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City of Petersburg City Council met Sept. 15.

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, Andrew Gain, Bruce Gorman, Rick Sonnemaker, and Mike Allison. Also present were City Clerk Ken Ortman, Treasurer David Frick, and City Attorney XXXXXXX. 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 Gorman to approve the agenda as presented. VOTES: Sonnemaker, yes; Gorman, yes; Molohon, yes; Gain, yes; Allison, yes. Mayor Snyder declared the MOTION CARRIED.

Alderman Nathan Grosboll arrived at 7:02 p.m.

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 Gain to approve payment of the bills as listed on the Warrant List and Accounts Payable. VOTES: Gorman, yes; Molohon, yes; Grosboll, 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 September 1, 2020 Regular Meeting. VOTES: Molohon, yes; Grosboll, yes; Gain, yes; Allison, yes; Sonnemaker, yes; Gorman, yes. Mayor Snyder declared the MOTION CARRIED.

C. A motion was made by Alderman Sonnemaker and seconded by Alderman Gain to approve the minutes of September 1, 2020 Regular Meeting Executive Session. VOTES: Grosboll, yes; Gain, yes; Allison, yes; Sonnemaker, yes; Gorman, yes, Molohon, yes. Mayor Snyder declared the MOTION CARRIED.

D. A motion was made by Alderman Gain and seconded by Alderman Gorman to approve the minutes of September 1, 2020 Personnel Committee Meeting. VOTES: Gain, yes; Allison, yes; Sonnemaker, yes; Gorman, yes; Molohon, yes; Grosboll, yes. Mayor Snyder declared the MOTION CARRIED.

E. A motion was made by Alderman Gorman and seconded by Alderman Gain to approve the minutes of September 1, 2020 Personnel Committee Executive Session Meeting. Allison, yes; Sonnemaker, yes; Gorman, yes; Molohon, yes; Grosboll, yes; Gain, yes. Mayor Snyder declared the MOTION CARRIED.

F. The Clerk informed the Alderman it is again time to review the Executive Session Minutes for availability for public inspection.

IV. HEARING OF CITIZENS

A. Michael Bechman talked about his property at the dead end of W. Washington Street about filling in a pot hole

V. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS

A. Water

1. Water Collector Georgia Ed presented her report for the month of August 2020. There are 2 adjustments and 6 payment agreements with one agreement not being upheld on the part of the customer. She also mentioned the annual 2% water rate increase that comes around in the month of September.

A motion was made by Alderman Gorman seconded by Alderman Gain to approve the Water Collectors Report, adjustments and payment agreements with the exception of agreement with account ending in 2700 which we will suspend the agreement till we can renegotiate. VOTES: Sonnemaker, yes; Gorman, yes; Molohon, yes; Grosboll, yes; Gain, yes; Allison, yes. Mayor Snyder declared the MOTION CARRIED.

2. Water Superintendent Dave Troxell presented the Water Superintendents Report.

3. Resolution 2020-04 RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT AND COMMITMENT OF LOCAL FUNDS. Made in conjunction of the Community Development Block Grant. A motion was made by Alderman Gain seconded by Alderman Allison pass Resolution 2020-04 A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT AND COMMITMENT OF LOCAL FUNDS. VOTES: Gorman, yes; Molohon, yes; Grosboll, yes; Gain, yes; Allison, yes; Sonnemaker, yes. Mayor Snyder declared the MOTION CARRIED.

4. Sewer Rates. Discussion was held in regards to the current Sewer Rates do not meet the standards for the City to apply for any Grants from the State.

B. Street

1. Street Superintendent Dave Troxell gave the Street Department Report. Our MFT oil and chip project will start next Tuesday 9/22/2020.

