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CITY COUNCIL MEETING 520 Jackson Avenue July 15, 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 and Executive City Council Meetings for July 1, 2025.
1) *MINUTES: Regular and Executive City Council Meetings for July 1, 2025.
AUDITING CLAIMS:
2) *PAYROLL: Regular Pay Period ending June 28, 2025.
3) *BILLS PAYABLE: July 18, 2025.
4) *COMPTROLLER'S REPORT: June 2025.
2) *PAYROLL: Regular Pay Period ending June 28, 2025.
3) *BILLS PAYABLE: July 18, 2025.
4) *COMPTROLLER'S REPORT: June 2025.
ACTION ITEMS:
5) *PROCLAMATION: Recognizing August 3-9, 2025 as National Farmers Market Week.
6) *RESOLUTION: Authorizing the Release of Closed Session Meeting Minutes.
7) *RESOLUTION: Authorizing the Destruction of Audio or Video Recordings of Closed Session Meetings.
8) *RESOLUTION: Authorizing a Temporary Street Closure for "Trip to Mexico" Run & Car show on
9) DECLARATION OF VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF CITY COUNCIL.
10) MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT TO FILL COUNCIL VACANCY.
12) ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE.
13) RESOLUTION: BID AWARD: Awarding Contract for Construction & Installation of Two (2) Charleston Entrance Signs.
14) RESOLUTION: Accepting Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Architectural / Engineering Services relating to construction of new Pickleball Facility at Linder Sports Complex.
15) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Financing with Prairie State Bank & Trust for Fire Truck purchase.
16) RESOLUTION: Authorizing a Special Scavenger License: Get It Gone, LLC.
17) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Execution of an Agreement with the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE), Local 841.
18) ORDINANCE: Granting Petition of City of Charleston for Text Amendment to the Unified Development Code (UDC) with regard to Short Term Rentals.
19) ORDINANCE: Authorizing Acquisition of Real Estate 0.311 Acre.
5) *PROCLAMATION: Recognizing August 3-9, 2025 as National Farmers Market Week.
6) *RESOLUTION: Authorizing the Release of Closed Session Meeting Minutes.
7) *RESOLUTION: Authorizing the Destruction of Audio or Video Recordings of Closed Session Meetings.
8) *RESOLUTION: Authorizing a Temporary Street Closure for "Trip to Mexico" Run & Car show on
9) DECLARATION OF VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF CITY COUNCIL.
10) MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT TO FILL COUNCIL VACANCY.
12) ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE.
13) RESOLUTION: BID AWARD: Awarding Contract for Construction & Installation of Two (2) Charleston Entrance Signs.
14) RESOLUTION: Accepting Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Architectural / Engineering Services relating to construction of new Pickleball Facility at Linder Sports Complex.
15) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Financing with Prairie State Bank & Trust for Fire Truck purchase.
16) RESOLUTION: Authorizing a Special Scavenger License: Get It Gone, LLC.
17) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Execution of an Agreement with the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE), Local 841.
18) ORDINANCE: Granting Petition of City of Charleston for Text Amendment to the Unified Development Code (UDC) with regard to Short Term Rentals.
19) ORDINANCE: Authorizing Acquisition of Real Estate 0.311 Acre.
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 and Executive City Council Meetings for July 1, 2025.
1) *MINUTES: Regular and Executive City Council Meetings for July 1, 2025.
AUDITING CLAIMS:
2) *PAYROLL: Regular Pay Period ending June 28, 2025.
3) *BILLS PAYABLE: July 18, 2025.
4) *COMPTROLLER'S REPORT: June 2025.
2) *PAYROLL: Regular Pay Period ending June 28, 2025.
3) *BILLS PAYABLE: July 18, 2025.
4) *COMPTROLLER'S REPORT: June 2025.
ACTION ITEMS:
5) *PROCLAMATION: Recognizing August 3-9, 2025 as National Farmers Market Week.
6) *RESOLUTION: Authorizing the Release of Closed Session Meeting Minutes.
7) *RESOLUTION: Authorizing the Destruction of Audio or Video Recordings of Closed Session Meetings.
8) *RESOLUTION: Authorizing a Temporary Street Closure for "Trip to Mexico" Run & Car show on
9) DECLARATION OF VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF CITY COUNCIL.
10) MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT TO FILL COUNCIL VACANCY.
12) ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE.
13) RESOLUTION: BID AWARD: Awarding Contract for Construction & Installation of Two (2) Charleston Entrance Signs.
14) RESOLUTION: Accepting Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Architectural / Engineering Services relating to construction of new Pickleball Facility at Linder Sports Complex.
15) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Financing with Prairie State Bank & Trust for Fire Truck purchase.
16) RESOLUTION: Authorizing a Special Scavenger License: Get It Gone, LLC.
17) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Execution of an Agreement with the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE), Local 841.
18) ORDINANCE: Granting Petition of City of Charleston for Text Amendment to the Unified Development Code (UDC) with regard to Short Term Rentals.
19) ORDINANCE: Authorizing Acquisition of Real Estate 0.311 Acre.
5) *PROCLAMATION: Recognizing August 3-9, 2025 as National Farmers Market Week.
6) *RESOLUTION: Authorizing the Release of Closed Session Meeting Minutes.
7) *RESOLUTION: Authorizing the Destruction of Audio or Video Recordings of Closed Session Meetings.
8) *RESOLUTION: Authorizing a Temporary Street Closure for "Trip to Mexico" Run & Car show on
9) DECLARATION OF VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF CITY COUNCIL.
10) MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT TO FILL COUNCIL VACANCY.
12) ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE.
13) RESOLUTION: BID AWARD: Awarding Contract for Construction & Installation of Two (2) Charleston Entrance Signs.
14) RESOLUTION: Accepting Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Architectural / Engineering Services relating to construction of new Pickleball Facility at Linder Sports Complex.
15) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Financing with Prairie State Bank & Trust for Fire Truck purchase.
16) RESOLUTION: Authorizing a Special Scavenger License: Get It Gone, LLC.
17) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Execution of an Agreement with the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE), Local 841.
18) ORDINANCE: Granting Petition of City of Charleston for Text Amendment to the Unified Development Code (UDC) with regard to Short Term Rentals.
19) ORDINANCE: Authorizing Acquisition of Real Estate 0.311 Acre.
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 July 15, 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 and Executive City Council Meetings for July 1, 2025.
1) *MINUTES: Regular and Executive City Council Meetings for July 1, 2025.
AUDITING CLAIMS:
2) *PAYROLL: Regular Pay Period ending June 28, 2025.
3) *BILLS PAYABLE: July 18, 2025.
4) *COMPTROLLER'S REPORT: June 2025.
2) *PAYROLL: Regular Pay Period ending June 28, 2025.
3) *BILLS PAYABLE: July 18, 2025.
4) *COMPTROLLER'S REPORT: June 2025.
ACTION ITEMS:
5) *PROCLAMATION: Recognizing August 3-9, 2025 as National Farmers Market Week.
6) *RESOLUTION: Authorizing the Release of Closed Session Meeting Minutes.
7) *RESOLUTION: Authorizing the Destruction of Audio or Video Recordings of Closed Session Meetings.
8) *RESOLUTION: Authorizing a Temporary Street Closure for "Trip to Mexico" Run & Car show on
9) DECLARATION OF VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF CITY COUNCIL.
10) MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT TO FILL COUNCIL VACANCY.
12) ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE.
13) RESOLUTION: BID AWARD: Awarding Contract for Construction & Installation of Two (2) Charleston Entrance Signs.
14) RESOLUTION: Accepting Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Architectural / Engineering Services relating to construction of new Pickleball Facility at Linder Sports Complex.
15) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Financing with Prairie State Bank & Trust for Fire Truck purchase.
16) RESOLUTION: Authorizing a Special Scavenger License: Get It Gone, LLC.
17) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Execution of an Agreement with the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE), Local 841.
18) ORDINANCE: Granting Petition of City of Charleston for Text Amendment to the Unified Development Code (UDC) with regard to Short Term Rentals.
19) ORDINANCE: Authorizing Acquisition of Real Estate 0.311 Acre.
5) *PROCLAMATION: Recognizing August 3-9, 2025 as National Farmers Market Week.
6) *RESOLUTION: Authorizing the Release of Closed Session Meeting Minutes.
