City Council

Date: 
Monday, October 6, 2014 - 7:00pm

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
A G E N D A
Monday, October 6, 2014
7:00 P.M. – Council Chambers
                                                                                                                       
I.                CALL TO ORDER
 
II.        PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
 
III.       ROLL CALL
 
IV.      APPROVAL OF MINUTES        September 15, 2014
 
V.       PUBLIC HEARING         
         
VI.       REPORTS
A.    Residents of O’FallonThis portion of the City Council meeting is reserved for any resident wishing
to address Council. The Illinois Open Meetings Act (5 ILCS 120/1) mandates NO action shall be taken on matters not listed on this agenda,
but Council may direct staff to address the topic or refer the matter to a committee. Please provide City Clerk with name
& address; speak into microphone; limit presentation to 3 minutes; and avoid repetitious comments. Thank you.
                   
B.    Clerk’s Report
1.  Request from O.U.S.A.R.T to conduct a roadblock at the intersection of State and Lincoln on November 28 and November 29, 2014 from 8:00 a.m. – noon
2.  Request from Metroeast Pachyderm Club to conduct several raffles for various prizes on December 4th at the Regency Conference Center
3.  Request from the O’Fallon Rotary Club to sell alcohol for the benefit auction on November 1, 2014 at the Katy Cavins Community Center
 
C.    Mayor’s Report
1.  Proclamation declaring the week of October 5 – 11, 2014 as Fire Prevention Week
2.  This month’s Southwestern Illinois Council of Mayors will be held on Thursday, October 23rd at Smithton Turner Hall.  Please call Jamie to make your reservation by Friday, October 17th.
 
VII.      RESOLUTIONS
ITEM 1 – Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with CSX Railroad for the procurement of an easement at the State Street Railroad Crossing in the amount of $2,700
ITEM 2 - Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Rhutasel & Associates for the design of the presidential streets stormwater and street improvements – Phase 1 in an amount not to exceed $60,900 plus noted reimbursables
ITEM 3 – Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign supporting documentation for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Howard, Lee, Estate, and Carson Stormwater Drainage Project
ITEM 4 – Resolution providing for a Feasibility Study on the designation of a portion of the City of O’Fallon as a redevelopment project area and to induce development interest within such area (Proposed Rte 50/Scott Troy Road TIF Redevelopment Project)
ITEM 5 – Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a professional services contract with PGAV for the purpose of performing a feasibility study to determine the eligibility of a possible tax increment finance (TIF) district for the area northwest of Route 50/Scott-Troy Road
ITEM 6 – Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a pre-funding agreement between the City and Hawk Development Corporation (the “Developer”) of Nashville, Illinois concerning the proposed TIF District for the Route 50/Scott Troy Road TIF Redevelopment Project Area
ITEM 7 – Resolution providing for a Feasibility Study on the designation of a portion of the City as a Redevelopment Project Area and to induce Development Interest within such area (Proposed Central City TIF Redevelopment Project Area)
ITEM 8 – Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a professional services contract with PGAV for the purpose of performing a feasibility study to determine the eligibility of a possible Tax Increment Finance (TIF) District
ITEM 9 – Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a professional services contract with Business Districts, Inc. for the purpose of creating a downtown plan
ITEM 10 – Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amended intergovernmental agreement with the Village of Shiloh and Central School District 104 for safe routes to schools
 
VIII.  ORDINANCES  
A. 1st reading
ITEM 11 – Ord. amending Ord. 623, Zoning, development known as St. Elizabeth’s Hospital to be located at 1501 North Green Mount Road
ITEM 12 – Ord. amending Ord. 623, Zoning, development known as Gander Mountain to be located at 1234 Central Park Drive
ITEM 13 – Ord. authorizing the establishment of a route 50/Scott Troy Road Tax Increment Financing (TIF) “Interested Parties” registries and adopting registration rules for these registries
ITEM 14 – Ord. authorizing the establishment of Central City Tax Increment Financing “Interested Parties” registries and adopting registration rules for these registries
 
B. 2ND Reading –
15. Ord. Approving the Franchise Agreement (On Hold)
 
IX.   STANDING COMMITTEES
1.  Community Development - Minutes Attached – Motion to approve Option B for the Lincoln Avenue and State Street parking lot
2.  Public Works – Minutes Attached
3.  Public Safety
4.  Finance and Administration – Minutes Attached
5.  Parks/Environment
 
X.        EXECUTIVE SESSION Occasionally, the Council may go into closed session in order to discuss such items covered under 5 ILCS 120/2 (b) which are as follows:  Legal Matters; Purchase, Lease or Sale of Real Estate; Employment/appointment matters; Business matters or Security/criminal matters and may possibly vote on such items after coming out of closed session.
 
XI.       ACTION TAKEN ON EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
 
XII.     ADJOURNMENT