City Council Agenda

Public Hearing Prior to Council @ 6:30 p.m.


Agenda
City Council
Monday, August 11th, 2008
7:00 p.m.
City Hall – Council Chambers

1. Roll Call

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Prayer

4. Approval of Minutes

5. Citizen’s Request

6. Mayor’s Report

Motion to accept/reject Pay Application No. 3 from L. Simmons Construction, Inc., in the amount of $66,151.00 for the CSO-CSS-Interceptor Interconnection

Motion to Adopt Resolution for the Annual Labor Day Parade on Monday, September 1st, 2008

Motion to accept/reject to disburse budgeted amount of $9,000 for the Annual Labor Day

Motion to accept/reject consideration of a new or rebuilt transmission for the landscaper for the Street Department

Motion to accept/reject accepting low quote from Short Construction for demolition of house at 1500 Filmore Street in the amount of $2,787.00

7. Corporate Counsel Report

Adopt an Ordinance Amending Title V, “PUBLIC WORKS”, CHAPTER 53, “WATER” SECTION 53.06 (A) “COMMON CONNECTION” of the Code Of Metropolis and Establishing Rates for Customers Outside of the City Limits

Adopt an Ordinance Vacating a Part of the Alley in Block 96 of the Second Addition to the City of Metropolis








8. Committee Reports


Parks & Recreation Committee

Motion to accept/reject resending bid from Biggerstaff for Maintenance Building at the Sports Park

Motion to award Bid for Maintenance Building at the Sports Park to Bailey Construction pending proper paperwork

Water, Light and Street Committee

Motion to accept/reject taking Engineering, Inc’s recommendation to approve payment of pay requests from N & N Plumbing and Reed Electric for the disinfection process at the Waste Water Treatment Plant ( N & N $10,305. with retainage remaining and Reed Electric $1,911 final payment )

Motion to accept/reject approving payment of Southern Illinois Asphalt’s pay request but not to disburse funds until IDOT’s approval has been given (recommended by Engineering, Inc.) Ferry Street - $107,275.34 / Metropolis Street $115,861.40

Motion to accept/reject authorizing JK Thomas to get an emergency permit to do 2 line stops, install 2 valves and replace pipe for water service for Walgreen’s

Motion to accept/reject authorizing Frank Walsh to purchase 300 feet of 4” discharge hose for $1,242.00 and 50’ of 2” suction hose for $258.00 from Heartland Pumps for the Waste Water Treatment Plant

Motion to accept/reject authorizing Frank Walsh to order Sodium Hypochlorite for normal operations for the disinfection process at the Waste Water Treatment Plant for a cost of $5,000

Motion to accept/reject recommendation from Keith Stokes to Order a load of 48 ( 35’ ) 4 class utility poles from Brown Wood Preserving Co. for a cost of $225.00 each or total cost of $10,800 for 48 poles

Motion to accept/reject recommendation to send Keith Stokes and Chad Murray to PCB Training in Springfield on October 21st through October 23rd for an approximate cost of $2,400

Motion to accept/reject approval to proceed with Ariel Photos Metropolis, Massac Co. and the 911 Board

Motion to accept/reject authorizing the Mayor to purchase a color copier with a service agreement for his office






Industrial Committee

Motion to accept/reject authorizing Andy Clarke to pursue a Tourism Grant Application for a possible Kiosk for Superman Square and to contact the county for permission/approval for the location of the Kiosk

Motion to accept/reject Dan Reagor’s building kit in satisfaction of his debt to the City

9. Department Heads

10. Old Business

11. New Business

12. Miscellaneous Reports

13. Financial Report
Payment of Salaries, Payroll, and Contract Bills
Payment of Miscellaneous Bills


14. Executive Session

Pending and/or Threatened Litigation
Personnel
Collective Bargaining
Acquisition Real Estate
Sales, Lease or Exchange of Real Estate

15. Adjourn

Billy McDaniel, Mayor
City of Metropolis

Reminder: Monday, August 11th, 2008
6:30 p.m. – Public Meeting

Wednesday, August 13th
10:00 a.m. – Industrial Committee
12:00 p.m. – Condemned Building Committee













Agenda
City Council
Monday, July 28th, 2008
7:00 p.m.
City Hall – Council Chambers

1. Roll Call

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Prayer

4. Approval of Minutes

5. Citizen’s Request

6. Mayor’s Report

Motion to accept/reject accepting low quote for transmission for #24 (1 – ton) truck on the street department in the amount of $2,838.08

Motion to accept/reject the purchase of a new Air Conditioner for the Council Chambers

Motion to accept/reject Mowing Agreement with MCYSA in the amount $250 per week

Motion to accept/reject mowing of the inside fields of the American Legion Park in the amount of $75 per week to John Sommers

Motion to accept/reject accepting Proposal for Service from C. Anderson Consulting Services for the Safe Routes to School Application Development in the amount of $12,000

7. Corporate Counsel Report

Adopt Resolution to Approve the Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Operation and Maintenance Manual, City of Metropolis Pollution Prevention Plan, and combined Sewer Overflow Public Notification Plan

First Reading of an Ordinance Vacating a Part of the Alley in Block 96 of the Second Addition to the City of Metropolis

First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Title V, “PUBLIC WORKS”, CHAPTER 53, “WATER” SECTION 53.06 (A) “COMMON CONNECTION” of the Code Of Metropolis and Establishing Rates for Customers Outside of the City Limits

Motion to Suspend Rules and Place an Ordinance Authorizing The Sale or Other Disposition of Personal Property of the City of Metropolis upon its passage

Adopt an Ordinance Authorizing The Sale or Other Disposition of Personal Property of the City of Metropolis

Report on Cedar Lane Water Project

8. Committee Reports

Insurance Committee

Motion to accept/reject request for proposals (RFP) on the City’s Insurance for Medical, Dental and Vision

Parks and Recreation Committee

Motion to accept/reject accepting the low quote from Garner Fence Co. in the amount of $79,178.00 for fencing of 3 ball fields in the Sports Park – includes longer post for netting

9. Department Heads

10. Old Business

11. New Business

12. Miscellaneous Reports

13. Financial Report
Payment of Salaries, Payroll, and Contract Bills
Payment of Miscellaneous Bills


14. Executive Session

Pending and/or Threatened Litigation
Personnel
Collective Bargaining
Acquisition Real Estate
Sales, Lease or Exchange of Real Estate

15. Adjourn

Billy McDaniel, Mayor
City of Metropolis













Agenda
City Council
Monday, July 14th, 2008
7:00 p.m.
City Hall – Council Chambers

1. Roll Call

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Prayer

4. Approval of Minutes

5. Citizen’s Request

IMUA presentation of scholarship to Miss Brittany Heisner

Monday Night Live - Mary Street/Linda Anderson/Bruce Snyder

6. Mayor’s Report

Motion to accept/reject to reject all bids on the transformers on the East and Laidlaw Circuit Conversions

Motion to accept/reject Pay Application No. 4 from Reed Electric in the amount of $4,933.00 for the Phase 1 – Disinfection Metropolis WWTP

Motion to accept/reject Pay Application No. 2 from L. Simmons Construction, Inc. in the amount of $77,489.71 for the CSO-CSS-Interceptor Interconnection

Motion to accept/reject to approve attendance for Chief of Police and two investigators to the 2008 Death Investigation Conference in the amount of $3,521.73

Motion to accept/reject repairs to the digger truck for the Light Department in the amount of $2,300 from Utility Service & Equipment

Motion to accept/reject payment to Massac Nursery Co. in the amount of $3,363.00 for planting services and liners

Motion to accept the retiring of Roger Short, Dempsey Sawyers and David Goins







7. Corporate Counsel Report


Motion to Suspend Rules and Place An Ordinance Approving Lease of Property Upon its Passage.

