O’FALLON CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
December 20, 2010
The meeting was called to order at 7:06 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, excused; 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 N. Grogan to approve the minutes of
December 6, 2010. All ayes. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING – Mayor Graham opened the hearing at 7:05 p.m. that was continued from December 6, 2010 for the Annexation Agreement with Suiza Dairy Group, LLC % Dean Foods d/b/a PET O’Fallon for properties located at 601 and 605 East State Street; generally located on the south side of East State Street, east of South Smiley; 04-29.0-400-001; 04-29.0-400-002; 04-29.0-400-003; 04-29.0-400-004 containing approximately .57 acre, more or less, plus right-of-way . He called three times for public input, but no one came forward. He continued the hearing to January 18, 2011.
RESIDENTS - No one came forward.
REPORTS:
Clerk’s Report: City Clerk Goodwin read a request from the Fellowship of Christian Athletes to conduct a raffle for cash at the Carriel Junior High School basketball games from December 20th – February 2011, a request from the O’Fallon Park and Recreation Foundation to conduct a raffle from January 1, 2011 – March 12, 2011 for American Girl dolls, clothing, and furniture and a request from the O’Fallon School District 90 8th Grade Washington DC Fundraising Trip to sell alcohol at the Katy Cavins Community Center on February 5, 2011 for their event.
Motion by R. Reckamp and seconded by J. Mouser to approve the requests. All ayes. Motion carried.
Mayor’s Report: Mayor Graham announced that through the Park Foundation, an anonymous donor gave funding to place astro turf on Blazier Field.
RESOLUTIONS:
Motion by J. Albrecht and seconded by J. Mouser to approve Item 1 - A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a Highway Agreement pertaining to the Right-of-Way along Main Street near Highway 50. All ayes. Motion carried.
D. Renner stated that he wanted to place the study back in committee. Mayor Graham answered that it was generated by the staff and Fire Chief. D. Rich said we have been waiting for the ISO report to come back. We have money in the budget, but we need to plan for next year’s budget. We would like to get started on the study now.
Motion by J. Albrecht and seconded by E. True to approve Item 2 – a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with McGrath Consulting Group, Inc. for Professional Services for a Fire Station Master Planning Study in an amount not to exceed $7,825.00.
ROLL CALL: Grogan, aye; McCoskey, aye; True, aye; Reckamp, aye; Mouser, aye; Drolet, J., aye; Snyder, aye; Bennett, aye; Renner, aye; Drolet, N., aye; Engler, aye; Albrecht, aye; Cozad, aye. Ayes – 13; Nays – 0. All ayes. Motion carried.
Mayor Graham stated that the Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign annexation agreements with PET O’Fallon LLC (601 East State Street and 605 East State Street) is on hold.
ORDINANCES:
1st Readings –
Motion by J. Albrecht and seconded by G. McCoskey to send Ordinance Item 3, an Ordinance amending Ord. 623 and Chapter 155 of the Code of Ordinances, regarding Commerce Place Storage Facility located at 10 Commerce Drive and a portion of 20 Commerce Drive back to committee.
J. Albrecht stated that this is the first time that we have had a storage facility that has vinyl siding. It is a heavy-use facility.
J. Drolet added that it is in an industrial commercial zone. It meets the guidelines of the City.
ROLL CALL: Grogan, aye; McCoskey, aye; True, aye; Reckamp, aye; Mouser, aye; Drolet, J., aye; Snyder, aye; Bennett, aye; Renner, aye; Drolet, N., aye; Engler, aye; Albrecht, aye; Cozad, aye. Ayes – 13; Nays – 0. All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by J. Albrecht and seconded by R. Reckamp to consider Ordinances Items 4 – 6 under the Omnibus Agreement. All ayes. Motion carried.
