O’FALLON CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
December 15, 2008
The meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m. by City Clerk Goodwin who led the Council in “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, excused; 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.
City Clerk Goodwin requested that Jerry Mouser be appointed Mayor Pro Tem in absence of Mayor Graham. Motion was made by D. Renner and seconded by E. True. R. Reckamp stated that the name had to be suggested by an alderman. Motion by J. Albrecht and seconded by J. West to appoint Alderman Jerry Mouser as Mayor Pro Tem. All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion was made by A. Medford and seconded by N. Grogan to approve the minutes of December 1, 2008. All ayes. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING: The public hearing for the consideration of the proposed Tax Levy was opened at 7:03. Mayor Pro Tem Mouser called three times for public input, but no one came forward. The hearing was closed at 7:04.
RESIDENTS: Lori DeCrosse, attorney for Savannah Hills, introduced herself in case there was any discussion on Item 2. She also mentioned Jeff Holland, her client, was in attendance.
REPORTS:
Clerk’s Report: No report.
Mayor’s Report: No report.
RESOLUTIONS:
Motion was made by A. Medford and seconded by J. West to approve Item 1 – A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign an acknowledgement and amendment agreement with TowerCo Assets, LLC.
ROLL CALL: Grogan, aye; Schmidt, aye; E. True, aye; R. Reckamp, aye; J.~Mouser, aye; A. Medford, aye; J. Drolet, aye; N. Drolet, aye; S. Engler, aye; D. Renner; aye; M.~Bennett, aye; J. West, aye, J. Albrecht, aye. All Ayes. Motion carried.
Motion was made by A. Medford and seconded by D. Renner to approve Item 2 – A Resolution authorizing a 12-Month extension to complete improvements for the Savannah Hills Park and Boulevard Final Plat.
ROLL CALL: Grogan, aye; Schmidt, aye; E. True, aye; R. Reckamp, aye; J.~Mouser, aye; A. Medford, aye; J. Drolet, aye; N. Drolet, aye; S. Engler, aye; D. Renner; aye; M.~Bennett, aye; J. West, aye, J. Albrecht, aye. All Ayes. Motion carried
ORDINANCES:
1st Readings
Motion was made by A. Medford and seconded by J. West to consider on 1st Reading,
Item 3 – An Ordinance amending Ord. 623, Zoning, Development known as “Urgicare Medical Building”.
ROLL CALL: Grogan, aye; Schmidt, aye; E. True, aye; R. Reckamp, aye; J.~Mouser, aye; A. Medford, aye; J. Drolet, aye; N. Drolet, aye; S. Engler, aye; D. Renner; aye; M.~Bennett, aye; J. West, aye, J. Albrecht, aye. All Ayes. Motion carried.
Motion was made by A. Medford and seconded by D. Renner to consider on 1st Reading Item 4 – An Ordinance amending Ord. 623, Zoning, Development known as Schmitt Cadillac-Saab. Mayor Pro Tem Mouser stated that he would abstain because of a conflict of interest.
ROLL CALL: Grogan, aye; Schmidt, aye; E. True, aye; R. Reckamp, aye; J.~Mouser, abstain; A. Medford, aye; J. Drolet, aye; N. Drolet, aye; S. Engler, aye; D. Renner; aye; M.~Bennett, aye; J. West, aye, J. Albrecht, aye. Ayes – 12; Abstain - 1. Motion carried.
2nd Readings
Motion was made by J. West and seconded by R. Reckamp to approve on 2nd Reading, Item 5 – An Ordinance providing for the Annual Levy for the fiscal year commencing on the first day of May 2008 and ending on the thirtieth day of April 2009.
ROLL CALL: Grogan, aye; Schmidt, aye; E. True, aye; R. Reckamp, aye; J.~Mouser, aye; A. Medford, aye; J. Drolet, aye; N. Drolet, aye; S. Engler, aye; D. Renner; aye; M.~Bennett, aye; J. West, aye, J. Albrecht, aye. All Ayes. Motion carried.
