City Council

 

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, present; Richie Meile, present; Jerry Albrecht, present; Robert Kueker, present; Jerry Mouser, present; Kevin Hagarty, present; Herb Roach, present; Matthew Smallheer, present; Michael Bennett, present; Courtney Marsh, present; 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 M. Bennett and seconded by J. Mouser to approve the minutes of August 3, 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.

 

State’s Attorney Brendan Kelly spoke about making the rounds to municipalities.  O’Fallon Police Department has a high standard of work and professionalism.  There are challenges with the State budget being on hold.  He hopes we don’t make temporary choices in budget cuts for the Police Department that could hurt the City.  He also mentioned a training course for elected officials.  The course will be on several topics and will be on August 27, 2015.  There is no cost for the class.

 

Bishop Wells, Mrs. Wells and several other people spoke about how the State budget is hurting daycare funding that they rely on.

 

 

Clerk’s Report:  Motion by M. Bennett and seconded by J. Mouser to approve all four items on the Clerk’s Report.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

 

The request from O’Fallon Township High School to conduct the Homecoming Parade on September 30, 2015 commencing at 5:45 p.m. at the High School and ending at 6:45 p.m. at the High School at 600 S. Smiley.

 

The request from the Dania Shrine Club and the Rotary Club of O’Fallon Sunrise to hold a raffle on Saturday, September 26, 2015.

 

The request for parade for Sam’s Club & Gateway Classic Cars, benefitting Children’s Miracle Network on September 19, 2015.

 

The request from St. Clare Church for raffle license from August 15 – September 26-2015.

 

 

Mayor Graham announced a correction and is only making the one appointment tonight of Linda Gruchala to the Library Board.  The City Attorney reviewed and the members of the Library Board are to be appointed in July.  Everyone on the Library Board will stay on until next July.  When they are reappointed in July they will draw for terms amongst themselves, so the appointments will not all expire at the same time.  Over time, the appointments had gotten out of sequence.  Motion by J. Mouser and seconded by M. Bennett.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

 

Mayor Graham announced that this month’s Southwestern Illinois Council of Mayors will be held on August 27th at the Carpenters Hall in Freeburg. Please make reservations by contacting Jamie.

 

 

Item 1 – Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Rhutasel & Associates for the design of the West Highway 50 & Old Collinsville Road Intersection in an amount not to exceed $67,000, and authorizing the City Clerk to Execute an IDOT Resolution form approving use of Motor Fuel Tax in support amount of the project.

 

Motion by J. Albrecht and seconded by J. Mouser to approve the resolution.

 

ROLL CALL: McCoskey, aye; Meile, aye; Albrecht, aye; Kueker, aye; Mouser, aye; Hagarty, aye; Roach, aye; Smallheer, aye; Bennett, aye; Marsh, aye; Holden, aye; Drolet, aye; Cozad, aye; Gerrish, aye.  Ayes – 14; Nos – 0.  Motion carried.

 

 

 

Motion by J. Albrecht and seconded by G. McCoskey to consider on 2nd Reading, Items 2– 6 under the Omnibus Agreement.  All ayes.  Motion carried

 

Mayor Graham read the following:

 

Item 2 – An Ordinance amending Chapter 77, Traffic Schedules, in the Windsor Creek regarding additional stop signs

 

Item 3 – An Ordinance annexing approximately 101.61 acres, 04-07.0-200-019 and 04-07.0-200-020

 

Item 4 – An Ordinance amending Ord. 623, Zoning, development known as Bethel Farms Subdivision

 

Item 5 – An Ordinance amending Ord. 623, Zoning, development known as Lake at St. Ellen’s Plaza

 

Item 6 - Ord. amending Title XI, Business Regulations by adding Chapter 122, Sidewalk Dining, as amended

 

Motion by J. Albrecht and seconded by R. Kueker to approve on 2^nd Reading, under the previous Omnibus Agreement, Items 2– 6.

 

ROLL CALL: McCoskey, aye; Meile, aye; Albrecht, aye; Kueker, aye; Mouser, aye; Hagarty, aye; Roach, aye; Smallheer, aye; Bennett, aye; Marsh, aye; Holden, aye; Drolet, aye; Cozad, aye; Gerrish, aye.  Ayes – 14; Nos – 0.  Motion carried.

 

 

Community Development:  J. Albrecht said they didn’t meet last week and the next meeting will be Monday, August 24^th at 6:00 p.m. at the Public Safety Building.

 

M. Bennett brought up an issue discussed at the last Community Development Committee meeting.Residents are still upset.On the Frontage Road a property owner wanted to build just a garage for his RV storage.This is not allowed by City Ordinance.The owner found a loop hole and built a large garage with a very small house on the lot.No City or State Statue cover this time of problem.Community Development will be working on new ordinances to cover this type of situation in the future.

 

Public Works:  G. McCoskey stated the Committee met in July and handled the issue tonight.  Minutes are in the package.  They will meet Monday, August 24th at 7:00 p.m. at the Public Safety Building.

 

Public Safety:  C. Marsh said they will meet next Monday, September 14th at 5:00 p.m. at the Public Safety Building.

 

Finance/Administration:  M. Bennett stated the Committee met prior to the Council meeting.  There was a question on park registration program.  M. Bennett spoke to Mary Jeanne and it was the pool pass program.  M. Bennett made a motion seconded by J. Albrecht to approve Warrant #331 in the amount of $2,929,756.81.  C. Marsh will recuse herself from the vote.  She is on the warrant to receive a refund for a cancelled occupancy inspection.

 

 

ROLL CALL: McCoskey, aye; Meile, aye; Albrecht, aye; Kueker, aye; Mouser, aye; Hagarty, aye; Roach, aye; Smallheer, aye; Bennett, aye; Marsh, recuse; Holden, aye; Drolet, aye; Cozad, aye; Gerrish, aye.  Ayes – 13; Nos – 0; Recused - 1.  Motion carried.

 

Parks and Environment:  R. Holden said they did not meet.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION:  Mayor Graham stated there is no closed session.

 

Mayor Graham commented on the Convoy for Hope this past weekend.  It went very well. Some Aldermen have inquired on the cost to the City, and we will let you know, as soon as the invoices come in.  The City should be reimbursed, as far as we know.  We have the manpower costs and there were no incidences.

 

ADJOURNMENT:  Motion by M. Smallheer and seconded by K. Hagarty to adjourn.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

 

The meeting was adjourned at 7:29 p.m.

 

Submitted by,

 

 

 

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Philip A. Goodwin

City Clerk                                                                                                       

                                                                                                                               

Minutes recorded by

Heide Bell, Administrative Assistant to the Director of Public Works

Proper notice having been duly given