East Central Reporter

City of Olney City Council met Mar. 10.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

1. Call to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag - Prayer

3. Roll Call

4. Public Comments/Presentations

5. Presentation of Consent Agenda

5-A Approve Minutes of the Council Meeting on February 24, 2025

5-B Approve and Authorize Payment of Accounts Payable March 11, 2025

5-C Raffle License: Olney Little League

5-D Payment Request: Main St. Storm Sewer

6. Removal of Items from Consent Agenda

7. Consideration of Consent Agenda

8. Consideration of Items Removed From Consent Agenda

9. Presentation of Ordinances, Resolutions, Etc.

9-A Discussion/Request: Contribution Amount for the Olney Public Library Utilities (Olney Public Library Director Logan Braddock)

9-B Tourism Grant Request: White Squirrel Bluegrass Festival on September 6, 2025 (Olney Festivals of Illinois)

9-C Resolution: Waive Formal Bidding Procedures for the Purchase of a 2025 Pickup Truck (City Manager Barker)

9-D Resolution: Accept Water and Sewer Public Improvements Constructed in Lots 1-21 of Northfield Subdivision by Doll Real Estate, LLC. (City Manager Barker)

9-E Ordinance: Authorize the Execution of Partial Release of Undertaking in Lieu of Completion Bond for Northfield Subdivision (City Manager Barker)

9-F Resolution: Acknowledge Option to Not Renew Municipal Parking Lot Lease (City Manager Barker)

10. Reports from Elected and Appointed Officials

10-A Status Report-City Manager

10-B RCDC Report

10-C Chamber of Commerce Report

10-D Tourism Board Report

11. 2025/2026 Budget Discussions

11-A Water Fund (City Treasurer Guinn)

11-B Sewer Fund (City Treasurer Guinn)

11-C Tourism Fund (City Treasurer Guinn)

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 Approve Minutes of Closed Session on February 24, 2025 (City Clerk Sterchi)

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

14. Adjourn

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