CITY OF ALTON

ALTON, ILLINOIS

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AGENDA

APRIL 21, 2008

1.         Call to Order.

2.         Roll Call.

3.         Audit of Accounts.

4.         Laid Over Resolution, re:  That the attached Ordinance Regulating Tree

            Trimmers be considered. 

5.         Resolution, re:   That the Deputy Comptroller be authorized to purchase

            two spas, based upon quotes provided by Parrott Pointe Marine, at a

            cost not to exceed $10,000 from the Marina Riverfront $0.10 account.

6.         Resolution, re:   That the Deputy Comptroller be authorized to purchase

            necessary hardware, software and software support for the Alton Marina,

            based upon quotes provided by Parrott Pointe Marine, at a cost not to exceed

            $23,000 from the Marina Riverfront $0.10 account.

7.         Resolution, re:  That Section 6B of Chapter 1 of Title 4 of the City Code be

            amended to increase the yearly fees for regulatory certificates in the City.

8.         Resolution, re:  That a Special Event Liquor License be granted to St. Mary’s

            Catholic Church for their annual Parish Summerfest to be held June 7th and

            8th, 2008.

9.         Resolution, re:   That Ordinance No. 7054 be hereby amended to provide as

            shown on the attached Ordinance regarding the third amendment to a

            mining lease pertaining to city owned real property.  

10.       Adjourn.

                                                                                                            JOE MAHER

                                                                                                            CHAIRMAN

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CITY OF ALTON

      ALTON CITY COUNCIL

                                                                                    April 9, 2008

            A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Alton, Illinois was held in the City Council Chambers, City Hall Building, Alton, Illinois at the hour of 7:30 p.m. on the above date.

            The meeting was called to order by Mayor Sandidge.

            The Council Members present on call of the roll:

            PRESENT:  Hanrahan, Martin, Brake, Fleming, Boulds – 5

            ABSENT:    Ryan, Maher - 2

            Mayor Sandidge led the Pledge to the Flag.

            At this time, Mayor Sandidge announced a moment of silence in memory of Phil Howard, a retired Alton firefighter.

            The Clerk read the following Notice of Public Hearing.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

            A public hearing will be held in the City Council Chambers in the City Hall Building, 101 East Third Street, Alton, Illinois, on April 9, 2008, at 7:30 P.M., regarding the issuance by the Health and Educational Facilities Authority of the State of Missouri (the “Authority”) of its revenue bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $500,000,000 for the purpose of making a loan to BJC Health System, a Missouri nonprofit corporation, (and its affiliates) to refund certain revenue Bonds of the Authority and to finance, refinance, reimburse and refund the costs of health care facilities to be owned and opera-ted by the corporation (or its affiliates).  An amount not to exceed $50,000,000 of the bonds will be used to pay or reimburse the costs of acquisition, construction, renovation, equipping and installation of buildings, equipment, software and other health care facilities owned and operated by Alton Memorial Hospital, One Memorial Drive, Alton, Illinois 62002.  The hearing will be open to the public.

                                                                                    Mary T. Boulds

                                                                                    City Clerk, City of Alton, Illinois

            Mayor Sandidge asked if there were any questions or comments from the Aldermen.

            Alderman Fleming asked for an explanation and how it involves the City of Alton.

            A representative of BJC Health System was present to offer an explanation to the City Council.

            Mayor Sandidge asked if there were any questions or comments from the Public.

            There were no questions or comments from the Public.

            Mr. Brake made a motion, seconded by Mr. Fleming, that said Public Hearing adjourn.  The motion passed by the following vote:

            AYES:  Hanrahan, Martin, Brake, Fleming, Boulds – 5

            NAYS:  None – 0

            ABSENT:  Ryan, Maher – 2

            The Public Hearing adjourned at 7:35 p.m.

COUNCIL MINUTES, COMMUNICATIONS, REPORT OF OFFICERS

            The Clerk presented the following Council Meeting Minutes of March 26, 2008 and the following Communications: Illinois State Police, re: Forfeiture check; Dan Beiser, Illinois State Representative for the 111th District, re: A sponsor and strong advocate for the passage of Senate Bill 2052; Jim Watson, Illinois State Representative for the 97th District, re: Optimism that the Alton area will receive funding for the Flood Prevention Act; Frank C. Watson, Illinois State Senator for the 51st Senate District, re: Support for Senate Bill 2052; The National Arbor Day Foundation, re: Congratulations to Alton on being named as a 2007 Tree City USA; Alton Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau, re: Report of Tourism Activity prepared March 14, 2008; Annie Hoagland, re: Floodplain Insurance for St. Peters’ Premier 370; Illinois-American Water Company, re: Notice to the public that information sheets have been filed with The Illinois Commerce

Commission to revise the Qualified Infrastructure Plant Surcharge for customers in the Alton, Cairo, Interurban, Peoria, Streator and Pontiac service districts; Southwestern Illinois Planning Commission, re: Appreciation to Mayor Sandidge and the community for the financial support for Fiscal Year 2009 and the following Report of Officers: Comptroller, re: Overtime Report for March, 2008; Department of Building and Zoning, re: Monthly Report for March, 2008; Animal Control Department, re: Monthly Report for March, 2008; The Alton Marina, re: Balance Sheet for Year to Date.  Mr. Hanrahan made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Martin, that said Minutes, Communications and Report of Officers be placed on file.  The motion passed by the following vote:

            AYES:  Hanrahan, Martin, Brake, Fleming, Boulds – 5

            NAYS:  None – 0

            ABSENT:  Ryan, Maher – 2

PETITIONS

            Mayor Pro Tem Hanrahan presented the following petition from Joseph Wilson, on behalf of Barbara Jo’s Livery Service, to request a special use permit for property located at 915A Milton Rd., Alton, Illinois for the purpose of opening a taxi stand.  Mr. Hanrahan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Fleming, that said petition be referred to the Plan Commission.  The Chair so ordered.

