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CITY COUNCIL MEETING 520 Jackson Avenue February 4, 2025 – 6:30 pm AGENDA CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL READING AGENDA – ADDITIONS/DELETIONS AUTHORIZATION TO PARTICIPATE IN MEETING VIA REMOTE ACCESS CONSENT AGENDA – ITEMS DESIGNATED BY (*) Illinois local governments may adopt by a single roll call vote ordinances, resolutions, motions and orders. Any Council Member or the Mayor may request that any item proposed not be included in that vote but considered separately.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1) *MINUTES: Regular City Council Meeting for January 21, 2025.
1) *MINUTES: Regular City Council Meeting for January 21, 2025.
AUDITING CLAIMS:
2) *PAYROLL: Regular Pay Period ending January 25, 2025.
3) *BILLS PAYABLE: February 7, 2025.
2) *PAYROLL: Regular Pay Period ending January 25, 2025.
3) *BILLS PAYABLE: February 7, 2025.
ACTION ITEMS:
4) *RAFFLE LICENSE: Children's Advocacy Center of East Central Illinois will conduct a Raffle for Men Who Cook on March 1, 2025, at the LifeSpan Center; various Online Raffles throughout the year; and an in-person Hog Raffle later in the summer to raise funds to support services for children & families experiencing abuse in our region.
5) ORDINANCE: Granting Petition of Home Church for Variance of Title 10-8-5: Landscaping, Buffer Yards and Screening, Including but not limited to: Title 10-8-5 (E)(3), Exhibit 8-7: Reducing Required Plantings in Buffer Yard for 2350 Madison Avenue.
6) ORDINANCE: Granting Petition of Home Church for Variance of Title 10-8-5: Landscaping, Buffer Yards and Screening, including but not limited to Title 10-8-5, Exhibit 8-7: Removing Fencing Requirement in Buffer Yard for 2350 Madison Avenue.
7) ORDINANCE: Granting Petition of Home Church for Variance of Title 10-8-1 (B)(8)(C): Density & Dimensional Standards: Modifying Fire Lane Requirements for 2350 Madison Avenue.
8) ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor's appointment of EIU President Jay Gatrell to the Local Liquor Advisory Board.
9) ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor's reappointment of Heather Hutti-Kelly, Matthew Mittelstaedt, Michael Watts, and Dale Wolf to 3-Year Terms on the Charleston Tourism Advisory Board.
10) ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor's appointment of Jason Madlem to a 5-Year Term on the Board of Zoning Appeals & Planning (BZAP).
11) ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor's appointment of Abby Youngblood to a 2-Year Term on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC).
4) *RAFFLE LICENSE: Children's Advocacy Center of East Central Illinois will conduct a Raffle for Men Who Cook on March 1, 2025, at the LifeSpan Center; various Online Raffles throughout the year; and an in-person Hog Raffle later in the summer to raise funds to support services for children & families experiencing abuse in our region.
5) ORDINANCE: Granting Petition of Home Church for Variance of Title 10-8-5: Landscaping, Buffer Yards and Screening, Including but not limited to: Title 10-8-5 (E)(3), Exhibit 8-7: Reducing Required Plantings in Buffer Yard for 2350 Madison Avenue.
6) ORDINANCE: Granting Petition of Home Church for Variance of Title 10-8-5: Landscaping, Buffer Yards and Screening, including but not limited to Title 10-8-5, Exhibit 8-7: Removing Fencing Requirement in Buffer Yard for 2350 Madison Avenue.
7) ORDINANCE: Granting Petition of Home Church for Variance of Title 10-8-1 (B)(8)(C): Density & Dimensional Standards: Modifying Fire Lane Requirements for 2350 Madison Avenue.
8) ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor's appointment of EIU President Jay Gatrell to the Local Liquor Advisory Board.
9) ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor's reappointment of Heather Hutti-Kelly, Matthew Mittelstaedt, Michael Watts, and Dale Wolf to 3-Year Terms on the Charleston Tourism Advisory Board.
10) ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor's appointment of Jason Madlem to a 5-Year Term on the Board of Zoning Appeals & Planning (BZAP).
11) ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor's appointment of Abby Youngblood to a 2-Year Term on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC).
