City Council
Meeting date:
Monday, March 17, 2014
O’FALLON CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
March 17, 2014
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, excused; 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 announced that Mayor Graham would not be present. Motion was made by G. McCoskey and seconded by E. True to approve Alderman Mouser as Mayor Pro Tem. All ayes. Motion carried.
Mayor Pro Tem Mouser asked for approval of the minutes. Motion was made by E. True and seconded by K. Hagarty to approve the minutes of March 3, 2014. All ayes. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING – No hearing scheduled.
RESIDENTS: No one came forward.
REPORTS:
Clerk’s Report: City Clerk Goodwin read requests from the following:
1. Request from the Knights of Columbus #592 to conduct a raffle for a lottery ticket tree on April 18, 2014
2. Request from Frieze Harley-Davidson to conduct a raffle for several items from present to May 18, 2014
3. Request from Faith Lutheran PYC (Preschool) to conduct a raffle for four Disney passes on April 4th at 529 East Hwy 50
4. Request from the VFW Post 805 to conduct a monthly raffle for cash through December 31, 2014
Motion by E. True and seconded by G. McCoskey to approve the requests. All ayes. Motion carried.
Mayor’s Report: Mayor Pro Tem Mouser announced the Southwestern Illinois Council of Mayors will be held on Thursday, March 27th in Collinsville.
Mayor Pro Tem Mouser read a proclamation declaring the week of March 17 – 23, 2014 as Water and Wastewater Operator’s Week.
RESOLUTIONS:
Motion by M. Bennett and seconded by H. Roach to approve Resolution Item 1, A Resolution for retainage of the Huron Consulting Firm.
ROLL CALL: McCoskey, aye; Meile, aye; True, aye; Mouser, aye; Hagarty, aye; Drolet, aye; Roach, aye; Bennett, aye; Cardona, aye; Hursey, aye; Holden, aye; Cozad, aye, Gerrish, aye. Ayes - 13; Nos – 0. All ayes. Motion carried.
ORDINANCES:
1st Readings – Motion by M. Bennett and seconded by E. True to consider on 1st Reading, an Ordinance for Budgeting for all Corporate Purposes for the Fiscal Year beginning May 1, 2014 and ending April 30, 2015.
H. Roach thanked S. Evans for the information for the budget. He also thanked the staff for their input in particular M. Hutchison for the programs, Chief Van Hook for the vehicle purchases, D. Sullivan for the building costs per square foot and D. Gentry for the IT tracking of costs. He was also pleased that Streets is included. He is still concerned about the 4% increase in some costs.
M. Bennett added that the staff has been working on this all year. He stated that with over ten hours in committee time, much of the debate was ironed out before coming to the Council.
J. Drolet agreed with Alderman Roach and Alderman Bennett. He is pleased with S. Evans’ breakdown. He has fewer objections than he has had in the past.
ROLL CALL: McCoskey, aye; Meile, aye; True, aye; Mouser, aye; Hagarty, aye; Drolet, present; Roach, aye; Bennett, aye; Cardona, aye; Hursey, aye; Holden, aye; Cozad, aye, Gerrish, aye. Ayes - 12; Present – 1; Nos – 0. Motion carried.
2nd Readings – Motion by M. Bennett and seconded by E. True to consider on 2nd reading under the Omnibus Agreement Ordinances 3 - 6. All ayes. Motion carried.
Alderman Bennett read the following:
Ordinance for a Use Variance to Ord. 623, Zoning, development known as Schaefer Autobody Center located at 1290 Central Park Drive, allowing an automotive repair and service in a B-1 Zone District
Ordinance amending the 2014 Code of Ordinances, Section 51.080 of Chapter 51, Sewers
Ordinance amending Chapter 116 of the 2014 Code of Ordinances by establishing a Brew Pub License classification
Ordinance amending Chapter 116 of the 2014 Code of Ordinances by establishing a license to allow for the consumption of alcoholic beverages on the premises and to sell packaged alcoholic beverages for consumption off the premises
Motion by M. Bennett and seconded by E. True to approve Ordinances 3 – 6 on 2nd Reading under the previous Omnibus Agreement.
ROLL CALL: McCoskey, aye; Meile, aye; True, aye; Mouser, aye; Hagarty, aye; Drolet, aye; Roach, aye; Bennett, aye; Cardona, aye; Hursey, aye; Holden, aye; Cozad, aye, Gerrish, aye. Ayes - 13; Nos – 0. All ayes. Motion carried.
Mayor Pro Tem Mouser stated that number 7, an Ordinance amending Title XI, Chapter 116, Section 116.18 (c) regarding Fees for the 2014 Code of Ordinances is on hold.
STANDING COMMITTEES –
Community Development: G. McCoskey announced that the next meeting is in the Mayor’s Conference room at 6:00 p.m. in the Mayor’s Conference room on March 24th.
Public Works: R. Meile stated they will meet March 24th at 7:00 p.m. in the Mayor’s Conference room.
Public Safety: K. Hagarty announced they will meet April 14th at 5:00 p.m. in the Mayor’s Conference Room.
Finance/Administration: Motion by M. Bennett and seconded by E. True to approve Warrant #297, in the amount of $571,717.27.
ROLL CALL: McCoskey, aye; Meile, aye; True, aye; Mouser, aye; Hagarty, aye; Drolet, aye; Roach, aye; Bennett, aye; Cardona, aye; Hursey, aye; Holden, aye; Cozad, aye, Gerrish, aye. Ayes - 13; Nos – 0. All ayes. Motion carried.
Parks and Environment: E. True stated they will meet April 14th at 5:30 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: None scheduled.
Mayor Pro Tem Mouser reminded everyone to vote tomorrow.
ADJOURNMENT: Motion by K. Hagarty and seconded by H. Gerrish to adjourn. All ayes. Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
Submitted by,
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Philip A. Goodwin
City Clerk
Minutes recorded by
Maryanne Fair, Deputy City Clerk
Proper notice having been duly given