Southern Illinois News

City of Metropolis City Council met Dec. 9.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

The regular meeting of the City Council, City of Metropolis, Illinois was held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, December 9th, 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, Dylan Chambers, Brian Anderson, Darryl Neill, Al Wagner, Chuck Short, Corporate Counsel Andrew Leonard, Mayor Don Canada, City Clerk Jan Adams and concerned citizens of Metropolis. Alderman Chad Lewis was absent. 

ROLL CALL:

Anderson Present     Longworth Present

Chambers Present    Neill Present

Holley Present          Short Present

Lewis Absent            Wagner Present

Moved by Alderman Jeremy Holley and second by Alderman Brian Anderson to approve the minutes of the previous meeting held meeting on 11-25-2024 as presented. 

MOTION CARRIED:

Anderson Yea          Longworth Yea

Chambers Yea         Neill Yea

Holley Yea               Short Yea

Lewis Absent           Wagner Yea

CITIZENS REQUEST:

MAYOR’S REPORT:

Moved by Alderman Chuck Short and second by Alderman Jeremy Holley to approve payment to Biovac in the amount of $25,514.00 for empty and filling last filter 

MOTION CARRIED:

Anderson Yea          Longworth Yea

Chambers Yea         Neill Yea

Holley Yea               Short Yea

Lewis Absent           Wagner Yea

Moved by Alderman Jeremy Holley and second by Alderman Chuck Short to Adopt an Ordinance Consenting to Assignment of Redevelopment Agreement with ASG-RE, LLC 2024-30

MOTION CARRIED:

Anderson Yea          Longworth Yea

Chambers Yea         Neill Yea

Holley Yea               Short Yea

Lewis Absent           Wagner Yea

Jeremy Billington representing Cresent Insurance reviewed how our plan preformed over the past year and evaluated whether the current deductible is still appropriate. His recommendation was to continue with the $75,000 stop loss coverage.

Moved by Alderman Jeremy Holley and second by Alderman Chuck Short to approve the renewal of re-insurance coverage with Symetra

MOTION CARRIED:

Anderson Yea          Longworth Yea

Chambers Yea         Neill Yea

Holley Yea               Short Yea

Lewis Absent           Wagner Yea

Moved by Alderman Jeremy Holley and second by Alderman Dylan Chambers to approve payment to Beard & Pugh, CPA’s PLLC- Tina Beard for the completed Business Improvement Grant project (new sign) in the amount of $1,297.22

MOTION CARRIED:

Anderson Yea          Longworth Yea

Chambers Yea         Neill Yea

Holley Yea               Short Yea

Lewis Absent           Wagner Yea

*City Hall & Public Works Departments will be closed on Tuesday, December 24th and Wednesday, December 25th to observe Christmas, Tuesday, December 31st, and Wednesday, January to observe New Years’s

The new employee will work in two part-time positions. They will work for corporate counsel and be responsible for health insurance/workman’s compensation.

Moved by Alderman Jeremy Holley and second by Alderman Dylan Chambers to hire due to the retirement of Kim Canada

MOTION CARRIED:

Anderson Yea          Longworth Yea

Chambers Yea         Neill Yea

Holley Yea               Short Yea

Lewis Absent           Wagner Yea

CORPORATE COUNSEL:

Moved by Alderwoman Michele Longworth and second by Alderman Al Wagner to seek bids for the sale of improved property located at 1017 Simmons St, Metropolis, IL 

MOTION CARRIED:

Anderson Yea          Longworth Yea

Chambers Yea         Neill Yea

Holley Yea               Short Yea

Lewis Absent           Wagner Yea

Several bids were received for 401, 407, and 415 West 8th Street lots.

Kyrah Berry bid $500 on 401 West 8th Street.

Jones Building LLC, Josh Reagor, bid $3,001 for the 3 lots as a group attaching a letter with his plans for the property. He has plans to start on the first 2 homes in the Spring of 2025 if awarded the bid.

Dustin Babb bid $7,000 on each property totaling $21,000.

Due to the uncertainty of Mr. Babb’s bids the motion was tabled.

Moved by Alderman Chuck Short and second by Alderman Brian Anderson to TABLE Adopting an Ordinance Authorizing Sale of Municipally Owned Real Estate 401, 407, and 415 W 8th Street

MOTION CARRIED:

Anderson Yea          Longworth Yea

Chambers Yea         Neill Yea

Holley Yea               Short Yea

Lewis Absent           Wagner Yea

Poco Solutions LLC, Cody Carlson, was awarded the solo bid in the amount of $500

Moved by Alderman Jeremy Holley and second by Alderman Chuck Short to Adopt an Ordinance Authorizing Sale of Municipally Owned Real Estate 600 W 18th St 2024-31 

MOTION CARRIED:

Anderson Yea          Longworth Yea

Chambers Yea         Neill Yea

Holley Yea               Short Yea

Lewis Absent           Wagner Yea

DEPARTMENT HEADS:

OLD BUSINESS:

Alderman Jeremy Holley asked if there was a consent for the Placemaking Grant available through the National Association of Realtors. Mayor Canada said public works director had sent Tiffany Korte information on a Mommy & Me swing. The consensus is to have the swing at Washington Park. Holley said that in further talks with Korte, it was verified that applications are due in early January before the council’s next meeting. Canada said he would touch base with Korte about the application on Tuesday, Dec. 10th.

Alderman Al Wagner praised Morgan Siebert’s creativity enhancing the Superman sign at Fort Massac State Park.

NEW BUSINESS:

MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS:

FINANCIAL REPORT:

Moved by Alderman Jeremy Holley and second by Alderman Dlyan 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 Absent           Wagner Yea

Moved by Alderman Jeremy Holley and second by Alderman Dlyan 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 Absent           Wagner Yea

Moved by Alderwoman Michele Longworth and seconded by Jeremy Holley to adjourn. TIME: 7:30

MOTION CARRIED:

Anderson Yea          Longworth Yea

Chambers Yea         Neill Yea

Holley Yea               Short Yea

Lewis Absent           Wagner Yea

https://metropolisil.keeforcecloud.com/jobrouter/index.php?cmd=PublicStart&ps=4277dc75346c705d399cb48119d516cf&username=webuser##