City of Metropolis City Council met June 22.
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, June 22, 2020 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 Chad Lewis and second by Alderman Don Canada to
approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on 6-8-2020 as presented;
MOTION CARRIED:
Canada Yea Neill Yea
Hall Yea Short Yea
Holley Yea Taylor Yea
Lewis Yea Wagner Yea
MAYOR’S REPORT:
Moved by Alderman Mike Hall and second by Alderman Jeremy Holley to make a motion to accept request for road closure from Superman to 6th Street for the Southern Seven Counties Colors of Cancer Color Fun Run for the American Cancer Society on Saturday, October 3rd, 2020 from 8 am until after 1 pm;
MOTION CARRIED:
Canada Yea Neill Yea
Hall Yea Short Yea
Holley Yea Taylor Yea
Lewis Yea Wagner Yea
Moved by Alderman Al Wagner and second by Alderman Don Canada to make a motion to ratify expenditure to the GMCVB in the amount of $100,000 for operational costs and upcoming events in the fall;
MOTION CARRIED:
Canada Yea Neill Yea
Hall Yea Short Yea
Holley Yea Taylor Yea
Lewis Yea Wagner Yea
Moved by Alderman Chad Lewis and second by Alderman Jeremy Holley to make a motion to ratify expenditure to ACIX in the amount of $123,500 for a watermain to Massac Memorial Medical Clinic and to complete a loop to Jon Street;
MOTION CARRIED:
Canada Yea Neill Yea
Hall Yea Short Yea
Holley Yea Taylor Yea
Lewis Yea Wagner Yea
CORPORATE COUNSEL:
The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is launching the first round of Business Interruption Grants (BIG) by providing $60 million to businesses experiencing losses or business interruption as a result of COVID-19 related closures. DCEO will begin distributing funds to qualifying businesses in early July. Businesses must have been in operation for at least three months prior to March 2020 and meet specific annual revenue criteria. The first wave of grants will be given to small businesses that have been heavily restricted or completely shut down during the pandemic. Priority will be given to businesses located in disproportionately impacted areas (DIAs), or low-income areas that have high rates of cases. Bars and restaurants (have $20 million allotted), barbershops and salons ($10 million), and fitness centers ($10 million) these groups that are not located in DIAs are also eligible.
Chad Murray stated a Public Hearing was held at 2:00 pm today with no opposing comments. He made a recommendation to accept and pass the following motion.
Moved by Alderman Darryl Neill and second by Alderman Chuck Short to make a motion to Adopt Resolution of Support for Downstate Small Business Economic Stabilization Grant (Hitterman’s); 2020-12
MOTION CARRIED:
Canada Yea Neill Yea
Hall Yea Short Yea
Holley Yea Taylor Yea
Lewis Yea Wagner Yea
Moved by Alderman Chuck Short and second by Alderman Don Canada to make a motion to purchase property 515 E 7th Street from the Massac County trustee for $818.00;
MOTION CARRIED:
Canada Yea Neill Yea
Hall Yea Short Yea
Holley Yea Taylor Yea
Lewis Yea Wagner Yea
Moved by Alderman Chuck Short and second by Alderman Al Wagner to make a motion to Adopt an Ordinance Consenting to a Third Extension of Proclamation of State of Emergency; 2020-16
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 Darryl Neill to make a motion to accept change order No.1 for the City Pool Improvements in the amount of $56,360.00;
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 Darryl Neill to make a motion to accept Pay Application #2 for the Splash Park in the amount of $218,587.50;
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 Chad Lewis to make a motion to accept Light Department trucks and equipment dielectric testing in the approximate amount of $3,000-$3,500;
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 Jeremy Holley to make a motion to accept the purchase of a jack hammer for the Bobcat in the amount of $7,000.00 from McKeel Equipment;
MOTION CARRIED:
Canada Yea Neill Yea
Hall Yea Short Yea
Holley Yea Taylor Yea
Lewis Yea Wagner Yea
Discussed during meeting but not on agenda:
Moved by Alderman Mike Hall and second by Alderman Darryl Neill to make a motion to accept a portable UV treatment for the WWTP in the amount of $12,000.00;
MOTION CARRIED:
Canada Yea Neill Yea
Hall Yea Short Yea
Holley Yea Taylor Yea
Lewis Yea Wagner Yea
ORDINANCE COMMITTEE:
Moved by Alderman Chuck Short and second by Alderman Al Wagner to make a motion to Adopt an Ordinance Providing for the Appointment of City Treasure; 2020-17
MOTION CARRIED:
Canada Yea Neill Yea
Hall Yea Short Yea
Holley Yea Taylor Yea
Lewis Yea Wagner Yea
ORDINANCE COMMITTEE:
Moved by Alderman Chuck Short and second by Alderman Al Wagner to make a motion to Adopt an Ordinance Providing for the Appointment of City Treasure; 2020-17
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 Al Wagner 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 Jeremy Holley to adjourn: 7:30
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/2020/07/2020-city-council-minutes.pdf
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