            Mayor Pro Tem Hanrahan presented the following petition from MoonBeam Initiatives to request a text amendment and a special use permit for property located at 7 Alby Street, Alton, Illinois for the purpose of allowing residential use on the first floor.  Mr. Boulds made a motion, seconded by Mr. Fleming, that said petition be referred to the Plan Commission.  The Chair so ordered.

COMMITTEE REPORT

            Acting Chairman Hanrahan presented the following Committee of the Whole Meeting Report of April 7, 2008; Resolution, re: Discount and Special Bills paid; Laid Over Resolution, re: Consider an ordinance regulating Tree Trimmers; Amendment, re: An ordinance regulating Tree Trimmers; Resolution, re: Alton City Council endorses the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement; Resolution, re: Lease Agreement between the City of Alton and Russ Smith d/b/a Bossanova Lounge; Resolution, re: Deputy Comptroller call for bids for the painting of the Alton Marina Lighthouse and Sundeck area; Resolution, re: Deputy Comptroller be authorized to purchase up to 10 wave runner docks; Resolution, re: Lease Agreement between the City of Alton and Christmas Won-derland, Inc.; Resolution, re: Annual Memorial Day Parade; Bid Report and Resolution, re: Cameras for the Jail area in the Police Department.  Mr. Hanrahan made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Martin, that said report be placed on file.  The Chair so ordered.

            Acting Chairman Hanrahan presented the following resolution:

            BE IT RESOLVED that the Discount and Special Bills Paid; also all Expenditure Detail Bills as listed in the Comptroller’s report dated April 7, 2008, be allowed and payment be made for same.  Mr. Hanrahan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Fleming, that said resolution be approved.  The motion passed by the following vote:

            AYES:  Hanrahan, Martin, Brake, Fleming, Boulds – 5

            NAYS:  None – 0

            ABSENT:  Ryan, Maher – 2

            Acting Chairman Hanrahan presented the following resolution:

            WHEREAS, many cities throughout the nation, both large and small, are reducing global warming pollutants through programs that provide economic and quality of life benefits such as reduced energy bills, green space preservation, air quality improvements, reduced traffic congestion, improved transportation choices, and economic development and job creation through energy conservation and new energy technologies; and

            WHEREAS, Mayors from around the nation have signed the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement which, as amended at the 73rd Annual U.S. Conference of Mayors meeting reads:

THE U.S. MAYORS CLIMATE PROTECTION AGREEMENT

A.        We urge the federal government and state governments to enact policies and

            programs to meet or beat the target of reducing global warming pollution

            levels to 7 percent below 1990 levels by 2012, including efforts to:  reduce

            the United States’ dependence on fossil fuels and accelerate the development

            of clean, economical energy resources and fuel efficient technologies such as

            conservation, methane recovery for energy generation, waste to energy, wind

            and solar energy, fuel cells, efficient motor vehicles, and biofuels;

B.         We urge the U.S. Congress to pass bipartisan greenhouse gas reduction

            legislation that includes 1) clear timetables and emissions limits and 2) a

            flexible, market-based systems of tradable allowances among emitting

            industries; and

C.        We will strive to meet or exceed Kyoto Protocol targets for reducing global

            warming pollution by taking actions in our own operations and communities

            such as:

            1.         Inventory global warming emissions in City operations and in the

                        community, set reduction targets and create an action plan;

            2.         Adopt and enforce land-use policies that reduce sprawl, preserve open

                        space and create compact, walkable urban communities;

            3.         Promote transportation options such as bicycle trails, commute trip

                        reduction programs, incentives for car pooling and public transit;

            4.         Increase the use of clean, alternate energy by, for example, investing

                        in “green tags”, advocating for the development of renewable energy

                        resources, recovering landfill methane for energy production, and

                        supporting the use of water to energy technology;

            5.         Make energy efficiency a priority through building code improvements,

                        retrofitting city facilities with energy efficient lighting and urging

                        employees to conserve energy and save money;

            6.         Purchase only Energy Star equipment and appliances for City use;

            7.         Practice and promote sustainable building practices using the U.S.

                        Green Building Council’s LEED program or a similar system;

            8.         Increase the average fuel efficiency of municipal fleet vehicles, reduce

                        the number of vehicles, launch an employees education program

                        including anti-idling messages, convert diesel vehicles to bio-diesel;

            9.         Evaluate opportunities to increase pump efficiency in water and

                        wastewater systems, recover wastewater treatment methane for energy

                        production;

            10.       Increase recycling rates in City operations and in the community;

            11.       Maintain healthy urban forests; promote tree planting to increase