City Council to vote on $55,000 street contract, industrial rezoning
Belleville’s boards and commissions tackled a range of issues over the past two weeks, from electrical contractor interviews to a proposed vehicle auction, though no final votes were publicly reported. The most consequential decisions are slated for the upcoming City Council meeting on July 6, where aldermen will consider a $55,000 street improvement contract and a rezoning that could open the door to light industry on Gateway Industrial Drive.
Recent meeting highlights
Zoning Board weighs industrial rezoning, multiple permits
The Zoning Board of Appeals on June 25 held public hearings on several land-use requests. The most closely watched was a zoning map amendment for 5920 Gateway Industrial Drive, seeking to change the parcel from A-1 single-family residential to D-1 light industrial. The board also took up a text amendment to repeal Section 162.028(B) of the municipal code, which sets minimum requirements. Other items included a use variance for outdoor storage and metal buildings at 2264 Frank Scott Parkway West, special use permits for Class C-1 liquor licenses at 1 S Belt East and 105 S Belt East, and a special use permit for an animal shelter at 650 Sherman. No votes were final at press time; minutes are pending.
Electrical Commission interviews two, discusses four
The Electrical Commission met June 23, with plans to interview Andrew Vandaveer of DaVeer Electrical & Mechanical Contracting and Josh Micheletti of Kaiser Electrical Contractors. The commission also discussed applications from Austin Frank (ARF Solar), Lee Hatley (GoodPWR, LLC), Eric Hern (Safeguard Electric), and Christian Gutierrez (Valoa Solar). The meeting included routine items and a public participation period; minutes have not been published.
Public Health panel eyes auction of surplus vehicles
The Public Health & Housing Committee on June 25 had on its agenda a motion to auction three unused Ford Focus vehicles—model years 2013 and 2014. The committee also received updates on property issues at 615 Bristow and 1601 LaSalle, and a dumpster enclosure ordinance for 1908 Muren Boulevard.
Other recent meetings
- The Downtown Belleville Development Commission discussed priorities for Downtown Special Service Area #4, heard an update from Belleville Main Street, and reviewed upcoming events.
- The Economic Development & Annexation Committee considered rescinding a development agreement to reacquire 2510 E. Main St. and a new agreement for renovations at Mac’s on Main (4204 W. Main St.), along with a tourism grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity.
- Both the Master Sewer Committee and the Planning Commission cancelled their July 1 meetings; they next convene August 5.
Coming up
City Council (July 6): Aldermen will vote on the zoning map amendment for 5920 Gateway Industrial Drive, special use permits for liquor licenses at three locations on S Belt East, and an appointment to the Zoning Board. They will also consider a $55,000 street improvement contract with Gonzalez Companies for work on West Main, West A, and North 1st–3rd streets, and approve more than $4 million in claims and payroll ($2,892,223.53 in claims and $1,141,266.14 in payroll).
Police & Fire Committee (July 6): Members will review a $4,688 service agreement extension with WSI Technologies, police staffing updates, drone program progress, mid-year crime statistics, and a request to auction or scrap fire department equipment.
Parks & Recreation Board (July 8): The board will vote on a $24,000 annual software subscription with Activenet Network, LLC, and on naming the Pleasant Hill–St. Paul’s connector trail after Kenny Schloemann. Updates on summer camps and the fall program guide are also on the agenda.
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