Mayor Graham aloud the following ordinances:
Item 4 – An Ordinance amending Ord. 623, Zoning, Nance Estates
Item 5 – An Ordinance amending Ord. 3614, Zoning, development known as Rock Springs Town Home Apartments
Item 6 – An Ordinance granting an extension to the developer of Stone Bridge Estates to complete certain conditions of Final Plat approval set forth in Ord. 3370
Motion by J. Albrecht and seconded by D. Renner to approve Ordinances Items 4 – 6 under the previous Omnibus Agreement.
ROLL CALL: Grogan, aye; McCoskey, aye; True, aye; Reckamp, aye; Mouser, aye; Drolet, J., aye; Snyder, aye; Bennett, aye; Renner, aye; Drolet, N., aye; Engler, aye; Albrecht, aye; Cozad, aye. Ayes – 13; Nays – 0. All ayes. Motion carried.
2nd Readings –
Motion by M. Bennett and seconded by J. Albrecht to approve Item 7, an Ordinance providing for the annual levy for the fiscal year commencing on the first day of May 2010 and ending of the thirtieth day of April 2011.
ROLL CALL: Grogan, aye; McCoskey, aye; True, aye; Reckamp, aye; Mouser, aye; Drolet, J., aye; Snyder, aye; Bennett, aye; Renner, aye; Drolet, N., aye; Engler, aye; Albrecht, aye; Cozad, aye. Ayes – 13; Nays – 0. All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by J. Albrecht and seconded by R. Reckamp to approve Item 8, an Ordinance amending the Zoning Code, Article 3, Division 1 providing regulations for temporary storage containers.
ROLL CALL: Grogan, aye; McCoskey, aye; True, aye; Reckamp, aye; Mouser, aye; Drolet, J., aye; Snyder, aye; Bennett, aye; Renner, aye; Drolet, N., aye; Engler, aye; Albrecht, aye; Cozad, aye. Ayes – 13; Nays – 0. All ayes. Motion carried.
The following ordinances are on hold while the agreement is being revised:
Item 10 - Ordinance annexing territory known as 601 and 605 East State Street
Item 11 - Ordinance amending Ord. 623, Zoning, development known as Pet Dairy
The following Ordinances remain on hold:
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: J. Albrecht stated that the next meeting is cancelled. The minutes from the last meeting are in the packet. He said that the committee will meet again on January 10th.
Public Works: R. Reckamp stated the minutes from the last meeting are on the website, and the next meeting in December is cancelled. The committee will meet on January 24, 2011.
Public Safety: N. Drolet stated that notes from the last meeting are included in the packet, along with two attachments. They discussed the Fire Study and an electronic speed sign. The next meeting is Monday, January 10th.
Finance/Administration: M. Bennett said there will not be a meeting again this year. The warrant will be read separately for Gifts for Individuals.
Motion by M. Bennett and seconded by J. Mouser to approve Warrant #222 in the amount of $990,305.28.
ROLL CALL: Grogan, aye; McCoskey, aye; True, aye; Reckamp, aye; Mouser, aye; Drolet, J., aye; Snyder, aye; Bennett, aye; Renner, aye; Drolet, N., aye; Engler, aye; Albrecht, aye; Cozad, aye. Ayes – 13; Nays – 0. All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by M. Bennett and seconded by G. McCoskey to approve the payment of Gifts for Individuals in the amount of $28.00.
ROLL CALL: Grogan, aye; McCoskey, aye; True, aye; Reckamp, aye; Mouser, aye; Drolet, J., abstain; Snyder, aye; Bennett, no; Renner, no; Drolet, N., aye; Engler, no; Albrecht, aye; Cozad, aye. Ayes – 9; Nays – 3; Abstain – 1. Motion carried.
Parks and Environment: No report.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: No closed session.
Mayor Graham wished everyone happy holidays and Merry Christmas from the City Council and staff.
S. Engler asked everyone to keep the service men and women in their prayers and thoughts that are in harm’s way.
Mayor Graham added that there have some thefts from homes in the past month, and asked everyone to be vigilant and call the police immediately with any suspicious activity.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion by D. Renner and seconded by J. Albrecht to adjourn. All ayes. Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:25 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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