City of Murphysboro City Council met July 23.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
1. Call to Order, Invocation led by Pastor Jerry Hickam, Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Stephens
2. Roll Call
3. Introduction of Newly Hired Patrolman – Eric Pingolt
4. Presentation by Sedonia Sipes regarding the Historic Preservation Commission
5. Presentation by Jackson Growth Alliance regarding the Murphysboro Revitalization Project
6. Consideration of Council Minutes – July 9, 2019
7. Consideration of Accounts Payable Registers
8. Committee/Commission Reports
a. Budget & Finance – Chairman W.J. Pittman
Old Business
New Business
Discussion regarding Property Owner Responsibility of Water Bills
Public Comment
b. Building & Grounds – Chairman Gary McComb
Old Business
New Business
Consideration of Bids for HVAC System to serve Police Chiefs Office and Dispatch
Public Comment
c. Community Relations – Chairman John Erbes
Old Business
New Business
Consideration of Ordinance approving the Downtown TIF Redevelopment Plan and
Redevelopment Project
Consideration of Ordinance designating the Downtown TIF Redevelopment Project Area
Consideration of Ordinance adopting Tax Increment Financing
Public Comment
d. Public Improvement – Chairman Mike Bastien
Old Business
Discussion regarding the condition of various properties
o Old Depot
o North 17th Street
o South 14th Street
o North 19th Street
New Business
Consideration of Resolution for Legal Services
Public Comment
e. Public Works – Chairman Dan Bratton
Old Business
Discussion regarding Truck Usage on South 20th Street
Consideration of Bids received for the overlay project on South 20th Street
Discussion regarding Wastewater Treatment Plant Generators
New Business
Update on Lighting Grant at Wastewater Treatment Plant
Public Comment
f. Public Safety – Chairman Russell Brown
Old Business
New Business
Consideration of Request for Street Light at the entrance to the JC Ambulance
Consideration of Amendment to Revised Code 27-2-8 regarding the Sale of
Cigarettes/Tobacco to minors
Public Comment
g. Personnel – Chairman Barbara Hughes
Old Business
New Business
Public Comment
9. Mayors Report
a. Consideration of Ordinance annexing the Wastewater Treatment Plant Property
b. Consideration of Ordinance amending the offense of discharge of firearms within City Limits
c. Discussion regarding Liquor Licenses/Video Gaming
d. Discussion regarding Adult-Use Cannabis
10. Council Member Requests
11. Department Head Requests
12. Adjournment
http://www.murphysboro.com/Council%20Agenda%20-%202019-07-23.pdf
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