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Notice of Amendment CITY COUNCIL MONDAY, January 23rd, 2012 7:00 p.m. AMENDMENT TO AGENDA Following closed session Motion to dismiss employee from the City Clerk’s Office Billy McDaniel, Mayor City of Metropolis Agenda City Council Monday, January 23rd, 2012 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 #A1-18-12 from Woodwalkers, Pay Estimate #9 in the amount of $126,574.83 for the 12kV System Conversion –Phase 1 7. Corporate Counsel Report Motion to accept the proposal of Westlaw Account 8. Committee Reports Condemned Buildings Adopt Resolution Accepting Proposal for Purchase of Massac Theater Education Committee Update on Education Committee Metropolis Area Tourism Commission Motion to accept recommendation of nominations of Maggie Howett and Mike Korte as members of MATC Finance Committee Motion to accept/reject taking action on repairs to 2010 Charger police car in the amount of $4,937.23 with C & W Automotive, Inc. Motion to accept/reject recommendation for early separation incentive for one employee In the Police Department Water, Light and Street Committee Motion to accept/reject repairs to main electrical feeder line to bar screen; accepting lowest quote Motion to accept/reject taking action on the West 10th Street Water Main Project in the amount of $78,335.00 with JM Jones Ordinance Committee Motion to suspend the rules and place an ordinance Amending Title XIII, General Offenses, Chapter 132, Offenses Against Public Order of the Code of Metropolis upon its passage. Adopt an Ordinance Amending Title XIII, General Offenses, Chapter 132, Offenses Against Public Order of the Code of Metropolis 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 Litigation Personnel Collective Bargaining Acquisition Real Estate Sales, Lease or Exchange of Real Estate 15. Accept retirement of Police Chief and approve retirement incentive 16. Mayor appoints new Police Chief to take effect upon retirement of current Chief 17. Adopt a motion consenting to appointment of Police Chief to take effect upon retirement of current Chief 18. Adjourn Billy McDaniel, Mayor City of Metropolis Reminders: Wednesday, January 25th, Parks & Recreation @ 1:00 p.m. Agenda City Council Monday, January 9th, 2012 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 7. Corporate Counsel Report New Open Meetings Act Training for Public Officials 8. Committee Reports Condemned Building Committee Adopt Resolution to authorize the sale of surplus real estate (former Massac Theater Property) and to solicit proposals for the purchase of the former Massac Theater Property. 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 Litigation Personnel Collective Bargaining Acquisition Real Estate Sales, Lease or Exchange of Real Estate 15. Adjourn Billy McDaniel, Mayor City of Metropolis Reminders: Monday, January 16th, City Hall will be closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Agenda City Council Tuesday, December 27th, 2011** 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 Acknowledgment of retirement of Jackie Sawyers with the Light Department after 33 + years of service, Randy Harris with the Street Department after 21 + years of service and Linda Rick with the Police Department after 20 years of service. Randy and Jackie’s retirement will be effective December 30th, 2011 and Linda will retire on January 8th, 2012 Adopt motion for 2012 dates for City Council Meetings Motion to Adopt Ordinance No. 2012-______ authorizing the Sale for Salvage of Personal Property of the City of Metropolis Motion to accept/reject renewal of Jerry Caudle as Airport Manager at the same monthly rate of $1,246.05 7. Corporate Counsel Report Adopt a motion authorizing zoning administrator to implement an experimental program for tear drop flags/signs on lower Ferry Street 8. Committee Reports Metropolis Area Tourism Commission Motion to accept/reject the recommendation that the position of Treasurer be changed to Vice Chair in the MATC By-Laws. The Vice Chair will conduct the meetings in the absence of the Chairman Motion to accept/reject the recommendation of the following individuals as its officers for 2012: Chris McGinness, Chair and Steve Bunyard, Vice Chair Condemned Building Committee Motion to accept/reject taking action on the condemned buildings as listed 107 East 7th Street, 815 East 6th Street, 1507 Butler and 511 West 8th Street Ordinance Committee Due to the lack of a quorum but the consensus of the Committee Present the following were made: Adopt an Ordinance Approving Change to Simplified Municipal Telecommunications Tax Water, Light and Street Committee Motion to accept/reject on the purchase of repair hoses for the pull behind jettter in the amount of $2,248.40 from Coe Equipment. Motion to accept/reject the purchase of transformers for the 12kV line Conversion in the amount of $18,440.00 from Delta-Y Electric 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 Litigation Personnel Collective Bargaining Acquisition Real Estate Sales, Lease or Exchange of Real Estate 15. Adjourn Billy McDaniel, Mayor City of Metropolis Reminders: ** Please note change from Monday to Tuesday due to the Christmas Holiday Wed., December 28th, 2011, Insurance Committee @ 3:30 p.m. City Hall will be closed Friday, December 30th and Monday, January 2nd, 2012 Agenda City Council Monday, December 12th, 2011 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 the purchase of equipment/repairs for the snow plow(s) Motion to accept/reject low bid on the demolition of the following properties from Chuck Short in the amount of $14,344.00 304 East 2nd Street 306 East 2nd Street 1805 Baynes 7. Corporate Counsel Report Adopt Motion to Suspend the Rules and Place an Ordinance Authorizing Sale of Municipally Owned Real Estate – 2013 Market Street upon its passage Adopt an Ordinance Authorizing Sale of Municipally Owned Real Estate – 2013 Market Street Adopt Motion to Suspend the Rules and Place an Ordinance Authorizing Sale of Municipally Owned Real Estate – 805 Pearl Street upon its passage Adopt an Ordinance Authorizing Sale of Municipally Owned Real Estate – 805 Pearl Street First reading of an Ordinance Assigning Duties and Authority to the City’s Insurance Committee 8. Committee Reports Insurance Committee Adopt a motion to approve the Insurance Committee’s recommendation to enter into a 3 year contract with Mutual Medical to provide TPA services and to adopt the plan presented for partially self-insured health care program and to provide notice to Blue Cross/Blue Shield of the City’s intention to terminate its present health insurance coverage effective December 31, 2011 Industrial Committee Adopt a Motion to seek bids for the sale of property located at 700 Market Street (old United Cities Gas Company building) Finance Committee Adopt motion for the rules to be suspended and Ordinance 2011-___ be placed upon its passage (Tax Levy Ordinance for fiscal year 2011-2012) Adopt motion to pass Ordinance 2011-___ as presented (Tax Levy Ordinance for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30th, 2012) Motion to accept/reject renewal of Workman’s Compensation and Property Causality with Gower Insurance Agency, Inc. 