Adopt an Ordinance Approving Lease of Property.

Motion to Suspend Rules and Place and Ordinance Regulating Parking upon its passage

Adopt an ordinance Regulating Parking

Update on Woodhaven Electric

Update on Cedar Lane Water


8. Committee Reports

Water, Light and Street Committee

Motion to accept/reject renewing lease with Kim and Don Canada on the old Nutty property in the Industrial Park for $500 per month

Motion to accept/reject recommendation from Corporate Counsel Rick Abell that Executive Session minutes for all committees and City Council meetings for dates listed on Exhibit B remain closed for the reason that reason for discussing these matters in closed session continue to exist

Motion to accept/reject writing off all uncollectable accounts due to the age of the account, death or bankruptcy in the amount of $34,126.85 as presented by the City Clerk’s Office

Motion to accept/reject authorizing Engineering, Inc. to do a change order with the paving company that will be doing the City’s MFT Paving this year; to do the 30’ portion of the Street going into Pheasant Cove Subdivision to keep from losing the street due to the bad condition it is in and the number of homes being sold and built in the Subdivision.

Parks and Recreation Committee

Motion to accept/reject change order for Biggerstaff Construction on the storage building at the Sports Park as presented by Alderman William Carrell pending approval of all signed paper work ($2,000 for overhead door)

Motion to accept/reject the annual Luau at the City Swimming Pool on August 5th, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.


Education Committee

Motion to accept/reject the Miss Metropolis Scholarship in the amount of $3,250

Economic Development/Tourism

Motion to accept/reject proposal for billboard


9. Department Heads

10. Old Business

11. New Business

12. Miscellaneous Reports

13. Financial Report
Payment of Salaries, Payroll, and Contract Bills
Payment of Miscellaneous Bills


14. Executive Session

Pending and/or Threatened Litigation
Personnel
Collective Bargaining
Acquisition Real Estate
Sales, Lease or Exchange of Real Estate


Motion to accept/reject contract of sale for property discussed in closed session
15. Adjourn

Billy McDaniel, Mayor
City of Metropolis

Reminder:
Public Hearing, Monday, July 14th, 2008, 6:30 p.m. City Council / Chamber Council (prior to City Council Meeting)













Agenda
City Council
Monday, June 23rd, 2008
7:00 p.m.
City Hall – Council Chambers

1. Roll Call

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Prayer

4. Approval of Minutes

5. Citizen’s Request

Charlie Eichorn

6. Mayor’s Report

Motion to accept/reject to purchase bulk de-icing salt

Motion to accept/reject request for road closures on Metropolis Street from 1st to 3rd Street, East 2nd Street from Ferry to Metropolis Street, Girard Street from 1st to 2nd Streets and Front Street closed at the East intersection with Girard Street from 2:00 p.m. through the end of the concerts at Harrah’s on Saturday, July 5th, Saturday, August 9th, and Sat. August 30th, 2008

Motion to accept/reject request from AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary #132 to utilize Memorial Park for a POW/MIA Observance program on September 19th, 2008 between 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Motion to accept/reject quote for transmission repairs from A-1 Automotive in the amount of $2,408.60

Motion to accept/reject release of retainage on demolition of 3rd Street property

Motion to accept/reject releasing last installment of the marketing money in the amount of $54,200.00 for Tourism Director

Motion to accept/reject funding of Massac Co as to be budgeted in upcoming fiscal year

Motion to accept/reject request from Harrah’s, in the amount of $5,000 for fireworks for July 3rd at Dorothy Miller Park

Motion to accept/reject Pay Application No. 1 from L. Simmons Construction, Inc. in the amount of $15,759.00 for the CSO-CSS Interceptor Interconnection as recommended by Engineering, Inc
Adopt Resolution for Participation in State of Illinois Federal Surplus Property Program


7. Corporate Counsel Report

Motion to suspend rules and adopt an Ordinance establishing the Prevailing Wage Rates in Metropolis, Massac Co., Illinois for 2008

Adopt an Ordinance establishing the Prevailing Wage in Metropolis, Massac Co., Illinois for 2008

Motion to purchase 3 filing cabinets for the City Attorney’s Office


8. Committee Reports

Metropolis Tourism Commission

Motion to accept/reject recommendation to fund the Pioneer Pool League in the amount of $7,000

Motion to accept/reject recommendation to not fund the Jenn Jam Festival in the amount of $49,000

Water, Light and Street Committee (June 10th)

Motion to accept/reject authorizing Frank Walsh to purchase chemicals for the disinfection process 4000 gallons Sodium Hypochlorite and 3000 gallons (sold in pounds) Sodium Bisulfate for a total of $11,684.60 with shipping

Motion to accept/reject authorizing Keith Stokes to accept the quote from HD Supply for 3-Phase meters in the amount of $5,126.96

Motion to accept/reject designating the City Parks as Playgrounds.

Motion to accept/reject approving Change Order #2 from Reed Electric for Disinfection Process Phase 1 in the amount of $578.00

Water, Light and Street Committee (June 17th)

Motion to accept/reject quote from HD Supply in the amount of $18,026. for 12 transformers to have in stock as recommended by Head Lineman Keith Stokes

Motion to accept/reject funding Police and Fire pensions for deficit in tax levy

Motion to accept/reject recommendation from Engineering, Inc. to pay Pay Request #3 for Reed Electric in the amount of $4,000 for the Disinfection Process – Phase I at WWTP

Motion to accept/reject payment of N & N Plumbing Pay Estimate in the adjusted amount of $64,671 as recommended by Joe Matesevac with Engineering, Inc. for the Disinfection Process– Phase I at WWTP

Industrial Committee (June 23rd)

Motion to accept/reject approving Economic Development Contract with Mark Twain Real Estate Services, Inc.

Motion to approve using the professional services of Kurt Froehlich and Economic Development Resources to evaluate and negotiate a master development proposal/agreement with Vieste, LLC

Discuss and take possible action on going out for bid for corrective action on the Old Laidlaw Property

Parks and Recreation Committee (June 17th)

Motion to accept/reject low quote on steel building for the Sports Park


9. Department Heads

10. Old Business

11. New Business

12. Miscellaneous Reports

13. Financial Report
Payment of Salaries, Payroll, and Contract Bills
Payment of Miscellaneous Bills

14. Executive Session

Pending and/or Threatened Litigation
Personnel
Collective Bargaining
Acquisition Real Estate
Sales, Lease or Exchange of Real Estate

15. Adjourn

Billy McDaniel, Mayor
City of Metropolis

Reminder:
Wednesday, June 25th, 2008 Water, Light and Street Committee @ 1:00 p.m













Agenda
City Council
Monday, June 9th, 2008
7:00 p.m.
City Hall – Council Chambers

1. Roll Call

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Prayer

4. Approval of Minutes

5. Citizen’s Request

6. Mayor’s Report

Motion to accept/reject recommendation of reappointing Minnie Blackwell, Mike Hausman and Donna Young to the Library Board

Motion to accept/reject Expenditure Approval to Kiefer and Lincoln Aquatics in the amount of $5000.00 for the purpose of new pool chemical kit and new pool vacuum

7. Corporate Counsel Report

Adopt an Ordinance Vacating A Dedicated Right of Way Lying Between Blocks 161 and 155 of the Fourth Addition to the City of Metropolis

Adopt a Resolution to Authorize the Sale of Surplus Real Estate

Adopt a Resolution Regarding Riverfront Project


8. Committee Reports

Industrial Committee

Motion to accept/reject potential loan funding for old Laidlaw site

9. Department Heads

10. Old Business

11. New Business

12. Miscellaneous Reports

13. Financial Report
Payment of Salaries, Payroll, and Contract Bills
Payment of Miscellaneous Bills


14. Executive Session

Pending and/or Threatened Litigation
Personnel
Collective Bargaining
Acquisition Real Estate
Sales, Lease or Exchange of Real Estate

15. Adjourn

Billy McDaniel, Mayor
City of Metropolis

Reminders:
Tuesday, June 10th, 2008
Industrial Committee @ 11:00 a.m.
Water, Light and Street @ 2:30 p.m.

