City of Clinton City Council met Feb. 3.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Clinton, Illinois in session in the Council Chambers of City Hall and electronically, Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Helen Michelassi, presiding. On roll call, Commissioners Wise, Ballenger and Buchanan were present. Commissioner Edmunds was absent.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Seth Redington came before council to address the issue of stolen valor. Redington thanked council for this time, Mayor Michelassi thanked Redington.
Written motion was made by Commissioner Ballenger and seconded by Commissioner Buchanan that the minutes of the regular meeting of January 6, 2026 and special meeting of January 9, 2026, be approved as submitted. On roll call vote, Commissioners Buchanan, Wise and Ballenger and Mayor Michelassi voted “Yes.”
Written motion was made by Commissioner Buchanan and seconded by Commissioner Wise that the bills and payroll be approved, and the Clerk be instructed to issue warrants on the Treasurer for several amounts. On roll call vote, Commissioners Wise, Ballenger, Buchanan and Mayor Michelassi voted “Yes.”
PETITIONS
None.
REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Mayor Michelassi asked City Administrator Tony Harris update the council. Harris reported the he and Curt Homann with DCDC met with a developer to discuss local housing needs. Harris said he and treasurer Lichtenwalter are working on a TIF strategy to add more districts. Harris briefed council on the dilapidated building at Main & Monroe building issues. The America 250 group will be coming before council to update them on the weekends events. Mayor Michelassi thanked Harris.
REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF STREETS & PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
Commissioner Buchanan reported that crews have been cutting trees and doing asphalt work.
REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC PROPERTY
Commissioner Wise that crews have been working on water main breaks during the cold period. Wise added that they are working with a company to get the water tower on Illini drive insulated, no date has been set yet.
REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY
Commissioner Ballenger had no report.
REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTS & FINANCES
No report
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
On File – Letter of Understanding – Establishing the Rank of Firefighter
On File – Ordinance to Go Out to Bid for Sale of City Owned Property 806 N Side Square
On File – Ordinance Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Professional Services Agreement for Annual Administration of the TIF District IV with the Economic Development Group, LTD.
On File – Bids for 2026 basic 1 ton truck – Street Department –Baum Chevrolet $45,895.00, Mangold Ford $53,667.36, Douglas Dodge $55,122.63
On File – Dura Class Dump Bed, Light System, Central Hydraulic System, Spreader and Snow Plow Hitch – Street Department – Rahn Equipment $51,053.26
Motion made by Commissioner Ballenger and seconded by Commissioner Buchanan to go into closed session under 2(c)11 Litigation, 2(c)1 employment of employee and 2(c)5 Real Estate. On roll call vote, Commissioners Ballenger, Buchanan, Wise and Mayor Michelassi voted “Yes.”
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, a motion was made by Commissioner Buchanan and seconded by Commissioner Ballenger to adjourn the meeting. On roll call vote, Commissioners Ballenger, Buchanan and Wise and Mayor Michelassi voted “Yes.”
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