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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 City Manager Mitch Bair Corporate Counsel Steve Giacoletto City Clerk Kim Wasser Monday, April 10, 2017 7:00 PM Council Chambers A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Mayor Miller called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. B. ROLL CALL Also present: City Manager Mitch Bair, Corporate Counsel Steve Giacoletto, and City Clerk Kim Wasser. Present: 5 - Councilman Nancy Moss, Councilman Jeff Kypta, Councilman Jeff Stehman, Councilman Cheryl Brombolich, and Mayor John Miller Absent: 0 C. INVOCATION Delivered by Pastor Myles Holmes of Revive Church. D. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Recited. E. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITION/PRESENTATIONS 1. Presentation of the Empty Bowl Fundraiser check to the Collinsville Food Pantry Eva Giovando and members of the Collinsville Womens Club presented a check from the Empty Bowl fundraiser to the Collinsville Food Pantry Director Angel Lipham. She indicated the event was a success and they raised more money than last year. The Empty Bowl event raised $14,265.46 this year. Ms. Lipham thanked the Collinsville Womens Club for hosting the event. Ms. Giovando announced the Fire Dept. won "The Best Soup" contest. City of Collinsville Page 1 Printed on 4/26/2017 City Council Minutes - Final April 10, 2017 Mayor Miller spoke on behalf of the Council and thanked the Collinsville Womens Club and volunteers for their efforts. F. BUSINESS PRIOR TO PUBLIC INPUT G. COUNCIL DISCUSSION H. SPEAKERS FROM THE FLOOR Robert Thiel thanked Councilmen Moss and Kypta for their years of service. He congratulated newly elected Councilmen David Jerome and Donna Green. Myrna Parker spoke of a concern regarding the Sumner Blvd. area. She spoke of 138 Sumner Blvd. as being a 2 story home with an adjacent garage and apartments. The home is no longer owner occupied and Section 8 housing assistance is being sought by the landlord. She indicated a City employee currently owns the home. She mentioned various issues occuring at the home. She spoke of the impact to the neighborhood. She indicated neighbors were not notified of the HUD proposal. Karen McReynolds thanked Councilmen Moss and Kypta for their years of dedication and service to citizens. She spoke of their individual attributes that they brought to the Council. She spoke of their campaign. Mary Drumm thanked Councilmen Moss and Kypta. She spoke of a newspaper article in which Donna Green and David Jerome commented about negativity at Council meetings. She talked about the public needing to speak up when necessary. She indicated some people told her they will not speak up for fear of retaliation and others do not believe it would beneficial. Phil Astrauskas thanks Councilmen Moss and Kypta and welcomed new councilmembers. He indicated a low voter turnout. He mentioned the need of a townhall meeting format. He indicated he was upset that nothing was sent out on how to arrange for a large trash pick up or the utility tax rebate. He advised that he was a landlord and indicated that communities cannot dictate Section 8 house. Kim Kitson indicated she is a resident of Sumner Blvd. and advised the issue is not a racial matter. She spoke of a decrease in property values due to the issues at the home. I. COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS - MAYOR Mayor Miller thanked the Womens Club for Empty Bowl fundraiser. He also thanked organizations, Burnout Alley Car Club and Sunrise Kiwanis, who pick up trash along Beltline Road. He also recognized retiring City employee Steven Pete Moulton for his 28 years of service in the water department. He made reference to comments made from the podium and in the newspaper as ways of bullying people. He reference a newspaper editorial about his use of a handicap permit. He indicated the City of Collinsville Page 2 Printed on 4/26/2017 City Council Minutes - Final April 10, 2017 author of the editorial did not ask him about his disability but he stopped by his home to talk to him. He advised he later received an email saying he was not permitted on the gentleman's property. He indicated the article had false information. He referred to Collinsville as a great city with a wonderful community. He advised Council and staff try to do the best they can for everyone. J. COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBERS Councilman Kypta congratulated newly elected Councilmen Green and Jerome and thanked all the voters for participating. Councilman Moss thanked the voters for allowing her to serve the citizens for the past 12 years. She talked about her service and voting history. She congratulated the new Councilmembers Donna Green and David Jerome and wished Council the best. Councilman Stehman