City Council

 

The regular meeting was called to order at 7:00 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:  Gene McCoskey, present; Richie Meile, present; Ed True, present; Jerry Albrecht, present; Jerry Mouser, present; Kevin Hagarty, present; John Drolet, present; Herb Roach, present; Michael Bennett, present; Courtney Cardona, present; Jim Hursey, present; Ray Holden, present; David Cozad, present; Harlan Gerrish, present.  A quorum was declared present.

 

City Clerk Goodwin asked for a motion to appoint a Mayor Pro Tem.  Motion by J. Albrecht and seconded by H. Roach to appoint Alderman Mouser as Mayor Pro Tem.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

 

Mayor Pro Tem Mouser asked for approval of the minutes.  Motion was made by J. Albrecht and seconded by K. Hagarty to approve the minutes of September 15, 2014.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

 

PUBLIC HEARING – None scheduled.

 

RESIDENTS:    Mayor Pro Tem Mouser stated that if someone came forward regarding the concerns about the water sale, to only speak if they had something to add to the earlier discussion, as the issue was not on the agenda.

 

Emily Walton came forward and stated she was with UCM.  She stated that she thinks the City should maintain control of the water and sewer.

 

Retired employee, Galyn Rushing, stepped forward and talked about the boundaries that the water department covers.  He stated that 80 – 90% of the improvements have been made from the sale of water.  He also added that we have a great ISO rating.  He added that water can stand on its own whereas businesses come and go.

 

Vern Malare also came forward.  He voiced his concerns that we are moving too fast with the turn around on the RFP and the sale or lease.

 

Mayor Pro Tem Mouser reminded everyone that we do not have to do anything.  At this point, we do not have a proposal yet.

 

Terry Lysakowski, retired Water department employee, asked if we have the right to refuse any of the bids, and Mayor Pro Tem Mouser answered that we do.

 

 

 

Clerk’s Report:  City Clerk Goodwin read the following requests:

 

1.  Request from O.U.S.A.R.T to conduct a roadblock at the intersection of State and Lincoln on November 28 and November 29, 2014 from 8:00 a.m. – noon

 

2.  Request from Metroeast Pachyderm Club to conduct several raffles for various prizes on December 4^th at the Regency Conference Center

 

3.  Request from the O’Fallon Rotary Club to sell alcohol for the benefit auction on November 1, 2014 at the Katy Cavins Community Center

 

Motion by E. True and seconded by M. Bennett to approve the requests.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

 

Mayor’s Report:   Mayor Pro Tem Mouser read a Proclamation declaring the week of October 5 – 11, 2014 as Fire Prevention Week.  Chief Saunders invited the public to the Open House scheduled for Tuesday – Thursday this week from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Fire Station on Hwy 50.  They are also visiting five schools in the District.

 

Mayor Pro Tem Mouser stated this month’s Southwestern Illinois Council of Mayors will be held on Thursday, October 23^rd at Smithton Turner Hall.  He asked that they call Jamie to make your reservation by Friday, October 17th.

 

 

H. Roach asked for clarification on the TIF items that are on the agenda.  W. Denton answered that the study is being done to determine the eligibility of the TIF.

 

Motion by J. Albrecht and seconded by G. McCoskey to consider Resolution Items 1 – 10 under the Omnibus Agreement.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

 

M. Bennett asked about item 10 and whether the parameters were the same.   D. Sullivan said they added ADA compliance on Famous.

 

J. Albrecht read the following resolutions:

 

Item 1 – Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with CSX Railroad for the procurement of an easement at the State Street Railroad Crossing in the amount of $2,700

 

Item 2 - Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Rhutasel & Associates for the design of the presidential streets stormwater and street improvements – Phase 1 in an amount not to exceed $60,900 plus noted reimbursables

 

Item 3 – Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign supporting documentation for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Howard, Lee, Estate, and Carson Stormwater Drainage Project

 

Item 4 – Resolution providing for a Feasibility Study on the designation of a portion of the City of O’Fallon as a redevelopment project area and to induce development interest within such area (Proposed Route 50/Scott Troy Road TIF Redevelopment Project)

 

Item 5 – Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a professional services contract with PGAV for the purpose of performing a feasibility study to determine the eligibility of a possible tax increment finance (TIF) district for the area northwest of Route 50/Scott-Troy Road

 

Item 6 – Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a pre-funding agreement between the City and Hawk Development Corporation (the “Developer”) of Nashville, Illinois concerning the proposed TIF District for the Route 50/Scott Troy Road TIF Redevelopment Project Area

 

Item 7 – Resolution providing for a Feasibility Study on the designation of a portion of the City as a Redevelopment Project Area and to induce Development Interest within such area (Proposed Central City TIF Redevelopment Project Area)

 

Item 8 – Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a professional services contract with PGAV for the purpose of performing a feasibility study to determine the eligibility of a possible Tax Increment Finance (TIF) District

 

Item 9 – Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a professional services contract with Business Districts, Inc. for the purpose of creating a downtown plan

 

Item 10 – Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amended

intergovernmental agreement with the Village of Shiloh and Central School District 104 for safe routes to schools

 

Motion by J. Hursey and seconded by G. McCoskey to approve the resolution Items 1 – 10 under the previous Omnibus Agreement.

