East Central Reporter

City of Olney City Council met Oct. 27.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

1. Call to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag – Prayer

2-A Moment of Silence – Sympathy & Support for the Bailey Family

3. Roll Call

4. Public Comments/Presentations

5. Presentation of Consent Agenda

5-A Approve Minutes of the Council Meeting on October 30, 2025

5-B Approve and Authorize Payment of Accounts Payable October 21, 2025

5-C Raffle License: Olney Memorial VFW Post #4226

5-D 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 Resolution: Designate a Developer for Redevelopment of Certain Property Being Considered for a Tax Increment Redevelopment Project and Declaring an Intent to Reimburse Certain Redevelopment Project Costs (City Manager Barker)

9-B Discussion/Possible Action: Authorize Purchase of 2000 Pierce Dash Ladder Truck (Fire Chief Harmon)

9-C Resolution: Amend the 2025-2026 Street Department Budget for the Main/Walnut Storm Sewer Project (City Treasurer Guinn)

9-D Resolution: Accept Quote for Purchase of Sludge Pumps for the Sewer Plant, Waive Formal Bidding Procedures, & Amend the 2025-2026 Budget (City Treasurer Guinn)

9-E Discussion: Placer.ai Solutions for Civic Leaders (Mayor Lambird)

9-F Discussion/Possible Action: Authorize Solicitation of Bids for Activated Carbon Replacement at the Water Plant (City Manager Barker)

9-G Ordinance: Repeal Ordinance 2018-13 Related to the Authorization for Handicapped Parking Space (City Manager Barker)

9-H Resolution: Authorize an Intergovernmental Agreement for Participation in the Illinois Public Works Mutual Aid Network (City Manager Barker)

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; Appointment, Employment, Compensation, and Performance of Specific Employees; and Litigation Matters

12. Reconvene Open Session

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

12-B Employee Compensation (City Manager Barker)

12-C Discussion/Possible Action: Commitment of Funds for Boat Dock Project (Councilman Miller)

13. Adjourn

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