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The regular meeting of the City Council, City of Metropolis, Illinois was held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, January 9th, 2012 in Council Chambers of City Hall at 106 West 5th Street, Metropolis, Illinois with the Honorable Mayor Billy McDaniel presiding. Upon roll call the following Alderpersons were present: Richard Corzine, Charles Barfield, William Carrell, David McManus, Robert Midnight, Jerry Mizell, David Daughtery and Kim Brown, Corporate Counsel Rick Abell, City Clerk Jan Adams, and concerned citizens of Metropolis The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance followed with Prayer led by Mayor Billy McDaniel ROLLCALL: Corzine Present Daughtery Present Barfield Present McManus Present Brown Present Midnight Present Carrell Present Mizell Present Moved by Alderman Richard Corzine and second by Alderman David McManus to approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on December 27th, 2011 as presented: MOTION CARRIED Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea CITIZENS REQUEST: Julian (Butch) Adams came before the Council with concern about the loose poles on Market Street, a light out on the corner of 8th Street and asked that the trees be trimmed along Market Street. The Mayor stated the City has already had the tree trimming on the schedule for this week, and thanked him for the rest of the information and will have these items fixed. Steve Chaney showed his concern for the Fire Department cuts. He stated there was a fire that broke out while they were attending a first responder’s call and asked if the City could grant Chief Jason Morris to hire more volunteer firemen and was told the Council has already given him permission to hire 8 on call and he was just trying to hold off knowing the City was in a budget crunch and trying to avoid layoffs. Steve and Alderman David Daughtery commended the Fire Department for doing a great job. Steve had commented he was on his 7th year living in Metropolis and wants to express that with the New Year comes new opportunities for economic growth and development. He wants the Council to remember as they vote on motions that are governed of the people, by the people but to remember it’s for the people as they make their decisions. The decisions affect us, all of us. Mayor’s Report: Mayor McDaniel explained the delay on the demolitions the Council has approved was due to the new process Atmos is shutting off gas lines. The City was allowed to shut off the gas lines on the property and cap it after the demolition was complete; now the gas company is digging up the line at the street and capping it off there. This will now create a two to three week delay for demolition to be completed. CORPORATE COUNSEL: Corporate Counsel informed the Council on the New Open Meetings Act for Public Officials they are required to take. The new act goes into effect January 1, 2012 and requires all elected and appointed members of a public body to successfully complete the electronics training program provided by the Illinois Attorney General’s Office. This will apply to members that are subjected to the Act; the Mayor and City Council members along with our Committees, the Library Board, the Airport Board, the Tourism Commission, the Planning Commission, the Zoning Board of Appeals, and the new Insurance Committee. Once completed the certification of completion will be turned into the City Clerk’s office. Corporate Counsel passed out information on the litigation between IMEA and Ameren regarding Ameren’s wholesale distribution rate. Alderman Richard Corzine asked if we could expect a rate increase and if so saying we need to inform the public. Abell told him he didn’t feel we would and if the rates would change a 90 day notice to all municipalities would be sent before going into effect; adding we have a long term contract with Ameren that has perimeters on it. He went on to explain the rate may not have a major impact on the individual members in IMEA or their customers but it’s worth fighting over for the IMEA overall. Properties from the Condemned meetings and approved at a prior Council meeting were discussed; 107 E. 7th Street has signed an agreement to make repairs by the end of March. Photos from 511 E. 8th Street were passed showing improvements made but it was the consensus of the Council to continue legal action and Alderman David Daughtery commenting if we just let things go like this, it’ll just continue and continue and other ones will follow suit. Introduction of a new Ordinance for noise was brought before the Council. Corporate Counsel said we have ordinances on nuance and disorderly conduct but nothing pertaining just to noise. Adopting this will allow our Police Department more authority. COMMITTEE REPORTS: CONDEMNED BUILDING COMMITTEE: Moved by Alderman Richard Corzine and second by Alderman Robert Midnight to amend a motion to accept the change in the Resolution item 8 replacing 30 days to read 60 days; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Nay Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Nay Mizell Nay Moved by Alderman Richard Corzine and second by Alderman David Daughtery to adopt a 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; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Nay Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Alderman Jerry Mizell wanted to acknowledge the effort and persistence of the group Save the Massac Theater. They have been diligent in their effort since 2005 and will see the results soon. Lisa Gower wanted to thank the Council for the willingness to see the vision and to believe in the group. They feel it will be a draw for Metropolis. FINANCIAL REPORT: Moved by Alderman Richard Corzine and second by Alderman David McManus to approve the Finance Report be received and approved and that the orders be drawn on the Treasurer for the different amounts mentioned therein and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to make necessary arrangements for payment of current Salaries, Payroll and Contract bills: MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman Richard Corzine and second by Alderman David McManus to approve the Finance Report be received and approved and that the orders be drawn on the Treasurer for the different amounts mentioned therein and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to make necessary arrangements for payment of miscellaneous bills: MOTION CARRIED Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and second by Alderman Charles Barfield to adjourn: MOTION CARRIED: TIME 7:46 Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea APPROVED ATTESTED MAYOR CITY CLERK The regular meeting of the City Council, City of Metropolis, Illinois was held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 27th, 2011 in Council Chambers of City Hall at 106 West 5th Street, Metropolis, Illinois with the Honorable Mayor Billy McDaniel presiding. Upon roll call the following Alderpersons were present: Richard Corzine, Charles Barfield, William Carrell, David McManus, Robert Midnight, Jerry Mizell, Corporate Counsel Rick Abell, City Clerk Jan Adams, and concerned citizens of Metropolis Alderman David Daughtery, and Kim Brown, were absent. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance followed with Prayer led by Mayor Billy McDaniel ROLLCALL: Corzine Present Daughtery Absent Barfield Present McManus Present Brown Absent Midnight Present Carrell Present Mizell Present Moved by Alderman David McManus and second by Alderman Jerry Mizell to approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on December 12th, 2011 as presented: MOTION CARRIED Corzine Yea Daughtery Absent Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Absent Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea CITIZENS REQUEST: Wilbur Belford came before the Council questioning the electrical controls for the Woodhaven area and was told Russell Electrical will seal the control boxes that run the lift station to make them water tight. The governing factor is that Woodhaven is a flood prime area and have underground transformer services. Mayor’s Report: Mayor McDaniel acknowledged the retirement of Jackie Sawyers with the Light Department after 33 + years and Randy Harris with the Street Department after 21+ years of service with the City. They will be missed by everyone. They have been dependable, polite and easy to work with. They have worked in all kinds of weather and after hours until the job was done. Jimmy Sullenger will take Randy Harris’ place and Jackie’s position will not be filled at the current time. Keith Stokes will remain lead man. The light department has team players and will pull together during this transition. Their last day with the City will be December 30th, 2011. The Metropolis Police Department will be losing Linda Rick after 20 years of dedicated service. Linda’s last day with the City will be January 8th. 2012. Moved by Alderman Richard Corzine and second by Alderman David McManus to make a motion to accept the 2012 dates for City Council Meetings; MOTION CARRIED: correction from January 16th to January 23rd 2012 Corzine Yea Daughtery Absent Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Absent Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman Richard Corzine and second by Alderman David McManus to make a motion to SUSPEND THE RULES AND ORDINANCE 2011-35 BE PLACED ON IT’S PASSAGE; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Absent Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Absent Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman Richard Corzine and second by Alderman David McManus to make a motion to Adopt Ordinance 2011-35 Authorizing the Sale for Salvage of Personal Property of the City of Metropolis; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Absent Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Absent Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and second by Alderman Charles Barfield to make a motion to accept renewal of Jerry Caudle as Airport Manager at the same monthly rate of $1,246.05; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Absent Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Absent Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea CORPORATE COUNSEL: Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and second by Alderman David McManus to adopt a motion authorizing zoning administrator to implement an experimental program for tear drop flags/signs on lower Ferry Street; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Absent Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Absent Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea COMMITTEE REPORTS: METROPOLIS AREA TOURISM COMMISSION: Moved by Alderman Charles Barfield and second by Alderman Jerry Mizell to adopt a motion to accept 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 CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Absent Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Absent Midnight Yea Carrell Nay Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman Charles Barfield and second by Alderman Jerry Mizell to adopt a motion to accept the recommendation of the following individuals as its officers for 2012: Chris McGinness, Chair and Steve Bunyard, Vice Chair; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Absent Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Absent Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea CONDEMNED BUILDING COMMITTEE: Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell second by Alderman Charles Barfield to make a motion to accept taking action on the condemned buildings as listed 107 East 7th Street, 1507 Butler and 511 West 8th Street; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Absent Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Absent Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea ORDINANCE COMMITTEE: Moved by Alderman Charles Barfield and Second by Alderman Robert Midnight to make a motion