addressed the Sumner Blvd. complaint and spoke of his concerns about properties not being taken care of. He agreed that the City can not do anything about allowing for Section 8 housing assistance. He indicated Collinsville has the lowest owner occupied residential property which may cause a lack of ownerships responsibilities. He advised this issue is not about race or income level but a lack in property maintenance. Councilman Brombolich addressed Mr. Astrauskas' concerns that people were not notified about utility tax rebate program and recalled that Finance Director Ammann reported the program was printed on the water bills. She also addressed his concerns regarding the large trash pick-up and indicated that program can be scheduled for calling Allied Waste at 656-6883. She indicated additional information can be found on the City's website. Mayor Miller indicated the Sumner Blvd. issue was brought to his attention earlier today and City Manager Bair will address concerns during his comments. K. COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS - CITY STAFF City Manager Bair advised information will be forwarded to the Community Development Department for further investigation. He confirmed that the City cannot dictate Section 8 but will address code enforcement violations. City is looking into additional avenues of communication regarding trash automation and utility tax rebate. He indicated this information was printed on all water bills and Republic Services will be sending out information. He encouraged residents to contact City Hall with questions. Director Ammann advised Republic Services mailed out flyers regarding the new services and will be doing so again. He advised proactive communication is forthcoming. City of Collinsville Page 3 Printed on 4/26/2017 City Council Minutes - Final April 10, 2017 L. CONSENT AGENDA City Clerk Wasser read the Consent Agenda items. 1. Motion to Approve Payment of Bills for the Period Ending March 24, 2017 in the Amount of $147,409.59 Attachments: Agenda Item Report Board List 03-24-17 2. Motion to Approve Payroll for the Period Ending March 24, 2017 in the Amount of $521,737.57 Attachments: Agenda Item Report Board List 03-24-17 3. Motion to Approve Minutes of the March 27, 2017 Meeting Attachments: Agenda Item Report 032717 RegMtg.pdf 4. Resolution Reappointing a Member to the Police Pension Board (Tamara Ammann) 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 Moss, seconded by Councilman Kypta, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Moss, Kypta, Stehman, Brombolich, and Miller Nay: 0 Absent: 0 Abstain: 0 M. NEW BUSINESS 1. Ordinance Approving the Transfer of 2017 Volume Cap to City of Aurora Attachments: Agenda Item Report Ordinance Overview by Director Ammann, who advised the City has been allocated $2,475,400 of volume cap She explained that volume cap is permission to issue that much in private activity bonds. She indicated that City has no intention of issuing private activity bonds, this ordinance allows for it to be allocated to City of Collinsville Page 4 Printed on 4/26/2017 City Council Minutes - Final April 10, 2017 the City of Aurora which will allow us to participate in a first-time homebuyers program. She reminded Council that the City has participated in this program for the past several years but split the volume cap with SWIDA (Southwestern Illinois Development Authority). She was informed by SWIDA that they are not in need of additional volume cap this year so the ordinance calls for all to go to the City of Aurora. Councilman Brombolich inquired of a list of local banks participating in the program. Director Ammann advised larger banks are participating, such as Wells Fargo and Bank of America. She also advised she has referred our small banks to participate. A motion was made by Councilman Brombolich, seconded by Councilman Stehman to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Moss, Kypta, Stehman, Brombolich, and Miller Nay: 0 Absent: 0 Abstain: 0 2. Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of Personal Property Owned by the City of Collinsville (2003 Ford F550 Dump Truck) Attachments: DumpTruckSurplusPropertyAgendaItem_041017.docx Ordinance Sugar Creek Township Proposal Public Works Director Dennis Kress reminded Council of the approved purchase of a 2017 Ford F550 dump truck to replace a 2003 Ford F550. A trade-in allowance of $6,700 was offered by Landmark Ford for the 2003 Ford F550. Sugar Creek Township has offered to purchase the 2003 Ford F550 dump truck for $15,000. This is a $8,300 savings increase to the City through the efforts of Street Dept. Foreman Mike Prosser. This ordinance declares the 2003 Ford F550 as surplus and allows for the sale of the truck to Sugar Creek Township in the amount of $15,000. Staff recommends approval. Councilman Moss thanked Foreman Prosser