City of Jerseyville City Council met Dec. 9.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
Mayor William Russell called the regular session of the Jerseyville City Council to order on Friday, December 9, 2022, at City Hall beginning at 12:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present were Commissioners Kevin Stork, Steve Pohlman (teleconference), Zach Crawford, Nick Bexheti and Mayor Russell. Attorney William Strang was present.
Commissioner Pohlman led the opening prayer and pledge of allegiance was recited.
NEW BUSINESS
A. A motion was made by Comm. Stork, seconded by Comm. Crawford, to approve an ordinance amending the Jerseyville City Code, Title 6, Chapter 5, Article C, section 6-5C 7, banning controlled substances known as “MDPV” or “Bath Salts”, by adding “Delta-8” and “Delta-9 THC in excess of .3% concentration” to the heading and in various paragraphs and subparagraphs of said section as a banned controlled substance, and defining the same. City Attorney Strang stated this ordinance will allow the City Council is try and preempt the availability of harmful substances as stated in ordinance within our community. Roll call vote showed all voted aye, no nays, motion carried.
B. A motion was made by Comm. Stork, seconded by Comm. Bexheti, to approve an ordinance establishing a moratorium regarding opening a retail establishment for the sale and distribution of cannabis paraphernalia and related supplies for ninety (90) days. City Attorney Strang stated this will allow the Planning and Zoning Board to do a study to determine and make a recommendation to the Council as to where these types of establishments should be located within the City. Roll call vote showed all voted aye, no nays, motion carried.
OTHER BUSINESS
No other business.
Public Comment
No public comment.
ADJOURNMENT
Being no other business to be discussed, a motion was made by Comm. Stork, seconded by Comm. Crawford, to adjourn the meeting at 12:09 p.m. Roll call vote showed all voted aye, no nays, motion carried.
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