The West Frankfort City Council met Dec. 13 to approve annual tax levy.
Here is the meeting's agenda, as provided by the council:
"The City of West Frankfort City Council is located at 110 N Jefferson St, West Frankfort, IL 62896."
AGENDA
Regular Council Meeting
Wednesday, December 13, 2016
at 7:00 p.m.
PRAYER
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE NOVEMBER 22, 2016 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AND THE NOVEMBER 30, 2016 SPECIAL MEETING.
APPROVAL TO PAY THE BILLS.
APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF A FIREFIGHTER FOR
THE CITY OF WEST FRANKFORT FIRE DEPARTMENT
DISCUSSION, WITH POSSIBLE ACTION, REGARDING APPROVAL OF A CLASS “D” LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION FROM CLUBHOUSE GRILLE FOR A DINE-IN RESTAURANT.
APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE MAKING THE ANNUAL TAX LEVY FOR THE CITY OF WEST FRANKFORT, ILLINOIS, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING ON THE FIRST DAY OF MAY, 2016 AND ENDING ON THE LAST DAY OF APRIL 2017.
APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF WEST FRANKFORT TO ENTER INTO A REAL ESTATE PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH DAVID AND REBECCA WALLACE.
APPROVAL TO ACCEPT BIDS FOR DEMOLITION OF PROPERTIES AND PROCEED WITH DEMOLITION.
APPROVAL TO RENEW GALLAGHER BASSETT SERVICES AS THE CITY’S THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE PERIOD OF 12/31/2015 – 12/31/2016 REGARDING WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIMS FOR A MINIMUM CLAIM HANDLING FEE OF $18,346.00.
DISCUSSION, WITH POSSIBLE ACTION, REGARDING A REDUCTION IN FEES FOR VETERANS, ACTIVE MILITARY AND SENIORS 65 AND OLDER FOR THE PURCHASE OF LAKE PERMITS.
APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT FOR ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF WEST FRANKFORT AND THE FRANKLIN COUNTY BOARD.
APPROVAL FOR PAYMENT OF AN INVOICE FROM FOWLER HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,500.00 REGARDING THE WEST FRANKFORT MALL.
APPROVAL FOR PAYMENT OF AN ENGINEERING INVOICE FROM BROWN AND ROBERTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,471.88 REGARDING FACTORY OUTLET LOOP EXTENSION PROJECT.
APPROVAL FOR PAYMENT OF AN ENGINEERING INVOICE FROM BROWN AND ROBERTS IN THE ANOUNT OF $5,475.80 REGARDING THE ST. LOUIS STREET FAU DESIGN PROJECT.
APPROVAL FOR PAYMENT OF AN INVOICE FROM JOPLIN SALVAGE IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,800.00 REGARDING AN EMERGENCY DEMOLITION OF A HOUSE AND CARPORT AT 610 E. OAK STREET FOR THE CODES DEPARTMENT.
APPROVAL FOR PAYMENT OF AN INVOICE FROM DENNIS UHLS, C.P.A. IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,900.00 REGARDING THE 2016 AUDIT AND ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT.
OFFICER REPORTS.
BUILDING AND SIGN PERMITS.
AUDIENCE QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS.
APPROVAL TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS, PERSONNEL, RIGHT OF WAY ACQUISITION AND/OR PENDING LITIGATION, WITH POSSIBLE ACTION.
APPROVAL OF A MOTION TO RETURN TO OPEN SESSION.
MAYOR TO ADJOURN MEETING.