East Central Reporter

City of Effingham City Council met Feb. 18.

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 (02/04/2025) - City Clerk Nosbisch

2.2 Executive Session City Council Meeting Minutes (January 7, 2025) - City Clerk Nosbisch

2.3 Treasurer's Report (January 2025) - City Treasurer Polk

2.4 Ordinance No. 009-2025, An Ordinance Authorizing the Purchase of an Easement for Utility Purposes at 1401 N. Keller Drive - BHKT LLC - City Engineer Thoele

2.5 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 Presley

2.6 Ordinance No. 016-2025, An Ordinance Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement for Participation in the Illinois Public Works Mutual Aid Network (IPWMAN) - Public Works Director Heuerman

2.7 Ordinance No. 017-2025, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2 of the Municipal Code of the City of Effingham (Rules and Regulations) - City Administrator Miller

2.8 Ordinance No. 018-2025, An Ordinance Authorizing Purchase of Real Property for Utility Purposes at 211 Austin Avenue - Caleb E. & Louis E. Schwing - City Engineer Thoele

2.9 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 Heuerman

2.10 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 Heuerman

2.11 Resolution No. 012-2025, A Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of a Quote for First Street and Roadway Avenue Water Main Replacement Project - Public Works Director Heuerman

2.12 Resolution No. 013-2025, A Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance of Quote for the Purchase of an Outdoor Storm Warning Siren - Fire Chief Yochum

2.13 Certificate of Project Completion and Release of Bonding - 2024 Sidewalk Replacement - City Engineer Thoele

2.14 Omnibus Vote Agenda Approval

3. Presentations

3.1 Lifesaving Award - Police Chief McFarland and City Administrator Miller

3.2 Employee of the Quarter Award - City Administrator Miller

4. Ordinances/Resolutions - Action Items

4.1 Ordinance No. 019-2025, An Ordinance Correcting an Error Within Ordinance No. 102-2024, an Ordinance Amending Article II of Chapter Seven, Article IV of Chapter 7 and Sections 10-20 and 10-22 of Article II of Chapter 10 of the Municipal Code of Effingham, Illinois, and by Adopting by Reference Various Standard Codes - Building Official Polk

4.2 Ordinance No. 020-2025, An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 057-2022, An Ordinance Authorizing the Operation of Golf Carts on Streets and Alleys Under the Jurisdiction of the City of Effingham, Effingham County, Illinois - City Administrator Miller

5. Other Action Items

5.1 Bills and Requisitions

6. Discussion

6.1 Ordinance No. 021-2025, An Ordinance Amending the Interior Boundaries of the City of Effingham Central Redevelopment Tax Increment Area - Economic Development Director Hull

6.2 Ordinance No. 022-2025, An Ordinance Amending Section 16-66, Chapter XVI of the Municipal Code of the City of Effingham (Stop Sign - East Market Avenue at North Second Street) - City Engineer Thoele

6.3 Resolution No. 016-2025, A Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Service Agreement to the Lowest Responsible Bidder for the Supply of Electricity for Residential and Small Commercial Retail Customers Who Do Not Opt Out of Such a Program (Municipal Electric Aggregation) - City Administrator Miller

6.4 Resolution No. 017-2025, Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Facility Use Agreement for the use of the St. Anthony Facilities - EMA Coordinator Thies

6.5 Bid Letting - City Engineer Thoele

6.6 The Square TIF Agreement - City Administrator Miller

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

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