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 Litigation Personnel Collective Bargaining Acquisition Real Estate Sales, Lease or Exchange of Real Estate 15. Adjourn Billy McDaniel, Mayor City of Metropolis Reminders: Upcoming Committee Meetings: Insurance Committee – Wednesday, December 14th Condemned Buildings @ 1:00 pm, Industrial @ 1:30 pm, Ordinance @ 2:00 pm and Water, Light and Street @ 2:30 pm City Hall Closings for the Holidays: Friday, December 23rd, and Monday, December 26th as well we Friday, December 30th and Monday, January 2nd Agenda City Council Monday, November 28th, 2011 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 expenditure approval from Pollard Truck and Trailer Repair for the street sweeper repairs in the amount of $6,100 Motion to accept/reject the appointment of Mike Souders, Chris McGinnis, Mayor Billy McDaniel and Sonia Windhorst to the sub-committee of the Industrial Committee on the River Front Development Motion to accept/reject quote from HD Utilities in the amount of $10,647.00 for pad mount transformer for Marcal Rope & Rigging Motion to accept/reject repairs on the backhoe in the amount of $6,952.37 from McKeel Equipment Adopt proclamation proclaiming December as National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month Notice of layoff of Kathy Bernard from the Mapping & Zoning 7. Corporate Counsel Report Update on Budget a.) Staffing Survey b.) Health Insurance Options 8. Committee Reports Tourism Committee Motion to accept/reject recommendation of the Metropolis Area Tourism Committee that the events formerly funded through Parks and Recreation apply for grant funding through the hotel/motel tax fund in accordance with the procedures. Motion to accept/reject recommendation of the committee that the City of Metropolis approve the funding from the hotel-motel tax fund for the Superman Classic in the amount of $10,000.00 Water, Light and Street Committee Due to lack of quorum all items were only discussed and it was the consensus of the committee members present to bring the following to the whole City Council Motion to approve going out for bids on the 10th Street Water Main Project Motion to accept/reject the purchase of poles and transformers for stock from Brownwood in the amount of $21,854.00 Motion to accept/reject repairs to the on-site small sewer jetter from Coe Equipment in the approximate amount of $1,500 Motion to accept/reject action on hydraulic hose mender kit with disks, pusher, hose ends and splicing fittings for the vactor truck in the amount of $1,825.01 plus shipping from Coe Equipment from the Collection System Budget Motion to accept/reject action on the purchase of 500’ of 2500 PSI hose for the vactor truck in the amount of $1,500 plus shipping from Coe Equipment from the Collection system Budget Motion to accept/reject action to approve double line stops needed to repair existing 8-inch main and to connect new 8-inch main near intersection of 9th St. and Metropolis St from Jones Plumbing in the amount of $4,400.00 Motion to authorize the placement of Teardrop Flags along Ferry Street on the sidewalk in front of various businesses with the business being responsible for the cost of the flags and subject to compliance with applicable City Ordinances, if any Finance Committee Adopt motion to notify bargaining units of proposed budget cuts and employee layoffs as recommended by the Finance Committee Ordinance Committee Adopt an Ordinance adopting a Policy on Maximum Absenteeism Adopt an Ordinance Amending Family Medical Leave Act Policy 9. Department Heads 10. Old Business Motion to accept/reject year end bonus for non bargaining employees (requested on agenda per Richard Corzine, Jr.) The money for these bonuses was removed from the budget and appropriation by the Finance Committee and City Council. Adopting this motion would be a violation of law. 11. New Business 12. Miscellaneous Reports 13. Financial Report Payment of Salaries, Payroll, and Contract Bills Payment of Miscellaneous Bills 14. Executive Session Pending Litigation Personnel Collective Bargaining Acquisition Real Estate Sales, Lease or Exchange of Real Estate 15. Adopt Motion approving retirement agreement 16. Adjourn Billy McDaniel, Mayor City of Metropolis Reminder – City Hall will be closed on Thursday, November 24th and Friday, November 25th Upcoming Committee Meetings Insurance Committee – Wednesday, November 30th, 2011 @ 3:30 Agenda City Council Monday, November 14th, 2011 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 7. Corporate Counsel Report Adopt an ordinance enacting and adopting supplements to the Code of Ordinances for the City of Metropolis, and declaring an emergency Adopt a resolution approving settlement agreement with Donco Electrical Construction LLC First Reading on an ordinance adopting a policy on maximum absenteeism First Reading on an ordinance amending Family Medical Leave Act policy 8. Committee Reports Water, Light and Street Motion to accept/reject recommendation to take action and purchase another transformer for the 12kV System Conversion Phase 1 from Fletcher Reinhart in the amount of $8,663.00 Motion to approve the First Amendment to Agreement for operation and maintenance of Solid Waste Transfer Station Motion to accept/reject recommendation to proceed with cost figures and responsibility for the 3 phase electric extension to proposed Ice House project Motion to accept/reject recommendation on Highway Authority Agreement (former Sunoco property at 10th & Johnson Streets) (Not on Agenda but discussed) Motion to accept/reject the purchase of a 2” Hammerhead Piercing Tool from Ditch Witch Sales in the amount of $3,465.90 Finance Committee Motion to accept/reject recommendation that Corporate Counsel write Attorney Berghold a letter requesting confirmation that he will not be billing any further attorney fees for the litigation, and requesting that he and insurance counsel provide the City with a litigation expense budget in the event this case proceeds to trial. Tourism Committee Motion to accept/reject disbursement of 3rd installment from FY’12 Metropolis Tourism marketing budget in the amount of $20,202.30 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 Litigation Personnel Collective Bargaining Acquisition Real Estate Sales, Lease or Exchange of Real Estate 15. Adopt Motion approving retirement agreement 16. Adjourn Billy McDaniel, Mayor City of Metropolis Upcoming Committee Meetings Industrial Committee 11/22 1:00 pm Finance Committee 11/23 1:00 pm ] Agenda City Council Monday, October 24th, 2011 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 request for 1st installment, in the amount of $14,000 from the Metropolis Tourism Director administrative position, year 5 grant Motion to accept/reject Pay Estimate No. 8 from Woodwalkers in the amount of $126,574.83 for the 12kV System Conversion – Phase 1 Motion to accept/reject Volunteer Fire Assistance grant agreement and reimbursement of 50% of grant in the amount of $5,765.00 Motion to adopt resolution of road closure for the Annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 3rd (rain date of Sunday, December 4th) from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Parade is sponsored by the Metropolis Chamber of Commerce and will begin at Washington Park and end at 9th and Market Streets. 