for his efforts. Councilman Brombolich also thanked Foreman Prosser for his efforts. Director Kress advised he will be proposing the same concept regarding a tandem dump truck. A motion was made by Councilman Moss, seconded by Councilman Brombolich to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Moss, Kypta, Stehman, Brombolich, and Miller Nay: 0 Absent: 0 City of Collinsville Page 5 Printed on 4/26/2017 City Council Minutes - Final April 10, 2017 Abstain: 0 N. OLD BUSINESS 1. Resolution Recognizing ILLINOISouth as the City's Certified Tourism Bureau Attachments: Agenda Item Report Resolution City Clerk Wasser advised item was previously tabled on March 27, 2017. A motion was made by Councilman Kypta, seconded by Councilman Stehman to un-table the item. The motion carried by the following vote: Moss - Yes Kypta - Yes Stehman - Yes Brombolich -Yes Miller - Yes Mayor Miller advised the City has used ILLINOISouth since 2004. The City has partnered with Gateway Center and Cahokia Mounds for tourism advertisements. ILLINOISouth has given the City marketing support for City events and Uptown area. They offer a quarterly newsletter and visitor's guide. He explained the resolution establishes ILLINOISouth as the City's certified tourism bureau and its importance of allowing the City to make this decision. A motion was made by Councilman Moss, seconded by Councilman Stehman to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Moss, Kypta, Stehman, Brombolich, and Miller Nay: 0 Absent: 0 Abstain: 0 O. CLOSED SESSION P. ANNOUNCEMENTS Q. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Councilman Kypta, seconded by Councilman Moss to adjourn at 7:48 pm. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Moss, Kypta, Stehman, Brombolich, and Miller Nay: 0 Absent: 0 Abstain: 0 City of Collinsville Page 6 Printed on 4/26/2017 City Council Minutes - Final April 10, 2017 ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL DURING SPEAKERS FROM THE FLOOR Below are the rules for input during City Council meetings as set out in Ordinance No. 4765 entitled “Ordinance Governing Speakers From the Floor During Meetings of the City Council and the Commission, Boards, and Sub-Bodies of Collinsville, Illinois”. Speakers may address the Council during the time designated as Speakers From the Floor on the agenda. RULE 1: Speakers shall be allowed only during “Speakers from the Floor,” or at any other time if requested by a member of the City Council. RULE 2: Input must relate to a matter under the authority of the City of Collinsville. RULE 3: Upon request by the meeting Chairman for speakers from the floor, a prospective speaker shall express the desire to speak, be recognized by the meeting Chairman, approach the designated podium, and state their name and general subject matter to which they will address the City Council. RULE 4: After establishing their identity, prospective speakers shall immediately address only the City Council. RULE 5: Each speaker is limited to four (4) minutes to address the City Council. No extensions will be granted and no time shall be compensated to the speaker resulting from interruptions by or discussion with the City Council, City Manager, or any other City officer or employee. RULE 6: Speakers shall address only the City Council collectively or its members individually. Speakers shall speak to issues and shall refrain from personal attacks on City appointed officials and employees. Speakers may not address issues related to pending litigation in which the City or its subsidiary bodies, officers, agents, employees, boards or commissions is a party. RULE 7: Speakers shall not be permitted to advertise, solicit, request, urge, summon, or cajole the City Council or the general public, except as otherwise provided for herein, with regard to any products, goods, services, information, gains, losses, advantages, consequences, or any other similar matter, notwithstanding that there may or may not be any pecuniary, monetary, financial or property gain, loss, or benefit to the speaker or any other person or entity. RULE 8: Speakers shall act and speak with decorum and conform to conventional social manners in speech, writing, dress, and behavior. The audience shall refrain from conduct that disrupts the meeting in any way such as clapping, booing, loud talking or outbursts. A speaker may be immediately terminated at the meeting Chairman’s discretion. RULE 9: Determination of breaches of this Ordinance shall be made by the meeting Chairman. The meeting Chairman customarily will warn the speaker or members of the audience of inappropriate behavior through one warning use of the gavel. Subsequent inappropriate behavior shall result in the immediate removal of the responsible parties at the discretion of the meeting Chairman. City of Collinsville Page 7 Printed on 4/26/2017