 

ROLL CALL: McCoskey, aye; Meile, aye; True, aye; Albrecht, aye; Mouser, aye; Hagarty, aye; Drolet, aye; Roach, aye; Bennett, aye; Cardona, aye; Hursey, aye; Holden, aye; Cozad, aye, Gerrish, aye.  Ayes - 14; Nos – 0.  Motion carried.

 

 

 

1^st Reading – Motion by J. Albrecht and seconded by G. McCoskey to consider 1^st Reading Ordinances Items 11 – 14 under the Omnibus Agreement.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

 

J. Albrecht read the following Ordinances:

 

Item 11 – Ord. amending Ord. 623, Zoning, development known as St. Elizabeth’s Hospital to be located at 1501 North Green Mount Road

 

Item 12 – Ord. amending Ord. 623, Zoning, development known as Gander Mountain to be located at 1234 Central Park Drive

 

Item13 – Ord. authorizing the establishment of a route 50/Scott Troy Road Tax Increment Financing (TIF) “Interested Parties” registries and adopting registration rules for these registries

 

Item 14 – Ord. authorizing the establishment of Central City Tax Increment Financing “Interested Parties” registries and adopting registration rules for these registries

 

Motion by J. Albrecht and seconded by G. McCoskey to approve the resolution Items 11 – 14 under the previous Omnibus Agreement.

 

ROLL CALL: McCoskey, aye; Meile, aye; True, aye; Albrecht, aye; Mouser, aye; Hagarty, aye; Drolet, aye; Roach, aye; Bennett, aye; Cardona, aye; Hursey, aye; Holden, aye; Cozad, aye, Gerrish, aye.  Ayes - 14; Nos – 0.  Motion carried.

 

2nd Readings – The Ordinance approving the Franchise Agreement remains on hold.

 

 

Community Development:  Motion by J. Albrecht and seconded by G. McCoskey to approve Option B for the Lincoln Avenue and State Street parking lot.

 

M. Bennett stated that we have to spend $16,000 to repave without us looking at the plan or TIF approval.  J. Mouser said it could be years before we did anything in the downtown area.  W. Denton answered that the project would be TIF reimburseable if the inducement is approved, and it is deemed eligible for reimbursement.

 

G. McCoskey said that State and Lincoln does not have any striping.  It could be years before anything is done in the area.  It is in the heart of our downtown area.  The whole corner will look better.

 

Mayor Pro Tem Mouser added that it has a decorative spot with green space and a handicapped spot.

 

H. Roach said it will be an effort to attract businesses there, as it will have additional parking.  It is worth the investment.

 

ROLL CALL: McCoskey, aye; Meile, aye; True, aye; Albrecht, aye; Mouser, aye; Hagarty, aye; Roach, aye; Drolet, aye; Bennett, no; Cardona, aye; Hursey, aye; Holden, aye; Cozad, aye, Gerrish, aye.  Ayes - 13; Nos – 1.  Motion carried

 

He stated the committee will meet on October 13th at 6:00 p.m. at the Public Safety Building.

 

Public Works:  R. Meile announced that they will meet October 27th at the Public Safety Building.

 

Public Safety:  K. Hagarty stated his committee will meet October 13^th at 5:00 p.m. at the Public Safety Building.

 

Finance/Administration:  Motion by M. Bennett and seconded by J. Albrecht to approve Warrant #310 in the amount of $1,277,788.35.

 

ROLL CALL: McCoskey, aye; Meile, aye; True, aye; Albrecht, aye; Mouser, aye; Hagarty, aye; Roach, aye; Drolet, recuse; Bennett, aye; Cardona, aye; Hursey, aye; Holden, aye; Cozad, aye, Gerrish, aye.  Ayes - 13; Nos – 0; Recuse - 1.  Motion carried.

 

Parks and Environment:  E. True stated the October meeting is cancelled.  They will meet the second Monday in November.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION:  No closed session.

 

H. Roach commended District 90 for their recent Gold award for their preschool program.

 

J. Albrecht said there will be an informational letter in the water bills going out this week regarding the water sale proposal.

 

K. Hagarty invited Ward 3 to the Town Hall meeting on October 16^th at the Council Chambers.

 

J. Mouser has enjoyed his participation in the Citizen Police Academy.  In answer to J. Mouser’s question, Chief Van Hook said that the next Citizen Academy will be held next September.  They use various social media methods to advertise it.

 

 

ADJOURNMENT:  Motion by J. Albrecht and seconded by K. Hagarty to adjourn.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

 

 

The meeting was adjourned at 7:36 p.m.

 

Submitted by,

 

 

 

__________________________

Philip A. Goodwin

City Clerk                                                                                                       

                                                                                                                               

Minutes recorded by

Maryanne Fair, Deputy City Clerk

Proper notice having been duly given