Carbondale Reporter

City of Murphysboro City Council met April 25.

Here is the agenda provided by the Council:

1. Call to Order, Invocation given by Pastor Larry Gilbert, Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Stephens

2. Roll Call

3. Introduction of Timothy Harper, Patrolman

4. Consideration of Council Minutes – April 11th, 2017

5. Consideration of Accounts Payable Registers

6. Committee/Commission Reports

a. Budget & Finance – Chairman Dan Bratton

Old Business

 Discussion regarding Sr. Citizens Van

New Business

 Budget related reports presented by Scott Evans

Public Comment

b. Building & Grounds – Chairman Russell Brown

Old Business

 Discussion regarding proposal submitted by Murphysboro Lawn & Garden

New Business

Public Comment

c. Community Relations – Chairman Dan Bratton

Old Business

 Status of Old Depot

New Business

Public Comment

d. Public Improvement – Chairman Gary McComb

Old Business

 Discussion regarding deterioration of alleys and weight limits

 Discussion regarding the Cemetery Contract

New Business

 New Banners for Walnut Street

Public Comment

e. Public Works – Chairman Bill Pierson

Old Business

 Discussion of Estimate for Osburn Street Extended

New Business

 Discussion regarding Street Repairs on Hanson Street from 6th to 12th Street

Public Comment

f. Public Safety – Chairman Russell Brown

Old Business

New Business

 Request to declare the 100kw military generator as surplus property

Public Comment

g. Personnel – Chairman Barbara Hughes

Old Business

New Business

Public Comment

7. Mayors Report

a. Consideration of appointment of Kenny Akins to Crimestoppers

b. Reminder - May 4th– Plan Commission Meeting to discuss the Comprehensive Plan

c. Community Garden

8. Council Members Requests

9. Department Head Requests

10. Adjournment

http://www.murphysboro-il.gov/files/Council_Agenda_-_2017-04-25.pdf