Sesser City Council met February 8.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
The regular meeting of the Sesser City Council was held on Thursday, February 8, 2018. It was called to order by Mayor Ashmore at 6:34 pm. Prayer was led by Brother Larry Cook from the Bear Point 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—here, Dana Laur—absent, 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 January meeting. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.
Agenda Item #9
Mat Tosh from Brown and Roberts addressed the council on Resolution #5-2018. A motion was made to pass Resolution #5-2018 to execute Amendment 1 to Agreement with Brown and Roberts for the Phase III Rehabilitation of the existing Sanitary Sewer Trunk line by Travis Zettler and 2nd by David Bates. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.
Agenda Item #10
Matt Tosh informed the council that is was time to advertise for bids for the Phase III of the Sewer rehabilitation project. A motion was made by Wayne Shannon and 2nd by David Bates to approve permission for Brown and Roberts to advertise for bids for the Phase III of the Existing Sanitary Sewer Trunk Line project. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.
Agenda Item #11
Matt Tosh presented the Change order #1 for Contract time extension for the DRA Water main. A motion was made by Wayne Shannon and 2nd by David Bates to approve change order #1— contract extension time for the DRA water main project. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.
Agenda Item #12
Matt Tosh presented application for payment #4 for Contract A to Midwest Excavating for $44,496.49. A motion was made by Travis Zettler and 2nd by Rich Miller to approve payment #4 for Contract A to Midwest Excavating for $44,496.49. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.
Agenda Items #13
Matt Tosh presented application for payment on Contract B to Wiggs Excavating for $31,238.54. A motion was made by David Bates and 2nd by Wayne Shannon to make payment on Contract B to Wiggs Excavating for $31,238.54. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.
Agenda Item #14
Matt Tosh presented the Construction Observation Bill #4 for Contract A to Brown and Roberts for the USDA/RD Sanitary Sewer System Improvements. A motion was made by Travis Zettler and 2nd by David Bates to approve Construsction Observation Bill #4 for Contract A to Brown and Roberts for $6,343.30 for the USDA /RD Sanitary Sewer System Improvement grant. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.
Agenda Item #15
Matt Tosh presented the Design Engineering Bill #2 from Brown and Roberts for $20,797.93. A motion was made by Rich Miller and 2nd by Rodney Zettler to approve the design engineering bill #2 from Brown and Roberts for $20,797.93 for the USDA project. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.
Agenda Item #1
Mayor Ashmore explained the TIF agreement with Sesser Car Care for up to 50% of the roof repair project on their building. A motion was made to approve the TIF agreement with Sesser Care Care for up to 50% of the cost of the roof repair project on their building b David Bates and 2nd by Travis Zettler. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.
Agenda Item #2
Mayor Ashmore explained that Janette had received a grant to pay for her registration to the GFOA conference. All the city would be paying is her other cost (meals, lodging, etc) and asked for council to approve her attendance for the conference. A motion was made by Wayne Shannon and 2nd by David Bates for Janette Dilliner to attend the GFOA conference. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.
Agenda Item #3
Mayor Ashmore explained that Randy Newbury is still off with injury and his part of his insurance needs to be paid in order for him to keep it. Mayor Ashmore asked for the council to approve payment by the city for Mr. Newbury then upon return to work, they will work out a system to repay the monthly portion. A motion was made by Wayne Shannon and 2nd by David Bates to approve the payment of the employee part of Randy Newbury’s insurance payment for up to 6 months as a loan until he returns to work and a repayment plan can be worked out. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.
Agenda Item #4
Mayor Ashmore explained that part-time officers had worked the holiday in January and according to ordinance the council has to approve if they receive the same payment as a full- time officer would if they worked the holiday. A motion was made by Wayne Shannon and 2nd by David Bates to approve the police overtime payment to the part-time officers that worked the January holiday (Martin Luther King Day) for 8 hours at time and a half rate. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.
Agenda Item #5
Mayor Ashmore explained that Travis Zettler had been helping with the Opera House Board and that he would like to officially appoint him to the Opera House Board. A motion was made by Rodney Zettler and 2nd by David Bates to appoint Travis Zettler to the Opera House Board. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.
Agenda Item #6--tabled
Agenda Item #7
Mayor Ashmore asked for approval of the annual donation to the Sesser Jr. Women’s Club for the Easter Egg Hunt. A motion was made by David Bates and 2nd by Rich Miller to donate $100.00 to the Sesser Jr. Women’s Club for the Annual Easter Egg Hunt. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.
Agenda Item #8—tabled
Agenda Item #16—tabled
Agenda Item #17—tabled
Item #18
Mayor Ashmore explained the Solo Engagement Tactics Training. He asked the council to approve for Chief White to attend the level 3--5 day training at a cost of $995.00 A motion was made by Wayne Shannon and 2nd by Rich Miller to approve the level 3—5 day training for Chief White to attend at the cost of $995.00. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.
Agenda Item #19
Read by Mayor Ashmore:
Sesser has received a Housing Rehabilitation Grant through the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. The grant will be administered by Crosswalk Community Action Agency. The grant number is 16-243016 and is for the amount of $450,000.00. It is a two year grant and will be for ten (10) homes. The specific target area is specifically, the south side of Stamper St. to the north side of W. Coal St. and from the west side of S. Elm St. to the east side of S. Broadway St. also to include the 800 and 900 blocks of S. Walnut and S. Cockrum St.
A motion to approve this grant was made by Rich Miller and 2nd by David Bates. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.
Agenda Item #20
Mayor Ashmore asked for approval from the council to renew the City membership to the Chamber of Commerce at a cost of $35.00 per year. A motion was made by Wayne Shannon and 2nd by David Bates to approve the purchase of membership to the Chamber of Commerce for $35.00 per year. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.
Agenda Item #21
Mayor Ashmore asked for approval for the annual donation to CASA for their Spring Event for a full page ad in their program. A motion was made by David Bates and 2nd by Rich Miller to approve the purchase of a full page ad in the CASA program for their Spring Event. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.
Mayor Ashmore informed the council of new rates from the current printer for newsletters and water bills.
John Bigler—city attorney—gave updates on RLCD lawsuit.
A motion was made to approve the bills as presented by Travis Zettler and 2nd by David Bates. 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 Travis Zettler and 2nd by Rich Miller. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.
A motion was made to approve the police report as presented by Rich Miller and 2nd by Wayne Shannon. 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 Rich Miller. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.
A motion to adjourn was made by Rich Miller and 2nd by Travis Zettler at 7:33 pm. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.
Adjourned at 7:33 pm.
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