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CITY COUNCIL MEETING 520 Jackson Avenue August 19, 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 August 5, 2025.
1) *MINUTES: Regular City Council Meeting for August 5, 2025.
AUDITING CLAIMS:
2) *PAYROLL: Regular Pay Period ending August 9, 2025.
3) *COMPTROLLER'S REPORT: July 2025.
4) *BILLS PAYABLE: August 22, 2025.
2) *PAYROLL: Regular Pay Period ending August 9, 2025.
3) *COMPTROLLER'S REPORT: July 2025.
4) *BILLS PAYABLE: August 22, 2025.
ACTION ITEMS:
5) *PROCLAMATION: Recognizing the Month of September as National Recovery Month 2025.
6) *RAFFLE LICENSE: Coles County Farm Bureau Foundation on August 15, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. in the East Pavilion at Morton Park.
7) *RAFFLE LICENSE: 5 O'Clock Floozies at 5:00 p.m. on September 13, 2025, to raise funds to help support CASA.
8) *RESOLUTION: Relating to Charleston High School Homecoming Parade Authorizing Temporary Street Closure.
9) RESOLUTION: Authorizing the Sale or Trade of Surplus Property (Firearms).
10) RESOLUTION: Authorizing the Execution of a Service Agreement for The Supply of Electricity for Residential and Small Commercial Retail Customers Who Do Not Opt Out of such a Program (Electric Aggregation).
11) ORDINANCE: Amending Ordinance No. 2025-O-10: Local Implementation of the Grocery Tax.
5) *PROCLAMATION: Recognizing the Month of September as National Recovery Month 2025.
6) *RAFFLE LICENSE: Coles County Farm Bureau Foundation on August 15, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. in the East Pavilion at Morton Park.
7) *RAFFLE LICENSE: 5 O'Clock Floozies at 5:00 p.m. on September 13, 2025, to raise funds to help support CASA.
8) *RESOLUTION: Relating to Charleston High School Homecoming Parade Authorizing Temporary Street Closure.
9) RESOLUTION: Authorizing the Sale or Trade of Surplus Property (Firearms).
10) RESOLUTION: Authorizing the Execution of a Service Agreement for The Supply of Electricity for Residential and Small Commercial Retail Customers Who Do Not Opt Out of such a Program (Electric Aggregation).
11) ORDINANCE: Amending Ordinance No. 2025-O-10: Local Implementation of the Grocery Tax.
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 August 5, 2025.
1) *MINUTES: Regular City Council Meeting for August 5, 2025.
AUDITING CLAIMS:
2) *PAYROLL: Regular Pay Period ending August 9, 2025.
3) *COMPTROLLER'S REPORT: July 2025.
4) *BILLS PAYABLE: August 22, 2025.
2) *PAYROLL: Regular Pay Period ending August 9, 2025.
3) *COMPTROLLER'S REPORT: July 2025.
4) *BILLS PAYABLE: August 22, 2025.
ACTION ITEMS:
5) *PROCLAMATION: Recognizing the Month of September as National Recovery Month 2025.
6) *RAFFLE LICENSE: Coles County Farm Bureau Foundation on August 15, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. in the East Pavilion at Morton Park.
7) *RAFFLE LICENSE: 5 O'Clock Floozies at 5:00 p.m. on September 13, 2025, to raise funds to help support CASA.
8) *RESOLUTION: Relating to Charleston High School Homecoming Parade Authorizing Temporary Street Closure.
9) RESOLUTION: Authorizing the Sale or Trade of Surplus Property (Firearms).
10) RESOLUTION: Authorizing the Execution of a Service Agreement for The Supply of Electricity for Residential and Small Commercial Retail Customers Who Do Not Opt Out of such a Program (Electric Aggregation).
11) ORDINANCE: Amending Ordinance No. 2025-O-10: Local Implementation of the Grocery Tax.
5) *PROCLAMATION: Recognizing the Month of September as National Recovery Month 2025.
6) *RAFFLE LICENSE: Coles County Farm Bureau Foundation on August 15, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. in the East Pavilion at Morton Park.
7) *RAFFLE LICENSE: 5 O'Clock Floozies at 5:00 p.m. on September 13, 2025, to raise funds to help support CASA.
8) *RESOLUTION: Relating to Charleston High School Homecoming Parade Authorizing Temporary Street Closure.
9) RESOLUTION: Authorizing the Sale or Trade of Surplus Property (Firearms).
10) RESOLUTION: Authorizing the Execution of a Service Agreement for The Supply of Electricity for Residential and Small Commercial Retail Customers Who Do Not Opt Out of such a Program (Electric Aggregation).
11) ORDINANCE: Amending Ordinance No. 2025-O-10: Local Implementation of the Grocery Tax.
