City Council

 

The regular meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Graham 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, present; 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.

 

Mayor Graham asked for approval of the minutes.  Motion was made by J. Mouser and seconded by E. True to approve the minutes of May 5, 2014.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

 

PUBLIC HEARING – None scheduled.

 

RESIDENTS:    Vern Malare brought a possible code violation at the City Cemetery to the attention of the Council.  Mayor Graham responded that he will have someone look into it.

 

 

Clerk’s Report:  City Clerk Goodwin read a request from the St.  Clare Altar Sodality to conduct a raffle for a quilt and gift cards from June 1 – October 13, 2014.  Motion by M. Bennett and seconded by R. Meile to approve the request.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

 

Mayor’s Report:   Mayor Graham introduced Jack Schreiber as Mayor of the Day.

 

Mayor Graham asked Chief Van Hook to come forward.  He presented an award to Paul and Trish Earnhart for their continued support of OPD and a recent donation of two thermal imaging devices that were valued over $10,000.  Patrolman, Brian Gimpel, submitted them for the award.

 

Chief Van Hook also presented a Life Saving Award to PTL Adam Taulbee who assisted the Shiloh Police Department on April 19, 2014.  His actions ultimately saved a severely injured motorcyclist life.

 

Mayor Graham presented a Proclamation declaring the week of May 18 – May 24, 2014 as “National Public Works Week” to City Engineer, Dennis Sullivan on behalf of the Public Works department.

 

Mayor Graham presented a Proclamation declaring the week of May 18 – May 24, 2014 as EMS Week to several EMS employees.  Kim Lamprecht, EMS Supervisor, invited everyone out to the Open House on Thursday from 4 – 7 p.m.

 

Mayor Graham presented a Proclamation declaring May 19, 2014 as O’Fallon Township High School Junior Air Force ROTC Drill Team Day to the members present at the meeting along with their instructors.

 

Mayor Graham announced that this month’s Southwestern Illinois Council of Mayors meeting will be held May 22^nd at the Carpenters Hall in Freeburg.  Please contact Maryanne to make reservations by Friday, May 16th.

 

RESOLUTIONS:  Motion by J. Albrecht and seconded by J. Mouser to approve Resolution item 1, a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an intergovernmental agreement between the City of O’Fallon and Central School District #104 relating to the shared use of park facilities.

 

ROLL CALL: McCoskey, aye; Meile, aye; True, aye; Albrecht, aye; Mouser, aye; Hagarty, aye; Drolet, aye; Roach, aye; Bennett, aye; Cardona, aye; Hursey, aye; Holden, aye; Cozad, aye, Gerrish, aye.  Ayes - 14; Nos – 0.  Motion carried.

 

 

1^st Reading - Motion by J. Albrecht and seconded by M. Bennett to consider on 1^st reading Item 2, an Ordinance amending Ord. 3483 and 3643, Planned Uses, Chapter 158, Section 116.

 

ROLL CALL: McCoskey, aye; Meile, aye; True, aye; Albrecht, aye; Mouser, aye; Hagarty, aye; Drolet, aye; Roach, aye; Bennett, aye; Cardona, aye; Hursey, aye; Holden, aye; Cozad, aye, Gerrish, aye.  Ayes - 14; Nos – 0.  Motion carried.

 

2nd Readings – Motion by J. Albrecht and seconded by J. Mouser to consider on 2^nd reading under the Omnibus Agreement item 3, 4, and 5.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

Mayor Graham read the following Ordinances aloud:

 

An Ordinance amending Ord. 623, Zoning, Development known as DZ Trucking to be at 97 Betty Lane – 04-29.0-406-048, as amended

 

An Ordinance amending Ord. 623, Zoning, Development known as Sunrise Center II to be located at 1334 Central Park Drive – 03-25.0-301-009

 

An Ordinance amending Ord. 623, Zoning, Development known as Twin Peaks to be at 1180 Central Park Drive – 03-36.0-402-009

 

Motion by J. Albrecht and seconded by J. Mouser to approve Ordinance Item 3, 4 and 5 under the previous Omnibus Agreement.

 

ROLL CALL: McCoskey, aye; Meile, aye; True, aye; Albrecht, aye; Mouser, aye; Hagarty, aye; Drolet, aye; Roach, aye; Bennett, aye; Cardona, aye; Hursey, aye; Holden, aye; Cozad, aye, Gerrish, aye.  Ayes - 14; Nos – 0.  Motion carried.

 

The Ordinance approving the Franchise Agreement remains on hold.

 

 

Community Development:  Motion by J. Albrecht and seconded by J. Mouser to approve the Special Event Permit request from Sakura BBQ to hold an outdoor BBQ from May through September, as stated in the staff report.  T. Shekell clarified that it will be held during their regular operating hours.

 

ROLL CALL: McCoskey, aye; Meile, aye; True, aye; Albrecht, aye; Mouser, aye; Hagarty, aye; Drolet, aye; Roach, aye; Bennett, aye; Cardona, aye; Hursey, aye; Holden, aye; Cozad, aye, Gerrish, aye.  Ayes - 14; Nos – 0.  Motion carried.

 

J. Albrecht announced that the next meeting is cancelled, but they will meet on June 9th.

 

Public Works:  R. Meile stated they will not have a meeting in May.

 

Public Safety:  K. Hagarty announced they will meet June 9th at 5:00 p.m. in the Mayor’s Conference Room.

 

Finance/Administration:  Motion by M. Bennett and seconded by J. Albrecht to approve Warrant #301, in the amount of $1,428,853.57.

 

M. Bennett mentioned that he is opposed to the Gifts for Individuals as he does not think an alderman should make money from the City.  It is based on principle.  J. Mouser agreed with M. Bennett.

 

ROLL CALL: McCoskey, aye; Meile, aye; True, aye; Albrecht, aye; Mouser, no; Hagarty, aye; Drolet, recuse; Roach, aye; Bennett, no; Cardona, aye; Hursey, aye; Holden, aye; Cozad, aye, Gerrish, aye.  Ayes - 11; Nos – 2; Recuse -1.  Motion carried.

 

Mayor Graham responded that an alderman can receive up to $4,000 in a year, so no one is breaking the law.

 

Parks and Environment:  E. True stated they will not have a meeting in June.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION:  Mayor Graham said we will have closed session.  Motion by J. Albrecht and seconded by J. Mouser to go into Closed Session to discuss property disposition.

 

ROLL CALL: McCoskey, aye; Meile, aye; True, aye; Albrecht, aye; Mouser, aye; Hagarty, aye; Drolet, aye; Roach, aye; Bennett, aye; Cardona, aye; Hursey, aye; Holden, aye; Cozad, aye, Gerrish, aye.  Ayes - 14; Nos – 0.  Motion carried.

 

The Council went into closed session at 7:35 p.m. and returned at 8:31 p.m. with no action.

 

ADJOURNMENT:  Motion by J. Albrecht and seconded by J. Mouser to adjourn.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

 

The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 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