Sangamon Sun

City of Petersburg City Council met Nov. 3.

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

I. CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Rick Snyder called the City Council to order at 7:02 p.m.

II. PRELIMINARY MATTERS

A. Members present were Mayor Rick Snyder, Aldermen Kevin Molohon, Nathan Grosboll, Andrew Gain, and Mike Allison. 

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


Alderman Sonnemaker arrived at 7:03 p.m.

III. CITY CLERK

A. The City Clerk presented the Warrant List and Accounts Payable.

A motion was made by Alderman Molohon and seconded by Alderman Gain to approve payment of the bills as listed on the Warrant List and Accounts Payable as presented. VOTES: Molohon, yes; Grosboll, yes; Gain, yes; Allison, yes; Sonnemaker, yes. Mayor Snyder declared the MOTION CARRIED.

B. A motion was made by Alderman Molohon and seconded by Alderman Allison to approve the minutes of October 20, 2020 Regular Meeting as amended. VOTES: Molohon, abstain; Grosboll, yes; Gain, abstain; Allison, yes; Sonnemaker, yes. Mayor Snyder declared the MOTION CARRIED.

C. A motion made by Alderman Sonnemaker seconded by Alderman Grosboll to approve the Executive Session minutes of October 20, 2020 as presented. VOTES: Grosboll, yes; Gain, abstain; Allison, yes; Sonnemaker, yes; Molohon, abstain. Mayor Snyder declared the MOTION CARRIED.

D. A motion made by Alderman Gain seconded by Alderman Sonnemaker to approve the Appropriations Hearing FYE May 30, 2021 minutes as presented. VOTES: Gain, yes; Allison, yes; Sonnemaker, yes; Molohon, abstain; Grosboll, yes. Mayor Snyder declared the MOTION CARRIED.

IV. HEARING OF CITIZENS

None

V. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS

A. Police

1. Assistant Chief Mike Nichols presented the Police Report.

The call numbers were presented. On the 24th and 31st they did traffic control for parades.

They have had 6 applicants for the openings in April out of those 6 only one is still interested. On this last go round we had 2. Of those 3 one is interested in Full Time and 2 are interested in Part Time.

The Torus has a recall. Parts are available, they will get it up to Landmark Ford next week.

They got a bid on tires for the 2008 Durango.

Discussion was held on the new Hire.


B. Fire

1. Chief Pat Rebbe gave the Fire Department Report.

The Department ran 26 calls for the Month of October.

The Department assisted with the downed Ameren power lines on 9th and Rutledge.

Truck 1 failed inspection because it is having an issue with the passenger side main list cylinder. They are in the process of getting it fixed and dispatch has been notified and Sherman FD has been put on automatic for the high rise and downtown structure fires.

C. Zoning

1. Zoning Administrators John Ramage/Duey Blair presented

Ordinance 2020-08.

AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING THE PROPERTIES LOCATED BY PIN: 11- 14-500-004 (common address unavailable); AND PIN: 11-11-422-003 (common address unavailable) TO B-1, BUSINESS COMMERCIAL DISTRICT.

A motion made by Alderman Gain seconded by Alderman Grosboll to approve Ordinance 2020-08 AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING THE PROPERTIES LOCATED BY PIN: 11-14-500-004 (common address unavailable); AND PIN: 11-11-422-003 (common address unavailable) TO B-1, BUSINESS COMMERCIAL DISTRICT. VOTES: Allison, yes; Sonnemaker, yes; Molohon, yes; Grosboll, yes; Gain, yes. Mayor Snyder declared the MOTION CARRIED.

2. Discussion on the upcoming Planning Commission Meeting for November 16, 2020 on the B-2 restrictions.

3. TIF Application for 108 S 6th Street. Lucky’s on the Square/Bar which is located in the old Lucky 8 Building, 108 S 6th Street.

Presented a Façade Improvement Grant Application and Agreement.

Discussion was held. A motion made by Alderman Allison seconded by Alderman Grosboll to approve the Grant Application and Agreement for Lucky’s On The Square/Bar in the amount of up to $6,000.00.

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


VI. OFFICERS’ REPORTS

A. Mayor’s Report

1. Discussion on Dining on the Square. The mayor asked if The City would like to continue to have the outdoor dining thru out the winter.

2. Discussion on the Hiring at the Library. Andrew Gain is the Council representative.

B. Treasurer’s Report

None

VI. STANDING COMMITTEES’ REPORT

None

VII. SPECIAL COMMITTEES’ REPORT

None

X. Old Business

1. New Skid Steer is in and ended up costing the City about $8,000.00.

2. Alderman Sonnemaker asked about the engineer’s specs for the Vinyard Hills Road Dry Dam and culvert.

X. NEW BUSINESS

1. IMRF ballot instructions. Discussion was held on who to vote for in the 2020 IMRF Executive Trustee Election. A Resolution will be presented at the next meeting for Council approval.

XII. ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Alderman Gain and seconded by Alderman Sonnemaker to adjourn the meeting. VOTES: Gain, yes; Allison, yes; Sonnemaker, yes; Molohon, yes; Grosboll, yes. Mayor Snyder declared the MOTION CARRIED. Meeting Adjourned at 7:55 p.m.

https://www.petersburgil.org/documents/328/4_-_11.3.20_Regular_Meeting_Minutes.pdf