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City of Sesser City Council met Jan. 13.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

The regular meeting of the Sesser City Council was called to order by Mayor Ashmore at 6:33 PM. Prayer was led by Andrew Bevis from the First Apostolic Church. The pledge of allegiance was said and the Mayor asked for Veterans to remain standing and thanked them for their service.

Clerk Stacey called the roll--Rodney Zettler--here, Dana Laur--here, Wayne Shannon--absent, Travis Zettler--here, David Bates--here, Jeff Hamburger--here.

A motion was made by David Bates and 2nd by Travis Zettler to approve the minutes for the regular meeting in December. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.

A motion was made by David Bates and seconded by Dana Laur to keep executive session minutes closed and private. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.

Agenda Item #7

Matt Tosh explained the Water System Improvement Phase I contractors payment. A motion was made by Rodney Zettler and seconded by Travis Zettler to approve the Water System Improvement Phase I–Contract A Watermains–Contractors’s pay estimate #3 to Haier Plumbing and Heating INC. for $95,846.66. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.

Agenda Item #8

Matt Tosh explained the Water System Improvement Phase I change order #4. A motion was made by Rodney Zettler and seconded by Travis Zettler to approve the Water System Improvement Phase I –Contract A Watermains change order #4 decreasing the amount by $22,815.90. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.

Agenda Item #9

Matt Tosh explained the Water Systems Improvement Phase I construction engineering bill to Brown and Roberts. A motion was made by Dana Laur and seconded by David Bates to approve the Water System Improvement Phase I–contract A water mains construction engineering bill #3 from Brown & Roberts for $9,336.88. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.

Agenda Item #10

Matt Tosh explained the Water System Improvement Phase II IEPA Loan Application. A motion was made by Rodney Zettler and seconded by David Bates to approve the Water System Improvement Phase II IEPA Loan Application. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.

Agenda Item #11

Matt Tosh explained the Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Phase IV IEPA Loan Application. A motion was made by Rodney Zettler and seconded by Jeff Hamburger to approve Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Phase IV IEPA Loan Application. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.

Agenda Item #12

Matt Tosh explained the Water System Improvement Phase II engineering agreement amendment #3. A motion was made by Travis Zettler and seconded by Jeff Hamburger to approve the Water System Improvement Phase II engineering agreement amendment #3 by Resolution #1-2022. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.

Agenda Item #13

Matt Tosh explained the Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Phase IV engineering agreement Amendment #1. A motion was made by David Bates and seconded by Travis Zettler to approve the Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Phase IV engineering agreement Amendment #1 by resolution #2-2022. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.

Agenda Item #1

Mayor Ashmore explained the proposal of creating a second TIF district. A motion was made by Travis Zettler and seconded by Dana Laur to approve the agreement for Professional Services for Establishment of Tax Increment Financing Area #2. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.

Agenda Item #3

Mayor Ashmore explained that the monthly fee is increasing for Central Dispatch Services. Treasurer Dilliner reported that the fee is increasing to $5,925.00. A motion was made by Travis Zettler and seconded by David Bates to approve the increased fee for Central Dispatch Services to $5,925.00. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.

Mayor Ashmore had the officers who were present to introduce themselves. Jordan Hernandez–graduated academy in December and is working full time now.

Kyle Law–still in part time academy. Will be graduating in March/April. Josh Basenburg–full time officer.

Agenda Item #4

Mayor Ashmore explained the city employee pay raises that he is presenting for approval. A motion was made by Dana Laur and seconded by David Bates to approve the city employee pay raises as presented. (see attached sheet) All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.

Agenda Item #5

Mayor Ashmore gave his “State of the City” address. It was short and sweet–he stated that the city and employees are and have weathered Covid and all that has caused us to do in the past year, we have kept in line with the city budget, we are working to better the water lines, etc. In 2022 we will continue to work toward getting the water tank repainted, new sidewalks and upgrading the downtown area, as well as other repairs to sewer and water lines.

Agenda Item #6

Mayor Ashmore explained the agreement for the Library grants and funds. A motion was made by Dana Laur and seconded by Jeff Hamburger to expend library funds as described by the grants program and by the library board of directors. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.

Attorney Updates: John Bigler gave an update on the Romani property that the default motion has been filed. Hearing set for March 11, 2022.

A motion was made by David Bates and 2nd by Travis Zettler to approve the bills as presented. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.

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

A motion was made by David Bates and 2nd by Jeff Hamburger to approve the code inspector’s report with corrections. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Travis Zettler and 2nd by David Bates to approve the tourism report. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.

Public comments:

Logan Stanhouse and Jon Stanhouse–would like to start a weekend Farmer’s Market in Sesser at the Park. Mayor Ashmore and the council thought this would be a great idea and numbers were exchanged as well as ideas and names discussed of who to help get this started. Will start in May.

Ned Mitchell–Had several items he was concerned with–flags at the park (Mayor said they arrived this week had been on backorder), lights at the park (Mayor said Loyd’s will get to when they can), Street lights (Mayor said they are reported monthly and Amren knows they are not working). Terry Miller–Asked about street signs.

A motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 7:39 PM by David Bates and 2nd by Dana Laur. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.

Adjourned at 7:39 PM.

https://www.sesser.org/city-council-meeting-minutes/