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CITY COUNCIL MEETING 520 Jackson Avenue October 21, 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 October 7, 2025.
1) *MINUTES: Regular City Council Meeting for October 7, 2025.
AUDITING CLAIMS:
2) *PAYROLL: Regular Pay Period ending October 4, 2025.
3) *BILLS PAYABLE: October 24, 2025.
2) *PAYROLL: Regular Pay Period ending October 4, 2025.
3) *BILLS PAYABLE: October 24, 2025.
ACTION ITEMS:
4) *RAFFLE LICENSE: United Way of Coles County Annual Fall Auction on October 28, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. at EIU MLK University Grand Ballroom.
5) RESOLUTION: Approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Charleston, Illinois, and Charleston Community Unit School District #1: School Resource Officer Program.
6) RESOLUTION: Entering into Contractual Agreement for Technical Assistance Services with the Coles County Regional Planning and Development Commission.
7) RESOLUTION: A Resolution of Support, Financial Commitment, and Administration for Lead Service Line Inventory (LSLI) Grant Program.
8) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Master Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Omnia Partners.
9) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Designation of Delegate to Annual Business Meeting of the Illinois Association of Park Districts.
10) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Expenditure of Tourism Funds in the amount of $4,000 to cover expenses relating to the 2026 Red, White and Blue Days Entertainment.
11) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Expenditure of Tourism Funds in the amount of $5,000 to cover expenses relating to the 2026 Christmas in the Heart of Charleston event costs.
12) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Expenditure of Tourism Funds in the amount of $2,000 to assist in covering expenses relating to advertising and marketing for the Charleston Speedway 2025 racing season.
13) RESOLUTION: Accepting Grant in the amount of $500,000 from the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) for Improvements at City of Charleston Wastewater Treatment Plant.
14) ORDINANCE: Amending Title 8-3-2; Sewer and Water Rates.
15) ORDINANCE: Amending Title 6-2-11(C): Parking Prohibited during Certain Times.
16) ORDINANCE: Declaring Necessity of Use and Authorizing Acquisition of Property for the Benefit of the City of Charleston.
17) ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor's reappointment of Deborah Cuddy to a 3-Year Term on the Charleston Carnegie Library Board of Trustees.
18) ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor's reappointment of Jim Davis, David Kirsch, and Ginger Stanfield to 3-Year Terms on the Charleston Tourism Advisory Board.
4) *RAFFLE LICENSE: United Way of Coles County Annual Fall Auction on October 28, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. at EIU MLK University Grand Ballroom.
5) RESOLUTION: Approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Charleston, Illinois, and Charleston Community Unit School District #1: School Resource Officer Program.
6) RESOLUTION: Entering into Contractual Agreement for Technical Assistance Services with the Coles County Regional Planning and Development Commission.
7) RESOLUTION: A Resolution of Support, Financial Commitment, and Administration for Lead Service Line Inventory (LSLI) Grant Program.
8) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Master Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Omnia Partners.
9) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Designation of Delegate to Annual Business Meeting of the Illinois Association of Park Districts.
10) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Expenditure of Tourism Funds in the amount of $4,000 to cover expenses relating to the 2026 Red, White and Blue Days Entertainment.
11) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Expenditure of Tourism Funds in the amount of $5,000 to cover expenses relating to the 2026 Christmas in the Heart of Charleston event costs.
12) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Expenditure of Tourism Funds in the amount of $2,000 to assist in covering expenses relating to advertising and marketing for the Charleston Speedway 2025 racing season.
13) RESOLUTION: Accepting Grant in the amount of $500,000 from the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) for Improvements at City of Charleston Wastewater Treatment Plant.
14) ORDINANCE: Amending Title 8-3-2; Sewer and Water Rates.
15) ORDINANCE: Amending Title 6-2-11(C): Parking Prohibited during Certain Times.
16) ORDINANCE: Declaring Necessity of Use and Authorizing Acquisition of Property for the Benefit of the City of Charleston.
17) ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor's reappointment of Deborah Cuddy to a 3-Year Term on the Charleston Carnegie Library Board of Trustees.
18) ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor's reappointment of Jim Davis, David Kirsch, and Ginger Stanfield to 3-Year Terms on the Charleston Tourism Advisory Board.
