City of Metropolis City Council met May 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, May 22nd, 2023 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, Chad Lewis, Jeremy Holley, Al Wagner, Dylan Chambers, Brian Anderson, Darryl Neill, Corporate Counsel Andrew Leonard, Mayor Don Canada, City Clerk Jan Adams and concerned citizens of Metropolis.
ROLL CALL:
Anderson Yea Longworth Yea
Chambers Yea Neill Yea
Holley Yea Short Yea
Lewis Yea Wagner Yea
Moved by Alderman Chad Lewis and second by Alderman Brian Anderson to approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on 5-8-2023 as presented; MOTION CARRIED:
Anderson Yea Longworth Yea
Chambers Yea Neill Yea
Holley Yea Short Yea
Lewis Yea Wagner Yea
CITIZEN’S REQUEST:
Chad Vance representing HMG Engineers, Inc., gave an update on the Long Term Control Plan adopted in 2009. The project is divided into 3 phases leaving 4 out of the 10 projects left to complete. The projects are mandated by the EPA according to the approved Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Long-Term Control Plan. The schedule was developed based on the wastewater systems needs and priorities. He came to discuss funding for the remaining sewer overflow project and maintenance on the sewer system. The utility rates were last increased in 2014 and the community needs to know that operating expenses are going up. We need to schedule a Water, Light, and Street meeting to discuss our options.
MAYOR’S REPORT:
Moved by Alderman Chuck Short and second by Alderman Darryl Neill to accept road closure of 1ST Street from Frelinghuysen to the Lighthouse for Massac Pre-K End of Year Celebration on May 22nd from 5pm to 7 pm; MOTION CARRIED:
Anderson Yea Longworth Yea
Chambers Yea Neill Yea
Holley Yea Short Yea
Lewis Yea Wagner Yea
Moved by Alderwoman Michele Longworth and second by Alderman Chad Lewis to accept road closure of Oak Street from 5th Street to alley (between 5th & 6th) for Just Like Momma’s event on June 10th from 10am to 8pm; MOTION CARRIED:
Anderson Yea Longworth Yea
Chambers Yea Neill Yea
Holley Yea Short Yea
Lewis Yea Wagner Yea
Moved by Alderman Chad Lewis and second by Alderwoman Michele Longworth to accept road closure of Vienna Street from 7th Street to alley (between 7th & 8th) for Juneteenth event on June 19th;
MOTION CARRIED:
Anderson Yea Longworth Yea
Chambers Yea Neill Yea
Holley Yea Short Yea
Lewis Yea Wagner Yea
CORPORATE COUNSEL:
There were two bids for 815 E 6th and 817 E 6th Street.
Kenneth Tabor bid $200.
Michael Sharp was awarded the bid in the amount of $3,500.
Moved by Alderman Chuck Short and second by Alderman Brian Anderson to Adopt an Ordinance Authorizing Sale of Municipally Owned Real Estate 815 E. 6th and 817 E. 6th Street; 2023-12
MOTION CARRIED:
Anderson Yea Longworth Yea
Chambers Yea Neill Yea
Holley Yea Short Yea
Lewis Yea Wagner Yea
Moved by Alderman Darryl Neill and second by Alderman Brian Anderson to seek bids for sale of 411 W. 11TH, 413 W. 11th and 415 W. 11th Street;
MOTION CARRIED:
Anderson Yea Longworth Yea
Chambers Yea Neill Yea
Holley Yea Short Yea
Lewis Yea Wagner Yea
FINANCIAL REPORT:
Moved by Alderman Dylan Chambers 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;
MOTION CARRIED:
Anderson Yea Longworth Yea
Chambers Yea Neill Yea
Holley Yea Short Yea
Lewis Yea Wagner Yea
Moved by Alderman Jeremy Holley and second by Alderman Chad Lewis 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:
Anderson Yea Longworth Yea
Chambers Yea Neill Yea
Holley Yea Short Yea
Lewis Yea Wagner Yea
Moved by Alderman Jeremy Holley and second Alderwoman Michele Longworth by to adjourn; 7:30
MOTION CARRIED:
Anderson Yea Longworth Yea
Chambers Yea Neill Yea
Holley Yea Short Yea
Lewis Yea Wagner Yea
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