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City of Petersburg City Council met August 7. 

Here is the minutes as 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 City Clerk Ken Ortman and City Attorney Chris Sherer. Alderman Molohon and Treasurer Dave Frick were absent.

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; 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 Wilson and seconded by Alderman Gorman to approve payment of the bills as listed on the Warrant List and Accounts Payable. VOTES: Gorman, 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 July 17, 2018 Regular Meeting, the July 17, 2018 Water/Sewer Committee Meeting and the July 24, 2018 Finance Committee Meeting. VOTES: Grosboll, yes; Gain, yes; Wilson, yes; Sonnemaker, yes; Gorman, yes. Mayor Snyder declared the MOTION CARRIED.

                                                        IV. Departmental Reports

                                                                    A. Police

1. Chief Coulter gave the Police Department Monthly Report. There were 279 CAD calls. The Department patrolled 2,827.

                                                                   B. Streets

1. Discussion on the Motor Fuel Tax Bid. A motion made Gorman seconded by Alderman Gain to approve the bid by IRC Inc. in the amount of $41,740.00 for the Oil and Chip Project to the Designated City Streets.

                                                                    C. Water

1. The water Committee met earlier tonight to discuss the leak and pool adjustments. By approval of the committee, effective August 7, 2017 the policy on sewer adjustments to water bills will change to: Leaks or usage under 3000 gallons will not be considered for a sewer adjustment.

                                                                     D. Fire

1. The Department ran 11 calls which were all EMS Calls. They are loosing a couple of members. Nick Hummel is moving to Rockford for his job and Connor Beckerman. Truck 1 is having issues. They are looking into Transmission problem. Hose tested done today. The Fireman’s Fund bought a set of cabinets for the firehouse. They will be having the Pancake and Sausage Breakfast during Harvest Fest. Pay at the door. Alderman Wilson asked about the Fire Grants if they were State or Federal.

2. Alderman Wilson discussed the locks on the Fire Hydrants on the water lines coming from the Water Plant. The Mayor said that the issue was discussed in April with the Rural Fire Department and that we have a contract with Rural Fire that will end in April 19. It will be re-negotiated when the contract comes due.

                                                           V. Officers’ Reports

                                                            A. Mayor’s Report

1. Discussion on Moving the next meeting to the August 22, 2018. A motion made by alderman Sonnemaker seconded by Alderman Grosboll to move the August 21, 2018 meeting to august 22, 2018. VOTES: Grosboll, yes; Gain, yes; Wilson, no; Sonnemaker, yes; Gorman, yes. Mayor Snyder declared the MOTION CARRIED.

2. Corner Café Agreement. Discussion on the Corner Café Tif Application. A motion made by Alderman Gorman Seconded by Alderman Grosboll to approve a payment of $4250.00 in TIF Funds to the Corner Café. VOTES: Gain, yes; Wilson, yes; Sonnemaker, yes; Gorman, yes; Grosboll, yes. Mayor Snyder declared the MOTION CARRIED.

3. Resolution 2018-03. RESOLUTION TO THE FURNITURE DEN FOR A PROJECT UTILIZING TAX INCREMENT FINANCING ON CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 102 N. 6TH STREET IN THE CITY OF PETERSBURG, ILLINOIS. A motion made by Alderman Gain seconded by Alderman Sonnemaker to approve Resolution 2018-03 RESOLUTION TO THE FURNITURE DEN FOR A PROJECT UTILIZING TAX INCREMENT FINANCING ON CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 102 N. 6TH STREET IN THE CITY OF PETERSBURG, ILLINOIS. VOTES: Wilson, yes; Sonnemaker, yes; Gorman, yes; Grosboll, yes; Gain, yes. Mayor Snyder declared the MOTION CARRIED.

4. Resolution 2018-04. RESOLUTION TO ROSEVIEW FLOWERS FOR A PROJECT UTILIZING TAX INCREMENT FINANCING ON CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 813 N. 7th STREET IN THE CITY OF PETERSBURG, ILLINOIS. A motion made by Alderman Gorman seconded by Alderman Grosboll to approve Resolution 2018-04 RESOLUTION TO ROSEVIEW FLOWERS FOR A PROJECT UTILIZING TAX INCREMENT FINANCING ON CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 813 N. 7th STREET IN THE CITY OF PETERSBURG, ILLINOIS. VOTES: Sonnemaker, yes; Gorman, yes; Grosboll, yes; Gain, yes; Wilson, no. Mayor Snyder declared the MOTION CARRIED.

4. Keith Moran presented the Blight Analysis & Business District Plan.

5. Ordinance 2018-10. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PETERSBURG THAT SETS THE PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A BUSINESS DISTRICT IN PETERSBURG. A motion made by Alderman Gorman seconded by Alderman Gain to approve Ordinance 2018-10 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PETERSBURG THAT SETS THE PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A BUSINESS DISTRICT IN PETERSBURG. VOTES: Gorman, yes; Grosboll, yes; Gain, yes; Wilson, no; Sonnemaker, yes. Mayor Snyder declared the MOTION CARRIED.

                                                              B. Treasurer’s Report

1. Set Budget Meeting. Meeting set for August 14, 2018.

                                                    VI. Standing Committees’ Report

None

                                                    VII. Special Committees’ Report

None

                                                          VIII. Hearing Of Citizens

None

                                                                X. Old Business

1. Alderman Wilson talked about the double lot the City owns at 11-14-268-005 PETERSBURG TAYLOR'S ADD LOTS 1 & 2 BLK 67.

                                                              X. New Business

1. The mayor asked if anyone knew of a person that could join the Library Board. They need another member.

2. The masters Group asked about having to provide insurance for the Masters Home. The mayor will talk to our insurance company Snedeker Risk Management Ltd.

3. The mayor got a letter from IMRF saying the amounts are good till May 2019. The City can vote by November to join the IMRF and delay the start date till May 2019.

4. Benches and trash cans. The Mayor would like to take some of the money received in the Energy Competition and use it for purchasing benches and trash cans for the square.

5. A question was asked about a No Trespassing Sign placed on the road to the Sewer lagoon.

                                                                 XII. Adjournment

A motion was made by Alderman Gorman and seconded by Alderman Gain to adjourn the meeting. VOTES: Gorman, yes; Grosboll, yes; Gain, yes; Wilson, yes; Sonnemaker, yes. Mayor Snyder declared the MOTION CARRIED. Meeting Adjourned at 8:34pm

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