City Council
Regular MeetingCollinsville, IL · July 23, 2018
Minutes
125 S. Center Street
City of Collinsville Collinsville, IL 62234
Minutes - Final
City Council
Councilman Jeff Stehman
Councilman Cheryl Brombolich
Councilman Donna Green
Councilman David Jerome
Mayor John Miller
City Manager Mitch Bair
Corporate Counsel Steve Giacoletto
City Clerk Kim Wasser
Monday, July 23, 2018 7:00 PM Council Chambers
A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Meeting called to order by Mayor Miller at 7:00 pm.
B. ROLL CALL
Also present: Assistant City Manager Derek Jackson, Corporate Counsel Steve Giacoletto and
Deputy Clerk Kendra Cunningham.
Present: 5 - Councilman David Jerome, Councilman Cheryl Brombolich,
Councilman Jeff Stehman, Councilman Donna Green, and Mayor John
Miller
Absent: 0
C. INVOCATION
Delivered by Pastor David Amsden of Navigation Church.
D. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Recited.
E. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITION/PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of the July 2018 Yard of the Month Award to Dianne Briddell of
16 Somerset Place
Attachments: Agenda Item Report
Mayor Miller announced this item was being pulled from the agenda as the recipients were unable to
attend.
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2. New Employee Introductions:
Jessica Wiedeman - Superintendent of Aquatics
Cheryl Riley - Superintendent of Recreation
Jeff Svoboda - part time Property Maintenance Inspector
Mayor Miller introduced and welcomed the new City employees.
F. BUSINESS PRIOR TO PUBLIC INPUT
1. Ordinance Rezoning Real Estate Owned by Text Party Inc. Located at
107-109 E. Main St. to a Planned Uptown Collinsville District
Attachments: Agenda Item Report
Ordinance
Planning Commission Staff Report
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes 071218 - Draft
Overview by Community Development Director David Bookless, who advised 107-109 E. Main St.,
Monster Vinyl, is asking to rezone from B-2 to Planned UCD in order to allow for a recording studio.
He advised that a recording studio is a planned use. He indicated the Planning Commission
recommended approval with conditions to include a sound and vibration absorption to be in place as
well as no live performances to be allowed without first obtaining a special event permit. He displayed
an aerial map of the location. Staff has reviewed and is satisfied with the sound baffling plans.
Councilman Jerome indicated planned districts are preferred to allow for variability to which Director
Bookless agreed.
Mayor Miller asked if the plans have been reviewed by the Building Official and Fire personnel.
Director Bookless advised a development assistance team meeting occurred at which time plans were
reviewed by such personnel.
A motion was made by Councilman Jerome, seconded by Councilman
Brombolich to approve. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Jerome, Brombolich, Stehman, Green, and Miller
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
Abstain: 0
G. COUNCIL DISCUSSION
1. Discussion Regarding the Amendment of the Liquor Code
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Attachments: Staff Memo
Draft Liquor Code Ordinance 2018 - 2 redline
Draft Liquor Code Ordinance 2018 - 2 clean
Asst. City Manager Jackson indicated this as a continued discussion regarding the amendments to the
City's liquor code. The draft ordinance was posted online and distributed to Council for review.
Various discussions were had regarding the mobile bartender aspect and Corporate Counsel has
added language to ensure professionalism with such. He asked Council for additional questions or
concerns regarding the draft ordinance before presenting at the August 13 meeting.
Councilman Brombolich indicated the amendments are clear.
Councilman Stehman clarified that this ordinance is similar to that of other municipalities to which Asst.
City Manager Jackson concurred. He (Jackson) further advised staff contacted the State of Illinois
Liquor Control Commission for guidance.
Mayor Miller inquired of dram shop insurance for a mobile bartender. Attorney Giacoletto advised
each vendor will be required to have insurance and proof will be required to be submitted along with
their application.
H. SPEAKERS FROM THE FLOOR
None.
I. COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS - MAYOR
Mayor Miller mentioned Kruta's Bakery receiving the Illinois Made Award. He spoke of the Smokin'
on Main BBQ event to be held this coming weekend.
J COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBERS
Councilman Brombolich clarified the Smokin' on Main event is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday.
K. COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS - CITY STAFF
Asst. City Manager Jackson played a video from City Manager Bair regarding City updates. He
spoke of Governor Rauner presenting a grant awarded to the Collinsville Fire Dept. for the purchase
of equipment. He spoke of the Horseradish Fest that was recently held on Main Street. This was the
first time the event was held in the Uptown area. This year marks the first time the Horseradish Fest
has made a profit with an estimated attendance of 24,000 people. He spoke of the event having an
economic impact to the City of $1.8 million. He mentioned the upcoming Smokin' on Main event.