2. Discussion of Vineyard Hills Road and the Rutledge Street embankment.

C. Zoning

1. Zoning Administrator John Ramage presented the Zoning Report.

The Planning Commission had held meetings in regards to changing some R-1 parcels to B-1 and a new B-2 category. The change would take the West side of 6th street all the way to the Dollar Store to B-1 or a B-2 zoning. A motion made by Alderman Allison seconded by Alderman Gain to approve the recommendations of the Planning Commission to change the first two properties south of Taylor street to B-1 and the rest of the west side of 6th street to B-2 and the last two parcels off 7th street next to Dollar General to B-1. VOTES: Molohon, yes; Grosboll, yes; Gain, yes; Allison, yes; Sonnemaker, yes; Gorman, yes. Mayor Snyder declared the MOTION CARRIED.

2. Discussion by the Council about Home Rule vs. Non-Home Rule Communities.

3. Appoint new Zoning Administrator. The Mayor brought forth the name of Darrell Blair to be appointed as the Zoning Administrator. A motion was made by Alderman Gain seconded by Alderman Sonnemaker to approve the Mayors appointment of Darrell Blair as Zoning Administrator as October 1, 2020. VOTES: Grosboll, yes; Gain, yes; Allison, yes; Sonnemaker, yes; Gorman, yes, Molohon, yes. Mayor Snyder declared the MOTION CARRIED.

4. Resolution 2020-5, A RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT THE REHABILITATION OF FORMER 74 UNITS PUBLIC HOUSING LUKIN’S LANDING AND FUTURE NEW CONSTRUCTION, TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THE CITY OF PETERSBURG, ILLINOIS. A motion made by Alderman Gorman seconded by Alderman Grosboll to pass Resolution 2020-05 RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT THE REHABILITATION OF FORMER PUBLIC HOUSING UNITS AND FUTURE NEW CONSTRUCTION, TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THE CITY OF PETERSBURG, ILLINOIS. VOTES: Gain, yes; Allison, yes; Sonnemaker, yes; Gorman, yes; Molohon, yes; Grosboll, yes. Mayor Snyder declared the MOTION CARRIED.

VI. OFFICERS’ REPORTS

A. Mayor’s Report

1. City Wide Clean-up. The Mayor discussed the bid from A-Team Disposal for City Wide Clean-up. The bid vs. how many dumpsters (20) it took last year to cover the City, would cost the City $14,000. By consensus the Council opted to hold a Semi City Wide Pick-up this year with 6 dumpsters down as City Street Department, first come first serve November 4,5,6, 2020 and budget for it next year.

2. Trick or Treating. The Council discussed trick or treating and did not sanctioned Trick or Treating this year and to leave it up to each individual family to decide on their own if they want to participate.

B. Treasurer’s Report

1. The Treasures report was presented. A motion made by Alderman Gorman seconded by Alderman Gain to approve the Treasures Report as presented. VOTES: Allison, yes; Sonnemaker, yes; Gorman, yes; Molohon, yes; Grosboll, yes; Gain, yes. Mayor Snyder declared the

MOTION CARRIED.

2. Closing of Accounts. The Treasurer would like to close out two (2) accounts that are no longer being utilized. The first one is the Benjamin Stephenson Fund 30-00-XXX and the Department of Community Development (Revolving Loan Fund) 20-00-XXX. A motion made by Alderman Gorman seconded by Alderman Allison that we close the Benjamin Stephenson Fund 30-00-XXX and the Department of Community Development (Revolving Loan Fund) 20-00-XXX for lack of usage.

VOTES: Sonnemaker, yes; Gorman, yes; Molohon, yes; Grosboll, yes; Gain, yes; Allison, yes. Mayor Snyder declared the MOTION CARRIED.

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. Alderman Sonnemaker asked what we were going to do with the funds we got from the sale of the Bulldozer.

X. NEW BUSINESS

1. Alderman Molohon asked for a constituent that is taking Law Enforcement Classes and request the procedures to do a Ride A Long with the Police Department.

XII. ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Alderman Gain and seconded by Alderman Sonnemaker to adjourn the meeting. VOTES: Molohon, yes; Grosboll, yes; Gain, yes; Allison, yes; Sonnemaker, yes; Gorman, yes. Mayor Snyder declared the MOTION CARRIED. Meeting Adjourned at 8:35 p.m.

https://www.petersburgil.org/documents/328/9.15.20_Regular_Meeting_Minutes.pdf