City Council
Meeting date:
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
O’FALLON CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
January 19, 2016
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, excused; Kevin Hagarty, present; Herb Roach, present; Matthew Smallheer, present; Michael Bennett, arrived at 7:11 p.m.; 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 J. Albrecht and seconded by K. Hagarty to approve the minutes of January 4, 2016. All ayes. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING – None scheduled.
RESIDENTS: Mayor Graham asked if anyone wished to come forward to speak to the Council.
Chip Schaffer addressed the Council about the roadblock on the agenda. He stated the purpose is to raise funds for St. Jude’s. They raised $3,800 last year. This covers research to stop childhood cancer. He appreciates the Council’s support. Mayor Graham added that he thought it was for a great cause.
REPORTS:
Clerk’s Report: P. Goodwin read the following requests:
1. Request from Xi Chi Chapter #5456 of Epsilon Sigma Alpha to conduct a roadblock at the intersection of State and Lincoln Street on Friday, May 20, 2016 from 2 – 6 p.m. and Saturday, May 21, 2016 from 9 – 1 p.m. (Chip Shaffer is the contact)
2. Request from Make-a-Wish Benefit Dance to conduct a raffle at the Regency Conference Center on March 5, 2016 from 6:00 – 10:30 p.m.
3. Request from the Metro East Pachyderm Club to conduct a raffle from February 1, 2016 – February 1, 2017
4. Request from the Garden Club and Kixx Soccer to sell alcohol at the Katy Cavins Community Center for their Trivia Nights on February 5 and February 6, 2016
Motion by J. Albrecht and seconded by G. McCoskey to approve the requests.
N. Drolet discussed his opposition to roadblocks because of the safety issue. He thanked Mr. Shaffer for presenting the financial report, as he had not received one in the past. He will vote no, as he stated there are other ways to raise money.
All ayes, except for N. Drolet. Motion carried.
Mayor’s Report: Mayor Graham mentioned that this month’s meeting for the Southwestern Illinois Council of Mayors will be held Thursday, January 28th at the Villa Marie Winery in Maryville. Please contact Jamie by Friday, January 22nd to make your reservation.
Mayor Graham asked Chief Van Hook to introduce a new officer, Casey Broadston. He has worked as one of our Community Service Officer for two in a half years. Mayor Graham welcomed him.
Mayor Graham asked Chief Saunders to come forward with Craig Schmidt. He delivered a proclamation declaring January 19th as Craig Schmidt day in honor of his thirty years of service. He also mentioned that Craig has accelerated over the years to become the Assistant Chief. Chief Saunders added that he appreciated all of the volunteer service that Craig has provided over the years.
RESOLUTIONS:
Motion by J. Albrecht and seconded by G. McCoskey to consider Resolution items 1 – 3 under the Omnibus Agreement. All ayes. Motion carried.
J. Albrecht read them:
Item 1 - Resolution approving the release of Executive Session minutes, as depicted in Schedule A
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 an agreement for Family Sport Park Irrigation Controllers to Munie Greencare Professionals for the amount not to exceed $9,675
Motion by J. Albrecht and seconded by R. Kueker to approve the resolution items 1 – 3 under the previous Omnibus Agreement.
ROLL CALL: McCoskey, aye; Meile, aye; Albrecht, aye; Kueker, aye; Hagarty, aye; Roach, aye; Smallheer, aye; Marsh, aye; Holden, aye; Drolet, aye; Cozad, aye, Gerrish, aye. Ayes – 12; Nos – 0. All ayes. Motion carried.
ORDINANCES:
1st Reading – None brought forward.
2nd Reading –
Motion by J. Albrecht and seconded by R. Kueker to approve on 2nd Reading, Item 4, an Ordinance providing for the issuance of General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2016, providing the details of such bonds and for a levy of taxes to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds, and related matters.
ROLL CALL: McCoskey, aye; Meile, aye; Albrecht, aye; Kueker, aye; Hagarty, aye; Roach, aye; Smallheer, aye; Marsh, aye; Holden, aye; Drolet, aye; Cozad, aye, Gerrish, aye. Ayes – 12; Nos – 0. All ayes. Motion carried.
STANDING COMMITTEES –
Community Development: J. Albrecht said they will meet January 25th at 6:00 p.m. at the Public Safety Building.
M. Bennett arrived at 7:11 p.m.
Public Works: G. McCoskey stated the next meeting is January 25th at 7:00 p.m. at the Public Safety Building.
Public Safety: C. Marsh said they will meet February 8th at 5:00 p.m. at the Public Safety Building.
Finance/Administration: Motion by M. Bennett and seconded H. Gerrish to approve Warrant #342 in the amount of $815,185.91.
ROLL CALL: McCoskey, aye; Meile, aye; Albrecht, aye; Kueker, aye; Hagarty, aye; Roach, aye; Smallheer, aye; Bennett, aye; Marsh, aye; Holden, aye; Drolet, aye; Cozad, aye, Gerrish, aye. Ayes – 13; Nos – 0. All ayes. Motion carried.
M. Bennett stated the next meeting will kick off the budget season.
Parks and Environment: R. Holden said they will meet in February.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Graham announced there is no closed session tonight.
ADJOURNMENT: Motion by R. Kueker and seconded by J. Albrecht to adjourn. All ayes. Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:14 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