Sesser City Council met March 8.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
The regular meeting of the Sesser City Council was held on Thursday, March 8, 2018. It was called to order by Mayor Ashmore at 6:32 pm. Prayer was led by Pastor Allen Miller from the First United Methodist Church. The pledge of Allegiance was said. Mayor Ashmore asked for veterans to stand and be recognized and thanked them for their service.
Mayor Ashmore asked Clerk Stacey to call the roll. Roll call was as follows:
Rodney Zettler—absent, Dana Laur—here, Wayne Shannon—here, Rich Miller—here, Travis Zettler—here, David Bates—here.
A motion was made by Rich Miller and 2nd by Travis Zettler to approve the minutes of the February meeting. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.
Agenda Item #2
Mat Tosh from Brown and Roberts addressed the council on Contract A payment #5. A motion was made to approve payment #5 for Contract A (STP) to Midwest Petroleum & Excavating in the amount of $212,795.10 for the USDA Grant by David Bates and 2nd by Wayne Shannon. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.
Agenda Item #3
Matt Tosh explained to the council payment #4 for Contract B(Collection System). A motion was made by David Bates and 2nd by Rich Miller to approve payment #4 on Contract B (Collection System) to Wiggs Excavating in the amount of $108,791.34 for the USDA Grant Loan. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.
Agenda Item #4
Matt Tosh presented construction observation engineering bill #5 for Contract A. A motion was made by Travis Zettler and 2nd by David Bates to approve the construction Observation engineering bill #5 for Contract A to Brown and Roberts in the amount of $2,288.40 for the USDA Grant Loan.. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.
Agenda Item #5
Matt Tosh presented the construction observation engineering bill #1 for contract B. A motion was made by David Bates and 2nd by Rich Miller to approve payment #1 for Contract B to Brown and Roberts for the Construction Observation engineering bill in the amount of $10,149.90. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.
Agenda Items #1
Mayor Ashmore explained the TIF agreement with the Anchor Grille for roof repair. A motion was made by Rich Miller and 2nd by Travis Zettler to approve the TIF agreement with the Anchor Grille for $800.00 for roof repair. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.
Agenda Item #6
Mayor Ashmore and Alderman Travis Zettler explained the LOCIS system for online bill payment and the ability to accept credit/debit cards at city hall for payment. A motion was made to approve/implement the LOCIS program for online payments for water bills and credit card/debit card payments for up to 10 services at city hall by Rich Miller and 2nd by David Bates. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.
Agenda Item #7
Mayor Ashmore and Treasurer DIlliner explained the insurance rates as presented. A motion was made by Rich Miller and 2nd by David Bates to approve the increase to 20% employee payment (except for Jerome, Marion and Randy who currently pay 16%) for the employee share of the insurance price per month. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.
Agenda Item #8
Mayor Ashmore explained the ad in the Old King Cole booklet. A motion was made by Travis Zettler and 2nd by David Bates to approve the Old King Cole booklet ad for the cost of $80. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.
Agenda Item #9
Mayor Ashmore and Alderman Travis Zettler explained the security system from Novacom for the Miners Memorial Park. A motion was made by Wayne Shannon and 2nd by Rich Miller to approve the purchase of the security camera system for Miner’s Memorial Park which would be TIF eligible for the cost of &8,500.00. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.
Agenda Item #10
Mayor Ashmore explained the resolution to close Elm Street during the annual Cajun Festival at the VFW which is sponsored by Sesser Ducks Unlimited. A motion was made by Travis Zettler and 2nd by Wayne Shannon to approve the VFW/Ducks Unlimited Cajun Fest Resolution #6- 2018 to close Elm Street from Ohla to Coal Street on April 7, 2018. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.
Agenda Item #11
Mayor Ashmore read the proclamation for National Service Recognition Day. The proclamation proclaims April 3, 2018 as National Service Recognition Day.
Agenda Item #12--tabled
Agenda Item #13
Mayor Ashmore explained Ordinance #1-2018. This ordinance will allow part-time officers who work holidays to receive holiday pay. A motion was made to approve Ordinance #1-2018 to amend the pay schedule of the Sesser Police Department for holiday pay by David Bates and 2nd by Rich Miller. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.
A motion was made to approve the officers that worked the holiday in February to receive holiday pay by Rich Miler and 2nd by Wayne Shannon.. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.
Item #14
Mayor Ashmore explained the purchase of real estate at 201 East North Street. A motion was made by David Bates and 2nd by Wayne Shannon to approve the purchase of property at 201 East North Street; the city will purchase, tear down the house then sell the property (This is TIF eligible. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.
Agenda Item #15
Mayor Ashmore explained the LED lights for the park. A motion was made by Travis Zettler and 2nd by Rich Miller to approve the purchase of the LED lights for Miner’s Memorial Park for $3660.00 with a rebate from Amren for $2100.00 and labor cost of $1100.00 (total cost after rebate--$2,660.00). All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.
A motion was made to approve the bills as presented by Travis Zettler and 2nd by Wayne Shannon. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.
A motion was made to approve the treasurer’s report as presented by Rich Miller and 2nd by David Bates. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.
A motion was made to approve the police report as presented by Wayne Shannon and 2nd by Rich Miller. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.
A motion was made to approve the code inspector’s report as presented by Travis Zettler and 2nd by Wayne Shannon. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.
A motion to adjourn was made by Wayne Shannon and 2nd by David Bates at 7:40 pm. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.
Adjourned at 7:40 pm.
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