City of Harrisburg City Council met Jan. 5.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
The Harrisburg City Council met on January 05, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. in the Council Room of City Hall, Harrisburg, IL.
Mayor John McPeek called the meeting to order. Mayor John McPeek presided over the meeting with Commissioners Raymond Gunning, Roger Angelly, Rupert Johnson and Ron Morse answering roll call.
Pastor Jerry Wells from Dorrisville Social Brethren Church led the group in prayer and Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Raymond Gunning made the motion to approve the consent agenda.
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Seconded by Commissioner Roger Angelly. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.
Attorney Kolby Smithpeters readdressed the livestock ordinance. Council had an open discussion regarding allowing chickens inside city limits. The ordinance will allow up to six chickens per household, must be in a coup with specifications listed in the ordinance or fenced in enclosure at all times, no roosters or other livestock allowed. There will be a $50.00 per coup license fee and an annual renewal of $25.00 per coup. This will be monitored by the Code Enforcer. Council chose to table this ordinance for further review.
Commissioner Roger Angelly asked to table the ordinance regarding liability repair/damage to water meter ordinance. He would like to make some changes.
Mayor John McPeek thanked the Water/Sewer and Street/Alley department for their hard work during the cold days. He asked the citizens to please stop littering. Commissioner Roger Angelly thanked all employees for their hard work.
Commissioner Ron Morse made the motion to adjourn. Seconded by Commissioner Rupert Johnson. A roll call vote was taken with all present voting yes. Motion carried.
Adjourn: 8:06 a.m.
https://www.thecityofharrisburgil.com/minutes
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