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City of Petersburg Council met March 20.

Here is the minutes provided by the Council:

I. CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Rick Snyder called the City Council to order at 7:00 p.m.

II. PRELIMINARY MATTERS

A. Members present were Mayor Rick Snyder, Aldermen Kevin Molohon, Nathan Grosboll, Andrew Gain, Bruce Gorman, Rick Sonnemaker, and Keith Wilson. Also present were Treasurer Dave Frick, City Clerk Ken Ortman and City Attorney Chris Sherer.

B. Mayor Snyder led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.

C. A motion was made by Alderman Gorman and seconded by Alderman Wilson to approve the agenda as Presented. VOTES: Sonnemaker, yes; Gorman, yes; Molohon, yes; Grosboll, yes; Gain, yes; Wilson, yes. Mayor Snyder declared the MOTION CARRIED.

III. CITY CLERK

A. The City Clerk presented the Warrant List and Accounts Payable. A motion was made by Alderman Gorman and seconded by Alderman Wilson to approve payment of the bills as listed on the Warrant List and Accounts Payable. VOTES: Gorman, yes; Molohon, yes; Grosboll, yes; Gain, yes; Wilson, yes; Sonnemaker, yes. Mayor Snyder declared the MOTION CARRIED.

B. A motion was made by Alderman Gorman and seconded by Alderman Gain to approve the minutes of 2/20/18 Police Committee, 2/20/18 Police Committee Executive Session, and the 3/14/18 Finance Committee Minutes. VOTES: Molohon, yes; Grosboll, yes; Gain, yes; Wilson, yes; Sonnemaker, yes; Gorman, yes. Mayor Snyder declared the MOTION CARRIED.

C. A motion was made by Alderman Wilson seconded by Alderman Grosboll to approve the minutes of the 3/6/18 Regular Meeting Minutes. VOTES: Grosboll, yes; Gain, abstain; Wilson, yes; Sonnemaker, yes; Gorman, abstain; Molohon, yes. Mayor Snyder declared the MOTION CARRIED.

IV. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS

A. Water

1. Water Collector Georgia Ed presented her monthly report. This month she has received 10 payments from the State for New Salam State Historic Sites water bill. A motion made by Alderman Gorman seconded by Alderman Gain to approve the Water Collector’s Report and adjustments as presented. VOTES: Gain, yes; Wilson, yes; Sonnemaker, yes; Gorman, yes; Molohon, yes; Grosboll, yes. Mayor Snyder declared the MOTION CARRIED.

2. Set a Water Committee meeting to hear an appeal by John and Romayne Rolando to a water bill for the month of December 17 to January 18. Meeting was set for March 27th at 6:30 PM.

3. Water Superintendent Dave Troxell gave the Water Department Report. The meters were read in 2.5 days. Processed 6 shutoff’s for non payment. A question was asked it this was above normal. Performed maintenance on both the Main and Lake Lift Stations. Pumped, treated and distributed 8,554,050 gallons of water. Collected, treated and discharged 7,717,000 gallons of wastewater. The Approximate water loss of treated water due to plant operations was: Backwashing Filters 110,600 gallons.

4 Update on the Water Tower Repair. The new riser pipe is in along with the expansion joint. They are waiting on someone to pour concrete for the thrust block. Dave had a question on the repair company forfeiting a portion of the contract for not hitting the completion date.

B. Streets

1. Street Superintendent Dave Troxell gave the Street Department Report. Repaired the street sweeper. Ran the sweeper around the square, down Seventh street and Lincoln. Removing Street Signs and repainting. 2. Red Dodge sold for $505.00 and the junk at $135 a ton.

3. Discussion of City Wide tire Pickup. Dave talked to Sinclare and they want $2.50 per tire. The issue will be discussed at the next meeting. 4. Area Wide will provide 20 - 20 yard dumpsters for free. After that it will be $400 a dumpster.

V. OFFICERS’ REPORTS

A. Mayor’s Report

1. Master’s Home discussion. The masters Home Committee requested that we change the wording on the positions belong to the Museum instead of the Home. By consensus the Council rejected this change. The Mayor will talk to them on 3/21/18.

2. Discussion on benches and trash cans around the square.

3. Discussion on new bleachers at Hurie Park. The mayor would like to one or two at a time.

4. Discussion on Audit Agreement with City Auditor Mike Feriozzi. A motion made by Alderman Gain seconded by Alderman Wilson to too approve The Audit Engagement Letter with Auditor Mike Feriozzi. VOTES: Wilson, yes; Sonnemaker, yes; Gorman, yes; Molohon, yes; Grosboll, yes; Gain, yes. Mayor Snyder declared the MOTION CARRIED.

5. Police Department Intergovernmental Agreement. Discussion as to why the Sheriffs Department needed an Intergovernmental Agreement. By Consensus of the Council will hold off till a new Sheriff is elected this year.

6. Employee Retirement. Discussion on the City joining the IMRF Retirement. By Consensus the Council would like to see the City join the IMRF.

B. Treasurer’s Report

1. The Treasurer’s Report was presented. A motion made by Alderman Gain seconded by Alderman Wilson to approve the Treasures Report. VOTES: Sonnemaker, yes; Gorman, yes; Molohon, yes; Grosboll, yes; Gain, yes; Wilson, yes. Mayor Snyder declared the MOTION CARRIED. 2. Set Budget Meeting for March 27, 2018 at 7:PM

VI. STANDING COMMITTEES’ REPORT

None

A. Building & Grounds

B. Finance

C. Fire

D. Parks & Playgrounds

E. Personnel

F. Police

G. Streets

H. Water & Sewer

VII. SPECIAL COMMITTEES’ REPORT

None

VIII. HEARING OF CITIZENS

None

X. Old Business

1. Alderman Molohon asked about the bridge project at the West end of Sheridan St. he has a guy that is willing to give us some fill dirt. He will put him in contact with the Mayor.

2. Alderman Wilson asked about the road behind the Petersburg Church of Christ.

3. Discussion on the dumpster on Lincoln at 8th street.

X. NEW BUSINESS

None

XII. ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Alderman Gorman and seconded by Alderman Gain to adjourn the meeting. VOTES: Gorman, yes; Molohon, yes; Grosboll, yes; Gain, yes; Wilson, yes; Sonnemaker, yes. Mayor Snyder declared the MOTION CARRIED. Meeting Adjourned at 8:50PM

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