O’FALLON CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
April 5, 2010
The meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m. by Mayor Gary Graham. He 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; David Snyder, 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 E. True to approve the minutes of
March 15, 2010. All ayes. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING – None scheduled.
RESIDENTS - Phillip Paeltz stated that he recently had some vandalism problems. He commended the O’Fallon police department for a terrific job. He was very happy with the work that Patrolman Dilday provided.
REPORTS:
Clerk’s Report: City Clerk Goodwin read a request from Rotary Club of O’Fallon Sunrise to sell alcohol at the Katy Cavins Community Center on April 17, 2010 for the Evans Elementary PTO Trivia Night. Motion by R. Reckamp and seconded by E. True to approve the request. All ayes. Motion carried.
Mayor’s Report: Mayor Graham asked for a moment of silence for the mayor of Washington Park, John Thorton, who was killed recently. His funeral is this Thursday.
RESOLUTIONS: Item 3, Dave Snyder asked who was going to submit the cashier’s check. D. Sullivan answered that they will receive it from the estate of Lloyd Wieman. J. Drolet inquired about the highlighted areas, and D. Sullivan said that the grayed in areas needed to be added to the agreement. The estate consultant has not reviewed the additions yet. In addition, the consultant thinks we need an agreement on the use of the aquifer for potable water. We have an ordinance in place that covers the issue.
Motion by J. Drolet and seconded by J. Albrecht to table Item 3, a Resolution authorizing the City Engineer to sign a Highway Authority Agreement pertaining to the right-of-way along Whitehall near Highway 50 until the parties have a chance to agree to the amendments. All ayes. Motion carried.
D. Snyder asked about the range in the bids on Item 4. He asked if we kept a history of performance on the contractors, so we have a reasonable expectation that they will perform. D. Sullivan answered that all bidders have been acceptable in the past, and W.S.M. had the contract last year.
Motion by J. Mouser and seconded by E. True to consider resolutions 1, 2, 4, and 5 under the Omnibus agreement. All ayes. Motion carried. Mayor Graham read them aloud:
Item 1 – Resolution opposing reduction of the Local Government Distributive Fund
Item 2 - Resolution approving plans for Federal and Urban Rte 9331 (Salem Dr) and Federal Aid Urban Rte 9166 (US Rte 50)
Item 4 – Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with W.S. M., Inc. for concrete repair and sidewalk extension in the amount of $62,734.60
Item 5 - Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to execute an IDOT Resolution form approving use of Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds in the amount of $97,855.26 for general maintenance in 2001.
Motion by J. Mouser and seconded by J. Albrecht to approve resolutions 1, 2, 4, and 5 under the previous Omnibus agreement.
ROLL CALL: Grogan, aye; McCoskey, aye; True, aye; Polites, aye; Reckamp, present; Mouser, aye; Drolet, J., aye; Snyder, aye; Bennett, aye; Renner, aye; Drolet, N., aye; Engler, aye; Albrecht, aye; Cozad, aye. Ayes - 13; Present – 1; Nays - 0. Motion carried.
ORDINANCES:
1st Readings – Motion by J. Mouser and seconded by D. Renner to consider Item 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 under the Omnibus Agreement. All ayes. Motion carried.
Mayor Graham read the ordinances:
Item 6 – Ord. Budgeting for all Corporate Purposes for the Fiscal Year Beginning May 1, 2010 and ending on April 30, 2011
Item 7 - Ord. Declaring the following vehicles and equipment as Surplus Property and for Sale or Disposal
Item 8 – Ord. Approving the Transfer of Volume Cap in connection with Private Activity Bond Issues, and related matters
Item 9 – Ord. Amending 1917, Special Events Permits, Chapter 118, Section 118
Item 10 – Ord. Amending Section 51.078, Sewer Expansion and Extension Fee
Motion by J. Mouser and seconded by R. Reckamp to approve Items 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 on 1st reading.
M. Bennett stated that the department heads have gone over the budget and have spent almost 1000 hours in staff time on it. He thanked the staff for all the work that they have done.
