March, 2016 Stories | Metro East Sun

Edwardsville Finance Committee reviews 2016 budget, cable provider fees in recent meeting

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 30, 2016

In a recent Finance Committee meeting for the City of Edwardsville, the group discussed an ordinance that would authorize the imposition of both a cable and video service provider fee and PEG Access Support Fee.

Edwardsville Public Safety Committee meets to examine police, fire department issues

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 30, 2016

The Public Safety Committee for the City of Edwardsville recently met to hear from the police and fire departments, discuss various items of note and approve a resolution authorizing the mayor and city clerk to execute an easement with Ameren Illinois Company.

Granite City Council approves new bookstore at 1400 Niedringhaus

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 30, 2016

Granite City Council recently convened, under the supervision of Mayor Ed Hagnauer, to approve construction of A Novel Idea - Bookstore & More at 1400 Niedringhaus in a district zoned D-1 Arts and Entertainment.

Edwardsville Public Library gets ready for today's board meeting

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 30, 2016

The board of trustees for the Edwardsville Public Library will meet at 7 p.m. today, March 30, in the Community Meeting Room to discuss committee reports from the Building, Personnel, ELF and Finance committees.

Village of Maryville set to host caucus meeting

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 30, 2016

The Village of Maryville will hold a caucus meeting at 6:30 p.m. today, March 30, to discuss the village’s phone system, bids for a replacement stand pipe at the water tower and calendar updates for the year.

Collinsville City Council examines host of ordinances in recent meeting

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 30, 2016

The City Council for the City of Collinsville recently met in the Council Chambers to examine and approve a host of ordinances.

Spring Community Expo held in Troy, Maryville, St. Jacob and Marine

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 30, 2016

The Chamber of Commerce for Troy, Maryville, St. Jacob and the Marine area recently held its annual Spring Community Expo, which featured 80 vendors, more than 2,500 Easter eggs and an appearance by the Easter Bunny.

Hofmeister Jeff and Hofmeister Stephanie acquire 100 Eastwood Drive, Collinsville

By Metro East Sun | Mar 30, 2016

On March 30, 2016, Hofmeister Jeff and Hofmeister Stephanie purchased a two bedroom home at 100 Eastwood Drive, Collinsville from Huff Paige L. for $86,500.

Edwardsville Public Services Committee to consider IDOT road-upkeep resolution

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 29, 2016

The Edwardsville Public Services Committee is expected to discuss and possibly approve an Illinois Department of Transportation resolution for maintenance of highways and streets by municipality under the Illinois Highway Code for $420,000 during its meeting 5:30 p.m. today at City Hall.

Troy's Third Annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast set for May 5

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 26, 2016

During a recent Troy City Council meeting, Mayor Allen Adomite announced that the Third Annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast will be held at 7 a.m., Thursday, May 5, with guest speaker Lisa Guilliams from Twigs For Kids

St. Jacob mayor's meeting set for April 28

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 26, 2016

During a St. Jacob Board of Trustees meeting last month, Mayor Richard Shiefer announced that he will be hosting a Mayor's meeting and dinner at 6 p.m., April 28, at the Community Center, 108 W. 2nd St.

Pontoon Beach board of trustees approves increase for treasurer compensation

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 26, 2016

The board of trustees for the Village of Pontoon Beach met recently to discuss a host of resolutions and ordinances, including one to increase the monetary compensation of city treasurer and comptroller Scott Oney.

Granite City Downtown Committee considers Rise Community Group proposal

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 25, 2016

The Downtown Committee for Granite City recently approved negotiations with Rise Community Group, a nonprofit organization that is interested in redeveloping the Y.M.C.A. in Granite City into 40-45 units, with studio and retail spaces.

Glen Carbon reschedules board meeting to March 29

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 25, 2016

The Village of Glen Carbon recently canceled a board of trustees meeting that was supposed to take place on Tuesday, March 22, and announced that all topics from that meeting will be discussed at a special board meeting at 7 p.m., Tuesday, March 29.

Alton Civil Service Commission discusses updating its guidelines

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 25, 2016

During a recent Alton Civil Service Commission meeting, City Attorney James Schrempf discussed the need for updating the Civil Service rules to meet new legal standards.

Alton Building and Zoning department requesting bids for asbestos removal project

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 25, 2016

The City of Alton is accepting bids for asbestos removal at 1120 Long Avenue.

First Baptist Church of Maryville to host the Mayor’s Annual Prayer Dinner

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 25, 2016

The Village of Maryville will hold the Mayor’s Annual Prayer Dinner at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 5, at the First Baptist Church of Maryville, 7110 State Route 162.

Village of Pontoon Beach considers various resolutions

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 24, 2016

The Village of Pontoon Beach held a board meeting in which it examined a resolution authorizing the village attorney to take action for the demolition of 3930 Central Lane.

Alton Police Pension Board considers revisions to pension fund rules

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 24, 2016

The Police Pension Board for the City of Alton met recently to consider possible revisions to the rules governing the Police Pension Fund, which was last amended in 2001.