East Central Reporter

City of Effingham City Council met Oct. 15.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

1. Opening

1.1 Mayor Calls Meeting to Order

1.2 Roll Call

1.3 Pledge of Allegiance

2. Omnibus Vote Agenda

2.1 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes (10/01/2024) - City Clerk Nosbisch

2.2 Ordinance No. 042-2024, An Ordinance Amending Section 2-5 of the Municipal Code of the City of Effingham, Illinois, as amended by Ordinance No. 010-2023: Purchase Policy and Procedures - Deputy City Administrator Presley

2.3 Ordinance No. 095-2024, An Ordinance Regulating Public Camping Within Corporate Boundaries and Other Actions in Connection Therewith for the City of Effingham - City Administrator Miller

2.4 Ordinance No. 096-2024, An Ordinance Authorizing Acquisition of a Temporary Use Permit and the Purchase of an Easement for Utility Purposes at 208 W. Jaycee Avenue - Ralph Walters - City Engineer Thoele

2.5 Ordinance No. 097-2024, An Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of a Temporary Use Permit and the Purchase of an Easement for Utility Purposes at 104 W Jaycee Ave - Theresa Eastep - City Engineer Thoele

2.6 Resolution No. 115-2024, A Resolution Accepting an Agreement for Waste Water Treatment Plant Gate Rehabilitation - Public Works Director Heuerman

2.7 Resolution No. 116-2024, A Resolution Accepting an Agreement for Waste Water Treatment Plant Construction Design - Public Works Director Heuerman

2.8 Resolution No. 117-2024, A Resolution Authorizing Execution of Professional Services Agreement with Gonzalez Companies, LLC for 2025 Bridge Inspections - Public Works Director Heuerman

2.9 Resolution No. 119-2024, A Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with TKB Associates, Inc. for Laserfiche Software and Services - City Clerk Nosbisch

2.10 Resolution No. 125-2024, A Resolution Adopting a Tax Increment Finance Housing Redevelopment Program Agreement (Nichole Shryock) - Economic Development Director Hull

2.11 Final Change Order 1 - 2024 Street Maintenance Oil and Chip Program - City Engineer Thoele

2.12 Final Change Order 3 - East Jefferson Avenue Drainage Project - City Engineer Thoele

2.13 Certificate of Project Completion and Release of Bonding - 2024 Street Maintenance Oil & Chip Program - City Engineer Thoele

2.14 Certificate of Project Completion and Release of Bonding - 2024 East Jefferson Avenue Drainage Project - City Engineer Thoele

2.15 Petition for Annexation - Old Dominion - City Planner Koester

2.16 Affidavit Certifying Service of Notice of Annexation to Shumway Fire Protection District - Old Dominion - City Planner Koester

2.17 Plan Commission Letter of Recommendation - River Ridge Subdivision Rezoning - City Planner Koester

2.18 Plan Commission Letter of Recommendation - BHR Investments Rezoning - City Planner Koester

2.19 Plan Commission Letter of Recommendation - Northeast Side Group Carwash Special Use Permit - City Planner Koester

2.20 Plan Commission Certificate of Approval - River Ridge Subdivision Preliminary Plat - City Planner Koester

2.21 Omnibus Vote Agenda Approval

3. Presentations

4. Ordinances/Resolutions - Action Items

4.1 Ordinance No. 098-2024, An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Effingham - BHR Investments, LLC - R-2 Single-Family Residence District to R-3C Multiple-Dwelling District - 509 S. Maple Street - City Planner Koester

4.2 Ordinance No. 099-2024, An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit - Northeast Side Group, LLC - (19) Carwash in the B-2 or B-5 District - 1703 W. Ford Avenue - City Planner Koester

4.3 Ordinance No. 100-2024, An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Effingham - Kabbes – City of Effingham (Tr. 1 NU Nonurban District to R-1 Single-Family Residence District) (Tr. 2 NU Nonurban District to B-2 General Commercial District) (Tr. 3 B-2 General Commercial District to R-1 Single-Family Residence District) (Tr. 4 NU Nonurban District to B-2 General Commercial District) - W. US Route 40 – River Ridge Subdivision - City Planner Koester