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 October 7, 2025.
1) *MINUTES: Regular City Council Meeting for October 7, 2025.
AUDITING CLAIMS:
2) *PAYROLL: Regular Pay Period ending October 4, 2025.
3) *BILLS PAYABLE: October 24, 2025.
2) *PAYROLL: Regular Pay Period ending October 4, 2025.
3) *BILLS PAYABLE: October 24, 2025.
ACTION ITEMS:
4) *RAFFLE LICENSE: United Way of Coles County Annual Fall Auction on October 28, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. at EIU MLK University Grand Ballroom.
5) RESOLUTION: Approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Charleston, Illinois, and Charleston Community Unit School District #1: School Resource Officer Program.
6) RESOLUTION: Entering into Contractual Agreement for Technical Assistance Services with the Coles County Regional Planning and Development Commission.
7) RESOLUTION: A Resolution of Support, Financial Commitment, and Administration for Lead Service Line Inventory (LSLI) Grant Program.
8) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Master Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Omnia Partners.
9) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Designation of Delegate to Annual Business Meeting of the Illinois Association of Park Districts.
10) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Expenditure of Tourism Funds in the amount of $4,000 to cover expenses relating to the 2026 Red, White and Blue Days Entertainment.
11) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Expenditure of Tourism Funds in the amount of $5,000 to cover expenses relating to the 2026 Christmas in the Heart of Charleston event costs.
12) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Expenditure of Tourism Funds in the amount of $2,000 to assist in covering expenses relating to advertising and marketing for the Charleston Speedway 2025 racing season.
13) RESOLUTION: Accepting Grant in the amount of $500,000 from the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) for Improvements at City of Charleston Wastewater Treatment Plant.
14) ORDINANCE: Amending Title 8-3-2; Sewer and Water Rates.
15) ORDINANCE: Amending Title 6-2-11(C): Parking Prohibited during Certain Times.
16) ORDINANCE: Declaring Necessity of Use and Authorizing Acquisition of Property for the Benefit of the City of Charleston.
17) ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor's reappointment of Deborah Cuddy to a 3-Year Term on the Charleston Carnegie Library Board of Trustees.
18) ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor's reappointment of Jim Davis, David Kirsch, and Ginger Stanfield to 3-Year Terms on the Charleston Tourism Advisory Board.
4) *RAFFLE LICENSE: United Way of Coles County Annual Fall Auction on October 28, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. at EIU MLK University Grand Ballroom.
5) RESOLUTION: Approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Charleston, Illinois, and Charleston Community Unit School District #1: School Resource Officer Program.
6) RESOLUTION: Entering into Contractual Agreement for Technical Assistance Services with the Coles County Regional Planning and Development Commission.
7) RESOLUTION: A Resolution of Support, Financial Commitment, and Administration for Lead Service Line Inventory (LSLI) Grant Program.
8) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Master Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Omnia Partners.
9) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Designation of Delegate to Annual Business Meeting of the Illinois Association of Park Districts.
10) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Expenditure of Tourism Funds in the amount of $4,000 to cover expenses relating to the 2026 Red, White and Blue Days Entertainment.
11) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Expenditure of Tourism Funds in the amount of $5,000 to cover expenses relating to the 2026 Christmas in the Heart of Charleston event costs.
12) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Expenditure of Tourism Funds in the amount of $2,000 to assist in covering expenses relating to advertising and marketing for the Charleston Speedway 2025 racing season.
13) RESOLUTION: Accepting Grant in the amount of $500,000 from the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) for Improvements at City of Charleston Wastewater Treatment Plant.
14) ORDINANCE: Amending Title 8-3-2; Sewer and Water Rates.
15) ORDINANCE: Amending Title 6-2-11(C): Parking Prohibited during Certain Times.
16) ORDINANCE: Declaring Necessity of Use and Authorizing Acquisition of Property for the Benefit of the City of Charleston.
17) ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor's reappointment of Deborah Cuddy to a 3-Year Term on the Charleston Carnegie Library Board of Trustees.
18) ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor's reappointment of Jim Davis, David Kirsch, and Ginger Stanfield to 3-Year Terms on the Charleston Tourism Advisory Board.
