Carbondale Reporter

City of Murphysboro City Council met met May 14.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

1. Call to Order, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance

2. Roll Call

3. Presentation of Award to Mayor Stephens – Elk’s Citizen of the Year

4. Consideration of Minutes – April 23, 2024

5. Committee/Commission Reports

a. Budget & Finance – Chairman W.J. Pittman

Old Business

New Business

 Consideration of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Payroll Registers

 Financial Statements prepared by Scott Evans, Budget Officer

 Consideration of TIF Application at 1310 Walnut Street

 Consideration of TIF Application at 1330 Walnut Street

 Consideration of TIF Application at 1517 Walnut Street

Public Comment

b. Building & Grounds – Chairman Mike Austin

Old Business

New Business

 Consideration of Bid for Replacement of Heating & Cooling Unit at Daum Building

Public Comment

c. Community Relations – Chairman Jance Curry-Witzman

Old Business

 Update on Big Muddy Monster Signage

New Business

 Consideration of Street Closure Request for MHS Class of 2004 Reunion

o Chestnut Street from 11th to 12th on Saturday, September 21, 2024

 Consideration of Street Closure Request for Big Muddy Monster Festival

o Chestnut Street from 11th to 12th on Saturday, June 22, 2024

Public Comment

d. Public Improvement – Chairman Don Gladden

Old Business

 Update regarding Condition of Properties in the 900 Block of Locust Street

New Business

Public Comment

e. Public Works – Chairman Gary McComb

Old Business

 Discussion regarding Drainage Issues at 307 North 22nd Street

 Discussion regarding Curb Cuts and Sidewalk Replacements

 Update regarding condition of North 7th Street from old railroad tracks to Illinois Ave.

 Discussion regarding Purchase of Skid Steer/BobCat for the Street Department

New Business

 Discussion regarding Squatter’s Rights

Public Comment

f. Public Safety – Chairman John Erbes

Old Business

New Business

 Consideration of Support for new Animal Control Shelter

Public Comment

g. Personnel – Chairman Barbara Hughes

Old Business

New Business

 Consideration of Summer Help for the Water Maintenance Department

Public Comment

6. Mayors Report

a. Update on the Bridgewood Court Project

b. Update from Lobbyist - Phelps/Barry

c. Consideration of Request from Logan Dagner for replacement of water heater

7. Council Member Requests

8. Department Head Requests

9. Adjournment

https://murphysboro.com/government/administration/meeting-agendas-and-minutes/