to adopt an Ordinance 2011-36 Approving Change to Simplified Municipal Telecommunications Tax; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Absent Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Absent Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea WATER, LIGHT AND STREET COMMITTEE: Moved by Alderman Charles Barfield and second by Alderman Jerry Mizell to adopt a motion to accept the purchase of repair hoses for the pull behind jetter in the amount of $2,248.40 from Coe Equipment: MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Absent Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Absent Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman Charles Barfield and second by Alderman Jerry Mizell to adopt a motion to accept the purchase of transformers for the 12kV line Conversion in the amount of $18,440.00 from Delta-Y Electric: MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Absent Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Absent Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea FINANCIAL REPORT: Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and second by Alderman Richard Corzine to approve the Finance Report be received and approved and that the orders be drawn on the Treasurer for the different amounts mentioned therein and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to make necessary arrangements for payment of current Salaries, Payroll and Contract bills: MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Absent Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Absent Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and second by Alderman Richard Corzine to approve the Finance Report be received and approved and that the orders be drawn on the Treasurer for the different amounts mentioned therein and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to make necessary arrangements for payment of miscellaneous bills: MOTION CARRIED Corzine Yea Daughtery Absent Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Absent Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and second by Alderman Charles Barfield to adjourn: MOTION CARRIED: TIME 7:36 Corzine Yea Daughtery Absent Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Absent Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea APPROVED ATTESTED MAYOR CITY CLERK DATE: Wednesday, December 15th, 2011 TIME: 3:30 p.m. PLACE: City Hall Council Chambers ROLL CALL Charles Barfield Present William Carrell Present Greg Garner Present David Bowman Present Terri Johnston Absent Jerry Mizell Present Chris Carter Absent Chad Parker Present Trevor Shreves Present (Late) J.K. Thomas Present Moved by Jerry Mizell and Second William Carrell by to approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on 12-7-11 as presented; Charles Barfield Yea William Carrell Yea Greg Garner Yea David Bowman Yea Terri Johnston Absent Robert Midnight Yea Jerry Mizell Yea Chris Carter Absent Chad Parker Yea Trevor Shreves Yea J.K. Thomas Yea Ron Jones President of Mutual Medical, David Andreas Senior Consultant with Mutual Medical Plans Inc, www.mutualmedical.com and Jeremy Billington with Billington Insurance Agency Inc, Jeremy@billingtoninsurance.com came before the Committee to discuss money saving options for the City’s Insurance Policy. Mr. Jones told the Committee it is his job to create a plan according to what you want to pay and how much you want to save. He showed the Committee the prior BC/CS policy book consisting of about 100 pages and informed everyone they would receive a 9-12 page policy booklet easy to read with all the benefits explained. The City choosing to accept the self-funded policy Mutual Medical as presented will go into affect December 31st 12:01 a.m. All claims pending after January 1st, 2012 will be paid by the old carrier, Blue Cross/Blue Shield. Dental and Vision will still be provided. He will make a draft policy according to the feedback from the handout sheets today and will make any revisions necessary before the final draft. The policy will be drawn up how we want it and according to how much we are willing to pay out for claims. Mr. Jones went over the considerations with the Committee and explained which costs the City more and why, and which things to eliminate entirely. We were told we could change things at anytime or see in 6 months what the cost factor is by keeping things we have now. The Committee felt we had made progress and will meet again to go over the draft Mutual Medical will create from this meeting. December 28th, 2011 @ 3:30 will be the next Insurance meeting. Moved by Alderman Robert Midnight and Second by Alderman Charles Barfield to adjourn: TIME 5:50 MOTION CARRIED: Charles Barfield Yea William Carrell Yea Greg Garner Yea David Bowman Yea Terri Johnston Absent Robert Midnight Yea Jerry Mizell Yea Chris Carter Absent Chad Parker Yea Trevor Shreves Yea J.K. Thomas Yea The regular meeting of the City Council, City of Metropolis, Illinois was held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, December 12, 2011 in Council Chambers of City Hall at 106 West 5th Street, Metropolis, Illinois with the Honorable Mayor Billy McDaniel presiding. Upon roll call the following Alderpersons were present:, Kim Brown, Charles Barfield, William Carrell, David McManus, Robert Midnight, Jerry Mizell, Corporate Counsel Rick Abell, City Clerk Jan Adams, and concerned citizens of Metropolis Alderman David Daughtery, and Richard Corzine were absent. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance followed with Prayer led by Mayor Billy McDaniel ROLLCALL: Corzine Absent Daughtery Absent Barfield Present McManus Present Brown Present Midnight Present Carrell Present Mizell Present Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and second by Alderman Kim Brown to approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on November 28th, 2011 as presented: MOTION CARRIED Corzine Absent Daughtery Absent Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea CITIZENS REQUEST: Charles Eichorn came before the Council with questions and concerns on annexing his property and City insurance. Charlie asked whom should he contact for annexing into the City and was told Chad Murray with Mapping and Zoning. He added he would like to see this take place soon, with the understanding you must live in the City limits in order to run for office if he chooses to do so in the 2013 election. Charlie made it clear if he chose to run for office he would not want the insurance provided by the City adding the question; if he won would he be forced to take it. Charlie felt it should be given back to the City to save jobs and the City money so we could meet these budget cuts and help out the County again. Corporate Counsel told him it was a requirement in the other insurance carrier that was a stipulation, not of the new group, Mutual Medical the City is about to make a motion to accept. Charlie was told the Council makes the decisions in our City. Mayor’s Report: Mayor McDaniel informed the motion for the snow plows is for the hydraulic system on the blades in the amount of $1,759.25 and for the lights in the amount of $199.96 Moved by Alderman David McManus and second by Alderman Jerry Mizell to make a motion to accept the purchase of equipment/repairs for the snow plows; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Absent Daughtery Absent Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Mayor McDaniel stated we had 4 different quotes for the job and Chuck Short came in the lowest bidder. All building materials will now be mandatory they go through our transfer station and will give the City $1.35 a ton. The Mayor reminded the next Council meeting will be after the Christmas holiday on Tuesday December 27th, 2011 @ 7:00 p.m. Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and second by Alderman William Carrell to make a motion to accept the 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 Street MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Absent Daughtery Absent Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea CORPORATE COUNSEL: Corporate Counsel made a few points to the Council and the Citizens about the motion to accept Mutual Medical Insurance Group. The City will save jobs and money it’s a win win situation. He added our employees are nervous about cuts so we need to be sensitive to their feelings. We take all suggestions on how to save and keep our employees jobs. It has been said “why don’t we stop the electrical conversion saving $625,000.00 adding the rumor is spreading the contractor will come back at a later date for the same price. Corporate Counsel informed everyone we are more than half way through Phase -1, we started this project $1,000,000.00 under budget and can get rid of the West Side Substation, going from an outdated and inefficient 4KV system transformer. We can’t’ afford for this to go out on us in the summer months, our citizens are at a bigger risk if we didn’t do it. Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and second by Alderman David McManus to adopt a motion to Suspend the Rules and Place an Ordinance AUTHORIZING SALE OF MUNICIPALLY OWNED REAL ESTATE- 2013 MARKET STREET upon its passage: MOTION CARRIED Corzine Absent Daughtery Absent Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and second by Alderman David McManus to adopt a motion to adopt an Ordinance AUTHORIZING SALE OF MUNICIPALLY OWNED REAL ESTATE- 2013 MARKET STREET: MOTION CARRIED Corzine Absent Daughtery Absent Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and second by Alderman Kim Brown to adopt a motion to Suspend the Rules and Place an Ordinance AUTHORIZING SALE OF MUNICIPALLY OWNED REAL ESTATE- 805 PEARL STREET upon its passage: MOTION CARRIED Corzine Absent Daughtery Absent Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and second by Alderman Kim Brown to adopt a motion to adopt an Ordinance AUTHORIZING SALE OF MUNICIPALLY OWNED REAL ESTATE- 805 PEARL STREET: MOTION CARRIED Corzine Absent Daughtery Absent Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Corporate Counsel handed out the Ordinance to the Council explaining it’s only a rough draft and will make any changes needed. We can take it back to Insurance or Ordinance Committee for discussion. He feels it’s a starting place and a needed Ordinance. Mayor McDaniel added he felt comfortable everyone at each department in the City understood the new policy and all the questions and concerns have been answered by Mutual Medical. He thanked everyone involved who have put in countless hours making this happen for the City of Metropolis, helping save thousands of dollars. COMMITTEE REPORTS: INSURANCE COMMITTEE: Moved by Alderman Charles Barfield and second by Alderman Jerry Mizell to make a motion to adopt 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 31st, 2011; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Absent Daughtery Absent Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea INDUSTRIAL COMMITTEE: Moved by Alderman Robert Midnight and Second by Alderman William Carrell to make a motion to seek bids for the sale of property located at 700 Market Street (old United City Gas Company building); MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Absent Daughtery Absent Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea FINANCE COMMITTEE: Moved by Alderman Charles Barfield and second by Alderman Jerry Mizell to adopt a motion to Suspend the Rules and Place an Ordinance 2011-34 be placed upon its passage (Tax Levy for fiscal year July1st, 2011 to June 30th, 2012): MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Absent Daughtery Absent Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman Charles Barfield and second by Alderman Jerry Mizell to adopt a motion to pass Ordinance 2011-34 (Tax Levy Ordinance for fiscal year beginning July 1st, 2011 and ending June 30th, 2012): MOTION CARRIED Corzine Absent Daughtery Absent Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman Charles Barfield and second by Alderman Jerry Mizell to