City of Murphysboro City Council met Oct. 13.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
1. Call to Order, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Introduction of Police Officers - Aspen Morrison and Gavin Hartley
4. Presentation of Russ Breading Award
5. Consideration of Council Minutes – September 22, 2020
6. Consideration of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Payroll Registers
7. Committee/Commission Reports
a. Budget & Finance – Chairman W.J. Pittman
Old Business
Update on Mobile Ranch Issues
New Business
Presentation of Financial Reports by Scott Evans, Budget Officer
Consideration of TIF Application for SJ Properties, LLC
o 1330, 1332, 1334, 1336, 1338, 1340 Walnut Street
Consideration of Request to forgive Rehab Loan at 1321 Maple Street
Public Comment
b. Building & Grounds – Chairman Gary McComb
Old Business
New Business
Discussion regarding exterior appearance of City Hall
Public Comment
c. Community Relations – Chairman John Erbes
Old Business
New Business
Consideration of Request for Street Closure for Revitalize 62966 – Art Group Fundraiser
o Sunday, November 1st from 3-5 p.m.
Public Comment
d. Public Improvement – Chairman Mike Bastien
Old Business
New Business
Consideration of Purchasing Properties from the Tax Sale
o 14-09-105-002 (430 South 16th Street)
o 14-09-106-008 (front yard of 1605 Stecher Street)
o 14-09-106-011 (1605 Stecher Street)
o 14-08-279-001 (2041 Lindell Avenue)
o 14-08-179-001 (910 South 24th Street)
Public Comment
e. Public Works – Chairman Dan Bratton
Old Business
New Business
Consideration of Change Order #3 and Pay Estimate #3 for the WWTP Road Project
Public Comment
f. Public Safety – Chairman Russell Brown
Old Business
New Business
Consideration of Update of Ordinance of Life Safety Code
Discussion regarding Parking on John Street from 6th to 8th
Public Comment
g. Personnel – Chairman Barbara Hughes
Old Business
New Business
Consideration of Approval of Revised Personnel Policy
Public Comment
8. Mayors Report
a. Consideration of Appointment of Heather Parr to the Sallie Logan Library Board
b. M.E.R.C.E. Grant
9. Council Member Requests
10. Department Head Requests
11. Adjournment
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