City Council

Meeting date:

Monday, March 3, 2014

O’FALLON CITY COUNCIL

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

March 3, 2014

The regular meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m. by Mayor Gary 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 February 18, 2014. All ayes. Motion carried.

PUBLIC HEARING – No hearing scheduled.

RESIDENTS: Chuck Jorgensen, second vice commander of the American Legion requested that liquor fees not be raised, as they are doing renovations at their club. Jay Reiser of the Knights of Columbus also spoke against liquor fees being raised, as their profits go to charities.

Mayor Graham responded that the liquor license fees have not been raised since 1992. The police enforcement is greater as we police the establishments for underage drinking violations.

T.J. Wray of the Towne Lounge said he would like the Council to reconsider allowing video gaming as a way for the taverns to increase funds for them, as well as the City. Mayor Graham said if the citizens lost $6 million dollars, the City would get $300,000 in tax revenue.

M. Bennett added that the increase would not take effect until May 1, 2015. The mayor wanted the businesses to have a year to prepare.

Mayor Graham introduced the Mayor of the Day, Valerie Markova.

REPORTS:

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

A request from Knights of Columbus #4239 to conduct a roadblock on Friday, September 26th from 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., as well as Saturday, September 27^th from 8:00 a.m. – noon at the intersections of State and Lincoln and State and Smiley

A request from XI Chi of ESA International to conduct a roadblock on Friday, May 2, 2014 from 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, May 3, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. for a St. Jude fundraiser

A request from Hearts and Hands Quilt Guild to conduct a raffle from present – December 9, 2014 for a quilt

A request from Laverna Evans PTO to conduct a raffle on April 5, 2014 for cash

A request from O’Fallon Columbus Club to conduct a monthly raffle for cash for the calendar year 2014

Motion by J. Mouser and seconded by M. Bennett to approve the requests.

E. True asked if the roadblocks would be in the same spot and was told that they would be.

Chip Shaefer came forward to reply that Danny Thomas of St. Jude’s Research approached his organization many years ago to ask for their assistance in raising funds. He said the XI Chi of ESA International has a Chapter based in O’Fallon.

D. Cozad asked if the roadblock was for the Knight’s Annual Tootsie Roll Drive, and H. Roach replied that it was. All ayes. Motion carried.

Mayor’s Report:

Mayor Graham asked the gentlemen in attendance to come forward to receive the proclamation, as he read the Proclamation declaring January 21, 2014 as Captain John J. McGinty III, USMC (Retired) day. Captain McGinty III was a Medal of Honor recipient.

Mayor Graham asked Coach Sherry and the dance team to come forward as he read a Proclamation declaring March 3, 2014 as Edward A. Fulton Junior High School Dance Team Day.

Mayor Graham presented an award for Outstanding Sustainability and Conservation Program to the Garden Club. Harlan Gerrish along with the members of the Garden Club accepted the award. The president of the Club stated that they have given 3,000 pounds of produce to the food pantry from their community garden.

RESOLUTIONS:

Motion by J. Albrecht and seconded by J. Mouser to consider Resolution items 1 – 6 under the Omnibus Agreement. All ayes. Motion carried.

Mayor Graham read them aloud:

Item 1 – Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to sign an IDOT resolution for use of Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) for road maintenance for CY2014

Item 2 – Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Rhutasel & Associates for the Presidential streets storm water and street improvements design study in the amount of $87,000 plus expenses

Item 3 – Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Millennia Professional Services of Illinois, LTD., for the Wesley Drive Storm Sewer Improvements project in the amount of $22,500

Item 4 – Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Kaskaskia Engineering Group for the Rieder Road Water Main Relocation at Exit 21 of I-64 in the amount of $25,170

Item 5 – Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Gonzalez Companies, LLC for the purpose of professional services conducting Family Sports Park Pavilion “F” storage/concession stand interior finish in an amount not to exceed $195,139

Item 6 – Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign supporting documentation for a Community Development Grant (CDBG) for Howard, Lee, Estate, and Carson stormwater drainage

Motion by J. Albrecht and seconded by J. Mouser to approve the resolutions 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. All ayes. Motion carried.

