East Central Reporter

City of Olney City Council met Feb. 24.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

1. Call to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag - Prayer

3. Roll Call

4. Moment of Silence – John W. Monroe, Former Councilman

5. Public Comments/Presentations

6. Presentation of Consent Agenda

6-A Approve Minutes of the Council Meeting on February 10, 2025

6-B Approve and Authorize Payment of Accounts Payable February 25, 2025

6-C Resolution: Authorize Execution of a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Olney and the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council for Drug Investigator

6-D Payment Request: Sanitary Sewer CIPP Lining Rehabilitation

6-E Raffle License: Rolling Thunder ® IL 3

6-F Raffle License: White Squirrel Saddle Club

7. Removal of Items from Consent Agenda

8. Consideration of Consent Agenda

9. Consideration of Items Removed From Consent Agenda

10. Presentation of Ordinances, Resolutions, Etc.

10-A Request: Waiver of Ball Field Use Fees & Insurance Requirement for a Fundraiser (Drew Pottorff)

10-B Ordinance: Authorize Execution of Lease Between the City of Olney and Richland County Farm & Fair Association, Inc. (Doug Westall)

10-C Discussion/Possible Resolution: Amend 2025-R-04 Authorizing the City Manager to Procure New or Used Vehicles Based on Availability (Councilman Eyer)

10-D Resolution: Amend the 2024-2025 Park Department Budget for Tree Maintenance (City Manager Barker)

10-E Ordinance: Authorize Sale of Municipally Owned Real Property (502 W. Chestnut Street, 207 N. Saratoga Street, & 526 S. Saratoga Street) (City Manager Barker)

10-F Discussion/Possible Action: Parking Lot Improvements at Musgrove Park (Mayor Lambird)

10-G Discussion/Possible Action: Flags of Valor Request for Additions in the Carle Trail (Tim Anderson)

11. Reports from Elected and Appointed Officials

11-A Status Report-City Manager

11-B RCDC Report

11-C Chamber of Commerce Report

11-D Tourism Board Report

12. Closed Session: Sale or Lease Price of Real Property; Acquisition of Real Property; and Appointment, Employment, Compensation, and Performance of Specific Employees

13. Reconvene Open Session

13-A Discussion/Possible Resolution: Authorization of Potential Real Estate Agreement (Mayor Lambird)

13-B Resolution: Health Insurance Premium Allocations for Non-Bargaining Employees

(City Manager Barker)

14. Adjourn

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