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CITY COUNCIL MEETING 520 Jackson Avenue January 6, 2026 – 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: Executive Session Meeting for December 11, 2025, and Regular City Council Minutes for December 16, 2025.
1) *MINUTES: Executive Session Meeting for December 11, 2025, and Regular City Council Minutes for December 16, 2025.
AUDITING CLAIMS:
2) *PAYROLL: Regular Pay Periods ending December 13 & 27, 2025.
3) *BILLS PAYABLE: January 9, 2026.
2) *PAYROLL: Regular Pay Periods ending December 13 & 27, 2025.
3) *BILLS PAYABLE: January 9, 2026.
ACTION ITEMS:
4) *PROCLAMATION: The Mayor's Recognition of Dr. Nora Pat Small for over 3 Decades of Architectural History Advocacy and to over 21 years of Advocacy and Volunteering as Ex Officio Member of the Charleston Historic Preservation Commission.
5) *RAFFLE LICENSE: City of Charleston Employee Recognition Dinner on February 23, 2026.
6) *RAFFLE LICENSE: Charleston Area Chamber of Commerce "Live" Valentine's Raffle at 1:00 p.m. on February 13, 2026.
7) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Purchase of Breathing Air Systems Cascade Fill Station.
8) ORDINANCE: Amending Title 1-8B: Fire Department: Lift Assist Fees.
9) ORDINANCE: Providing for Sensible Rehabilitation within the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District for Public Improvements.
10) ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor's appointment of William A. "Bill" Mauzy to a 5-Year Term on the Board of Zoning Appeals & Planning (BZAP).
11) ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor's reappointment of Stan Adkins, Marissa Grant, and Cynthia Nichols to 3-Year Terms on the Charleston Tree Commission.
4) *PROCLAMATION: The Mayor's Recognition of Dr. Nora Pat Small for over 3 Decades of Architectural History Advocacy and to over 21 years of Advocacy and Volunteering as Ex Officio Member of the Charleston Historic Preservation Commission.
5) *RAFFLE LICENSE: City of Charleston Employee Recognition Dinner on February 23, 2026.
6) *RAFFLE LICENSE: Charleston Area Chamber of Commerce "Live" Valentine's Raffle at 1:00 p.m. on February 13, 2026.
7) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Purchase of Breathing Air Systems Cascade Fill Station.
8) ORDINANCE: Amending Title 1-8B: Fire Department: Lift Assist Fees.
9) ORDINANCE: Providing for Sensible Rehabilitation within the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District for Public Improvements.
10) ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor's appointment of William A. "Bill" Mauzy to a 5-Year Term on the Board of Zoning Appeals & Planning (BZAP).
11) ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor's reappointment of Stan Adkins, Marissa Grant, and Cynthia Nichols to 3-Year Terms 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: Executive Session Meeting for December 11, 2025, and Regular City Council Minutes for December 16, 2025.
1) *MINUTES: Executive Session Meeting for December 11, 2025, and Regular City Council Minutes for December 16, 2025.
AUDITING CLAIMS:
2) *PAYROLL: Regular Pay Periods ending December 13 & 27, 2025.
3) *BILLS PAYABLE: January 9, 2026.
2) *PAYROLL: Regular Pay Periods ending December 13 & 27, 2025.
3) *BILLS PAYABLE: January 9, 2026.
ACTION ITEMS:
4) *PROCLAMATION: The Mayor's Recognition of Dr. Nora Pat Small for over 3 Decades of Architectural History Advocacy and to over 21 years of Advocacy and Volunteering as Ex Officio Member of the Charleston Historic Preservation Commission.
5) *RAFFLE LICENSE: City of Charleston Employee Recognition Dinner on February 23, 2026.
6) *RAFFLE LICENSE: Charleston Area Chamber of Commerce "Live" Valentine's Raffle at 1:00 p.m. on February 13, 2026.
7) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Purchase of Breathing Air Systems Cascade Fill Station.
8) ORDINANCE: Amending Title 1-8B: Fire Department: Lift Assist Fees.
9) ORDINANCE: Providing for Sensible Rehabilitation within the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District for Public Improvements.
10) ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor's appointment of William A. "Bill" Mauzy to a 5-Year Term on the Board of Zoning Appeals & Planning (BZAP).
11) ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor's reappointment of Stan Adkins, Marissa Grant, and Cynthia Nichols to 3-Year Terms on the Charleston Tree Commission.
4) *PROCLAMATION: The Mayor's Recognition of Dr. Nora Pat Small for over 3 Decades of Architectural History Advocacy and to over 21 years of Advocacy and Volunteering as Ex Officio Member of the Charleston Historic Preservation Commission.
5) *RAFFLE LICENSE: City of Charleston Employee Recognition Dinner on February 23, 2026.
6) *RAFFLE LICENSE: Charleston Area Chamber of Commerce "Live" Valentine's Raffle at 1:00 p.m. on February 13, 2026.
7) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Purchase of Breathing Air Systems Cascade Fill Station.
8) ORDINANCE: Amending Title 1-8B: Fire Department: Lift Assist Fees.
9) ORDINANCE: Providing for Sensible Rehabilitation within the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District for Public Improvements.
10) ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor's appointment of William A. "Bill" Mauzy to a 5-Year Term on the Board of Zoning Appeals & Planning (BZAP).
11) ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor's reappointment of Stan Adkins, Marissa Grant, and Cynthia Nichols to 3-Year Terms 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 January 6, 2026 – 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: Executive Session Meeting for December 11, 2025, and Regular City Council Minutes for December 16, 2025.
1) *MINUTES: Executive Session Meeting for December 11, 2025, and Regular City Council Minutes for December 16, 2025.
AUDITING CLAIMS:
2) *PAYROLL: Regular Pay Periods ending December 13 & 27, 2025.
3) *BILLS PAYABLE: January 9, 2026.
2) *PAYROLL: Regular Pay Periods ending December 13 & 27, 2025.
3) *BILLS PAYABLE: January 9, 2026.
ACTION ITEMS:
4) *PROCLAMATION: The Mayor's Recognition of Dr. Nora Pat Small for over 3 Decades of Architectural History Advocacy and to over 21 years of Advocacy and Volunteering as Ex Officio Member of the Charleston Historic Preservation Commission.
5) *RAFFLE LICENSE: City of Charleston Employee Recognition Dinner on February 23, 2026.
6) *RAFFLE LICENSE: Charleston Area Chamber of Commerce "Live" Valentine's Raffle at 1:00 p.m. on February 13, 2026.
7) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Purchase of Breathing Air Systems Cascade Fill Station.
8) ORDINANCE: Amending Title 1-8B: Fire Department: Lift Assist Fees.
9) ORDINANCE: Providing for Sensible Rehabilitation within the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District for Public Improvements.
10) ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor's appointment of William A. "Bill" Mauzy to a 5-Year Term on the Board of Zoning Appeals & Planning (BZAP).
11) ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor's reappointment of Stan Adkins, Marissa Grant, and Cynthia Nichols to 3-Year Terms on the Charleston Tree Commission.
4) *PROCLAMATION: The Mayor's Recognition of Dr. Nora Pat Small for over 3 Decades of Architectural History Advocacy and to over 21 years of Advocacy and Volunteering as Ex Officio Member of the Charleston Historic Preservation Commission.
5) *RAFFLE LICENSE: City of Charleston Employee Recognition Dinner on February 23, 2026.
6) *RAFFLE LICENSE: Charleston Area Chamber of Commerce "Live" Valentine's Raffle at 1:00 p.m. on February 13, 2026.
7) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Purchase of Breathing Air Systems Cascade Fill Station.
8) ORDINANCE: Amending Title 1-8B: Fire Department: Lift Assist Fees.
9) ORDINANCE: Providing for Sensible Rehabilitation within the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District for Public Improvements.
10) ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor's appointment of William A. "Bill" Mauzy to a 5-Year Term on the Board of Zoning Appeals & Planning (BZAP).
11) ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor's reappointment of Stan Adkins, Marissa Grant, and Cynthia Nichols to 3-Year Terms 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: Executive Session Meeting for December 11, 2025, and Regular City Council Minutes for December 16, 2025.
1) *MINUTES: Executive Session Meeting for December 11, 2025, and Regular City Council Minutes for December 16, 2025.
AUDITING CLAIMS:
2) *PAYROLL: Regular Pay Periods ending December 13 & 27, 2025.
3) *BILLS PAYABLE: January 9, 2026.
2) *PAYROLL: Regular Pay Periods ending December 13 & 27, 2025.
3) *BILLS PAYABLE: January 9, 2026.
ACTION ITEMS:
4) *PROCLAMATION: The Mayor's Recognition of Dr. Nora Pat Small for over 3 Decades of Architectural History Advocacy and to over 21 years of Advocacy and Volunteering as Ex Officio Member of the Charleston Historic Preservation Commission.
5) *RAFFLE LICENSE: City of Charleston Employee Recognition Dinner on February 23, 2026.
6) *RAFFLE LICENSE: Charleston Area Chamber of Commerce "Live" Valentine's Raffle at 1:00 p.m. on February 13, 2026.
7) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Purchase of Breathing Air Systems Cascade Fill Station.
8) ORDINANCE: Amending Title 1-8B: Fire Department: Lift Assist Fees.
9) ORDINANCE: Providing for Sensible Rehabilitation within the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District for Public Improvements.
10) ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor's appointment of William A. "Bill" Mauzy to a 5-Year Term on the Board of Zoning Appeals & Planning (BZAP).
11) ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor's reappointment of Stan Adkins, Marissa Grant, and Cynthia Nichols to 3-Year Terms on the Charleston Tree Commission.
4) *PROCLAMATION: The Mayor's Recognition of Dr. Nora Pat Small for over 3 Decades of Architectural History Advocacy and to over 21 years of Advocacy and Volunteering as Ex Officio Member of the Charleston Historic Preservation Commission.
5) *RAFFLE LICENSE: City of Charleston Employee Recognition Dinner on February 23, 2026.
6) *RAFFLE LICENSE: Charleston Area Chamber of Commerce "Live" Valentine's Raffle at 1:00 p.m. on February 13, 2026.
7) RESOLUTION: Authorizing Purchase of Breathing Air Systems Cascade Fill Station.
8) ORDINANCE: Amending Title 1-8B: Fire Department: Lift Assist Fees.
9) ORDINANCE: Providing for Sensible Rehabilitation within the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District for Public Improvements.
10) ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor's appointment of William A. "Bill" Mauzy to a 5-Year Term on the Board of Zoning Appeals & Planning (BZAP).
11) ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mayor's reappointment of Stan Adkins, Marissa Grant, and Cynthia Nichols to 3-Year Terms 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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