EAST ALTON - Several proposals, including a police promotion, demolition plans for four properties, and the purchase of new basketball hoops for the Keasler Complex, were discussed Monday night during an East Alton committee meeting and are set to go before the village board for a vote Tuesday.
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Among the items discussed was the appointment of Officer Wesley Hockaday to sergeant. Hockaday began his career with the East Alton Police Department in April 2021 after coming from the Venice Police Department.
Board members also discussed demolishing four properties: 116 Virginia, 608 Berkshire, 407 E. Main, and 131 Ohio.
The property at 608 Berkshire is the remaining portion of the former Shop 'N Save strip mall that burned Feb. 24, 2026.
Crews demolished half of the building the day after the fire because of the unstable structure. The remaining section housed China Star, Dollar General, Subway, and a convenience store. Those businesses have been closed since the fire.
At 407 E. Main, the former Magnums Bar and Grill has been closed for some time, and it was discussed on Monday that the roof is caving in.
The property at 131 Ohio had a fire in April and has also been a police problem for a while.
Also discussed was the addition of six new basketball hoops at the Keasler Complex. Because of a PEP grant, East Alton would pay an additional $4,000.
All of the items discussed Monday are scheduled to be presented to the board Tuesday for a vote.
