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City of Metropolis City Council met Aug. 26.

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 26th, 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 Jeremy Holley, Chad Lewis, Brian Anderson, Dylan Chambers, Al Wagner, Darryl Neill, Chuck Short, 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 Brian Anderson to approve the minutes of the previous meeting held meeting on 8-12-2024 as presented. MOTION CARRIED:

Anderson Yea     Longworth Yea 

Chambers Yea    Neill Yea 

Holley Yea          Short Yea 

Lewis Yea           Wagner Yea

CITIZENS REQUEST:

MAYOR’S REPORT:

Moved by Alderman Chuck Short and second by Alderman Brian Anderson to approve partial payment to Brown & Roberts, Inc in the amount of $7,238.29 for T-Hanger Project 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 Dylan Chambers to accept approve payment of $6,300 to Jon Wells Heating and Air to replace old heat/air system for Council Chambers

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 to accept approve payment of $27,535 to Russell Electric Contracting, LLC for electrical work in the new Happy Hearts building

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 approve payment to Brotcke Well & Pump Inc. in the amount of $16,672 for Well #6 pump rebuild & spare motor

MOTION CARRIED:

Anderson Yea     Longworth Yea 

Chambers Yea    Neill Yea 

Holley Yea          Short Yea 

Lewis Yea           Wagner Yea

Corporate counsel Andrew Leonard clarified that the funding has to be appropriated in the city’s pending 2024-25 budget. He added, Interagency Agreements will be involved as the project develops.

Moved by Alderman Chuck Short and second by Alderman Al Wagner to accept approve funding for the Business Development between the City of Metropolis and the County of Massac in the amount of $75,000

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 accept approve payment to Brush Optical for the completed Business Improvement Grant project (new signs) in the amount of $1,588.05

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 Al Wagner to accept approve payment to Brush Optical for the completed Business Improvement Grant project (exterior paint) in the amount of $2,411.50

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 approve proposal from G.R.E. Construction to repair east primary settling tank at Wastewater Treatment Plant in the amount of 10,404.00

MOTION CARRIED:

Anderson Yea     Longworth Yea 

Chambers Yea    Neill Yea 

Holley Yea          Short Yea 

Lewis Yea           Wagner Yea

FINANCE COMMITTEE:

Moved by Alderman Chuck Short and second by Alderwoman Michele Longworth to approve Ordinance approving the Annual Budget and Appropriations Ordinance for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 2024-12

MOTION CARRIED:

Anderson Yea     Longworth Yea 

Chambers Yea    Neill Yea 

Holley Yea          Short Yea 

Lewis Yea           Wagner Yea

CORPORATE COUNSEL:

Moved by Alderman Jeremy Holley and second by Alderman Brian Anderson to make a motion to seek bids for the sale of improved property located at 720 E. 2ND Street 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 make a motion to seek bids for the sale of improved property located at 114 E. 18th Street MOTION CARRIED:

Anderson Yea     Longworth Yea 

Chambers Yea    Neill Yea 

Holley Yea          Short Yea 

Lewis Yea           Wagner Yea

Dakota Myers was the solo bid on 112 E. 21st Street in the amount of $500

Moved by Alderman Jeremy Holley and second by Alderman Chuck Short to make a motion to approve Ordinance Authorizing Sale of Municipally Owned Real Estate 112 East 21st MOTION CARRIED: 2024-13

Anderson Yea     Longworth Yea 

Chambers Yea    Neill Yea 

Holley Yea          Short Yea 

Lewis Yea           Wagner Yea

DEPARTMENT HEADS:

NEW BUSINESS:

OLD BUSINESS:

Alderman Chambers inquired if we are close to publicizing the information on the abatement process. He was told the graphics are still an issue. Abatement Officer John Roman spoke about the process on WMOK’s Coffee Break, and we will continue to repost information.

FINANCIAL REPORT:

Moved by Alderman Jeremy Holley and second by Alderman Dylan Chambers 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 Dylan Chambers 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 Dylan Chambers and second by Alderman Jeremy Holley that we go into Executive Session for reasons listed on the agenda. Time 7:13

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 Brian Anderson that we approve the minutes of the Executive Session, and 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 Jeremy Holley to adjourn.

MOTION CARRIED:

Anderson Yea     Longworth Yea 

Chambers Yea    Neill Yea 

Holley Yea          Short Yea 

Lewis Yea           Wagner Yea

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