City of Murphysboro City Council met July 22

City of Murphysboro City Council met July 22.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

1. Call to Order, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance

2. Roll Call

3. Consideration of Minutes – July 8, 2025

4. Committee/Commission Reports

a. Budget & Finance – Chairman W.J. Pittman

Old Business

New Business

 Consideration of Accounts Payable Registers

 Presentation of Financial Reports by Scott Evans, Budget Officer

 Consideration of Radio Advertisement

Public Comment

b. Building & Grounds – Chairman Mike Austin

Old Business

New Business

 Consideration of Contract with A & I Builders LLC for Solar Installation

Public Comment

c. Community Relations – Chairman Jance Curry-Witzman

Old Business

New Business

 Consideration of Request from Murphysboro Hometown Christmas for use of Parking

Lot for Drive-In Movie

Public Comment

d. Public Improvement – Chairman Don Gladden

Old Business

 Consideration of Suggested Revisions to Chapter 30 of the Revised Code of Ordinances

New Business

Public Comment

e. Public Works – Chairman Gary McComb

Old Business

New Business

 Consideration of Quote for Tree Removal at 2132 Hortense Street

Public Comment

f. Public Safety – Chairman John Erbes

Old Business

 Update on Animal Control Facility

 Consideration of Request for a Light in the alley of the 2000 block of Roblee Avenue and Commercial Avenue

New Business

 Consideration of Request for Parking Spaces on the West Side of the 100 Block of South 20th Street

Public Comment

g. Personnel – Chairman Barbara Hughes

Old Business

New Business

Public Comment

5. Mayors Report

a. Reimbursement of Expenses from Injury to Farmers Market Vendor

6. Council Member Requests

7. Department Head Requests

8. Adjournment

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