4.4 Ordinance No. 101-2024, An Ordinance Annexing Territory to the City of Effingham, Illinois - Old Dominion Freight Line - Haarmann - City Planner Koester

4.5 Resolution No. 127-2024, A Resolution Approving Preliminary Plat No. 895P - River Ridge Subdivision - City Planner Koester

5. Other Action Items

5.1 Bills and Requisitions

6. Discussion

6.1 Ordinance No. 102-2024, An Ordinance Amending Article II of Chapter Seven, Article IV of Chapter 7, and Sections 10-21 and 10-22 of Article II of Chapter 10 of the Municiple Code of Effingham, Illinois, and Adopting by Reference Various Standard Codes - Assistant Fire Chief Kulesza

6.2 Ordinance No. 103-2024, An Ordinance Amending Article IV of Chapter 22 of the Municipal Code of the City of Effingham, Illinois (Numbering Buildings) - Assistant Fire Chief Kulesza

6.3 Resolution No. 120-2024, A Resolution Concerning Ordinance No. 52-2012 An Ordinance Authorizing The Issuance Of General Obligation Refunding Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source) Series 2012C, Of The City Of Effingham, Effingham County, Illinois, Directing The Application Of Funds To The Payment Of Debt And Directing The Abatement Of A Levy And Extension Of Taxes For The Year 2024 Previously Established To Pay Such Bonds (2012c Series) - City Administrator Miller

6.4 Resolution No. 121-2024, A Resolution Concerning Ordinance No. 104-2016, An Ordinance Authorizing The Issuance Of General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2017, Of The City Of Effingham, Effingham County, Illinois, Directing The Application Of Funds To The Payment Of Debt And Directing The Abatement Of A Levy And Extension Of Taxes For The Year 2024 Previously Established To Pay Such Bonds (Series 2017) - City Administrator Miller

6.5 Resolution No. 122-2024, A Resolution Concerning Ordinance No. 004-2021, An Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance of General Obligation Refunding Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2021A, of the City of Effingham, Effingham County, Illinois, Providing the Details of Such Bonds and for an Alternate Revenue Source and Directing the Application of Funds to the Payment of Debt and Directing the Abatement of a Levy and Extension Of Taxes For The Year 2024 Previously Established To Pay Such Bonds (Series 2021A) - City Administrator Miller

6.6 Resolution No. 123-2024, A Resolution Concerning Ordinance No. 005-2021, An Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance of General Obligation Refunding Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2021B, of the City of Effingham, Effingham County, Illinois, Providing the Details of Such Bonds and for an Alternate Revenue Source and Directing the Application of Funds to the Payment of Debt and Directing the Abatement of a Levy and Extension Of Taxes For The Year 2024 Previously Established To Pay Such Bonds (Series 2021B) - City Administrator Miller

6.7 Resolution No. 124-2024, A Resolution Accepting a Quote for Trec Trail Sign and Masonry Work - Public Works Director Heuerman

6.8 Resolution No. 126-2024, A Resolution of Support and Commitment of Local Funds for Illinois Regional Site Readiness Program - Capital Ready Grant Application - City Engineer Thoele

7. Quarterly Reports

8. Announcements/Commissioner Comments

8.1 Reports from Commissioners

8.2 Reports from Staff - City Administrator Miller; Deputy City Administrator Presley; Public Works Director Heuerman; Economic Development Director Hull; Fire Chief Yochum; Police Chief McFarland; City Engineer Thoele; Tourism Director Thoele; City Treasurer Polk; City Clerk Nosbisch

8.3 Public Participation

9. Recess in Executive Session

9.1 Recess into Executive Session For the purpose of consideration of the following subjects, pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 (c); Personnel- Section 2 (c) (1); Collective Bargaining- Section 2 (c) (2); Purchase or Lease of Real Estate - Section 2 (c) (5); Sale or Lease of Property - Section 2 (c) (6); Litigation - Section 2 (c) (11); and Review of Executive Session Minutes - Section 2 (c) (21). (If the Council desires to recess into executive session, the Council shall specifically indicate the desired topic of discussion for public record.)

9.2 Roll Call

10. Adjournment 

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