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS, PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS: This portion of the City Council meeting is reserved for anyone wishing to address Council. The Illinois Open Meetings Act (5 ILCS 120/1) mandates NO action shall be taken on matters not listed on this agenda, but Council may direct staff to address the topic or refer the matter for action on a subsequent agenda. Please provide City Clerk with name & address; speak into microphone; limit presentation to 3 minutes; and avoid repetitious comments. Thank you.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1) *MINUTES: Regular City Council Meeting for January 21, 2025.
1) *MINUTES: Regular City Council Meeting for January 21, 2025.
AUDITING CLAIMS:
2) *PAYROLL: Regular Pay Period ending January 25, 2025.
3) *BILLS PAYABLE: February 7, 2025.
2) *PAYROLL: Regular Pay Period ending January 25, 2025.
3) *BILLS PAYABLE: February 7, 2025.
ACTION ITEMS:
4) *RAFFLE LICENSE: Children's Advocacy Center of East Central Illinois will conduct a Raffle for Men Who Cook on March 1, 2025, at the LifeSpan Center; various Online Raffles throughout the year; and an in-person Hog Raffle later in the summer to raise funds to support services for children & families experiencing abuse in our region.
5) ORDINANCE: Granting Petition of Home Church for Variance of Title 10-8-5: Landscaping, Buffer Yards and Screening, Including but not limited to: Title 10-8-5 (E)(3), Exhibit 8-7: Reducing Required Plantings in Buffer Yard for 2350 Madison Avenue.
6) ORDINANCE: Granting Petition of Home Church for Variance of Title 10-8-5: Landscaping, Buffer Yards and Screening, including but not limited to Title 10-8-5, Exhibit 8-7: Removing Fencing Requirement in Buffer Yard for 2350 Madison Avenue.
7) ORDINANCE: Granting Petition of Home Church for Variance of Title 10-8-1 (B)(8)(C): Density & Dimensional Standards: Modifying Fire Lane Requirements for 2350 Madison Avenue.
8) ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor's appointment of EIU President Jay Gatrell to the Local Liquor Advisory Board.
9) ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor's reappointment of Heather Hutti-Kelly, Matthew Mittelstaedt, Michael Watts, and Dale Wolf to 3-Year Terms on the Charleston Tourism Advisory Board.
10) ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor's appointment of Jason Madlem to a 5-Year Term on the Board of Zoning Appeals & Planning (BZAP).
11) ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor's appointment of Abby Youngblood to a 2-Year Term on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC).
4) *RAFFLE LICENSE: Children's Advocacy Center of East Central Illinois will conduct a Raffle for Men Who Cook on March 1, 2025, at the LifeSpan Center; various Online Raffles throughout the year; and an in-person Hog Raffle later in the summer to raise funds to support services for children & families experiencing abuse in our region.
5) ORDINANCE: Granting Petition of Home Church for Variance of Title 10-8-5: Landscaping, Buffer Yards and Screening, Including but not limited to: Title 10-8-5 (E)(3), Exhibit 8-7: Reducing Required Plantings in Buffer Yard for 2350 Madison Avenue.
6) ORDINANCE: Granting Petition of Home Church for Variance of Title 10-8-5: Landscaping, Buffer Yards and Screening, including but not limited to Title 10-8-5, Exhibit 8-7: Removing Fencing Requirement in Buffer Yard for 2350 Madison Avenue.
7) ORDINANCE: Granting Petition of Home Church for Variance of Title 10-8-1 (B)(8)(C): Density & Dimensional Standards: Modifying Fire Lane Requirements for 2350 Madison Avenue.
8) ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor's appointment of EIU President Jay Gatrell to the Local Liquor Advisory Board.
9) ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor's reappointment of Heather Hutti-Kelly, Matthew Mittelstaedt, Michael Watts, and Dale Wolf to 3-Year Terms on the Charleston Tourism Advisory Board.
10) ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor's appointment of Jason Madlem to a 5-Year Term on the Board of Zoning Appeals & Planning (BZAP).
11) ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor's appointment of Abby Youngblood to a 2-Year Term on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC).
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS, PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS: This portion of the City Council meeting is reserved for anyone wishing to address Council. The Illinois Open Meetings Act (5 ILCS 120/1) mandates NO action shall be taken on matters not listed on this agenda, but Council may direct staff to address the topic or refer the matter for action on a subsequent agenda. Please provide City Clerk with name & address; speak into microphone; limit presentation to 3 minutes; and avoid repetitious comments. Thank you.
