O’FALLON CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
June 1, 2009
The meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m. by Mayor Gary Graham who led the Council in “The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.”
Philip Goodwin, City Clerk, called the roll: Nila Grogan, excused; Gene McCoskey, present; Ed True, present; Dan Polites, present; Rick Reckamp, excused; Jerry Mouser, present; John~Drolet, present; Allen Medford, excused; Michael Bennett, present; Dennis Renner, present; Steve Engler, present; Ned Drolet, present; Jerry Albrecht, present; Tom Faulkner, present. A quorum was declared present.
Motion by J. Mouser and seconded by E. True to approve the minutes of May 18, 2009. All ayes. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING – Mayor Graham opened the Public Hearing for the Annexation Agreement with John C. Knoebel, Jr. for property located at 9521 Rieder Road, for approximately 4.17 acres at 7:05 p.m. He called three times for public input, but no one came forward. The hearing was closed at 7:06 p.m.
RESIDENTS: No one came forward.
REPORTS:
Clerk’s Report: City Clerk Goodwin read the following request from the O’Fallon Kiwanis Club to conduct a raffle for a Garden wagon filled with liquor and beer from June 2 – August 22, 2009.
Motion by J. Mouser and seconded by D. Renner to approve the request. All ayes. Motion carried.
Mayor’s Report: Mayor Graham announced the appointment of David Cozad to the Planning Commission and David Snyder as the Planning Commission chairman.
Motion by J. Albrecht and seconded by J. Mouser to approve appointments. All ayes. Motion carried.
Mayor Graham invited Colonel Goldstone, Wing Commander, and CMSgt. Suttles, Command Chief, of the 375th Airlift Wing to step forward. Mayor Graham read a proclamation declaring June 13, 2009 as “Salute to Scott Appreciation Day” and presented it to the base representatives. Colonel Goldstone and CMSgt. Suttles spoke about how strongly they appreciate the support from the O’Fallon community.
RESOLUTIONS:
Motion by J. Mouser and seconded by J. Albrecht to approve Resolution Item 1,
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign an annexation agreement with John C. Knoebel for 9521 Rieder Road.
ROLL CALL: McCoskey, aye; True, aye; Polites, aye; Mouser, aye; Drolet, J., aye; Bennett, aye; Renner, aye, Drolet, N., aye; Engler, aye; Albrecht, aye; Faulkner, aye. All Ayes. Motion carried.
ORDINANCES:
E. True asked for clarification on Item 2. He wondered if we needed to clarify what would happen to the 1st reading ordinance if there was no quorum at the committee meeting or if there was no recommendation for passage. Mayor Graham stated that the committee just brings forward a recommendation to the Council and added that it would not be an automatic pass.
1st Readings -
Motion by J. Mouser and seconded by D. Renner to consider Items 2, 3, 4, and 5 under the Omnibus Agreement. All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by J. Mouser and seconded by S. Engler to approve Items 2, 3, 4, and 5 under the previous Omnibus Agreement.
Mayor Graham read the 1st reading ordinances:
Item 2 – An Ord. amending Ordinance 3123, regarding Ordinance Passage
Item 3 – An Ord. deleting Chapter 51, regarding Wastewater Rates, Section 51.110, Thomas Acres Sanitary Sewer District
Item 4 – An Ord. amending Chapter 51, regarding Wastewater Rates, Section 51.070, Sewer Service Rates
Item 5 – An Ord. amending Chapter 51, regarding Wastewater Rates, Multiple Units on One Meter
ROLL CALL: McCoskey, aye; True, aye; Polites, aye; Mouser, aye; Drolet, J., aye; Bennett, aye; Renner, aye, Drolet, N., aye; Engler, aye; Albrecht, aye; Faulkner, aye. All Ayes. Motion carried.
2nd Readings – No second readings listed.
STANDING COMMITTEES:
Community Development:
Motion by J. Mouser and seconded by J. Albrecht to approve the Special Event request from Main Street O’Fallon to conduct the Pork with Passion event on Saturday, October 3, 2009. All ayes. Motion carried.
He stated that the next scheduled meeting will be June 8th at 6:00 p.m.
Public Works: No discussion.
Public Safety: N. Drolet stated that the next meeting is scheduled Monday, June 8th at 7:00 p.m.
Finance/Administration: Motion by M. Bennett and seconded by E. True to approve Warrant #185 in the amount of $744,055.17.
ROLL CALL: McCoskey, aye; True, aye; Polites, aye; Mouser, aye; Drolet, J., aye; Bennett, aye; Renner, aye; Drolet, N., aye; Engler, aye; Albrecht, aye; Faulkner, aye. All Ayes. Motion carried.
M. Bennett stated that the next meeting will be Monday, June 22nd at 5:30 p.m.
Parks and Environment: D. Renner stated that the committee will meet on Monday, June 8th at 5:30 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: At 7:19 p.m. Mayor Graham announced that the Council would go into Executive Session to discuss a pending lawsuit.
Motion by J. Albrecht and seconded by D. Renner to go into Executive Session.
ROLL CALL: McCoskey, aye; True, aye; Polites, aye; Mouser, aye; Drolet, J., aye; Bennett, aye; Renner, aye; Drolet, N., aye; Engler, aye; Albrecht, aye; Faulkner, aye. All Ayes. Motion carried.
The Council returned from Executive Session at 7:20 p.m.
Mayor Graham announced that AT & T U-Verse was now broadcasting the Council meeting, as well as Charter Cable. AT & T customers may access it on Channel 99 and scrolling down to select the City.
Mayor Graham added that Pam Funk, Assistant to the City Administrator, has completed a video on the Parks. Pam stated that they will be posted on the web very soon.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion by N. Drolet and seconded by E. True to adjourn. All ayes. Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:21 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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