adopt a motion to accept renewal of Workman’s Compensation and Property Causality with Gower Insurance Agency, Inc: MOTION CARRIED Corzine Absent Daughtery Absent Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea FINANCIAL REPORT: Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and second by Alderman Charles Barfield to approve the Finance Report be received and approved and that the orders be drawn on the Treasurer for the different amounts mentioned therein and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to make necessary arrangements for payment of current Salaries, Payroll and Contract bills: MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Absent Daughtery Absent Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and second by Alderman Charles Barfield to approve the Finance Report be received and approved and that the orders be drawn on the Treasurer for the different amounts mentioned therein and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to make necessary arrangements for payment of miscellaneous bills: MOTION CARRIED Corzine Absent Daughtery Absent Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and second by Alderman Charles Barfield to adjourn: MOTION CARRIED: TIME 7:56 Anderson Absent Daughtery Absent Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea APPROVED ATTESTED MAYOR CITY CLERK The regular meeting of the City Council, City of Metropolis, Illinois was held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, November 28, 2011 in Council Chambers of City Hall at 106 West 5th Street, Metropolis, Illinois with the Honorable Mayor Billy McDaniel presiding. Upon roll call the following Alderpersons were present: Richard Corzine, Charles Barfield, William Carrell, David McManus, Robert Midnight, Jerry Mizell, David Daughtery, and Alderman Kim Brown, Corporate Counsel Rick Abell, City Clerk Jan Adams, and concerned citizens of Metropolis The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance followed with Prayer led by Mayor Billy McDaniel ROLLCALL: Corzine Present Daughtery Present Barfield Present McManus Present Brown Present Midnight Present Carrell Present Mizell Present Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and second by Alderman Kim Brown to approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on November 14th, 2011 as presented: MOTION CARRIED Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Mayor’s Report: Moved by Alderman Charles Barfield and second by Alderman Jerry Mizell to make a motion to accept expenditure approval from Pollard Truck and Trailer Repair for the street sweeper repairs in the amount of $6,100.00; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman Robert Midnight and second by Alderman William Carrell to make a motion to accept 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 CARRIED: Corzine Nay Daughtery Nay Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Mayor McDaniel stated this board will not cost the City anything and will only make suggestions for the improvement and growth of the Riverfront Development. We are all aware of the financial crunch the City is in right now, but this board reviews the existing Charrette and examines what would be good for the City in the future. Moved by Alderman Robert Midnight and second by Alderman Charles Barfield to make a motion to accept the quote from HD Utilities in the amount of $10,647.00 for pad mount transformer for Marcal Rope &Rigging; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman Charles Barfield and second by Alderman Jerry Mizell to make a motion to accept repairs on the backhoe in the amount of $6,952.37 from McKeel Equipment; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman William Carrell and second by Alderman Jerry Mizell to make a motion to adopt proclaiming December as National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Mayor McDaniel informed the Council Kathy Benard with Mapping and Zoning will be laid off as of December 31st, 2011, she will be missed and we wish her and her family well. Corporate Counsel: Corporate Counsel explained to the Council the information given to them was from Mutual Medical Insurance, the company the City has met with and was getting quotes from. This material was references and graphs on a 10 year survey on average costs of insurance in the Midwest, showing a comparative savings for our City. Mutual Medical also had a total annual fixed cost, claims cost and plan cost summary comparing BCBS to themselves. COMMITTEE REPORTS: TOURISM COMMITTEE: Moved by Alderman Charles Barfield and second by Alderman Jerry Mizell to make a motion to accept 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 CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman Charles Barfield and second by Alderman Jerry Mizell to make a motion to accept 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; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea WATER, LIGHT AND STREET DEPARTMENT: Moved by Alderman Charles Barfield and Second by Alderman William Carrell to make a motion to approve going out for bids on the 10th Street Water Main Project; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman Charles Barfield and second by Alderman Jerry Mizell to make a motion to accept the purchase of poles and transformers for stock from Brownwood (poles) in the amount of $21,854,00 and Fletcher Reinhart (transformers) in the amount of $12,294.00; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Nay Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Nay Moved by Alderman Charles Barfield and second by Alderman Jerry Mizell make a motion to accept repairs to the on-site small sewer jetter from Cole Equipment in the amount of $1,500.00; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman Charles Barfield and second by Alderman Jerry Mizell to make a motion to accept 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 CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman Charles Barfield and second by Alderman Jerry Mizell to make a motion to accept action on the purchase of 500’ of 2,500 PSI hose for the vactor truck in the amount of $1,500.01 plus shipping from Coe Equipment from the Collection System Budget; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman Charles Barfield and second by Alderman William Carrell to make a motion to accept action to approve double line stops needed to repair existing 8-inch main and to connect new 8-inch main near intersection of 9th Street and Metropolis Street from Jones Plumbing in the amount of $4,400.00; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman Charles Barfield and second by Alderman Jerry Mizell to make a motion 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; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Chad Murray from Mapping and Zoning will meet with the business owners to see what will best suit both the business and the City. The entire Council felt it was a great idea and wants to see it happen in order to promote our local businesses. FINANCE COMMITTEE: Moved by Alderman Charles Barfield and second by Alderman Jerry Mizell to make a motion to notify bargaining units of proposed budget cuts and employee layoffs as recommended by the Finance Committee; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea ORDINANCE COMMITTEE: Moved by Alderman David Daughtery and second by Alderman Richard Corzine to make a motion to adopt an ORDINANCE ADOPTING A POLICY ON MAXIMUM ABSENTEEISM 2011-30; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman David Daugherty and second by Alderman Richard Corzine to make a motion to adopt an ORDINANCE ADOPTING AMENDING FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE ACT POLICY 2011-31; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Nay Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Nay FINANCIAL REPORT: Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and second by Alderman Charles Barfield to approve the Finance Report be received and approved and that the orders be drawn on the Treasurer for the different amounts mentioned therein and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to make necessary arrangements for payment of current Salaries, Payroll and Contract bills: MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and second by Alderman Charles Barfield to approve the Finance Report be received and approved and that the orders be drawn on the Treasurer for the different amounts mentioned therein and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to make necessary arrangements for payment of miscellaneous bills: MOTION CARRIED Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Ye Moved by Alderman Richard Corzine and second by Alderman David McManus to adjourn: MOTION CARRIED: TIME 8:06 Anderson Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea APPROVED ATTESTED MAYOR CITY CLERK The regular meeting of the City Council, City of Metropolis, Illinois was held at 7:05 p.m. on Monday, November 14, 2011 in Council Chambers of City Hall at 106 West 5th Street, Metropolis, Illinois with the Honorable Mayor Billy McDaniel presiding. Upon roll call the following Alderpersons were present: Richard Corzine, Charles Barfield, William Carrell, David McManus, Robert Midnight, Jerry Mizell, David Daughtery, Alderman Kim Brown was absent, Corporate Counsel Rick Abell, City Clerk Jan Adams, and concerned citizens of Metropolis The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance followed with Prayer led by Mayor Billy McDaniel ROLLCALL: Corzine Present Daughtery Present Barfield Present McManus Present Brown Absent Midnight Present Carrell Present Mizell Present Moved by Alderman Richard Corzine and second by Alderman David McManus to approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on October 24th, 2011 as presented: MOTION CARRIED Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Absent Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Corporate Counsel: Corporate Counsel explained to the Council this motion is to approve and adopt the newest Ordinances published for code book received from American Legal Publishing Corporation. This process is done every 6 months. Moved by Alderman Richard Corzine and second by Alderman David McManus to adopt a Motion that the rules be suspended and Ordinance 2011-29 ENACTING AND ADOPTING A SUPPLEMENT TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF METROPOLIS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY be placed on its passage; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Absent Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman Richard Corzine and second by Alderman David McManus to adopt a Motion to pass Ordinance 2011-29 ENACTING AND ADOPTING A SUPPLEMENT TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF METROPOLIS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Absent Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Corporate Counsel addressed the Council on the Donco case stating we had been in the lawsuit since 2006, the work Donco had done for the City was back in 2005. After a lot of struggles and effort we have gotten in the range the Council requested to settle and once approved we will put this behind us. Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and second by Alderman Charles Barfield to adopt a RESOLUTION APPROVING SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH DONCO ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Nay Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Absent Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea The Council talked about the time length to add on the upcoming Ordinance on Absenteeism, most felt 6 months would be a sufficient time to know if you were able to come back to work, keeping in mind Family Medical Leave gives 12 weeks. They all felt a year was too long of time to have the City pay the employee to be home. Alderman Corzine added he felt 9 months would be better and made the motion to adopt. They all felt it best to bring back to Ordinance Committee for further discussion. Moved by Alderman Richard Corzine and second by Alderman David Daughtery to make a motion of 9 months to add to the Ordinance ADOPTING A POLICY ON MAXIMUM ABSENTEEISM; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Nay McManus Yea Brown Absent Midnight Nay Carrell Nay Mizell Yea FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE ACT POLICY: Corporate Counsel wanted to express to the citizens of Metropolis the City Clerk’s office / Light Department was not going to shut off the power at the Massac County Court House. The article in the Paducah Sun made it appear the lights would be cut on November 14th, 2011 without payment. The notice they received was a standard late/disconnects notice sent to all business and residents who overlooked the bill. The notice is a second reminder; the Clerk’s office even calls local businesses and government units before it comes to that. We have a payment plan for anyone who needs it. We recognize the County is having a rough time right now in this economy and have always had a good relationship and will continue to do so. Small and large businesses have gotten these slips in town but we call before the lights are actually turned off. Communication is the key. Rumors will not take hold if when you heard that you just say no that would not be done. COMMITTEE REPORTS: WATER, LIGHT AND STREET DEPARTMENT: Moved by Alderman Charles Barfield and second by Alderman Jerry Mizell to make a motion to accept recommendation to take action and purchase another transformer for the 12k V System Conversion Phase 1 from Fletcher Reinhart in the amount of $8,663.00; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Absent Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman Charles Barfield and second by Alderman Richard Corzine to make a motion to approve the First Amendment to Agreement for operation and maintenance of Solid Waste Transfer Station; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Absent Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Nay The Motion to accept recommendation to proceed with cost figures and responsibility for the 3 phase electric extension to proposed Ice House project was not passed due to lack of information: Moved by Alderman Charles Barfield and second by Alderman Richard Corzine to make a motion to accept recommendation on Highway Authority Agreement (former Sunoco property at 10th & Johnson Streets); MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Abstain Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Absent Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Discussed but not on agenda; Moved by Alderman Charles Barfield and second by Alderman Jerry Mizell to make a motion to accept the purchase of a 2” Hammerhead Piercing Tool from Ditch Witch Sales in the amount of $3,465.90; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Absent Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea FINANCE COMMITTEE: Moved by Alderman Charles Barfield and second by Alderman Richard Corzine to make a motion to accept recommendation that Corporate Counsel write Attorney Bergthold a letter requesting confirmation that he will not be billing any further attorney fees for the litigation, and requesting he and insurance counsel provide the City with a litigation expense budget in the event this case proceeds to trial; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Absent Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea TOURISM COMMITTEE: Moved by Alderman Charles Barfield and second by Alderman Jerry Mizell to make a motion to accept disbursement of 3rd installment from FY’ 12 Metropolis Tourism marketing budget in the amount of $20,202.30; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Absent Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Alderman Charles Barfield had told this payment went towards bills such as advertizing, phone and the BBQ on the Riverfront. FINANCIAL REPORT: Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and second by Alderman Charles Barfield to approve the Finance Report be received and approved and that the orders be drawn on the Treasurer for the different amounts mentioned therein and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to make necessary arrangements for payment of current Salaries, Payroll and Contract bills: MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Absent Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and second by Alderman Richard Corzine to approve the Finance Report be received and approved and that the orders be drawn on the Treasurer for the different amounts mentioned therein and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to make necessary arrangements for payment of miscellaneous bills: MOTION CARRIED Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Absent Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman Richard Corzine and second by Alderman David McManus to make a motion to Adopt a Retirement Agreement after word changes are approved by the party(Jack Saywers); MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Absent Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS: Mayor McDaniel had commended Fire Chief Jason Morris on running the department shorthanded and doing a great job. He also acknowledged he had no overtime and knew it would be a strain but still continued to follow the direction of the Council. Sheryl Durham wanted to introduce the new SITN director, Sonia Windhorst to the Committee and to say we are looking forward to working with her and feels the Board of Directors made a wise choice. Her office will be at the Metro Chamber of Commerce. Sheryl added the 200th Anniversary Steamboat Celebration this past weekend was a huge success, the Belle of Cincinnati docked at Fort Massac State Park and thanks to the reception they received the owner B.B. Riverboats would like to see it become an annual event. Sheryl also had addressed the Blues n Ques annual event, adding they are still waiting to hear back from vendors. Changing the event to an earlier time in the year was discussed with pros and cons for each. All agreed having it to close to Paducah’s same annual event is not the best decision. As information and dates develop the Council will be kept informed. The Labor Day festival was also discussed, the parade is enjoyed by all with a large turnout, but the events we host at Fort Massac State Park attendance is down over the years. The cost on the City to host these events will be discussed in a Committee meeting at a later date. Renaming 5th Street was mentioned, American Way is to be the honorary name given to the main street, and will be brought up in a Committee meeting as well. New Business: Alderman William Carrell had asked the Mayor to explain where the money was coming from for the Sports Park walking paths. He wanted it know considering the City is in a money crunch it was not a City funded project. Mayor McDaniel explained the money for the sidewalks at the Sports Park came from a grant that is connecting fields 3,4,and 5 together. This grant came about after the first grant given fell though due to political reasons. We received $48,500.00 for improvements of our parks and the work is being done by our own employees to save money. Alderman David Daughtery wanted to show support to Brian Wimar on his new business, Super Brothers Detailing located at 712 West 7th Street, (618)524-1400. Moved by Alderman Richard Corzine and second by Alderman David McManus to adjourn: MOTION CARRIED: TIME 8:07 Anderson Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Absent Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea APPROVED ATTESTED MAYOR CITY CLERK The regular meeting of the City Council, City of Metropolis, Illinois was held at 7:05 p.m. on Monday, October 24, 2011 in Council Chambers of City Hall at 106 West 5th Street, Metropolis, Illinois with the Honorable Mayor Billy McDaniel presiding. Upon roll call the following Alderpersons were present: Richard Corzine, Charles Barfield, William Carrell, David McManus, Robert Midnight, Jerry Mizell, Kim Brown, Alderman David Daughtery was absent, Corporate Counsel Rick Abell, City Clerk Jan Adams, and concerned citizens of Metropolis The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance followed with Prayer led by Mayor Billy McDaniel ROLLCALL: Corzine Present Daughtery Absent Barfield Present McManus Present Brown Present Midnight Present Carrell Present Mizell Present Moved by Alderman Richard Corzine and second by Alderman Kim Brown to approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on October 11th, 2011 as presented: MOTION CARRIED (Held on Tuesday due to Monday Holiday) Corzine Yea Daughtery Absent Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Mayor’s Report: The Mayor had informed the public of the red ribbons being displayed this week for drug, liquor and tobacco awareness. It’s a City and State joint effort, a meeting will be Wednesday for parents at the MCHS Library at 6:00 p.m. on 2841 Old Marion Road, and refreshments will be served. Bugsy the drug dog will be present for the children. Moved by Alderman Charles Barfield and second by Alderman Jerry Mizell to adopt a motion to accept 1st installment, in the amount of $14,000 from the Metropolis Tourism Director administrative position, year 5 grant; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Absent Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman Charles Barfield and second by Alderman Jerry Mizell to adopt a motion to accept Pay Estimate No 8 from Woodwalkers in the amount of $126,574.83 for the 12k V System Conversion-Phase 1; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Absent Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman William Carrell and second by Alderman Kim Brown to adopt a Motion to accept Volunteer Fire Assistance grant agreement and reimbursement of 50% of grant in the amount of $5,765.00; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Absent Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman Richard Corzine and second by Alderman William Carrell to adopt a Motion to accept 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 end at 9th and Market Streets; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Absent Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Corporate Counsel: Corporate Counsel made a public announcement about the dumpsters at the Community Center; they were there for dumping due to the flood and are no longer there nor will they be back. He commented that people are still using that area for dumping and the City will have to start writing tickets if they are caught unloading and dumping trash. Moved by Alderman Richard Corzine and second by Alderman David McManus to adopt that the rules be suspended and Ordinance 2011-27 be placed upon its passage; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Absent Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman Richard Corzine and second by Alderman David McManus to adopt a Motion to pass Ordinance 2011-27 PROHIBITING THE USE OF GROUNDWATER AS A POTABLE WATER SUPPLY BY THE INSTALLATION OR USE OF POTABLE WATER SUPPLY WELLS BY ANY OTHER METHOD; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Absent Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea COMMITTEE REPORTS: INDUSTRIAL COMMITTEE: Moved by Alderman Robert Midnight and second by Alderman Jerry Mizell to adopt that the rules be suspended and Ordinance 2011-28 be placed upon its passage; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Absent Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman Robert Midnight and second by Alderman William Carrell to adopt a motion to adopt Ordinance 2011-28 APPROVING AN EXTENSION TO PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Absent Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea OLD BUSINESS: Alderman Jerry Mizell informed the Council we are preceding with property at 310 Lindsey discussed in the Condemned Building meetings. FINANCIAL REPORT: Moved by Alderman Charles Barfield and second