Thursday, June 12th – Superman Celebration Begins












Agenda
City Council
Tuesday, May 27th, 2008
7:00 p.m.
City Hall – Council Chambers

1. Roll Call

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Prayer

4. Approval of Minutes

5. Citizen’s Request

6. Mayor’s Report

Motion to accept/reject Pay Application No. 2 from Reed Electric in the amount of $35,400.20 for Phase 1 – Disinfection WWTP

7. Corporate Counsel Report

Adopt Motion Accepting Resignation of John A. Clarke effective May 30, 2008.

Adopt Motion Approving Contract for Economic Development Services and Consulting Services With Mark Twain Real Estate Services Inc.

Adopt Resolution Authorizing Sale of Real Estate – Tract 3 of Plat of Former Railroad Property on Oak Street.

Motion to Ratify Letter of Engagement With Evans, Froehlich, Beth, and Chamley for Legal Services


8. Committee Reports

Metropolis Tourism Commission

Update from Commission

Motion to accept/reject recommendation to award intern a $200 stipend to cover gas costs

Motion to accept/reject recommendation for the Massac Co. March of Dimes Poker Run in the amount of $1,333

Motion to accept/reject recommendation for the Massac Co. Youth Fair in the amount of $3,000

Motion to accept/reject recommendation for the MATC/SITB Major Event Budget 08-09 for $131,775

Water, Light and Street Committee

Motion to accept/reject JK Thomas’s recommendation to renew the City’s Annual Drinking Water Analysis Contract with PDC Labs for a cost of $4,738.00 for fiscal year July 1, 2008 – June 30, 2009

Motion to accept/reject quote from MCO in the amount of $8,936.70 for material to fix the lagoon issue at the Water Treatment Plant as recommended by JK Thomas

Motion to accept/reject authorizing Frank Walsh to contract out the testing for fecal coliform for a cost of $60 per week

Motion to accept/reject quote from Coe Equipment in the amount of $1,815.00 and have L.E.D. split arrow traffic controls and spring retractable hand gun hose reel w/50’ x ½” hose added to the new vactor truck order

Motion to accept/reject approval of Change Order for N & N Plumbing in the amount of $450 for unloading of tanks at Waste Water Treatment Plant for disinfection project

Motion to accept/reject authorizing Engineering, Inc. to proceed with the design for the road at the Industrial Park for IDOT Grant ( MOR Technologies )

Motion to accept/reject hiring Engineering, Inc. to help address the items in public water supply evaluation

Motion to accept/reject having BHM&G to do the control wiring at the Waste Water Treatment Planet for Disinfection Process Phase I

Finance Committee

Motion to accept/reject bid proposal from Kemper CPA Group to do the City’s annual financial audit for fiscal years 2008, 2009 and 2010

Industrial Committee

Adopt Motion Authorizing the Disbursement of Funds Committed By the City Under the Business District Redevelopment Agreement with Super Dots LLC from the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund.

Alternatively Adopt Motion Authorizing the Disbursement of Funds Committed By the City Under the Business District Redevelopment Agreement with Super Dots LLC from the General Corporate Fund.


9. Department Heads

10. Old Business

11. New Business

12. Miscellaneous Reports

13. Financial Report
Payment of Salaries, Payroll, and Contract Bills
Payment of Miscellaneous Bills


14. Executive Session

Pending and/or Threatened Litigation
Personnel
Collective Bargaining
Acquisition Real Estate
Sales, Lease or Exchange of Real Estate

Motion to accept/reject recommendation of hire for 2nd shift operator at the Water Filtration Plant

15. Adjourn

Billy McDaniel, Mayor
City of Metropolis

Reminders:
City Hall will be closed Monday, May 26th for Memorial Day
Saturday, May 31st beginning at 5 p.m. at Fort Massac – Relay for Life




Enjoy your Holiday Weekend and Drive Safe!











Agenda
City Council
Monday, May 12th, 2008
7:00 p.m.
City Hall – Council Chambers

1. Roll Call

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Prayer

4. Approval of Minutes

5. Citizen’s Request

Dr. Petterson – Shawnee Community College

6. Mayor’s Report

Motion to accept/reject low bid from E.T. Simonds for Metropolis MFT Maintenance Paving Project

Motion to accept/reject low bid from Southern Illinois Asphalt Company for Ferry and Metropolis Streets Paving Project.

Motion to accept/reject Pay Request #2 from N & N Plumbing for Phase I Disinfection

Motion to accept/reject Expenditure Approval for $2,931.87 to A-1 Automobile
for the purchase of a Jasper Transmission & Cooler

Motion to accept/reject accepting low bid from Obermark Construction in the amount of $2,800.00 for demolition of 1120 East 18th Street

Motion to accept/reject contribution to Massac Co. Academic Banquet for the budgeted amount

Motion to accept resignation from Jimmie Holley from the City of Metropolis after 27 years of dedication effective May 9th, 2008


7. Corporate Counsel Report

Motion to Approve an Agreement for Technical Services and Assistance by and between City of Metropolis, Illinois and Economic Development Resources, LLC (Expansion of Business District)

Motion to Approve Letter of Engagement with Evans, Froehlich, Beth and Chamley to Employ the Professional Services of Said Firm as Special Counsel to the City in Connection with Riverfront Development.

Approve Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement with Burlington Northern Santa Fe

Approve Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement with Paducah and Illinois Railroad Company


8. Committee Reports

9. Department Heads

10. Old Business

11. New Business

12. Miscellaneous Reports

13. Financial Report
Payment of Salaries, Payroll, and Contract Bills
Payment of Miscellaneous Bills


14. Executive Session

Pending and/or Threatened Litigation
Personnel
Collective Bargaining
Acquisition Real Estate
Sales, Lease or Exchange of Real Estate

Motion to accept/reject posting bid for the position of Water Helper


15. Adjourn

Billy McDaniel, Mayor
City of Metropolis















Agenda
City Council
Monday, April 28th, 2008
7:00 p.m.
City Hall – Council Chambers

1. Roll Call

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Prayer

4. Approval of Minutes

5. Citizen’s Request

6. Mayor’s Report

Motion to accept/reject Change Order in the amount of $4,552.76 from L. Simmons Construction for the excavation and disposal of existing pipe and replacement – Change Order is less than the range requested verbally by L. Simmons Construction and approved by the Water, Light and Street Committee (4/22/08)

Motion to accept/reject pay request from L. Simmons Construction in the amount of $57,652.76 for Market and 12th Street Drainage Improvements

Motion to accept/reject Pay Application No. 1 from Reed Electric in the amount of $20,998.80 for Phase 1 – Disinfection Metropolis WWTP



7. Corporate Counsel Report


Adopt an Ordinance Approving the Subdivision of Lot 5B of the Metropolis Industrial Park Second Addition to the City of Metropolis, Illinois.

Adopt an Ordinance Approving a Loan Agreement and Related Documents and Authorizing Conveyance of Property for Biggerstaff Construction, Inc.

