Public Health & Housing Committee

City of Belleville Public Health and Housing Committee City Hall 2nd Floor Conference Room Meeting Minutes Wednesday, August 7, 2019 In Attendance: Members: Alderwoman Joe Hazel (Chairman), Ward 1 Present Alderman Carmen Duco, Ward 2 Present Alderman Scott Ferguson, Ward 3 Excused Alderman Raffi Ovian, Ward 4 Present Alderman Roger Barfield, Ward 8 Present Citizen Member Tricia Tialdo Present Staff: Mayor Mark W. Eckert Annissa McCaskill, Interim Director of Residential and Commercial Development Services Jeff Heidorn, Building Commissioner Matt Eiskant, Assistant Chief of Police Guests: City Treasurer Dean Hardt Michael Hagberg Alderman Phil Elmore, Ward Alderman Kent Randle I. Call to Order Chairman Hazel called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. II. Roll Call of Members/Staff Roll Call of members was taken. Attendance was noted as provided above. III. Approval of the Minutes The minutes from the July 24, 2019 minutes were approved with the correction of the address being 9823 West Main instead of 9023 West Main. IV. Emergency Procedures Alderman Hazel provided the emergency procedures, if necessary, for those present. V. Public Participation Michael Hagberg expressed concerns regarding two City-owned lots, 708 West and 723 West Monroe and provided pictures. His concerns were regarding the maintenance of the properties, which is contracted. He explained that he had not done a report of concern because he knew he would be attending the meeting. Michael Buetner addressed the Committee regarding his concerns regarding dumpsters owned by Lindenwood University not properly placed on Lindenwood’s property. Mr. Buettner advised that homeless people are sleeping/living in the dumpsters. He urged that Lindenwood should be required to place the dumpsters on their own property and their security should ensuring the dumpsters are being utilized properly. He also expressed concerns regarding where the students would be staying once school commenced. Alderwoman Carmen Duco provided information from Lindenwood regarding which homes would/would not be occupied and the security procedures for the area. VI. New Business There was none VII. Old Business 1. Update on demolitions Interim Director Annissa McCaskill provided information and a pictures regarding demolition of 404 East Main Street due to structural issues. Information was also provided regarding an emergency demolition at 724 West Lincoln by Building Commissioner Jeff Heidorn. There were discussions regarding the upcoming demolition bid process. 2. Vacant Properties Interim Director Annissa McCaskill explained the difference between a vacant property and an unoccupied property, as there was confusion. A “vacant property” is one which has code issues and/or has been deemed unsafe per the Building Commissioner. Additionally, the language places the responsibility of the solely on the Building Commissioner for all inspections. The Committee discussed the possible need to provide parameters and a definitive timeline for the “pilot” initiated in 2018. After discussion, the Committee agreed that the Ordinance should be forwarded to Ordinance and Legal Committee to clarify and streamline the mechanisms in the ordinance. 3. Miscellaneous/ Aldermanic Discussion There was none With no further comment, the meeting adjourned at 7:58 pm _________________________________________________ Joe Hazel, Chairman Date Alderman, Ward 1