Mayor Graham stated that the State has not paid us or is paying us late which varies from $500,000 to one million dollars, and now they are talking about eliminating some of our portion of the funds.
ROLL CALL: Grogan, aye; McCoskey, aye; True, aye; Polites, aye; Reckamp, aye; Mouser, aye; Drolet, J., aye; Snyder, aye; Bennett, aye; Renner, aye; Drolet, N., aye; Engler, aye; Albrecht, aye; Cozad, aye. Ayes - 14; Nays - 0. Motion carried.
2nd Readings – Motion by R. Reckamp and seconded D. Polites to approve on 2nd Reading #11, an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Section 51.070, Sewer Service Rates.
ROLL CALL: Grogan, aye; McCoskey, aye; True, aye; Polites, aye; Reckamp, aye; Mouser, aye; Drolet, J., aye; Snyder, aye; Bennett, aye; Renner, aye; Drolet, N., aye; Engler, aye; Albrecht, aye; Cozad, aye. Ayes - 14; Nays - 0. Motion carried.
STANDING COMMITTEES –
Community Development: Motion by J. Albrecht and seconded by J. Mouser to consider the following Special Event requests under the Omnibus Agreement. All ayes. Motion carried. J. Albrecht read the following:
a) Motion to approve the Special Event request from the OTHS Sports Medicine Club for the Get Fit, Stay Fit, 5k Run/Walk on April 17, 2010 from 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
b) Motion to Approve the Special Event request from Frieze Harley-Davidson for the “Harley Cook-off” on October 30, 2010 from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
c) Motion to Approve the Special Event request from D.A.R.E. for the Auto Show & Swap Meet on May 16, 2010 from 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
d) Motion to Approve the Special Event request from the YMCA for the John Wilt Foundation 5k for May 8, 2010 at 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. with conditions
e) Motion to Approve the Special Event request from Frieze Harley-Davidson for the pre-owned Motorcycle Auction on April 17, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Motion by J. Albrecht and seconded by J. Mouser to approve the Special Event permit applications under the previous Omnibus agreement. All ayes. Motion carried.
The committee will meet at the same time next Monday.
Public Works: R. Reckamp stated that the next meeting is scheduled for April 26th at 7:00 p.m.
Finance/Administration: Motion by M. Bennett and seconded by E. True to approve Warrant #205 in the amount of $1,002,754.64.
ROLL CALL: Grogan, aye; McCoskey, aye; True, aye; Polites, aye; Reckamp, aye; Mouser, aye; Drolet, J., aye; Snyder, aye; Bennett, aye; Renner, aye; Drolet, N., aye; Engler, aye; Albrecht, aye; Cozad, aye. Ayes - 14; Nays - 0. Motion carried.
M. Bennett said the next meeting is scheduled April 26th at 5:30 p.m.
Public Safety: D. Renner stated that the next meeting will be April 12th at 7:00 p.m.
Parks and Environment: D. Polites stated that the next meeting is April 12th at 5:30 p.m. They will go over the Family Sports Park Phase 3 bid.
D. Renner thanked the Public Works department for the great work they did on Long Drive. He also thanked the Code Enforcement officers for some inspection work that they did.
N. Drolet introduced some study exchange students from Korea.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion by D. Renner and seconded by J. Mouser to go into Executive Session to discuss pending and imminent litigation.
ROLL CALL: Grogan, aye; McCoskey, aye; True, aye; Polites, aye; Reckamp, aye; Mouser, aye; Drolet, J., aye; Snyder, aye; Bennett, aye; Renner, aye; Drolet, N., aye; Engler, aye; Albrecht, aye; Cozad, aye. Ayes - 14; Nays - 0. Motion carried.
The City Council entered into Executive Session at 7:23 p.m.
The City Council returned from Executive Session at 7:41 p.m. No action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion by J. Albrecht and seconded by E. True to adjourn. All ayes. Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:41 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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