City of St. Elmo City Board met Sept. 2.
Here is the minutes provided by the coard:
The City Council met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. at the American Legion with the following City Officials present: Mayor Ernie Myers,
Alderman Bob Wells, Sandra Mace, Kenneth Gammon, Rick Mills, and James Russell.
Also present was Clerk Rebecca Werner. Treasurer Mary Magnus was absent.
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Board Minutes
Motion #1) Moved by Sandra Mace and seconded by Kenneth Gammon to approve the August 5, 2020 Board Meeting minutes.
Ayes: Bob Wells, Sandra Mace, Kenneth Gammon, Rick Mills, JD Russell
Approval of Treasurer's Report
Visitors: Kim Waltrip Baron Labor Day updates also handed out Labor Day pins.
Stefanie & Jacob Putnam are opening a bakery in St Elmo. Susie Flowers wanting to build a small house. St. Elmo Banner
Reports and Communications from the Mayor and Other City Officers:
• Citizen of the Year -- Will be announced on Labor Day
Reports of Standing Committees:
Chairman Report of Public Works, Sandra Mace
• Purchase a Tapping Tool
Motion #2) Moved by Sandra Mace and seconded by JD Russell to approve purchasing a tapping tool from Midwest Meter Inc for the amount of 1,700.00.
Ayes: Sandra Mace, Kenneth Gammon, Rick Mills, JD Russell, Bob Wells
• Brewbaker Drive Bid
Chairman Report of Parks, Local, Improvements & Zoning, Kenneth Gammon
• Sealing Deken Park
Motion #3) Moved by Kenneth Gammon and seconded by Bob Wells to accept the bid from K & L Sealing for the amount of $11,240.84.
Ayes: Kenneth Gammon, Rick Mills, JD Russell, Bob Wells, Sandra Mace
Chairman Report of Public Safety, Rick Mills
• Chief Brock Rich Resignation
Motion #4) Moved by Rick Mills and seconded by Sandra Mace to accept the resignation letter from Chief Brock Rich.
Ayes: Rick Mils, JD Russell, Bob Wells, Sandra Mace, Kenneth Gammon
• Personnel
• Appointment of the Chief of Police
Motion #5) Moved by Rick Mills and seconded by JD Russell to promote Officer Wade Nevergall to Chief of Police with Salary of Chief by next pay period.
Ayes: JD Russell, Bob Wells, Sandra Mace, Kenneth Gammon, Rick Mills
• Hiring Part Time Help
Motion #6) Moved by Rick Mills and seconded by JD Russell to approve hiring Part Time Officer Matthew Ledbetter.
Ayes: Bob Wells, Sandra Mace, Kenneth Gammon, Rick Mills, JD Russell
Chairman Report of Finance, Rick Mills
• Audits
Communications, Petitions, Resolutions, Orders and Ordinances:
• An Ordinance Amending Chapter 12, Division 3 of the City of St. Elmo, Fayette County, Illinois Municipal Code. (One-way street)
Motion #7) Moved by Rick Mills and seconded by Kenneth Gammon to approve to approve ORDINANCE NO. 1041 "An Ordinance Amending Chapter 12, Division 3 of the City of St. Elmo, Fayette County, Illinois Municipal Code. (One-way street) " changing 10th St. from Elm St. to Olive St. a one-way street.
Ayes: Sandra Mace, Kenneth Gammon, Rick Mills, JD Russell, Bob Wells
• Proposals to lease City Owned Real Estate City of St. Elmo, Fayette County, Illinois
Motion #8) Moved by Rick Mills and seconded by Sandra Mace to lease City Owned Real Estate belonging to City of St. Elmo located 426-428 N Main St. St Elmo IL.
Ayes: Kenneth Gammon, Rick Mills, JD Russell, Bob Wells, Sandra Mace
• Ordinance Authorizing the lease of City Property
Motion #9) Moved by Sandra Mace and Seconded by Rick Mills to approve
ORDINANCE NO. 1042 "Ordinance Authorizing the lease of City Property"
Ayes: Rick Mills, JD Russell, Bob Wells, Sandra Mace, Kenneth Gammon
• Ordinance TIF Agreement With TJ Foods, J.T. Global Inc.
Motion # 10) Moved by Rick Mills and seconded by JD Russell to use TIF Money for T. J. Foods roof.
Ayes: JD Russell, Bob Wells, Sandra Mace, Kenneth Gammon, Rick Mills
Unfinished Business:
New Business:
• Set trick or treat for October 31 st 6-8 pm
Executive Session:
Adjourn or Recess:
Motion #11) Moved by Sandra Mace and seconded by Rick Mills to adjourn the meeting at 6:58 p.m.
Ayes: Bob Wells, Sandra Mace, Kenneth Gammon, Rick Mills, JD Russell Rebecca W emer, City Clerk
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