East Central Reporter

City of Olney City Council met Oct. 24.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING

AGENDA #1 “CALL TO ORDER” The October 24, 2024, special meeting of the Olney City Council was called to order at 4:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Olney City Hall located at 300 S. Whittle Avenue, Olney, Illinois, with Mayor Pro-Tem John McLaughlin presiding.

AGENDA #2 “PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG-PRAYER” Council members and visitors joined in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. Councilman Eyer led the group in prayer.

AGENDA #3 “ROLL CALL” The following Council members were physically present: Julia Eichhorst, Jack Eyer, Morgan Fehrenbacher, and John McLaughlin. Mark Lambird was attending via telephone. Also present were City Manager Allen Barker, City Clerk Kelsie Sterchi, City Treasurer Jane Guinn, City Attorney Bart Zuber, City Engineer Mike Bridges, and Sewer Department Supervisor Jeff Lathrop.

AGENDA #4 “AUTHORIZE ELECTRONIC ATTENDANCE BY MAYOR LAMBIRD” Due to unforeseen childcare needs, Mayor Lambird had submitted a request for electronic attendance at this meeting.

Councilman Eyer moved to authorize electronic attendance by Mayor Lambird, seconded by Councilwoman Fehrenbacher. A majority affirmative voice vote was received.

AGENDA #5 “PUBLIC COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS” No one from the public was present.

AGENDA #6 “CLOSED SESSION: SALE OR LEASE PRICE OF REAL PROPERTY; ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY; AND APPOINTMENT, EMPLOYMENT, COMPENSATION, AND PERFORMANCE OF SPECIFIC EMPLOYEES” Councilwoman Fehrenbacher moved to adjourn to closed session to discuss sale or lease price of real property; acquisition of real property; and appointment, employment, compensation, and performance of specific employees, seconded by Councilman Eyer. A majority affirmative voice vote was received.

The meeting adjourned to closed session at 4:17 p.m.

AGENDA #7 “RECONVENE OPEN SESSION” Councilman Eyer moved to enter back into open session, seconded by Councilwoman Eichhorst. A majority affirmative voice vote was received. Open session resumed at 5:06 p.m.

Mayor Lambird and Mayor Pro-Tem McLaughlin exited the meeting during closed session. Councilwoman Fehrenbacher took control of the meeting.

AGENDA #8 “ADJOURN” Councilman Eyer moved to adjourn, seconded by Councilwoman Eichhorst. A majority affirmative voice vote was received.

The special meeting of City Council adjourned at 5:07 p.m.

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