Sangamon Sun

City of Petersburg Council met Feb. 5.

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 Nathan Grosboll, Andrew Gain, Bruce Gorman, Rick Sonnemaker, and Keith Wilson. Also present were Treasurer Dave Frick, Deputy City Clerk Tracy Ciesler. Alderman Kevin Molohon was 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 Gorman and seconded by Alderman Sonnemaker 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

The City Clerk presented the Warrant List and Accounts Payable. A motion was made by Alderman Gorman and seconded by Alderman Gain 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.

A motion was made by Alderman Gorman and seconded by Alderman Grosboll to approve the Police/Personnel minutes of January 9, 2019. VOTES: Grosboll, yes; Gain, yes; Wilson, yes; Sonnemaker, yes; Gorman, yes. Mayor Snyder declared the MOTION CARRIED.

A motion was made by Alderman Gorman and seconded by Alderman Gain to approve the Police/Personnel Executive Session minutes of January 9, 2019. VOTES: Grosboll, abstain; Gain, yes; Wilson, abstain; Sonnemaker, yes; Gorman, yes. Mayor Snyder declared the MOTION CARRIED

A motion was made by Alderman Gorman and seconded by Alderman Wilson to approve Special Meeting and Special Meeting Executive minutes of January 21, 2019. VOTES: Grosboll, yes; Gain, yes; Wilson, yes;

Sonnemaker, yes; Gorman, yes. Mayor Snyder declared the MOTION CARRIED

A motion was made by Alderman Gorman and seconded by Alderman Sonnemaker to approve the Personnel and Executive Session minutes of January 21,2019. VOTES: Grosboll, abstain; Gain, yes; Wilson, yes; Sonnemaker, yes; Gorman, yes. Mayor Snyder declared the MOTION CARRIED

A motion was made by Alderman Sonnemaker and seconded by Alderman Wilson to approve the Regular Meeting minutes of January 15, 2019. VOTES: Grosboll, yes; Gain, yes; Wilson, yes; Sonnemaker, yes; Gorman, yes. Mayor Snyder declared the MOTION CARRIED

IV. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS

A. Police Department Report

1.Mayor Snyder read the Police Department monthly report.

Chief Coulter was ill.

Alderman Wilson asked if anything was done about the problem on Liberty Street. Officer Nichols said that an ordinance violation had been issued in January.

B. Fire Department Report

1.Chief Rebbe gave the Fire Department monthly report.

V. OFFICERS’ REPORTS

A. Mayor’s Report

1. Mayor Snyder asked if all Alderman were in favor of Emily Hough Recognition going forward. Alderman agreed.

2. The Mayor asked if the Parks & Playgrounds and Buildings & Grounds committees would meet and discuss the mowing contract with Alan Gardner. Then bring it forward at the next City Council meeting to be voted on by the full council.

3.Alderman Gorman seconded by Alderman Gain to approve Ordinance 2019-02, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4-22 OF CODE OF ORDINANCES. VOTES: Gain, yes; Wilson, no; Sonnemaker, yes; Gorman, yes; Grosboll, yes. Mayor Snyder declared the MOTION CARRIED.

B. Treasurer’s Report

VI. STANDING COMMITTEES’ REPORT

Mayor Snyder asked for another Personnel meeting to discuss Personnel matters that were discussed at a meeting that was had while he was out of town and not present to make sure that all proper procedures are followed. Meeting was set for February 11, 2019 at 7:00pm

A.Personnel

1. Police

The Personnel Committee recommended that Nate Matrisch be hired as full time officer and send him to the full time academy. And hire Alex Thompson as part time officer and send him to part time academy. Discussion was had about there not being a full time position available currently and when academy training is offered.

Alderman Wilson made a motion to not hire a full time officer until the Chief position has been decided on. No second to this motion. MOTION DIED.

It was agreed upon to wait and vote on this at the Special Meeting on February 11, 2019 at 7:30 pm.

2.Water & Sewer

A motion was made by Alderman Gorman and seconded by Alderman Grosboll to hire Harry Wilson as a full time employee to the Water Department starting at 12.50 an hour as soon as he is available.

VOTES: Gain, yes; Wilson, no; Sonnemaker, yes; Gorman, yes;

Grosboll, yes. Mayor Snyder declared the MOTION CARRIED.

VII. SPECIAL COMMITTEES’ REPORT

None

VIII. HEARING OF CITIZENS

None

X. Old Business

1. Alderman Wilson asked about getting the potholes on 5th street filled in again.

2. Alderman Sonnemaker asked if something could be done about the drainage issue on the road in Vineyard Hills.

X. NEW BUSINESS

Tammy Taylor spoke on Ayerco starting video gaming. Discussion was had that they would need to get a separate Liquor License for the video gaming and the package sales because they are going to be doing business as two different names. Ms. Taylor said that they will have 5 machines and build a separate area for them in the gas station. A motion was made by Alderman Grosboll and seconded by Alderman Sonnemaker to allow Ayerco to get a video gaming license. VOTES: Gain, yes; Wilson, no; Sonnemaker, yes; Gorman, present; Grosboll, yes. Mayor Snyder declared the MOTION CARRIED.

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 8:17PM.

http://www.petersburgil.org/4%20-%20Regular%20Meeting%20Minutes%202.5.19.pdf