City of Jerseyville City Council met March 9.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
The Jerseyville City Council held their regular meeting at the Jerseyville City Hall at 6:00 p.m. via teleconference due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The public was invited to attend by calling the teleconference phone number.
ROLL CALL: Present were Commissioners Kevin Stork, Steve Pohlman, Zach Crawford, and Nick Bexheti. Mayor William Russell was absent. City Attorney William Strang was present via teleconference.
Comm. Pohlman led the opening prayer and Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
A motion was made by Comm. Bexheti, seconded by Comm. Pohlman, to approve the minutes from the meeting held Tuesday, February 23, 2021. Roll call vote showed all voted aye, no nays, motion carried.
A motion was made by Comm. Crawford, seconded by Comm. Bexheti, to approve the bills as presented for March 9, 2021 in the amount of $285,372.17. Roll call vote showed all voted aye, no nays, motion carried.
A motion was made by Comm. Pohlman, seconded by Comm. Bexheti to approve the extension agreement between the City of Jerseyville and JEM Fire Protection Association Inc., in the amount of $30,000.00 per year from May 1, 2021 to April 24, 2024. Fire Chief Norman mentioned to the Council JEM is currently paying $27,000.00 a year since 2000. He will be presenting this agreement to the JEM Board at their meeting tomorrow evening and will explain the increase is due to overall costs our Department has incurred. Roll call vote showed all voted aye, no nays, motion carried.
A motion was made by Comm. Bexheti, seconded by Comm. Crawford, to approve the application received from Stadium Theatre (E.D. Investments, Inc.) for a commercial building grant as recommended by the TIF Advisory Board. Director of Building and Zoning Soer mentioned the total project cost is $25,989.00 with a grant amount being requested for $12,949.00. Roll call vote showed all ayes, no nays, motion carried.
The application for Connolly Flooring presented for approval and recommended by the TIF Advisory Board was tabled. Director of Building and Zoning Soer stated after speaking with Mr. Heitzig, part owner, who was present at the Council meeting, said they would like to submit an amended application to the TIF Advisory Board due to the need to make more repairs than expected originally. Hopefully will be able to present to Council at the next meeting in two weeks if approved by TIF Advisory Board.
A motion was made by Comm. Pohlman, seconded by Comm. Crawford, to purchase a 2007 E-One Quest 75’ Quint fire truck from Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus in the amount of $300,000.00. As stated by Fire Chief Norman, the bid on this truck was $80,000.00 less than the original asking price and they are including $20,000.00 worth of repairs and equipment. There will be some additional cost in the future for added equipment. He is expecting the fire truck to be ready in two months and the vendor did mention if they fire truck does not fit in the firehouse, they will take it back. The vendor is asking for 25% down or $75,000.00 to be paid as soon as possible. Roll call vote showed all ayes, no nays, motion carried.
Under new business, Director of Public Works Manns, informed the Council there will be a pre-bid opening for East Pearl parking lot tomorrow. There will also be a public hearing for Hollow Avenue Project on March 20, 2021 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
No public comment.
A motion was made by Comm. Bexheti, seconded by Comm. Pohlman, to go into closed session to discuss personnel. Roll call vote showed all voted aye, no nays, motion carried.
With no further business to be discussed, a motion was made by Comm. Pohlman, seconded by Comm. Bexheti to adjourn. Roll call showed all voted aye, no nays, motion carried.
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