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City of Metropolis City Council met March 23.

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. in Council Chambers of City Hall at 106 West 5th Street, Metropolis, Illinois. Upon roll call the following Aldermen were present: Alderman Jeremy Holley, Don Canada, Chad Lewis, John Taylor and Darryl Neill, Al Wagner, Mike Hall, Chuck Short, City Clerk Jan Adams, Mayor William McDaniel, Corporate Counsel Rick Abell and concerned citizens of Metropolis.

ROLL CALL:

Canada Present          Neill Present

Hall Present                Short Present

Holley Present            Taylor Present

Lewis Present             Wagner Present

Moved by Alderman Mike Hall and second by Alderman Don Canada to

approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on 3-9-2020 as presented;

MOTION CARRIED:

Canada Yea          Neill Yea

Hall Yea                Short Yea

Holley Yea            Taylor Yea

Lewis Yea             Wagner Yea

MAYOR’S REPORT:

We are all in uncharted territory and need to help one another. We need to support our local restaurants and grocery stores in these trying times. At City Hall we are keeping our distance and wiping down counters and desks. We are under a “shelter in place” by the Governor and need to abide by that rule to keep ourselves and our families safe.

Moved by Alderman Mike Hall and second by Alderman Don Canada to make a motion to accept presentation of demolition proposal and approval;

MOTION CARRIED:

Canada Yea          Neill Yea

Hall Yea                Short Yea

Holley Yea            Taylor Yea

Lewis Yea             Wagner Yea

IMEA recommends we begin the Emergency Operations Plan with an Ordinance pertaining to Local State Emergency. The Declaration will grant the Mayor to approved previous appropriated expenditures of the City for purpose of continuing the operations, set curfews if needed, authorize orders in the interest of public safety and welfare. The effective date is March 23rd, 2020 due to the COVID-19 virus. We are creating 2 shifts with our departments to keep everyone safe and help create distance.

Moved by Alderman Don Canada and second by Alderman Mike Hall to make a motion to Adopt an Ordinance Pertaining to Local State of Emergency;

MOTION CARRIED: 2020-07

Canada Yea          Neill Yea

Hall Yea                Short Yea

Holley Yea            Taylor Yea

Lewis Yea             Wagner Yea

CORPORATE COUNSEL:

Moved by Alderman Chad Lewis and second by Alderman Jeremy Holly to make a motion to Adopt an Ordinance Approving Five-Cash Farm Lease for Industrial;

MOTION CARRIED: 2020-08

Canada Yea          Neill Yea

Hall Yea                Short Yea

Holley Yea            Taylor Yea

Lewis Yea             Wagner Yea

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

WATER, LIGHT & STREET COMMITTEE:

Moved by Alderman Mike Hall and second by Alderman Don Canada to make a motion to proposal and proceed to develop a solid waste removal contract extension with Bulldog Systems running through 2027;

MOTION CARRIED:

Canada Yea          Neill Yea

Hall Yea                Short Yea

Holley Yea            Taylor Yea

Lewis Yea             Wagner Yea

Moved by Alderman Mike Hall and second by Alderman Don Canada to make a motion to Proposal B from OATI for a 7-year AMI contract;

MOTION CARRIED:

Canada Yea          Neill Yea

Hall Yea                Short Yea

Holley Yea            Taylor Yea

Lewis Yea             Wagner Yea

Moved by Alderman Mike Hall and second by Alderman John Taylor to make a motion to proposal from AXI-X for James Water Main Extension;

MOTION CARRIED:

Canada Yea          Neill Yea

Hall Yea                Short Yea

Holley Yea            Taylor Yea

Lewis Yea             Wagner Yea

Moved by Alderman Mike Hall and second by Alderman Don Canada to make a motion to accept the purchase of materials to upgrade Well Pump #6 motor in the amount of $1,100;

MOTION CARRIED:

Canada Yea          Neill Yea

Hall Yea                Short Yea

Holley Yea            Taylor Yea

Lewis Yea             Wagner Yea

INDUSTRIAL COMMMITTEE;

Moved by Alderman Don Canada and second by Alderman Jeremy Holly to make a motion to Adopt an Ordinance Approving a Redevelopment Agreement by and between City of Metropolis and ASG-RE, LLC;

MOTION CARRIED: 2020-09

Canada Yea          Neill Yea

Hall Yea                Short Yea

Holley Yea            Taylor Yea

Lewis Yea             Wagner Yea

FINANCIAL REPORT:

Moved by Alderman Mike Hall and second by Alderman Don Canada 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:

Canada Yea          Neill Yea

Hall Yea                Short Yea

Holley Yea            Taylor Yea

Lewis Yea             Wagner Yea

Moved by Alderman Jeremy Holley 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:

Canada Yea          Neill Yea

Hall Yea                Short Yea

Holley Yea            Taylor Yea

Lewis Yea             Wagner Yea

Moved by Alderman Darryl Neill and second by Alderman Mike Hall to adjourn: 7:40

MOTION CARRIED:

Canada Yea          Neill Yea

Hall Yea                Short Yea

Holley Yea            Taylor Yea

Lewis Yea             Wagner Yea

https://www.metropolisil.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/2020-council-minutes-06-08-A.pdf