ORDINANCES:

1^st Readings – Motion by J. Albrecht and seconded by J. Mouser to consider on 1^st reading under the Omnibus Agreement Ordinance items 8, 9, and 11. All ayes. Motion carried.

Mayor Graham read aloud the following:

Item 8 – Ord. amending Chapter 116 of the 2014 Code of Ordinances by establishing a Brew Pub License classification

Item 9 – Ord. amending Chapter 116 of the 2014 Code of Ordinances by establishing a license to allow for the consumption of alcoholic beverages on the premises and to sell packaged alcoholic beverages for consumption off the premises

Item 11 - Ord. amending the 2014 Code of Ordinances, Section 51.080 of Chapter 51, Sewers

Motion by J. Albrecht and seconded by J. Mouser to consider on 1^st reading Ordinance items 8, 9, and 11.

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. All ayes. Motion carried.

Motion by J. Albrecht and seconded by J. Mouser to consider on 1^st reading, item 10, an Ordinance amending Title XI, Chapter 116, Section 116.18 (c) regarding Fees for the 2014 Code of Ordinances.

H. Roach stated his concerns with the area clubs having to pay for business, food, vending and the liquor fees to the City, as well as to the County and State. Since we have heard that they are charitable organizations, he does not support an increase in their fees.

Mayor Graham mentioned that the cost of business has gone up, as well as the cost of policing.

M. Bennett requested a document depicting the cost of administering the liquor licenses to justify the expense.

ROLL CALL: McCoskey, aye; Meile, no; True, aye; Albrecht, aye; Mouser, aye; Hagarty, no; Drolet, present; Roach, no; Bennett, aye; Cardona, no; Hursey, no; Holden, aye; Cozad, aye, Gerrish, aye. Ayes - 8; Present - no; Nos – 5. Motion carried.

2nd Readings – Motion by J. Albrecht and seconded by J. Mouser to approve on 2^nd Reading, an Ordinance amending Ord. 623, Zoning, development known as Domino’s Retail Center at 304 East Highway 50.

Motion by J. Albrecht and seconded by J. Mouser to approve on 2^nd Reading, an Ordinance amending for the lease of City Real Estate located on Seven Hills Road to St. Clair County for the purpose of adding a 911 Communications Antenna and related equipment on and near a City-owned water tower.

STANDING COMMITTEES –

Community Development: Motion by J. Albrecht and seconded by J. Mouser to approve the Special Event Permit request from Luehrs’ Ideal Rides, Inc. to hold their Spring Fest from April 23 – April 27, 2014 at the Lincoln Crossing parking lot with recommended police staffing. All ayes. Motion carried.

J. Albrecht announced that the next meeting is at 7:00 p.m. on March 10^th.

Public Works: Motion by R. Meile and seconded by J. Hursey to approve the purchase of a Kimco Salt Conveyer System in the amount of $41,463.75.

He stated they will meet March 24^th at 7:00 p.m. in the Mayor’s Conference room.

Public Safety: K. Hagarty announced they will meet March 10th at 5:00 p.m. in the Mayor’s Conference Room to go over the budget.

Finance/Administration: M. Bennett stated committees are meeting on Monday, March 17^th to go over the budget.

Motion by M. Bennett and seconded by J. Albrecht to approve Warrant #296, Part B in the amount of $7,661.80.

Motion by M. Bennett and seconded by J. Albrecht to approve Warrant #296, Part A in the amount of $1,515,202.66.

Parks and Environment: E. True said they will meet on March 10th at 6:00 p.m. to go over the budget.

EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Graham stated they would need to go into closed session to discuss legal matters.

At 7:44 p.m., motion was made by J. Mouser and seconded by E. True to go into closed session.

Council returned from closed session at 8:07.

Motion by J. Albrecht and seconded by G. McCoskey to consider on 1^st reading, item 7, an Ordinance for a Use Variance to Ord. 623, Zoning, development known as Schaefer Autobody Center located at 1290 Central Park Drive, allowing an automotive repair and service in a B-1 Zone District, as Amended.

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

The meeting was adjourned at 8:09 p.m.

Submitted by,

__________________________

Philip A. Goodwin

City Clerk

Minutes recorded by

Maryanne Fair, Deputy City Clerk

Proper notice having been duly given

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