City of Metropolis City Council met Dec. 22.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
The regular meeting of the City Council, City of Metropolis, Illinois was held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, December 22nd, 2025, in Council Chambers of City Hall at 106 West 5th Street, Metropolis, Illinois. Upon roll call the following Council members were present: Alderwoman Michele Longworth, Aldermen Chuck Short, Cord Koch, Jeff Bullock, Jermey Holley, Chad Lewis, Darryl Neill, Al Wagner, Mayor Gregg Jeffords, Corporate Counsel Andrew Leonard, City Clerk Jan Adams and concerned citizens of Metropolis.
ROLL CALL:
Bullock Present
Longworth Present
Holley Present
Neill Present Koch Present
Short Present
Lewis Present
Wagner Present
Moved by Alderman Darryl Neill and second by Aldermen Chad Lewis to approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on 12-8-2025 as presented.
MOTION CARRIED:
Bullock Yea   Longworth YeaÂ
Holley Yea    Neill YeaÂ
Koch Yea     Short YeaÂ
Lewis Yea     Wagner Yea
CITIZENS & VISITOR REQUEST:
MAYOR’S REPORT:
The motion comes out of the Police & Fire Committee that met on 11-24-25 to explain the new Illinois public act that requires dispatchers to have specialized training beginning January 1, 2026.
Moved by Alderman Chuck Short and second by Alderman Al Wagner to approve the hiring of two dispatchers for the Metropolis Police Department
MOTION CARRIED:
Bullock Yea   Longworth YeaÂ
Holley Yea    Neill YeaÂ
Koch Yea     Short YeaÂ
Lewis Yea     Wagner Yea
Moved by Alderman Chad Lewis and second by Alderman Jeff Bullock to approve the promotion of Roger Giltner to Sergeant to replace Nick Holland, who resigned to accept a position to Illinois State Police Department
MOTION CARRIED:
Bullock Yea   Longworth YeaÂ
Holley Yea    Neill YeaÂ
Koch Yea     Short YeaÂ
Lewis Yea     Wagner Yea
Moved by Alderman Darryl Neill and second by Alderwoman Michele Longworth to approve the promotion of Jay Logan Joiner to Sergeant to replace Tim Davis who is retiring
MOTION CARRIED:
Bullock Yea   Longworth YeaÂ
Holley Yea    Neill YeaÂ
Koch Yea     Short YeaÂ
Lewis Yea     Wagner Yea
Moved by Alderman Jeremy Holley and second by Alderman Chad Lewis to approve City Council meeting dates for 2026
MOTION CARRIED:
Bullock Yea   Longworth YeaÂ
Holley Yea    Neill YeaÂ
Koch Yea     Short YeaÂ
Lewis Yea     Wagner Yea
Moved by Alderman Jeremy Holley and second by Alderman Cord Koch to approve quote from C and C Pumps & Supply in the amount of $5,329.23 for a blower for Digester #2 at the Wastewater Treatment Plant
MOTION CARRIED:
Bullock Yea   Longworth YeaÂ
Holley Yea    Neill YeaÂ
Koch Yea     Short YeaÂ
Lewis Yea     Wagner Yea
Moved by Alderman Jeremy Holley and second by Alderman Jeff Bullock to approve payment to HMG Engineers in the amount of $10,750.00 for Metropolis St. Reconstruction Project, invoice # 8687-104
MOTION CARRIED:
Bullock Yea   Longworth YeaÂ
Holley Yea    Neill YeaÂ
Koch Yea     Short YeaÂ
Lewis Yea     Wagner Yea
Moved by Alderman Chad Lewis and second by Alderman Cord Koch to approve payment to HMG Engineers in the amount of $16,241.00 for Metropolis -CSO Longterm Control Plan, invoice # 6838.4-178
MOTION CARRIED:
Bullock Yea   Longworth YeaÂ
Holley Yea    Neill YeaÂ
Koch Yea     Short YeaÂ
Lewis Yea     Wagner Yea
Moved by Alderman Darryl Neill and second by Alderman Cord Koch to approve payment to HMG Engineers in the amount of $61,203.00 for Industrial Park Expansion, invoice # 8688-103
MOTION CARRIED:
Bullock Yea   Longworth YeaÂ
Holley Yea    Neill YeaÂ
Koch Yea     Short YeaÂ
Lewis Yea     Wagner Yea
Moved by Alderman Jeremy Holley and second by Alderman Darryl Neill to approve payment to HMG Engineers in the amount of $65,793.45 for Metropolis Wastewater Treatment Facilities, invoice # 8535.300-106
MOTION CARRIED:
Bullock Yea   Longworth YeaÂ
Holley Yea    Neill YeaÂ
Koch Yea     Short YeaÂ
Lewis Yea     Wagner Yea
Moved by Alderman Chad Lewis and second by Alderwoman Michele Longworth to approve payment to HMG Engineers in the amount of $70,668.00 for Metropolis Wastewater Treatment Facilities, invoice # 8535.300-105
MOTION CARRIED:
Bullock Yea   Longworth YeaÂ
Holley Yea    Neill YeaÂ
Koch Yea     Short YeaÂ
Lewis Yea     Wagner Yea
Moved by Alderman Cord Koch and second by Alderman Chad Lewis to approve payment to Quint Utilities and Excavating, Inc. in the amount of $35,960.00 storm sewer at Bloc Dispensary funding to come from Interstate North Business District TIF
MOTION CARRIED:
Bullock Yea   Longworth YeaÂ
Holley Yea    Neill YeaÂ
Koch Yea     Short YeaÂ
Lewis Yea     Wagner Yea
The mayor reported that the airport’s six-unit T-hanger building is near completion as engineers from the door company was on site Monday ensuring they functioned properly. Brown & Roberts are officially 151 days passed where they were supposed to be.
