East Central Reporter

City of Effingham City Council met June 17.

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, Micenheimer, and Niebrugge

1.3 Pledge of Allegiance

2. OMNIBUS VOTE AGENDA

2.1 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes (06/03/2025) - City Clerk Nosbisch

Resolution: Approve

2.2 Ordinance No. 041-2025, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 4 of the Municipal Code of the City of Effingham, Illinois (Liquor Control) - Mayor Schutzbach

Resolution: Pass

2.3 Resolution No. 090-2025, A Resolution Appointing a Member to the Tourism Advisory Board of the City of Effingham, Illinois - Mayor Schutzbach

Resolution: Adopt

2.4 Resolution No. 092-2025, A Resolution Authorizing Execution of Proposal from Milano & Grunloh - Convention Center Parking Lot - Public Works Director Heuerman

Resolution: Adopt

2.5 Resolution No. 094-2025, A Resolution Adopting a Downtown/Southtown Business Area Redevelopment Agreement (Fritz Krampe Enterprises, LLC) - Economic Development Director Hull

Resolution: Adopt

2.6 Omnibus Vote Agenda Approval

Resolution: Approve

Motion to approve by Commissioner Moeller, second by Commissioner Micenheimer

Final Resolution: Motion Carried. 5-0

Yea: Mayor Schutzbach and Commissioners Micenheimer, Stephens, Moeller, and Niebrugge

3. PRESENTATIONS

3.1 Employee of the Year Award - City Administrator Miller

City Administrator Miller presented Russ Leppin with the Employee of the Year Award.

3.2 Customer Service Citation - City Administrator Miller

City Administrator Miller stated Ben Beckman had been awarded a Customer Service Citation.

4. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS - ACTION ITEMS

4.1 Resolution No. 095-2025, A Resolution Adopting a Downtown/Southtown Business Area Redevelopment Program Agreement (The Office Pub) - Economic Development Director Hull

Economic Development Director Hull stated The Office Pub is seeking assistance through the Downtown/Southtown TIF Rehabilitation Program for a project at 105 East Jefferson Avenue.

Motion to adopt by Commissioner Niebrugge, second by Commissioner Stephens Final Resolution: Motion Carried. 5-0

Yea: Mayor Schutzbach and Commissioners Micenheimer, Stephens, Moeller, and Niebrugge

5. OTHER ACTION ITEMS

5.1 Bills and Requisitions

B. Payroll Check Register dated 06/13/2025 $ 370,720.23

C. Check Register dated 06/02/2025 $ 297,461.77

Motion to approve by Commissioner Micenheimer, second by Commissioner Moeller

Final Resolution: Motion Carried. 5-0

Yea: Mayor Schutzbach and Commissioners Micenheimer, Stephens, Moeller, and Niebrugge

6. DISCUSSION

6.1 Ordinance No. 046-2025, An Ordinance Amending Appointment Ordinance No. 023- 2025 for Fiscal Year 2026 - Mayor Schutzbach

Mayor Schutzbach and City Administrator Miller stated this ordinance amends the original FY 2026 Appointment Ordinance, appointing Kurt Davis as Chief of the Police Department pending the resignation of Jason McFarland as Chief.

There were no objections to bringing this item back to a future City Council Meeting.

6.2 Ordinance No. 048-2025, An Ordinance Amending Division 10 – PERSONNEL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, Subdivision 6 – CONDUCT, Section 2-425.7 – HARASSMENT of the Municipal Code of the City of Effingham, Illinois - Deputy City Administrator Presley

Deputy City Administrator Presley stated the City recently revised its drug policy and are now reviewing its sexual harassment policy. This will bring code into compliance with state and federal statutes.

There were no objections to bringing this item back to a future City Council Meeting.

6.3 Ordinance No. 049-2025, An Ordinance Authorizing the Purchase of Real Estate - City Administrator Miller

City Administrator Miller stated this ordinance allows for purchase of approximately 1.64 acres located at 1001 Ford Ave form Iuka State Bank. This property is adjacent to approximately 2.8 acres the City currently owns for retail development. The purchase price is $295,000.

There were no objections to bringing this item back to a future City Council Meeting.

