East Central Reporter

City of Olney City Council met June 9.

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 May 27, 2025

5-B Approve and Authorize Payment of Accounts Payable June 10, 2025

5-C Re-Appointments: Rachel Kinkade, Derek Mason, & Audra Clodfelter to the Library Board

5-D Acknowledgement: Withdrawal of Rezoning Request for 701 N. Silver Street

5-E Request: Closure of Main Street, Between Walnut & Fair Streets, and Whittle Avenue, Between Main & Market Streets for the Thunder & Chrome Event on August 2, 2025

5-F 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 Ordinance: Grant a Special Use Permit for Placement of a Manufactured Home at 311 S. Adams Street (City Manager Barker)

9-B Discussion/Possible Resolution: General Support for the Creation of a Cooperative High School Trades Program for Housing Renovation Between the City of Olney and the Richland County Community Unit School District 1 (Councilman Fehrenbacher)

9-C Ordinance: Repeal an Ordinance Authorizing Execution of a Lease Between the City of Olney and Ronald W. Blank (City Treasurer Guinn)

9-D Adoption of a Supplemental Resolution for Maintenance of Streets and Highways by Municipality Under the Illinois Highway Code (City Manager Barker/City Engineer Bridges)

9-E Discussion: Phase 2 of the Main Street Storm Sewer Project (City Engineer Bridges)

9-F Resolution: Accept Quote for Manhole Rehabilitation & Amend the 2025-2026 Budget (City Manager Barker)

9-G Resolution: Accept Bid for the Demolition of 1007 W. Catherine Street (City Manager Barker)

9-H Discussion/Possible Action: County-Wide Radio Project Clarifications & Funding (Interim Fire Chief Harmon/Police Chief Bloomer)

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

12. Reconvene Open Session

12-A Approve Minutes of Closed Session on May 27, 2025 (City Clerk Sterchi)

13. Adjourn

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