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City of Murphysboro City Council met April 22

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Rick Runge -Aldermen, Ward 2 | City of Murphysboro Website

Rick Runge -Aldermen, Ward 2 | City of Murphysboro Website

City of Murphysboro City Council met April 22.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

1. Call to Order, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance 

2. Roll Call 

3. Presentation of Historic Preservation Commission Restoration Hero to SJ Properties 

4. Consideration of Minutes – April 8, 2025 

5. Committee/Commission Reports 

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

Old Business 

∙ Consideration of Enforcement of the Video Gaming Push Tax 

New Business 

∙ Consideration of Accounts Payable Registers 

∙ Presentation of Financial Reports by Scott Evans, Budget Officer 

Public Comment 

b. Building & Grounds – Chairman Mike Austin 

Old Business 

∙ Consideration of Bids for Roof Replacements 

o Public Works – 316 North 12th Street 

o Fire Chief’s Office – 253 North 10th Street 

o Shooting Range – 2898 West Stewart Lane 

New Business 

∙ Presentation of Proposal for Solar Installation by A&I Electrical 

∙ Consideration of Ordinance Vacating the Platted Alley Lying South of the Properties Located at 404 North 13th Street and 405 North 12th Street 

∙ Consideration of Donating 1834 Pine Street to Habitat for Humanity 

Public Comment

c. Community Relations – Chairman Jance Curry-Witzman 

Old Business 

New Business 

∙ Consideration of 5K Run/Walks 

o American Cancer Society - Relay for Life – Saturday, May 31, 2025 

o Murphysboro Main Street – Big Muddy Monster 5K – Saturday, June 21, 2025 

∙ Consideration of Request for Street Closure from Small Town Scoop 

o Portion of 14th Street during Apple Festival Week 

Public Comment 

d. Public Improvement – Chairman Don Gladden 

Old Business 

New Business 

Public Comment 

e. Public Works – Chairman Gary McComb 

Old Business 

∙ Consideration of No Parking on the West/South Side and Cul-de-sac of Sandra Court 

New Business 

Public Comment 

f. Public Safety – Chairman John Erbes 

Old Business 

∙ Update on Animal Control Facility 

New Business 

Public Comment 

g. Personnel – Chairman Barbara Hughes 

Old Business 

New Business 

Public Comment 

6. Mayors Report 

a. Update on New City Hall 

b. Update on Southwest Connector Project 

7. Council Member Requests 

8. Department Head Requests 

9. Executive Session 

10. Adjournment

https://murphysboro.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Council-Agenda-2025-04-22.pdf

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