6.4 Resolution No. 093-2025, A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 160-2014, A Resolution Establishing and Adopting a Capital Asset Depreciation Thresholds and Expected Life Schedule - City Treasurer Polk/Deputy City Administrator Presley

Deputy City Administrator Presley stated this resolution amends the current Capital Assets Depreciation Thresholds and Expected Life Schedule.

There were no objections to bringing this item back to a future City Council Meeting.

6.5 Resolution No. 096-2025, A Resolution Approving the Job Description of Water Treatment Plant Chief Operator in the Public Works Department - Deputy City Administrator Presley

Deputy City Administrator Presley stated this resolution approves and revises the job description of Water Treatment Plant Chief Operator.

There were no objections to bringing this item back to a future City Council Meeting.

6.6 Resolution No. 097-2025, A Resolution Authorizing Participation as a Member in the Illinois Emergency Management Mutual Aid System Response Pursuant to an Intergovernmental Agreement for the Establishment of a Mutual Aid Intergovernmental Service Agreement - City Administrator Miller

City Administrator Miller stated this resolution authorizes the City's participation as a member in the Illinois Emergency Management Mutual Aid System Response.

Discussion: 6.7 Resolution No. 098-2025, Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Facility Use Agreement for the Use of the Sacred Heart Parish Facilities - City Administrator Miller City Administrator Miller stated this agreement would allow the City of Effingham to enter into an agreement with Sacred Heart to allow for the use of Sacred Heart Facilities in the event of certain emergency situations and/or occurrences. This agreement is similar to the Unit 40, Unit 50, and St. Anthony agreements for emergency purposes.

There were no objections to bringing this item back to a future City Council Meeting.

6.8 Resolution No. 099-2025, A Resolution Granting Permission to Allow a Portion of City Streets and City Parking Lots to be Temporarily Closed for the Effingham Jam - Tourism Director Thoele

Tourism Director Thoele stated this resolution grants permission to close city streets and parking lots for the Effingham Jam on Friday, July 18th.

There were no objections to bringing this item back to a future City Council Meeting. 6.9 Retail Coach and Placer AI Proposals - Economic Development Director Hull

Economic Development Director Hull stated City staff is looking to hire two firms to assist with retail recruitment, tourism, and data analysis. Hull provided background on both firms and how the City would utilize their services.

There were no objections to bringing this item back to a future City Council Meeting.

6.10 Change Order 1 - 2024 Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project with Hoerr Construction - City Engineer Thoele

City Engineer Thoele stated Change Order 1 to add sewer lining on Jefferson Avenue and extend the completion date to October 25, 2025, for the 2024 Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project with Hoerr Construction is recommended. This additional work is along Jefferson Avenue in relation to the water main installation being completed by the City water maintenance crews. The additional amount is estimated to be $110,000.

There were no objections to bringing this item back to a future City Council Meeting.

6.11 Effingham Regional Growth Alliance Annual Dues Request - Economic Development Director Hull

Economic Development Director Hull introduced Courtney Yockey with the Effingham Regional Growth Alliance requesting annual dues of $110,000, which is the same amount paid in the last fiscal year.

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 provided information on both commercial and residential TIF rehabilitation programs.

City Engineer Thoele noted additional construction between the City and IDOT. Tourism Director Thoele provided information on upcoming events.

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 Micenheimer

Time: 5:55 PM

Purpose: Purchase or Lease of Real Estate - Section 2 (c) (5); Sale or Lease of Property - Section 2 (c) (6)

Final Resolution: Motion Carried. 5-0

Yea: Mayor Schutzbach and Commissioners Moeller, Stephens, Micenheimer, and Niebrugge

9.2 Roll Call

Present: Mayor Schutzbach and Commissioners Moeller, Stephens, Micenheimer, and Niebrugge

Procedural: 9.2 Roll Call

10. ADJOURNMENT

10.1 Adjournment

Time: 6:24 PM

Motion to adjourn by Commissioner Niebrugge, second by Commissioner Stephens Final Resolution: Motion Carried. 5-0

Yea: Mayor Schutzbach and Commissioners Stephens, Moeller, and Niebrugge

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