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 October 21, 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 October 7, 2025.
1) *MINUTES: Regular City Council Meeting for October 7, 2025.
AUDITING CLAIMS:
2) *PAYROLL: Regular Pay Period ending October 4, 2025.
3) *BILLS PAYABLE: October 24, 2025.
2) *PAYROLL: Regular Pay Period ending October 4, 2025.
3) *BILLS PAYABLE: October 24, 2025.
ACTION ITEMS:
4) *RAFFLE LICENSE: United Way of Coles County Annual Fall Auction on October 28, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. at EIU MLK University Grand Ballroom.
5) RESOLUTION: Approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Charleston, Illinois, and Charleston Community Unit School District #1: School Resource Officer Program.
6) RESOLUTION: Entering into Contractual Agreement for Technical Assistance Services with the Coles County Regional Planning and Development Commission.
7) RESOLUTION: A Resolution of Support, Financial Commitment, and Administration for Lead Service Line Inventory (LSLI) Grant Program.
8) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Master Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Omnia Partners.
9) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Designation of Delegate to Annual Business Meeting of the Illinois Association of Park Districts.
10) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Expenditure of Tourism Funds in the amount of $4,000 to cover expenses relating to the 2026 Red, White and Blue Days Entertainment.
11) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Expenditure of Tourism Funds in the amount of $5,000 to cover expenses relating to the 2026 Christmas in the Heart of Charleston event costs.
12) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Expenditure of Tourism Funds in the amount of $2,000 to assist in covering expenses relating to advertising and marketing for the Charleston Speedway 2025 racing season.
13) RESOLUTION: Accepting Grant in the amount of $500,000 from the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) for Improvements at City of Charleston Wastewater Treatment Plant.
14) ORDINANCE: Amending Title 8-3-2; Sewer and Water Rates.
15) ORDINANCE: Amending Title 6-2-11(C): Parking Prohibited during Certain Times.
16) ORDINANCE: Declaring Necessity of Use and Authorizing Acquisition of Property for the Benefit of the City of Charleston.
17) ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor's reappointment of Deborah Cuddy to a 3-Year Term on the Charleston Carnegie Library Board of Trustees.
18) ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor's reappointment of Jim Davis, David Kirsch, and Ginger Stanfield to 3-Year Terms on the Charleston Tourism Advisory Board.
4) *RAFFLE LICENSE: United Way of Coles County Annual Fall Auction on October 28, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. at EIU MLK University Grand Ballroom.
5) RESOLUTION: Approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Charleston, Illinois, and Charleston Community Unit School District #1: School Resource Officer Program.
6) RESOLUTION: Entering into Contractual Agreement for Technical Assistance Services with the Coles County Regional Planning and Development Commission.
7) RESOLUTION: A Resolution of Support, Financial Commitment, and Administration for Lead Service Line Inventory (LSLI) Grant Program.
8) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Master Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Omnia Partners.
9) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Designation of Delegate to Annual Business Meeting of the Illinois Association of Park Districts.
10) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Expenditure of Tourism Funds in the amount of $4,000 to cover expenses relating to the 2026 Red, White and Blue Days Entertainment.
11) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Expenditure of Tourism Funds in the amount of $5,000 to cover expenses relating to the 2026 Christmas in the Heart of Charleston event costs.
12) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Expenditure of Tourism Funds in the amount of $2,000 to assist in covering expenses relating to advertising and marketing for the Charleston Speedway 2025 racing season.
13) RESOLUTION: Accepting Grant in the amount of $500,000 from the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) for Improvements at City of Charleston Wastewater Treatment Plant.
14) ORDINANCE: Amending Title 8-3-2; Sewer and Water Rates.
15) ORDINANCE: Amending Title 6-2-11(C): Parking Prohibited during Certain Times.
16) ORDINANCE: Declaring Necessity of Use and Authorizing Acquisition of Property for the Benefit of the City of Charleston.
17) ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor's reappointment of Deborah Cuddy to a 3-Year Term on the Charleston Carnegie Library Board of Trustees.
18) ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor's reappointment of Jim Davis, David Kirsch, and Ginger Stanfield to 3-Year Terms on the Charleston Tourism Advisory Board.