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 August 19, 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 August 5, 2025.
1) *MINUTES: Regular City Council Meeting for August 5, 2025.
AUDITING CLAIMS:
2) *PAYROLL: Regular Pay Period ending August 9, 2025.
3) *COMPTROLLER'S REPORT: July 2025.
4) *BILLS PAYABLE: August 22, 2025.
2) *PAYROLL: Regular Pay Period ending August 9, 2025.
3) *COMPTROLLER'S REPORT: July 2025.
4) *BILLS PAYABLE: August 22, 2025.
ACTION ITEMS:
5) *PROCLAMATION: Recognizing the Month of September as National Recovery Month 2025.
6) *RAFFLE LICENSE: Coles County Farm Bureau Foundation on August 15, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. in the East Pavilion at Morton Park.
7) *RAFFLE LICENSE: 5 O'Clock Floozies at 5:00 p.m. on September 13, 2025, to raise funds to help support CASA.
8) *RESOLUTION: Relating to Charleston High School Homecoming Parade Authorizing Temporary Street Closure.
9) RESOLUTION: Authorizing the Sale or Trade of Surplus Property (Firearms).
10) RESOLUTION: Authorizing the Execution of a Service Agreement for The Supply of Electricity for Residential and Small Commercial Retail Customers Who Do Not Opt Out of such a Program (Electric Aggregation).
11) ORDINANCE: Amending Ordinance No. 2025-O-10: Local Implementation of the Grocery Tax.
5) *PROCLAMATION: Recognizing the Month of September as National Recovery Month 2025.
6) *RAFFLE LICENSE: Coles County Farm Bureau Foundation on August 15, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. in the East Pavilion at Morton Park.
7) *RAFFLE LICENSE: 5 O'Clock Floozies at 5:00 p.m. on September 13, 2025, to raise funds to help support CASA.
8) *RESOLUTION: Relating to Charleston High School Homecoming Parade Authorizing Temporary Street Closure.
9) RESOLUTION: Authorizing the Sale or Trade of Surplus Property (Firearms).
10) RESOLUTION: Authorizing the Execution of a Service Agreement for The Supply of Electricity for Residential and Small Commercial Retail Customers Who Do Not Opt Out of such a Program (Electric Aggregation).
11) ORDINANCE: Amending Ordinance No. 2025-O-10: Local Implementation of the Grocery Tax.
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 August 5, 2025.
1) *MINUTES: Regular City Council Meeting for August 5, 2025.
AUDITING CLAIMS:
2) *PAYROLL: Regular Pay Period ending August 9, 2025.
3) *COMPTROLLER'S REPORT: July 2025.
4) *BILLS PAYABLE: August 22, 2025.
2) *PAYROLL: Regular Pay Period ending August 9, 2025.
3) *COMPTROLLER'S REPORT: July 2025.
4) *BILLS PAYABLE: August 22, 2025.
ACTION ITEMS:
5) *PROCLAMATION: Recognizing the Month of September as National Recovery Month 2025.
6) *RAFFLE LICENSE: Coles County Farm Bureau Foundation on August 15, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. in the East Pavilion at Morton Park.
7) *RAFFLE LICENSE: 5 O'Clock Floozies at 5:00 p.m. on September 13, 2025, to raise funds to help support CASA.
8) *RESOLUTION: Relating to Charleston High School Homecoming Parade Authorizing Temporary Street Closure.
9) RESOLUTION: Authorizing the Sale or Trade of Surplus Property (Firearms).
10) RESOLUTION: Authorizing the Execution of a Service Agreement for The Supply of Electricity for Residential and Small Commercial Retail Customers Who Do Not Opt Out of such a Program (Electric Aggregation).
11) ORDINANCE: Amending Ordinance No. 2025-O-10: Local Implementation of the Grocery Tax.
5) *PROCLAMATION: Recognizing the Month of September as National Recovery Month 2025.
6) *RAFFLE LICENSE: Coles County Farm Bureau Foundation on August 15, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. in the East Pavilion at Morton Park.
7) *RAFFLE LICENSE: 5 O'Clock Floozies at 5:00 p.m. on September 13, 2025, to raise funds to help support CASA.
8) *RESOLUTION: Relating to Charleston High School Homecoming Parade Authorizing Temporary Street Closure.
9) RESOLUTION: Authorizing the Sale or Trade of Surplus Property (Firearms).
10) RESOLUTION: Authorizing the Execution of a Service Agreement for The Supply of Electricity for Residential and Small Commercial Retail Customers Who Do Not Opt Out of such a Program (Electric Aggregation).
11) ORDINANCE: Amending Ordinance No. 2025-O-10: Local Implementation of the Grocery Tax.
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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