O’FALLON CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
October 19, 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, present; Gene McCoskey, 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; Ned Drolet, present; Steve Engler, present; Jerry Albrecht, present; David Cozad, present. A quorum was declared present.
Motion by J. Albrecht and seconded by N. Grogan to approve the minutes of
October 5, 2009. All ayes. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING – None scheduled.
RESIDENTS: No one stepped forward.
REPORTS:
Clerk’s Report: City Clerk Goodwin read a request from the O’Fallon Homecoming Association to hold a Christmas parade on Saturday, November 28th from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. from the City Park to W. 1st Street and have the Band Boosters as a vendor and a request from O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce for the “It Pays to Buy O’Fallon” promotion to conduct a raffle from November – December 2009 for three grand prizes.
Motion by R. Reckamp and seconded by D. Renner to approve the request. All ayes. Motion carried.
Mayor’s Report: Mayor Graham mentioned that this month’s Southwestern Illinois Council of Mayors meeting will be held on Thursday, October 22nd at 7:00 p.m. in Smithton. Please RSVP to Jamie by Monday, October 19th.
He also announced that the Trick or Treat hours for Halloween are between 6 – 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 31, 2009.
Mayor Graham read a proclamation declaring the week of October 19th as Allen Medford Week. He has served since 1997.
M. Bennett read an editorial from the Belleville News-Democrat
lauding Allen Medford and quoted “If only there were more Allen Medfords”.
He also presented him with a plaque from Gifts for Individuals, especially from Ned and John, that showed the appreciation and dedication from the City of O'Fallon; a shadow box with his badge, sesquicentennial coin, years of service; as well as a framed picture of the downtown landmarks that he is fond of along with a list of all the aldermen that he has served with over the years.
A. Medford said Ted Shekell asked him about who he was going to contact about the MidAmerica Airport, and he replied “Call me”. He continued that it has been a fantastic ride, and he has really enjoyed it. He added that this community has the best staff in St. Clair County. He has been privileged to be part of the hiring process for several of the department heads. He mentioned how he enjoyed working with the John Reed, Becky Henry, and Dave Little who were good people that are not here with us anymore. He added that the City Council has done a fantastic job. He thanked people like Ned Drolet, Jerry Albrecht and John West who got him to the meetings before he had his chair.
He introduced his son Stephen, his daughter, Leslie with her husband, Jason Eigney, and his grandchildren.
RESOLUTIONS: Motion by J. Mouser and seconded by D. Renner to consider resolutions 1, 2, 3, and 4 under the Omnibus agreement. All ayes. Motion carried.
Mayor Graham read the following resolutions:
Item 1 - Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Gonzalez Companies for Construction Management Service for the Family Sport Park, Phase 3
Item 2 - Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc. for Professional Services for the Water Supply Pressure and Flow Monitoring Control Stations Design in an Amount not to exceed $70,000
Item 3 - Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Corrpro, for Inspection, Corrosion Control Systems for O’Fallon’s Water Storage Tanks in an amount not to exceed $6,875
Item 4 - Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Kaskaskia Engineering Group, LLC for Professional Services for a Water and Wastewater Planning Study in the amount not to exceed $24,700
Motion by J. Mouser and seconded by N. Grogan to approve the resolutions under the previous Omnibus agreement.
J. Albrecht inquired about #3 as to the Behren’s Street water tower. D. Sullivan answered that it was on all of the existing tanks although it excludes the newer ones.
ROLL CALL: Grogan, aye; McCoskey, aye; True; aye; Polites, aye; Reckamp, aye; Mouser, aye; Medford, aye; Drolet, J., aye; Bennett, aye; Renner, aye; Drolet, N., aye; Engler, present; Albrecht, aye; Cozad, aye. Ayes - 13; Present – 1; Nays - 0. Motion carried.
ORDINANCES:
1st Readings – No 1st readings listed.
2nd Readings –
Mayor Graham stated that #5, an Ordinance amending the City Zoning Code amending several sections providing regulations for Home Occupations, Trailers, and Planned Uses is on hold.
Motion by J. Mouser and seconded by D. Renner to approve on 2nd reading ordinances 6, 7, and 8 under the Omnibus agreement. All ayes. Motion carried.
