City of Murphysboro City Council met Jan.14.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
1. Call to Order, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Promotion of Steven Zang to Sergeant
4. Consideration of Public Hearing and Regular Session Minutes – December 19, 2024
5. Committee/Commission Reports
a. Budget & Finance – Chairman W.J. Pittman
Old Business
New Business
Consideration of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Payroll Registers
Presentation of Financial Reports by Scott Evans, Budget Officer
Public Comment
b. Building & Grounds – Chairman Mike Austin
Old Business
Update on Potential Solar Projects
New Business
Public Comment
c. Community Relations – Chairman Jance Curry-Witzman
Old Business
New Business
Consideration of Membership with the National League of Cities
Consideration of Donation to 724 Ministries
Public Comment
d. Public Improvement – Chairman Don Gladden
Old Business
New Business
Public Comment
e. Public Works – Chairman Gary McComb
Old Business
New Business
Consideration of Ordinance Authorizing the Installation of Cellular Read Water Meters
and Charging a Service Fee Therefore
Consideration of Motor Fuel Resolution for 2025 General Maintenance
Consideration of Bids for Water System Improvements at Williams Street and Big Muddy Crossing
Consideration of Engineering Services Agreement for Bridge Inspection
Consideration of Purchase of Cinder Spreader
Public Comment
f. Public Safety – Chairman John Erbes
Old Business
Update on Animal Control Facility
New Business
Consideration of Purchase of Camera Recording Hardware and Software
Consideration of Installation of New Fiber for LEADS
Public Comment
g. Personnel – Chairman Barbara Hughes
Old Business
New Business
Consideration of Salary Increases for Non-Union Employees
Consideration of Increase in Hourly Rate for Auxiliary Officers
Public Comment
6. Mayors Report
7. Council Member Requests
8. Department Head Requests
9. Adjournment
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