Macon Reporter

City of Clinton City Council met June 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, June 3, 2025 at  7:00 p.m.  

Motion was made by Commissioner Buchanan and seconded by Commissioner Ballenger  to approve of Commissioner Edmunds to join the council meeting electronically via  zoom. On roll call vote, Commissioners Buchanan, Wise, Ballenger and Mayor  Michelassi voted “Yes.” 

Mayor Helen Michelassi, presiding. On roll call, Commissioners Wise, Ballenger,  Edmunds and Buchanan present. 

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 

Seth Redington came before the council regarding the smoke ordinance changes, asking  for clarification if this would affect him. The council told Redington, he would not be  affected by the ordinance.  

Robert Kreitler came before the council regarding the proposed ordinance changes that  were discussed at the previous meeting.  

Written motion was made by Commissioner Ballenger and seconded by Commissioner  Wise that the minutes of the regular meeting of May 20, 2025 be approved as submitted.  On roll call vote, Commissioners Ballenger, Edmunds, Buchanan, Wise and Mayor  Michelassi voted “Yes.” 

The bills and payroll were read. 

Written motion was made by Commissioner Wise and seconded by Commissioner Buchanan that the bills and payroll be allowed as read and the Clerk be instructed to issue  warrants on the Treasurer for the several amounts. On roll call vote, Commissioners  Edmunds, Buchanan, Wise, Ballenger and Mayor Michelassi voted “Yes.”  

PETITIONS  

None 

REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS 

Tony Harris, City Administrator announced that the City will be taking over the  fireworks for 2025 with the show being July 5th. 

REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF STREETS & PUBLIC  IMPROVEMENTS 

Commissioner Buchanan stated the S. Jackson Street project was underway. Buchanan  also announced the City Wide Clean Up with GFL will be from June 30 through August  8th, with one Saturday, July 5th. Vouchers available at City Hall.

REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC PROPERTY 

Commissioner Wise reported the mains are being flushed on the north side, the south side  will start Wednesday. Wise also reported that water and sewer rates were up because of  costs.  

REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY 

Commissioner Buchanan reported the Cemetery looked nice for Memorial Day.  Commissioner Buchanan stated that the garbage cans at the parks are not for the public to  be dumping their home garbage. 

REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTS & FINANCES 

Commissioner Edmunds reported that the auditors will begin the audit at the end of the  month. 

OLD BUSINESS 

Written motion was made by Commissioner Ballenger and seconded by Commissioner  Buchanan to approve three Fire Rescue Chainsaws from Eastern Fire Equipment Services  for the Fire Department in the amount of $8,098.62. On roll call vote, Commissioner  Buchanan, Wise, Ballenger, Edmunds and Mayor Michelassi voted “Yes.” 

Written motion was made by Commissioner Wise and seconded by Commissioner  Buchanan to approve the dedication of Sanity Sewer Agreement and Perpetual Easement  with Longview Capital Subdivision at 1439 W State Hwy 54. On roll call vote,  Commissioners Wise, Ballenger, Edmunds, Buchanan and Mayor Michelassi voted  “Yes.” 

Written motion was made by Commissioner Ballenger and seconded by Commissioner  Wise to approve the purchase of Quicket Solutions E-Citation System for the Police  Department in the amount of $8,550.00. On roll call vote, Commissioners Ballenger,  Edmunds, Buchanan, Wise and Mayor Michelassi voted “Yes.” 

Ordinance amending 7-7-7 and 7-7-8 was tabled. 

Written motion was made by Commissioner Ballenger and seconded by Commissioner  Buchanan to approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement with International  Association of Firefighters, Local 3069. On roll call vote, Commissioners Buchanan,  Wise, Ballenger, Edmunds and Mayor Michelassi voted “Yes.” 

NEW BUSINESS 

None. 

ADJOURNMENT 

With no further business to come before the Council, a motion was made by  Commissioner Ballenger and seconded by Commissioner Buchanan to adjourn the meeting. On roll call vote, Commissioners Wise, Ballenger, Edmunds, Buchanan and  Mayor Michelassi voted “Yes.” 

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