7. Corporate Counsel Report First Reading on an prohibiting the use of groundwater as a potable water supply by the installation or use of potable water supply wells or by any other method. 8. Committee Reports Industrial Committee Adopt an Ordinance approving an extension to private development agreement 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 Litigation Personnel Collective Bargaining Acquisition Real Estate Sales, Lease or Exchange of Real Estate 15. Adjourn Billy McDaniel, Mayor City of Metropolis Reminders: Wednesday, October 26th, 1:00 Finance; 1:30 Parks & Rec; 2:00 Water, Light and Street Monday, October 31st, 5 – 8 pm for Trick or Treating Hours Clean Up Weeks – October 31st and November 7th Agenda City Council Tuesday, October 11th, 2011 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 blocking alley between 5th and 6th/Ferry and Metropolis from 5 pm – 8 pm for St. Paul’s Lutheran Church on October 31st for their annual Truck or Treat Motion to accept/reject request from Massac Co. Relay for Life (American Cancer Society) to “Paint the Town Purple” during the dates of October 13th – 23rd (ribbons and such will be placed on City properties) Motion to accept/reject Pay Estimate No. 7 in the amount of $125,674.38 to ` Woodwalkers for the 12kV System Conversion-Phase 1 Motion to accept/reject Pay Estimate No. 1 in the amount of $59,916.50 to F.W. Electric, Inc., for Highway 45 Lighting Phase 2 7. Corporate Counsel Report Adopt motion authorizing the City Clerk to seek bids for the sale of property located at 805 Pearl Street Adopt motion authorizing the City Clerk to seek bids for the sale of property located at 2000 Market Street 8. Committee Reports Condemned Buildings Motion to accept agreement between the City of Metropolis and Save the Massac Metropolis Area Tourism Commission Motion to accept recommendation to fund the grant modification from Ft. Massac State Park for an additional $2,521.00 for the Encampment Motion to accept/reject request for the 2nd installment from FY’ 12 Metropolis Tourism Marketing budget in the amount of $19,514.00 Water, Light and Street Motion to accept/reject the purchase of an 8” PVC pipe for the East 9th Street Water Main Project from G & C Supply in the amount of $3,385.00 Adopt Motion to move forward with changing phone services for the City of Metropolis as recommended by DJK Link (Item was discussed but not on agenda) Motion to accept/reject Raytheon/JPS Communications Radio Over IP Quote in the amount of $60,977.80 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 Litigation Personnel Collective Bargaining Acquisition Real Estate Sales, Lease or Exchange of Real Estate 15. Adjourn Billy McDaniel, Mayor City of Metropolis Reminders: Wednesday, October 12th @ 1:30 p.m. – Industrial Committee Monday, October 31st, 5 – 8 pm for Trick or Treating Hours Clean Up Weeks – October 31st and November 7th Agenda City Council Monday, September 26th, 2011 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 implement Budget Billing for the Electrical System Motion to accept/reject the Massac Co. Band Boosters using the old Laidlaw parking lot during the Encampment Motion to accept/reject road closure of Market Street between 11th and 12th Streets on Monday, October 31st, between the hours of 4 pm – 10 pm for the Immanuel Baptist Church’s annual Truck or Treat Motion to accept/reject setting the hours of 5 pm – 8 pm on Monday, October 31st for Halloween Dates set for Fall Clean Up Weeks; week of October 31st and week of November 7th 7. Corporate Counsel Report Adopt an ordinance annexing certain territory to the City of Metropolis (McIntosh) 8. Committee Reports Metropolis Area Tourism Commission Motion to accept/reject recommendation to fund the request of the Metropolis Major Events Grant for the FY 2012 (Superman Celebration $77,300 and Superman Classic Archery Tournament 2012 $34,200) in the total amount of $115,500 Finance Committee Motion to accept/reject the Annual Budget Resolution for Fiscal year 2011 – 2012 Motion to accept/reject the rules and be suspended and Ordinance 2011 – 2012 placed upon its passage (Annual Appropriation Ordinance for fiscal year 2011 – 2012 Motion to accept/reject the passing of Ordinance 2011 - ________ as presented (Annual Appropriation Ordinance for fiscal year 2011 – 2012) Motion to accept/reject contract with Southern Illinois Tourism Network (SITN) Ordinance Committee Adopt an ordinance amending Title XI, Business Regulations, Chapter 110, Alcohol, of the Code of Metropolis Adopt an ordinance amending the Code of Metropolis Title IX, General regulations, Chapter 95, Nuisances Water, Light and Street Committee Adopt a Resolution Recognizing the Superior Claim of Title to Lot 41 in the 1st Addition to Lindsey Place Subdivision Motion to suspend the rules and place an ordinance authorizing the sale or other disposition of personal property of the City of Metropolis (circuit breakers to the City of Breese, Illinois) upon its passage Adopt an ordinance authorizing the sale or other disposition of personal property of the City of Metropolis (circuit breakers to the City of Breese, Illinois) Motion to accept/reject the purchase of 2 poles on the 45 Highway Lighting Phase 2 Project Motion to accept/reject a survey for the Right of Way for Water Main project on West 10th Street with Hunter Martin, not to exceed $2,000 Motion to accept/reject replacement of the dewatering pump at the Waste Water Treatment Plant with KM Specialty Pumps & Systems, Inc., in the amount of $5,420 Motion to accept/reject repairs of uniloader from McKeels Equipment at the Waste Water Treatment Plant in the amount of $1,251.34 Motion to accept/reject repairs to Low Service Pump motor repairs Or the purchase of a new one per lowest quote Not on the agenda but discussed: Motion to accept/reject the purchase of a remote ultrasound level system in the amount of $1,343.00 for the Waste Water Treatment Plant from Dearborn Controls 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 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, September 12th, 2011 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 flu shots for full time employees from Southern Seven at a cost of $25 each (Friday, September 28th, 9:30 -11:30) Motion to accept/reject funding for attendance for three Police Officers to attend a Lead Homicide and Death Investigators training (which is grant funded) in the amount of $2,623.80 for lodging, food and fuel Motion to accept/reject contract with Southern Pride Senior Program (Happy Hearts) Motion to accept/reject road closure at Girard Street between 11th and the alley on October 22nd, 2011, between the hours of 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. for the purpose of a block party from First Church of God Due to IEPA strengthening e-waste laws, Bulldog/Transfer Station will not accept any appliances and in addition, will no longer pick up TV’s, computers, etc. 7. Corporate Counsel Report General Report 8. Committee Reports Water, Light and Street Motion to accept/reject repairs on low service pump #4 in the amount of $5,388 from KM Specialty Pumps Motion to accept/reject authorizing Engineering, Inc., to design plans and permits for water main extension to provide water service at 1202 West 10th Street Motion to Adopt a Resolution to proceed taking action on paving Devers Road from Gurley Road to Hillebrand Lane in the amount of $20,000 Motion to accept/reject final invoice for the 2011 MFT Maintenance Paving Project in the amount of $24,980 Ordinance Committee First reading on an ordinance Amending Title XI, Business Regulations, Chapter 110, Alcohol, of the Code of Metropolis. First reading on an ordinance Amending the Code of Metropolis Title IX, General Regulations, Chapter 95, Nuisances 9. Department Heads 10. Old Business 11. New Business Motion to accept/reject change, modify, and/or terminate the contract between the City of Metropolis and the Law Offices of Scott Bergthold – Richard Corzine, Jr. 