Adopt an Ordinance Approving Amendments to the Code of Metropolis, Title V, Public Works, Chapter 52, Sewers

Adopt an Ordinance Approving a Business District Redevelopment Agreement With Super City Dots LLC, and Kevin and Lisa Ulrich

Ratify the Contract for Professional Services With Southern Five Regional Planning and Development Commission
Re-adopt and Ratify a Resolution for Revolving Loan Fund Program with Rural Development

First Reading of An Ordinance Amending Title V, “Public Works”:, Chapter 53, “Water” Section 53.06 (A) “Common Connection” of the Code of Metropolis and Establishing Rates for Customers Outside of the City Limits

Motion to Suspend Rules and Place an Ordinance Approving an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement

Adopt an Ordinance Approving an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement between the City of Metropolis and Massac Memorial Hospital

Adopt Resolution Concerning George Roger Clark Discovery Trail



8. Committee Reports

Metropolis Tourism Commission

Motion to accept/reject recommendation to approve grant for Annual Administrative Budget in the amount of $55,000

Motion to accept/reject recommendation to approve grant for Marketing Budget
in the amount of $130,464.00

Motion to accept/reject changing the monthly meeting, per their request, of the Commission from the 3rd Tuesday each month at 2:00 p.m. at the Metropolis Public Library to the 3rd Tuesday each month at 11:30 a.m. at Harrah’s Range Steak House

Parks & Recreation Committee

Motion to accept/reject the hiring of 14 lifeguards

Industrial Committee

Motion to accept/reject expansion of business district

Adopt motion to purchase riverfront property

Planning Commission

Motion to accept/reject recommendation of Vacation of lots 1 – 4 and 6 – 30 of Kennedy Subdivision

Motion to accept/reject recommendation of Division of lot 5b of the Industrial Park


Water, Light and Street Committee

Motion to accept/reject entering into an agreement with Charlotte Anderson for consulting services for the next phase of the George Rogers Clark Discovery Trail Project for a fee of $7,500 to be paid from Tourism Funds

Motion to accept/reject authorizing Frank Walsh to purchase vent replacements for pack towers at the Waste Water Treatment Plant from Parker Machine Shop at a cost of $9,600

Motion to accept/reject authorizing Frank Walsh to schedule and send Shawn Cofield for certified operator training (1 week course) in Edwardsville, IL for a cost of $1,200 to $1,500

Motion to accept/reject adding mowing of Water Treatment Plant to present mowing contract (Casper Smith) for an additional cost of $75 per mowing

Motion to accept/reject authorizing the Mayor to advertise and hire part-time summer help at his discretion

Motion to accept/reject authorizing JK Thomas to purchase 25 tons of salt from Cargill for the Water Treatment Plant MIOX System for a cost of $3,843.75

Motion to accept/reject approval of the low quote of $15,065.50 from IMCO for material for Cedar Lane Project


Ordinance Committee

Motion to accept/reject to approve modifications to the Sewer Use Ordinance with correction as noted in committee with fee rates omitted at this time

Motion to accept/reject granting rate increase up to $1 as requested by Mark Chambers for Taxi Cab Services


9. Department Heads

10. Old Business

11. New Business

12. Miscellaneous Reports

13. Financial Report
Payment of Salaries, Payroll, and Contract Bills
Payment of Miscellaneous Bills


14. Executive Session

Pending and/or Threatened Litigation
Personnel
Collective Bargaining
Acquisition Real Estate
Sales, Lease or Exchange of Real Estate

15. Adjourn

Billy McDaniel, Mayor
City of Metropolis














Agenda
City Council
Monday, April 14th, 2008
7:00 p.m.
City Hall – Council Chambers

1. Roll Call

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Prayer

4. Approval of Minutes

5. Citizen’s Request

Charlotte Anderson – Update on Bike Path

Nicole Guice – Cab Service

6. Mayor’s Report

Motion to accept/reject request of road closure from 8th Street to the Superman Statue beginning Wednesday, June 11th @ 5:00 p.m. through Sunday, June 15th @ 5:00 p.m. for the Superman Celebration

Motion to accept/reject Payment No. 1 from N & N Plumbing in the amount of $55,505.00 for Phase 1 – Disinfection Metropolis WWTP

Motion to accept/reject quote for repairs to Water Dept. Truck (Unit #12)

Notice for dates of Spring Clean Up Weeks – Weeks of May 5th and May 12th

Motion to accept/reject expanding TIF on 3rd Street and to Industrial Park Area

Motion to accept/reject purchase of three radios from Jackson Purchase 2-Way Radios in the amount of $2,484

Motion to accept/reject purchase of Mountain 2 Post 10,000 Automotive Lift in the amount of $2,800

7. Corporate Counsel Report

First Reading on an Ordinance Approving the Subdivision of Lot 5B of the Metropolis Industrial Park Second Addition to the City of Metropolis, Illinois.

First Reading on an Ordinance Approving Amendments to the Code of Metropolis, Title V, Public Works, Chapter 52, Sewers

Adopt a Motion to Suspend the Rules and Place an Ordinance Approving Lease of Real Property (Indian Franklin Realty) upon its passage

Adopt an Ordinance Approving Lease of Real Property (Indiana Franklin Realty)


8. Committee Reports

Metropolis Area Tourism Commission

Motion to accept/reject recommendation for funding of Super City Sounds Band Competition in the amount of $9,300

Motion to accept/reject recommendation for funding of Superman Celebration in the amount of $93,475

Motion to accept/reject recommendation for funding for advertising for the Marion Miner’s Day in the amount of $2,000

Water, Light and Street Committee

Motion to accept/reject approval of disbursement of the budgeted amount of $4,000 for Rebuilding Together

Motion to accept/reject authorizing J.K Thomas to go out for bids for the painting and maintenance of Filter 3 at the Water Filtration Plant

Motion to accept/reject purchasing a Combination Sewer/Cleaner/ Truck for the Waste Water Treatment Plant – will rent one from Company until delivery of new one with 55% of rental to be applied to the purchase price

Motion to accept/reject authorizing Joe Matesevac with Engineering, Inc. to proceed with quotes for a backup pump system

Motion to accept/reject Change Order for Reed Electric in the amount of $2,415 on the Disinfection Process at the Waste Water Treatment Plant

Motion to accept/reject authorizing Verbal Blakey to prepare bid specs for 187 transformers for the Circuit Voltage Conversion Project

Parks and Recreation Committee

Motion to accept/reject keeping the fees for the New Community Center the same as old charge - $50 deposit and $15 per hour

Motion to accept/reject accepting John Holland’s quote of $330 for signage & installation at the Girl Scout House

Motion to accept/reject approval of the 2nd lowest bid from Casper Smith for the City’s mowing contract for the 2008 mowing season in the amount of $640 per week not to exceed $16,000 for the season

Motion to accept/reject purchasing sound system from John Holland in the amount of $800

Finance Committee

Motion to accept/reject approving new contract with Jerry Caudle as Airport Manager with changes as requested

Motion to accept/reject approval of audit for Fiscal Year 2006 - 2007

9. Department Heads

10. Old Business

11. New Business

12. Miscellaneous Reports

13. Financial Report
Payment of Salaries, Payroll, and Contract Bills
Payment of Miscellaneous Bills


14. Executive Session

Pending and/or Threatened Litigation
Personnel
Collective Bargaining
Acquisition Real Estate
Sales, Lease or Exchange of Real Estate



15. Adjourn

Billy McDaniel, Mayor
City of Metropolis












Agenda
City Council
Monday, March 24th, 2008
7:00 p.m.
City Hall – Council Chambers

