East Central Reporter

City of Effingham City Council met May 6.

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 (04/15/2025) - City Clerk Nosbisch

2.2 Executive Session City Council Meeting Minutes (03/18/2025) - City Clerk Nosbisch

2.3 Treasurer's Report (March 2025)

2.4 Ordinance No. 033-2025, An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Effingham - Stacey Durbin - Rezone Nonurban District to M-1 Light Industrial District and B-2 General Commercial District - S. Banker Street (US 45), Effingham, IL - City Planner Koester

2.5 Ordinance No. 039-2025, An Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of a Temporary Use Permit and the Purchase of an Easement for Utility Purposes at 110 W. Jaycee Avenue - Kortney M. & Michael W. Conner - City Engineer Thoele

2.6 Ordinance No. 040-2025 An Ordinance Authorizing the Sale and/or Disposal of Personal Property - Deputy City Administrator Presley

2.7 Resolution No. 026-2025, A Resolution Authorizing Renewal of the City's Group Medical and Health Insurance Agreements - Deputy City Administrator Presley

2.8 Resolution No. 050-2025, A Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center for the Administration of an Employee Assistance Program - Deputy City Administrator Presley

2.9 Resolution No. 051-2025, A Resolution Granting Permission to Allow a Portion of City Streets to be Temporarily Closed for Fourth of July Fireworks - Tourism Director Thoele

2.10 Resolution No. 052-2025, A Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of Quote from Cogent, Inc. for Informational Technology - Water Treatment Plant - Public Works Director Heuerman

2.11 Resolution No. 059-2025, A Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of Quotes for West Jefferson Street Water Main Replacement Project - Public Works Director Heuerman

2.12 Resolution No. 061-2025, A Resolution Granting Permission to Allow a Portion of City Streets to be Temporarily Closed for Outdoor Movie Night - Tourism Director Thoele

2.13 Resolution No. 062-2025, A Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with Diligent Corporation for Agenda Management Software - City Clerk Nosbisch

2.14 Certificate of Project Completion and Release of Bonding - Hendelmeyer & Blohm Street Improvement - City Engineer Thoele

2.15 P.C. Certificate of Approval - Cross Pointe Subdivision Fifth Addition - City Planner Koester

2.16 Petition for Annexation - Rutledge - City Planner Koester

2.17 Affidavit of Service to Teutopolis Fire Protection District - Rutledge Annexation - City Planner Koester

2.18 C.P. Certificate of Approval - Replat of Lot 16, 17 and 18 Hidden Hills Subdivision - City Planner Koester

2.19 Resolution No. 071-2025, A Resolution Accepting Proposal for 2025 Street Resurfacing Project - City Engineer Thoele

2.20 Resolution No. 072-2025, A Resolution Accepting Proposal for 2025 Sidewalk Replacement Project - Phase I - City Engineer Thoele

2.21 Resolution No. 073-2025, A Resolution Accepting Proposal for 2025 Pavement Patching Program - City Engineer Thoele

2.22 Resolution No. 074-2025, A Resolution Authorizing Bid Proposal for 2025 Crack and Joint Sealing Program - City Engineer Thoele

2.23 Resolution No. 076-2025, A Resolution Accepting Proposal for Evergreen Avenue Generator - City Engineer Thoele

2.24 2025 Street Resurfacing Project Proposals - City Engineer Thoele

2.25 2025 Sidewalk Replacement Project - Phase I - City Engineer Thoele

2.26 2025 Pavement Patching Program - City Engineer Thoele

2.27 2025 Crack and Seal Program - City Engineer Thoele

2.28 Proposals for Evergreen Avenue Generator - City Engineer Thoele

2.29 Omnibus Vote Agenda Approval

3. Presentations

3.1 Introduction of New Firefighter Blake Poe - Fire Chief Yochum

3.2 Introduction of Promoted 2nd Lieutenant Paid on Call Firefighters Jake Burrell & Chad Berg - Fire Chief Yochum

4. Ordinances/Resolutions - Action Items

4.1 Resolution No. 065-2025, A Resolution Authorizing an Employment Contract - Mayor Schutzbach

4.2 Ordinance No. 038-2025, An Ordinance Annexing Territory to the City of Effingham, Illinois (Slavens Ridge Subdivision - Rutledge) - City Planner Koester

4.3 Resolution No. 069-2025, A Resolution Approving Final Plat No. 25-009F for Recording - Replat of Lots 16, 17 and 18 of Hidden Hills Subdivision - City Planner Koester

4.4 Resolution No. 070-2025, A Resolution Authorizing Execution of Proposal for Construction from Feutz Construction - Santa Maria Avenue Extension - City Engineer Thoele

5. Other Action Items

5.1 Bills and Requisitions

6. Discussion

6.1 Resolution No. 060-2025, A Resolution Granting Permission to Allow a Portion of Streets to be Temporarily Closed for the Magic & Mischief: A Fairy Market Event on June 7, 2025 - Tourism Director Thoele

6.2 Resolution No. 063-2025, A Resolution Accepting HACH Service Partnership Quotation for Services at the Water Treatment Plant - Director of Public Works Heuerman

6.3 Resolution No. 064-2025, A Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of Quotation from Victor Stanley for Downtown Benches and Trash Receptacles Project - Director of Public Works Heuerman

6.4 Resolution No. 066-2025, Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Intergovernmental Facility Use Agreement for the use of the Unit 50 Facilities - City Administrator Miller

6.5 Resolution No. 067-2025, A Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Agreement Between the City of Effingham and Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council Lodge #209 - Telecommunicators - City Administrator Miller

6.6 Resolution No. 068-2025, Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Intergovermental Facility Use Agreement for the use of the Unit 40 Facilities - City Administrator Miller

6.7 Resolution No. 075-2025, A Resolution Appointing a Member to the Effingham Public Library Board of Directors of the City of Effingham, Illinois - Mayor Schutzbach

6.8 Resolution No. 077-2025, A Resolution Appointing a Member to the Tourism Advisory Board of the City of Effingham, Illinois - Mayor Schutzbach

6.9 Final Change Order 2 - 2024 Sanitary Sewer Improvements - City Engineer Thoele

6.10 Downtown/Southtown TIF Rehabilitation Project - Economic Development Director Hull

6.11 TIF Housing Rehabilitation Project - Economic Development Director Hull

6.12 HSHS & Stang Arts Mural Request - Tourism Director Thoele

6.13 The Square Southtown Draft TIF Redevelopment Agreement - Commissioner Stephens

6.14 Effingham 2050 Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Meeting on May 15 - City Planner Koester

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); Review of Executive Session Minutes - Section 2 (c) (21); and Selection of Person to Fill a Public Office - Section 2(c)(3). (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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