Murphysboro City Council met Tuesday, Feb. 9.
The Murphysboro City Council meets at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month in Council Chambers, 202 N. 11th St.
Here are the minutes as provided by Murphysboro:
Murphysboro City Council Meeting February 9, 2016
The Murphysboro, Illinois, City Council met in regular session, pursuant to its ordinances, on the 9th day of February 2016. Mayor Stephens called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and Alderman Hughes led the council in prayer. Following the invocation, Mayor Stephens led the council in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. Mayor Stephens then directed City Clerk Cottonaro to call the roll. The roll was called with the following
Present: Barb Hughes, Mark Costa, Herb Voss, Gary McComb, Bill Pierson, Danny Bratton, John Erbes, Gloria Campos, Tom Ridings
Absent: Russell Brown
Mayor Stephens informed the council that demolition of the Apple Tree Inn and surrounding properties will start on February 22, 2016.
Motion: To approve the minutes of the January 12, 2016 council meeting. All aldermen received a copy of the minutes, for their review, prior to the meeting. Motion by Alderman Voss Second by Alderman Hughes Mayor called for a voice vote. All were in favor. Motion Carried
Motion: To approve the accounts payable, register #616, #617, #618 and #619 through February 9, 2016, accounts receivable through February 9, 2016 and payroll through February 9, 2016. All aldermen received a copy of the accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll for their review, prior to the meeting. Motion by Alderman Bratton Second by Alderman Pierson Mayor called for a voice vote. All were in favor. Motion Carried
REQUESTS FROM THE FLOOR
Mr. Green of SPIN gave an update on the organization. They are progressing with their fund raising. They will be raffling off a Harley motorcycle on April 30, 2016.
Susan Birkner and Robert Ostrom addressed the council regarding issues on Birkner Lane. Trucks tearing up road, need a weight limit. Also an issue about notifying when we shut water off.
COMMITTEE/COMMISSION REPORTS
Budget and Finance Committee meeting of January 25, 2015.
Motion: To approve paying Accounts Payable Register #614 and #615 through January 25, 2016. Motion by Alderman Hughes Second by Alderman Bratton Mayor Stephens called for a voice vote. All were in favor. Motion carried
Motion: To approve updated license and permit fee increases as presented. Motion by Alderman Bratton Second by Alderman Campos Mayor Stephens called for a voice vote. All were in favor. Motion carried.
Motion: To approve the purchase of a power supply battery backup as budgeted. Motion by Alderman McComb Second by Alderman Bratton Mayor Stephens called for a voice vote. All were in favor. Motion carried.
Building and Grounds Committee meeting of January 25, 2016.
Motion: To approve to vacate North 1st Street, a portion of Murphy Street and alley. Motion by Alderman Hughes Second by Alderman Pierson Mayor Stephens called for a voice vote. All were in favor. Motion Carried.
Community Relations Committee meeting of January 25, 2016.
Mayor Stephens inquired if we had received a response from Media Com by February 8, 2016. Attorney Blake stated there had been no correspondence received from Media Com by the due date. Mayor Stephens indicated then we can assume there are no objections.
Motion: To approve the use of Smysor Plaza on October 1, 2016 by JC Home Extension. Motion by Alderman McComb Second by Alderman Bratton Mayor Stephens called for a voice vote. All were in favor. Motion Carried.
Public Improvement Committee meeting of January 25, 2016.
No action taken.
Public Works Committee Meeting of January 26, 2016.
Motion: To approve the resolution for the 7th Street Reconstruction Project Motion by Alderman Bratton Seconded by Alderman Campos Mayor Stephens called for a voice vote. All were in favor. Motion Carried
Public Safety Committee meeting of December 28, 2015.
Mayor Stephens inquired about the status of the fee inquiry and Attorney Blake informed the council that a letter had been sent to the Chief Judge and we were awaiting a response regarding fee collections.
No action taken.
Personnel Committee meeting of January 25, 2016.
Motion: To approve to advertise internally for the Street Department laborer position. Motion by Alderman McComb Second by Alderman Bratton Mayor Stephens called for a voice vote. All were in favor. Motion Carried.
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor informed the council that February 15, 2016 was President’s Day and the administration office and public works department would be closed.
Motion: To approve Street closures for St. Patrick’s Day Celebration on March 19, 2016. Motion by Alderman McComb Second by Alderman Bratton Mayor Stephens called for a voice vote. All were in favor. Motion Carried.
Motion: To approve appointment of Scott Satterlee to the Historic Preservation Commission Motion by Alderman Costa Second by Alderman Bratton Mayor Stephens called for a voice vote. All were in favor. Motion Carried.
Motion: To approve the appointment of Amy Novara-Murphy to the Plan Commission Motion by Alderman McComb Second by Alderman Bratton Mayor Stephens called for a voice vote. All were in favor. Motion Carried.
Motion: To approve appointment of Kyle Fager to the Tourism Commission. Motion by Alderman McComb Second by Alderman Erbes Mayor Stephens called for a voice vote. All were in favor. Motion Carried.
Motion: To approve resolution for the Jackson County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan. Motion by Alderman Campos Second by Alderman McComb Mayor Stephens called for a voice vote. All were in favor. Motion Carried.
Lease will start on March 1, 2016.
Motion: To approve resolution authorizing the City to enter into a lease with the Murphysboro Park District for the property at 1818 Walnut Street Motion by Alderman McComb Second by Alderman Hughes Mayor Stephens called for a voice vote. All were in favor. Motion Carried.
Mayor Stephens informed the council regarding the Illinois Public Risk Fund’s letter regarding the IPRF Loss Control Service Visit of January 14, 2016 which indicated a loss analysis of 1 per cent, which is extremely good.
ALDERMEN ANNOUNCEMENTS/REQUESTS
Tom Ridings Nothing
Gloria Campos 15th Street, Gartside and Liberty Street needs repair. Darrin indicated it needed to be milled and repaved.
John Erbes Nothing
Danny Bratton Sewer plant and lift station project going along good. It is taking shape and they are doing a good job.
Bill Pierson Nothing
Gary McComb Nothing
Herb Voss Nothing
Mark Costa Nothing
Barb Hughes
DEPARTMENT HEAD ANNOUNCEMENTS/REQUESTS
Richard Blake Nothing
Sandra Ripley Reminder about opening bids for the communication tower at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Mayor Stephens opened the bids and they were as follows:
High Tech Tower Inc., Gibson City, IL $55,833 FMC Fricke Management & Contracting $53,000 Mayor instructed Brian Manwaring to look at the bids and we would discuss at the committee meeting.
Harold Sheffer They will be starting on the pump station project 20th Street lift station next week.
Steven Swafford #11 in shop, repairs will cost approximately $2500
Brian Hollo Nothing
Eric Kennedy Nothing
Tim Lee Happy to discuss the boil water policy and notice procedures
Brian Manwaring Nothing
Ron Manwaring Nothing
Darrin Mills Nothing
Jim Stewart Nothing
Motion: To adjourn Motion by Alderman Bratton Second by Alderman Campos Mayor Stephens called for a voice vote. All were in favor. Motion Carried
Meeting adjourned at 7:43 p.m.
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