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CITY COUNCIL MEETING 520 Jackson Avenue November 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 October 21, 2025.
1) *MINUTES: Regular City Council Meeting for October 21, 2025.
AUDITING CLAIMS:
2) *PAYROLL: Regular Pay Period ending October 18, 2025.
3) *BILLS PAYABLE: November 7, 2025.
4) *COMPTROLLER'S REPORT: September 2025.
2) *PAYROLL: Regular Pay Period ending October 18, 2025.
3) *BILLS PAYABLE: November 7, 2025.
4) *COMPTROLLER'S REPORT: September 2025.
ACTION ITEMS:
5) *RAFFLE LICENSE: Charleston FFA Alumni and Supporters on December 3, 2025, at the Trojan A & M Center to raise funds to support Competiton & Trip Expenses for CHS FFA Students.
6) *RESOLUTION: Street Closure for the annual EIU Holiday Hustle 5K Walk / Run on December 6, 2025, to raise funds for One Stop Community Christmas.
7) ORDINANCE: Providing for Sensible Rehabilitation within the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District.
8) RESOLUTION: BID AWARD: Accepting Bid for ADA Sidewalk Ramp Upgrades on Madison Avenue Project.
9) RESOLUTION: BID AWARD: Accepting Bid for Williamsburg Drive and Pierce Avenue Resurfacing Project.
10) RESOLUTION: Accepting Grant from Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System (ILEAS) Training and Standards Board under Less Lethal Alternatives for Law Enforcement (LLA) Grant Program, and Declaring Surplus Property.
11) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement with Illinois Finance Authority, Financial Commitment, and approving Expenditure of Funds for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure Project.
12) ORDINANCE: Granting Petition of Ascolani Flooring and Stairs LLC for Conditional Use Permit for Short Term Rental at 1515 2nd Street.
13) ORDINANCE: Granting Petition of Brian & Tisha Pfeiffer for Variance of Title 10-8-4(F)(3)(d): Parking & Loading Standards at 9 Fawn Court.
5) *RAFFLE LICENSE: Charleston FFA Alumni and Supporters on December 3, 2025, at the Trojan A & M Center to raise funds to support Competiton & Trip Expenses for CHS FFA Students.
6) *RESOLUTION: Street Closure for the annual EIU Holiday Hustle 5K Walk / Run on December 6, 2025, to raise funds for One Stop Community Christmas.
7) ORDINANCE: Providing for Sensible Rehabilitation within the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District.
8) RESOLUTION: BID AWARD: Accepting Bid for ADA Sidewalk Ramp Upgrades on Madison Avenue Project.
9) RESOLUTION: BID AWARD: Accepting Bid for Williamsburg Drive and Pierce Avenue Resurfacing Project.
10) RESOLUTION: Accepting Grant from Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System (ILEAS) Training and Standards Board under Less Lethal Alternatives for Law Enforcement (LLA) Grant Program, and Declaring Surplus Property.
11) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement with Illinois Finance Authority, Financial Commitment, and approving Expenditure of Funds for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure Project.
12) ORDINANCE: Granting Petition of Ascolani Flooring and Stairs LLC for Conditional Use Permit for Short Term Rental at 1515 2nd Street.
13) ORDINANCE: Granting Petition of Brian & Tisha Pfeiffer for Variance of Title 10-8-4(F)(3)(d): Parking & Loading Standards at 9 Fawn Court.
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 21, 2025.
1) *MINUTES: Regular City Council Meeting for October 21, 2025.
AUDITING CLAIMS:
2) *PAYROLL: Regular Pay Period ending October 18, 2025.
3) *BILLS PAYABLE: November 7, 2025.
4) *COMPTROLLER'S REPORT: September 2025.
2) *PAYROLL: Regular Pay Period ending October 18, 2025.
3) *BILLS PAYABLE: November 7, 2025.
4) *COMPTROLLER'S REPORT: September 2025.
ACTION ITEMS:
5) *RAFFLE LICENSE: Charleston FFA Alumni and Supporters on December 3, 2025, at the Trojan A & M Center to raise funds to support Competiton & Trip Expenses for CHS FFA Students.
6) *RESOLUTION: Street Closure for the annual EIU Holiday Hustle 5K Walk / Run on December 6, 2025, to raise funds for One Stop Community Christmas.
7) ORDINANCE: Providing for Sensible Rehabilitation within the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District.
8) RESOLUTION: BID AWARD: Accepting Bid for ADA Sidewalk Ramp Upgrades on Madison Avenue Project.
