City Council
Meeting date:
Monday, August 15, 2016
O’FALLON CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
August 15, 2016
The regular meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Graham who led the Council in reciting “The Pledge of Allegiance.”
Philip Goodwin, City Clerk, called the roll: Gene McCoskey, excused; Richie Meile, present; Jerry Albrecht, present; Robert Kueker, present; Kevin Hagarty, present; Matthew Gilreath, present; Herb Roach, present; Matthew Smallheer, present; Michael Bennett, present; Courtney Marsh, present; Ray Holden, present; Ned Drolet, present; David Cozad, present; 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 August 1, 2016. All ayes. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING – None scheduled.
REPORTS:
RESIDENTS: Mayor Graham asked if anyone wished to come forward to speak to the Council. No one came forward.
Clerk’s Report: City Clerk Goodwin read a request from St. Clare Church to conduct a raffle from August 13, 2016 to September 24, 2016 for prizes that include a 32” television, gas card, and cash prizes. Motion by M. Bennett and seconded by R. Kueker to approve the request. All ayes. Motion carried.
Mayor’s Report: Mayor Graham introduced Brooklyn Cardona as Mayor of the Day. Alderwoman Courtney Marsh is her mother.
Mayor Graham mentioned that he went to Wichita, Kansas recently to meet with a clinic that is interested in coming to O’Fallon. The CEO and business manager came to O’Fallon recently and looked at property. Dr. McCarthy arranged the meeting. He was instrumental in the YMCA building here.
RESOLUTIONS: Motion by J. Albrecht and seconded by N. Drolet to consider Resolution, items 1 – 5 under the Omnibus agreement. All ayes. Motion carried.
J. Albrecht read the following resolutions aloud:
Item 1 - Resolution adopting an Intergovernmental Agreement with Smithton Fire Protection District for Property Exchange
Item 2 – Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Intergovernmental agreement with St. Clare School
Item 3 – Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with Mascoutah Ambulance Service
Item 4 – Resolution supporting preserving the Mississippian Mounds Culture
Item 5 – Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Hayes Contracting, Inc. for the demolition of 115 Elm Street in an amount of 9,098.81
Motion by J. Albrecht and seconded by M. Bennett to approve resolution, items 1 – 5 under the previously approved Omnibus agreement.
ROLL CALL: Meile, aye; Albrecht, aye; Kueker, aye; Hagarty, aye; Gilreath, aye; Roach, aye; Smallheer, aye; Bennett, aye; Marsh, aye; Holden, aye; Drolet, aye; Cozad, aye; Gerrish, aye. All ayes. Motion carried.
Mayor Graham welcomed Troop 85 and Troop 94 scouts who were in attendance for merit badges.
ORDINANCES:
1st Reading – Motion by J. Albrecht and seconded by M. Bennett to consider on 1st Reading, item 6, an Ordinance annexing certain territory containing approximately 8.107 acres located at 120 and 130 Behrens Drive.
ROLL CALL: Meile, aye; Albrecht, aye; Kueker, aye; Hagarty, aye; Gilreath, aye; Roach, aye; Smallheer, aye; Bennett, aye; Marsh, aye; Holden, aye; Drolet, aye; Cozad, aye; Gerrish, aye. All ayes. Motion carried.
2nd Readings – Motion by J. Albrecht and seconded by M. Bennett to approve items 7 – 15 under the Omnibus Agreement. All ayes. Motion carried.
J. Albrecht read the following Ordinances:
Item 7 – Ord. Annexing Certain Territory, containing approximately 0.74 acres
Item 8 – Ord. Amending 623, Zoning, Development known as “8676 East Highway 50 boat, RV and vehicle storage” located at 8676 East Highway 50
Item 9 – Ord. Amending Chapter 77, Stop Signs, regarding Lake St. Ellen Subdivision
Item 10 – Ord. Amending Ordinance 623, Zoning, for 702 North Seven Hills Road
Item 11 – Ord. Amending Ordinance 623, Zoning, development known as “Marriott Townplace Suites” to be at 445 Regency Park
Item 12 – Ord. Amending the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map, approximately 0.26 acres
Item 13 – Ord. Amending Ordinance 623, Zoning, development known as Betty Lane Warehouses at 96 Betty Lane
Item 14 – 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 15 – Ord. which authorizes the execution of the Redevelopment Agreement with Brad McMillin
Motion by J. Albrecht and seconded by M. Bennett to approve on 2nd Reading, items 7 – 15 under the previous Omnibus agreement.
ROLL CALL: Meile, aye; Albrecht, aye; Kueker, aye; Hagarty, aye; Gilreath, aye; Roach, aye; Smallheer, aye; Bennett, aye; Marsh, aye; Holden, aye; Drolet, aye; Cozad, aye; Gerrish, aye. All ayes. Motion carried.
STANDING COMMITTEES –
Community Development: J. Albrecht stated the committee will meet next Monday at 6:00 p.m. the Public Safety Building.
Public Works: D. Cozad stated they will meet next Monday at 7:00 p.m. at the Public Safety Building.
Public Safety: C. Marsh stated they will meet September 12th 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 #356 in the amount of $1,178,002.83.
ROLL CALL: Meile, aye; Albrecht, aye; Kueker, aye; Hagarty, aye; Gilreath, aye; Roach, aye; Smallheer, aye; Bennett, aye; Marsh, aye; Holden, aye; Drolet, aye; Cozad, aye; Gerrish, aye. All ayes. Motion carried.
Parks and Environment: R. Holden said they will meet next month.
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 7:12 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