City of Murphysboro City Council met September 26.
Here is the agenda provided by the Council:
1. Call to Order, Invocation by Pastor Shaker Samuel, Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Stephens
2. Roll Call
3. Consideration of Council Minutes – September 12th, 2017
4. Consideration of Accounts Payable Registers
5. Committee/Commission Reports
a. Budget & Finance – Chairman W.J. Pittman
Old Business
• Consideration of contract for Part-Time Grant Writer
New Business
• Presentation of Budget Related Reports
• Consideration of donating the Senior Citizens bus to the Senior Citizens Council
Public Comment
b. Building & Grounds – Chairman Gary McComb
Old Business
• Voluntary Annexation Agreements
New Business
• Discussion regarding Railroad Overpass construction project
Public Comment
c. Community Relations – Chairman John Erbes
Old Business
New Business
• Discussion regarding request for Liquor License at 1017 North 14th Street
Public Comment
d. Public Improvement – Chairman Mike Bastien
Old Business
• Re-Zoning of South 17th Street (West of Logan Museum)
New Business
• Consideration of purchasing properties from the Jackson County Trustee for demolition and clean-up purposes
• Consideration of establishing a downtown TIF District
Public Comment
e. Public Works – Chairman Dan Bratton
Old Business
• Update of Osburn Street Extended
New Business
• Consideration of Request to declare the pumps from the 7th Street Lift Station as surplus
• Consideration of Maintenance Agreement for the Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Discussion regarding water line issues on Ruth Lane
Public Comment
f. Public Safety – Chairman Russell Brown
Old Business
New Business
• Discussion regarding chairs out prior to Apple Festival
• Discussion regarding request for 4-way stop at 9th & Illinois Avenue
Public Comment
g. Personnel – Chairman Barbara Hughes
Old Business
New Business
Public Comment
6. Mayors Report
a. Recognition of Jim Stewart for being nominated by EPA staff for the Wastewater Operator of the Year
7. Council Members Requests
8. Department Head Requests
9. Executive Session
a. Update on Contract Negotiations and Personnel Matters
10. Adjournment
http://www.murphysboro-il.gov/files/Council_Agenda_-_2017-09-26.pdf
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