JERSEY: Collins promoted to Captain with Jerseyville Fire Department
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By Steven Spencer
The Jerseyville City Council recognized the promotion of Chris Collins to Captain with the Jerseyville Fire Department during Tuesday’s regular meeting.
Collins joined the department in March of 2006 and became a certified fire fighter in January of 2013, Fire Chief Keith Norman said.
“He’s well respected on the fire department, he works hard to make all the training sessions that he can,” Chief Norman said. “They’re all volunteers, that take time away from their families.”
“People don’t realize the time it that takes for these gentleman to volunteer in our community, the education that they need, all the calls they respond to,” Mayor Russell said while recognizing Captain Collins for his dedication and service.
In old business council also approved a bid from John Beal Roofing for roof restorations at the Susnig Center and Illinois Valley Economic Development Corporation facility, with authorization for the Mayor, City Clerk and Director of Public Works to sign associated paperwork.
After a brief discussion, the council approved a land lease with AT&T for a communications tower to be located on Washington Street.
Concerns were raised about zoning and how coverage would be impacted by the tower.
Ultimately the council approved the terms of the lease, and the matter will now go to the Planning and Zoning Board.
“We’re not voting on a tower tonight,” Mayor Russell said. “We are making the decision whether we are going to move this along to zoning.”
In other business the City Council accepted John Stiles’ letter of resignation as Assistant Parks and Recreation Director. The item was motioned with regret while the council thanked Stiles for his service to the community.
A motion was also approved Tuesday allowing the Jersey County Arts Council, in partnership with the Jersey Community High School, to display yarn bombs in the city. High school students have been offering free crochet lessons to the public, with over 40 people participating in the first day of lessons over the weekend. The crochet yarn bombs will be temporarily displayed on tree trunks and posts and then taken down after about a month.
