Council votes against Teri?Crum's employment in city clerk's office

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The council then approved local contractor, Amrent Contracting to repair the main sewer trunk line on the riverfront.

The audit for fiscal year ending April 30, 2009 was approved by the council.

The recommendation from EMA Coordinators to replace batteries in each storm siren at a cost of $835 was approved.

The council approved the sales tax rebate according to Amended Economic Development Incentive agreement with Chester Center, LLC

October 31 from 5-8:00 p.m. was approved for Trick-O-Treating for age 12 and younger.

An ordinance annexing the Zang property located at 24 E. State St. was approved.

The extension of electric contract with Direct Energy was approved for 34 months for 5.808 cents per KWH

Daves Landscaping's proposal for tree removal at the Welcome Center was approved in the amount of $4,350.

Chester Concert Association donation was approved in the amount of $500.

A letter of intenet to apply for flex grant with DCEO was approved.

TIF accounting for calendar year 2007 and 2008 Kipp Redevelopment Project was approved.

Items that were tabled until a further meeting was the mowing contract at Cohen Complex on a per needed basis; and the purchase of saw for maintenance department.

Finally, the council approved the motion to retain special counsel to assist in employee matters.

The next regular scheduled city council meeting is Monday,?September 21 at 7:00 p.m. at city hall.