City of Sesser City Council met March 14.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
The regular meeting of the Sesser City Council was called to order by Mayor Ashmore at 6:38 PM. Prayer was led by Wayne Shannon. The pledge of allegiance was said. Mayor Ashmore asked for all Veterans to stand as he thanked them for their service.
Mayor Ashmore asked Clerk Stacey to call the roll. Roll call was as follows:
Rodney Zettler—here, Dana Laur—here, Wayne Shannon, here, Rich Miller—here, Travis Zettler—here, David Bates—here.
A motion was made to approve the minutes from the February regular meeting by Rich Miller and 2nd by David Bates. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.
Agenda Item #1—TIF applications
Mayor Ashmore explained the TIF agreement and resolution with Kyle Schuster owner of Rend Lake Lawn Care to redevelop the property at 702 S. Park Street. A motion was made by Rich Miller and 2nd by Wayne Shannon to approve resolution #3-2019 the TIF application with Kyle Schuster, owner of Rend Lake Lawn Care to redevelop the property at 702 S. Park Street for up to $7,500.00. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.
Mayor Ashmore explained the bid presented by Crosswalk in a home they have been working on. They have met their maximum amount but need $4,225.00 to finish electrical upgrades to the home at 711 S. Locust. A motion was made by Rich Miller and 2nd by Travis Zettler to approve the bid as presented from Crosswalk for TIF funds for the home at 711 South Locust Street for electrical upgrades for the amount of $4,225.00. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.
Mayor Ashmore explained the bid presented by Crosswalk on a home at 707 South Locust Street that they have also met their maximum and still need $2,500.00 to rebuild the back porch to finish the home. A motion was made by Rich Miller and 2nd by Travis Zettler to approve the bid presented by Crosswalk for TIF funds for the home at 707 South Locust Street to rebuild the back porch at the cost of $2,500.00. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.
**Dana Laur excused herself at 6:55 PM
Mayor Ashmore explained the need to clean up the property at 901 South Cockrum Street. He asked Clerk Stacey to open the bids as received. Clerk Stacey informed him that only one bid was received. The Mayor explained he had asked other companies to turn in bids but is not receiving any. Clerk Stacey opened the bid from Lappin Excavating. The bid was for $1,530.00 to clean up the property at 901 S. Cockrum Street. A motion was made by Rodney Zettler and
2nd by David Bates to approve the TIF agreement to clean up the property at 901 S. Cockrum to the low bidder Lappin Excavating for $1,530.00. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.
***Dana Laur returned to the meeting at 6:59 PM.
Mayor Ashmore explained the TIF agreement with Sesser Pave and Seal. He asked Mr. Atchison to speak about the project. A motion was made by Travis Zettler and 2nd by Wayne Shannon to approve resolution #4-2019 the TIF agreement with Sesser Pave and Seal for upgrades to their property and parking lot due to drainage issues for up to $6,500.00 All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.
Agenda Item #2
Mayor Ashmore explained that Matt Tosh only had one item and he told him he would handle it and save him a trip. He explained the Change order #5 for the USDA/RD Sanitary Sewer System Improvement Grant—Contract A. A motion was made by Rich Miller and 2nd by Rodney Zettler to approve the USDA/RD Sanitary Sewer System Improvement Grant—Contract A— Change order #5 for an increase of $50,631.00 and an increase of 200 days. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.
Agenda Item #3
Mayor Ashmore explained the Nixle program and that it is now costing the Franklin County Emergency Management. He explained that all the cities of Franklin County were asked to help pay for it. A motion was made by David Bates and 2nd by Travis Zettler to approve the Nixle Engage Subscription cost Share for $500.00. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.
Agenda Item #4
Mayor Ashmore explained the Intergovernmental Agreement for Central Dispatch. This is a renewal agreement. A motion was made by Wayne Shannon and 2nd by Travis Zettler to approve the Intergovernmental agreement establishing Central Dispatch of Franklin County Public Safety Communication Center and Executive Board of Directors. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.
Agenda Item #5
Mayor Ashmore explained that he had checked on the Sexual Harassment Ordinance and that it was an ordinance that was to be passed by all municipalities as it is presented. A motion was
made by David Bates and 2nd by Travis Zettler to approve the Sexual Harassment Ordinance #1- 2019 as presented. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.
Agenda Item # 7
Mayor Ashmore explained the new water account deposit amounts and why we needed to change them. A motion was made by Wayne Shannon and 2nd by David Bates to approve the new water account deposit amounts as follows: Renter/ Contract for Deed will require $150.00 deposit, home owner/buying thru a financial institution will require $75.00 deposit. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.
Agenda Item #8
Change the April Meeting from April 11th to April 16th.
Agenda Item #9
Change the June Meeting from June 13th to June 6th.
Agenda Item #10
Mayor Ashmore explained the contract with Emling and Hoffman for the city audits. A motion was made by Wayne Shannon and 2nd by Rodney Zettler to renew the contract with Emling and Hoffman to the city audits for the fiscal years 2019, 2020, 2021 for $12,200.00, $12,400.00, and $12,600.00 for their respective years and for $2,000 each year for TIF. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.
Agenda Item #12
Mayor Ashmore explained we need to rotate finance committee duties. A motion was made by David Bates and 2nd by Travis Zettler to approve Wayne Shannon and Rodney Zettler as the finance committee and Rich Miller as the alternate if one is absent. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.
Agenda Item #13
Mayor Ashmore explained that the CASA fundraiser was coming up and asked if the city would like to sponsor the event. A motion was made by Travis Zettler and 2nd by David Bates to approve the donation to CASA of Franklin County as a table sponsor for $300.00. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.
Agenda Item #14
Mayor Ashmore explained that he would like to do a transfer $20,000.00 from TIF to the App Demo Grant and transfer $20,000.00 from TIF to the TIF Road Repairs (line item in budget). A motion was made by David Bates and 2nd by Rich Miller to make the transfers as presented. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.
Public Comments:
Shelby Elliston spoke about the Ivan Parker Concert at the Opera House on April 13th. Tickets are available for $15 each. She hopes to see lots of people there as this is to support the Opera House which in need of repairs and upkeep.
David Bates reminded everyone of the March 19th Town Hall meeting about the 1% sales percent tax at the Community Bldg at 6:00 PM.
Also SV graduation dates have been set for May 15th—Baccaualaurete , May 16th—High School graduation, May 17th—Jr. High School graduation.
Paul Roberts thanked the council for the speed signs on Yung Road.
A motion was made by Travis Zettler and 2nd by David Bates to enter into executive session to discuss personnel issues and litigation at 7:54 PM. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.
Council entered into executive session at 7:55 PM. Council reconvened at 8:08 PM.
A motion was made to adjourn from executive session at 8:08 by Rich Miller and 2nd by David Bates. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.
Agenda Item #6
A motion was made by David Bates and 2nd by Rich Miller to hire Virginia McCann as the new assistant water clerk at the rate of $10.00 per hour. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.
A motion was made by David Bates and 2nd by Wayne Shannon to approve the bills as presented by the finance committee. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.
A motion was made by David Bates and 2nd by Wayne Shannon to approve the treasurer’s report. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Travis Zettler and 2nd by Wayne Shannon to approve the police report. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Travis Zettler and 2nd by Rich Miller to approve the code inspector’s report. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Wayne Shannon and 2nd by Rich Miller to adjourn at 8:21 PM. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.
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