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City of Petersburg Council met Feb. 20.

Here is the minutes provided by the Council:

I. CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Rick Snyder called the City Council to order at 7:05 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.

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 Gain and seconded by Alderman Gorman 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 Gain and seconded by Alderman Grosboll 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 Sonnemaker to approve the minutes of February 6, 2018 Regular Meeting. VOTES: Molohon, abstain; Grosboll, yes; Gain, yes; Wilson, yes; Sonnemaker, yes; Gorman, yes. Mayor Snyder declared the MOTION CARRIED.

IV. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS

A. Streets

1. With the absents of Superintendent Troxell the Mayor gave the Department Street Report.

2. A motion made by Alderman Gorman seconded by Alderman Grosboll to approve ORDINANCE 2018-02 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY (JUNK METAL) and ORDINANCE 2018-03 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY (2001 RED DODGE #3B6MF36561M551847). VOTES: Wilson, yes; Sonnemaker, yes; Gorman, yes; Molohon, yes; Grosboll, yes; Gain, yes. Mayor Snyder declared the MOTION CARRIED.

B. Water

1. Water Collector Georgia Ed gave the Water Collectors Report. A motion made by Alderman Gorman seconded by Alderman Grosboll to accept the Water Collectors Report and adjustments as presented. VOTES: Grosboll, yes; Gain, yes; Wilson, yes; Sonnemaker, yes; Gorman, yes; Molohon, yes. Mayor Snyder declared the MOTION CARRIED.

2. With the absents of Superintendent Troxell the Mayor gave the Water Department Report.

3. A motion made by Alderman Gain seconded by Alderman Gorman to approve ORDINANCE 2018-01 AND ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY (JUNK METAL). VOTES: Gain, yes; Wilson, yes; Sonnemaker, yes; Gorman, yes; Molohon, yes; Grosboll, yes. Mayor Snyder declared the MOTION CARRIED.

C. Fire

1. Kyle Honkala with the Fire Department was here in place of the Chief Pat Rebbe. He presented a request to accept the application of Nick Hummell as a PFD Probationary Fireman. A motion made by Alderman Wilson seconed by Alderman Gain to approve Nick Hummell as a Probationary Fireman. VOTES: Sonnemaker, yes; Gorman, yes; Molohon, yes; Grosboll, yes; Gain, yes; Wilson, yes. Mayor Snyder declared the MOTION CARRIED.

V. OFFICERS’ REPORTS

A. Mayor’s Report

1. Discussion on the Master’s Home contract, a house on Harris Street that needs to be demolished and Discussion about the Poultry Processing Plant.

B. Treasurer’s Report

1. The Treasurer David Frick presented the Treasures Report. A motion made by Alderman Gain seconded by Alderman Grosboll to approve the Treasurers Report. VOTES: Gorman, yes; Molohon, yes; Grosboll, yes; Gain, yes; Wilson, yes; Sonnemaker, yes. Mayor Snyder declared the MOTION CARRIED.

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

1. Jesse Matthews was requesting the use of the Fire House for the Proving Ground Pro Wrestling event on March 24, November 17 and September 15 for Harvest Fest. A motion was made by Alderman Wilson seconded by Alderman Sonnemaker to approve the use of the Fire House for the March 24 and November Events and for the September 15 date if the weather is bad. VOTES: Molohon, yes; Grosboll, yes; Gain, yes; Wilson, yes; Sonnemaker, yes; Gorman, yes. Mayor Snyder declared the MOTION CARRIED.

X. Old Business

None

X. NEW BUSINESS

1. The Mayor will need a Mayor Pro Tem form February 26, to March 1, 2018. A motion Made by Alderman Gorman seconded by Alderman Wilson to appoint Alderman Molohon Mayor Pro tem from February 26 to March 1, 2018. VOTES: Grosboll, yes; Gain, yes; Wilson, yes; Sonnemaker, yes; Gorman, yes; Molohon, yes. Mayor Snyder declared the MOTION CARRIED.

XII. ADJOURNMENT

1. A motion was made by Alderman Gorman and seconded by Alderman Grosboll 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 8:03PM

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