9) RESOLUTION: BID AWARD: Accepting Bid for Williamsburg Drive and Pierce Avenue Resurfacing Project.
10) RESOLUTION: Accepting Grant from Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System (ILEAS) Training and Standards Board under Less Lethal Alternatives for Law Enforcement (LLA) Grant Program, and Declaring Surplus Property.
11) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement with Illinois Finance Authority, Financial Commitment, and approving Expenditure of Funds for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure Project.
12) ORDINANCE: Granting Petition of Ascolani Flooring and Stairs LLC for Conditional Use Permit for Short Term Rental at 1515 2nd Street.
13) ORDINANCE: Granting Petition of Brian & Tisha Pfeiffer for Variance of Title 10-8-4(F)(3)(d): Parking & Loading Standards at 9 Fawn Court.
5) *RAFFLE LICENSE: Charleston FFA Alumni and Supporters on December 3, 2025, at the Trojan A & M Center to raise funds to support Competiton & Trip Expenses for CHS FFA Students.
6) *RESOLUTION: Street Closure for the annual EIU Holiday Hustle 5K Walk / Run on December 6, 2025, to raise funds for One Stop Community Christmas.
7) ORDINANCE: Providing for Sensible Rehabilitation within the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District.
8) RESOLUTION: BID AWARD: Accepting Bid for ADA Sidewalk Ramp Upgrades on Madison Avenue Project.
9) RESOLUTION: BID AWARD: Accepting Bid for Williamsburg Drive and Pierce Avenue Resurfacing Project.
10) RESOLUTION: Accepting Grant from Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System (ILEAS) Training and Standards Board under Less Lethal Alternatives for Law Enforcement (LLA) Grant Program, and Declaring Surplus Property.
11) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement with Illinois Finance Authority, Financial Commitment, and approving Expenditure of Funds for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure Project.
12) ORDINANCE: Granting Petition of Ascolani Flooring and Stairs LLC for Conditional Use Permit for Short Term Rental at 1515 2nd Street.
13) ORDINANCE: Granting Petition of Brian & Tisha Pfeiffer for Variance of Title 10-8-4(F)(3)(d): Parking & Loading Standards at 9 Fawn Court.
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 November 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 October 21, 2025.
1) *MINUTES: Regular City Council Meeting for October 21, 2025.
AUDITING CLAIMS:
2) *PAYROLL: Regular Pay Period ending October 18, 2025.
3) *BILLS PAYABLE: November 7, 2025.
4) *COMPTROLLER'S REPORT: September 2025.
2) *PAYROLL: Regular Pay Period ending October 18, 2025.
3) *BILLS PAYABLE: November 7, 2025.
4) *COMPTROLLER'S REPORT: September 2025.
ACTION ITEMS:
5) *RAFFLE LICENSE: Charleston FFA Alumni and Supporters on December 3, 2025, at the Trojan A & M Center to raise funds to support Competiton & Trip Expenses for CHS FFA Students.
6) *RESOLUTION: Street Closure for the annual EIU Holiday Hustle 5K Walk / Run on December 6, 2025, to raise funds for One Stop Community Christmas.
7) ORDINANCE: Providing for Sensible Rehabilitation within the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District.
8) RESOLUTION: BID AWARD: Accepting Bid for ADA Sidewalk Ramp Upgrades on Madison Avenue Project.
9) RESOLUTION: BID AWARD: Accepting Bid for Williamsburg Drive and Pierce Avenue Resurfacing Project.
10) RESOLUTION: Accepting Grant from Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System (ILEAS) Training and Standards Board under Less Lethal Alternatives for Law Enforcement (LLA) Grant Program, and Declaring Surplus Property.
11) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement with Illinois Finance Authority, Financial Commitment, and approving Expenditure of Funds for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure Project.
12) ORDINANCE: Granting Petition of Ascolani Flooring and Stairs LLC for Conditional Use Permit for Short Term Rental at 1515 2nd Street.
13) ORDINANCE: Granting Petition of Brian & Tisha Pfeiffer for Variance of Title 10-8-4(F)(3)(d): Parking & Loading Standards at 9 Fawn Court.
5) *RAFFLE LICENSE: Charleston FFA Alumni and Supporters on December 3, 2025, at the Trojan A & M Center to raise funds to support Competiton & Trip Expenses for CHS FFA Students.
