Metro East Sun

City of Jerseyville City Council met March 19.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

ROLL CALL

PRAYER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIENCE

APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2024

APPROVE THE BILLS AS PRESENTED FOR MARCH 19, 2024

NEW BUSINESS

A. Discussion And Possible Motion To Approve An Extension Agreement Between The City Of Jerseyville And Jem Fire Protection Association Inc For Five Years Beginning May 1, 2024 Through April 30, 2028

B. Discussion And Possible Motion To Approve An Ordinance To Increase The Annual Dump Permit Fee To $160.00 Beginning May 1, 2024 Through April 30, 2025

C. Discussion And Possible Motion To Approve A Certificate Of Authority By Vote Allowing The Mayor, City Clerk, And Director Of Public Works To Enter Into Contracts And Or Joint Participation Agreements On Behalf Of The City Of Jerseyville With The State Of Illinois And Any Of Its Agencies

D. Discussion And Possible Motion To Approve The Director Of Tourism And Community Development To Attend The Illinois Tax Increment Association And Illinois Enterprise Zone Association 2024 Spring Conference To Be Held In Springfield, Illinois May 1st Through May 3rd

E. Discussion And Possible Motion To Approve The City Clerk And Assistant Deputy Clerk To Attend The Municipal Clerks Of Illinois Summer Seminar To Be Held In Champaign, Illinois On April 4th And April 5th

F. Discussion And Possible Motion To Approve Jersey County Business Association To Utilize City Center Plaza For The Farmer’s And Artisan Market Every Tuesday From 4:00 To 7:00 P.M. Beginning Tuesday, June 18th Until The End Of September

G. Discussion And Possible Motion To Approve A Request From The Jersey County Business Association To Waive The Rental Fee For Their Usage Of City Center Plaza For The Farmer’s And Artisan Market

OTHER BUSINESS

-Solicitors – Per City Code (4-4C-1), Any person who shall go in and upon private residences, business establishments or offices in the city for the purpose of soliciting orders for the purchase of any merchandise or commodity, or for the purpose of accepting contributions for any purpose or for the purpose of distribution of information literature which may eventually lead to a sale of any merchandise or commodity shall be deemed a “solicitor” and must obtain a license from the City of Jerseyville and pay license fee after having completed a background check with the Police Department. Hours to solicit are limited to Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. only. Residents should always ask to see a solicitor’s City of Jerseyville issued license at the first initial contact. Any concerns should be made known to the Police Department 618-498-2131 or City Hall 618-498-3312.

-Deadline to register for TBall, Pitching Machine, and 10u-14u Baseball/Softball is March 23rd. The following options are available to register: Pick up registration form at Recreation Office located at 515 Mound Street, print registration form from JCUSD 100 Virtual Backpack, or online at www.signupville.com

-Solar Eclipse Monday, April 8th – A total solar eclipse will be visible from much of southern Illinois starting at 12:45 p.m. with Jerseyville seeing 97% coverage of the sun at 2:01 p.m. A limited supply of the ISOcertified eclipse glasses will be available at City Hall that will allow you to safely view the eclipse. Stop by City Hall to pick up glasses before April 8th and watch the eclipse with fellow amateur astronomers at the Library or any public spaces in town. For more information, please call City Hall at 618-498-3312.

PUBLIC COMMENT

ADJOURNMENT

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