City Council

City of Edwardsville Council Proceedings February 16, 2016 A Public Hearing was held at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 118 Hillsboro Avenue regarding the Business District Plan for the Proposed Edwardsville Town Centre Business District. The hearing was conducted by Aldermen Art Risavy. Chris Byron with Bryon Carlson Petri & Kalb, LLC, and Keith Moran with Moran Economic Development were present to speak in favor of the proposed plan. The hearing concluded at 6:35p.m. The regularly scheduled meeting of the Edwardsville City Council was held at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers with Mayor Patton presiding. Aldermen Louer, Stack, Risavy, Mallon, Krause and Stamer answered present on roll call. Aldermen Tom Butts was excused. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all present. Mayor Patton welcomed everyone in attendance and those viewing on Cable Channel 993 to the meeting and asked if any citizen wished to address the Council. No one came forward. Motion by Stamer, seconded by Stack, to approve the Consent Agenda. Attorney Berkbigler added two (2) Collective Bargaining under Executive Session items. Alderman Stack added item B under Public Safety to read Police Awards. Mayor Patton read Consent Agenda items as follows: Approval of minutes of Council Meeting on February 02, 2016 Activity and Financial Reports: A. Reports of Elected and Appointed Officials: a) City Clerk/Collector – Monthly Financial Report (electronic distribution) b) City Clerk/Collector – Monthly Activity Report c) City Treasurer – Monthly Financial, Quarterly Report d) Police – Monthly Activity Report e) Fire Chief – Monthly Activity Report (Fire and EMS Services) f) Public Works Director – Building, Electrical and Plumbing Permits  B. Circuit Clerk’s Report Group Health Insurance Fund Report - $520,451.42 Executive Session – Review of Closed Session Minutes Executive Session – (2) Collective Bargaining Roll Call on Consent Agenda: Six Ayes, with Aldermen Louer, Stack, Risavy, Mallon, Krause and Stamer voting aye. Motion Carried. Mayor Patton introduced Mary Weishaar with the International Hospitality Program at SIUE to start the presentation of the “Partnership Excellence” certificate being awarded to Joyce Schrader as follows: The International Hospitality Program at SIUE is an organization which has grown and evolved since its inception in 1969. At that time, some university professors recognized that the increasing numbers of international students arriving to attend the university were experiencing many challenges with the differences in language and culture, the need to adapt to different teaching methods and difficulties in finding housing and household goods. As a result, they joined with some interested community families to form what is now known as the International Hospitality Program (IHP). Working closely with the SIUE International Student Services Office, the IHP continues to be an organization which provides friendship to international students at SIUE and welcomes them to our community. IHP’s purpose is to help students adjust to American culture and society while providing a means for our families to learn and understand more about other people and cultures. The organization provides host family assignments to students who request them, social gatherings (a fall picnic, a holiday party, a married couples’ Valentines’ Day party, and a spring dessert event), a Welcome Reception at the beginning of each new semester, and help in securing used furniture and household goods to furnish student apartments. Mayor Patton presented Joyce Schrader with the “Partnership Excellence” as follows: Joyce Schrader and her late husband John were among the early members of the IHP organization, and Joyce continues to devote most of her time, talent, and resources to smoothing the lives of international students so that they can focus on successful completion of their academic programs at SIUE. As a past president of IHP, she continues to be a part of the leadership team for the organization, mentoring new IHP leaders and encouraging new host families. Her enthusiasm for the organization is reflected in her presence at the “Welcome Table” for almost every IHP reception where she makes sure to create connections between host families, International students, and SIUE leaders. Joyce’s boundless energy is shown by her “Two Women and a Van” enterprise which picks up donated furniture and household goods and delivers them to new student apartments every semester. In addition, she is always willing to work with planning committees for IHP social events and hosts new international students every semester. Her assigned students are treated to delicious holiday dinners in her home and outings to the fireworks display on July 4th. In fact, she has hosted so many international students over the