On the agenda: Edwardsville meeting — LPR camera (Apr 25)

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE AGENDA
EDWARDSVILLE CITY HALL
118 HILLSBORO AVENUE
EDWARDSVILLE, IL 62025
TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 2023
5:30 P.M.

Janet Stack, Chair

Committee Members
Jennifer Warren

Chris Farrar

Call to Order
Roll (Quorum)
Public Comment:
Approval of Minutes:
 Approval of Public Safety Committee minutes held Tuesday, April 11, 2023.
Police Department:
Action Item(s):



Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Police Department to apply for the Illinois Department of
Commerce and Economic Opportunity Grant SR230018 and Approving the Mayor to enter into the
Award Agreement

Fire Department:
Old Business:
New Business:
Next Meeting Date: Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. held at City Hall, located at 118 Hillsboro Avenue,
Edwardsville, IL 62025

If prospective attendees require an interpreter or other access accommodation, please contact the
Edwardsville City Clerk’s office at 618-692-7500 no later than 48 hours prior to the commencement of the
meeting to arrange the accommodations.

Public Safety Committee
Meeting Minutes
April 11, 2023
Members Present:

Alderwoman Janet Stack
Alderman Chris Farrar

Member Excused:

Alderwoman Jennifer Warren

Other Present:

James Whiteford, Fire Chief
Mike Fillback, Director of Police
Cathy Hensley, Communication Coordinator
Chuck Bollinger, Edwardsville Intelligencer

The Edwardsville Public Safety Committee meeting was called to order by Alderwoman Janet
Stack at 5:30 p.m. in the Governor Edwards Conference Room, 118 Hillsboro Avenue with a
quorum present: Alderwoman Janet Stack, via Zoom and Alderman Chris Farrar. Alderwoman
Jennifer Warren was excused.
Motion by Alderman Farrar, second by Alderwoman Stack to allow Alderwoman Stack to
participate remotely. Motion carried, Stack and Farrar voted aye.
Public Comment: N/A
Approval of Minutes:
 Motion by Alderwoman Stack, second by Alderman Farrar to approve minutes from the
Public Safety Committee meeting held Tuesday, March 28, 2023. Motion carried, Stack
and Farrar voted aye.
Police Department:
Action Item(s):
 Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Police Department to Apply for the Illinois
Department of Human Services Tobacco Enforcement Grant FY-2024 Grant and
Approving the Mayor to Enter into the Award Agreement
Chief Fillback explained this resolution allows the Police Department to apply for the
grant and allows the Mayor to accept the grant if it is awarded.
Motion by Alderwoman Stack, second by Alderman Farrar for an Approval of a
Resolution Authorizing the Police Department to Apply for the Illinois Department of
Human Services Tobacco Enforcement Grant FY-2024 Grant and Approving the Mayor to
Enter into the Award Agreement. Motion carried, Stack and Farrar voted aye.
Fire Department:
Action Item(s):
 Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into an Emergency Medical
Services Mutual Aid Agreement with RuralMed, LLC
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Chief Whiteford explained this resolution authorizes the Mayor to sign a mutual aid
agreement for EMS Services with RuralMed, LLC, a new ambulance company that is
moving into our area and will be servicing Mitchell and Long Lake Fire districts.
Motion by Alderwoman Stack, second by Alderman Farrar for an approval of a
Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into an Emergency Medical Services Mutual
Aid Agreement with RuralMed, LLC. Motion carried, Stack and Farrar voted aye.


Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Sale of One (1) 2003 Ford Econoline
Ambulance as a Surplus Property
Chief Whiteford explained that the ambulance has been replaced with an upgraded
ambulance in the fleet, and that due to engine problems and corrosion problems it is
not worth being repaired and should be sold at auction.
Motion by Alderwoman Stack, second by Alderman Farrar for an Approval of a
Resolution Authorizing the Sale of One (1) 2003 Ford Econoline Ambulance as a Surplus
Property. Motion carried, Stack and Farrar voted aye.

Old Business:
New Business:
Discussion Item(s):
 Safety concerns at the intersection of East Vandalia Street, Hillsboro Avenue and Halleck
Avenue
Alderman Farrar discussed concerns regarding the general safety of this intersection.
Police Chief Fillback provided a review of the accidents that have been recorded at and
around that intersection.


Review of pedestrian accidents
Police Chief Fillback presented an overview of the vehicle accidents involving a
pedestrian within the City, which have occurred over the past several years.

The next regular scheduled meeting of the Public Safety Committee is Tuesday, April 25, 2023,
at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall.
Motion to adjourn by Alderwoman Stack, second by Alderman Farrar. With no further business
at hand the meeting was adjourned at 6:15 p.m. Motion carried, Stack and Farrar voted aye.

___________________________________
Janet Stack, Chair
Minutes prepared by: James Whiteford, Fire Department
Approved Signature: /s/ Janet Stack, by staff liaison
Approved Date: _______________

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DATE: April 25, 2023
ACTION ITEM TITLE: A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
TO APPLY FOR THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT
OF COMMERCE AND ECONOMIC
OPPORTUNITY GRANT SR230018
ORIGIN: Police Department
SUMMARY:
This resolution authorizes the Police Department to apply for the Illinois Department of
Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Grant SR230018, which is administered through
the Office of Grants Management.

RATIONALE:
The Edwardsville Police Department is the recipient of a Member Directed Initiated Grant from
Illinois Senator Plummer to receive a grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and
Economic Opportunity (DCEO). The grant is for $75,000 and will allow for improvements to the
Public Safety Building (333 S. Main Street, Edwardsville, IL). The unfinished space on the first
floor of the building will be finished to include flooring, drywall, wiring, ventilation, and technology
to allow for the utilization of the space. This space will be used for an Emergency Operations
Center (EOC), Major Case Investigations, and training for public safety personnel. Additionally,
as part of this grant we will be able to install an additional LPR camera system, which will be
utilized as part of investigations involving thefts, burglaries, and other criminal investigations.

COMPLIANCE WITH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OR OTHER PLAN:
N/A
SUGGESTED COUNCIL ACTION:
Pass on first reading to facilitate grant application

333 South Main Street, P.O. Box 336 Edwardsville, Illinois 62025-0336 Tel 618.656.2131 Fax618.692.7575 www.cityofedwardsville.com

Resolution No. ______________
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR
THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND ECONOMIC
OPPORTUNITY GRANT SR230018 AND APPROVING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO THE AWARD AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, the Edwardsville Police Department is the recipient of a Member Directed
Initiated Grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
(DCEO) Grant SR230018, for the Edwardsville Police Department to make
improvements to unfinished space within the Edwardsville Public Safety Building as well
the installation of an additional LPR camera system: and
WHEREAS, if the grant is awarded the Mayor will need Council approval to enter into
the award agreement;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EDWARDSVILLE that:
The City of Edwardsville City Council hereby authorizes the Police Department to apply
for the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Grant SR230018 in
an amount not to exceed $75,000.00 and approved by two-thirds majority vote to allow
the Mayor to enter into the grant award agreement, when awarded.
THIS RESOLUTION PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EDWARDSVILLE, MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AND APPROVED BY THE
MAYOR OF SAID CITY THIS _______ DAY OF _____________, 2023.
______________________________
Art Risavy, Mayor
AYES:____
NAYS:____
ABSENT:____
ABSTENTION:____
ATTEST:____

____________________________________
Michelle Boyer, City Clerk, City of Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois this _____
day of ______________, 2023.