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Mayor and City Council | City of Effingham Website
City of Effingham City Council met June 3.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
1. OPENING
1.1 Mayor Schutzbach Called the Meeting to Order
Time: 5:00
1.2 Roll Call
Present: Mayor Schutzbach and Commissioners Stephens, Moeller, and Niebrugge Absent: Commissioner Micenheimer
1.3 Pledge of Allegiance
2. OMNIBUS VOTE AGENDA
2.1 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes (05/20/2025) - City Clerk Nosbisch
2.2 Special City Council Meeting Minutes (05/27/2025) - City Clerk Nosbisch
2.3 Treasurer's Report (April 2025) - City Treasurer Polk
2.4 Ordinance No. 043-2025, An Ordinance Amending Division 10: Personnel Policies and Procedures, Subdivision 6: Conduct, Section 2-425.9: Drugfree Workplace, of the Municipal Code of the City of Effingham, Illinois - Deputy City Administrator Presley
2.5 Ordinance No. 044-2025, An Ordinance Amending Chapter VIII, Article I and Article II of the Municipal Code of the City of Effingham, Illinois - City Administrator Miller
2.6 Resolution No. 079-2025, A Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance of Quote for the Purchase of an Outdoor Storm Warning Siren - Fire Chief Yochum
2.7 Resolution No. 084-2025, A Resolution Appointing a Member to the Board of Fire and Police Commission of the City of Effingham, Illinois - Mayor Schutzbach
2.8 Resolution No. 086-2025, A Resolution Authorizing Execution of Proposal from Civil Design, Inc. for FY 2025-2026 GIS Database & Online Mapping Portal - City Engineer Thoele
2.9 Resolution No. 087-2025, A Resolution Accepting Proposal for Pavement Inspection and Management Services - City Engineer Thoele
2.10 Resolution No. 089-2025, A Resolution Accepting Quote for Wastewater Treatment Plant Sand Filter Media - Public Works Director Heuerman
2.11 Mt. Vernon Sanitary Sewer Improvement Bid Proposal - City Engineer Thoele
2.12 Omnibus Vote Agenda Approval
Motion to approve by Commissioner Moeller, second by Commissioner Stephens Final Resolution: Motion Carried. 4-0
Yea: Mayor Schutzbach and Commissioners Stephens, Moeller, and Niebrugge
3. PRESENTATIONS
3.1 Employee of the Quarter Award - City Administrator Miller
The City of Effingham will present Chief Jason McFarland with the Employee of the Quarter Award.
4. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS - ACTION ITEMS
4.1 Resolution No. 091-2025, A Resolution Accepting Bid Proposal from A&R Services Inc. for Mt. Vernon Sanitary Sewer Improvements - City Engineer Thoele
Public Works Director Heuerman stated this resolution accepts the bid proposal from A&R Services Inc. in the total amount of $579,750 for the Mt. Vernon Sanitary Sewer Improvements. Payment for this project will be made from the Sewer Fund.
Motion to adopt by Commissioner Stephens, second by Commissioner Niebrugge Final Resolution: Motion Carried. 4-0
Yea: Mayor Schutzbach and Commissioners Stephens, Moeller, and Niebrugge
5. OTHER ACTION ITEMS
5.1 Bills and Requisitions
B. Payroll Check Register dated 05/30/2025 $ 376,727.22
C. Check Register dated 06/02/2025 $ 297,461.77
Motion to approve by Commissioner Moeller, second by Commissioner Stephens Final Resolution: Motion Carried. 4-0
Yea: Mayor Schutzbach and Commissioners Stephens, Moeller, and Niebrugge
6. DISCUSSION
6.1 Ordinance No. 041-2025, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 4 of the Municipal Code of the City of Effingham, Illinois (Liquor Control) - Mayor Schutzbach
Mayor Schutzbach stated this ordinance amends a previous ordinance to include all references to liquor license applicants owning 5% or more interest in a liquor license. Exhibit A of this ordinance lists the number of issued licenses by Liquor License Classification subsequent to annual liquor license renewals.
There were no objections to bringing this item back to a future City Council Meeting.
6.2 Resolution No. 090-2025, A Resolution Appointing a Member to the Tourism Advisory Board of the City of Effingham, Illinois - Mayor Schutzbach
Mayor Schutzbach stated this resolution appoints Scott Ealy to the Tourism Advisory Board with his three-year term to expire on May 1, 2028.
There were no objections to bringing this item back to a future City Council Meeting.
6.3 Resolution No. 092-2025, A Resolution Authorizing Execution of Proposal from Milano & Grunloh - Convention Center Parking Lot - Public Works Director Heuerman
Public Works Director Heuerman stated this resolution authorizes execution of proposal from Milano & Grunloh for the Convention Center Parking Lot Project in the total amount of $40,000 for Preliminary Engineering and $30,000 for Construction Engineering. Payment for this project will be made from the Hotel Motel Fund.
There were no objections to bringing this item back to a future City Council Meeting.
6.4 Downtown/Southtown TIF Rehabilitation Project (601 W. Wabash) - Economic Development Director Hull
Economic Development Director Hull stated Fritz Krampe is seeking assistance through the Downtown/Southtown TIF Rehabilitation Program to improve the former Home Ice building located at 601 W. Wabash.
There were no objections to bringing this item back to a future City Council Meeting.
6.5 Sale of Real Estate (Wright at Home) - Economic Development Director Hull
Economic Development Director Hull stated Wright at Home would like to purchase the two lots located at the corner of Willow Street and Fayette Avenue for their new location.
There were no objections to bringing this item back to a future City Council Meeting.
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
Economic Development Director Hull informed the Council of another Downtown Redevelopment Program Project on a commercial building. The Office Pub is seeking funding for masonry work with the grant amount being $3,525. It was noted this is a timely project. Council agreed to add the item for discussion and approval at the next City Council Meeting.
Tourism Director Thoele provided an update on the timeline of the mural project Downtown.
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); and Review of Executive Session Minutes - Section 2 (c) (21). (If the Council desires to recess into executive session, the Council shall specifically indicate the desired topic of discussion for public record.)
Motion to recess into executive session by Commissioner Moeller, second by Commissioner Niebrugge
Time: 5:20 PM
Purpose: Personnel- Section 2 (c) (1); Purchase or Lease of Real Estate - Section 2 (c) (5) Final Resolution: Motion Carried. 4-0
Yea: Mayor Schutzbach and Commissioners Moeller, Stephens, and Niebrugge
9.2 Roll Call
Present: Mayor Schutzbach and Commissioners Moeller, Stephens, and Niebrugge 10. ADJOURNMENT
10.1 Adjournment
Time: 5:38 PM
Motion to adjourn by Commissioner Moeller, second by Commissioner Stephens Final Resolution: Motion Carried. 4-0
Yea: Mayor Schutzbach and Commissioners Stephens, Moeller, and Niebrugge
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