Veronica Marmitt

The council issued proclamations for Building Safety Month, Peace Officers Memorial Day, Police Week, National Safe Boating Week, Emergency Medical Services Week, and National Public Works Week. Action items included approval of the schedule of bills, special use permits for property, and multiple resolutions for infrastructure projects, including overflow parking improvements, HVAC retrofits, pavement patching, sanitary sewer relocation, and water meter purchases. The council also appointed a new member to the Planning Commission, authorized a property right-of-way vacation, and approved contracts for water main engineering services and an employee wellness program. Additionally, an ordinance was adopted to amend the number of liquor licenses authorized within the city.

The council agenda includes the approval of payment for a schedule of bills and several legislative actions. These actions involve the vacation of a portion of Hemlock Avenue right-of-way, the acceptance of a bid for the Levee District Pedestrian Crosswalk and Parking Improvement Project, and the approval of engineering services contracts for multiple water main replacement projects. Additionally, the council considered the purchase of a new truck for the Water Department, a contract for an employee wellness program, a software licensing renewal, and a funding commitment for street improvement projects. Other agenda items included a contract for the Grange Road Improvement Project, the purchase of a new truck for the Streets Department, authorization for emergency water main repair invoice payment, and an ordinance amendment regarding smoking regulations in Levee Park.

The council conducted a public hearing on the proposed annual appropriation ordinance and working cash budget. Business items included approving payment schedules, engineering and surveying services for various infrastructure projects such as the center street storm water ditch relocation, sewer main lining, and the bell monument structure, as well as upgrading audiovisual equipment in shared meeting rooms. The meeting also covered the purchase of new laptops, road salt, evidentiary laboratory equipment, a tornado siren, and backhoe loaders. Additionally, the council addressed group health insurance contracts, reinsurance rates, and plan updates, renewed a group term life insurance policy, appointed an IMRF authorized agent, and accepted a curbside recycling grant from Tazewell County. Finally, community updates were provided regarding the upcoming farmers market and general infrastructure concerns.

The City Council meeting addressed multiple proclamations, including Building Safety Month, Peace Officers Memorial Day, Police Week, National Safe Boating Week, Emergency Medical Services Week, and National Public Works Week. Key business included the approval of payment for a schedule of bills, and the adoption of several ordinances authorizing special uses for property, such as beekeeping, additional accessory structures, and multi-family use. The Council also passed resolutions for overflow parking lot improvements, a City Hall HVAC control systems retrofit, pavement patching, engineering services for sanitary sewer relocation, and the purchase of water meters. Further actions included appointing a member to the Planning Commission, authorizing a property easement, approving various infrastructure engineering contracts, and purchasing a truck for the water department. Additionally, the Council addressed a contract for an employee wellness program and amended the city code regarding liquor licenses.

The board will address staffing needs for the Fire and Police Departments, which includes conducting status reviews of candidates. Additionally, the agenda covers old and new business items.