by Alderman Jerry Mizell to approve the Finance Report be received and approved and that the orders be drawn on the Treasurer for the different amounts mentioned therein and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to make necessary arrangements for payment of current Salaries, Payroll and Contract bills: MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Absent Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and second by Alderman Charles Barfield to approve the Finance Report be received and approved and that the orders be drawn on the Treasurer for the different amounts mentioned therein and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to make necessary arrangements for payment of miscellaneous bills: MOTION CARRIED Corzine Yea Daughtery Absent Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman Richard Corzine and second by Alderman Kim Brown to adopt a motion to go into Executive Session for reasons listed on the agenda (Pending Litigation); MOTION CARRIED: Time 7:24 Corzine Yea Daughtery Absent Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Time 7:35 when the Council came back into session Moved by Alderman David McManus and second by Alderman Richard Corzine to adopt a motion to approve the minutes of the Executive session and that they remain closed; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Absent Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman Richard Corzine and second by Alderman David McManus to adjourn: MOTION CARRIED: TIME 7:38 Anderson Yea Daughtery Absent Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea APPROVED ATTESTED MAYOR CITY CLERK The regular meeting of the City Council, City of Metropolis, Illinois was held at 7:05 p.m. on Tuesday, October 11, 2011 in Council Chambers of City Hall at 106 West 5th Street, Metropolis, Illinois with the Honorable Mayor Billy McDaniel presiding. Upon roll call the following Alderpersons were present: David Daughtery Richard Corzine, Charles Barfield, William Carrell, David McManus, Robert Midnight, Jerry Mizell, Kim Brown, Corporate Counsel Rick Abell, City Clerk Jan Adams, and concerned citizens of Metropolis The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance followed with Prayer led by Mayor Billy McDaniel ROLLCALL: Corzine Present Daughtery Present Barfield Present McManus Present Brown Present Midnight Present Carrell Present Mizell Present Moved by Alderman Richard Corzine and second by Alderman David McManus to approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on September 26th, 2011 as presented: MOTION CARRIED Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Citizens Request: Charlie Eichorn addressed the Council thanking them for their time. He wanted to congratulate the Council on voting “yes” for the Liquor by the Drink motion on the agenda. He is excited about seeing this new ordinance come forward for growth of Metropolis. He feels this will bring in more revenue and hopefully a new business to town that otherwise would not have considered Metropolis. This might bring in growth, change, more tourists and more revenue for all areas of our town. Charlie added he wants to see more development in town. He is for seeing Metropolis continuing to thrive and grow. We are taking small steps in the right direction. He expressed he doesn’t want to see our citizens having to spend money in Paducah or other places when we could keep it in our town. Charlie read a quote from the Governor that utilities are the key to economic growth and development they are the key to retaining business and the key for attracting new business. What really brings me to this meeting is the PPA he said. He asked who is the Chairman on the board; Alderman Charles Barfield answered he was. The purpose of the PPA Alderman Barfield explained is what we pay for electricity. We never have left over electricity we bill out the 10th, 20th, and the 30th of every month. This has been an exceptionally hot summer which has caused high bills for everyone. Corporate Counsel explained to Charlie and the other citizens present the power and fuel fluctuates so we can’t have the same PPA rate every month. Since 2007 the rate for the City to purchase electricity has been on the rise. There was a rate freeze for 10 years and the rates were the same for all but now that has been lifted. We put on the PPA to cover our losses and not have the City lose money. The PPA was put back on in 2006 based on audits, after losing up to $500,000.00 a year. Mr. Eichorn asked about the construction with the new poles all over town, who pays for that? Corporate Counsel continued to explain; we pay for that as we go. Charlie said there is a budget crunch everywhere, in our county, business and our state. He added one year ago he did a FOIA request on our health insurance and asked for a committee to look into this and no action was taken. It has always been in question if the Council was a City employee which makes them eligible for health insurance paid by the City. Is there an Ordinance to support this ruling for them to receive the insurance? The Alderman need to make a decision as to whether they are or are not City employees eligible for insurance. We need to take a look at what is going to help the City and clean up in-house first. Charlie asked did any of you make a sacrifice; and said he was not picking on anyone but merely saying something needs to be done. Charlie asked the Mayor his duties in a conversation and he replied to enforce the Ordinances. Charlie felt the insurance issue is being abused by the Council. Alderman Richard Corzine asked how long we have insurance as Alderman provided for us. Corporate Counsel answered the compensation can be set at anything you want to set. Ray Vaughn came before the Council and expressed his gratitude for the lights being fixed at the Veterans Park. They made a great difference, Thank You. Butch Adams came before the Council with information on the Feed the Children program he supports. There is a special code for the project # 1TSJFN004. By putting this on your donation all funds can be tracked and the food will stay local. It is very important to include both that code and ATTN: SPECIAL PROJECTS DEPT. ON BOTH CHECK AND OUTSIDE OF ENVELOPE. One semi-truck load of food is $7000.00 until 2012 then the cost will be $8,200.00. JL Wilkins wanted to inform the Council they had a good Sunday after opening with the new Liquor by the Drink Ordinance. It was a different kind of crowd that came to eat and enjoy the food. We also saw the crowds came in groups and we sold more food than liquor. We have 76 seats not including around the bar and had all the seating filled. It was a good day. Mayor McDaniel thanked JL for the information and stated he was glad business was good, that was the intention behind the ordinance. JL wanted to say he was sorry the package liquor was not part of the ordinance because a few of the business were not going to reap the benefits of Sunday liquor sales. He added the Metro Pony and the Casino advertize which brings in business to Metropolis. Even if you don’t care for the business tax dollars are still being brought into the town. The Mayor also said if it keeps people employed or allows a business to hire more employees due to the higher revenue coming in that makes it worth passing. Corporate Counsel stated he had talked to Corey Bowman from Willy Jaks and had about the same report as JL representing Tailgators. They kept a steady crowd up until they closed around 8 and was pleased with the first Sunday opening. They met their food sales and saw a different crowd come in. They socialized and ate then left. Ray Vaughn also wanted to say the annual fish fry was a success even through the rain and was pleased to see the turnout. Mayor’s Report: Moved by Alderman William Carrell and second by Alderman Robert Midnight to adopt a motion to accept blocking alley between 5th and 6th Ferry and Metropolis from 5p.m.-8p.m. for St. Paul’s Lutheran Church on October 31st for their annual Truck & Treat; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman David McManus and second by Alderman Richard Corzine to adopt a motion to accept the 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 CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman Charles Barfield and second by Alderman David McManus to adopt a motion to accept Pay Estimate No 7 in the amount of $125,674.38 to Woodwalkers for the 12k V System Conversion-Phase 1; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman Charles Barfield and second by Alderman William Carrell to adopt a Motion to accept Pay Estimate No 1 in the amount of $59,916.50 to F.W. Electric, Inc., for Highway 45 Lighting Phase 2; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Corporate Counsel: Moved by Alderman Richard Corzine and second by Alderman David McManus to adopt a Motion authorizing the City Clerk to seek bids for the sale of property located at 805 Pearl Street; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman Richard Corzine and second by Alderman David McManus to adopt a Motion authorizing the City Clerk to seek bids for the sale of property located at 2000 Market Street; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea COMMITTEE REPORTS: CONDEMNED BUILDINGS: Moved by Alderman Richard Corzine and second by Alderman Kim Brown to adopt a motion to accept an agreement between the City of Metropolis and Save the Massac Theater; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Nay METROPOLIS AREA TOURISM: Moved by Alderman Charles Barfield and second by Alderman Jerry Mizell to adopt a motion to accept recommendation to fund the grant modification from Ft. Massac State Park for an additional $2,521.00 for the Encampment; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman Charles Barfield and second by Alderman William Carrell to adopt a motion to accept request for the 2nd installment from FY’12 Metropolis Tourism Marketing budget in the amount of $19,514.00; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea WATER, LIGHT AND STREET COMMITTEE: Moved by Alderman Charles Barfield and second by Alderman William Carrell to adopt a motion to accept 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; ( 500 feet of pipe is to be purchased on this motion) MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman Charles Barfield and second by Alderman Jerry Mizell to adopt a motion to move forward with changing phone services for the City of Metropolis as recommended by DJK Links; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman Charles Barfield and second by Alderman Jerry Mizell to adopt a motion to accept Raytheon/JPS Communications Radio Over IP Quote in the amount of $60,977.80; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Keith Davis had told the Council that the hard and soft ware vendors will do the installation at no charge and to remember we are getting a grant to help offset the costs. OLDBUSINESS: The Blues n Ques weekend was a Success! We had no injuries and lots of compliments. We couldn’t have asked for better weather; there were lines at ever vendor and the craft market had good attendance. They would even like to see more craft events next year and not as much flea market type vendors. The input from our newest vendors was they will be back and felt they were welcome and loved the town. The weekend brought in a lot of tourism and revenue to the City. We are working on something new with the KCBS. We would like to see the event in the late spring or early summer. Will work out the details and dates and keep everyone informed. NEW BUSINESS: Sheryl Durham with the SITN informed the Council they had 25 interviews and will start the process after the Encampment was over. She also informed everyone of the upcoming event the annual Fort Massac Encampment starting October 15th and 16th. For more information about the Fort Massac Encampment or about other park activities, contact park staff at 618-524-9321. For more information about Metropolis area events, attractions