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Massac County Clerk Hailey Miles administers the oath of office to newly reelected Metropolis City Council members (from left) Al Wagner (Ward 3), Brian Anderson (Ward 2), Chuck Short (Ward 1) and Jeremy Holley (Ward 4) prior to the start of the Monday, May 8 meeting. The four incumbents were reelected during the April 4 Consolidated Election.
The Metropolis City Council showed its support for Ward 1 alderwoman Michele Longworth by donning pink shirts and/or pink ribbon pins during its meeting on Monday, May 8. Longworth learned the previous week she has Stage 1 breast cancer. She is backed by (from left) Chad Lewis, Mayor Don Canada, City Clerk Jan Adams, Jeremy Holley, Chuck Short, Al Wagner, Dylan Chambers, Darryl Neill and City Attorney Andrew Leonard. Longworth was a little late and realized after sitting down that Neill had a pink shirt on, then she saw Chambers and then “I looked around to see everyone had on pink or a pink breast cancer pin. Then, I realized they did it to support me. It just really warmed my heart. Having friends and community members praying for and supporting me is just overwhelming. I’m so grateful. Metropolis folks are just super!” A GoFundMe account — gofund.me/cdb7eab2 — has been started to assist Longworth with medical expenses.
Massac County Clerk Hailey Miles administers the oath of office to newly reelected Metropolis City Council members (from left) Al Wagner (Ward 3), Brian Anderson (Ward 2), Chuck Short (Ward 1) and Jeremy Holley (Ward 4) prior to the start of the Monday, May 8 meeting. The four incumbents were reelected during the April 4 Consolidated Election.
The Metropolis City Council showed its support for Ward 1 alderwoman Michele Longworth by donning pink shirts and/or pink ribbon pins during its meeting on Monday, May 8. Longworth learned the previous week she has Stage 1 breast cancer. She is backed by (from left) Chad Lewis, Mayor Don Canada, City Clerk Jan Adams, Jeremy Holley, Chuck Short, Al Wagner, Dylan Chambers, Darryl Neill and City Attorney Andrew Leonard. Longworth was a little late and realized after sitting down that Neill had a pink shirt on, then she saw Chambers and then “I looked around to see everyone had on pink or a pink breast cancer pin. Then, I realized they did it to support me. It just really warmed my heart. Having friends and community members praying for and supporting me is just overwhelming. I’m so grateful. Metropolis folks are just super!” A GoFundMe account — gofund.me/cdb7eab2 — has been started to assist Longworth with medical expenses.
Happy Hearts Senior Center is getting a new home.
The Metropolis City Council unanimously voted at its Monday, May 8, meeting to purchase the former Save-A-Lot building at the corner of Pearl and Seventh streets for $62,747.17 for the center.
Currently located a block away at the corner of Market and Seventh streets in the former Fair Store building, Happy Hearts has served Massac County by providing a hot, nutritious lunch and numerous programs to seniors 60 and over since originally opening on March 18, 1974, at Egyptian Trails Restaurant. It was located at 516 Market St., the current location of the Metropolis Area Chamber of Commerce, from 1977 until the early 2000s when it moved to 711 Market St.
Happy Hearts became part of the Southern Pride Senior Program in 2004. Its location is maintained by the City of Metropolis with Massac County reimbursing the city for half of the utilities and the cost of repairs.
Metropolis Mayor Don Canada said there are several reasons why the city looked into the move.
“Happy Hearts has outgrown the current facility, so there is no room for expansion and growth,” he said.
“Secondly, the current facility has numerous structural problems — it is in need of a new roof, the floor is sagging, there is no way to add any more insulation to the building. Currently, the gas and electric bill averages $2,200 a month. Parking is a big issue — there aren’t enough spaces to accommodate the volume of cars during the 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. crowd.”
Canada noted the city looked at several locations to provide a new home for Happy Hearts.
