Murphysboro City Council met Dec. 13.
Here is the agenda as provided by the Council:
1. Call to Order, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Consideration of Council Minutes – November 22nd, 2016
4. Consideration of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Payroll Reports
5. Committee/Commission Reports
a. Budget & Finance – Chairman Dan Bratton
Old Business
New Business
Review and Discussion of Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2017 (place on Public Display for 10 days with Public Hearing on Tuesday, December 27th at 5:30 p.m.)
Public Comment
b. Building & Grounds – Chairman Russell Brown
Old Business
Franchise Agreement with Ameren for gas and electric
New Business
Janitorial Contract
Public Comment
c. Community Relations – Chairman Dan Bratton
Old Business
New Business
Update on Application for Brownsfield Grant
Public Comment
d. Public Improvement – Chairman Gary McComb
Old Business
Improvements to the Road leading to the Wastewater Treatment Plant
New Business
Sidewalk on North 14th Street
Contract with HeartLands Conservancy for completion of Comprehensive Plan
Public Comment
e. Public Works – Chairman Bill Pierson
Old Business
New Business
Motor Fuel Maintenance Program for 2017
Purchase of Safety Items (Life Rings) for the WWTP
Public Comment
f. Public Safety – Chairman Russell Brown
Old Business
New Business
Tree Issue at 419 North 11th Street
Review of Ordinance for Trailers Parked on Streets
Public Comment
g. Personnel – Chairman Barbara Hughes
Old Business
New Business
Request to close office on Thursday, March 30th for Admin Staff to attend training
Public Comment
6. Mayors Report
a. City Seal
b. Appointment of Lauralee Ryan to the Plan Commission
7. Council Members Requests
8. Department Head Requests
9. Adjournment
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