Sangamon Sun

City of Petersburg Council met June 2.

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

I. CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Rick Snyder called the City Council to order at 7:04 p.m.

II. PRELIMINARY MATTERS

A. Members present were Mayor Rick Snyder, Aldermen Kevin Molohon, Andrew Gain, Bruce Gorman, Rick Sonnemaker, and Mike Allison. Also present were City Clerk Ken Ortman, Treasurer David Frick, and City Attorney Sam Bobor. Alderman Nathan Grosboll 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 Gain and seconded by Alderman Allison to approve the agenda as Presented. VOTES: Sonnemaker, yes; Gorman, yes; Molohon, yes; Gain, yes; Allison, 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 Gorman to approve payment of the bills as listed on the Warrant List and Accounts Payable. VOTES: Gorman, yes; Molohon, yes; Gain, yes; Allison, 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 May 19, 2020 Regular Meeting as corrected. VOTES: Gain, abstain; Allison, yes; Sonnemaker, yes; Gorman, yes; Molohon, yes. Mayor Snyder declared the MOTION CARRIED.

C. A motion was made by Alderman Gorman and seconded by Alderman Allison to approve the minutes of May 26, 2020 Finance Committee Meeting. VOTES: Molohon, yes; Gain, abstain; Allison, yes; Sonnemaker, yes; Gorman, yes. Mayor Snyder declared the MOTION CARRIED.

D. Resolution 2020-02 Executive Session Minutes. A motion made by Alderman Gorman seconded by Alderman Gain to approve  RESOLUTION 2020-02 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES. VOTES: Gain, yes; Allison, yes; Sonnemaker, yes; Gorman, yes; Molohon, yes; Grosboll, yes. Mayor Snyder declared the MOTION CARRIED.

IV. HEARING OF CITIZENS

A. Ann Smith spoke about the Housing Authority and the Illinois Housing Development Revitalization Project.

B. Attorney Sam Bobor introduced herself, from Giffin Winning Cohen & Bodewes, the Cities Attorney.

C. Todd Volker spoke on the 2020 Census update.

V. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS

A. Police

A. The Police Department Report was presented.

Alderman Grosboll arrived at 7:23 p.m.

B. Fire

A. The Fire Department Report was presented.

VI. OFFICERS’ REPORTS

A. Mayor’s Report

1. June Water Bills. Discussion held on waving Penalties and Shut- offs for June Water Bills. A motion made by Alderman Gain seconded by Alderman Grosboll to wave penalties and shut-offs for the June Water Bills. VOTES: Allison, yes; Sonnemaker, yes; Gorman, yes; Molohon, yes; Grosboll, yes; Gain, yes. Mayor Snyder declared the MOTION CARRIED.

2. Street Department Hire. Discussion held on placing an ad for a new Street Department Full Time Employee. A motion made by Alderman Allison seconded by Alderman Gorman to proceed with the hiring of a full time employee for the Street Department. VOTES: Sonnemaker, yes; Gorman, yes; Molohon, yes; Grosboll, yes; Gain, yes; Allison, yes. Mayor Snyder declared the MOTION CARRIED.

B. Treasurer’s Report

1. The Treasures set the next Finance Meeting for June 9, 2020 7 p.m. for Bond & Interest, Repair and Replacement, Revolving Loan, Customer Utility Deposit, Grants Fund, TIF Fund, CIEG Fund, Business Tax Fund.

VI. STANDING COMMITTEES’ REPORT

None

A. Building and Grounds

B. Fire

C. Parks and Playgrounds

D. Personnel

E. Streets

F. Water/Sewer

G. Police

H. Finance

VII. SPECIAL COMMITTEES’ REPORT

None

X. Old Business

1. The Mayor had a discussion on the retaining wall between 9th and 10th Street on Rutledge. He talked with several contractors about using concrete or blocks.

2. The Easement for the water line out to the businesses on S. Rt 97 has been finalized and the Mayor has signed it. Construction will not be till fall after the crops are harvested. 3. At the next Regular Meeting we will have a discussion on the branch and leaf pickup going to one day a month for the Fall and Winter months.

4. The Treasurer said that we have received $24,000.00 of the Stimulus from the State.

5. Discussion on the Grant money from the State for the Streetscape around the Square.

6. Discussion on the City Wide Clean up.

7. Discussion on the Route 97 Project.

X. NEW BUSINESS

1. Discussion on the new Liquor Store at the Car Wash on N. 6th Street and trucks using the City streets for delivery.

2. City Attorney rejected the list of Arbitrators’for the Beatty Case.

XII. ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Alderman Gain and seconded by Alderman Gorman to adjourn the meeting. VOTES: Gain, yes; Allison, yes; Sonnemaker, yes; Gorman, yes; Molohon, yes; Grosboll, yes. Mayor Snyder declared the MOTION CARRIED. Meeting Adjourned at 7:50 p.m.

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