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City of Metropolis City Council met May 28.

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 28, 2024, 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, Alderman Brian Anderson, Al Wagner, Dylan Chambers, Jermey Holley, Chad Lewis, Chuck Short, Darryl Neill, Corporate Counsel Andrew Leonard, Mayor Don Canada, City Clerk Jan Adams and concerned citizens of Metropolis.

ROLL CALL:

Anderson Present      Longworth Present 

Chambers Present    Neill Present 

Holley Present           Short Present 

Lewis Present            Wagner Present

Moved by Alderman Darryl Neill and second by Alderman Chad Lewis to approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on 5-13-2024 as presented. MOTION CARRIED:

Anderson Yea       Longworth Yea 

Chambers Nea     Neill Yea 

Holley Yea            Short Yea 

Lewis Yea             Wagner Yea

CITIZENS REQUEST:

MAYOR’S REPORT:

We need a consensus to purchase a 2024 Dodge Durango for the Metropolis Police Department. This is a budget item that didn’t get on the agenda and will ratify at the next council meeting.

Moved by Alderman Chuck Short and second by Alderman Al Wagner to approve the purchase of a 2024 Dodge Durango in the amount of $47,855 MOTION CARRIED:

Anderson Yea       Longworth Yea 

Chambers Nea     Neill Yea 

Holley Yea            Short Yea 

Lewis Yea             Wagner Yea

Moved by Alderman Chuck Short and second by Alderman Brian Anderson to accept payment in the amount of $150,469.09 to E.T. Simonds Construction Co for the resurfacing of North Ave

MOTION CARRIED:

Anderson Yea       Longworth Yea 

Chambers Yea     Neill Yea 

Holley Yea            Short Yea 

Lewis Yea             Wagner Yea

Moved by Alderman Chuck Short and second by Alderman Chad Lewis to accept payment in the amount of $159,310.34 to E.T. Simonds Construction Co for the resurfacing of North Ave

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 Jeremy Holley to accept changes in the amount of $13,730.84 to E.T. Simonds Construction Co for the resurfacing of North Ave project

MOTION CARRIED:

Anderson Yea       Longworth Yea 

Chambers Yea     Neill Yea 

Holley Yea            Short Yea 

Lewis Yea             Wagner Yea

The Zoning Board of Appeals presented its findings of facts to be approved for a special use permit to construct and use a detached garage at 1212 and 1214 Baynes.

Moved by Alderman Chuck Short and second by Alderman Darryl Neill to accept the Zoning Board of Appeals findings of fact as council reasons for approving a Special Use Permit

MOTION CARRIED:

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 adopt an Ordinance for a Special Use Permit to construct and use a detached garage upon a lot located at 1212 and 1214 Baynes Street prior to the construction and use of the principal building 2024-07

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 accept road closure of Filmore Street between 7th & 8th Streets for Vacation Bible School at Refuge Church on July 13th from 12-3 pm

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 Darryl Neill to accept road closure of Market Street from the Northeast corner of the Courthouse lawn thru 8th Street, 6th Street from the driveway of the Detention Center to the drive thru of Legence Bank, 7th Street from Happy Hearts back parking area to the city property on the East side of Market, and 8th Street on the West side from Napa business to the SICIL Drive for the Superman Celebration on June 6th through June 9th

MOTION CARRIED:

Anderson Yea       Longworth Yea 

Chambers Yea     Neill Yea 

Holley Yea            Short Yea 

Lewis Yea             Wagner Yea

Moved by Alderman Chuck Short and second by Alderman Al Wagner to approve purchase of a 2.5” Hammerhead Mole in the amount of $7330.30 for the Water Department

MOTION CARRIED:

Anderson Yea       Longworth Yea 

Chambers Yea     Neill Yea 

Holley Yea            Short Yea 

Lewis Yea             Wagner Yea

DEPARTMENT HEADS:

Chief Masse stated Office Roger Giltner, and K-9 Officer Krypto passed academy and state certification last week. This allows a full-service K-9 unit to begin Wednesday May 29th.

NEW BUSINESS:

Alderman Holley shared information about an all-inclusive playground equipment opening soon in Southern Illinois. Founder Lenore Ashby, mother and one of the head organizers of Hadley’s Haven, created a place where all can play. Their main drive was to build a playground to keep her daughter’s memory alive, with an all-inclusive playground. Holley thought this would be a great idea for Lincoln Park, or any other city owned park.

Alderman Holley following up to see if there were any updates concerning handicapped parking on Market Street. The mayor said he would have the street department check on it.

Alderwoman Michele Longworth created a survey asking for public input on how to utilize Lincoln Park. Out of the 19 responses only one stated we need to establish a business on the property. She stated she would share the results of this survey at a later meeting.

FINANCIAL REPORT:

Moved by Alderman Chad Lewis and second by Alderman Jemery 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 to and second by Alderman Dylan Chambers 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

City Council Meeting

City of Metropolis, IL

5- 28-2024

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Moved by Alderwoman Michele Longworth and second by Alderman Chuck Short that we go into Executive Session for reasons listed on the agenda. Time 7:15

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 Jeremy Holley to approve the minutes of the Executive Session for reasons and that they are to remain closed.

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 Chuck Short 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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