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: *Sunday, September 11th, 7:00 pm – 8 pm – Candlelight Vigil @Fort Massac State Park *Wednesday, September 14th, @ 1:00 p.m. Finance Committee Agenda City Council Monday, August 22nd, 2011 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 Motion for Road closure on Vienna Street from 7th – 8th Streets from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Monday September 5th, 2011, for Labor Day Activities sponsored by the First Missionary Baptist Church Adopt Resolution for Road Closure (Market to West 10th to Ferry ending at Washington Park) for the Annual Homecoming Parade on Friday, September 30th, 2011 from 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. sponsored by the Massac Co. High School Adopt Motion to close the following streets from 7 a.m. on Thursday, October 6th, 2011 until 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 11th, 2011 for the 11th Annual Super City Blues and Ques; Ferry Street from the North side of 2nd Street to the South side of 4th Street, and 3rd Street from Metropolis to Market Streets Adopt Motion to close off Park Street (along Washington Park) on Saturday, October 8th, 2011, from 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. for the purpose of a Craft/Flea Market sponsored by the Kiwanis Motion to accept/reject Woodwalkers Pay Estimate No. 6 for the 12kV System Conversion- Phase 1 in the amount of $125,674.38 7. Corporate Counsel Report Report of Findings and Recommendations from Planning Commission - Special Use Permit Adopt motion denying special use permit for 721 Metropolis Street, Metropolis, Illinois. Adopt resolution approving settlement with Oldlaw/Laidlaw (to be handed out at meeting if prepared) First reading of an Ordinance Approving the Annexation of Property - McIntosh (to be handed out at meeting if prepared) 8. Committee Reports Police and Fire Committee Adopt motion to hire four Paid on Call Firefighters Water, Light and Street Committee Adopt motion on the repairs to Flow Meter from HACH in the amount of $4842.80 for the WWTP Adopt motion on PCB Training (October 25th – 27th) for Keith Stokes and Chad Murray at an approximate cost of $2,500 Adopt motion on the purchase of Underground Primary Wire from Fletcher Reinhart in the amount of $5,615.00 Metropolis Tourism Commission Motion to accept/reject recommendation to approve the grant request for the Metropolis Tourism 38th Annual Fort Massac Encampment in the amount of $24,275.00 Finance Committee Motion to accept/reject 2011 – 2012 Marketing Budget for the Metropolis Tourism in the amount of $118,000 Motion to accept/reject request for 1st installment from FY’12 Metropolis Tourism Marketing budget for the amount of $16,300.00 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 Agenda City Council Monday, August 8th, 2011 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 for road closure (East 10th Street) on Monday, September 5th, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. – 12 p.m. for the purpose of the Annual Labor Day Parade Motion to accept/reject closure of 8th Street from Pearl to Market from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. for the purpose of Mt. Horeb Family Fun Day/Back to School Bash Motion to accept/reject Change Order from FW Electric in the amount of $26,417 for the Straightening Phase 1 Poles on Highway 45 Lighting Phase 2 Motion to adopt Resolution to allow the City of Metropolis to bore an underground electrical crossing under US 45 just south of Simmons Motion to adopt Resolution for Participation in the State of Illinois Federal Surplus Property Program Motion to accept/reject work on Metropolis Street Bridge Motion to approve extending FW Electric contract completion date to 11/01/11 7. Corporate Counsel Report Motion to suspend the rules and place an ordinance authorizing the acquisition of real property Adopt an ordinance authorizing the acquisition of real property – Croach Motion to suspend the rules and place an ordinance approving an extension to private development agreement Adopt an ordinance approving an extension to private development agreement - Marcal Adopt a resolution approving settlement of Laidlaw litigation 8. Committee Reports Education Committee Motion to accept/reject Scholarships as presented Motion to accept/reject Afterschool Program as Presented 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: Wednesday, August 10th, 2011 Police and Fire @ 1:00 p.m., Water, Light and Street @ 1:30 p.m. Refrigerator Recycling Program Kicks off August 1st, 2011 Agenda City Council Monday, July 25th, 2011 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 Estimate No. 1 to F.W. Electric for the Highway 45 Lighting Phase 2 in the amount of $71,550.00 Motion to accept/reject agreement for Metropolis Tourism Director and Tourism Development Services 7. Corporate Counsel Report Motion to suspend the rules and place an ordinance authorizing the acquisition of real property - Stegman Adopt an ordinance authorizing the acquisition of real property - Stegman 8. Committee Reports Water, Light and Street Committee Items discussed but no quorum for recommendations from Committee Motion to accept/reject allowing BHMG to test the oil in our transformers, before scraping them out, in the amount of $2,700 Motion to accept/reject Phase 1 on the 12kv System Conversion Motion to accept/reject Phase 2 on the Highway Lighting Motion to accept/reject action on the 45-North Storage Drainage Situation Motion to accept/reject action on the Metropolis Sports Park Walking Path Motion to accept/reject 2011 MFT Maintenance Paving and Pay Request in the amount of $224,820.76 (leaving a 10% retaining fee) Motion to accept/reject the purchase of Sodium Hypochlorite and Sodium Bisulfate from Brenntag in the amount of $100,000 for the WWTP Motion to accept/reject the purchase of Polymer from S & S Services in the amount of $12,500 for the WWTP Motion to accept/reject replacing the Air Conditioner Heat Pack Unit at the WWTP Motion to accept/reject the purchase of bulk load of Liquid Carbon Dioxide for the Water Treatment Planet in the amount of $253.75 per ton (total 14 ton) Metropolis Tourism Commission Motion to accept/reject recommendation to approve grant request from Harrah’s