDING COMMITTEES:
Community Development: J. Mouser stated his committee met on October 27th and the minutes are in the packet.
Motion by J. Mouser and seconded by A. Medford to reaffirm the decision of the Zoning Hearing Officer to approve a Sign Variance to allow the relocation of a nonconforming sign from 128 Regency Park Drive to 116 Regency Park Drive.
ROLL CALL: Grogan, aye; Schmidt, aye; E. True, 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; J. Albrecht, aye; J. West, aye. All Ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by J. Mouser and seconded by A. Medford authorizing the issuance of an Emergency Water Tap for 1194 Pausch Road. All ayes. Motion carried.
The next meeting is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on November 10, 2008.
Public Works: A. Medford stated that his committee will meet on November 24, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the Mayor’s Conference room.
Public Safety: E. True stated that the next meeting is scheduled for November 10th at 7:00 p.m.
Finance/Administration: J. West said that the finance committee met before the Council meeting to discuss Warrant #171.
Motion was made by J. West and seconded by E. True to pay Warrant #171 in the amount of $838,491.93.
ROLL CALL: Grogan, aye; Schmidt, aye; E. True, 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; J. Albrecht, aye; J. West, aye. All Ayes. Motion carried.
J. West stated that the next meeting will be November 24th.
Parks and Environment: J. Albrecht stated the next meeting is scheduled for November 10th at 5:30 p.m. in the conference room.
Mayor Graham announced that it was just a rumor that Delmar Gardens was up for sale. Our attorney, Dale Funk, spoke to them and they are still trying to get their permit. Many people have told him that they would like to see it built in O’Fallon.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: None scheduled.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion was made by A. Medford and seconded by S. Engler to adjourn. All ayes. Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:22 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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