East Central Reporter

City of Olney City Council met May 12.

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 Meetings on April 28, 2025

5-B Approve and Authorize Payment of Accounts Payable May 13, 2025

5-C Reschedule the May 26, 2025 Council Meeting to May 27, 2025

5-D Appointment: Matt Kirk to the Library Board

5-E Payment Request: Main St. Storm Sewer

5-F Raffle License: Olney Firefighters Association

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 Recognition of 2025 Richland County CEO First Place Award Recipients (Mayor Lambird)

9-B Appointment: Mayor Pro-Tem (Mayor Lambird)

9-C Discussion/Possible Action: Additional Funding to the Chamber of Commerce (Chamber of Commerce)

9-D Discussion/Possible Action: Accept Liquor Liability for Alcohol Consumption on Public Property During the Shake, Rattle & Roll Music Festival on June 21, 2025 (Mayor Lambird/Chamber of Commerce)

9-E Discussion/Possible Action: Enterprise Zone Incentives (Councilman Fehrenbacher)

9-F Resolution: Support & Commitment of Funds for Services Provided by the Greater Wabash Regional Planning Commission (City Treasurer Guinn/City Manager Barker)

9-G Ordinance: Authorize the Sale of Public Real Estate Owned by the City of Olney – 207 N. Saratoga Street (Mayor Lambird)

9-H Resolution: Accept Quote for a Riding Lawn Mower for the Park Department & Waive Formal Bidding Procedures (City Manager Barker)

9-I Resolution: Accept Quote for Park Department Rubber Mulch & Waive Formal Bidding Procedures (City Manager Barker)

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; Appointment, Employment, Compensation, and Performance of Specific Employees; and Collective Negotiating Matters

13. Reconvene Open Session

13-A Approve Minutes of Closed Session on April 28, 2025 (City Clerk Sterchi)

14. Adjourn

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