Mayor Pro Tem stated the following ordinances are on hold:
Ord. Annexing Certain Territory, RP South, LLC containing approximately 36.14 Acres
Ord. Amending Ord. 623, Zoning, PUD Regency Park Corporate Campus
Ord. Approving the Tax Increment Redevelopment Plan and Project for the Regency Park TIF Redevelopment Project Area
Ord. Designating the Regency Park TIF Redevelopment Project Area
Ord. Adopting Tax Increment Financing for the Regency Park TIF Redevelopment Project Area
STANDING COMMITTEES:
Community Development: A. Medford stated that the committee met on December 8th, and two motions came out of the committee.
Motion was made by A. Medford and seconded by E. True to reaffirm the decision of
the Zoning Hearing Officer to approve the variance at 117 N. Lincoln Avenue for permission. All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion was made by A. Medford and seconded by J. West to approve the extension of the expiration date for the Planned Use rezoning for Green Mount Corporate Center, Phase II to Nov. 19, 2009. All ayes. Motion carried.
The next meeting is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on December 22, 2008.
Public Works: A. Medford stated that the December 22nd is cancelled.
Public Safety: E. True stated the committee met on December 8th and the minutes are in the packet. The next meeting is scheduled for January 12, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
Finance/Administration: J. West said that the finance committee met before the Council meeting to discuss Warrant #174.
Motion was made by J. West and seconded by R. Reckamp to pay Warrant #174 in the amount of $1,238,934.01.
ROLL CALL: Grogan, aye; Schmidt, aye; E. True, aye; R. Reckamp, aye; J.~Mouser, aye; A. Medford, aye; J. Drolet, aye; N. Drolet, aye; S. Engler, aye; D. Renner; aye; M.~Bennett, aye; J. West, aye, J. Albrecht, aye. All Ayes. Motion carried.
J. West stated that the December 22nd meeting is cancelled.
Parks and Environment: J. Albrecht said his committee met and they have one motion to rename Rock Springs Park. Motion by J. Albrecht and seconded by J. West to amend the motion on the agenda.
D. Renner asked City Attorney Dale Funk whether the Rotarians on the Council could vote on the motion.
D. Funk replied that there are two kinds of conflict of interest. One is whether there is a financial interest and the second is common law which considers if the alderman feels he has an interest in any manner before the City that would prohibit making a fair and impartial decision. He added that the Rotarians should identify themselves, so the public knows which Rotarians are present and voting. He does not believe that it is a conflict of interest to vote on the motion, though.
D. Renner also inquired whether the question should be placed on the ballot at the next election. D. Funk did not recommend it.
D. Renner suggested that the Rotarians abstain from voting. He does appreciate all the labor and money they have placed in the park. Everyone has benefited from their work.
ROLL CALL: Grogan, aye; Schmidt, aye; E. True, Rotarian, aye; R. Reckamp, Rotarian, aye; J.~Mouser, aye; A. Medford, Rotarian, aye; J. Drolet, aye; N. Drolet, Rotarian, aye; S. Engler, aye; D. Renner; no; M.~Bennett, aye; J. West, Rotarian, aye, J. Albrecht, Rotarian, aye. Ayes, 12; Nays, 1. Motion carried.
Motion was made by J. Albrecht and seconded by E. True to authorize the change the name of Rock Springs Park to Rock Springs Rotary Park.
M. Bennett agreed with D. Renner, and added that we should stick with current policy for renaming a park. He believes the current name is appropriate and has historical value.
After much discussion regarding the appropriateness of a Rotarian bringing the proposal forward, a motion was made by E. True and seconded by D. Renner to table the motion because it seemed that there was quite a bit of controversy.
M. Schmidt made a motion to retain the name of Rock Springs Park. Motion failed from a lack of a second.
ROLL CALL: Grogan, aye; Schmidt, aye; E. True, aye; R. Reckamp, no; J.~Mouser, aye; A. Medford, aye; J. Drolet, aye; N. Drolet, aye; S. Engler, aye; D. Renner, aye; M.~Bennett, aye; J. West, no, J. Albrecht, no. Ayes - 10; Nays- 3. Motion carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: None scheduled.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion was made by D. Renner and seconded by M. Bennett to adjourn. All ayes. Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:28 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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