1. Roll Call

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Prayer

4. Approval of Minutes

5. Citizen’s Request

6. Mayor’s Report

Motion to accept/reject sewer project in front of Immanuel Baptist Church between 11th and 12th Streets for a cost of $40,600

Motion to accept/reject removing and disposing of concrete and filling with clean rock on parking area by Immanuel Baptist Church in the amount of $12,500

Motion to accept/reject purchasing parking lot on Market Street

Motion to accept/reject proposal for Engineering Services with Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $2,800 for Lot 5B – Metropolis Industrial Park

Motion to accept/reject biosolids proposal from Midwest Environmental Management Services, LLC in the amount of $32.00 per wet ton

Motion to accept/reject closure of road on 6th Street between Ferry and Metropolis from July 27th – 30th between the hours of 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. for Vacation Bible School from St. Paul’s Lutheran Church

Motion to accept/reject “Metropolis Plan” grant regarding Smoke Free Work Place

7. Corporate Counsel Report

Adopt an Ordinance Enacting and Adopting a Supplement to the Code of Ordinances for the City of Metropolis, and Declaring an Emergency

Adopt Motion to Suspend Rules and Place An Ordinance Approving an Economic Development Agreement and Related Documents

Adopt an Ordinance Approving an Economic Development Agreement and Related Documents

First Reading on an Ordinance Approving a Loan Agreement and Related Documents and Authorizing Conveyance of Property for Biggerstaff Construction

Adopt a motion to Suspend Rules and Place an Ordinance Approving Business District Redevelopment Agreement with dippin dots, inc. upon its passage

Adopt an Ordinance Approving Business District Redevelopment Agreement with dippin dots, inc. (Ordinance 2008-____)

8. Committee Reports

Education Committee

Motion to accept/reject recommendation for Pre Teen Conference

Motion to accept/reject recommendation for Academic Banquet

Metropolis Area Tourism Commission

Motion to accept/reject recommendation for grant in the amount of $5,500 for an event October 24th/25th for the American Catfish Anglers Tournament

Parks and Recreation Committee

Motion to accept/reject authorizing Parks & Recreation Director, Pris Abell, to proceed with mowing bid specs for 2008

Motion to accept/reject allowing MCYSA to be in charge of scheduling, fees, and usage of Sports Parks & American Legion ball fields

9. Department Heads

10. Old Business

11. New Business

12. Miscellaneous Reports

13. Financial Report
Payment of Salaries, Payroll, and Contract Bills
Payment of Miscellaneous Bills

14. Executive Session

Pending and/or Threatened Litigation
Personnel
Collective Bargaining
Acquisition Real Estate
Sales, Lease or Exchange of Real Estate

15. Adjourn

Billy McDaniel, Mayor
City of Metropolis

Reminders:
City Hall will be closed Friday, March21st to observe Food Friday
Tuesday, March 25th – 1:00 p.m. – Industrial Committee
Wednesday, March 26th – 1:00 p.m. – Finance Committee







Agenda
City Council
Monday, March 10th, 2008
7:00 p.m.
City Hall – Council Chambers

1. Roll Call

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Prayer

4. Approval of Minutes

5. Citizen’s Request

6. Mayor’s Report

Motion to accept/reject to submit an application for the IRP Loan Program

Motion to accept/reject submitting grant application for Lighting from Energy Solution & Concepts, Inc.

Motion to accept/reject agreement with Engineering, Inc. to start work on Water Project at Cedar Lane and get Permit

Motion to accept/reject disbursing $$44,000 from the Tourism Marketing Budget to Metropolis Tourism Director


7. Corporate Counsel Report

Update on Woodhaven Electric and Report on carbon tax/cap and trade
allowances.

Update on US 45 Sewer Extension


8. Committee Reports

Water, Light and Street Committee

Motion to accept/reject authorizing Chief Rodney Brugger to have the pumper truck repaired and to accept the quote from Towers Fire Apparatus Co. in the amount of $3,063.00 to do the repairs and that of $460 from Jerel Childers to haul the truck to Freeburg for repairs




Industrial Committee

Motion to Suspend the Rules and place an Ordinance for Approving Encroachment Agreement for consideration upon its passage

Adopt an Ordinance Approving Encroachment Agreement

Motion to Suspend the Rules and place an Ordinance for Approving Cash Farm Lease of Property for consideration upon its passage

Adopt an Ordinance Approving Cash Farm Lease of Property.

Motion to accept/reject Gary Bryant’s bid amount of $14,566.50 for a 5 year cash farm lease on the Industrial Park acreage.

Adopt a Motion Approving an Economic Development Commitment Letter to
Biggerstaff Construction.

Adopt a Motion Approving an Economic Development Commitment Letter to Silvercreek Lighting.

9. Department Heads

10. Old Business

11. New Business

12. Miscellaneous Reports

13. Financial Report
Payment of Salaries, Payroll, and Contract Bills
Payment of Miscellaneous Bills

14. Executive Session

Pending and/or Threatened Litigation
Personnel
Collective Bargaining
Acquisition Real Estate
Sales, Lease or Exchange of Real Estate

Motion to accept/reject hiring Mary Sullenger as part time for custodian

15. Adjourn

Billy McDaniel, Mayor
City of Metropolis


Agenda
City Council
Monday, February 25th, 2008
7:00 p.m.
City Hall – Council Chambers

1. Roll Call

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Prayer

4. Approval of Minutes

5. Citizen’s Request

6. Mayor’s Report

Motion to accept/reject authorizing cost for repairs for truck #11 (Light Department) in the amount of $11,759.00 to Utility Service and Equipment

Motion to accept/reject quotes from Kemper Technology for computers and equipment for Mapping/Zoning in the amount of $5,568.16

Motion to accept/reject low quote on demolition for property on East 21st Street in the amount of $2,373.00 from Chuck Short


7. Corporate Counsel Report

Adopt Resolution for Mutual Aid Agreement

8. Committee Reports

Metropolis Area Tourism Commission

Motion to accept/reject recommendation for grant with ACATS Classic in the amount of $5,500 for an event on October 24th and 25th

Motion to accept/reject recommendation for grant with Donna Bunyard for “A Community of Women” in the amount of $3,000

Finance Committee

Motion to accept/reject to abate tax levy for Bond Issue

Motion to suspend rules and place an ordinance to abate tax levy related to bond issue for consideration

Adopt ordinance abating tax levy

Water, Light and Street Committee

Motion to accept/reject authorizing the repairs to the digger truck for a cost of $1,481.00 (Utility Service & Equipment, Inc)

Motion to accept/reject accepting the low quote from LD Supply for 800 gallons of #4 Fog/insecticide to be delivered in 200 gallon lots for a cost of $42.15 per gallon


9. Department Heads

10. Old Business

11. New Business

12. Miscellaneous Reports

13. Financial Report
Payment of Salaries, Payroll, and Contract Bills
Payment of Miscellaneous Bills


14. Executive Session

Pending and/or Threatened Litigation
Personnel
Collective Bargaining
Acquisition Real Estate
Sales, Lease or Exchange of Real Estate

Motion to accept/reject resignation of Kim Randolph
Motion to accept/reject filling position left open by resignation

15. Adjourn

Billy McDaniel, Mayor
City of Metropolis







Agenda
City Council
Monday, January 28th, 2008
7:00 p.m.
City Hall – Council Chambers

1. Roll Call

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Prayer

4. Approval of Minutes

5. Citizen’s Request

Jody Johnson – Award Presentation and Pre Teen Conference

Debbie Allen – Award Presentation and Introduction

6. Mayor’s Report

7. Corporate Counsel Report

Request for meeting with United Science Industries

8. Committee Reports

Water, Light and Street Committee
1-16-08
Motion to accept/reject authorizing BHM&G to begin the Engineering Services on the East/Laidlaw Circuit Voltage Conversion

Motion to accept/reject quote from Reed Electric in the amount of $64,250.00 for electrical work for the Disinfection Process at the Waste Water Treatment Plant

1-23-08
Motion to accept/reject recommendation with Engineering, Inc. to accept the low quote from N & N Plumb-Reed in the amount of $274,625.00 for Phase I of the Disinfection Process at the Waste Water Treatment Plant

Motion to accept/reject recommendation of JK Thomas to hire Bryant Construction Company to do the boring for the 12” water main extension (May Avenue to 9th Street) for a cost of $130 per foot

Motion to accept/reject authorizing Scott Timmerman to purchase 2 decant structures for the Waste Water Treatment Plant digesters for an approximate cost of $4,400 (from Ressler & Associates, Inc.)

