City Council

O’FALLON CITY COUNCIL

 

The regular meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Graham who asked Troop 49 to lead the Council in reciting “The Pledge of Allegiance.” 

 

Philip Goodwin, City Clerk, called the roll: Gene McCoskey, present; Richie Meile, present; Jerry Albrecht, present; Robert Kueker, present; Kevin Hagarty, present; Matthew Gilreath, present; Herb Roach, present; Matthew Smallheer, present; Courtney Marsh, present; Ray Holden, present; Ned Drolet, excused; David Cozad, present; Harlan Gerrish, excused.  A quorum was declared present.

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:  Mayor Graham asked for approval of the minutes of September 19, 2016.  Motion was made by J. Albrecht and seconded by K. Hagarty to approve the minutes.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

 

PUBLIC HEARING – None scheduled.

 

RESIDENTS:  Mayor Graham asked if anyone wished to come forward to speak to the Council.  

 

Vern Malare thanked the Council for the work on the Presidential streets. He had several questions regarding items on the Warrant and concerns about code violations. Mayor Graham asked him to speak to him afterward, and he would address his concerns.

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Motion by J. Albrecht to approve the requests. All ayes. Motion carried.

 

Mayor’s Report:  

 

Mayor Graham asked Fire Chief Brent Saunders to come forward to announce the Open House for Fire Prevention Week is next Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Fire Station #4. The theme is “Don’t be late, check the date” to remember to replace smoke alarms. They need to be replaced every ten years.

 

He also asked everyone to remember Kevin Hagarty’s brother, Donald, who passed away this week.

 

Mayor Graham announced the appointment of Ryan Kemper to the Planning Commission. Motion by J. Albrecht and seconded by G. McCoskey to approve.

 

ROLL CALL: McCoskey, aye; Meile, aye; Albrecht, aye; Kueker, aye; Hagarty, aye; Gilreath, aye; Roach, aye; Smallheer, aye; Marsh, aye; Holden, aye; Cozad, aye.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

 

Mayor Graham announced the re-appointment of the following to the Historic Preservation Commission: Steve Brown, Susan Hertich, Brian Keller, Robert Jordan, Mark Kampen and Julie Spengler, as well as the appointment of Andrea Fohne and Timi McMillin.  Brian Keller was in attendance. Mayor Graham thanked him for the tremendous job he does keeping the City informed. Motion by G. McCoskey and seconded by R. Kueker to approve.

 

ROLL CALL: McCoskey, aye; Meile, aye; Albrecht, aye; Kueker, aye; Hagarty, aye; Gilreath, aye; Roach, aye; Smallheer, aye; Marsh, aye; Holden, aye; Cozad, aye.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

 

Mayor Graham asked Pam Funk, chair of the Wine, Witches and Walk fundraiser and Jessica Lotz representing the American Cancer Society to come forward to receive a Proclamation declaring October 22^nd as Wine, Witches and Walk Day in support the American Cancer Society and their work with cancer research. Pam stated they are still looking for teams, so please sign up.  They will also have a costume contest for the children. She added the program provides wigs and ride shares for the cancer patients in our local area.

 

 

 

 

Motion by J. Albrecht and seconded by G. McCoskey to consider Resolution Items 1 – 5 under the Omnibus Agreement. All ayes. Motion carried.

 

Mayor Graham read the resolutions aloud:

 

Item 1 - a Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to sign an IDOT resolution for use of Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) by the City of O’Fallon’s employees for road maintenance in CY2017

 

Item 2 – a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Flinn Engineering, LLC for the water customer and demand projections at a cost of $15,600.

 

Item 3 - a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Geotechnology, Inc., for the construction engineering related to the Seven Hills Road Sidewalk Project, and for the use of Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds in the amount of $8,000.

 

Item 4 - a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with K & F Electric, Inc., for the supply and installation of the City Hall generator at the O’Fallon City Hall in an amount of $78,550

 

Item 5 - a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Thouvenot, Wade and Moerchen, Inc. for the construction of engineering related to the Seven Hills Road Sidewalk Project, and for the use of Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds in an amount of $14,232

 

Motion by J. Albrecht and seconded by R. Kueker to approve Resolutions, items 1 – 5 under the previous Omnibus Agreement.

 

ROLL CALL: McCoskey, aye; Meile, aye; Albrecht, aye; Kueker, aye; Hagarty, aye; Gilreath, aye; Roach, aye; Smallheer, aye; Marsh, aye; Holden, aye; Cozad, aye.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

 

 

1^st Reading – None brought forward.

 

2nd Readings –

 

Motion by J. Albrecht and seconded by K. Hagarty to approve on 2nd Reading, item 6, an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 31, regarding the Director of Public Safety.

 

ROLL CALL: McCoskey, aye; Meile, aye; Albrecht, aye; Kueker, aye; Hagarty, aye; Gilreath, aye; Roach, aye; Smallheer, aye; Marsh, aye; Holden, aye; Cozad, aye.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

 

Motion by J. Albrecht and seconded by K. Hagarty to consider on 2nd Reading, item 7, an Ordinance repealing the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 37, Civil Emergencies and replacing it with the Emergency Operating Plan.

 

ROLL CALL: McCoskey, aye; Meile, aye; Albrecht, aye; Kueker, aye; Hagarty, aye; Gilreath, aye; Roach, aye; Smallheer, aye; Marsh, aye; Holden, aye; Cozad, aye.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

 

 

Community Development:  J. Albrecht stated the committee will meet October 10th at 6:00 p.m. at the Public Safety Building.

 

Public Works:  G. McCoskey stated they will meet October 24th at 7:00 p.m. at the Public Safety Building.

 

Public Safety:  C. Marsh stated they will meet next Monday at 5:00 p.m. at the Public Safety Building.

 

Parks and Environment:  R. Holden said they will meet next month.

 

Finance/Administration:  J. Albrecht made a motion seconded by K. Hagarty to approve Warrant #359 in the amount of $906,233.09.

 

ROLL CALL: McCoskey, aye; Meile, aye; Albrecht, aye; Kueker, aye; Hagarty, aye; Gilreath, aye; Roach, aye; Smallheer, aye; Holden, aye; Marsh, aye; Cozad, aye.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION:   Mayor Graham announced that the Council would go into closed session to discuss setting the price or disposition of real estate.

 

Motion by J. Albrecht and seconded by R. Kueker to go into closed session.

 

ROLL CALL: McCoskey, aye; Meile, aye; Albrecht, aye; Kueker, aye; Hagarty, aye; Gilreath, aye; Roach, aye; Smallheer, aye; Marsh, aye; Holden, aye; Cozad, aye.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

 

The Council went into closed session at 7:21 p.m. and returned at 8:01 p.m. with no action.

 

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

 

The meeting was adjourned at 8:02 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