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 April 21, 2014.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

 

PUBLIC HEARING – None scheduled.

 

RESIDENTS:    Nancy Chase, spokesperson for St. Clair Bowl, spoke to the Council regarding video gaming.  They are trying to gather 25% of signatures to place petition on the ballot in November.

 

 

Clerk’s Report:  City Clerk Goodwin read a request from the OTHS Marching Band to conduct a roadblock on Friday, August 8 and Saturday, August 9, 2014 from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. each day at the intersections of State and Lincoln and State and Smiley (Pending submission of insurance).

 

Motion by E. True and seconded by M. Bennett to approve the request.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

 

Mayor’s Report:   Mayor Graham introduced the Mayor of the Day, Ellie Harris who attends Marie Schaefer School.

 

Mayor Graham asked Chief Van Hook to introduce the Fire and Police Commissioners (Horace Humphries, Russ Thoman and Richard Reckamp) to swear in the following and announce the Police Department Promotions:

 

     Lt. Reginald “Mick” Hunter to Captain

Sgt. Kerry Andrews to Lieutenant

     Ptl. Patrick Feldhake to Sergeant

 

Chief Van Hook also introduced the two new officers:  John Davis and Christopher Gottschall.  He also mentioned that Jeff Wild has retired after 27 years of service.  Mayor Graham thanked the commissioners for their hard work.  He announced we have 44 police officers.

 

Mayor Graham announced that Chief Brent Saunders was selected Illinois Chief of the Year by the Illinois Fire Chief’s Association.

 

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 the following aloud:

 

Item 1 – Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with DeMond Signs for installation and storage of holiday decorations

 

Item 2 – Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Thouvenot, Wade & Moerchen, Inc. (TWM) for the Misty Valley replacement lift station; area water and wastewater improvements in the amount of $95,600

 

Item 3 – Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with CSX Transportation, Inc. for the State Street Crossing, CSXT Railroad milepost BC 320.74, in an amount not to exceed $268,305

 

Item 4 – Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Bernardin, Lochmueller & Associates (BLA) for land acquisition and easements related to the Highway 50 Turn Lane and intersection improvements project

 

Item 5 – Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Hank’s Excavating & Landscaping, Inc. for the calendar year 2014 Concrete Replacement Program in the amount of $123,234.75 based on unit prices submitted

 

Item 6 – Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Christ Brother’s Asphalt for Street Resurfacing – CY2014 in the amount of $592,991.06, based on unit prices submitted

 

Motion by J. Albrecht and seconded by J. Mouser to approve Resolution items 1 - 6 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.

 

 

1^st Reading - Motion by J. Albrecht and seconded by M. Bennett to consider on 1^st reading Item 8, 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.

 

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.

 

Motion by J. Albrecht and seconded by E. True to consider on 1^st reading Item 9, an Ordinance amending Ord. 623, Zoning, Development known as DZ Trucking to be at 97 Betty Lane – 04-29.0-406-048.

 

J. Drolet voiced his concern about the crumbling road conditions on Betty Lane.  He asked that the weight limits for the road be addressed.

 

T. Shekell responded that the staff is researching the situation.  Mayor Graham said he will have it checked before the 2^nd reading.  H. Roach added that First Street is another road that raises concern.

 

ROLL CALL: McCoskey, aye; Meile, aye; True, aye; Albrecht, aye; Mouser, aye; Hagarty, aye; Drolet, present; Roach, aye; Bennett, aye; Cardona, aye; Hursey, aye; Holden, aye; Cozad, aye, Gerrish, aye.  Ayes - 13; Present – 1; Nos – 0.  Motion carried.

 

Motion by J. Albrecht and seconded by E. True to consider on 1^st reading Item 10, an Ordinance amending Ord. 623, Zoning, Development known as Twin Peaks to be at 1180 Central Park Drive – 03-36.0-402-009.

 

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 – Ord. Approving the Franchise Agreement (On Hold)

 

 

Community Development:  J. Albrecht announced that the next meeting will be next Monday.

 

Public Works:  R. Meile stated they will meet Tuesday, May 27^th at 7:00 p.m. in the Mayor’s Conference Room.

 

Public Safety:  K. Hagarty announced they will meet May 12th at 5:00 p.m. in the Mayor’s Conference Room.

 

Finance/Administration:  Motion by M. Bennett and seconded by J. Mouser to approve Warrant #300, in the amount of $697,644.57.

 

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.

 

Parks and Environment:  E. True stated they will meet May 12^th at 5:30 p.m.

 

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

 

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 8:44 p.m.

 

Motion by J. Albrecht and seconded J. Mouser to approve Resolution, Item 7, A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a collective bargaining agreement between the City of O'Fallon and Local 670, Laborers’ International Union of America, AFL-CIO.

 

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.

 

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

 

The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.

 

Submitted by,

 

 

__________________________

Philip A. Goodwin

City Clerk                                                                                                       

                                                                                                                               

Minutes recorded by

Maryanne Fair, Deputy City Clerk

Proper notice having been duly given