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