and lodging, visit www.metropolistourism.com or call Metropolis Tourism at 877-424-5025. It is great food and fun for everyone to enjoy. She stated we have petitions out there to sign stating we want to save the fort in the park. She also commented IDNR has not heard enough input from the people to save it. Alderman Corzine asked when the insurance was up for renewal or to renegotiate the contract. Mayor McDaniel said the City will research insurance options for hospitalization; workman’s comp and property/casualty comp for the upcoming year. Alderman Corzine stated that the health insurance seems to be the biggest issue. Corporate Counsel says we need to allow 6 months to get a bid, because of all the information we have to provide. FINANCIAL REPORT: Moved by Alderman Richard Corzine and second by Alderman David McManus to approve the Finance Report be received and approved and that the orders be drawn on the Treasurer for the different amounts mentioned therein and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to make necessary arrangements for payment of current Salaries, Payroll and Contract bills: MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman Richard Corzine and second by Alderman David McManus to approve the Finance Report be received and approved and that the orders be drawn on the Treasurer for the different amounts mentioned therein and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to make necessary arrangements for payment of miscellaneous bills: MOTION CARRIED Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman Richard Corzine and second by Alderman David McManus to adjourn: MOTION CARRIED: TIME 8:06 Anderson Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea APPROVED ATTESTED MAYOR CITY CLERK The regular meeting of the City Council, City of Metropolis, Illinois was held at 7:05 p.m. on Monday, September 26, 2011 in Council Chambers of City Hall at 106 West 5th Street, Metropolis, Illinois with the Honorable Mayor Billy McDaniel presiding. Upon roll call the following Alderpersons were present: David Daughtery Richard Corzine, Charles Barfield, William Carrell, David McManus, Robert Midnight, Jerry Mizell, Kim Brown, Corporate Counsel Rick Abell, City Clerk Jan Adams, local media and concerned citizens of Metropolis The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance followed with Prayer led by Mayor Billy McDaniel ROLLCALL: Corzine Present Daughtery Present Barfield Present McManus Present Brown Present Midnight Present Carrell Present Mizell Present Moved by Alderman Richard Corzine and second by Alderman David McManus to approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on September 12th, 2011 as presented: MOTION CARRIED Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Citizens Request: Steve Chaney addressed the Council thanking them for their time. He wanted to encourage the Council to vote “yes” for the Liquor by the Drink motion on the agenda. He is excited about seeing this new ordinance come forward for a vote. He feels this will bring in new revenue and hopefully a new business to town that otherwise would not have considered Metropolis. He wants to see growth and change, more tourists and more revenue. Steve added he wants to see more development in town. He expressed he doesn’t want to see our citizens having to spend money in Paducah or other places when we could keep it in our town. Mayor’s Report: Moved by Alderman Robert Midnight and second by Alderman David Daughtery to adopt a motion to implement Budget Billing for the Electrical System; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman Richard Corzine and second by Alderman David McManus to adopt a motion to accept the Massac Co. Band Boosters using the old Laidlaw parking lot during the Encampment; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman Robert Midnight and second by Alderman Richard Corzine to adopt a motion to accept road closure of Market Street between 11th and 12th Streets on Monday, October 31st, between the hours of 4p.m. – 10p.m. for the Immanuel Baptist Church’s annual Trunk or Treat; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman Kim Brown and second by Alderman Richard Corzine to adopt a Motion to accept setting the hours of 5p.m. – 8 p.m. on Monday, October 31st for Halloween; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Mayor Billy McDaniel addressed the Council with an update on Bulldog trash Fall clean Up Weeks. The dates for this are the week of October 31st and the week of November 7th. There will be more advertisement on this in the near future. A reminder for regular trash pick-up there is a list posted at City Hall of items no longer accepted per the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. Corporate Counsel: Corporate Counsel told the Council there was no legal description attached to the Ordinance but has that ready and will provide it to the Council and Court House for recording. Moved by Alderman Richard Corzine and second by Alderman David McManus to suspend the rules and Ordinance 2011- 22 be placed upon its passage; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman Richard Corzine and second by Alderman David McManus to adopt an Ordinance Annexing Certain Territory to the City of Metropolis (McIntosh) Ordinance 2011-22; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea COMMITTEE REPORTS: METROPOLIS AREA TOURISM COMMISSION: Moved by Alderman Charles Barfield and second by Alderman Jerry Mizell to adopt a Motion to accept 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 $115,500.00 MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea FINANCE COMMITTEE: Moved by Alderman Charles Barfield and second by Alderman William Carrell to adopt a Motion to accept the Annual Budget Resolution for Fiscal year 2011-2012); MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Nay Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Nay Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Nay Moved by Alderman Charles Barfield and second by Alderman Jerry Mizell to adopt a Motion to accept to suspend the rules and place Ordinance 2011-2012 placed upon its passage (Annual Appropriation Ordinance for fiscal year 2011-2012 ORDINANCE 2011-23; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Nay Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman Charles Barfield and second by Alderman Jerry Mizell to adopt a Motion to adopt the passing of Ordinance 2011-23 Annual Appropriations Ordinance for fiscal year 2011-2012 as presented; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Nay Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman Charles Barfield and second by Alderman William Carrell to adopt a Motion to accept the contract with Southern Illinois Tourism Network (SITN); MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Nay Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Nay Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Nay ORDINANCE COMMITTEE: Alderman William Carrell had read before the vote on the liquor by the drink ordinance as follows; The last several months the same 1-6 advocates of alcohol sales on Sunday have attended the council meetings. Their desire is not to have a drink with a meal on Sunday, but simply be open with alcohol available for consumption on Sunday. The ordinance 50% of revenue must come from food sales and alcohol may be served with a sit down dinner. If the ordinance is not enforced as a food establishment with sit down dinner providing an alcohol rink with the meal, it then becomes an open bar. Who will enforce this ordinance? In supporting the majority of my constituents, I will keep my word and vote no on alcohol sales on Sunday. Alderman Jerry Mizell wanted it to be known his personal feelings on the Sunday alcohol sales as well. He told the Council and Citizens present he was against the ordinance but will vote for the good of Metropolis. He struggles with his decision of the vote saying they always go to Paducah to eat after church and it bothers him when he sits near someone drinking on the Sabbath. The Mayor stated that the law still applies on Sunday Liquor by the Drink if the ordinance is not followed we will still follow protocol by sending a letter, then a fine and if it still persists the license will be removed. He also said it was not mandatory for any restaurant or bar serving food to open on Sunday, this is by choice only ordinance. Moved by Alderman Richard Corzine and second by Alderman Kim Brown to adopt a Motion to adopt an ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XI, BUSINESS REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 110, ALCOHOL, OF THE CODE OF METROPOLIS ORDINANCE 2011-24; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Nay Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman David Daughtery and second by Alderman Robert Midnight to adopt a Motion to adopt an ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF METROPOLIS TITLE IX, GENERAL REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 95, NUISANCES ORDINANCE 2011-25 ; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea WATER, LIGHT AND STREET COMMITTEE: Moved by Alderman Charles Barfield and second by Alderman David McManus to adopt a motion to Adopt a Resolution Recognizing the Superior Claim of Title to Lot 40 in the 1st Addition to Lindsey Place Subdivision; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman Charles Barfield and second by Alderman Kim Brown to adopt a motion to suspend the rules and place ordinance authorizing the sale or other disposition of personal property of the City of Metropolis (circuit breakers to the City of Breese, Illinois) placed upon its passage; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Nay Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Alderman Richard Corzine questioned if we found the best price for our materials left over from our conversion of the 45 Highway Lighting Phase, Verbal Blakely with BHMG had found another town in the IMEA association that could use our used breakers and felt this was a fair selling price for the items. Moved by Alderman Charles Barfield and second by Alderman Jerry Mizell to adopt a Motion to adopt an ORDINANCE AUTHORZING THE SALE OR OTHER DISPOSITION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY ON THE CITY OF METROPOLIS(CIRCUIT BREAKERS TO THE CITY OF BREESE, ILLINOIS) ORDINANCE 2011-26 ; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Nay Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman Charles Barfield and second by Alderman Jerry Mizell to adopt a motion to accept the purchase of 2 poles on the 45 Highway Lighting Phase 2 Project in the amount of $1,200 each; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman Charles Barfield and second by Alderman William Carrell to adopt a motion to accept a survey for the Right of Way for Water Main project on West 10th Street with Hunter Martin, not to exceed$2,000.00; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman Charles Barfield and second by Alderman Jerry Mizell to adopt a motion to accept replacement of the dewatering pump at the Waste Water Treatment Plant with KM Specialty Pumps & Systems, Inc., in the amount $5,420.00; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Nay Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman Charles Barfield and second by Alderman Jerry Mizell to adopt a motion to accept repairs of uniloader from McKeels Equipment at the Waste Water Treatment Plant in the amount of $1,251.34; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman Charles Barfield and second by Alderman Jerry Mizell to adopt a motion to accept repairs to Low Service Pump motor repairs or the purchase of a new one per lowest quote; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Discussed but not on the agenda: Moved by Alderman Charles Barfield and second by Alderman Jerry Mizell to adopt a motion to accept the purchase of a remote ultrasound level system in the amount of $1,343.00 for the Water Waste Treatment Plant from Dearborn