years that she now attends their weddings and is currently “American Grandma” to the young children of several international couples. Joyce has truly made International Hospitality Program her life’s work! Joyce Schrader received the certificate of “Partnership Excellence” for her many years of service with IHP with much gratitude towards her colleagues and family. Motion by Stamer, seconded by Stack, to approve a License to Conduct a Raffle for “Stridin & Survivin” with chances to be sold from February 26, 2016 – April 02, 2016. Roll Call: Six Ayes, with Aldermen Louer, Stack, Risavy, Mallon, Krause and Stamer voting aye. Motion Carried. Minutes of the Finance Committee meeting on January 26, 2016 were received for information and file. Motion by Risavy, seconded by Krause, to approve Claims - $628,674.20 (Regular) and $13,188.35 (Library) for a total of $641,862.55. Roll Call: Six Ayes, with Aldermen Louer, Stack, Risavy, Mallon, Krause and Stamer voting aye. Motion Carried. Application for Tourism Funding Festivals, Conferences, Sporting Events was received for information and file. Finance Committee will meet on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at 4:30 p.m. in the Governor Edwards Conference Room. Public Safety Committee will meet on Monday, February 22, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. in the Governor Edwards Conference Room. Director of Police Jay Keeven briefly discussed the award ceremony that was held at the Wildey Theatre Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. as follows: Unit Award: Sergeant Timothy Gallion, Officer Andrew Feller, Officer Anthony Dietz, Officer Matthew Evers, Officer Conor Hoyland Second Unit Award: Lieutenant Michael Fillback, Officer Matthew Evers, Officer Andrew Feller, Officer Kimberly Reiniger, Officer Jason Penick, Telecommunicator Brenton Hurst Life Saving Award: Sergeant Mathew Breihan, Sergeant Brandn Whittaker, Officer Andrew Feller Medal of Valor: Sergeant Michael Lybarger, Detective Jacob Germann, Detective Derrick Fitzgerald, Special Agent Matthew Senci Chief Keeven noted that is nice to take time to take a deep breath and take a look at the great work that our staff does on a daily basis. And this is our way of recognizing that hard work. Mayor Patton also expressed his gratitude to our honorees and those men and women do for our city. Public Services Committee will meet on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. in the Governor Edwards Conference Room. Minutes of Administrative & Community Service Committee meeting on January 14, 2016 were received for information and file. Motion by Louer, seconded by Stamer, to award bid for Joe Glik poured in place recycled rubber playground surface – Ecoturf Surfacing LLC in the amount of 10,106.25 – project funded through Madison County Sustainability Grant. Roll Call: Six Ayes, with Aldermen Louer, Stack, Risavy, Mallon, Krause and Stamer voting aye. Motion Carried. Motion by Louer, seconded by Stamer, to approve the Fair Housing Resolution. Roll Call: Six Ayes, with Aldermen Louer, Stack, Risavy, Mallon, Krause and Stamer voting aye. Motion Carried. Motion by Louer, seconded by Stamer, to approve a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Apply for Community Development Block Grant Funds from Madison County. Roll Call: Six Ayes, with Aldermen Louer, Stack, Risavy, Mallon, Krause and Stamer voting aye. Motion Carried. Ordinance Authorizing the Imposition of a Cable and Video Service Provider Fee and PEG Access Support Fee was filed for second reading. Ordinance Approving the Transfer of Volume Cap in Connection with Private Activity Bond Issues and Related Matters was filed for second reading. Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes of 11/23/15 were received for information and file. Administrative & Community Service Committee will meet on Thursday, February 25, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. in the Governor Edwards Conference Room. Aldermen Risavy exited the meeting at 7:25 p.m. Council recessed and went into Closed Session at 7:25 p.m. Council reconvened into Open Session at 8:05 p.m. Approval of Release of Executive Session Minutes as Presented and Proposed by City Attorney. Motion by Stack, seconded by Stamer, to approve the release of Executive Session minutes. Roll Call: Five Ayes, with Aldermen Louer, Stack, Mallon, Krause and Stamer voting aye. Motion Carried. Motion by Stack, seconded by Stamer, to approve a Resolution to Ratify Collective Bargaining Agreement with Laborer’s International Union of North America Local No. 397 (Community Service Officers). Roll Call: Five Ayes, with Aldermen Louer, Stack, Mallon, Krause and Stamer voting aye. Motion Carried. Council adjourned. _______________________________ Hal Patton, Mayor Attest: _____________________________________ Dennis W. McCracken, City Clerk/Collector