East Central Reporter

City of Effingham City Council met Feb. 4.

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 (01/21/2025) - City Clerk NosbischThis Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

2.2 Ordinance No. 008-2025, An Ordinance Authorizing Purchase of Real Property for Utility Purposes at 209 Austin Avenue - RACK Properties, LLC - City Engineer ThoeleThis Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

2.3 Ordinance No. 010-2025, An Ordinance Authorizing Purchase of Real Property for Public Right-of-Way along East Jaycee Avenue - Mark H. Bussman - City Engineer ThoeleThis Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

2.4 Ordinance No. 011-2025, An Ordinance Authorizing Purchase of Real Property for Public Right-of-Way along East Jaycee Avenue from Tony & Tara Bussman - City Engineer ThoeleThis Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

2.5 Certificate of Project Completion and Release of Bonding - 2024 Resurfacing Project Phase 1 - City Engineer ThoeleThis Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

2.6 Omnibus Vote Agenda Approval

3. Presentations

3.1 Square Southtown

4. Ordinances/Resolutions - Action Items

4.1 Resolution No. 014-2025, Resolution Authorizing Release of Special Covenant (Fritz Krampe Enterprises LLC Lisa Development) - Economic Development Director HullThis Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

4.2 Resolution No. 015-2025, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement for Provision of Electricity for City-Owned Buildings and Other Facilities to Lowest Responsible Bidder - City Administrator MillerThis Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

5. Other Action Items

5.1 Bills and Requisitions

6. Discussion

6.1 Ordinance No. 009-2025, An Ordinance Authorizing the Purchase of an Easement for Utility Purposes at 1401 N. Keller Drive - BHKT LLC - City Engineer ThoeleThis Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

6.2 Ordinance No. 015-2025, An Ordinance Amending Division 10, Section 2-369 (Personnel Policies and Procedures) of the Municipal Code of the City of Effingham, Illinois – Information Technology Policy - Deputy City Administrator PresleyThis Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

6.3 Ordinance No. 016-2025, An Ordinance Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement for Participation in the Illinois Public Works Mutual Aid Network (IPWMAN) - Public Works Director HeuermanThis Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

6.4 Ordinance No. 017-2025, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2 of the Municipal Code of the City of Effingham (Rules and Regulations) - City Administrator MillerThis Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

6.5 Resolution No. 010-2025, A Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of Quotes from Schulte Supply, Inc. & Core & Main for Water Main Replacement Project - Banker Street and Southernaire Avenue - Public Works Director HeuermanThis Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

6.6 Resolution No. 011-2025, A Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of Quotes from Schulte Supply, Inc. & Core & Main for Water Main Replacement Project - Henrietta Street - Public Works Director HeuermanThis Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

6.7 Resolution No. 012-2025, A Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of a Quote for First Street and Roadway Avenue Water Main Replacement Project - Public Works Director HeuermanThis Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

6.8 Resolution No. 013-2025, A Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance of Quote for the Purchase of an Outdoor Storm Warning Siren - Fire Chief YochumThis Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

6.9 Harvest Renewables Project - Economic Development Director HullThis Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

6.10 Amendment to the Golf Cart Crossing Ordinance No. 057-2022 - Public Works Director HeuermanThis Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

7. Departmental 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

10.1 Adjournment

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