7) *RESOLUTION: Authorizing the Destruction of Audio or Video Recordings of Closed Session Meetings.
8) *RESOLUTION: Authorizing a Temporary Street Closure for "Trip to Mexico" Run & Car show on
9) DECLARATION OF VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF CITY COUNCIL.
10) MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT TO FILL COUNCIL VACANCY.
12) ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE.
13) RESOLUTION: BID AWARD: Awarding Contract for Construction & Installation of Two (2) Charleston Entrance Signs.
14) RESOLUTION: Accepting Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Architectural / Engineering Services relating to construction of new Pickleball Facility at Linder Sports Complex.
15) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Financing with Prairie State Bank & Trust for Fire Truck purchase.
16) RESOLUTION: Authorizing a Special Scavenger License: Get It Gone, LLC.
17) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Execution of an Agreement with the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE), Local 841.
18) ORDINANCE: Granting Petition of City of Charleston for Text Amendment to the Unified Development Code (UDC) with regard to Short Term Rentals.
19) ORDINANCE: Authorizing Acquisition of Real Estate 0.311 Acre.
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 and Executive City Council Meetings for July 1, 2025.
1) *MINUTES: Regular and Executive City Council Meetings for July 1, 2025.
AUDITING CLAIMS:
2) *PAYROLL: Regular Pay Period ending June 28, 2025.
3) *BILLS PAYABLE: July 18, 2025.
4) *COMPTROLLER'S REPORT: June 2025.
2) *PAYROLL: Regular Pay Period ending June 28, 2025.
3) *BILLS PAYABLE: July 18, 2025.
4) *COMPTROLLER'S REPORT: June 2025.
ACTION ITEMS:
5) *PROCLAMATION: Recognizing August 3-9, 2025 as National Farmers Market Week.
6) *RESOLUTION: Authorizing the Release of Closed Session Meeting Minutes.
7) *RESOLUTION: Authorizing the Destruction of Audio or Video Recordings of Closed Session Meetings.
8) *RESOLUTION: Authorizing a Temporary Street Closure for "Trip to Mexico" Run & Car show on
9) DECLARATION OF VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF CITY COUNCIL.
10) MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT TO FILL COUNCIL VACANCY.
12) ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE.
13) RESOLUTION: BID AWARD: Awarding Contract for Construction & Installation of Two (2) Charleston Entrance Signs.
14) RESOLUTION: Accepting Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Architectural / Engineering Services relating to construction of new Pickleball Facility at Linder Sports Complex.
15) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Financing with Prairie State Bank & Trust for Fire Truck purchase.
16) RESOLUTION: Authorizing a Special Scavenger License: Get It Gone, LLC.
17) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Execution of an Agreement with the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE), Local 841.
18) ORDINANCE: Granting Petition of City of Charleston for Text Amendment to the Unified Development Code (UDC) with regard to Short Term Rentals.
19) ORDINANCE: Authorizing Acquisition of Real Estate 0.311 Acre.
5) *PROCLAMATION: Recognizing August 3-9, 2025 as National Farmers Market Week.
6) *RESOLUTION: Authorizing the Release of Closed Session Meeting Minutes.
7) *RESOLUTION: Authorizing the Destruction of Audio or Video Recordings of Closed Session Meetings.
8) *RESOLUTION: Authorizing a Temporary Street Closure for "Trip to Mexico" Run & Car show on
9) DECLARATION OF VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF CITY COUNCIL.
10) MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT TO FILL COUNCIL VACANCY.
12) ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE.
13) RESOLUTION: BID AWARD: Awarding Contract for Construction & Installation of Two (2) Charleston Entrance Signs.
14) RESOLUTION: Accepting Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Architectural / Engineering Services relating to construction of new Pickleball Facility at Linder Sports Complex.
15) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Financing with Prairie State Bank & Trust for Fire Truck purchase.
16) RESOLUTION: Authorizing a Special Scavenger License: Get It Gone, LLC.
17) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Execution of an Agreement with the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE), Local 841.
18) ORDINANCE: Granting Petition of City of Charleston for Text Amendment to the Unified Development Code (UDC) with regard to Short Term Rentals.
19) ORDINANCE: Authorizing Acquisition of Real Estate 0.311 Acre.
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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