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING 520 Jackson Avenue February 4, 2025 – 6:30 pm AGENDA CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL READING AGENDA – ADDITIONS/DELETIONS AUTHORIZATION TO PARTICIPATE IN MEETING VIA REMOTE ACCESS CONSENT AGENDA – ITEMS DESIGNATED BY (*) Illinois local governments may adopt by a single roll call vote ordinances, resolutions, motions and orders. Any Council Member or the Mayor may request that any item proposed not be included in that vote but considered separately.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1) *MINUTES: Regular City Council Meeting for January 21, 2025.
1) *MINUTES: Regular City Council Meeting for January 21, 2025.
AUDITING CLAIMS:
2) *PAYROLL: Regular Pay Period ending January 25, 2025.
3) *BILLS PAYABLE: February 7, 2025.
2) *PAYROLL: Regular Pay Period ending January 25, 2025.
3) *BILLS PAYABLE: February 7, 2025.
ACTION ITEMS:
4) *RAFFLE LICENSE: Children's Advocacy Center of East Central Illinois will conduct a Raffle for Men Who Cook on March 1, 2025, at the LifeSpan Center; various Online Raffles throughout the year; and an in-person Hog Raffle later in the summer to raise funds to support services for children & families experiencing abuse in our region.
5) ORDINANCE: Granting Petition of Home Church for Variance of Title 10-8-5: Landscaping, Buffer Yards and Screening, Including but not limited to: Title 10-8-5 (E)(3), Exhibit 8-7: Reducing Required Plantings in Buffer Yard for 2350 Madison Avenue.
6) ORDINANCE: Granting Petition of Home Church for Variance of Title 10-8-5: Landscaping, Buffer Yards and Screening, including but not limited to Title 10-8-5, Exhibit 8-7: Removing Fencing Requirement in Buffer Yard for 2350 Madison Avenue.
7) ORDINANCE: Granting Petition of Home Church for Variance of Title 10-8-1 (B)(8)(C): Density & Dimensional Standards: Modifying Fire Lane Requirements for 2350 Madison Avenue.
8) ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor's appointment of EIU President Jay Gatrell to the Local Liquor Advisory Board.
9) ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor's reappointment of Heather Hutti-Kelly, Matthew Mittelstaedt, Michael Watts, and Dale Wolf to 3-Year Terms on the Charleston Tourism Advisory Board.
10) ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor's appointment of Jason Madlem to a 5-Year Term on the Board of Zoning Appeals & Planning (BZAP).
11) ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor's appointment of Abby Youngblood to a 2-Year Term on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC).
4) *RAFFLE LICENSE: Children's Advocacy Center of East Central Illinois will conduct a Raffle for Men Who Cook on March 1, 2025, at the LifeSpan Center; various Online Raffles throughout the year; and an in-person Hog Raffle later in the summer to raise funds to support services for children & families experiencing abuse in our region.
5) ORDINANCE: Granting Petition of Home Church for Variance of Title 10-8-5: Landscaping, Buffer Yards and Screening, Including but not limited to: Title 10-8-5 (E)(3), Exhibit 8-7: Reducing Required Plantings in Buffer Yard for 2350 Madison Avenue.
6) ORDINANCE: Granting Petition of Home Church for Variance of Title 10-8-5: Landscaping, Buffer Yards and Screening, including but not limited to Title 10-8-5, Exhibit 8-7: Removing Fencing Requirement in Buffer Yard for 2350 Madison Avenue.
7) ORDINANCE: Granting Petition of Home Church for Variance of Title 10-8-1 (B)(8)(C): Density & Dimensional Standards: Modifying Fire Lane Requirements for 2350 Madison Avenue.
8) ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor's appointment of EIU President Jay Gatrell to the Local Liquor Advisory Board.
9) ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor's reappointment of Heather Hutti-Kelly, Matthew Mittelstaedt, Michael Watts, and Dale Wolf to 3-Year Terms on the Charleston Tourism Advisory Board.
10) ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor's appointment of Jason Madlem to a 5-Year Term on the Board of Zoning Appeals & Planning (BZAP).
11) ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor's appointment of Abby Youngblood to a 2-Year Term on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC).