Mayor Graham read the following ordinances:
Item 6 - Ordinance rescinding Ord. 3154 and amending the Code of Ordinances, Section 94.01 (S) of Chapter 94, Nuisances
Item 7 – Ordinance rescinding Ord. 3155 and amending the Code of Ordinances, Section 98.11, Chapter 98, Streets and Sidewalks
Item 8 – Ordinance regarding the Regulation of Outdoor/Exterior Lighting
Motion by J. Mouser and seconded by J. Albrecht to approve on 2nd reading ordinances 6, 7, and 8 under the previous Omnibus agreement.
ROLL CALL: Grogan, aye; McCoskey, aye; True; aye; Polites, aye; Reckamp, aye; Mouser, aye; Drolet, J., aye; Medford, aye; Bennett, aye; Renner, aye; Engler, aye; Drolet, N., aye; Albrecht, aye; Cozad, aye. Ayes - 14; Nays - 0. Motion carried.
STANDING COMMITTEES
Community Development: J. Mouser stated they met on October 12th.
Motion by J. Mouser and seconded by D. Renner to approve the motions out of committee under the Omnibus agreement. All ayes. Motion carried.
M. Bennett asked whether the motions included the staff recommendations about bonfires and such. J. Mouser said it did.
Motion by J. Mouser and seconded by N. Grogan to approve the Special Event Permit request per staff recommendations from Happy Day Hut to hold a Christmas Tree Lot sale at 300 E. Hwy 50 from November 15 – December 31, 2009, the Special Event request from O’Fallon YMCA for the Fall Finale on October 24th from 8:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. at their location and the Special Event request from Central Christian Church for the Church Fall Festival on October 25, 2009 from 2:00 – 9:00 p.m. All ayes. Motion carried.
J. Mouser stated that the next scheduled meeting is Monday, October 26th at 6:00 p.m.
Public Works: Motion by A. Medford and seconded by E. True to approve the motions out of committee under the Omnibus agreement which he read as follows:
Motion to approve the contract with Siemens-Envirex for the emergency Clarifier Repairs in an amount not to exceed $54,080
Motion to approve the CBI Behrens Water Tank Repair contract for $17,200, plus time and materials for the cleaning of the tank and riser pipe sediment
Motion to approve the contract with Plocher for the Emergency Clarifier Floor Replacement in an amount not to exceed $63,100
All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by A. Medford and seconded by S. Engler to approve the motions out of committee under the previous Omnibus agreement.
ROLL CALL: Grogan, aye; McCoskey, aye; True; aye; Polites, aye; Reckamp, aye; Mouser, aye; Drolet, J., aye; Medford, aye; Bennett, aye; Renner, aye; Engler, aye; Drolet, N., aye; Albrecht, aye; Cozad, aye. Ayes - 14; Nays - 0. Motion carried.
He stated that the next meeting will be held Monday, October 26th in the Mayor’s Conference room.
Public Safety: N. Drolet stated that the next meeting will be November 9th at 7:00 p.m.
Finance/Administration: Motion by M. Bennett and seconded by E. True to approve Warrant #194 in the amount of $890,831.81.
ROLL CALL: Grogan, aye; McCoskey, aye; True; aye; Polites, aye; Reckamp, aye; Mouser, aye; Medford, aye; Drolet, J., aye; Bennett, aye; Renner, aye; Drolet, N., aye; Engler, aye; Albrecht, aye; Cozad, aye. Ayes - 14; Nays - 0. Motion carried.
M. Bennett stated that the next scheduled meeting is October 26th at 5:30 p.m.
Parks and Environment: D. Renner stated that they met last Monday. He has received several complaints about tractors on the walking trail. He asked that citizens call police first.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: None scheduled.
Mayor Graham mentioned that he had the pleasure of serving jury duty today at the courthouse. He said Judge Cueto did a great job explaining the process. He was not picked, but he did enjoy speaking to three residents who he had never met.
R. Reckamp mentioned that he envied the jury duty service because in his 68 years, he has never been called.
D. Renner thanked A. Medford for meeting with him when he first became an alderman. He took time to explain things to him.
Mayor Graham invited everyone out to Papa Vitos in honor of Allen Medford.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion by J. Mouser and seconded by N. Grogan to adjourn. All ayes. Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:26 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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