Metropolis Casino in the amount of $12,500 for the Harrah’s Concert Series/Jamey Johnson on September 17th, 2011 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: Luau Swimming Party, Free Admission, food, games and fun, Tuesday, July 26 (raindate 7/27) from 6 – 8pm Metropolis Swimming Pool Free School Supplies, Friday, July 29th, 9:30 til??, Metropolis Community Center; items donated by Metropolis Harrah’s Employees Agenda City Council Monday, July 11th, 2011 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 Steve Chaney – Liquor Ordinance 6. Mayor’s Report Motion to accept/reject Expenditure Approval for pump repairs to Unit #34 (Street Department/2000 GMC 1 ton) in the amount of $1,593.51 Motion to accept/reject request for road closure on Johnson Street from 11th – 12th Streets on July 23rd for the purpose of Vacation Bible School (Just by Faith) between the hours of 9 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Motion to accept/reject Invoice #A7-6-11 from Woodwalkers in the amount of $125,674.38 for the 12kV System Conversion – Phase 1 Motion to accept/reject quote from North American Salt Company for 200 Tons of bulk de-icing salt in the amount of $12,000.00 Motion to accept/reject training request in the amount of $3036.90 for the Chief of Police and two Investigators to attend the 18th Annual Medicolegal Death Investigation Conference in August Adopt motion to ratify the determination to include the Police and Fire Pension Funds in the FY 2011 – 2012 tax levy Announcement of Recycling Bin closing due to unacceptable waste being placed in it Update on flood damage repairs to be made with FEMA reimbursement anticipated 7. Corporate Counsel Report 10 year Electric Rate Survey Discuss special use permit procedures Motion to suspend rules and place an Ordinance approving Collective Bargaining Agreement with Operating Engineers Local 318 upon its passage Adopt an Ordinance Approving Collective Bargaining Agreement with Operating Engineers Local 318. 8. Committee Reports Water, Light and Street Committee Motion to accept/reject recommendation on Biosolids Hauling Proposal from Midwest Environmental Management Services, LLC at $32.00 per wet ton Motion to accept/reject recommendation on the purchase on (12) breakaway Light Poles for Hwy 45 Lighting from HD Supply in the amount of $15,396.90 Motion to accept/reject recommendation on the 12 kV System Conversion Phase 1 (2 Transformers from Fletcher Rinehart) in the amount of $14,619.00 Discussed but not on Agenda Motion to accept/reject the purchase of pump on Lift Station at the Girl Scout house from Flo-Systems in the amount of $2,550.00 (due to flood damage) Motion to accept/reject proposal from A-1 Automotive Repair for the repairs to the 1995 Ford Truck (Water Dept.) in the amount of $1,936.50 Motion to accept/reject proposal from N & N Plumbing for repairs on 8th Street sewer main in the amount of $11,840.00 (due to flood damage) 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, June 27th, 2011 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 Steve Chaney – Liquor Ordinance Travis Akin, SI Business Solutions – Tourism James Wrye – Devers Road Charlotte Anderson – Update on Bike Path and SRTS construction 6. Mayor’s Report Adopt motion to extend contract with Carolyn Brown Hodge for six months Motion to accept/reject Pay Estimate to Woodwalkers Electric in the amount of $100,305.30 for the 12kV System Conversion Motion to accept/reject application for DCEO Grant in the amount of $48,580 for Sports Park Improvements as Change Order Motion to accept/reject purchase of three phase transformer in the amount of $88,663.00 from Fletcher Reinhardt 7. Corporate Counsel Report Motion to suspend the rules and place an ordinance approving an intergovernmental cooperation agreement upon its passage Adopt an ordinance approving an intergovernmental cooperation agreement 8. Committee Reports INDUSTRIAL Adopt a resolution to repeal a prior resolution authorizing the sale of surplus real estate Motion to suspend the rules and place an ordinance approving an extension to private development agreement Adopt an ordinance approving an extension to private development agreement Education Committee Motion to accept/reject disbursement of approved funds in the amount of $3,400 for the Miss Metropolis Scholarship Program Water, Light and Street Committee Motion to accept/reject recommendation on SCADA system software upgrade per quote from Electric Controls Co. in the amount of $6,557.00 Motion to accept/reject recommendation on invoice from Warren Enterprises for repairs at the WWTP in the amount of $3,000 Finance Committee Motion to accept/reject recommendation on the purchase of 5 desk top computers for the Police Department from R & M Computers in the amount of $4,099.50 Adopt motion to provide funding to the Southernmost Tourism Bureau for fiscal year 2011-2012. Amount to determined by City Council at City Council Meeting Adopt motion provide funding to the Southern Illinois Tourism Network for Fiscal Year 2011 – 2012. Amount to be determined by City Council at City Council Meeting Discussed but not on agenda Motion to accept/reject grant request for $57,600 for Southermost Tourism – Mr. Mizell Parks & Recreation Motion to accept/reject recommendation on Soccer Complex Storage Building in the amount of $3,800 including pad Motion to accept/reject recommendation on MYSA selling benches for walking path when installed (concrete benches with purchaser’s logo etched in) to do when ready Motion to accept/reject recommendation on allowing MYSA to sell signs to go along the fence Motion to accept/reject recommendation on installing outlet on pitching mound, underground cable to electric box in fence line – MYSA to furnish material and labor 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. Motion to suspend rules and place an ordinance approving a private development agreement upon its passage 16. Adopt an ordinance approving a private development agreement 17. Adjourn Billy McDaniel, Mayor City of Metropolis Agenda City Council Monday, June 13th, 2011 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 Bill Beasley, Executive Director of the Purchase Regional Industrial Authority – Update on the Regional Park 6. Mayor’s Report Acknowledgement and recognition of Greg Neihoff on his retirement from the Metropolis Police Department after 23 years of service Motion to accept/reject Invoice #A-6-7-11 from Woodwalkers/Pay Estimates No. 3 in the amount of $172,045.80 for the 12kV System Conversion-Phase 1 Motion to accept/reject fourth and final disbursement of funds from the approved FY 2010-2011 Metropolis Tourism Grant in the amount of $45,713.97 Motion to appoint Jim Young to the Planning Commission 7. Corporate Counsel Report Motion to suspend the rules and place an ordinance adopting and approving an extension/modification agreement to a collective bargaining agreement (Illinois FOP Labor Council) upon its passage Adopt an ordinance adopting and approving an extension/modification agreement to a collective bargaining agreement (Illinois FOP Labor Council) Motion to suspend the rules and place an ordinance adopting and approving the prevailing wage upon