Controls; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea OLD BUSINESS: Alderman William Carrell wanted to take the time to thank everyone for their prayers, visits and cards while he was in the hospital. He said he was feeling much better and it was great appreciated. FINANCIAL REPORT: Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and second by Alderman David Daughtery to approve the Finance Report be received and approved and that the orders be drawn on the Treasurer for the different amounts mentioned therein and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to make necessary arrangements for payment of current Salaries, Payroll and Contract bills: MOTION CARRIED Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and second by Alderman Richard Corzine to approve the Finance Report be received and approved and that the orders be drawn on the Treasurer for the different amounts mentioned therein and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to make necessary arrangements for payment of miscellaneous bills: MOTION CARRIED Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman David McManus and second by Alderman David Daughtery to adjourn: MOTION CARRIED: TIME 8:35 Anderson Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea APPROVED ATTESTED MAYOR CITY CLERK The regular meeting of the City Council, City of Metropolis, Illinois was held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, September 12, 2011 in Council Chambers of City Hall at 106 West 5th Street, Metropolis, Illinois with the Honorable Mayor Billy McDaniel presiding. Upon roll call the following Alderpersons were present: Richard Corzine, Charles Barfield, William Carrell, David McManus, Robert Midnight, Jerry Mizell, Kim Brown, Corporate Counsel Rick Abell, City Clerk Jan Adams, local media and concerned citizens of Metropolis, Alderman David Daughtery was absent The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance followed with Prayer led by Mayor Billy McDaniel ROLLCALL: Corzine Present Daughtery Absent Barfield Present McManus Present Brown Present Midnight Present Carrell Present Mizell Present Moved by Alderman Richard Corzine and second by Alderman David McManus to approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on August 22nd, 2011 as presented: MOTION CARRIED Corzine Yea Daughtery Absent Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Citizens Request: Charlie Eichorn addressed the Council thanking them for their time to listen. He stated he is for seeing Metropolis grow and will always come up with new ideas to help see this happen. He is excited about seeing the Liquor by the Drink come forward for a vote. He feels this will bring in new revenue and hopefully a new business to town that otherwise would not have considered Metropolis. He wants to see change, more tourists and more revenue. Charlie added he wants to see more development in town; it saddens him to see our citizens having to spend money in Paducah or other places when we could keep it in our town. Charlie also brought up the cost of insurance; wondering if we could bring costs down to lower the City budget. Electricity and the cost of it was the real reason Charlie came before the Council. He was explaining his light bills were continuing to increase and wants the City to look into how we manage the rates by having a study conducted. He expressed his concerns for our citizens and how they will meet these high bills. Charlie asked if we could sell back the electricity that we didn’t use, even at a lower rate to help. Corporate Counsel Rick Abell who is on the board of the IMEA answered, we can’t sell back the electricity but we do use it, nothing goes to waste. Abell added we meter on a 30 day basis but that doesn’t coincide with our 30 day billing cycle. The City bills out on the 10th, 20th, and the 30th of the month so that covers all the electricity that we purchase. Corporate Counsel told Charlie the City previously hired a firm to evaluate the best option for the City use and purchase of electricity. The public is welcome to see its findings. The PPA was taken off of the residents of Metropolis light bills because of the gaming revenue made up the difference, but with the declining income from the boat in 2006 the City was losing almost $500,000.00 a year and felt they needed to bring it back. J.L. Wilkins came before the Council adding he has his own business and can appreciate what Charlie said this evening. J.L. said if the City doesn’t know all there is to know about our electrical rate to please look into it. He also wanted the Council to ask themselves before they approve and adopt motions to make for sure they know all there is to know about the project and to make for sure that was the best quote for the City; have a building inspector to look at the plans would be one way to insure this. Kitty Gullett an employee at The Grill located at 310 Ferrry stated she felt adopting the ordinance Liquor by the Drink will benefit Metropolis, adding they get several requests for an alcoholic drink with their meal and has to turn them down. She feels some of the residents or tourists go to Kentucky just for this purpose. Mayor’s Report: Moved by Alderman David McManus and second by Alderman Richard Corzine to accept flu shots for full time employees from Southern Seven at a cost of $25.00 each (Friday, September 28th, 9:30-11:30); MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Absent Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman Richard Corzine and second by Alderman David McManus to accept funding for attendance for three Police Officers to attend a Lead Homicide and Death Investigators training (which is granted funded) in the amount of $2,632.80; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Absent Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman William Carrell and second by Alderman Robert Midnight to adopt a motion to accept contract with Southern Pride Senior Program (Happy Hearts); MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Absent Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman William Carrell and second by Alderman Richard Corzine to adopt a Motion for 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; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Absent Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Mayor Billy McDaniel addressed the Council with an update on Bulldog trash items. There is a list posted at City Hall of items no longer accepted per the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. We need to have a drive to pick up old unused appliances. Our landfill will be full if we just allow dumping and we don’t want to see these items in our ditches. We will work out the detail and keep everyone informed. Corporate Counsel: Corporate Counsel had passed out to the Council a memo update on Donco and Dippin Dots Store. COMMITTEE REPORTS WATER, LIGHT AND STREET COMMITTEE: Moved by Alderman Charles Barfield and second by Alderman David McManus to adopt a motion to accept repairs on low service pump # 4 amount of $5,388.00 from KM Specialty Pumps; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Absent Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman Charles Barfield and second by Alderman Richard Corzine to adopt a motion authorizing Engineering , Inc to design plans and permits for water main extension to provide water service at 1202 West 10th Street; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Absent Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Alderman David McManus questioned if we are going to do this now or just do the design plan with the City in the Finance Budget cuts. Moved by Alderman Charles Barfield and second by Alderman Jerry Mizell to adopt a motion to Adopt a Resolution to proceed taking action on paving Devers Road from Gurley Road to Hillebrand Lane in the amount of $20,000.00; MOTION CARRIED: (money to be used from MFT) Corzine Yea Daughtery Absent Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman Charles Barfield and second by Alderman Jerry Mizell to adopt a motion to accept final invoice for the 2011 MFT Maintenance Paving Project in the amount of $24,980.00; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Absent Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea 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 DEPARTMENT HEADS: OLD BUSINESS: Alderman Robert Midnight had told the citizens the information about Budget Billing will in the paper and start October 1st, 2011 for those who qualify. NEW BUSINESS: Alderman Richard Corzine read to the Council “I am making a motion that the Metropolis City Council terminates the contract with Mr. Scott Bergthold, until such time as a full up to date bill is received and the Aldermen are given enough time to review and question the charges on that bill. I also ask that the Finance Committee take a closer look at the charges from Mr. Bergthold firm for the month of February 2011 to determine if the City should have paid for the services for that month due to the fact the charges may have been part of the flat fee agreement made with Mr. Bergthold in the agreement signed by the Mayor on or about Dec. 1, 2010.” Moved by Alderman William Carrell and second by Alderman Charles Barfield to table back to finance a motion to accept change, modify and /or terminate and take back the contract between the City of Metropolis and the law Offices of Scott Bergthold; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Nay Daughtery Absent Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Nay Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Alderman Corzine stated he has repeatedly asked for this request from Bergthold. Corporate Counsel has replied by telling him, he has requested the hours spent on the case between the City and the Metro Pony and will present the Council invoices and statements as soon as he receives them. FINANCIAL REPORT: Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and second by Alderman Charles Barfield to approve the Finance Report be received and approved and that the orders be drawn on the Treasurer for the different amounts mentioned therein and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to make necessary arrangements for payment of current Salaries, Payroll and Contract bills: MOTION CARRIED Corzine Yea Daughtery Absent Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and second by Alderman Charles Barfield to approve the Finance Report be received and approved and that the orders be drawn on the Treasurer for the different amounts mentioned therein and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to make necessary arrangements for payment of miscellaneous bills: MOTION CARRIED Anderson Yea Daughtery Absent Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman David McManus and second by Alderman David Daughtery to adjourn: MOTION CARRIED: TIME 8:35 Anderson Yea Daughtery Absent Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea APPROVED ATTESTED MAYOR CITY CLERK The regular meeting of the City Council, City of Metropolis, Illinois was held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 22, 2011 in Council Chambers of City Hall at 106 West 5th Street, Metropolis, Illinois with the Honorable Mayor Billy McDaniel presiding. Upon roll call the following Alderpersons were present: Richard Corzine, Charles Barfield, William Carrell, David Daughtery, David McManus, Robert Midnight, Jerry Mizell, Kim Brown came at late, Corporate Counsel Rick Abell, City Clerk Jan Adams, local media and concerned citizens of Metropolis The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance followed with Prayer led by Mayor Billy McDaniel Moved by Alderman David McManus and second by Alderman Charles Barfield to approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on August 8th, 2011 as presented: MOTION CARRIED Corzine Present Daughtery Present Barfield Present McManus Present Brown Absent Midnight Present Carrell Present Mizell Present Mayor’s Report: Mayor Billy McDaniel addressed the Council with pictures of graphic vandalism of the new picnic tables at the City’s Parks. The Metropolis Police Department will continue to stay on this matter. Mayor McDaniel said our parks are for the families of our community to enjoy and it’s a shame when you take your children out to play or grill as a family and this is what is on our tables. We have cleaned the graffiti off and hope it doesn’t happen again. The City would hate to put hours of operation time on our parks; they are for all to enjoy the Mayor added. Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and second by Alderman Richard Corzine to adopt a 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; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Absent Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and second by Alderman Richard Corzine to adopt a 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 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. sponsored by the Massac Co. High School; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Absent Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and second by Alderman David Daughtery to adopt a Motion to close the following streets from 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 6th, 2011 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 11th , 2011 for the Annual Super City Blues and Ques; Ferry Street from North side of 2nd Street to the South side of 4th Street, and 3rd Street from Metropolis to Market Streets; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Absent Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman Richard Corzine and second by Alderman David McManus to adopt a Motion to close off Park Street (along Washington Park) on Saturday, October 8th, 2011 from 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. for the purpose of a Craft/Flea Market sponsored by the Kiwanis; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Absent Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman Charles Barfield and second by Alderman Jerry Mizell to adopt a Motion to accept Woodwalkers Pay Estimate No. 6 for the 12kV System Conversion Phase 1 in the amount of $125,674.38; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Absent Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Corporate Counsel: Corporate Counsel was informing the Council and Citizens of Metropolis on how Special Use Permits are acquired. A hearing testimony is held with the Planning Committee they will listen, ask questions, and weight out the facts and makes the decision; once this is done no new evidence can be brought to review. Council will decide the final decision; it takes 2/3 vote to approve. Chad Murray with Mapping and Zoning will have 60 days to act. Moved by Alderman Robert Midnight and second by Alderman David Daughtery to adopt a Motion denying special use permit for 721 Metropolis Street, Metropolis, Il; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Absent Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Alderman Jerry Mizell applauds Ms Graces effort, it was a great idea just the wrong place and the neighbors were only looking out for their neighborhood adding he wished she would have looked into this before she bought the building. Corporate Counsel agreed with Alderman Mizell thinking that was a great point to bring up. We need to educate our citizens in this matter and seek Mapping and Zoning along with the Planning Commission to see if they meet the appropriate requirements. We don’t want people to go out and buy the property without checking to see if they can proceed with the plan of business. We also want to make people aware just because it was once considered commercial it may not be now. The Mayor wanted to commend Chad Murray, Administrator of Mapping and Zoning, for the excellent job he did with this job. NOTE: Alderman Kim Brown joined the Council at 7:35 p.m. First reading of an Ordinance Approving the Annexation of Property-McIntosh COMMITTEE REPORTS POLICE AND FIRE COMMITTEE: Moved by Alderman William Carrell and second by Alderman Jerry Mizell to adopt a motion to hire four Paid on Call Firefighters; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Fire Chief Jason Morris told the Council you must be at least 18 years of age and will not be part time; just considered on call at $40.00 per call. They are taking applications for this position. WATER, LIGHT AND STREET COMMITTEE: Moved by Alderman Charles Barfield and second by Alderman Jerry Mizell to adopt a motion on the repairs to Flow Meter from HACH in the amount of $4842.80 for the WWTP; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman Charles Barfield and second by Alderman William Carrell to adopt a motion PCB Training (October25th-27th) for Keith Stokes and Chad Murray at an approximate cost of $2,500.00; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Nay Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman Charles Barfield and second by Alderman Jerry Mizell to adopt a motion on the purchase of Underground Primary Wire from Fletcher Reinhart in the amount of $5,615.00; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea METROPOLIS TOURISM COMMISSION Moved by Alderman Charles Barfield and second by Alderman Jerry Mizell to accept recommendation to approve the grant request for the Metropolis Tourism 38th Annual Fort Massac Encampment in the amount of $24,275.00; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea FINANCE COMMITTEE: Moved by Alderman Charles Barfield and second by Alderman Jerry Mizell to accept 2011-2012 Marketing Budget for the Metropolis Tourism in the amount of $118,000.00; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman Charles Barfield and second by Alderman Jerry Mizell to accept request for 1st installment from FY’ 12 Metropolis Tourism Marketing budget in the amount of $16,300.00; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea DEPARTMENT HEADS: Frank at the WWTP just reminded the Council the repairs for the Flow Meter will be picked up by FEMA. Head Lineman Keith Stokes informed the Council the forklift was delivered last Monday and is going to benefit the City. NEW BUSINESS: Director of Tourism Sheryl Durham announced the Super City Quilt City Connection will be held September 10th-11th at Harrahs Riverfront Event Center. OLD BUSINESS: Alderman Robert Midnight informed the Council they are still working on a date to meet again with Gene Norber: maybe after the Labor Day Holiday Alderman Jerry Mizell wanted to commend John Meriwether on the job he was doing as the new Code and Abatement Officer and will have reports to the Council in a few weeks. FINANCIAL REPORT: Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and second by Alderman Charles Barfield to approve the Finance Report be received and approved and that the orders be drawn on the Treasurer for the different amounts mentioned therein and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to make necessary arrangements for payment of current Salaries, Payroll and Contract bills: MOTION CARRIED Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and second by Alderman Charles Barfield to approve the Finance Report be received and approved and that the orders be drawn on the Treasurer for the different amounts mentioned therein and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to make necessary arrangements for payment of miscellaneous bills: MOTION CARRIED Anderson Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and second by Alderman David McManus that we go into Executive session for reasons listed on the agenda; MOTION CARRIED: TIME 7:50 Corzine Nay Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman Richard Corzine and second by David McManus to approve the minutes of the Executive Session and that remain they closed; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and second by Alderman David McManus to adopt a Resolution approving settlement with Oldlaw/Laidlaw; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman David McManus and second by Alderman David Daughtery to adjourn: MOTION CARRIED: TIME 9:31 Anderson Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Yea Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea APPROVED ATTESTED MAYOR CITY CLERK The regular meeting of the City Council, City of Metropolis, Illinois was held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 08th, 2011 in Council Chambers of City Hall at 106 West 5th Street, Metropolis, Illinois with the Honorable Mayor Billy McDaniel presiding. Upon roll call the following Alderpersons were present: Richard Corzine, Charles Barfield, William Carrell, David McManus, Robert Midnight, Jerry Mizell, David Daughtery, Corporate Counsel Rick Abell, City Clerk Jan Adams, Clyde Wills and concerned citizens, Alderman Kim Brown was absent. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance followed with Prayer led by Mayor Billy McDaniel Moved by Alderman David Daughtery and second by Alderman Jerry Mizell to approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on July 25, 2011 as presented: MOTION CARRIED Corzine Nay Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Absent Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and second by Alderman David McManus to approve the minutes of the Special Council meeting held on July 28, 2011 as presented: MOTION CARRIED Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Absent Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Mayor’s Report: The Mayor gave an update on the bridge on Metropolis Street saying that Jerel L Childers will bring the bridge up to code according to IDOT when he is finished. Mr. Childers will do the job for $10,710.00 this includes labor, materials and machinery use. Moved by Alderman Richard Corzine and second by Alderman David Daughtery make a motion to adopt a Resolution for road closure (East 5th Street) on Monday, September 5th, from 10:00 a.m. – 12 p.m. for the purpose of the Annual Labor Day Parade; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Absent Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman David Daughtery and second by Alderman David McManus make a motion to accept 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 Carried Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Absent Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman Robert Midnight and second by Alderman Charles Barfield to make a motion to accept a Change Order from FW Electric in the amount of $26,417.00 for the Straightening Phase 1 Poles on Highway 45 Lighting Phase 2; MOTION CARRIED: Corzine Yea Daughtery Nay Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Absent Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and second by Alderman Robert Midnight make a motion adopt a Resolution to allow the City of Metropolis to bore an underground electrical crossing under US 45 just south of Simmons; Motion Carried Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Absent Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman Richard Corzine and second by Alderman David McManus make a motion to adopt Resolution for Participation in the State of Illinois Federal Surplus Property Program; Motion Carried Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Absent Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman Charles Barfield and second by Alderman David McManus make a motion to accept work on Metropolis Street Bridge; Motion Carried Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Absent Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Moved by Alderman Richard Corzine and second by Alderman David McManus make a motion to approve extending FW Electric contract completion date to 11-01-11; Motion Carried Corzine Yea Daughtery Yea Barfield Yea McManus Yea Brown Absent Midnight Yea Carrell Yea Mizell Yea Corporate Counsel: Corporate Counsel gave an update on Marcal Rope & Rigging saying they are moving right along, we need to get utilities out to them and extend the completion date. 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