Quantcast

Carbondale Reporter

Tuesday, December 24, 2024

City of Marion City Council met Aug. 12

Webp 4

John Barwick, Commissioner | City of Marion

John Barwick, Commissioner | City of Marion

City of Marion City Council met Aug. 12.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

1. ROLL CALL

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

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

4. CONSENT AGENDA

A. INVOICES

1) Approve the payment of invoices from iWorq for Community Development and Public Works software; both budgeted items.

2) Approve Governmental Consulting Solutions, Inc. Invoice 6583 for $3,000 for August 2024 consulting services.

B. EMPLOYMENT

1) HUB RECREATION CENTER

Approve the recommendation of the General Manager to hire Sophia Swinford as part-time Cafe Attendant $14.00/hour, Front Desk Attendant $14.00/hour, Childwatch Attendant $14.00/hour, and Camp Counselor $14.00/hour, pending results of pre-employment requirements.

Approve the recommendation of the General Manager to hire Abraham Ruffcorn as part-time Front Desk Attendant $14.00/hour, Cafe Attendant $14.00/hour, and Fitness Attendant $14.00/hour, pending results of pre-employment requirements.

Approve the recommendation of the General Manager to hire Victoria Edwards as part-time Front Desk Attendant $14.00/hour, and Cafe Attendant $14.00/hour, Childwatch Attendant $14.00/hour, and Camp Counselor $14.00/hour, pending results of pre-employment requirements.

Approve the recommendation of the General Manager to hire Reed Tanner as part-time Lifeguard $15.50/hour, pending results of pre-employment requirements.

Approve the recommendation of the General Manager to hire Brody Watts as part-time Lifeguard $15.50/hour, pending results of pre-employment requirements.

Approve the recommendation of the General Manager to hire Oliva Gordon as full-time Communications & Business Development Coordinator, exempt status, at the annual salary of $45,000, plus benefits, effective August 19, 2024, pending results of pre-employment requirements.

Approve the recommendation of the General Manager to hire Teresa Taylor as part-time Lifeguard $15.50/hour, pending results of pre-employment requirements.

C. MINUTES

1) Discuss/Approve minutes from the July 22, 2024 city council meeting.

D. APPOINTMENTS

1) Adopt Resolution 2024-14 appointing Lance Roye as the Authorized Agent to IMRF.

NEW BUSINESS

5. POLICE DEPARTMENT

A. Discuss/Approve the recommendation of Commissioner Barwick and Chief Fitts to hire Juliahna Jimenez as a dispatcher at the probationary 1 rate per the collective bargaining agreement. Jiminez's start date will be August 19th, 2024.

B. Discuss/Approve the recommendation of Chief Fitts to hire Macy Crane as a records clerk at the agreed upon pay rate per the collective bargaining agreement. Crane's start date will be August 19th, 2024.

C. Discuss/Approve the recommendation of the merit board, Commissioner Barwick and Chief Fitts to hire Kaleb Vaughn as a patrol officer at the probationary 1 rate per the collective bargaining agreement. Vaughn's start date will be August 20th, 2024.

D. Discuss/Approve the purchase and training of three new K9 officers; using budgeted and donated funds. 6. BUILDING & CODE SERVICES

A.1. Request of a Special Use Permit at 608 N Madison St., Parcel# 07-18-309-007, to build a multi family dwelling in a C-1 General Commercial zone.

2. Request for a setback Variance of 9’-8” instead of required 20’ setback and 7’ instead of required 10’ setback at 608 N Madison St., Parcel# 07-18-309-007, to build a tri-plex.

3. Request for a Land Variance at 608 N Madison St., Parcel# 07-18-309-007, to build a tri-plex that does not meet the required 3,000 sq. ft. per unit, land area is 7,225 sq. ft.

4. Request for smaller parking spots to 2-10x20 instead of required 2-10x24.

(Castellano Properties)

7. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND MUNICIPAL PLANNING

A. Discuss/Approve Ordinance 3970 authorizing an FY24 Hub TIF Commercial Facade grant to be paid in FY25 for Monroe's Cleaners.

B. Discuss/Approve TIF Grant Applications received through August 9, 2024.

8. TREASURER'S OFFICE

A. Discuss/Approve Ordinance 3971 approving a loan with Banterra Bank for purchasing Street Department trucks.

9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS

A. Discuss/Approve bid to repave alleys around Tower Square using Hub TIF funds.

B. Discuss/Adopt Resolution 2024-15 authorizing the Mayor to enter into a lease and to contract with ET Simonds to pave PINs: 06-13-497-004, 06-13-497-003, and 06-13-497-007; adding approximately 42 parking spaces directly south of Monroe's Cleaners.

10. COMMISSIONER REPORTS

11. MISCELLANEOUS

12. CLOSED/EXECUTIVE SESSION (IF NEEDED) LITIGATION, PROPERTY, PERSONNEL. 13. MOTION FOR ADJOURNMENT

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

ORGANIZATIONS IN THIS STORY

!RECEIVE ALERTS

The next time we write about any of these orgs, we’ll email you a link to the story. You may edit your settings or unsubscribe at any time.
Sign-up

DONATE

Help support the Metric Media Foundation's mission to restore community based news.
Donate