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Belleville council approves purchase of 14 South Third Street from Saint Clair County Trustee
Summary
After an executive session under state statute, the council voted to approve purchase of parcel 08210442002 at 14 South Third Street from the Saint Clair County Trustee, with the contract as approved by the city attorney.
Following an executive session to discuss real property, the Belleville City Council voted to approve the city’s purchase of property identified as Parcel 08210442002 at 14 South Third Street from the Saint Clair County Trustee.
Why it matters: The purchase was considered in closed session under the Illinois Open Meetings Act exception for purchase or lease of real property (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5)). The council later moved in open session to approve the purchase as authorized by the city attorney.
In open session Alderman Schaeffer moved approval of the purchase “as with the contract as approved by the city attorney.” Alderman Schaeffer’s motion was seconded and carried on roll call. The clerk recorded ayes from council members present.
The council did not read the purchase price into the public record during the open-session motion, and the meeting transcript does not state the agreed-upon dollar amount, closing date, or any post-closing obligations. The contract referenced was described only as “approved by the city attorney” in the public motion.
Next steps: Per the motion, staff will proceed with closing consistent with the contract language approved by the city attorney; specific closing timeline and recording of transaction details were not stated on the record at the March 3 meeting.