its passage Adopt an ordinance adopting and approving the prevailing wage 8. Committee Reports Education Committee Motion to accept resignation of Ron George from the Education Committee Motion to appoint individual to the Education Committee Parks & Recreation Committee Motion to accept/reject the purchase of a freestanding electric range for the Girl Scout House for a cost not to exceed $450.00 as part of the Park Restoration Project Motion to accept/reject the purchase of a refrigerator for the Girl Scout House for a cost not to exceed $450 as part of the Park Restoration Project Motion to accept/reject the purchase of a kitchen faucet for the Girl Scout House for a cost not to exceed $75 as part of the Park Restoration Project Motion to accept/reject the purchase of a bathroom sink faucet for the Girl Scout House for a cost not to exceed $60 as part of the Park Restoration Project Motion to accept/reject the purchase of 8 folding card table and chair sets (to replace those purchased by the Bridge Club) at a cost not to exceed $900 as part of the Park Restoration Project Motion to accept/reject the purchase of a double sink for the Girl Scout House as part of the Park Restoration Project Motion to accept/reject the purchase of a replacement cabinets/vanity and countertops (for both kitchen & restroom) for the Girl Scout House as part of the Parks Restoration Project in the amount of $1,800 from New Wave Home Improvement (includes installation) Motion to accept/reject the purchase/replacement of the bathroom door/hardware at the Girl Scout House as part of the Park Restoration Project Water, Light and Street Committee Motion to accept/reject MFT Paving Contract with E.T. Simonds Construction Company in the amount of $248,962.65 Motion to accept/reject repairs to low service Pump #1 from D & F Distributors Inc., in the amount of $6,073.00 Motion to accept/reject renewal of drinking water analysis contract with PDC Laboratories, Inc. in the amount of $2,480.00 Motion to accept/reject the purchase of new SCADA Computer as quoted from Kemper Technology Consulting in the amount of $1,321.46 Finance Committee Motion to accept/reject proposal from Fick, Eggemeyer & Williamson, CPA in the amount of $118,500 for financial audit services for fiscal year 2011-` 2013 Motion to accept/reject the direction of tourism activities and vote not to renew contract that expires June 30th, 2011 with Southernmost Tourism Motion to accept/reject writing off old utility accounts in the amount of $66,707.14 Motion to accept/reject funding Police Pension in the amount of $160,000 and Fire Pension in the amount of $100,000 for deficits in tax levy 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. Motion to hire John Merriweather for part-time Code/Abatement Officer to begin Tuesday, June 14th. 16. Adjourn Billy McDaniel, Mayor City of Metropolis Agenda City Council Monday, May 23rd, 2011 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 Cindy Benefield-Cane – Update on Tourism Activities 6. Mayor’s Report Motion to accept/reject quote from Brown Wood Preserving for the purchase of a load of 40’ poles in the amount of $11,400 ($285 each) Motion to accept/reject invoice form WoodWalkers Electric in the amount of $72,297.00 for Storm Damage Repairs Motion to accept/reject the purchase of three (3) transformers in the amount of $12,750 for TECO’s east service Motion to accept/reject Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $21,742.34 for the 12kV System Conversion – Phase 1 Motion to accept/reject Pay Estimates No 2 in the amount of $107,765.24 for the 12kV System Conversion – Phase 1 Motion to accept/reject request for 4th installment for funds for the Metropolis Tourism Director Admin. Position in the amount of $14,400 Motion to accept/reject disbursement of approved funds for the Superman Celebration in the amount of $52,300 Motion to accept/reject quote from Massac Co. Nursery in the amount of $4,090.66 Motion to accept/reject quote from McKeel Equipment in the amount of $2,638.49 to install brakes on the landscaper Motion to accept/reject closure of road at superman statue for rally for United Steel Workers on Saturday, June 25th, 2011 from approximately 9 a.m. - noon 7. Corporate Counsel Report Flood Update General Matters Update 8. Committee Reports Metropolis Area Tourism Commission Motion to accept/reject recommendation on request for the Massac Co. Youth Fair in the amount of $3,000 Motion to accept/reject recommendation on request for $57,600 for Southernmost Illinois Tourism Bureau, Inc. to continue the office of the Metropolis Tourism Director for July 1, 2011 through June 30th, 2012 Parks & Recreation Motion to accept/reject taking action on football fields after necessary contracts are provided to the City Motion to accept/reject painting the swimming pool and bath house floors Motion to accept/reject giving $5,000 to MCYSA for the purchase of new pitching machine – pending agreement on 2011 contract Motion to accept/reject authorizing Pris Abell to order 20 vandalism-proof picnic tables to be distributed throughout the parks Industrial Committee Adopt a motion approving the settlement of the litigation between Mark Twain Real Estate Services, Inc., and the City upon the terms presented by the City’s Counsel, Zachary Hosman 9. Department Heads Report from Jason Morris, Fire Chief, regarding Captain Testing and Promotion to Captain 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. Motion to hire operator for the Water Department 16. Motion to hire Animal Control Officer 17. Adjourn Billy McDaniel, Mayor City of Metropolis Agenda City Council Monday, May 9th, 2011 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 appoint Wilburn Belford to the Planning & Zoning Commission Motion to accept/reject Invoice #A4-3011 from Woodwalkers and corresponding Pay Estimate No. 1 in the amount of $86,022.90 Motion to adopt resolution further Extending a Proclamation of Disaster in the City of Metropolis Adopt a motion to suspend the rules and place an Ordinance Requiring the Registration of Private Contractors Providing Cleanup, Debris Removal, and Home Repair and Remodeling Services. Adopt an Ordinance Requiring the Registration of Private Contractors Providing Cleanup, Debris Removal, and Home Repair and Remodeling Services 7. Corporate Counsel Report General flood update 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 15. Adjourn Billy McDaniel, Mayor City of Metropolis Special thanks to all who have helped in the flooding relief efforts in Metropolis and Massac Co. Agenda City Council Monday, April 25th, 2011 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 resignation from Keith Jennings from the Planning/Zoning Commission 7. Corporate Counsel Report Motion to suspend the rules and place an ordinance adopting and approving and extension/modification agreement to a collective bargaining agreement (IAFF Local 3367) upon its passage Adopt an ordinance adopting and approving and extension/modification agreement to a collective bargaining agreement (IAFF Local 3367) IMEA/Electric Updates A. Recent legislation B. Resignation C. Ameren Transmission and Contract Issues First reading annexing certain territory to