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CITY COUNCIL MEETING 520 Jackson Avenue November 18, 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 November 4, 2025.
1) *MINUTES: Regular City Council Meeting for November 4, 2025.
AUDITING CLAIMS:
2) *PAYROLL: Regular Pay Period ending November 1, 2025.
3) *BILLS PAYABLE: November 21, 2025.
2) *PAYROLL: Regular Pay Period ending November 1, 2025.
3) *BILLS PAYABLE: November 21, 2025.
ACTION ITEMS:
4) *RAFFLE LICENSE: Blue Fusion, an EIU A Cappella Group, will conduct a drawing at 7:00 p.m. on January 12, 2026, at EIU's Doudna Fine Arts Center, to raise funds for music and travel expenses related to performances at competitions and in the community.
5) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Execution of Insurance Program Renewal Agreement with Illinois Counties Risk Management Trust (ICRMT).
6) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Master Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with NPPGov.
7) RESOLUTION: Entering into Site Hosting Agreements for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure Project.
8) ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor's appointment of Tina Held to a 5-Year Term on the Board of Zoning Appeals & Planning (BZAP).
4) *RAFFLE LICENSE: Blue Fusion, an EIU A Cappella Group, will conduct a drawing at 7:00 p.m. on January 12, 2026, at EIU's Doudna Fine Arts Center, to raise funds for music and travel expenses related to performances at competitions and in the community.
5) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Execution of Insurance Program Renewal Agreement with Illinois Counties Risk Management Trust (ICRMT).
6) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Master Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with NPPGov.
7) RESOLUTION: Entering into Site Hosting Agreements for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure Project.
8) ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor's appointment of Tina Held to a 5-Year Term on the Board of Zoning Appeals & Planning (BZAP).
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 November 4, 2025.
1) *MINUTES: Regular City Council Meeting for November 4, 2025.
AUDITING CLAIMS:
2) *PAYROLL: Regular Pay Period ending November 1, 2025.
3) *BILLS PAYABLE: November 21, 2025.
2) *PAYROLL: Regular Pay Period ending November 1, 2025.
3) *BILLS PAYABLE: November 21, 2025.
ACTION ITEMS:
4) *RAFFLE LICENSE: Blue Fusion, an EIU A Cappella Group, will conduct a drawing at 7:00 p.m. on January 12, 2026, at EIU's Doudna Fine Arts Center, to raise funds for music and travel expenses related to performances at competitions and in the community.
5) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Execution of Insurance Program Renewal Agreement with Illinois Counties Risk Management Trust (ICRMT).
6) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Master Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with NPPGov.
7) RESOLUTION: Entering into Site Hosting Agreements for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure Project.
8) ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor's appointment of Tina Held to a 5-Year Term on the Board of Zoning Appeals & Planning (BZAP).
4) *RAFFLE LICENSE: Blue Fusion, an EIU A Cappella Group, will conduct a drawing at 7:00 p.m. on January 12, 2026, at EIU's Doudna Fine Arts Center, to raise funds for music and travel expenses related to performances at competitions and in the community.
5) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Execution of Insurance Program Renewal Agreement with Illinois Counties Risk Management Trust (ICRMT).
6) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Master Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with NPPGov.
7) RESOLUTION: Entering into Site Hosting Agreements for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure Project.
8) ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor's appointment of Tina Held to a 5-Year Term on the Board of Zoning Appeals & Planning (BZAP).
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 18, 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 November 4, 2025.
1) *MINUTES: Regular City Council Meeting for November 4, 2025.
AUDITING CLAIMS:
2) *PAYROLL: Regular Pay Period ending November 1, 2025.
3) *BILLS PAYABLE: November 21, 2025.
2) *PAYROLL: Regular Pay Period ending November 1, 2025.
3) *BILLS PAYABLE: November 21, 2025.
ACTION ITEMS:
4) *RAFFLE LICENSE: Blue Fusion, an EIU A Cappella Group, will conduct a drawing at 7:00 p.m. on January 12, 2026, at EIU's Doudna Fine Arts Center, to raise funds for music and travel expenses related to performances at competitions and in the community.
5) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Execution of Insurance Program Renewal Agreement with Illinois Counties Risk Management Trust (ICRMT).
6) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Master Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with NPPGov.
7) RESOLUTION: Entering into Site Hosting Agreements for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure Project.
8) ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor's appointment of Tina Held to a 5-Year Term on the Board of Zoning Appeals & Planning (BZAP).
4) *RAFFLE LICENSE: Blue Fusion, an EIU A Cappella Group, will conduct a drawing at 7:00 p.m. on January 12, 2026, at EIU's Doudna Fine Arts Center, to raise funds for music and travel expenses related to performances at competitions and in the community.
5) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Execution of Insurance Program Renewal Agreement with Illinois Counties Risk Management Trust (ICRMT).
6) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Master Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with NPPGov.
7) RESOLUTION: Entering into Site Hosting Agreements for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure Project.
8) ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor's appointment of Tina Held to a 5-Year Term on the Board of Zoning Appeals & Planning (BZAP).
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 November 4, 2025.
1) *MINUTES: Regular City Council Meeting for November 4, 2025.
AUDITING CLAIMS:
2) *PAYROLL: Regular Pay Period ending November 1, 2025.
3) *BILLS PAYABLE: November 21, 2025.
2) *PAYROLL: Regular Pay Period ending November 1, 2025.
3) *BILLS PAYABLE: November 21, 2025.
ACTION ITEMS:
4) *RAFFLE LICENSE: Blue Fusion, an EIU A Cappella Group, will conduct a drawing at 7:00 p.m. on January 12, 2026, at EIU's Doudna Fine Arts Center, to raise funds for music and travel expenses related to performances at competitions and in the community.
5) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Execution of Insurance Program Renewal Agreement with Illinois Counties Risk Management Trust (ICRMT).
6) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Master Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with NPPGov.
7) RESOLUTION: Entering into Site Hosting Agreements for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure Project.
8) ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor's appointment of Tina Held to a 5-Year Term on the Board of Zoning Appeals & Planning (BZAP).
4) *RAFFLE LICENSE: Blue Fusion, an EIU A Cappella Group, will conduct a drawing at 7:00 p.m. on January 12, 2026, at EIU's Doudna Fine Arts Center, to raise funds for music and travel expenses related to performances at competitions and in the community.
5) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Execution of Insurance Program Renewal Agreement with Illinois Counties Risk Management Trust (ICRMT).
6) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Master Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with NPPGov.
7) RESOLUTION: Entering into Site Hosting Agreements for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure Project.
8) ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor's appointment of Tina Held to a 5-Year Term on the Board of Zoning Appeals & Planning (BZAP).
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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