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS, PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS: This portion of the City Council meeting is reserved for anyone wishing to address Council. The Illinois Open Meetings Act (5 ILCS 120/1) mandates NO action shall be taken on matters not listed on this agenda, but Council may direct staff to address the topic or refer the matter for action on a subsequent agenda. Please provide City Clerk with name & address; speak into microphone; limit presentation to 3 minutes; and avoid repetitious comments. Thank you.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1) *MINUTES: Regular City Council Meeting for January 21, 2025.
1) *MINUTES: Regular City Council Meeting for January 21, 2025.
AUDITING CLAIMS:
2) *PAYROLL: Regular Pay Period ending January 25, 2025.
3) *BILLS PAYABLE: February 7, 2025.
2) *PAYROLL: Regular Pay Period ending January 25, 2025.
3) *BILLS PAYABLE: February 7, 2025.
ACTION ITEMS:
4) *RAFFLE LICENSE: Children's Advocacy Center of East Central Illinois will conduct a Raffle for Men Who Cook on March 1, 2025, at the LifeSpan Center; various Online Raffles throughout the year; and an in-person Hog Raffle later in the summer to raise funds to support services for children & families experiencing abuse in our region.
5) ORDINANCE: Granting Petition of Home Church for Variance of Title 10-8-5: Landscaping, Buffer Yards and Screening, Including but not limited to: Title 10-8-5 (E)(3), Exhibit 8-7: Reducing Required Plantings in Buffer Yard for 2350 Madison Avenue.
6) ORDINANCE: Granting Petition of Home Church for Variance of Title 10-8-5: Landscaping, Buffer Yards and Screening, including but not limited to Title 10-8-5, Exhibit 8-7: Removing Fencing Requirement in Buffer Yard for 2350 Madison Avenue.
7) ORDINANCE: Granting Petition of Home Church for Variance of Title 10-8-1 (B)(8)(C): Density & Dimensional Standards: Modifying Fire Lane Requirements for 2350 Madison Avenue.
8) ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor's appointment of EIU President Jay Gatrell to the Local Liquor Advisory Board.
9) ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor's reappointment of Heather Hutti-Kelly, Matthew Mittelstaedt, Michael Watts, and Dale Wolf to 3-Year Terms on the Charleston Tourism Advisory Board.
10) ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor's appointment of Jason Madlem to a 5-Year Term on the Board of Zoning Appeals & Planning (BZAP).
11) ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor's appointment of Abby Youngblood to a 2-Year Term on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC).
4) *RAFFLE LICENSE: Children's Advocacy Center of East Central Illinois will conduct a Raffle for Men Who Cook on March 1, 2025, at the LifeSpan Center; various Online Raffles throughout the year; and an in-person Hog Raffle later in the summer to raise funds to support services for children & families experiencing abuse in our region.
5) ORDINANCE: Granting Petition of Home Church for Variance of Title 10-8-5: Landscaping, Buffer Yards and Screening, Including but not limited to: Title 10-8-5 (E)(3), Exhibit 8-7: Reducing Required Plantings in Buffer Yard for 2350 Madison Avenue.
6) ORDINANCE: Granting Petition of Home Church for Variance of Title 10-8-5: Landscaping, Buffer Yards and Screening, including but not limited to Title 10-8-5, Exhibit 8-7: Removing Fencing Requirement in Buffer Yard for 2350 Madison Avenue.
7) ORDINANCE: Granting Petition of Home Church for Variance of Title 10-8-1 (B)(8)(C): Density & Dimensional Standards: Modifying Fire Lane Requirements for 2350 Madison Avenue.
8) ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor's appointment of EIU President Jay Gatrell to the Local Liquor Advisory Board.
9) ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor's reappointment of Heather Hutti-Kelly, Matthew Mittelstaedt, Michael Watts, and Dale Wolf to 3-Year Terms on the Charleston Tourism Advisory Board.
10) ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor's appointment of Jason Madlem to a 5-Year Term on the Board of Zoning Appeals & Planning (BZAP).
11) ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor's appointment of Abby Youngblood to a 2-Year Term on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC).
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS, PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS: This portion of the City Council meeting is reserved for anyone wishing to address Council. The Illinois Open Meetings Act (5 ILCS 120/1) mandates NO action shall be taken on matters not listed on this agenda, but Council may direct staff to address the topic or refer the matter for action on a subsequent agenda. Please provide City Clerk with name & address; speak into microphone; limit presentation to 3 minutes; and avoid repetitious comments. Thank you.
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