City of Alton - Committee of the Whole Meeting on Jul 22, 2024

The City Council held a meeting to discuss several important matters. Seven members were present, with none absent. A motion was made and seconded to pay the bills, which was approved unanimously.

The Council then addressed a resolution to amend the city code to expand the acceptable area for residency for employees, ensuring better compliance and due process. The motion to consider the attached ordinance was approved unanimously.

Next, the Council authorized the mayor to execute a tax redevelopment agreement with Steven Smith for a property on East Broadway, under the Alton Tax Increment Finance Grant Program. The resolution passed with all members in favor.

Another resolution was discussed to authorize a perpetual easement for a gas regulator station at 80 Henry Street for Ameren Illinois. The Council approved the motion unanimously after addressing questions regarding the station's location and screening.

The Council also considered a resolution authorizing a perpetual easement for pipeline access at the same location. The motion passed unanimously.

A resolution for the adoption and use of an internal administrative budget for fiscal year 2024-2025 was discussed. Questions were raised about the attachment of the budget, leading to a decision to lay the matter over for further review.

The Council approved a resolution for the improvement of Main Street from Hillcrest Avenue to College Avenue, with work scheduled to start in the summer of 2027. The resolution passed with unanimous support.

Another resolution was approved to authorize the local public agency engineering services agreement for the Main Street improvement project. The motion passed unanimously.

The Council selected Shepard Morgan & Schwab Inc. to provide construction engineering services for the Milton Road-Phase 1 Project. The resolution was unanimously approved.

A bid report and resolution were discussed to accept the best bid for demolition of properties on Sunset Avenue and Main Street. The motion passed with all members in favor.

During the discussion segment, various issues were addressed, including the city's avoidance of a recent web crash, unauthorized dumping in a quarry, and the status of restroom facilities in Killian Park. The Council also expressed condolences to Alderman Meehan on the passing of his stepmother.

The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn, which was unanimously approved.