6) *RESOLUTION: Street Closure for the annual EIU Holiday Hustle 5K Walk / Run on December 6, 2025, to raise funds for One Stop Community Christmas.
7) ORDINANCE: Providing for Sensible Rehabilitation within the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District.
8) RESOLUTION: BID AWARD: Accepting Bid for ADA Sidewalk Ramp Upgrades on Madison Avenue Project.
9) RESOLUTION: BID AWARD: Accepting Bid for Williamsburg Drive and Pierce Avenue Resurfacing Project.
10) RESOLUTION: Accepting Grant from Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System (ILEAS) Training and Standards Board under Less Lethal Alternatives for Law Enforcement (LLA) Grant Program, and Declaring Surplus Property.
11) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement with Illinois Finance Authority, Financial Commitment, and approving Expenditure of Funds for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure Project.
12) ORDINANCE: Granting Petition of Ascolani Flooring and Stairs LLC for Conditional Use Permit for Short Term Rental at 1515 2nd Street.
13) ORDINANCE: Granting Petition of Brian & Tisha Pfeiffer for Variance of Title 10-8-4(F)(3)(d): Parking & Loading Standards at 9 Fawn Court.
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 21, 2025.
1) *MINUTES: Regular City Council Meeting for October 21, 2025.
AUDITING CLAIMS:
2) *PAYROLL: Regular Pay Period ending October 18, 2025.
3) *BILLS PAYABLE: November 7, 2025.
4) *COMPTROLLER'S REPORT: September 2025.
2) *PAYROLL: Regular Pay Period ending October 18, 2025.
3) *BILLS PAYABLE: November 7, 2025.
4) *COMPTROLLER'S REPORT: September 2025.
ACTION ITEMS:
5) *RAFFLE LICENSE: Charleston FFA Alumni and Supporters on December 3, 2025, at the Trojan A & M Center to raise funds to support Competiton & Trip Expenses for CHS FFA Students.
6) *RESOLUTION: Street Closure for the annual EIU Holiday Hustle 5K Walk / Run on December 6, 2025, to raise funds for One Stop Community Christmas.
7) ORDINANCE: Providing for Sensible Rehabilitation within the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District.
8) RESOLUTION: BID AWARD: Accepting Bid for ADA Sidewalk Ramp Upgrades on Madison Avenue Project.
9) RESOLUTION: BID AWARD: Accepting Bid for Williamsburg Drive and Pierce Avenue Resurfacing Project.
10) RESOLUTION: Accepting Grant from Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System (ILEAS) Training and Standards Board under Less Lethal Alternatives for Law Enforcement (LLA) Grant Program, and Declaring Surplus Property.
11) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement with Illinois Finance Authority, Financial Commitment, and approving Expenditure of Funds for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure Project.
12) ORDINANCE: Granting Petition of Ascolani Flooring and Stairs LLC for Conditional Use Permit for Short Term Rental at 1515 2nd Street.
13) ORDINANCE: Granting Petition of Brian & Tisha Pfeiffer for Variance of Title 10-8-4(F)(3)(d): Parking & Loading Standards at 9 Fawn Court.
5) *RAFFLE LICENSE: Charleston FFA Alumni and Supporters on December 3, 2025, at the Trojan A & M Center to raise funds to support Competiton & Trip Expenses for CHS FFA Students.
6) *RESOLUTION: Street Closure for the annual EIU Holiday Hustle 5K Walk / Run on December 6, 2025, to raise funds for One Stop Community Christmas.
7) ORDINANCE: Providing for Sensible Rehabilitation within the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District.
8) RESOLUTION: BID AWARD: Accepting Bid for ADA Sidewalk Ramp Upgrades on Madison Avenue Project.
9) RESOLUTION: BID AWARD: Accepting Bid for Williamsburg Drive and Pierce Avenue Resurfacing Project.
10) RESOLUTION: Accepting Grant from Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System (ILEAS) Training and Standards Board under Less Lethal Alternatives for Law Enforcement (LLA) Grant Program, and Declaring Surplus Property.
11) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement with Illinois Finance Authority, Financial Commitment, and approving Expenditure of Funds for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure Project.
12) ORDINANCE: Granting Petition of Ascolani Flooring and Stairs LLC for Conditional Use Permit for Short Term Rental at 1515 2nd Street.
13) ORDINANCE: Granting Petition of Brian & Tisha Pfeiffer for Variance of Title 10-8-4(F)(3)(d): Parking & Loading Standards at 9 Fawn Court.
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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