City of Metropolis City Council met Oct. 10.
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, October 10th, 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 Chad Lewis, Jermey Holley, Brian Anderson, Chuck Short, Al Wagner, Dylan Chambers, Darryl Neill, Corporate Counsel Andrew Leonard, Mayor Don Canada, City Clerk Jan Adams and concerned citizens of Metropolis. Alderman was absent.
ROLL CALL:
Anderson Yea Longworth Yea
Chambers Yea Neill Yea
Holley Yea Short Yea
Lewis Yea Wagner Yea
Moved by Alderman Darrell Neill and second by Alderman Chad Lewis to approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on 9-25-2023 as presented;
MOTION CARRIED:
Anderson Yea Longworth Yea
Chambers Yea Neill Yea
Holley Yea Short Yea
Lewis Yea Wagner Yea
CITIZENS REQUEST:
Letitia Brazell requested clarification on the new laws that went to effect September 1st after receiving two different interpretations. Her concerns have escalated due to people continually walking in her alleyway and yard. Both mayor Canada and city attorney Andrew Leonard informed her they would seek out the true meaning of the law and get back to her.
MAYOR’S REPORT:
Moved by Alderman Chad Lewis and second by Alderman Al Wagner to approve payment for a completed Business Improvement Grant awarded to Lange Chiropractic in the amount of $1,758.45;
MOTION CARRIED:
Anderson Yea Longworth Yea
Chambers Yea Neill Yea
Holley Yea Short Yea
Lewis Yea Wagner Yea
Moved by Alderman Al Wagner and second by Alderman Dylan Chambers ratify action taken regarding Tourism’s request of funding imbursement of $150,000;
Anderson Yea Longworth Yea
Chambers Yea Neill Yea
Holley Yea Short Yea
Lewis Yea Wagner Yea
Moved by Alderman Chuck Short and second by Alderwoman Michele Longworth to accept road closure of Market Street from 6th Street to 7th Street for Market Street Flea Market on October 20th & 21st;
MOTION CARRIED:
Anderson Yea Longworth Yea
Chambers Yea Neill Yea
Holley Yea Short Yea
Lewis Yea Wagner Yea
Moved by Alderman Brian Anderson and second by Alderman Jeremy Holley to approve the appointment of Cheriah Herring to the Library Board to replace a retiring member;
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 Alderman Brian Anderson to approve funding imbursement of $40,000 to the Library After-School program;
MOTION CARRIED:
Anderson Yea Longworth Yea
Chambers Yea Neill Yea
Holley Yea Short Yea
Lewis Yea Wagner Yea
CORPORATE COUNSEL:
One bid was received for 207 & 209 West 20th Street:
Steven and Lisa Baker awarded the property with a bid of $1,026.
Moved by Alderman Dylan Chambers and second by Alderwoman Michele Longworth to Adopt an Ordinance Authorizing Sale of Municipally Owned Real Estate 207 & 209 West 20th Street; 2023-30
MOTION CARRIED:
Anderson Yea Longworth Yea
Chambers Yea Neill Yea
Holley Yea Short Yea
Lewis Yea Wagner Yea
FINANCIAL REPORT:
Moved by Alderman Jeremy Holley and second by Alderman Brian Anderson 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 Brian Anderson 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 Darryl Neill and seconded by Alderwoman Michele Longworth 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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