City Council Minutes

Meeting date:

Monday, April 18, 2016

O’FALLON CITY COUNCIL

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

April 18, 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, present; Richie Meile, present; Jerry Albrecht, present; Robert Kueker, present; Jerry Mouser, present; Kevin Hagarty, 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 April 4, 2016. All ayes. Motion carried.

PUBLIC HEARING – Mayor Graham opened the Public Hearing for the consideration of the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Municipal Budget at 7:01 p.m. He called three times for public input but no one came forward. Mayor Graham closed the public hearing at 7:02 p.m.

RESIDENTS: Mayor Pro Tem Mouser asked if anyone wished to come forward to speak to the Council.

Vern Malare inquired as to when the work would begin on the presidential streets, and J. Taylor responded that the bids are being evaluated. They have an award meeting scheduled for tomorrow. It should be on the next committee agenda.

He also voiced his concerns about standing water in swimming pools because of the Zika virus, and Mayor Graham said that citizens should contact code enforcement if they see any problems.

REPORTS:

Clerk’s Report: P. Goodwin read the following requests:

1. Request from St. Clair County Republican Women to conduct a raffle for Cardinal baseball tickets and other items on April 28, 2016 at the KC Hall at 5420 Old Collinsville Road

2. Request from St. Clair Associated Vocational Enterprises, Inc. to conduct a raffle on April 23, 2016 at the KC Hall at 5420 Old Collinsville Road

3. Request from Willard C. Scrivner Public Health Foundation to conduct a raffle for a quilt from approval through May 7, 2016 at the KC Hall at 5420 Old Collinsville Road

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

Mayor’s Report: Mayor Graham asked Brett Schuette of the American Cancer Society to come forward. Mayor Graham presented B. Schuette with a proclamation declaring April 18, 2016 as 80% by 2018 Day in awareness of Colon Cancer.

Mayor Graham also read a proclamation declaring April 30, 2016 as Arbor Day.

He made an announcement that this month’s meeting of the Southwestern Illinois Council of Mayors will be held Thursday, April 28^th at the Community Center in St. Jacob. He asked that the Council contact Jamie, by Friday, April 22^nd to make a reservation.

RESOLUTIONS:

Motion by J. Albrecht and seconded by J. Mouser to consider Resolution Items 1 – 3 under the Omnibus Agreement. All ayes. Motion carried.

J. Albrecht read the following resolutions:

Item 1 – Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an intergovernmental agreement with the O’Fallon Community Consolidated School District 90

Item 2 – Resolution approving and accepting a plat to be known as the Venita Drive and Taylor Road Right-of-Way (ROW) Dedication and Easement Plat

Item 3 – Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Professional Services Contract with SWT for the purpose of performing a design and construction service for the Green Mount Corridor in the amount of $100,200

Motion by J. Albrecht and seconded by R. Kueker to approve resolutions Items 1 – 3 under the previous Omnibus Agreement.

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

ORDINANCES:

1^st Reading –

Motion by J. Albrecht and seconded by G. McCoskey to consider on 1^st Reading, Item 4, an Ordinance amending Section 118.03, Chapter 118: Special Events.

N. Drolet voiced his concern that this Ordinance amendment clashes with First Amendment protection. He has no issue with the staff wanting to streamline the process, however, he said there is no provision for any review by any committee. He added there is no assurance that even if a Council member requested that it be placed on the agenda that it would be honored. He believes it is designed to crush dissent.

Mayor Graham said this was mainly for routine applications.

N. Drolet added he had no concerns with routine applications. He believes alderman should have the option for an application to go before the committee.

M. Bennett made a motion seconded by R. Kueker to amend it to add to C.3, “Or a positive vote of any committee”.

ROLL CALL: McCoskey, aye; Meile, aye; Albrecht, no; Kueker, aye; Mouser, aye; Hagarty, aye; Roach, aye; Smallheer, aye; Bennett, aye; Marsh, aye; Holden, aye; Drolet, aye; Cozad, aye, Gerrish, aye. 13 – ayes; 1 - no. Motion carried.

Vote on motion, as amended:

2nd Readings –

Motion by J. Albrecht and seconded by J. Mouser to consider on 2nd Reading, Items 5 – 8 under the Omnibus Agreement. All ayes. Motion carried.

J. Albrecht read the following:

Item 5 – An Ordinance budgeting for all corporate purposes of the City of O’Fallon, St. Clair County, Illinois for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2016 and ending April 30, 2017

Item 6 – An Ordinance approving the Final Plat of the Reserves of Timber Ridge – Phase 2A.

Item 7 – An Ordinance approving the Final Plat of Illini Trails, 3^rd Addition, Plat 1.

Item 8 – An Ordinance approving the Final Plat of Lake St. Ellen’s Plaza.

Motion by J. Albrecht and seconded by J. Mouser to approve on 2nd Reading, items 5 – 8 under the previous Omnibus Agreement.

STANDING COMMITTEES –

Community Development: J. Albrecht stated they will meet at 6:00 p.m. April 25^that the Public Safety Building.

Public Works: G. McCoskey stated they will meet April 25^that 7:00 p.m. at the Public Safety Building.

M. Bennett stated that he will miss J. Mouser, as this is Jerry’s last meeting.

Finance/Administration: M. Bennett said they met prior to this meeting. M. Bennett made a motion seconded by J. Albrecht to approve Warrant #348 in the amount of $1,448,617.82.

Public Safety: C. Marsh said they will meet May 9th at 5:00 p.m. at the Public Safety Building.

Parks and Environment: R. Holden said they would meet May 9^th at 5:30 p.m. They will be reviewing some studies.

EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Graham stated there is no closed session.

K. Hagarty announced that he and J. Mouser will have their Town Hall meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday here at City Hall, and John West will be the speaker. He will also miss J. Mouser for everything he has done to assist him.

J. Mouser thanked the staff and everyone on the Council. He enjoyed his service to the community.

Mayor Graham added that J. Mouser has served the City well. He was given a standing ovation.

Mayor Graham mentioned that the new Tim Horton groundbreaking ceremony will be held at 11:00 a.m. tomorrow.

He also stated that we were given an award as the third best city for raising a family in the state. Our schools, parks, and library were duly noted. He also reminded everyone to go see the Library updates. Over 160,000 people have used the library this year.

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

The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 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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