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City of Sesser City Council met Feb. 10.

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 Nathan Dilliner. 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--here, 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 January. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.

Circuit Clerk Jim Muir spoke to the council to thank them for their ad in the Franklin County Courthouse Tour Booklet. He invited everyone to attend the Dedication Ceremony on April 22, 2022 at 11:00 AM in front of the Courthouse. There will be a few speakers including Judge David Overstreet, Judge Tedeshi and Judge Meese. Tours will be given all day. Mr. Muir also informed the board that the projection of the courthouse being paid off is 2027.

Agenda Item #3

Mayor Ashmore explained that he had approved an ad in the Courthouse booklet for the city. A motion was made by David Bates and seconded by Wayne Shannon to approve the purchase of a full page ad in the Courthouse dedication booklet for $900.00. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.

Agenda Item #1

Mayor Ashmore explained the TIF agreement and resolution with Dena Kabat the owner of The Chandelier Room. A motion was made by Travis Zettler and seconded by David Bates to approve the TIF agreement and Resolution #3-2022 with Dena Kabat owner of The Chandelier Room in the amount of $17,109.00. This is 50% of the actual costs and will be paid upon completion and proof of payment. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.

Mayor Ashmore explained thek TIF agreement with Alice Coloni owner of the Iron Horse to repair a gas line. A motion was made by Wayne Shannon and seconded by Jeff Hamburger to approve the TIF agreement with the Iron Horse for gas line replacement in the amount of $610.00 (50% of the actual cost). All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.

Agenda Item #2

Mayor Ashmore explained the light replacement on the basketball, volleyball and tennis courts. A motion was made by Travis Zettler and 2nd by Jeff Hamburger to approve the basketball, volleyball and tennis court light replacement with Loyd Electric for $3,874.00 which includes Amren rebate of $7,074.00. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.

Agenda Item #4

Mayor Ashmore explained that Karen Redding had resigned as the assistant librarian for family reasons. A motion was made by Dana Laur and second by David Bates to accept the resignation of Karen Redding as library assistant. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.

Agenda Item #5

Mayor Ashmore explained that in talking with Suzanne about a replacement assistant, Rebecca Cherry had been suggested. A motion was made by Dana Laur and 2nd by David Bates to appoint/hire Rebecca Cherry as the assistant librarian for $13.00 per hour. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.

Agenda Item #6

Mayor Ashmore explained it was time to renew the contract with Rice Sulivan for all city audits. A motion was made by Wayne Shannon and 2nd by Jeff Hamburger to renew the auditor agreement with Rice Sullivan LLC for all city audits for 2022, 2023, 2024 for $15,400, $15,600, $15,800 for general audits and $2,100, $2,200 and $2,300 for the TIF audits as presented. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.

Agenda Item #7

Mayor Ashmore explained that there was an opportunity to purchase some used furniture that is in excellent shape for a low cost. Several desks, cabinetry, and chairs all for approx $2,400.00. A motion was made by Rodney Zettler and 2nd by David Bates to approve the purchase of the used office furniture for the city hall offices for the cost of approx $2,400.00 plus the cost of professional movers. 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 had been signed, no hearing and he would push for the Sheriff's sale.

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

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

Mayor Ashmore gave a report of his trip to Washington for the Conference of Mayors.

A motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 7:21 PM by Jeff Hamburger and 2nd by David BAtes. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.

Adjourned at 7:21 PM.

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