Zeigler considers new cable TV offer
Zeigler officials heard a Florida firm outline a 15 year cable franchise plan with 3 percent gross revenue, 15 dollar installation, and 8.95 dollar monthly rates but delayed action awaiting study on a prior franchise in August 1978 to Jones Intercable Co for which no service has begun. A central dispatch six month trial with Lesser and Christopher was approved along with a 3641 dollar equipment payment. The city park dedication for volunteers and a 12500 dollar grant from the Illinois Department of Conservation were announced, while a plea to recruit EMTs surfaced with July water bills. The council adjourned to Friday for tax levy ordinance action.
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Christopher city grants overtime pay to department heads
Christopher City Council approved overtime pay for department heads citing manpower shortages while an ordinance amendment on overtime is read for next vote. Police and emergency services updates include a central dispatch system due in July and sirens to be tested in storms.
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O.R. Walley
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Christopher
Randy Appino
Lawrence Pelia
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Lesser
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Pinckneyville Rural Fire District to share city costs
The Pinckneyville Rural Fire Protection District agrees to start sharing city fire department services such as phone bills radio maintenance bunker suits and training. Officials discuss salaries for Fire Chief Jerry Smith and Assistant Chief Jack McCrary in executive session while detailing negotiable offers. Streets work to oil and chip downtown streets begins August 10 with two days of lane closures.
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Brad Betker
Southern Illinoisan
Pinckneyville
Ed Timpner
Rural District Board
Jerry Smith
Public Health and Safety
Lewis Feltmeyer
Feltmeyer
Smith
Timoner
Paul McNutt
McNutt
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