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CITY COUNCIL MEETING 520 Jackson Avenue September 2, 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 19, 2025.
1) *MINUTES: Regular City Council Meeting for August 19, 2025.
AUDITING CLAIMS:
2) *PAYROLL: Regular Pay Period ending August 23, 2025.
3) *BILLS PAYABLE: September 5, 2025.
2) *PAYROLL: Regular Pay Period ending August 23, 2025.
3) *BILLS PAYABLE: September 5, 2025.
ACTION ITEMS:
4) *PROCLAMATION: Recognizing the Week of September 17-23, 2025, as Constitution Week.
5) *RAFFLE LICENSE: Eastern Illinois University Alumni Association on the afternoon of October 11, 2025, at O'Brien Stadium, to raise funds for EIU Student Scholarships.
6) *RESOLUTION: Authorizing Temporary Street Closure for Juanito's Bar & Grill at 611 Monroe Avenue on September 27, 2025, for the Tour de Charleston.
7) *RESOLUTION: Authorizing Street Closure for Marty's Bar, 1666 4th Street, from 11:00 a.m. on October 10, 2025, to 11:00 a.m. on October 12, 2025, to allow for Food Trucks in adjacent alley.
8) *RESOLUTION: Street Closure for Marty's Bar, 1666 4th Street, from 11:00 a.m. on October 31, 2025, to 11:00 a.m. on November 2, 2025, to allow for Food Trucks in adjacent Alley.
9) *RESOLUTION: Authorizing Street Closure for the annual Scare on the Square Event & Canine Costume Party.
10) RESOLUTION: BID AWARD: Accepting Concrete Bid for FY 2025/2026.
11) RESOLUTION: Providing Support, Financial Commitment and Administration for the Safe Route To School (SRTS) Grant Program.
12) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Expenditure of Tourism Funds in the amount of $1,000 to cover expenses relating to IHSA State Track Meets held May 22-24 and May 29-31, 2025.
13) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Expenditure of Tourism Funds in the amount of $1,000 to cover expenses relating to EIU Booth Library's EIU Comic Fest.
14) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Expenditure of Tourism Funds in the amount of $1,000 to cover expenses relating to the 2025 Harvest Frolic and Annual Marketing of Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site.
15) RESOLUTION: Approving Contract with International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local #3200.
16) ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor's appointment of Nancy Coutant to a 3-Year Term on the Charleston Tree Commission.
4) *PROCLAMATION: Recognizing the Week of September 17-23, 2025, as Constitution Week.
5) *RAFFLE LICENSE: Eastern Illinois University Alumni Association on the afternoon of October 11, 2025, at O'Brien Stadium, to raise funds for EIU Student Scholarships.
6) *RESOLUTION: Authorizing Temporary Street Closure for Juanito's Bar & Grill at 611 Monroe Avenue on September 27, 2025, for the Tour de Charleston.
7) *RESOLUTION: Authorizing Street Closure for Marty's Bar, 1666 4th Street, from 11:00 a.m. on October 10, 2025, to 11:00 a.m. on October 12, 2025, to allow for Food Trucks in adjacent alley.
8) *RESOLUTION: Street Closure for Marty's Bar, 1666 4th Street, from 11:00 a.m. on October 31, 2025, to 11:00 a.m. on November 2, 2025, to allow for Food Trucks in adjacent Alley.
9) *RESOLUTION: Authorizing Street Closure for the annual Scare on the Square Event & Canine Costume Party.
10) RESOLUTION: BID AWARD: Accepting Concrete Bid for FY 2025/2026.
11) RESOLUTION: Providing Support, Financial Commitment and Administration for the Safe Route To School (SRTS) Grant Program.
12) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Expenditure of Tourism Funds in the amount of $1,000 to cover expenses relating to IHSA State Track Meets held May 22-24 and May 29-31, 2025.
13) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Expenditure of Tourism Funds in the amount of $1,000 to cover expenses relating to EIU Booth Library's EIU Comic Fest.
14) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Expenditure of Tourism Funds in the amount of $1,000 to cover expenses relating to the 2025 Harvest Frolic and Annual Marketing of Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site.
15) RESOLUTION: Approving Contract with International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local #3200.
16) ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor's appointment of Nancy Coutant to a 3-Year Term on the Charleston Tree Commission.
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 19, 2025.
1) *MINUTES: Regular City Council Meeting for August 19, 2025.
AUDITING CLAIMS:
2) *PAYROLL: Regular Pay Period ending August 23, 2025.
3) *BILLS PAYABLE: September 5, 2025.
2) *PAYROLL: Regular Pay Period ending August 23, 2025.
3) *BILLS PAYABLE: September 5, 2025.
ACTION ITEMS:
4) *PROCLAMATION: Recognizing the Week of September 17-23, 2025, as Constitution Week.
5) *RAFFLE LICENSE: Eastern Illinois University Alumni Association on the afternoon of October 11, 2025, at O'Brien Stadium, to raise funds for EIU Student Scholarships.
6) *RESOLUTION: Authorizing Temporary Street Closure for Juanito's Bar & Grill at 611 Monroe Avenue on September 27, 2025, for the Tour de Charleston.
7) *RESOLUTION: Authorizing Street Closure for Marty's Bar, 1666 4th Street, from 11:00 a.m. on October 10, 2025, to 11:00 a.m. on October 12, 2025, to allow for Food Trucks in adjacent alley.
8) *RESOLUTION: Street Closure for Marty's Bar, 1666 4th Street, from 11:00 a.m. on October 31, 2025, to 11:00 a.m. on November 2, 2025, to allow for Food Trucks in adjacent Alley.
9) *RESOLUTION: Authorizing Street Closure for the annual Scare on the Square Event & Canine Costume Party.
10) RESOLUTION: BID AWARD: Accepting Concrete Bid for FY 2025/2026.
11) RESOLUTION: Providing Support, Financial Commitment and Administration for the Safe Route To School (SRTS) Grant Program.
12) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Expenditure of Tourism Funds in the amount of $1,000 to cover expenses relating to IHSA State Track Meets held May 22-24 and May 29-31, 2025.
13) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Expenditure of Tourism Funds in the amount of $1,000 to cover expenses relating to EIU Booth Library's EIU Comic Fest.
14) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Expenditure of Tourism Funds in the amount of $1,000 to cover expenses relating to the 2025 Harvest Frolic and Annual Marketing of Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site.
15) RESOLUTION: Approving Contract with International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local #3200.
16) ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor's appointment of Nancy Coutant to a 3-Year Term on the Charleston Tree Commission.
4) *PROCLAMATION: Recognizing the Week of September 17-23, 2025, as Constitution Week.
5) *RAFFLE LICENSE: Eastern Illinois University Alumni Association on the afternoon of October 11, 2025, at O'Brien Stadium, to raise funds for EIU Student Scholarships.
6) *RESOLUTION: Authorizing Temporary Street Closure for Juanito's Bar & Grill at 611 Monroe Avenue on September 27, 2025, for the Tour de Charleston.
7) *RESOLUTION: Authorizing Street Closure for Marty's Bar, 1666 4th Street, from 11:00 a.m. on October 10, 2025, to 11:00 a.m. on October 12, 2025, to allow for Food Trucks in adjacent alley.
8) *RESOLUTION: Street Closure for Marty's Bar, 1666 4th Street, from 11:00 a.m. on October 31, 2025, to 11:00 a.m. on November 2, 2025, to allow for Food Trucks in adjacent Alley.
9) *RESOLUTION: Authorizing Street Closure for the annual Scare on the Square Event & Canine Costume Party.
10) RESOLUTION: BID AWARD: Accepting Concrete Bid for FY 2025/2026.
11) RESOLUTION: Providing Support, Financial Commitment and Administration for the Safe Route To School (SRTS) Grant Program.
12) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Expenditure of Tourism Funds in the amount of $1,000 to cover expenses relating to IHSA State Track Meets held May 22-24 and May 29-31, 2025.
13) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Expenditure of Tourism Funds in the amount of $1,000 to cover expenses relating to EIU Booth Library's EIU Comic Fest.
14) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Expenditure of Tourism Funds in the amount of $1,000 to cover expenses relating to the 2025 Harvest Frolic and Annual Marketing of Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site.
15) RESOLUTION: Approving Contract with International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local #3200.
16) ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor's appointment of Nancy Coutant to a 3-Year Term on the Charleston Tree Commission.