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 October 7, 2025.
1) *MINUTES: Regular City Council Meeting for October 7, 2025.
AUDITING CLAIMS:
2) *PAYROLL: Regular Pay Period ending October 4, 2025.
3) *BILLS PAYABLE: October 24, 2025.
2) *PAYROLL: Regular Pay Period ending October 4, 2025.
3) *BILLS PAYABLE: October 24, 2025.
ACTION ITEMS:
4) *RAFFLE LICENSE: United Way of Coles County Annual Fall Auction on October 28, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. at EIU MLK University Grand Ballroom.
5) RESOLUTION: Approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Charleston, Illinois, and Charleston Community Unit School District #1: School Resource Officer Program.
6) RESOLUTION: Entering into Contractual Agreement for Technical Assistance Services with the Coles County Regional Planning and Development Commission.
7) RESOLUTION: A Resolution of Support, Financial Commitment, and Administration for Lead Service Line Inventory (LSLI) Grant Program.
8) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Master Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Omnia Partners.
9) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Designation of Delegate to Annual Business Meeting of the Illinois Association of Park Districts.
10) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Expenditure of Tourism Funds in the amount of $4,000 to cover expenses relating to the 2026 Red, White and Blue Days Entertainment.
11) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Expenditure of Tourism Funds in the amount of $5,000 to cover expenses relating to the 2026 Christmas in the Heart of Charleston event costs.
12) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Expenditure of Tourism Funds in the amount of $2,000 to assist in covering expenses relating to advertising and marketing for the Charleston Speedway 2025 racing season.
13) RESOLUTION: Accepting Grant in the amount of $500,000 from the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) for Improvements at City of Charleston Wastewater Treatment Plant.
14) ORDINANCE: Amending Title 8-3-2; Sewer and Water Rates.
15) ORDINANCE: Amending Title 6-2-11(C): Parking Prohibited during Certain Times.
16) ORDINANCE: Declaring Necessity of Use and Authorizing Acquisition of Property for the Benefit of the City of Charleston.
17) ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor's reappointment of Deborah Cuddy to a 3-Year Term on the Charleston Carnegie Library Board of Trustees.
18) ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor's reappointment of Jim Davis, David Kirsch, and Ginger Stanfield to 3-Year Terms on the Charleston Tourism Advisory Board.
4) *RAFFLE LICENSE: United Way of Coles County Annual Fall Auction on October 28, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. at EIU MLK University Grand Ballroom.
5) RESOLUTION: Approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Charleston, Illinois, and Charleston Community Unit School District #1: School Resource Officer Program.
6) RESOLUTION: Entering into Contractual Agreement for Technical Assistance Services with the Coles County Regional Planning and Development Commission.
7) RESOLUTION: A Resolution of Support, Financial Commitment, and Administration for Lead Service Line Inventory (LSLI) Grant Program.
8) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Master Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Omnia Partners.
9) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Designation of Delegate to Annual Business Meeting of the Illinois Association of Park Districts.
10) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Expenditure of Tourism Funds in the amount of $4,000 to cover expenses relating to the 2026 Red, White and Blue Days Entertainment.
11) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Expenditure of Tourism Funds in the amount of $5,000 to cover expenses relating to the 2026 Christmas in the Heart of Charleston event costs.
12) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Expenditure of Tourism Funds in the amount of $2,000 to assist in covering expenses relating to advertising and marketing for the Charleston Speedway 2025 racing season.
13) RESOLUTION: Accepting Grant in the amount of $500,000 from the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) for Improvements at City of Charleston Wastewater Treatment Plant.
14) ORDINANCE: Amending Title 8-3-2; Sewer and Water Rates.
15) ORDINANCE: Amending Title 6-2-11(C): Parking Prohibited during Certain Times.
16) ORDINANCE: Declaring Necessity of Use and Authorizing Acquisition of Property for the Benefit of the City of Charleston.
17) ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor's reappointment of Deborah Cuddy to a 3-Year Term on the Charleston Carnegie Library Board of Trustees.
18) ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor's reappointment of Jim Davis, David Kirsch, and Ginger Stanfield to 3-Year Terms on the Charleston Tourism Advisory Board.
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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