City of Murphysboro City Council met March 13.
Here is the agenda provided by the Council:
1. Call to Order, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Stephens
2. Roll Call
3. Consideration of Council Minutes – February 24th, 2018
4. Consideration of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Payroll Registers
5. Committee/Commission Reports
a. Budget & Finance – Chairman W.J. Pittman
Old Business
Senior Citizens Center Repairs/Contract
New Business
Consideration of Monthly Water Bills
Public Comment
b. Building & Grounds – Chairman Gary McComb
Old Business
Status update regarding issue on North 23rd Street and Union Pacific
New Business
Senior Citizens Roof Options to deal with new Requirement
Renovation at Public Works
Tree Clearing on City Alley
Public Comment
c. Community Relations – Chairman John Erbes
Old Business
New Business
Consideration of Street Closure for the Southern Illinois Sports Resale
o Saturday, April 7th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – N. 6th from Walnut to KFC Exit
Consideration of Request from Class of 2018 for Outdoor Prom Dinner
o Saturday, April 28th from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. - Parking Lot at 13th & South St.
Consideration of Request from Unique Shops of Murphysboro for use of Smysor Plaza
o Saturday, March 17th from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Public Comment
d. Public Improvement – Chairman Mike Bastien
Old Business
Update on Fence on Division Street
New Business
Public Comment
e. Public Works – Chairman Dan Bratton
Old Business
Discussion regarding purchase of New Truck for the Wastewater Treatment Plant
New Business
Discussion regarding Street Maintenance instead of Alley Oil & Chip Maintenance
Public Comment
f. Public Safety – Chairman Russell Brown
Old Business
Consideration of Request from Huck’s for video gaming
Concerns with No Parking approved on North 10th & Locust Street
New Business
Public Comment
g. Personnel – Chairman Barbara Hughes
Old Business
New Business
Update on Workers Compensation Premiums
Public Comment
6. Mayors Report
a. Executive Session
i. Approve acceptance of Curwood property from Bemis Corporation
ii. Approve transfer of Curwood property to Solar Alliance
7. Council Member Requests
8. Department Head Requests
9. Adjournment
http://www.murphysboro-il.gov/files/Council_Agenda_-_2018-03-13.pdf
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