City of Petersburg City Council met Jan. 26.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Rick Snyder called the City Council to order at 7.05 p.m.
II. PRELIMINARY MATTERS
A. Members present were Mayor Rick Snyder, Aldermen Kevin Molohon, Nathan Grosboll, Andrew Gain, Bruce Gorman, Rick Sonnemaker, and Mike Allison. Also present were City Clerk Ken Ortman, Treasurer David Frick, and City Attorney Sam Bobor.
B. A motion was made by Alderman Gain and seconded by Alderman Allison to approve the agenda as amended. VOTES: Sonnemaker, yes; Gorman, yes; Molohon, yes; Grosboll, yes; Gain, yes; Allison, yes. Mayor Snyder declared the MOTION CARRIED.
III. MAYOR
A. Resolution 2021-01 Motor Fuel Tax. The Council held discussion on the 2021 Motor Fuel Tax. A motion made by Alderman Gorman seconded by Alderman Gain to approve Resolution 2021-01 RESOLUTION FOR MAINTENANCE UNDER THE ILLINOIS HIGHWAY CODE. VOTES: Gorman, yes; Molohon, yes; Grosboll, yes; Gain, yes; Allison, yes; Sonnemaker, yes. Mayor Snyder declared the MOTION CARRIED.
B. Review of City Code 24-48 and 24- 49 pertaining to water meters and yokes. Discussion was held on the State Plumbing Code as it pertains to our City Code 24-48 and 24-49. A motion was made by Alderman Gorman and seconded by Alderman Gain to review our City Code 24-48 and 24-49 for plumbing and water lines to bring it into compliance with the State Plumbing Code. VOTES: Molohon, yes; Grosboll, yes; Gain, yes; Allison, yes; Sonnemaker, yes; Gorman, yes. Mayor Snyder declared the MOTION CARRIED.
IV. HEARING OF CITIZENS
1. Craig Reincke Spoke on the location of the new Dog Park.
V. Mayor (con’t)
C. Executive Session Compensation for certain individuals. A motion made by Alderman Gorman seconded by Alderman Gain to go into Executive Session to discuss Compensation for certain individuals. VOTES: Grosboll, yes; Gain, yes; Allison, yes; Sonnemaker, yes; Gorman, yes, Molohon, yes. Mayor Snyder declared the MOTION CARRIED. Entered Executive Session at 7:25 p.m.
D. Return from Executive Session. A motion made by Alderman Gain seconded by Alderman Allison to return to Regular Session. VOTES: Gain, yes; Allison, yes; Sonnemaker, yes; Gorman, yes; Molohon, yes; Grosboll, yes. Mayor Snyder declared the MOTION CARRIED. Returned to Regular Session at 7:39 p.m.
E. Leaf Burning Ordinances. Discussion held on leaf burning hours change. A motion made by Alderman Gorman seconded by Alderman Gain to change the hours of leaf burning. A motion made by Alderman Gorman seconded by Alderman Gain to amend section 9-9(C)(2) No burning shall commence prior to 10:00 a.m., nor shall it be allowed later than sunset, except during the calendar months of October and November, during which on burning shall commence prior to 8:00 a.m., nor shall it be allowed (striking) later than one hour past sunset (inserting) past 4 p.m. VOTES: Allison, yes; Sonnemaker, yes; Gorman, yes; Molohon, yes; Grosboll, yes; Gain, yes. Mayor Snyder declared the MOTION CARRIED.
F. Discussion and information on the Bed and Breakfast at 324 W. Jackson Street.
XII. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Alderman Gain and seconded by Alderman Gorman to adjourn the meeting. VOTES: Sonnemaker, yes; Gorman, yes; Molohon, yes; Grosboll, yes; Gain, yes; Allison, yes. Mayor Snyder declared the MOTION CARRIED. Meeting Adjourned at 7:48 p.m.
https://www.petersburgil.org/documents/328/5_-_2.26.21_Special_Meeting_Minutes.pdf
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