the City of Metropolis (13 Grace Drive) Adopt Resolution concerning Honeywell lockout 8. Committee Reports Parks & Recreation Committee Motion to accept/reject the purchase of a pool vacuum from A-1 Midwest for in the amount of $4815.00 Motion to accept/reject on the hiring of lifeguards for the 2011 season Motion to accept/reject the purchase and installation of a 30’ flag pole for the American Legion Park in the amount of $899 Motion to accept/reject the purchase of an irrigation system with pump for a water line at the Soccer Complex in the amount of $11,650 Motion to accept/reject on the Football field layout and parking lot Motion to accept/reject the purchase of a finish mower in the amount of $2,250.00 Water, Light and Street Committee Motion to accept/reject to reinstall electric service to Kotter Ready Mix at its current location or in the alternative to relocate this electric service at Kotters to a new location provided. Kotters agrees to pay all costs of relocation and furnishes proof of the necessary easements. Motion to accept/reject the purchase of transformers for the Central Feeder Conversion in the amount of $27,576.00 to Fletcher Reinhardt Motion to accept/reject Change Order for the Central Circuit Sub Exit and Riser from the South Substation in the amount of $16,500 to Woodwalkers (Discussed but not on Agenda) Motion to accept/reject the sale of 7 Capacitor Banks to the City of Newton for $10,000 Industrial Committee Motion to accept/reject the lease to River Ag from the City of Metropolis the old Laidlaw property 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. Motion to accept resignation from Donnie Cole 16. Adjourn Billy McDaniel, Mayor City of Metropolis Reminder: City Hall will be Closed on Friday, April 22nd, to observe Good Friday Spring Clean Up weeks of May 16th and May 23rd. Agenda City Council Monday, April 11th, 2011 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 Andy Anderson 6. Mayor’s Report Motion to accept/reject disbursement of approved Archery Tournament grant in the amount of $34,200 Motion to accept/reject request from Chief Jason Morris for pumps tested on all 4 fire trucks in the approximate amount of $2,800 Motion to accept/reject funding for the Academic Banquet in the amount of $1,000 Motion to accept/reject advertising for temporary help for the summer Clean Up Weeks have been set for the weeks of May 16th and May 23rd. 7. Corporate Counsel Report Update on IMEA 8. Committee Reports Industrial Committee Motion to suspend the rules and place the ordinance amending the private development agreement with Marcal Rope and Rigging upon its passage Motion to adopt the ordinance amending the private development agreement with Marcal Rope and Rigging Water, Light and Street Committee Motion to accept/reject double line stop at 11th and Market Streets per submitted quotes IMCO at $4,250 Motion to accept/reject repairs on influent pump at the WWTP in the amount of $4,313.26 to Vandevanter Engineering Motion to accept/reject the purchase of CT metering for MMH in the amount of $6,449.54 and for the Spence Apartments in the amount of $12,099.60 from HD Supplies Motion to accept/reject bid from F.W. Electric in the amount of $171,695 for the Highway 45 Lighting Phase 2 Motion to accept/reject low quote from Xerox in the amount of $8,275 for a copy machine for the City Clerk’s Office 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: Electronic Recycling Event, Saturday, April 9th, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Old Power House location on Front Street Power Plant Tour June 7th & 8th RSVP to Rick…. Wednesday, April 13th, 2011 1:00 p.m. Parks & Recreation 1:30 p.m. Water, Light and Street Agenda City Council Monday, March 28th, 2011 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 Luckie Atkinson Jim Walters III 6. Mayor’s Report Motion to accept/reject Invoice #2 for Administrative Services in the amount of $5,000– Phase 2 construction of the George Rogers Clark Discovery Trail to In Alliance/Charlotte Anderson Motion to accept/reject request for the 3rd disbursement in the amount of $39,925 from the FY 2010-2011 Metropolis Tourism Marketing Grant Motion to accept/reject low quote for the demolition of house at 1011 East 3rd Street Motion to accept/reject the purchase of 4 new moving radar units in the amount of $3,700 and 2 new Tasers at a cost of $1,100 for the Metropolis Police Department Motion to accept/reject canine annual re-certification for Sergeant Joe Basham and Bugsy for a total cost $1,319.85 Motion to accept/reject the purchase of two truck(s) at a cost of $13,500 each 7. Corporate Counsel Report 8. Committee Reports Metropolis Area Tourism Commission Motion to accept/reject recommendation to approve the grant request from the Pioneer Pool League in the amount of $6,075 Water, Light & Street Committee Motion to accept/reject recommendation to award Highway 45 Lighting Phase 2 Labor and Material project to F.W. Electric with the low bid of $171,695 Motion to accept/reject recommendation to award the Fiberglass Light Pole Phase 2 Materials bid to Fletcher Reinhardt with the low bid of $38,824.00 (Discussed at meeting but not on agenda) Motion to accept/reject quote for influent pump at WWTP Motion to accept/reject quote for supernate pump at WWTP Motion to accept/reject quote for blower at WWTP Motion to accept/reject rebuilding 3 piston pumps at a cost of $4,500 each Motion to accept/reject adopting Resolution for Maintenance of Streets and Highways by Municipality Under the Illinois Highway Code – Motor Fuel Tax funds in the amount of $330,000 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 approve appointment of Metropolis Fire Chief 15. Adjourn Billy McDaniel, Mayor City of Metropolis Wishing all municipal candidates the “best of luck “ in the upcoming election; and reminding and urging all citizens of Metropolis to go vote on April 5th. Reminder: Condemned Building Committee, March 30th, 2011 @ 1:30 p.m. Agenda City Council Monday, March 14th, 2011 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 request for 3rd year installment for funds for Metropolis Tourism Director in the amount of $14,400.00 Motion to accept/reject request from Rebuilding Together in the amount of $2,500 7. Corporate Counsel Report Adopt a Motion to Approve Memorandum of Understanding (Pole Exchange) Adopt a Motion to Approve Memorandum of Understanding (Internet Service) Adopt an Ordinance Approving an Addendum to a Private Development Agreement and Related Documents Adopt a Motion Approving a Contract Item Transfer in the Amount of One Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty-one dollars and 23/100 to Walker and Associates under its Original Engineering Contract to Cover Additional Services Under Phase I With Said Sums to be Paid Pursuant to Said Original Contract. Adopt a Motion Approving an Amendment or Modification to the Original Design Engineering Contract with Walker and Associates and Authorizing the Mayor to Sign the Same in Order to Increase the Original Contract by Two ` Thousand Five Hundred Eighty-nine dollars to Cover Additional Expenses Incurred for the Services of Holcomb Foundation Engineering for Extra Work and to Approve Payment of the Same. Adopt a Motion to Modify the Design Engineering Contract with Walker and Associates to Reinstate the Sum of Thirty-nine Thousand Five Hundred Sixty- four dollars and 23/100 that was Previously Removed by IDOT in Order to Cover Additional Services Provided by Walker and Associates. Further Move to authorize Mayor to Execute a Contract Modification Approving Reinstatement of Said Sums into the Design Engineering Contract and Approving of any Request for the Reinstatement of Such Sums From IDOT; with Payment of Such Additional Sum contingent on Reinstatement into the Contract. 