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125 S. Center Street City of Collinsville Collinsville, IL 62234 Minutes - Final City Council Councilman Nancy Moss Councilman Jeff Kypta Councilman Jeff Stehman Councilman Cheryl Brombolich Mayor John Miller Interim City Manager Mitch Bair Corporate Counsel Steve Giacoletto City Clerk Kim Wasser Monday, April 25, 2016 7:30 PM Council Chambers A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Mayor Miller called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. B. ROLL CALL Also present was Interim City Manager Mitch Bair, Corporate Counsel Steve Giacoletto and City Clerk Kim Wasser. Present: 5 - Councilman Jeff Kypta, Councilman Jeff Stehman, Councilman Cheryl Brombolich, Councilman Nancy Moss, and Mayor John Miller Absent: 0 C. INVOCATION Delivered by Pastor David Seaton of Collinsville Community Church. D. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE E. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITION/PRESENTATIONS Mayor Miller welcomed and introduced new employees - Troy Turner, City Engineer and Kendra Cunningham, Administrative Assistant in the Community Development Division. F. BUSINESS PRIOR TO PUBLIC INPUT G. SPEAKERS FROM THE FLOOR Joe Ashmann mentioned the TIF program. He spoke of Rural King being an asset to the community that did not obtain TIF funds. He indicated he is opposed to the TIF program. He also indicated the Apex building should have been demolished for additional parking on Main Street. City of Collinsville Page 1 Printed on 6/20/2016 City Council Minutes - Final April 25, 2016 Karen McReynolds suggested establishing liens on properties for those requesting TIF funds in order to recoup money in the event the property is sold during the TIF program years. She also mentioned and suggested a low interest rate TIF loan program. Linda Rayho spoke of the volunteer appreciation dinner as being encouraging and thanked the Mayor, Council and staff. Rob Dorman indicated speakers should declare if they are members of a City board or commission. He played a video clip from previous meeting and a video regarding TIF. He also mentioned the TIF program in O'Fallon. Wendi Valenti thanked Council for hosting a strategic session regarding the TIF program as it increases communication and is helpful for the community. She mentioned the volunteer appreciation dinner and encouraged speakers to talk about positive things occurring in Collinsville. She spoke of the C3 event. Donna Green indicated she previously asked the City how she can help serve her community and she is now a member of the Uptown Development Commission. She mentioned her property taxes dropped due to property value. She indicated she wants to be apart of the solution to improve Collinsville. She challenged and encouraged the Council and citizens to work together. She spoke of the upcoming C3 event and had fliers available. Phil Astrauskas mentioned an article from Belleville News Democrat. He spoke of the gas prices being up. He mentioned the utility tax on his electric bill. He spoke of the TIF program. He mentioned the need of sidewalks in various areas. H. COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS - MAYOR Mayor Miller read the Proclamation for Arbor Day, April 29, and declared April 25 through April 29, 2016 as Arbor Day Appreciation Week. He thanked the Community Appearance Board. He also spoke of the volunteer appreciation dinner. I. COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBERS None. J. COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS - CITY STAFF Interim City Manager Bair clarified that the C3 event was previously known as First Day. This event is to further improve the relationship between the City, community and school district. Mrs. Green has offered to volunteer by chairing this event. He briefly gave an update on infrastructure and the need of sidewalks. He indicated the Public Works department is in the process of completing their streets and sidewalks survey. Future updates to come. City of Collinsville Page 2 Printed on 6/20/2016 City Council Minutes - Final April 25, 2016 K. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Motion to Approve Payment of Bills for the Period Ending April 15, 2016 in the Amount of $425,153.08 Attachments: Agenda Item Report Board List 04-07-16 Board List 04-15-16 2. Motion to Approve Payroll for the Period Ending 4/8/16 in the Amount of $516,714.24 Attachments: Agenda Item Report BRD LST 04-08-16 3. Motion to Approve Minutes of the April 11, 2016 Regular Meeting Attachments: Agenda Item Report 041116RegMtg.pdf 4. Resolution Authorizing Parade Permit for VFW Memorial Day Parade Attachments: Agenda Item Report Resolution Mayor Miller asked if the Council wished to pull any items prior to a Motion. No items were pulled. A motion was made by Councilman Brombolich, seconded by Councilman Stehman, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Kypta, Stehman, Brombolich, Moss, and Miller Nay: 0 Absent: 0 Abstain: 0 L. NEW BUSINESS 1. Ordinance Establishing Salaries/Wages for Full-Time, Non-Union Personnel and Part-Time, Non-Union Personnel Attachments: Agenda Item Report Ordinance Overview by Stacey O'Brien, Human Resource Coordinator, advised this ordinance reflects a 2% promotional salary adjustment for 3 employees of the Police Department (Assistant Chief of Police City of Collinsville Page 3 Printed on 6/20/2016 City Council Minutes - Final April 25, 2016 Boerm, and Police Lieutenants Mackin and Owen). These promotions were effective in 2015; however, salary adjustments were delayed until the anniversary date of such promotions. A motion was made by Councilman Stehman, seconded by Councilman Brombolich to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Kypta, Stehman, Brombolich, Moss, and Miller Nay: 0 Absent: 0 Abstain: 0 2. Resolution Appointing Member to the Collinsville Community Appearance Board (Curtis Nelson) Attachments: Agenda Item Report Resolution Application Overview by Kim Wasser, City Clerk, who advised the Community Appearance Board (CAB) has 2 vacancies. Curtis Nelson recently attended a CAB meeting, expressed interest in participating and submitted his application. Mr. Nelson is a City resident and highly motivated in wanting to improve the appearance of Collinsville. Recently, Mr. Nelson volunteered his services on a CAB landscaping project. Staff recommends approval. A motion was made by Councilman Moss, seconded by Councilman Kypta to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Kypta, Stehman, Brombolich, Moss, and Miller Nay: 0 Absent: 0 Abstain: 0 M. OLD BUSINESS N. CLOSED SESSION Mayor Miller asked for a motion to proceed into Closed Session to discuss in accordance with 5 ILCS 120/2(c): 1. Appointment, employment, compensation, discipline or performance of employees 2. Collective bargaining 5. The purchase or lease of real property 6. The setting of a price for sale or lease of property 11. Pending or Threatened or Imminent Litigation A motion was made by Councilman Brombolich, seconded by Councilman Kypta to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Kypta, Stehman, Brombolich, Moss, and Miller City of Collinsville Page 4 Printed on 6/20/2016 City Council Minutes - Final April 25, 2016 Nay: 0 Absent: 0 Abstain: 0 O. ANNOUNCEMENTS P. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Councilman Kypta, seconded by Councilman Moss to adjourn at 8:05 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Kypta, Stehman, Brombolich, Moss, and Miller Nay: 0 Absent: 0 Abstain: 0 City of Collinsville Page 5 Printed on 6/20/2016