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 September 2, 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 19, 2025.
1) *MINUTES: Regular City Council Meeting for August 19, 2025.
AUDITING CLAIMS:
2) *PAYROLL: Regular Pay Period ending August 23, 2025.
3) *BILLS PAYABLE: September 5, 2025.
2) *PAYROLL: Regular Pay Period ending August 23, 2025.
3) *BILLS PAYABLE: September 5, 2025.
ACTION ITEMS:
4) *PROCLAMATION: Recognizing the Week of September 17-23, 2025, as Constitution Week.
5) *RAFFLE LICENSE: Eastern Illinois University Alumni Association on the afternoon of October 11, 2025, at O'Brien Stadium, to raise funds for EIU Student Scholarships.
6) *RESOLUTION: Authorizing Temporary Street Closure for Juanito's Bar & Grill at 611 Monroe Avenue on September 27, 2025, for the Tour de Charleston.
7) *RESOLUTION: Authorizing Street Closure for Marty's Bar, 1666 4th Street, from 11:00 a.m. on October 10, 2025, to 11:00 a.m. on October 12, 2025, to allow for Food Trucks in adjacent alley.
8) *RESOLUTION: Street Closure for Marty's Bar, 1666 4th Street, from 11:00 a.m. on October 31, 2025, to 11:00 a.m. on November 2, 2025, to allow for Food Trucks in adjacent Alley.
9) *RESOLUTION: Authorizing Street Closure for the annual Scare on the Square Event & Canine Costume Party.
10) RESOLUTION: BID AWARD: Accepting Concrete Bid for FY 2025/2026.
11) RESOLUTION: Providing Support, Financial Commitment and Administration for the Safe Route To School (SRTS) Grant Program.
12) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Expenditure of Tourism Funds in the amount of $1,000 to cover expenses relating to IHSA State Track Meets held May 22-24 and May 29-31, 2025.
13) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Expenditure of Tourism Funds in the amount of $1,000 to cover expenses relating to EIU Booth Library's EIU Comic Fest.
14) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Expenditure of Tourism Funds in the amount of $1,000 to cover expenses relating to the 2025 Harvest Frolic and Annual Marketing of Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site.
15) RESOLUTION: Approving Contract with International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local #3200.
16) ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor's appointment of Nancy Coutant to a 3-Year Term on the Charleston Tree Commission.
4) *PROCLAMATION: Recognizing the Week of September 17-23, 2025, as Constitution Week.
5) *RAFFLE LICENSE: Eastern Illinois University Alumni Association on the afternoon of October 11, 2025, at O'Brien Stadium, to raise funds for EIU Student Scholarships.
6) *RESOLUTION: Authorizing Temporary Street Closure for Juanito's Bar & Grill at 611 Monroe Avenue on September 27, 2025, for the Tour de Charleston.
7) *RESOLUTION: Authorizing Street Closure for Marty's Bar, 1666 4th Street, from 11:00 a.m. on October 10, 2025, to 11:00 a.m. on October 12, 2025, to allow for Food Trucks in adjacent alley.
8) *RESOLUTION: Street Closure for Marty's Bar, 1666 4th Street, from 11:00 a.m. on October 31, 2025, to 11:00 a.m. on November 2, 2025, to allow for Food Trucks in adjacent Alley.
9) *RESOLUTION: Authorizing Street Closure for the annual Scare on the Square Event & Canine Costume Party.
10) RESOLUTION: BID AWARD: Accepting Concrete Bid for FY 2025/2026.
11) RESOLUTION: Providing Support, Financial Commitment and Administration for the Safe Route To School (SRTS) Grant Program.
12) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Expenditure of Tourism Funds in the amount of $1,000 to cover expenses relating to IHSA State Track Meets held May 22-24 and May 29-31, 2025.
13) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Expenditure of Tourism Funds in the amount of $1,000 to cover expenses relating to EIU Booth Library's EIU Comic Fest.
14) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Expenditure of Tourism Funds in the amount of $1,000 to cover expenses relating to the 2025 Harvest Frolic and Annual Marketing of Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site.
15) RESOLUTION: Approving Contract with International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local #3200.
16) ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor's appointment of Nancy Coutant to a 3-Year Term on the Charleston Tree Commission.