Moved by Alderman Jeremy Holley and second by Alderman Cord Koch to approve payment to Brown & Roberts, Inc. in the amount of $17,114.72 for the Metropolis Municipal Airport Project No. M30-4823, invoice #5
MOTION CARRIED:
Bullock Yea   Longworth YeaÂ
Holley Yea    Neill YeaÂ
Koch Yea     Short YeaÂ
Lewis Yea     Wagner Yea
There were two bids for the 612 E.8th demolition.
Jason Wiley bid $11,400 and Quint Excavating who was awarded the bid in the amount of $5,800
Moved by Alderman Darryl Neill and second by Alderman Chad Lewis to approve bid from Quint Utilities and Excavating, Inc. in the amount of $5,800 for the demolition of 611 East 8th Street
MOTION CARRIED:
Bullock Yea   Longworth YeaÂ
Holley Yea    Neill YeaÂ
Koch Yea     Short YeaÂ
Lewis Yea     Wagner Yea
Moved by Alderman Chad Lewis and second by Alderman Al Wagner to approve McCoy CF estimate for the Water Department in the amount of $7,242 for the John Deer miniÂ
MOTION CARRIED:
Bullock Yea   Longworth YeaÂ
Holley Yea    Neill YeaÂ
Koch Yea     Short YeaÂ
Lewis Yea     Wagner Yea
CORPORATE COUNSEL:
The amendment will eliminate handicap parking no longer needed and correct the language and improper coding in the ordinances.
Moved by Alderman Chuck Short and second by Alderman Cord Koch to Adopt Ordinance Amending Title VII Traffic Code, Chapter 72, Parking Schedule, Schedule III. Handicapped and Disabled Veteran Parking, of the Code of Metropolis 2025-59Â
MOTION CARRIED:
Bullock Yea   Longworth YeaÂ
Holley Yea    Neill YeaÂ
Koch Yea     Short YeaÂ
Lewis Yea     Wagner Yea
DEPARTMENT HEADS:
We had another successful annual Christmas for Kids Toy Drive held Saturday, December 20th. informed Chief Micah Tolbert.
The mayor shared that we had a good turnout for the 3rd community meal provided by the City of Metropolis and Lutheran Church of the Cross on Tuesday, December 9th, 2025, serving around 100 people.
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
Mayor Jeffords stated we didn’t receive the information on the utility truck before the packets were sent. This is like the utility truck purchased for the light department and comes with the factory warranty. This will replace the aging truck used by water department.
Moved by Alderman Chuck Short and second by Alderman Al Wagner to approve purchase a 2023 Dodge Ram 3500 Tradesman with 161 miles for the Water Department in the amount of $57,500Â
MOTION CARRIED:
Bullock Yea   Longworth YeaÂ
Holley Yea    Neill YeaÂ
Koch Yea     Short YeaÂ
Lewis Yea     Wagner Yea
MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS:
FINANCIAL REPORT:
Moved by Alderman Chad Lewis and second by Alderman Jeremy Holley to approve the Finance Report be received and approved and that the orders be drawn on the Treasurer for the different amounts mentioned therein and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to make necessary arrangements for payment of current Salaries, Payroll and Contract bills.Â
MOTION CARRIED:
Bullock Yea   Longworth YeaÂ
Holley Yea    Neill YeaÂ
Koch Yea     Short YeaÂ
Lewis Yea     Wagner Yea
Moved by Alderman Jermey Holley and second by Alderman Jeff Bullock to approve the Finance Report be received and approved and that the orders be drawn on the Treasurer for the different amounts mentioned therein and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to make necessary arrangements for payment of miscellaneous bills.
MOTION CARRIED:
Bullock Yea   Longworth YeaÂ
Holley Yea    Neill YeaÂ
Koch Yea     Short YeaÂ
Lewis Yea     Wagner Yea
Moved by Alderman Cord Koch and second by Alderman Jeff Bullock seconded by to adjourn. TIME: 7:20
MOTION CARRIED:
Bullock Yea   Longworth YeaÂ
Holley Yea    Neill YeaÂ
Koch Yea     Short YeaÂ
Lewis Yea     Wagner Yea
APPROVED ATTEST
MAYOR CITY CLERK
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