City of Metropolis City Council met September 24.
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, September 24th, 2018, in Council Chambers of City Hall at 106 West 5th Street, Metropolis, Illinois. Upon roll call the following Aldermen were present: Alderman, Don Canada, 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.
Roll Call:
BarfieldYea Neill Yea
Canada Yea Short Yea
Hall Yea Taylor Yea
Lewis Yea Wagner Yea
Moved by Alderman Mike Hall and second by Alderman Chuck Short a motion to approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on 9-10-2018 as presented;
Motion Carried:
BarfieldYea Neill Yea
Canada Yea Short Yea
Hall Yea Taylor Yea
Lewis Yea Wagner Yea
Citizens Request:
Mayor’s Report:
The Mayor announced October 22nd and October 29th is Fall Clean-Up weeks for the residents of the City of Metropolis. There are always stipulations such as tires, paint, batteries, hazardous/medical waste, electronics and construction debris are items not allowed.
Moved by Alderman Don Canada and second by Alderman John Taylor to make a motion to accept request from GMCVB to withdraw from the Hotel/Motel Account in the amount of $100,000.00;
Motion Carried:
BarfieldYea Neill Yea
Canada Yea Short Yea
Hall Yea Taylor Yea
Lewis Yea Wagner Yea
Updates:
Market Street is seeing changes. The Light and Street Department cut down the trees over the weekend and did a tremendous job stated the Mayor. There will not be new trees planted but the City will provide planters for the uptown businesses. They have an uptown beautification committee that will be responsible for the planting and upkeep.
Corporate Counsel:
Moved by Alderman Darryl Neill and second by Alderman Charles Barfield to make a motion to Adopt a Resolution to Apply for OSLAD Grant for City Pool;
Motion Carried:
BarfieldYea Neill Yea
Canada Yea Short Yea
Hall Yea Taylor Yea
Lewis Yea Wagner Yea
Committee Reports:
Finance Committee:
Moved by Alderman Charles Barfield and second by Alderman Mike Hall to make a motion to Suspend the Rules and place an Ordinance to Adopt the 2018-2019 Appropriations Ordinance;
Motion Carried:
BarfieldYea Neill Yea
Canada Yea 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 Adopt the 2018-2019 Annual Appropriations Ordinance for the Fiscal Year 2018-2019; 2018-19
Motion Carried:
BarfieldYea Neill Yea
Canada Yea Short Yea
Hall Yea Taylor Yea
Lewis Yea Wagner Yea
Water, Light And Street:
Moved by Alderman Charles Barfield and second by Alderman Chad Lewis to make a motion to accept Payment Application No. 2 from Evrard-Strang Construction in the amount of $41,463.54 for the Water Treatment Plant Improvements Project;
Motion Carried:
BarfieldYea Neill Yea
Canada Yea Short Yea
Hall Yea Taylor Yea
Lewis Yea Wagner Yea
Financial Report:
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 current Salaries, Payroll and Contract bills;
Motion Carried:
BarfieldYea Neill Yea
Canada Yea Short Yea
Hall Yea Taylor Yea
Lewis Yea Wagner Yea
Moved by Alderman Darryl Neill 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 miscellaneous bills:
Motion Carried:
BarfieldYea Neill Yea
Canada Yea Short Yea
Hall Yea Taylor Yea
Lewis Yea Wagner Yea
Moved by Alderman Darryl Neill and second by Alderman Mike Hall to adjourn: Time 8:00
Motion Carried:
BarfieldYea Neill Yea
Canada Yea Short Yea
Hall Yea Taylor Yea
Lewis Yea Wagner Yea
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