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 19, 2025.
1) *MINUTES: Regular City Council Meeting for August 19, 2025.
AUDITING CLAIMS:
2) *PAYROLL: Regular Pay Period ending August 23, 2025.
3) *BILLS PAYABLE: September 5, 2025.
2) *PAYROLL: Regular Pay Period ending August 23, 2025.
3) *BILLS PAYABLE: September 5, 2025.
ACTION ITEMS:
4) *PROCLAMATION: Recognizing the Week of September 17-23, 2025, as Constitution Week.
5) *RAFFLE LICENSE: Eastern Illinois University Alumni Association on the afternoon of October 11, 2025, at O'Brien Stadium, to raise funds for EIU Student Scholarships.
6) *RESOLUTION: Authorizing Temporary Street Closure for Juanito's Bar & Grill at 611 Monroe Avenue on September 27, 2025, for the Tour de Charleston.
7) *RESOLUTION: Authorizing Street Closure for Marty's Bar, 1666 4th Street, from 11:00 a.m. on October 10, 2025, to 11:00 a.m. on October 12, 2025, to allow for Food Trucks in adjacent alley.
8) *RESOLUTION: Street Closure for Marty's Bar, 1666 4th Street, from 11:00 a.m. on October 31, 2025, to 11:00 a.m. on November 2, 2025, to allow for Food Trucks in adjacent Alley.
9) *RESOLUTION: Authorizing Street Closure for the annual Scare on the Square Event & Canine Costume Party.
10) RESOLUTION: BID AWARD: Accepting Concrete Bid for FY 2025/2026.
11) RESOLUTION: Providing Support, Financial Commitment and Administration for the Safe Route To School (SRTS) Grant Program.
12) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Expenditure of Tourism Funds in the amount of $1,000 to cover expenses relating to IHSA State Track Meets held May 22-24 and May 29-31, 2025.
13) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Expenditure of Tourism Funds in the amount of $1,000 to cover expenses relating to EIU Booth Library's EIU Comic Fest.
14) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Expenditure of Tourism Funds in the amount of $1,000 to cover expenses relating to the 2025 Harvest Frolic and Annual Marketing of Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site.
15) RESOLUTION: Approving Contract with International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local #3200.
16) ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor's appointment of Nancy Coutant to a 3-Year Term on the Charleston Tree Commission.
4) *PROCLAMATION: Recognizing the Week of September 17-23, 2025, as Constitution Week.
5) *RAFFLE LICENSE: Eastern Illinois University Alumni Association on the afternoon of October 11, 2025, at O'Brien Stadium, to raise funds for EIU Student Scholarships.
6) *RESOLUTION: Authorizing Temporary Street Closure for Juanito's Bar & Grill at 611 Monroe Avenue on September 27, 2025, for the Tour de Charleston.
7) *RESOLUTION: Authorizing Street Closure for Marty's Bar, 1666 4th Street, from 11:00 a.m. on October 10, 2025, to 11:00 a.m. on October 12, 2025, to allow for Food Trucks in adjacent alley.
8) *RESOLUTION: Street Closure for Marty's Bar, 1666 4th Street, from 11:00 a.m. on October 31, 2025, to 11:00 a.m. on November 2, 2025, to allow for Food Trucks in adjacent Alley.
9) *RESOLUTION: Authorizing Street Closure for the annual Scare on the Square Event & Canine Costume Party.
10) RESOLUTION: BID AWARD: Accepting Concrete Bid for FY 2025/2026.
11) RESOLUTION: Providing Support, Financial Commitment and Administration for the Safe Route To School (SRTS) Grant Program.
12) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Expenditure of Tourism Funds in the amount of $1,000 to cover expenses relating to IHSA State Track Meets held May 22-24 and May 29-31, 2025.
13) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Expenditure of Tourism Funds in the amount of $1,000 to cover expenses relating to EIU Booth Library's EIU Comic Fest.
14) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Expenditure of Tourism Funds in the amount of $1,000 to cover expenses relating to the 2025 Harvest Frolic and Annual Marketing of Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site.
15) RESOLUTION: Approving Contract with International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local #3200.
16) ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor's appointment of Nancy Coutant to a 3-Year Term on the Charleston Tree Commission.
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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