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Madison City Council met May 2.

Here is the minutes provided by the Council:

The City Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Hamm at 6:30 p.m. followed by a request for roll call. Present were Alderpersons Jenkins, Bridick, Vrabec, Hampsey, Foley, Riskovsky, Haynes and Gardner. Absent: None

All present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

It was moved by Alderman Vrabec, seconded by Alderman Haynes, to approve the 2017 appointments per attached list. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Jenkins, Bridick, Foley, Riskovsky, Hampsey, Vrabec, Gardner and Haynes. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.

It was moved by Alderman Haynes, seconded by Alderman Vrabec, to approve appointments to Aldermanic Committees per attached list. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Jenkins, Bridick, Foley, Riskovsky, Hampsey, Vrabec, Gardner and Haynes. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.

It was moved by Alderman Hampsey, seconded by Alderman Haynes, to approve the promotion of Jacob Quade to full-time patrolman effective April 11, 2017. Voice vote as follows: eight (8) ayes; no nays. Absent: None. Motion carried.

Member of the Public Sherrie Hare, Mt. Nebo Missionary Baptist Church was unable to attend meeting to address the Council.

There were no reports from Building Inspector Broadway, Public Works Director Treadway and Fire Chief Bridick. Health Inspector Shelby was absent. Chief of Police burns reported that he received request from Rena Williams to hold candlelight visual on May 13, 2017 at 7 p.m. on the parking lot of the Madison Market (formerly Farm Fresh). He will have police officers available for security purposes and will contact other municipalities for assistance. There being no other reports of the Department Officers, it was moved by Alderman Haynes, seconded by Alderman Riskovsky, to accept the reports of the Department Officers. Voice vote as follows: eight (8) ayes; no nays. Absent: None. Motion carried.

It was moved by Alderman Vrabec, seconded by Alderman Bridick, to open and approve bids for sale of surplus property located at 1800 Block of 4th Street. Voice vote as follows: eight (8) ayes; no nays. Absent: None. Motion carried.

It was moved by Alderman Vrabec, seconded by Alderman Haynes, to approve the bid from Rita Walker for surplus property located at 1800 Block of 4th Street in the amount of $500.00. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Jenkins, Bridick, Foley, Riskovsky, Hampsey, Vrabec, Gardner and Haynes. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.

It was moved by Alderman Vrabec, seconded by Alderwoman Jenkins, to approve to hold a Finance Committee meeting on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. at city Hall to discuss personnel, budget and City reorganization. Voice vote as follows: eight (8) ayes; no nays. Absent: None. Motion carried.

Aldermanic Committee Reports are as follows:

It was moved by Alderman Vrabec, seconded by Alderman Bridick, to open and approve bids for sale of surplus property located at 822 Lee Street. One bid was received and awarded to Richard Kierski in the amount of $660.00. Voice vote as follows: eight (8) ayes; no nays. Absent: None. Motion carried.

It was moved by Alderman Vrabec, seconded by Alderman Hampsey, to suspend Rule 38 of Ordinance 549. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Jenkins, Bridick, Vrabec, Hampsey, Foley, Riskovsky, Haynes and Gardner. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.

It was moved by Alderman Hampsey, seconded by Alderman Bridick, to approve Ordinance #1804 “An Ordinance Regarding Salaries and Wages.” Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Jenkins, Bridick, Foley, Riskovsky, Hampsey, Vrabec, Gardner and Haynes. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.

It was moved by Alderman Foley, seconded by Alderman Haynes, to approve a temporary construction crossing at 650 Madison Road. Voice vote as follows: eight (8) ayes; no nays. Absent: None. Motion carried.

Alderwoman Jenkins asked Public Works Director Treadway about when will be start the season spraying for mosquitoes. Mayor Hamm informed the Council that we will be starting soon.

It was moved by Alderman Gardner, seconded by Alderman Haynes, to approve a contract for a new Pavilion for the city of Madison. Voice vote as follows: eight (8) ayes; no nays. Absent: None. Motion carried.

It was moved by Alderman Foley, seconded by Alderman Haynes, to accept the resignation of Dawn Davis from the Police Pension Board. Voice vote as follows: eight (8) ayes; no nays. Absent: None. Motion carried.

It was moved by Alderman Foley, seconded by Alderman Haynes, to accept the resignation of Autumn Morelan as Police Dispatcher. Voice vote as follows: eight (8) ayes; no nays. Absent: None. Motion carried.

There was no old business needing to be addressed and no Attorney presentation of Petitions, Resolutions and Ordinances and no Attorney report.

It was moved by Alderman Hampsey, seconded by Alderman Haynes, to approve letter for inclusion in the Madison County Community Development Block Grant for fiscal year 2018- 2020. Voice vote as follows: eight (8) ayes; no nays. Absent: None. Motion carried.

It was moved by Alderman Hampsey, seconded by Alderman Riskovsky, to approve meeting dates for City Council of Madison City from June 2017 through May 29, 2018. Voice vote as follows: eight (8) ayes; no nays. Absent: None. Motion carried.

It was moved by Alderman Vrabec, seconded by Alderman Riskovsky, to approve 3% increase for Street Department and Police Dispatcher for contract negotiations. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Jenkins, Bridick, Foley, Riskovsky, Hampsey, Vrabec, Gardner and Haynes. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.

There were no other reports by Mayor Hamm and no executive session.

There being no other business, it was moved by Alderman Haynes, seconded by Alderman Riskovsky to adjourn the meeting at 7:00 p.m. The next Council meeting will be at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at the Madison City Hall.

http://www.cityofmadisonil.com/Minutes/05-02-17.pdf