Carbondale Reporter

City of Marion City Council met Feb. 13.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

CALL TO ORDER

1. ROLL CALL

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3. PUBLIC COMMENTS/AUDIENCE TO VISITORS (Subject to Ordinance No. 3128 as amended by Ordinance No. 3134)

A. Detective Sergeant T J Warren requesting a donation to the Copsicles Team for the Special Olympics Polar Plunge.

B. Tryphosia Lee - Young Hearts Banquet donation request

C. Aaron Smith - Smith Hafeli - City Hall Update

4. CONSENT AGENDA

A. INVOICES

1) Approve the purchase of chairs for the council chambers and waiting areas for the new City Hall.

B. EMPLOYMENT

1) HUB RECREATION CENTER

Approve the recommendation of the General Manager to hire Matthew Clark as part-time Custodian $13.00/hour, and Cafe Attendant $13.00/hour, pending results of pre-employment requirements.

Approve the recommendation of the General Manager to promote Lifeguard Ray Faith to the position of Lead Lifeguard $13.00/hour, effective February 14, 2023.

Approve the recommendation of the General Manager to promote Lifeguard Keaton Mesescher to the position of Lead Lifeguard $13.00/hour, effective February 14, 2023.

Approve the recommendation of the General Manager to hire Jared King as Lifeguard Instructor Trainer $25.00/hour, Swim Instructor $20.00/hour, and Pool Operator $13.00/hour, pending results of pre employment requirements.

Approve the recommendation of the General Manager to hire David Crouse as part-time Lifeguard $13.00/hour, pending results of pre-employment requirements

Approve the recommendation of the General Manager to hire Brittany Nerey as part-time Volleyball Instructor $20.00/hour, Personal Trainer $30.00/hour, and Fitness Attendant $13.00/hour, pending results of pre-employment requirements.

2) CIVIC CENTER

Approve the recommendation of the Director to hire William Delancey to an open part-time custodian position at $13.00/hour.

Approve the recommendation of the Director to hire Lexie Watts to an open part-time position at $13/hour. C. MINUTES

1) Discuss/Approve minutes from the January 23, 2023 council meeting.

NEW BUSINESS

5. BUILDING & CODE SERVICES

A. Discuss and deny or approve Ordinance 3864 accepting a Planned Unit Development at Parcel# 07-31-300- 029 for a multi-family development to be platted as Owl's Landing. (Baysinger)

6. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

A. Discuss/Approve engineering agreement with Horner Shifrin for South Market Sewer Extension Phase 2.

B. Discuss/Approve the low bid for the purchase of a new mosquito fogger; a budgeted item.

7. STREET DEPARTMENT

A. Discuss/Approve the low bid for the purchase of a new Ford F-250 XL 4x4.

B. Discuss/Approve Ordinance 3862 authorizing a loan agreement with First Southern Bank for the purchase of a 2023 Ford F-250 XL 4x4.

8. TREASURER'S OFFICE

A. Discuss/Approve Ordinance 3861 updating the purchasing procedures in the City of Marion, repealing Ordinance 3529.

9. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND MUNICIPAL PLANNING

A. Discuss/Approve Ordinance 3858 amending a Residential TIF I Redevelopment Agreement with Carlos Tanner.

B. Discuss/Approve Ordinance 3859 creating the FY2024 Residential TIF I Residential Redevelopment Program.

C. Discuss/Approve Ordinance 3860 authorizing a Residential TIF II Redevelopment Agreement with Chestnut Rentals, LLC & John Beyers. (1004 W. Chestnut)

10. PUBLIC AFFAIRS

A. Discuss/Move to approve one or reject bids received for the purchase of the current City Hall building.

B. Discuss/Approve an engagement letter with Gillmore Bell for future bond counsel services.

C. Discuss/Approve a limited power of attorney with the Southern Illinois Aggregation Partnership to negotiate potential future residential electric aggregation contracts.

D. Discuss/Approve Ordinance 3863 amending regulations concerning canvassers and solicitors.

11. COMMISSIONER REPORTS

12. MISCELLANEOUS

13. CLOSED/EXECUTIVE SESSION (IF NEEDED) LITIGATION, PROPERTY, PERSONNEL.

14. MOTION FOR ADJOURNMENT

https://cityofmarionil.gov/agendas-minutes/