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City of Sesser City Council met Aug. 14.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

The regular meeting of the Sesser City Council was held on Thursday, August 14, 2025. It was called to order by Mayor Ashmore at 6:31 PM. Prayer was led by Eli Schoenbaechler from the Eternal Friends of Christ. 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--here, Jeff Hamburger--here.

A motion was made by Travis Zettler and seconded by Jeff Hamburger to approve the minutes for the regular July meeting held on July 10,2025, and the special meeting held on July 30, 2025. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.

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

Agenda Item #1--TIF

A motion was made by Dana Laur and seconded by Wayne Shannon to approve the TIF agreement and resolution # 18-2025 a TIF agreement with Terry Newman for a duplex at 101 E. North Street in the amount of $30,000.00. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Travis Zettler and seconded by Jeff Hamburger to approve the TIF agreement with Loyd Electric and pass resolution #12-2025 a TIF agreement for the renovation of the car wash at 710 S. Park in the amount of $50,000.00. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Dana Laur and seconded by David Bates to approve a TIF agreement with Tim Pierce and pass resolution #13-2025 a TIF agreement for Sesser Auto Body expansion in the amount of $16,100.00. 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 approve a TIF agreement with Henry Meinert for a home renovation at 15705 Vivian Street and to pass resolution #14-2025 in the amount of $21,500.00. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.

A motion was made by David Bates and seconded by Rose Bochantin to approve a TIF agreement with Chris Carpenter for a home renovation at 601 S. Locust and pass resolution #15-2025 in the amount of $21,500.00. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Dana Laur and seconded by David Bates to pass resolution #16-2025 for the approved TIF agreement with Terry Newman for the property at 102 E. North Street as approved at the July meeting. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Travis Zettler and seconded by Jeff Hamburger to pass resolution #17-2025 for the approved TIF agreement with Terry Newman for the property at 106 E. Matthew as approved at the July meeting. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.

Agenda Item #2

A motion was made by Wayne Shannon and second by Travis Zettler to approve the Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Phase IV Contract A contractor’s pay estimate #3 to Wiggs Excavating in the amount of $42,571.82. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.

Agenda Item #3

A motion was made by David Bates and second by Rose Bochantin to approve the Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Phase IV Contract A Construction Engineering Bill #3 to Brown and Roberts in the amount of $7,282.10. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.

Agenda Item #4

The motion was made by Travis Zettler and second by Dana Laur to approve the Cockrum Street Watermain Improvements 2025 DRA Grant (IL9494) Design Engineering Bill #1 to Brown and Roberts in the amount of $33,025.00. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.

Agenda Item #5

A motion was made by Dana Laur and second by David Bates to approve resolution #19-2025 to close Route 154 (Franklin Avenue) from Cockrum Street to Route 148 (Park Street) from 6 AM—6PM for the Oktoberfest. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.

Agenda Item #6

A motion was made by Travis Zettler and second by Jeff Hamburger to approve the advertising in the SV sports programs and sponsor the Band and Choir programs for a total amount of $480.00. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.

Agenda Item #7

A motion was made by David Bates and seconded by Travis Zettler to approve the repair of the police car at David Luthy Automotive in the amount of $2,266.20. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.

Agenda Item #8

A motion was made by Wayne Shannon and second by Jeff Hamburger to approve the repair of the city maintenance garage door by the Door Doctor in the amount of $2,524.00. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.

Agenda Item #9

Mayor Ashmore presented the Opera House board members he would like to appoint. A motion was made by David Bates and seconded by Dana Laur to approve the appointment of Kim Scott to the Opera House Board. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.

Agenda Item #10

Mayor Ashmore presented information on the Annual Gold Star 500 Mission. They will be stopping in Sesser at the VFW on Day 4 of their travels. Time and date will be posted on Facebook closer to time.

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

Attorney Bigler—reported that things were moving forward on the sale of Sesser Lake. He mentioned there were two very interested buyers who are very aware of the title situation. Attorney Bigler has filed for the title work, and we are waiting now. He is ready to then move into the next steps.

Mayor Ashmore asked the council to approve all the reports. A motion was made by Jeff Hamburger and seconded by David Bates to approve all the reports as presented. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.

Public comments: David Bates thanked the Opera House board and committee for the work they have done at the Opera House along with hosting all the movie nights.

A motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 7:20 PM by David Bates and 2nd by Travis Zettler. All those in attendance were in favor of the motion. Motion carried.

Adjourned at 7:20 PM.

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