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City of Sesser City Council met Feb. 13.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

The regular meeting of the Sesser City Council was held on Thursday, February 13, 2025. It was called to order by Mayor Ashmore at 6:33 PM. Prayer was led by Wayne Shannon. The pledge of allegiance was said. Mayor Ashmore asked all veterans to remain standing and thanked them for their service.

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

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

A motion was made by Travis Zettler and seconded by Wayne Shannon to keep all executive session minutes private. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.

TIF items were tabled due to no bids being received.

Agenda Item #2

Mayor Ashmore explained the Grocery Tax Ordinance as it is not an additional tax, it is replacing the current grocery tax that the state will no longer collect, so there is no increase in the grocery tax. A motion was made by Travis Zettler and seconded by Jeff Hamburger to pass Ordinance #1-2025, a grocery tax ordinance that will go into effect on January 1, 2026. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.

Agenda Item #3

Mayor Ashmore read and explained the Conservancy District Letter about water costs.

Agenda Item #4

Mayor Ashmore explained the proposal from Erwin Builders for the bathroom renovations at the library. A motion was made by Jeff Hamburger and seconded by Wayne Shannon to approve the contract with Erwin Builders for the renovations of the library bathrooms in the amount of $23,500.00. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.

Agenda Item #5

Mayor Ashmore explained the proposal from Pro Tek (also known as Northbridge) for the upgrades at the library. A motion was made by Travis Zettler and seconded by Jeff Hamburger to approve the proposal from Pro Tek communications for the library on the technology grant in the cost of $3,739.00. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.

Attorney Bigler—gave updates on the two properties he is working on—110 E Lucretia and 210 E. Murray Street.

A motion was made by Travis Zettler and seconded by Jeff Hamburger to approve the bills as presented by the finance committee. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.

Mayor Ashmore asked the council to approve all reports by consent agenda. A motion was made by Wayne Shannon and seconded by Travis Zettler to approve the consent agenda (all reports presented from departments). All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.

Public comments:

Clerk Stacey read Thank you notes from CASA, Edge Program, Superintendent Jason Henry and the S-V Outdoorsmen.

The March meeting will be moved to March 6th due to the mayor being out of town.

A motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 6:56 PM by Wayne Shannon and 2nd by Travis Zettler. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.

Adjourned at 6:56 PM.

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