The Labor Day Fireworks event for Collinsville was approved by the Collinsville City Council during the Monday afternoon meeting. It will be held at Gressler Park with everyone invited to come out and enjoy the evening with hotdogs and music at the Park.
Representatives with Greenhill Engineering Consultants presented the Council with a proposal to upgrade or remake the Ball Parks. Including lighting, fields, dugouts and more for the Council’s consideration during the next meeting.
Police Chief Andy Brown told the Council he had one officer to leave last week. He is one office short and in the process of finding someone to fill that vacancy. His department will also be advancing to the CAD System which is Computer Assisted Dispatch with the County System upgrading to the digital frequencies and will move the office across the hall in the City Hall for more space which is needed.
A Group of Concerned Citizens addressed the Council about the “No Soccer”signs up at the Ball Park. They said they could not understand why baseball and softball could be played on those fields but not soccer and why the gates were locked. The Council explained the City had designated Gressler Park for Soccer Play and the gates to the Ball Park were locked to prevent damage to the facilities which had occurred previously and necessitated the locked gates. The Council listened to their grievance then agreed to have the old fencing removed at the Gressler Field, provide sand to help level the field and new goals for the field in order for Soccer to be played this fall.
Librarian Jennifer Wilkins informed the Council much was happening at the Library including “Beat The Heat” and “Chill” at the Library. In order to help local residents get through the current heat wave, water, popsicles, and air conditioning could be enjoyed with the WIFI and Books.
Fire Chief David Bowen informed the Council, he had 3 firemen to participate in the Dekalb Fire Association Competition and brought home $2000 in prizes. He also informed they continue to prepare for the I-S-O Audit to be performed next week.
