City of Metropolis City Council met Aug. 27.
Here is 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, August 27, 2018, in Council Chambers of City Hall at 106 West 5th Street, Metropolis, Illinois. Upon roll call the following Alderpersons were present: Alderman, Charles Barfield, Al Wagner, Darryl Neill, Mike Hall, Chad Lewis, Chuck Short, John Taylor, Mayor William McDaniel, Corporate Counsel Rick Abell, City Clerk Jan Adams and concerned citizens of Metropolis. Alderman Don Canada was absent.
ROLL CALL:
BarfieldYea Neill Yea
Canada Absent Short Yea
Hall Yea Taylor Yea
Lewis Yea Wagner Yea
Moved by Alderman Mike Hall and second by Alderman Darryl Neill a motion to approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on 8-13-2018 as presented;
MOTION CARRIED:
BarfieldYea Neill Yea
Canada Absent Short Yea
Hall Yea Taylor Yea
Lewis Yea Wagner Yea
CITIZENS REQUEST:
John and Deann Stoner came asking for a 45 extension on their opening. She updated the Council on the setbacks saying there are a few plumbing issues, floors need to be sealed, the signage will be will be installed next week and the asphalt company is behind until September. We have all these things lined up and are just waiting on the contractors. There was a consensus from the Council to approve the request.
MAYOR’S REPORT:
The Mayor wanted to remind everyone the Labor Day Parade starts at 10am from the Court House, Monday September 3rd, City closed, Bulldog will not run on Labor Day and run a day behind on trash pickup.
Moved by Alderman Charles Barfield and second by Alderman Chuck Short to make a motion to accept the purchase of 125-ton de-icing sale at $73.00 per ton from Compass Minerals;
MOTION CARRIED:
BarfieldYea Neill Yea
Canada Absent Short Yea
Hall Yea Taylor Yea
Lewis Yea Wagner Yea
Moved by Alderman Mike Hall and second by Alderman Chuck Short to make a motion to accept the contract between City of Metropolis and Southern Pride Senior Program (Happy Hearts);
MOTION CARRIED:
BarfieldYea Neill Yea
Canada Absent Short Yea
Hall Yea Taylor Yea
Lewis Yea Wagner Yea
Moved by Alderman John Taylor and second by Alderman Charles Barfield to make a motion to accept bid for high ranger TL 50m for work to be completed by Bowman Hydraulics in the amount of $11,586.17;
MOTION CARRIED:
BarfieldYea Neill Yea
Canada Absent Short Yea
Hall Yea Taylor Yea
Lewis Yea Wagner Yea
Moved by Alderman Mike Hall and second by Alderman Darryl Neill to make a motion to accept flu shots for employees from Southern Seven at a cost of $35.00 each-date would be Friday, November 9th in the Council Chambers from 9:00 am-11:30am;
MOTION CARRIED:
BarfieldYea Neill Yea
Canada Absent Short Yea
Hall Yea Taylor Yea
Lewis Yea Wagner Yea
CORPORATE COUNSEL:
The Super Museum Historic Foundation has requested to construct, operate, and maintain paved, brick walkway upon, across and over a portion of the Market Street right of way. They have agreed to reconstruct the adjoining sidewalk and repair any damage caused to Market Street. This encroachment will be beneficial to commerce and economic development.
Moved by Alderman Chad Lewis and second by Alderman Al Wagner to make a motion to Suspend the Rules and place an Ordinance Approving an Encroachment Agreement with Super Museum Historic Foundation upon passage of the Motion;
MOTION CARRIED:
BarfieldYea Neill Yea
Canada Absent Short Yea
Hall Yea Taylor Yea
Lewis Yea Wagner Yea
Moved by Alderman Darryl Neill and second by Alderman Mike Hall to make a motion to Adopt an Ordinance Approving an Encroachment Agreement with Super Museum Historic Foundation; 2018-18
MOTION CARRIED:
BarfieldYea Neill Yea
Canada Absent Short Yea
Hall Yea Taylor Yea
Lewis Yea Wagner Yea
COMMITTEE MEETING:
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING:
Moved by Alderman Charles Barfield and second by Alderman Mike Hall to make a motion to accept negotiating renewal of healthcare plan with Mutual Medical;
MOTION CARRIED:
BarfieldYea Neill Yea
Canada Absent Short Yea
Hall Yea Taylor Yea
Lewis Yea Wagner Yea
WATER, LIGHT AND STREET:
Moved by Alderman Charles Barfield and second by Alderman Darryl Neill to make a motion to accept Payment Application No. 1 for the Water Treatment Plant Improvements in the amount of $11,722.64 to Evrard Strang Construction;
MOTION CARRIED:
BarfieldYea Neill Yea
Canada Absent Short Yea
Hall Yea Taylor Yea
Lewis Yea Wagner Yea
Moved by Alderman Charles Barfield and second by Alderman Chad Lewis to make a motion to accept proceeding with the 12th Street road improvements project going with Option 2;
MOTION CARRIED:
BarfieldYea Neill Yea
Canada Absent Short Yea
Hall Yea Taylor Yea
Lewis Yea Wagner Yea
Moved by Alderman Charles Barfield and second by Alderman Darryl Neill to make a motion to accept to begin tar and chip beginning Spring 2019;
MOTION CARRIED:
BarfieldYea Neill Yea
Canada Absent Short Yea
Hall Yea Taylor Yea
Lewis Yea Wagner Yea
Moved by Alderman Charles Barfield and second by Alderman Mike Hall to make a motion to accept the purchase of 4,000 gallons of sodium hypochlorite from Brenntag for approximately $10,000 for the WWTP;
MOTION CARRIED:
BarfieldYea Neill Yea
Canada Absent Short Yea
Hall Yea Taylor Yea
Lewis Yea Wagner Yea
FINANCIAL REPORT:
Moved by Alderman Charles Barfield and second by Alderman Mike Hall 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;
MOTION CARRIED:
BarfieldYea Neill Yea
Canada Absent Short Yea
Hall Yea Taylor Yea
Lewis Yea Wagner Yea
Moved by Alderman Chad Lewis and second by Alderman Charles Barfield 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:
BarfieldYea Neill Yea
Canada Absent Short Yea
Hall Yea Taylor Yea
Lewis Yea Wagner Yea
Moved by Alderman Charles Barfield and second by Alderman Chuck Short to that we go into Executive Session for reasons listed on the agenda; 7:20
MOTION CARRIED:
BarfieldYea Neill Yea
Canada Absent Short Yea
Hall Yea Taylor Yea
Lewis Yea Wagner Yea
Moved by Alderman Darryl Neill and second by Alderman Al Wagner to that we approve the minutes of the Executive Session and that they are to remain closed;
MOTION CARRIED:
BarfieldYea Neill Yea
Canada Absent Short Yea
Hall Yea Taylor Yea
Lewis Yea Wagner Yea
Moved by Alderman Darryl Neill and second by Alderman John Taylor to adjourn: Time 8:55
MOTION CARRIED:
BarfieldYea Neill Yea
Canada Absent Short Yea
Hall Yea Taylor Yea
Lewis Yea Wagner Yea
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