“Some had the size needed, but no parking; and others had the parking, but not big enough inside. The old Save-A-Lot building met both needs, size and parking,” he said.
Canada said once the sale is finalized, the city will get a closer look at what it will take to convert the former grocery store into the new Happy Hearts location.
“We are currently formatting a design for the inside; once that is completed, we will get started,” he said. “We do not have an end date yet — the goal is to finish as soon as possible. The time to complete the project will be determined by availability of contractors.”
Prior to the start of Monday’s meeting, the newly re-elected Metropolis City Council members — Chuck Short (Ward 1), Brian Anderson (Ward 2), Al Wagner (Ward 3) and Jeremy Holley (Ward 4) — took the oath of office, which was administered by Massac County Clerk Hailey Miles. The incumbents were reelected during the April 4 Consolidated Election.
In other business, the council:
• Adopted an ordinance amending Title XI Business Regulations, Chapter 114 Retail Food Establishments. City Attorney Andrew Leonard explained that when this section was last amended, it increased the fine to food truck vendors that don’t get a permit from the city. This amendment fines the owners of lots those vendors are located at if the proper permits aren’t obtained. Police Chief Harry Masse explained that while many out-of-area vendors may not know the city’s food truck regulations, many of the businesses where they are locating at do. He noted the hosting business will receive a first warning before being fined.
• Approved the closing of Market Street from the northeast corner of the courthouse lawn through Eighth Street from June 8-11 for the Superman Celebration.
• Approved the closure of Fourth Street between Ferry and Market streets from June 8-10 for entertainment during the Superman Celebration.
• Approved the closure of the streets around Washington Park — Metropolis Street between Third and Fourth streets, Fourth Street between Park and Metropolis streets and Park Street — for Summer Concerts at the Gazebo. Sponsored by City National Bank, the free for the community event will be held from 6-8 p.m. Fridays and include food, kids’ activities and music by The Jake Myers Band (May 19), Massac Jazz Band (June 2), Sam & Rhonda Show (July 14), The Melungeons (Aug. 4) and Rooted in SO.IL (Sept. 1).
• Approved seeking bids for the sale of 611 W. 11th St.
• Adopted an ordinance amending the city’s travel expense policy. Leonard explained the former policy had not been updated in several years.
• Adopted an ordinance for the method of hiring and the starting salary of the city’s human resources director. Currently, the position is mayor appointed with a set salary. Leonard explained the ordinance makes it to a hired position with starting salary based on experience.
• Adopted an ordinance authorizing the sale of 1803 Scott St. for $1,001 to Dustin Boos.
• Adopted an ordinance authorizing the sale of 1011 Broadway for $1,500 to C&C Rentals.
• Adopted an ordinance authorizing the sale of 509 Johnson St. for $1,010.10 to Sharon Neill. Ward 3 alderman Darryl Neill abstained.
• Approved hiring a water plant operator.
• Was informed by Fire Chief Micah Tolbert that the city’s two most recent hires have completed fire training and will get their EMT basic license in the fall. He said both had “stellar” academics and one was awarded “Most Improved Firefighter” by the academy instructors and staff. “We’re really proud of the effort they’ve put in,” Tolbert said. “They’ve worked really hard. We’re really pleased with the direction they seem to be headed in.”
• And, during citizens’ request, heard concerns from Amanda Ridel about animal control, especially roaming dogs along Seventh Street. She discussed that many dogs, even those with owners, don’t have the proper shots, which could cause serious problems for someone down the line. She requested the council consider increasing fines, especially on repeat offenders, and that animal control receive an increased budget to provide an additional staff member; to provide vaccines, heartworm test and microchipping; and to provide a play area for the animals. Ridel said the last two items would help with the adoption of the animals. Canada said the council will check into the matter.
The citywide spring trash pickup week will be May 15-19.
The next regular city council meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, May 22.
City Hall will be closed Monday, May 29, in observance of Memorial Day.
The city pool will open for the summer on Monday, May 29.
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