Asst. City Manager Jackson indicated that all of the Smokin' on Main proceeds will be donated to the
Collinsville Food Pantry and U.S. Veteran's Foundation. He mentioned Gov. Rauner and State Fire
Marshal hosting the grant presentation in Collinsville.
Councilman Brombolich inquired of the additional grant listed. Fire Chief Kevin Edmond advised the
Fire Department was also awarded a $2,950 grant from Factory Mutual Global Insurance for
inspections and fire plans.
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Mayor Miller indicated the $26,000 grant represents 10 full sets of personal protective equipment
(turnout gear). He advised the State gave $2.2 million in grants with majority going towards volunteer
departments.
L. CONSENT AGENDA
Deputy City Clerk Cunningham read the Consent Agenda. Councilman Brombolich inquired of the
ending date for Payroll as the item reads June 30 but the slide indicates June 15. Asst. City Manager
Jackson indicated the slide had a typo and should read ending date of June 30. Councilman Jerome
asked that the approval of the minutes from the July 9 meeting to be pulled from Consent and placed
as a New Business item. Mayor Miller announced that item #3. Motion to Approve Minutes of the
July 9 meeting will be placed as a New Business item and voted on separately.
1. Motion to Approve Payment of Bills for the Period Ending July 13, 2018, in
the Amount of $1,428,343.07
Attachments: Agenda Item Report
BOARD LIST 06-01-18
BOARD LIST 07-06-18
BOARD LIST 07-13-18
2. Motion to Approve Payroll for the Period Ending June 30, 2018, in the
Amount of $656,212.20
Attachments: Agenda Item Report
Board List 07-06-18.pdf
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 Stehman, seconded
by Councilman Green, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Jerome, Brombolich, Stehman, Green, and Miller
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
Abstain: 0
M. NEW BUSINESS
1. Ordinance Establishing a Cool Cities Committee for the City of Collinsville,
Illinois
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Attachments: Agenda Item Report
Ordinance
Green Business Challenge
Overview by Asst. City Manager Jackson, who advised this ordinance would establish an advisory
committee. He mentioned other municipalities that has a Cool Cities Committee and indicated it is a
Sierra Club initiative. Their goal is to reduce a community's carbon footprint. The committee will be
comprised of 5 volunteer members consisting of staggered 3 year terms.
Mayor Miller indicated he watched the meeting in which several individuals spoke of their efforts to
which he was in agreement with. He recently was informed that some of the apartment complexes do
not have recycling available and asked that the committee look into options.
A motion was made by Councilman Green, seconded by Councilman
Brombolich to approve. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Jerome, Brombolich, Stehman, Green, and Miller
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
Abstain: 0
2. Ordinance to Award Bid and Authorize Purchase of Six (6) Drinking
Fountains from Most Dependable Fountains in the Amount of $16,320
Attachments: Agenda Item Report
Ordinance
MDF Bid
Kimberly Caughran, Parks and Recreation Director, advised the City received 1 bid for the
replacement of drinking fountains within Woodland Park which is a part of the 2018 Metro East Parks
and Recreation District grant. The project cost came in under budget and will be part of the 40%
reimbursed grant funding. She indicated this project will replace 6 fountains in Woodland Park. All 6
fountains will be ADA accessible and 3 will have a pet bowl.
A motion was made by Councilman Jerome, seconded by Councilman Green
to approve. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Jerome, Brombolich, Stehman, Green, and Miller
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
Abstain: 0
3. Ordinance Authorizing a Professional Service Agreement with R.E. Pedrotti
Co., Inc. in the Amount of $30,510 (Wastewater Treatment Plant's Software
and Hardware Upgrade for Security Control and Data Acquisition)
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Attachments: Agenda Item Report
Ordinance
REP Proposal
Overview by Public Works Director Dennis Kress, who advised this ordinance will provide for an
upgrade to the Security Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system at the Wastewater Treatment
Plant. He described the program as the "brains" behind the treatment plant as it coordinates all the
various functions. He spoke of the system as being outdated. He briefly highlighted what the system
does and the importance of its operations. Staff recommends approval.
Councilman Jerome asked if the software was an annual update or a one time purchase to which
Director Kress advised it will be a one time purchase with updates included. He (Kress) spoke of
issues with the previous vendor and the lack of service.
A motion was made by Councilman Brombolich, seconded by Councilman
Stehman to approve. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Jerome, Brombolich, Stehman, Green, and Miller
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
Abstain: 0
4. Ordinance Authorizing an Environmental Land Use Control (ELUC) for the
City Owned Landfill
Attachments: Agenda Item Report
Ordinance
Environmental Land Use Control
Director Kress spoke of the ordinance as being required by the Illinois Pollution Control in efforts to
finalize the closing of the landfill. He acknowledge the fact that the City has attempted to close the
landfill for many years. He indicated the ordinance will restrict specific uses for the property. He
advised the EPA will receive the final landfill monitoring report in February 2019 and upon approval,
the City will submit an application to the EPA for permanent closure. He indicated he does not
foresee issues.
