City Council

 

The regular meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m. by Mayor Graham who led the Council in reciting “The Pledge of Allegiance.” 

 

Philip Goodwin, City Clerk, called the roll: Gene McCoskey, present; Richie Meile, present; Jerry Albrecht, present; Robert Kueker, present; Kevin Hagarty, present; Matthew Gilreath, present; Herb Roach, present; Matthew Smallheer, absent; Michael Bennett, present; Courtney Marsh, present; Ray Holden, present; Ned Drolet, present; David Cozad, absent; 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 July 18, 2016.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

 

PUBLIC HEARING – Mayor Graham called the Public Hearing open at 7:02 p.m. that was continued from the July 5, 2016 and July 18, 2016 meeting for an Annexation Agreement with Thomas Williams and James Ford for approximately .77 acres located at 8676 E. Hwy 50, Lebanon, Illinois.  Mayor Graham asked a second time for input and Thomas Williams came forward to say he was in attendance to answer any questions. Mayor Graham asked one more time if anyone else had input. The Hearing was closed at 7:04 p.m.

 

 

RESIDENTS:  Mayor Graham asked if anyone wished to come forward to speak to the Council.

 

Ron Zelms commented on items 1 and 2 on the agenda, as he was surprised that the aldermen were certified to be eligible to be part of the IMRF. He thought the practice had gone away after the Belleville situation came up.

 

Mayor Graham replied that the Belleville situation involved their attorney. He added the aldermen signed statements that they worked the hours.  The practice has been offered for over twenty-five years. The form comes from the IMRF.

 

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

 

 

Motion by M. Bennett to approve the requests. All ayes. Motion carried.

 

Mayor’s Report:   Mayor Graham had no report.

 

 

RESOLUTIONS:  Motion by J. Albrecht and seconded by G. McCoskey to consider Resolution, items 1 – 10 under the Omnibus agreement. All ayes. Motion carried.

 

J. Albrecht read the following resolutions aloud:

 

Item 1 - A Resolution relating to termination of participation by City Council members in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (1000 Hours)

 

Item 2 – A Resolution relating to termination of participation by City Council members in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (600 Hours)

 

Item 3 – A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with HMG Engineers Inc. for professional services for the design of the Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements – Phase 2 in an amount of $409,500.00

 

Item 4 – A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute agreements with Rhutasel & Associates Inc., for the design of the Presidential Streets Stormwater & Street Improvements, Phase 2 in an amount of $80,000.00

 

Item 5 – A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Kilian Corporation for the 2^nd Street West Roadway Improvements in an amount of $335,460.05 based on the unit prices bid

 

Item 6 – A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with LW Contractors, Inc. for the Lincoln Farms Lift Station Improvements in an amount of $299,626, based on the unit prices bid

 

Item 7 – A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with St. Clair County (Illini Bike Trail Project)

 

Item 8 – A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign an Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Local Agency Agreement for Federal participation for the construction of the Seven Hills Road Sidewalk Extension Project

 

Item 9 – A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign an annexation agreement with Thomas Williams and James Ford for property located at 8676 E. Hwy 50

 

Item 10 – A Resolution approving and accepting a subdivision of land to be known as the “Old City Hall Redevelopment”

 

Motion by J. Albrecht and seconded by R. Kueker to approve resolution, items 1 – 10 under the previously approved Omnibus agreement. 

 

ROLL CALL: McCoskey, aye; Meile, aye; Albrecht, aye; Kueker, aye; Hagarty, aye; Gilreath, aye; Roach, aye; Bennett, aye; Marsh, aye; Holden, aye; Drolet, aye; Gerrish, aye.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

 

 

1^st Reading – Motion by J. Albrecht and seconded by G. McCoskey to consider on 1^st Reading, items 11 – 19 under the Omnibus agreement. All ayes. Motion carried.

 

J. Albrecht read the following Ordinances:

 

Item 11 – Ord. Annexing Certain Territory, containing approximately 0.74 acres

 

Item 12 – Ord. Amending 623, Zoning, Development known as “8676 East Highway 50 boat, RV and vehicle storage” located at 8676 East Highway 50

 

Item 13 – Ord. Amending Chapter 77, Stop Signs, regarding Lake St. Ellen Subdivision

 

Item 14 – Ord. Amending Ordinance 623, Zoning, for 702 North Seven Hills Road

 

Item 15 – Ord. Amending Ordinance 623, Zoning, development known as “Marriott Townplace Suites” to be at 445 Regency Park

 

Item 16 – Ord. Amending the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map, approximately 0.26 acres

 

Item 17 – Ord. Amending Ordinance 623, Zoning, development known as Betty Lane Warehouses at 96 Betty Lane

 

Item 18 – Ord. Amending Ordinance 623, Zoning, development known as “Old City Hall” to be at 200 North Lincoln Avenue on approximately 0.23 acres of parcel number 04-29.0-120-008

 

Item 19 – Ord. which authorizes the execution of the Redevelopment Agreement with Brad McMillin

 

Motion by J. Albrecht and seconded by M. Bennett to approve on 1^st Reading, items 11 – 19 under the previous Omnibus agreement.

 

ROLL CALL: McCoskey, aye; Meile, aye; Albrecht, aye; Kueker, aye; Hagarty, aye; Gilreath, aye; Roach, aye; Bennett, aye; Marsh, aye; Holden, aye; Drolet, aye; Gerrish, aye.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

 

2nd Readings – No second readings brought forward.

 

 

Community Development:  Motion by J. Albrecht and seconded by K. Hagarty to approve the request from the VFW to sell alcohol at the previously approved Bacon Fest on October 15^th from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. All ayes. Motion carried.

 

J. Albrecht stated the committee will meet next Monday at the Public Safety Building at 6:00 p.m.

 

Public Works:  G. McCoskey stated they will meet August 22nd at 7:00 p.m. at the Public Safety Building.

 

Public Safety:  C. Marsh stated they will meet next Monday at 5:00 p.m. at the Public Safety Building.

 

Finance/Administration:  M. Bennett said they met prior to this meeting.  M. Bennett made a motion seconded by J. Albrecht to approve Warrant #355 in the amount of $1,035,769.44.

 

ROLL CALL: McCoskey, aye; Meile, aye; Albrecht, aye; Kueker, aye; Hagarty, aye; Gilreath, aye; Roach, aye; Bennett, aye; Marsh, aye; Holden, aye; Drolet, aye; Gerrish, aye.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

 

Parks and Environment:  R. Holden said they will meet next Monday.

 

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

 

ADJOURNMENT:  Motion by J. Albrecht and seconded by K. Hagarty 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