City of Jerseyville City Council met Feb. 3
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
Mayor Kevin Stork called the regular session of the Jerseyville City Council to order Tuesday, February 3rd at City Hall beginning at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present were Commissioners Anthony Steckel, Steve Pohlman, John Miles, Jennifer Graklanoff, and Mayor Kevin Stork. City Attorney William Strang was present. City Clerk Denise Hayes took minutes.
Comm. Pohlman led the opening prayer and pledge of allegiance was recited.
MINUTES
A motion was made by Comm. Miles, seconded by Comm. Pohlman, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Roll call vote showed all voted aye, motion carried.
BILLS
A motion was made by Comm. Stork, seconded by Comm. Graklanoff, to approve the bills as presented for February 3, 2026, in the amount of $501,519.86. Roll call vote showed all voted aye, no nays, motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
A. A motion was made by Comm. Pohlman, seconded by Comm. Miles, to accept the letter of retirement from Joseph Susnig who will retire from the City/Cemetery Department as of April 3, 2026. Roll call vote showed all voted aye, no nays, motion carried.
B. A motion was made by Comm. Miles, seconded by Comm. Steckel, to approve the appointment of Laura McNicholas to the Library Board of Trustees who is filling the unexpired term of Matthew Derrick through June 30, 2027. Roll call vote showed all voted aye, no nays, motion carried.
C. A motion was made by Comm. Graklanoff, seconded by Comm. Miles, to accept the letter of resignation submitted by Scott Woelfel from the Fire Pension Board. Roll call vote showed all voted aye, no nays, motion carried.
D. A motion was made by Comm. Steckel, seconded by Comm. Graklanoff, to approve a letter of support for the Great Rivers and Routes Tourism Bureau as the State of Illinois Certified Destination Marketing Organization.
Roll call vote showed all voted aye, no nays, motion carried.
E. A motion was made by Comm. Miles, seconded by Comm. Graklanoff, to approve the reappointment of Connie Hayes to the Planning and Zoning Board with term to expire April 2027. Roll call vote showed all voted aye, no nays, motion carried.
OTHER BUSINESS:
-Director of Public Works Manns acknowledged the hours worked by City crews during recent snow event.
-Mayor Stork gave an update on the city-wide trash RFP – In consideration of the recently held public information meeting and residents feedback, the city is continuing to do research regarding this proposal as well as reevaluating the current dump site. In conjunction with this, the city is reviewing the option of offering recycling at the current dump site and determining the full cost of hauling trash from the dump site. Residents are encouraged to contact the Council members with any additional feedback.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Pat Young thanked the Council for all their hard work in their researching options the City’s trash service.
ADJOURNMENT: Being no other business to be discussed, a motion was made by Comm. Miles, seconded by Comm. Steckel, to adjourn the meeting at 6:10 p.m. Roll call vote showed all voted aye, no nays, motion carried.
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