Madison County Pioneer Newspaper

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03/05/2016

Hard Road Theatre will be holding a trivia night on Saturday, March 12th at the John Wildi Masonic Temple located at 721 9th St., Highland, IL 62249. Doors open to the public at 6:30 p.m. and the event begins at 7:00 p.m. The cost is $100 per team with a maximum of 8 people per team. There will be free snacks. Soda and water will be available for purchase and alcohol is permitted at this venue. Families are welcome. In addition to the trivia contest, there will be a 50/50 drawing, a silent auction, and "A Night on Broadway" table decorating contest. Items available for bid in the silent auction include St. Louis Cardinals tickets, season tickets to Stages St. Louis, gift baskets, and much more. Space is limited so be sure to reserve your table beforehand. Hard Road Theatre Productions is a non-profit theatre organization committed to providing the greater Highland area with high-quality, affordable, live productions. For more information about the trivia night, information about Hard Road’s upcoming season, or to reserve a table for the trivia night, please email [email protected] or call 618-409-6286.

03/05/2016

HIGHLAND CITY COUNCIL MEETING SET FOR MONDAY, MARCH 7, 2016
7:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

Mayor Michaelis will read a document proclaiming the week of March 6 - 12, 2016 as Girl Scout Week.

Mayor Michaelis will read a document proclaiming March 29, 2016 “Thank A Vietnam Veteran Day.”

MAYORAL RECOGNITION:
Mayor Michaelis will recognize the HHS Dance Team and their coach, Michelle Deets, on winning first-place in Class 2A at the IHSA State dance competition.

McKenzie Rosen will be recognized for being named the 2016 Miss IDTA.

PUBLIC FORUM:
A. Citizens’ Requests and Comments:
1. Darrel Newman to address council regarding the Neighbors Helping Neighbors program

2. VFW Men’s Auxiliary – Presentation of Active Duty Military Signs
B. Requests of Council:
C. Staff Reports:
NEW BUSINESS:

A. MOTION – Approve Mayor’s Appointment to the Police Pension Board
B. MOTION – Bill #16-10/ORDINANCE Establishing the Highland Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Committee as Part of the Highland Municipal Government (attached)
C. MOTION – Bill #16-11/ORDINANCE Amending Chapter 46, Article III, “Plaza Square Gazebo,” of
the Code or Ordinances
D. MOTION – Bill #16-12/RESOLUTION Supporting Fair Housing
E. MOTION – Bill #16-13/RESOLUTION Authorizing Application for Community Development Block Grant Funds

Anyone wishing to address the Council on any subject may do so at this time. Please come forward and give your name and address.

F. MOTION – Bill #16-14/RESOLUTION Authorizing Application for Park Commission Funds from
Madison County
G. MOTION – Bill #16-15/RESOLUTION Approving Affiliate System Owner Participation Form with
Respect to the NTTC – Sportsman Channel Affiliation Agreement/Sub-
Distribution and Private Cable Aggregation Agreement Between the
Sportsman Channel, Inc., on One Side, and National Telco Television
Consortium, LLC, on the Other Side for the Purpose of Obtaining the
Linear Television Service Known as the Sportsman Channel and
Sportsman Channel HD (attached)
H. MOTION – Bill #16-16/RESOLUTION Approving Participating Member Renewal Letter With Respect to the Third Amendment to Cable & IPTV Cable Affiliation Agreement Between Viacom Media Networks, A Division of Viacom
International Inc., On Its Own Behalf, and on Behalf of Black
Entertainment Television, LLC, On One Side and National Telco
Television Consortium, LLC, On the Other Side (attached)
REPORTS:
A. MOTION – Approve Warrants #1014 and 1015 (attached)
NEW BUSINESS (Continued):
N. Discussion – FY 2016-2017 Annual Budget
1. Parks & Recreation Department
a. Korte Recreation Center
b. Swimming Pool
c. Parks and Programs
d. Cemetery
2. Public Works Department
a. Streets and Alleys
b. Motor Fuel Tax / Non-Home Rule Sales Tax
c. Water
d. Sewer
3. Building & Zoning Department
4. Public Safety Department
a. Police Department
b. EMS
c. Fire Department
5. General Administration
6. Miscellaneous / Library
ADJOURNMENT:

03/05/2016

The 3rd annual Highland-Pierron Fire Department Easter Egg Hunt is set for March 19 at the PIC Park in Pierron, starting at 11am. In addition to an egg hunt, there will be a bounce house, face painting, visiting the Easter Bunny, food, and more. We'd really appreciate you helping us spread the news through the Pioneer Newspaper!

03/05/2016

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03/05/2016

Ducks Unlimited Highball Chapter Holding Banquet

STAUNTON - Ducks Unlimited Highball Chapter will hold their banquet at the Crystal Ballroom March 5 here.
Doors open at 5 P.M. Crystal Ballroom, Staunton. Check out 20+ Guns! Live and silent auctions, raffles, ladies table, kids games, adult games. You don’t have to be a hunter to enjoy this event. Don’t miss out on this fun filled night. For more info call 217-999-3006.

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02/24/2016

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02/10/2016

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Check out which teacher THE PIONEER highlighted in our ongoing teacher series!!
02/10/2016

Check out which teacher THE PIONEER highlighted in our ongoing teacher series!!

Highland Knights of Columbus will soon be serving fish for Lent!!!
01/29/2016

Highland Knights of Columbus will soon be serving fish for Lent!!!

Do you need a place to hold a wedding or other event or meeting? Call the Highland KC hall 618-654-9049!
01/29/2016

Do you need a place to hold a wedding or other event or meeting? Call the Highland KC hall 618-654-9049!

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