8. Committee Reports Water, Light and Street Committee Motion to accept/reject recommendation on rebuilding spare MMC bucket; including new breaker, contactor and phase monitor from Russell Electric in the amount of $2,590.00 for the WWTP Motion to accept/reject recommendation to replace defective digester blower from Power Supply in the amount of $2,495.00 for the WWTP Motion to accept/reject recommendation to replace bar screen torque limited from Flo-Systems in the amount of $1,850.00 for the WWTP Motion to accept/reject recommendation by BHMG to award Phase 1 Labor and Material Bid to Woodwalkers Electric in the amount of $1,530,194.00 (12kV System Conversion Project) Motion to accept/reject recommendation by BHMG to award Phase 1 bid for transformers and lightning Arresters to Fletcher-Reinhardt Co. in the amount of $462,257.80 (12kV System Conversion Project) Police and Fire Committee Motion to accept/reject recommendation on the assistance to Fire Fighters Grant 5% match (Item not on agenda but discussed) Motion to accept/reject 4 door opener replacements at the Fire Station in the amount of $5,440.00 Parks and Recreation Motion to accept/reject recommendation to accept 2011 mowing bid for the Parks from Ethan Sommer Finance Committee Motion to suspend the rules and Ordinance 2011-___ be placed upon its passage (Amended Appropriations Ordinance for fiscal year 2009 – 2010) Motion to pass Ordinance 2011-____as presented (Amended Appropriations Ordinance for fiscal year 2009 – 2010) 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: Upcoming Meetings: Wednesday, March 16th, 1:00 p.m. Parks and Recreation; 1:30 p.m. – Finance Committee; and 2:00 p.m. – Police & Fire Committee Agenda City Council Monday, February 28th, 2011 7:00 p.m. City Hall – Council Chambers 1. Roll Call 2. Motion to appoint Mayor Bill Carrell as Mayor Pro Tem in the Mayor’s absence to preside over the City Council Meeting 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Prayer 5. Approval of Minutes 6. Citizen’s Request – Tommy Reed 7. Mayor’s Report 8. Corporate Counsel Report 9. Committee Reports 10. Department Heads 11. Old Business 12. New Business 13. Miscellaneous Reports 14. Financial Report Payment of Salaries, Payroll, and Contract Bills Payment of Miscellaneous Bills 15. Executive Session Pending and/or Threatened Litigation Personnel Collective Bargaining Acquisition Real Estate Sales, Lease or Exchange of Real Estate 16. Adjourn Billy McDaniel, Mayor City of Metropolis Agenda City Council Monday, February 14th, 2011 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. Ordinance Committee Introduction of Mr. Scott Bergthold Presentation of Legislative Record and other information in support of an ordinance regulating sexually oriented businesses. Open the floor for Public Comment upon Proposed Sexually Oriented Business Regulations Discuss and Adopt an Ordinance Amending the Metropolis Code, Title XI, Business Regulations, By Adding Chapter 117: Sexually Oriented Businesses, Establishing Licensing Requirements and Regulations for Sexually Oriented Businesses Within Metropolis and Amending Chapter 110: Alcohol, § 110.18 Regarding Prohibited Conduct 7. Mayor’s Report Acknowledgment of Penny Emery retiring from the City of Metropolis after 33 years of service. Motion to approve resignation of Carolyn Wills from the Metropolis Library Board Motion to approve appointment of Kenneth Halstenberg to Metropolis Library Board Motion to accept/reject going out for bids on the Highway 45 Lighting Project 8. Corporate Counsel Report Motion to Suspend Rules and place an Ordinance Vacating a Part of the Alley in Block 212 of the Fairmount Addition to The City of Metropolis. Adopt an Ordinance Vacating a Part of the Alley in Block 212 of the Fairmount Addition to The City of Metropolis First Reading of An Ordinance Approving Modification of a Loan Agreement 9. Committee Reports Finance Committee Motion to accept/reject getting proposals for 2011, 2012 and 2013 audited financial statements Water, Light and Street Committee Motion to accept/reject painting bid from Rodney Grentzer Painting Co. Motion to accept/reject replacement of MCC bucket for the WWTP in the amount of $2,590.00 from Russell Electric Motion to accept/reject approving the annual Dielectric testing in the amount of $2,375.00 for the Light Department Motion to accept/reject the purchase of a fire hydrant in the amount of $1,470.60 for the intersection of 9th and Ferry Streets Motion to Suspend Rules and place An Ordinance Prohibiting the Use of Groundwater as a Potable Water Supply by the Installation or Use of Potable Water Supply Wells or by Any Other Method for passage upon its adoption Adopt An Ordinance Prohibiting the Use of Groundwater as a Potable Water Supply by the Installation or Use of Potable Water Supply Wells or by Any Other Method Parks and Recreation Motion to accept/reject accepting bids for mowing in the 2011 year Industrial First Reading on An Ordinance Approving Amendment to the Agreement With City National Bank for servicing Revolving Loan Fund Loans 10. Department Heads 11. Old Business 12. New Business 13. Miscellaneous Reports 14. Financial Report Payment of Salaries, Payroll, and Contract Bills Payment of Miscellaneous Bills 15. Executive Session Pending and/or Threatened Litigation Personnel Collective Bargaining Acquisition Real Estate Sales, Lease or Exchange of Real Estate 16. Adjourn Billy McDaniel, Mayor City of Metropolis Reminder: City Hall will be Closed on Monday, February 21st, for Presidents Day Agenda City Council Monday, January 24th, 2011 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 Mayor to make necessary repairs at City Hall Motion to accept/reject expenditure approval in the amount of $1,704.70 for the purchase of tire for the fire truck from Best One Tire Service 7. Corporate Counsel Report First Reading of an Ordinance Approving a Right-of-Way License Agreement with Delta Communications, L.L.C 8. Committee Reports Ordinance Committee First Reading of an Ordinance Amending the Metropolis Code, Title XI, Business Regulations, by Adding Chapter 117: Sexually Oriented Businesses, Establishing Licensing Requirements and Regulations for Sexually Oriented Businesses Within Metropolis and Amending Chapter 110: Alcohol, § 110.18 Regarding Prohibited Conduct. Industrial Committee Motion to accept/reject CDAP loan for Dr. Glass 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. Motion to accept/reject hiring of lineman 16. Adjourn Billy McDaniel, Mayor City of Metropolis |
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