City of Metropolis City Council met Aug. 14.
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, August 14th, 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 Brian Anderson, Chuck Short, Chad Lewis, Jeremy Holley, Al Wagner, Dylan Chambers, 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 Jeremy Holley and second by Alderman Dylan Chambers to approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on 7-24-2023 as presented;
MOTION CARRIED:
Anderson Yea
Longworth Yea
Chambers Yea
Neill Yea
Holley Yea
Short Yea
Lewis Yea
Wagner Yea
CITIZEN’S REPORT:
MAYOR’S REPORT:
Moved by Alderman Chad Lewis and second by Alderman Al Wagner to accept purchase of a 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 for Animal Control in the amount of $21,555. 26;
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 Dylan Chambers to accept road closure of 1st Street from Frelinghuysen to the Lighthouse for City of Metropolis on September 30th from 11 am to 4 pm;
MOTION CARRIED:
Anderson Yea
Longworth Yea
Chambers Yea
Neill Yea
Holley Yea
Short Yea
Lewis Yea
Wagner Yea
Moved by Alderman Dylan Chambers and second by Alderwoman Michele Longworth to accept authorizing the Fire & Police Commission to fill vacancy with next available candidate on the Eligibility List at Fire Department due to a resignation.
MOTION CARRIED:
Anderson Yea
Longworth Yea
Chambers Yea
Neill Yea
Holley Yea
Short Yea
Lewis Yea
Wagner Yea
Mason Stewart was joined by family and friends for his swearing in to the Metropolis Fire Department.
CORPORATE COUNSEL:
Moved by Alderman Chad Lewis Chuck Short and second by Alderwoman Michele Longworth to Adopt an Ordinance Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement for Participation in the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS Master Agreement 2022);
2023-22
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 Jeremy Holley to Adopt an Ordinance Approving a Redevelopment Agreement by and Between City of Metropolis and DOT Transportation, Inc; A Delaware Corporation 2023-23
MOTION CARRIED:
Anderson Yea
Longworth Yea
Chambers Yea
Neill Yea
Holley Yea
Short Yea
Lewis Yea
Wagner Yea
One bid was received in the amount of $500 from Jessie Penson.
Moved by Alderman Darry Neill and second by Alderman Brian Anderson to Adopt an Ordinance Authorizing Sale of Municipally Owned Real Estate 112 E. 21st Street; 2023-24
MOTION CARRIED:
Anderson Yea
Longworth Yea
Chambers Yea
Neill Yea
Holley Yea
Short Yea
Lewis Yea
Wagner Yea
Moved by Alderman Dlyan Chambers and second by Alderman Jeremy Holley to Adopt a Resolution Approving the First Renewal of the Property with Ingram Barge Company LLC. 2023-01
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 Alderman Al Wagner to Adopt an Ordinance Adopting Employee Policy Manual; 2023-25
MOTION CARRIED:
Anderson Yea
Longworth Yea
Chambers Yea
Neill Yea
Holley Yea
Short Yea
Lewis Yea
Wagner Yea
FINANCE COMMITTEE:
A Public Hearing was held at 6:30 to pose questions or comments before adopting the 2023-2024 annual budget.
Moved by Alderman Darryl Neill and second by Alderman Chad Lewis to Adopt an Ordinance Approving the Annual Budget and Appropriations Ordinance for the Fiscal Year 2023-2024;
2023-26
MOTION CARRIED:
Anderson Yea
Longworth Yea
Chambers Yea
Neill Yea
Holley Yea
Short Yea
Lewis Yea
Wagner Yea
DEPARTMENT HEADS:
Chief Masse wanted to thank everyone for making “National Night Out” a success and to all that helped with the end of summer bash at the city pool.
NEW BUSINESS:
Alderman Holley inquired about the abatement process due to complaints in his ward. The mayor informed Holley how properties are abated. The abatement officer is sent to inspect the property, attaches a notice to the door as well as sending a letter stating they have 5 days to clean and/or mow. If the owner does not comply, pictures are taken and the city cleans the property. A lien can be placed on the property if the bill is not paid.0
FINANCIAL REPORT:
Moved by Alderman Chad Lewis and second by Alderwoman Michele Longworth 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 Alderwoman Michele Longworth and seconded by Alderman Jeremy Holley second by to adjourn; 7:15
MOTION CARRIED:
Anderson Yea
Longworth Yea
Chambers Yea
Neill Yea
Holley Yea
Short Yea
Lewis Yea
Wagner Yea
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