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City of Metropolis City Council met Jan. 12

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Brian Anderson, City Aldermen - Ward 2 | City of Metropolis

Brian Anderson, City Aldermen - Ward 2 | City of Metropolis

City of Metropolis City Council met Jan. 12.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

1. Roll Call

2. Pledge of Allegiance – please stand and remain standing through the prayer.

3. Prayer

4. Approval of minutes (1.22.24)

5. Mayor’s Report

a) Motion to accept or reject entering into an agreement with Pyrotecnico Fireworks, Inc. for fireworks display on Friday, July 5, 2024.

b) Motion to approve road closure on Front Street from Metropolis Street to Frelinghuysen for Friday, July 5, 2024, to host the Fourth of July fireworks.

c) Motion to hire Lifeguards and Pool Manager for City Pool.

d) Motion to approve the new “avoided cost” as defined in Section 12 of the Customer Self-Generation Net Metering Policy for 2024 to be $0.0538.

e) Motion to approve or reject the Board of Fire & Police Commissioners recommendation of the promotion of Daniel Austin to Sergeant due to the upcoming retirement of Sgt. Michael Kennedy.

f) Motion to approve or reject the Board of Fire & Police Commissioners recommendation of the hiring of Christian Childress due to the vacancy created from an officer failing to pass field training.

g) Motion to approve or reject funding imbursement of $100,000 to Greater Metropolis Convention & Visitors Bureau.

h) Motion to approve or reject the appointment of Micah Tolbert to the Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals for a three-year term to fill a vacancy.

i) Motion to approve or reject the appointment of Jim Young to the Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals for a two-year term to fill a vacancy.

j) Motion to approve or reject the appointment of Ken Kovac to the Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals for a one-year term to fill a vacancy.

k) Motion to approve or reject the appointment of Mike Korte to the Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals for a one-year term to fill a vacancy.

l) Motion to approve or reject hiring to fill a vacancy due to a resignation.

m) Motion to approve or reject the appointment of Rebecca Reed as the Authorized Agent for IMRF.

n) Motion to approve or reject the bid from E.T. Simonds Construction Company in the amount of $301,933.49 for the North Avenue Street Project.

6. Corporate Counsel Report

a) Adopt an Ordinance Authorizing The Sale or Other Disposition of Personal Property of The City of Metropolis.

b) Adopt an Ordinance Amending Salary Levels For Certain Elected Municipal Officers.

7. Department Heads

8. Old Business

9. New Business

10. Citizen’s Request

11. Miscellaneous Reports

12. Financial Report

 Payment of Salaries, Payroll, and Contract Bills

 Payment of Miscellaneous Bills

13. Executive Session

 Pending Litigation

 Threatened Litigation

 Personnel

 Collective Bargaining

 Acquisition of Real estate

 Sales, Lease, or Exchange of Real estate

14. Adjourn

Reminders:

February 19: HOLIDAY-City Hall Closed

February 19-23: Trash Pick-up Week

February 26: Council meeting

March 11: Council meeting

March 25: Council meeting

March 29: HOLIDAY-City Hall Closed

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