Motion to accept/reject authorizing J.M. Walters to go ahead and hookup the fiber optics to the new Community Center building on West 10th Street at no cost to the City

Motion to accept/reject authorizing the Mayor and City Attorney to work out an agreement with the residents of Cedar Lane Subdivision to supply them water for a monthly fee of $50 and for the City Attorney to prepare a new ordinance regarding outside city limits water rates

Motion to accept/reject authorizing city employees, Keith Stokes and Randy Harris, to attend mosquito school April 15th – 17th in Carol Stream, IL for an approximate cost of $1,200 per employee

Motion to adopt Resolution for Improvement to use $32,500.00 of Motor Fuel Tax funds and to hire Engineering, Inc. for the Filmore Street sidewalk project

Parks and Recreation Committee

Motion to accept/reject Reed Electric’s low quote of $17,336.32 for the lighting of the murals

9. Department Heads

10. Old Business

11. New Business

12. Miscellaneous Reports

13. Financial Report
Payment of Salaries, Payroll, and Contract Bills
Payment of Miscellaneous Bills

14. Executive Session

Pending and/or Threatened Litigation
Personnel
Collective Bargaining
Acquisition Real Estate
Sales, Lease or Exchange of Real Estate

Motion to accept resignation from David Reed from the Waste Water Treatment Plant

15. Adjourn

Billy McDaniel, Mayor
City of Metropolis












Agenda
City Council
Monday, January 14th, 2008
7:00 p.m.
City Hall – Council Chambers

1. Roll Call

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Prayer

4. Approval of Minutes

5. Citizen’s Request

6. Mayor’s Report

Adopt Resolution Establishing Smoke Free Policy

Motion to accept/reject quote from Kemper Technology Consulting for new computers (hardware, software and labor) in the amount of $40,836.32

7. Corporate Counsel Report

Report on Woodhaven Electric

Report on Tourism Grant issue

8. Committee Reports

Water, Light and Street Committee

Motion to accept/reject hiring Engineering, Inc. for the inspection, construction and administration phases of the Disinfection Project at the Waste Water Treatment Plant

Motion to accept/reject rejecting the bid received from Followell Construction Co., Inc. on the Disinfection Project at the WWTP and go out for quotes

Motion to accept/reject authorizing Brian Giltner to prepare a Resolution approving the expenditure of $97,500 in MFT for the City’s 2008 Street Paving Project

Motion to accept/reject authorizing JK Tomas to have the high service pump #4 at the Water Treatment Plant repaired for a cost of approximately $5,875.00

Motion to accept/reject authorizing JK Thomas to order stock items for upcoming projects for the Water Department for an approximate cost of $46,200

Motion to accept/reject authorizing the Mayor to order 50 additional trash cans


9. Department Heads

10. Old Business

11. New Business

12. Miscellaneous Reports

13. Financial Report
Payment of Salaries, Payroll, and Contract Bills
Payment of Miscellaneous Bills

14. Executive Session

Pending and/or Threatened Litigation
Personnel
Collective Bargaining
Acquisition Real Estate
Sales, Lease or Exchange of Real Estate

15. Adjourn
Billy McDaniel, Mayor
City of Metropolis

Reminder:
Water, Light and Street Committee – Wednesday, January 16th, 2008 @ 1:00 p.m.














Agenda
City Council
Wednesday, December 26th, 2007
7:00 p.m.
City Hall – Council Chambers

1. Roll Call

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Prayer

4. Approval of Minutes

5. Citizen’s Request

6. Mayor’s Report

Motion to accept/reject the purchase of three phase transformers for the high school building from Delta-Y Electric in the amount of $6,750.00

Motion to accept/reject Pay Estimate No.7 from F.W. Electric, Inc. in the amount of $22,257.68

Motion to accept/reject Option 3 as presented by JK Tomas to run a 12” water main to the old Food World Building from May Avenue


7. Corporate Counsel Report

Adopt an Ordinance Approving Encroachment Agreement with Southern Illinois Riverboat/Casino Cruises, Inc. and Players Development, Inc.,

Adopt a Resolution Approving Special Use Permit

Adopt a motion to Suspend Rules and Place an Ordinance Approving Business District Redevelopment Agreement with dippin dots, inc. upon its passage

Adopt an Ordinance Approving Business District Redevelopment Agreement with dippin dots, inc. (Ordinance 2007-____)

First Reading of an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Metropolis, Illinois, Regulating the Manner of Construction of Certain Categories of Buildings and Improvements for the Preservation, Protection, and Benefit of the Health, Safety, Convenience, and Welfare of Citizens and Inhabitants in the City of Metropolis, By Requiring the Employment of Skilled Workmen on construction Projects.


8. Committee Reports

Water, Light and Street Committee

Motion to accept/reject authorizing J.K. Thomas to purchase 24 setters from Midwest Meters for a cost of $7,286.40

Motion to accept/reject authorizing Charlie Sylvie to purchase impeller with coating for #4 influent pump with replacement wear ring sets for a cost of $4,990.00 (this is for two sets)

Motion to accept/reject to employee Engineering, Inc. To look at putting in screens for influent pumps at Waste Water Treatment Plant

Motion to accept/reject authorizing Head Lineman Keith Stokes to have H D Supply in Matton, Illinois to put us on the list for 2008 to check the City’s 3 phase and CT metering

Motion to accept/reject authorizing Head Lineman Keith Stokes to order 2/0 quad wire from Brownstown for a cost of $3,150.00 (1,500’ at $2.10 per ft.)

Motion to accept/reject authorizing Penny Emery to enter into a lease agreement with Paducah Blue Print & Supply Co. on a large format scanner ($660 a month with 600 sq. ft. per month overage @ .80 per sq. ft.)

Motion to accept/reject authorizing Engineering, Inc. to proceed with the City’s 2008 MFT Paving Project

Motion to accept/reject authorizing Engineering, Inc. to order flow meter from Heartland Controls for a cost of $2,513 ( 1 meter with 2 sensors and 3-week delivery time)

Motion to accept/reject to purchase flow monitoring and sampling equipment for CSO as requested by Engineering, Inc. for a cost of $40,488.50 from Ressler & Associates.

Motion to accept/reject hiring Engineering, Inc. to do the design of Metropolis and Ferry Street improvements

Metropolis Area Tourism Commission

Motion to accept/reject nomination of Vick Hall to fill a vacancy on the tourism commission

Motion to accept/reject taking $15,000 out of tourism monies and purchasing a 3- month CD

Motion to accept/reject approving grant application from the City of Metropolis to host the Junior American Legion State Baseball tournament in the amount of $8,000

Motion to accept/reject approving grant application from Kick Starters and Pedals, Inc., in the amount of $2,200


9. Department Heads

10. Old Business

11. New Business

12. Miscellaneous Reports

13. Financial Report
Payment of Salaries, Payroll, and Contract Bills
Payment of Miscellaneous Bills

14. Executive Session

Pending and/or Threatened Litigation
Personnel
Collective Bargaining
Acquisition Real Estate
Sales, Lease or Exchange of Real Estate

15. Adjourn
Billy McDaniel, Mayor
City of Metropolis


Wishing you all a safe & happy holiday!







