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City of Sesser City Council met Sept. 9.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

The regular meeting of the Sesser City Council was called to order by Mayor Ashmore at 6:34 PM. Prayer was led by Chief Steve Bareis. The pledge of allegiance was said. The mayor asked for veterans to stay standing and the council and those present showed their appreciation for our veterans. Mayor Ashmore asked Clerk Stacey to call the roll.

In attendance were Rodney Zettler, Wayne Shannon, and Dana Laur. The mayor will vote to make the quorum.

A motion was made by Wayne Shannon and second by Rodney Zettler to approve the minutes from the regular meeting in August. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.

Agenda Item #2

Matt Tosh explained the Pay estimate to Haier Plumbing and Heating, Inc. A motion was made by Rodney Zettler and seconded by Wayne Shannon to approve the Water System Improvements--Contract A Watermains--Contractor’s Pay estimate #1 to Haier Plumbing and Heating, Inc for $146,735.54. All those present were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.

Agenda Item #3

Matt Tosh explained the Water System Improvements Contract A Change order #1 which was to add 2 each of bid item #9 which are 8 inch gate valves at a cost of $1,250.00 each for a total increase of the project of $2,500.00 A motion was made by Rodney Zettler and 2nd by Dana Laur to approve the Water System Improvements--Contract A Watermains--change order #1 as presented which will increase the total cost from $448,555.00 to $451,055.00. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.

Agenda Item #4

Matt Tosh explained the Water Systems Improvements Contract A Watermains change order #2. This is to switch from 8 inch PVC pipe to 8 inch ductile iron pipe and revise 55 feet. It is a reduction in cost due to overages of the pip that was already on hand. A motion was made by Wayne Shannon and seconded by Dana Laur to approve the Water System Improvements contract A water mains change order #2 as presented for a reduction in cost by $2,653.00 for a new total project cost of $448,402.00. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.

****David Bates arrived at the meeting at 6:42 PM. He will now vote and the Mayor will not vote.

Agenda Item #5

Matt Tosh explained the Water Systems Improvements Contract A Water mains Construction Engineering bill #1 from Brown and Roberts for $13,302.24. A motion was made by Wayne Shannon and seconded by Rodney Zettler to approve the Water Systems Improvements contract A Water mains construction engineering bill #1 to Brown and Roberts for $13,302.24. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.

Agenda Item #6

Matt Tosh explained the Right of Way Bill #1 for the Water Systems Improvements Contract A. This bill is to Brown and Roberts for $3,519.60. A motion was made by Rodney Zettler and seconded by David Bates to approve the Water Systems Improvements Contract A Water mains Right of Way Bill #1 to Brown and Roberts for $3,519.60. All those in attendance voted in favor of the motion. Motion. Carried.

Agenda Items #10--12

Mayor Ashmore explained he had consulted with Hutchison Engineering on some general roadway improvements. The representative from Hutchinson Engineering explained the two projects that were being considered. Discussion was held by council members with questions being answered by the representative. With both projects together engineering fees will not exceed $12,000.00 total.

Agenda Item #10

A motion was made by David Bates and seconded by Rodney Zettler to approve the agreement with Hutchinson Engineering for engineering services for general roadway improvements. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.

Agenda Item #11

A motion was made by Wayne Shannon and seconded by David Bates to approve the resurfacing project of Locust Street from Coal Street to the dead end for $75,000.00 plus engineering fees. All those in attendance voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried.

Agenda Item #12

A motion was made by David Bates and seconded by Rodney Zettler to approve the cinder seal project of Yung Street from Beech to Poplar and South Cockrum Street from Franklin to Coal Street for $35,000 plus engineering fees. All those in attendance voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried.

Chief Bareis gave a report on all that has taken place since he was appointed. He reported to council that all car cameras are up and running except in the part time vehicle. He has downsized the number of patrolmen that we had on the roster--as some were not actually working and we paid per each one on the roster for registration. We have a new officer in full time academy and 1 in part time. Everyone is up on the taser training as well as other required training.

Agenda Item #1--TIF Memos/Resolutions/Agreements

Mayor Ashmore explained the TIF agreement with Luke Baxter for Luke’s Place. A motion was made by Wayne Shannon and 2nd by David Bates to approve and pass resolution #17-2021, an agreement with Luke Baxter for concrete repair for 50% of the total cost (approx $5,975.00) to be paid upon completion of the project. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.

807 East Murray--Only 1 bid received.

Mayor Ashmore explained the TIF agreement for the demolition of the home at 807 East Murray Street. A motion was made by Wayne Shannon and 2nd by David Bates to approve the TIF agreement for the demolition of the home at 807 East Murray by All in 1 services as the low bidder for $5,845.00. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.

206 East Fitzgerald Street--Two bids received

Tim Shaputis--$3,650.00

All in One Services--$3,880.00

Mayor Ashmore explained the TIF agreement for the demolition of the home at 206 East Fitzgerald Street. A motion was made by David Bates and seconded by Wayne Shannon to approve the TIF agreement for the demolition of the home at 206 East Fitzgerald by low bidder Tim Shaputis for $3,650.00. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.

Agenda Item #7

Mayor Ashmore explained the need for some local help in cleaning up properties. He would like to be able to hire Roger Hicks on an as needed and per job basis. A motion was made by David Bates and 2nd by Rodney Zettler to approve the mayor hiring Roger Hicks on an as needed and per job basis. All of those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.

Agenda Item #8

Mayor Ashmore explained the supplemental insurance cost for city employee Robyn Hammonds and asked the council to approve the payin of 100% of the cost of her supplemental insurance. A motion was made by Rodney Zettler and 2nd by David Bates to approve the paying of 100% of Robyn Hammonds supplemental insurance (increase of 80% to 100%). All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried. Agenda Item #9

Mayor Ashmore explained the resolution to close Franklin Avenue for the Oktoberfest. A motion was made by Dana Laur and 2nd by Wayne Shannon to approve resolution #18-2021 to close Franklin Avenue for the Oktoberfest on October 9, 2021 from 6 AM to 4 PM from Cockrum Street to Park Street. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.

Agenda Item #13

After discussion of Trick or Treat hours, the agenda item was tabled until a later time.

Attorney Bigler: Was unable to be here. But the RLCD lawsuit is completed.

A motion was made by David Bates and seconded by Rodney Zettler to approve the bills as presented. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Wayne Shannon and 2nd by David Bates to approve the treasurer's report. All those in attendance were in favor of motion. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Rodney Zettler and 2nd by Dana Laur to approve the police report. All those in attendance were in favor of motion. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Dana Laur and seconded by David Bates to approve the code inspector’s report. All those in attendance were in favor of motion. Motion carried.

A motion was made by David Bates and seconded Rodney Zettler to approve the tourism report as presented. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.

Mayor Ashmore did announce that there was a Poker Run on Sep 18, 2021 beginning at the VFW in memory of Dickey Bartolotti.

A motion was made by David Bates and 2nd by Dana Laur to adjourn the meeting at 8:01 PM. All those present were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.

Meeting adjourned at 8:01 PM.

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