City Council
Meeting date:
Monday, July 20, 2015
O’FALLON CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
July 20, 2015
The regular meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Gary Graham who led the Council in “The Pledge of Allegiance.”
Philip Goodwin, City Clerk, called the roll: Gene McCoskey, excused; Richie Meile, present; Jerry Albrecht, excused; Robert Kueker, present; Jerry Mouser, present; Kevin Hagarty, excused; Herb Roach, present; Matthew Smallheer, present; Michael Bennett, present; Courtney Marsh, excused; Ray Holden, present; Ned Drolet, present; David Cozad, present; Harlan Gerrish, present. A quorum was declared present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mayor Graham asked for approval of the minutes. Motion was made by J. Mouser and seconded by H. Roach to approve the minutes of July 6, 2015. All ayes. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING – Mayor Graham said there was no hearing scheduled.
RESIDENTS: Mayor Graham asked if anyone wished to come forward to speak to the Council.
T. Lysakowski stepped forward. He had concerns about a letter written by J. Albrecht and placed in two local newspapers. He also had concerns about flooding and stormwater issues. He mentioned that Prop S was supposed to fix the problems. He also had security issues with City Hall.
Mayor Graham invited him to come and speak to him about the matters that concern him.
REPORTS:
Clerk’s Report: Motion by M. Bennett and seconded by J. Mouser to approve the request from the VFW to conduct a roadblock on Saturday, September 5, 2015 at the intersection of State and Lincoln from 8 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. insurance pending. All ayes except for N. Drolet.
Mayor’s Report: Mayor Graham did not have a report.
RESOLUTIONS:
Motion by J. Mouser and seconded by M. Bennett to consider Resolution Items 1 – 5 under the Omnibus Agreement. All ayes. Motion carried. Mayor Graham read the following resolutions:
Item 1 – Resolution approving the release of Executive Session Minutes – August 19, 2013 regarding property disposition
Item 2 – Resolution recommending Schedule B of the Executive Session minutes remain closed because the need for confidentiality still exists
Item 3 – Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Resolution of support for a Community Park Restroom Grant in the amount of $30,000
Item 4 – Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Lake Contracting in the amount of $192,131.25 for State Street Sidewalk Improvements Phase 2
Item 5 – Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Korte Luitjohan Contractors in the amount of $458,076.25 for Misty Valley Lift Station Replacement
Motion by J. Mouser and seconded by M. Bennett to approve resolutions Items 1 – 5 under the previous Omnibus Agreement.
ROLL CALL: Meile, aye; Kueker, aye; Mouser, aye; Roach, aye; Smallheer, aye; Bennett, aye; Holden, aye; Drolet, aye; Cozad, aye; Gerrish, aye. Ayes – 10; Nos – 0. Motion carried.
ORDINANCES:
1st Reading –
Motion by J. Mouser and seconded by M. Bennett to consider on 1st Reading, Item 6, an Ordinance regulating towing companies for the Department of Public Safety.
ROLL CALL: Meile, aye; Kueker, aye; Mouser, aye; Roach, aye; Smallheer, aye; Bennett, aye; Holden, aye; Drolet, aye; Cozad, aye; Gerrish, aye. Ayes – 10; Nos – 0. Motion carried.
2nd Readings –
Motion by M. Bennett and seconded by J. Mouser to approve on 2nd Reading, Item 7, an Ordinance creating and establishing a Fire Fighter’s Pension Fund and creating a Board of Trustees of the Fire Fighter’s Pension Fund.
ROLL CALL: Meile, aye; Kueker, aye; Mouser, aye; Roach, aye; Smallheer, aye; Bennett, aye; Holden, aye; Drolet, aye; Cozad, aye; Gerrish, aye. Ayes – 10; Nos – 0. Motion carried.
STANDING COMMITTEES –
Community Development: J. Mouser stated they will meet July 27th at 6:00 p.m. at the Public Safety Building.
Public Works: D. Cozad stated they will meet July 27th at 7:00 p.m. at the Public Safety Building.
Public Safety: M. Smallheer said they will meet next month at the regular time.
Finance/Administration: M. Bennett made a motion seconded by J. Mouser to approve Warrant #329 in the amount of $2,100,285.56.
ROLL CALL: Meile, aye; Kueker, aye; Mouser, aye; Roach, aye; Smallheer, aye; Bennett, aye; Holden, aye; Drolet, aye; Cozad, aye; Gerrish, aye. Ayes – 10; Nos – 0. Motion carried.
M. Bennett stated they may cancel the next meeting. N. Drolet asked whether Senate Bill 0107 would be on the agenda. M. Bennett will discuss with S. Evans and W. Denton.
Parks and Environment: R. Holden said they will meet on August 10th.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Graham stated there is no closed session.
ADJOURNMENT: Motion by M. Bennett and seconded by J. Mouser to adjourn. All ayes. Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 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