Councilman Brombolich inquired of future property uses. Director Kress advised the property could
be used for various activities but not occupied on a 24 hour basis.
Councilman Stehman inquired of the county erecting an overpass in the area. Director Kress indicated
the proposed overpass will be adjacent to the property.
A motion was made by Councilman Jerome, seconded by Councilman Green
to approve. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Jerome, Brombolich, Stehman, Green, and Miller
Nay: 0
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Absent: 0
Abstain: 0
5. Motion to Approve Minutes of the July 9, 2018 Meeting
Attachments: Agenda Item Report
07092018RegMtg.pdf
A motion was made by Councilman Brombolich, seconded by Councilman
Stehman to approve. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Brombolich, Stehman, Green, and Miller
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
Abstain: 1 - Jerome
N. OLD BUSINESS
O. CLOSED SESSION
P. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Q. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Councilman Stehman, seconded by Councilman Green
to adjourn at 7:36 pm. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Jerome, Brombolich, Stehman, Green, and Miller
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
Abstain: 0
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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.
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Agenda
City of Collinsville
125 S. Center Street
Collinsville, IL 62234
Regular Meeting Agenda
Monday, July 23, 2018
7:00 PM
Council Chambers
City Council
Councilman Jeff Stehman
Councilman Cheryl Brombolich
Councilman Donna Green
Councilman David Jerome
Mayor John Miller
City Manager Mitch Bair
Corporate Counsel Steve Giacoletto
City Clerk Kim Wasser
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda July 23, 2018
A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
C. INVOCATION
D. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
E. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITION/PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of the July 2018 Yard of the Month Award to Dianne Briddell of
16 Somerset Place
Attachments: Agenda Item Report
2. New Employee Introductions:
Jessica Wiedeman - Superintendent of Aquatics
Cheryl Riley - Superintendent of Recreation
Jeff Svoboda - part time Property Maintenance Inspector
F. BUSINESS PRIOR TO PUBLIC INPUT
1. Ordinance Rezoning Real Estate Owned by Text Party Inc. Located at
107-109 E. Main St. to a Planned Uptown Collinsville District
Attachments: Agenda Item Report
Ordinance
Planning Commission Staff Report
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes 071218 - Draft
G. COUNCIL DISCUSSION
1. Discussion Regarding the Amendment of the Liquor Code
Attachments: Staff Memo
Draft Liquor Code Ordinance 2018 - 2 redline
Draft Liquor Code Ordinance 2018 - 2 clean
H. SPEAKERS FROM THE FLOOR
Speakers may address the Council under the terms of Ordinance No. 4765. Time is
limited to 4 minutes per speaker. Please refer to the last page of the agenda for
specific rules governing input.
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I. COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS - MAYOR
J COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBERS
K. COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS - CITY STAFF
L. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Motion to Approve Payment of Bills for the Period Ending July 13, 2018, in
the Amount of $1,428,343.07
Attachments: Agenda Item Report
BOARD LIST 06-01-18
BOARD LIST 07-06-18
BOARD LIST 07-13-18
2. Motion to Approve Payroll for the Period Ending June 30, 2018, in the
Amount of $656,212.20
Attachments: Agenda Item Report
Board List 07-06-18.pdf
3. Motion to Approve Minutes of the July 9, 2018 Meeting
Attachments: Agenda Item Report
07092018RegMtg.pdf
M. NEW BUSINESS
1. Ordinance Establishing a Cool Cities Committee for the City of Collinsville,
Illinois
Attachments: Agenda Item Report
Ordinance
Green Business Challenge
2. Ordinance to Award Bid and Authorize Purchase of Six (6) Drinking Fountains
from Most Dependable Fountains in the Amount of $16,320
Attachments: Agenda Item Report
Ordinance
MDF Bid
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3. Ordinance Authorizing a Professional Service Agreement with R.E. Pedrotti
Co., Inc. in the Amount of $30,510 (Wastewater Treatment Plant's Software
and Hardware Upgrade for Security Control and Data Acquisition)
Attachments: Agenda Item Report
Ordinance
REP Proposal
4. Ordinance Authorizing an Environmental Land Use Control (ELUC) for the
City Owned Landfill
Attachments: Agenda Item Report
Ordinance
Environmental Land Use Control
N. OLD BUSINESS
O. CLOSED SESSION
Discuss in accordance with 5 ILCS 120/2(c):
1. Appointment, employment, compensation, discipline or performance of employees
2. Collective bargaining
3. The selection or performance of a person in a public office
5. The purchase or lease of real property
6. The setting of a price for sale or lease of property
7. The sale or purchase of securities, investments, or investment contracts.
8. Security procedures
11. Pending or Threatened or Imminent Litigation
21. Discussion of Closed Meeting minutes
P. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Q. ADJOURNMENT
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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.
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