Agenda
City Council
Monday, December 10th, 2007
7:00 p.m.
City Hall – Council Chambers

1. Roll Call

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Prayer

4. Approval of Minutes

5. Citizen’s Request

6. Mayor’s Report

Motion to accept/reject invoice from Showmaker Excavating in the amount of $13,320.00

Motion to accept/reject purchase of wire for high school project

7. Corporate Counsel Report

Adopt an Ordinance Approving Encroachment Agreement with Southern Illinois Riverboat/Casino Cruises, Inc. and Players Development, Inc.,

Report on Woodhaven Electric

Adopt motion to suspend rules and place an ordinance approving business district redevelopment agreement for consideration upon its passage.

Adopt ordinance approving business district redevelopment agreement


8. Committee Reports

Finance Committee

Motion to accept/reject funding of $1,000 to the Massac Co. Fire Department for their Christmas Program as budgeted

Corporate Finance

Motion to accept/reject Tax Levy Ordinance for 2007 -2008





9. Department Heads

10. Old Business

11. New Business

12. Miscellaneous Reports




13. Financial Report
Payment of Salaries, Payroll, and Contract Bills
Payment of Miscellaneous Bills

14. Executive Session

Pending and/or Threatened Litigation
Personnel
Collective Bargaining
Acquisition Real Estate
Sales, Lease or Exchange of Real Estate

Motion to accept/reject hiring for part time janitorial position


15. Adjourn
Billy McDaniel, Mayor
City of Metropolis

Reminders:
Christmas Pictures will be taken prior to the Council Meeting

Wednesday, December 12th
1:00 p.m. – Water, Light and Street Committee Meeting
2:30 p.m. – Industrial Committee Meeting















Adopt a motion to Suspend Rules and Place an Ordinance Approving Business District Redevelopment Agreement with dippin dots, inc. upon its passage

Adopt an Ordinance Approving Business District Redevelopment Agreement with dippin dots, inc. (Ordinance 2007-____)





Special Council Meeting
Thursday, October 25th, 2007
3:30 p.m.
Agenda


A. Call to Order

B. Roll Call

C. Closed Session
Pending or threatened litigation
Personnel
Acquisition of Real Estate
Sales, Lease, or Exchange of Real Estate

D. Adopt Motion to Suspend Rules and Place an Ordinance Authorizing Lease of Real Property with Option to Purchase (900 W. 10th Street, Metropolis, Illinois former “Foodworld” premises)

E. Adopt an Ordinance Authorizing Lease of Real Property with Option to Purchase

F. (Alternatively) Adopt Motion to Suspend Rules and Place and Ordinance Authorizing the Purchase of Real Property Pursuant to an Installment Agreement for consideration upon its passage (900 W. 10th Street)

G. (Alternatively) Adopt an Ordinance Authorizing the Purchase of Real Property Pursuant to an Installment Agreement (900 W. 10th Street)

H. Adopt Motion to Suspend Rules and Place An Ordinance Approving a Private Development Agreement and Related Documents and Authorizing Conveyance of Property for consideration upon its passage.

I. Adopt an Ordinance Approving Private Development Agreement and Related Documents and Authorizing Conveyance of Property.

J. Adjourn


Billy McDaniel, Mayor





Agenda
City Council
Monday, October 22nd, 2007
City Hall – Council Chambers

1. Roll Call

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Prayer

4. Approval of Minutes

5. Citizen’s Request

6. Mayor’s Report

Motion to accept/reject blocking off Market Street from 11th to 12th Streets on Wednesday, October 31st from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. for the Immanuel Baptist Church

Motion to accept/reject sponsorship to the Youth Waterfowl Academy Program held at Mermet Lake Fish and Wildlife Area on November 10th & 11th, 2007

Motion to accept/reject approval of third installment for the Metropolis Tourism Grant in the amount of $17,500.00

7. Corporate Counsel Report


8. Committee Reports

Murals Sub Committee

Motion to accept/reject approval of final Payment, pending approval of Sub Committee, for murals to Lady Van Tiger

Ordinance Committee

Motion to accept/reject authorizing City Attorney to start the procedure to annex property on Barger Drive into the City Limits of Metropolis

Water, Light and Street Committee

Motion to accept/reject authorizing the City Attorney and Mayor to proceed with negotiations to sell water at bulk rate to residents of Cedar Lane subdivision

Motion to accept/reject authorizing the purchase of ( 8 ) eight 3 phase meters from HD Supply at a cost of $670.00 each as requested by the Light Department

Motion to accept/reject the purchase of a pump skid system for disinfection at the WWTP from USA Blue Book for a cost of $16,291.60 as recommended by Brian Giltner with Engineering, Inc

Motion to accept/reject authorizing Engineering., Inc. to have Tetra Tech, Inc. to do environmental sampling and survey of Old United Cities Gas building for a cost of $7,000

Motion to accept/reject recommendation from Verbal Blakey to accept quote from Brownstown in the amount of $10,975.00 for 300 KVA Dual Voltage transformer for the Hospital Dialysis Center (with 30 week delivery time)

Motion to accept/reject recommendation of Verbal Blakey to have Solomon to repair , as soon as they can, LTC (Load Tap Changers) at West Substation, for a cost of $8,750.00

9. Department Heads

10. Old Business

11. New Business

12. Miscellaneous Reports

13. Financial Report
Payment of Salaries, Payroll, and Contract Bills
Payment of Miscellaneous Bills

14. Executive Session

Pending and/or Threatened Litigation
Personnel
Collective Bargaining
Acquisition Real Estate
Sales, Lease or Exchange of Real Estate


15. Adjourn
Billy McDaniel, Mayor
City of Metropolis

Reminders:
Encampment at Fort Massac this weekend
Wednesday, October 24th 1:00 p.m. – Parks and Recreation Committee
Thursday, October 25th 1:00 p.m. – Industrial Committee
3:30 p.m. – Special Council Meeting















Agenda
City Council
Tuesday, October 9th, 2007
7:00 p.m.
City Hall – Council Chambers

1. Roll Call

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Prayer

4. Approval of Minutes

5. Citizen’s Request

6. Mayor’s Report

Motion to Adopt Resolution Opposing a Zoning Change in West McCracken Co

Motion to accept/reject flu shots for city employees from the Health Department at a cost to the City of $25 per employee

Motion to accept/reject proposal of $1,650 per month from HSE for OSHA Compliance Safety Training

Motion to accept/reject approval of $1,700 per year pay increase for Rick Abell, Patricia Suttles, Brenda Westbrooks and Pris Abell retroactive to July 1st, 2007

Motion to accept/reject purchase of New Terex-Utilities Hi-Ranger Bucket truck in the amount of $114,080.00

Motion to accept/reject advertising for two (2) SUV’s for the Police Department

Motion to accept/reject payment to L. Simmons Construction Co. for Sewer Main Repairs in the amount of $5,776.75

7. Corporate Counsel Report

Motion to accept proposal for new printer

Adopt Resolution Approving Sale of Real Property

Update on Ameren/Woodhaven Electric Issues

8. Committee Reports

Water, Light and Street Committee

Motion to accept/reject authorizing Verbal Blakey to purchase ABB Breakers from WESCO for the West Substation for a total cost of $55,920 ($1,864 each)

