EDWARDSVILLE – Several appointments, zoning matters, and property purchases were approved Wednesday night at the Madison County Board meeting in Edwardsville, while public speakers urged officials not to sell Special Sewer Area 1 to American Water.
The board made five appointments to local boards. David Kuehnel was appointed to the Wood River Drainage and Levee District, replacing Nathan Kincade, who resigned.
In the Moro Water District, Mark Allison and Darren Singleton were reappointed. Amanda Card was appointed to replace Todd Ballard, who stepped down, and Nick Lilly was appointed to replace Rob Royse.
Board members also approved three zoning matters, all by unanimous votes. One rezoned 3.47 acres in the 4800 block of Russel Drive in Edwardsville from R-2 Single Family Residential District to “A” Agricultural District.
A second request, a variance to construct a single-family dwelling, was approved for a site on Troy O’Fallon Road and Troy.
The third approved zoning matter allowed the continued placement of a mobile home in the 4900 block of Hills Street in Granite City.
The board denied one zoning request, a special use permit for a mobile home at 1300 3rd Street in Cottage Hills.
Three resolutions were also approved for property purchases in Wood River. The board approved the purchase of 18 West Ferguson and 33 West Madison Ave. for $309,674.65.
They also approved the purchase of 34 West Ferguson for $106,5000.00 and 203 South 6th Street and 176 South 6th Street for $350,000.00.
The buildings will be rehabilitated and converted into offices for several county offices that will be moved from the old Wood River Hospital.
During public comment, four speakers addressed the possibility of selling SSA#1 Special Sewer Area 1 to American Water. All four opposed the sale. As of now, there is nothing on the agenda to sell it.
The board also honored several state champions from the spring high school sports season: the Father McGivney girls soccer team, the Triad and Edwardsville girls track teams, and the Edwardsville Journalism Team.
Alton’s Rayna Raglin was also recognized for winning the 100 and 200 at the state track meet.
Also honored was Robert Werden, who is retiring as regional superintendent of Madison County. He has been a teacher for 32 years, including the last seven years as regional superintendent.
