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Mayor announces new director, fireworks, parade schedule and summer concert

Jerseyville City Council · June 24, 2025
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Summary

Mayor Kevin Stork announced Derek Russell as Director of Building and Zoning/Code Enforcement, confirmed July 4 fireworks at the American Legion at dusk, an earlier July 8 meeting start at 5:00 p.m. because of the Fair Parade, and the 'Rock the Block' concert on July 18 at City Center Plaza.

Mayor Kevin Stork used the announcements portion of the meeting to introduce Derek Russell as the new Director of Building and Zoning/Code Enforcement, replacing retiring employee Jeff Soer; Russell was present for the announcement. The mayor also reminded attendees that the Fourth of July fireworks will be held at the American Legion on July 4 at dusk, that the July 8 council meeting will begin at 5:00 p.m. due to the Fair Parade, and that "Rock the Block," featuring Superjam, will perform 70s and 80s music on Friday, July 18 at City Center Plaza between Germania and Dairy Queen.

Russell's appointment is presented as an administrative replacement; no vote or formal confirmation was recorded in the minutes. The announcements were informational and no council action was required.