Motion to accept/reject authorizing J.K. Thomas to purchase 5 water sampling station for a cost of $2,525.00 (with possible 6% off)

Motion to accept/reject approval of Pay Estimate #2 for L. Simmons Construction in the amount of $75,285.00 on the Metropolis/Front Street Reconstruction Project for 100% of the work completed less 1% retainage for reseeding if necessary

Industrial Committee

Motion to accept/reject loan of $13,000 from the CDAP Loan Fund to Mrs. Carl Hart for her Veterinary Hospital

Motion to accept/reject ceasing negotiation with Steven Strand and his group effective October 9th, 2007, unless a proposal is received from them by the 10/9/2007

9. Department Heads

10. Old Business

11. New Business

12. Miscellaneous Reports

13. Financial Report
Payment of Salaries, Payroll, and Contract Bills
Payment of Miscellaneous Bills

14. Executive Session

Pending and/or Threatened Litigation
Personnel
Collective Bargaining
Acquisition Real Estate
Sales, Lease or Exchange of Real Estate

Motion to accept/reject appointment of new Fire Chief

Motion to accept/reject authorizing Board of Police & Fire Commissioners to hire new full fireperson from eligibility list

15. Adjourn
Billy McDaniel, Mayor
City of Metropolis
Reminder: Blue’s and Q’s this weekend!!










Agenda
City Council
Monday, September 24th, 2007
7:00 p.m.
City Hall – Council Chambers

1. Roll Call

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Prayer

4. Approval of Minutes

5. Citizen’s Request

6. Mayor’s Report

Motion to accept/reject establishing Trick or Treating hours on Wednesday, October 31st, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Motion to accept/reject dates for Fall Clean Up as weeks of October 29th and November 5th, 2007

Motion to accept/reject Resolution for Homecoming Parade on Friday, October 19th, 2007 from 3:30 – 5:30 – parade route will be same as for Christmas Parade

Motion to accept/reject the purchase of a set of turn out gear for firefighter in the amount of $2,080.00 from Towers

Motion to accept/reject Adopting Supplemental Resolution in the amount of $33,882.85 for improvements on James & Grace Drive

Motion to accept/reject Audit Report 68 covering the receipt and disbursement of MFT funds by the City for the period beginning January 1, 2006 and ending December 31, 2006

Motion to accept/reject payment to Terracon in the amount of $27,751.50 for the old Laidlaw property

Motion to accept/reject Change Order for Mural Contract Additional Fees in the amount of $100

Motion to accept/reject recommendation for Engineering’s Inc.’s to seek proposals on United Cities Gas building

Motion to accept/reject Expenditure Approval of $3,253.44 to Paducah Ford for the purchase of new transmission and coolant

Motion to accept/reject approval of $5,000 for Safety Equipment for the sewer truck

Motion to accept/reject to release last payment on Parrish claim

7. Corporate Counsel Report

Motion to Approve Addendum to Agreement for Operation and Maintenance of Solid Waste Transfer Station

Adopt Motion to Suspend Rules and Place an Ordinance Rescheduling the First Regular Meeting for October 2007 of the City council of the City of Metropolis

Adopt an Ordinance Rescheduling the First Regular Meeting for October 2007 of the City council of the City of Metropolis

8. Committee Reports

Finance Committee

Motion to accept/reject approval of the Annual Budget Resolution for fiscal year 2007 -2008

Motion to accept/reject that the rules be suspended and Ordinance 2007-____ be placed upon its passage (Annual Appropriation Ordinance for fiscal year 2007 – 2008

Motion to accept/reject to pass Ordinance 2007-____ as presented (Annual Appropriation Ordinance for fiscal year 2007 – 2008)

Water, Light and Street Committee

Motion to accept/reject authorizing J.K. Thomas to purchase (24) radio read water meters from Badger for a total cost of $8,926.80

Motion to accept/reject recommendation of Brian Giltner’s to proceed with the purchase of chemical tanks fro the disinfection at the Waste Water Treatment Plant from Brenntag pending approval of contract with Brenntag. Cost; $20,000 for ( 2 ) – 3,000 gallon tanks and ( 2 ) – 2,000 gallon tanks

Motion to accept/reject recommendation of Joe Matesevac’s to hire the firm of Hunter and Martin to do the survey for taking of easement for Hwy 45 Lift Station for a cost of $4,500.00

Motion to accept/reject recommendation of Joe Matesevac’s to approve pay estimate for L. Simmons Construction for 75% of work completed on Metropolis/Front Street Reconstruction Project in the amount of $161,325.00 with 10% retainage

Motion to accept/reject quote from Randy Jones Glass and Mirror, Inc.’s of $3,866.00 to replace front doors on City Hall

Motion to accept/reject changes to transfer station agreement (not to exceed $300,000 with 10 year pay back from first day of operations)

9. Department Heads

10. Old Business

11. New Business

12. Miscellaneous Reports

13. Financial Report
Payment of Salaries, Payroll, and Contract Bills
Payment of Miscellaneous Bills

14. Executive Session

Pending and/or Threatened Litigation
Personnel
Collective Bargaining
Acquisition Real Estate
Sales, Lease or Exchange of Real Estate

Motion to accept/reject ratification of hiring of Betty Cruz for the Clerk’s Clerk’s office effective September 17th, 2007

Motion to accept/reject hiring of Julie Wind for the Clerk’s Office beginning October 1st, 2007

15. Adjourn
Billy McDaniel, Mayor
City of Metropolis

Reminders:
Monday, September 24th – 6:30 p.m. Public Haring, City Hall Council Chambers
Saturday, September 22nd, Super City Sounds, High School Band Field Show Competition 6:00 p.m. @ Massac Co. High School
Saturday, September 29th, Amvets Fish Fry, Fort Massac State Park, beginning at 11:00 a.m., Free to Veterans and immediate family – non-veterans $6












Agenda
City Council
Monday, September 10th, 2007
7:00 p.m.
City Hall – Council Chambers

1. Roll Call

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Prayer

4. Approval of Minutes

5. Citizen’s Request

6. Mayor’s Report

Motion to accept/reject street repair project at Metropolis and Front Streets with the share payable by Harrah’s, not to exceed $60,000

Motion to accept/reject Partial Payment to Obermark Construction in the amount of $20,000 for removal of houses on 206, 208, 210 & 216 West 3rd Street

Motion to accept/reject approval of contract between the City of Metropolis and Southern Pride Senior Program for the Happy Hearts Senior Citizens

Motion to accept/reject repairs in the amount of $5,875.00 for high service pump #3 at the Disposal Plant

Motion to accept/reject the closure of Ferry Street from the south side of 4th Street to the north side of 3rd Street as well as 3rd Street from Metropolis to Market Streets for the Blues and Q’s Festival from Thursday, October 4th through Monday, October 8th

Motion to accept/reject Pay Estimate No. 6 in the amount of $4,324.50 from F.W. Electric for Highway 45 Lindsey Street Circuit

Motion to accept/reject low bid for South Substation Capacitors

Approve Modification to Transfer Station Agreement


7. Corporate Counsel Report


First Reading of an Ordinance Naming Massac Creek Road Extension

Report on Ameren - Annexation Issues


8. Committee Reports

Water, Light and Street Committee

Motion to accept/reject authorizing J.K. Thomas to proceed with repairs to high service pump #3 at the WTP for a cost of $5,875.00

Motion to accept/reject to take action on the disbursements of funds for transfer station

Parks and Recreation Committee

Motion to accept/reject to approve $25,000 for the