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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.”

https://www.clintonillinois.com/page/city-council-minutes

City of Decatur City Council met June 2.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

On Monday, June 2, 2025, the City Council of the City of Decatur, Illinois, met in Regular Meeting at 5:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber, One Gary K. Anderson Plaza, Decatur, Illinois.

Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe presided, together with her being Council members Lisa Gregory, Consuelo Cruz, Pat McDaniel, David Horn, Ed Culp and Dennis Cooper. Mayor Moore Wolfe declared a quorum present.

City Manager Tim Gleason attended the meeting as well.

Mayor Moore Wolfe led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Mayor Moore Wolfe called for Appearance of Citizens.

The following citizens provided comments to the Council: Samantha Carroll and Ayn Owens.

Mayor Moore Wolfe called for approval of the minutes.

The minutes of May 19, 2025, City Council Meeting were presented. Councilwoman Gregory moved the minutes be approved as written; seconded by Councilman Culp and on call of the roll, Council members Lisa Gregory, Consuelo Cruz, Pat McDaniel, David Horn, Ed Culp, Dennis Cooper and Mayor Moore Wolfe voted aye. Mayor Moore Wolfe declared the motion carried.

This being the time set aside for Unfinished Business and there being none, Mayor Moore Wolfe called for New Business.

R2025-196 Resolution Accepting the Proposal and Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement for Microtransit Management and Operations with MV Transportation, Inc., was presented. Councilwoman Gregory moved the Resolution do pass, seconded by Councilman Culp.

Ms. Lacie Elzy, Director of Economic and Community Development, provided an overview of the Resolution and answered questions from Council members concerning the terms of the agreement. She also recognized several employees from MV Transportation: Nick Standefer, General Manager for the Decatur branch, Lionel Griffith, Transit Manager for the Decatur branch, Randy Phipps, Lead Road Supervisor for Decatur, Matt Veach, Senior Vice President of Business Development and Tim McCann, Senior Vice President of Operations.

Upon call of the roll, Council members Lisa Gregory, Consuelo Cruz, Pat McDaniel, David Horn, Ed Culp, Dennis Cooper and Mayor Moore Wolfe voted aye. Mayor Moore Wolfe declared the motion carried.

R2025-197 Resolution Accepting the Proposal and Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement for Professional Services for the FY2025 EPA Brownfields Assessment Grant between Fehr Graham and the City of Decatur, was presented. Councilwoman Gregory moved the Resolution do pass, seconded by Councilman Culp.

Ms. Elzy, Director of Economic and Community Development, provided an overview of the Resolution and answered questions from Council members about the grant’s timeline and scope of services.

Upon call of the roll, Council members Lisa Gregory, Consuelo Cruz, Pat McDaniel, David Horn, Ed Culp, Dennis Cooper and Mayor Moore Wolfe voted aye. Mayor Moore Wolfe declared the motion carried.

R2025-198 Resolution Authorizing Agreement with the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity for a Site Readiness Planning Grant, was presented. Councilwoman Gregory moved the Resolution do pass, seconded by Councilman Culp.

Mr. Matt Newell, Director of Public Works, gave an overview of the Resolution.

Upon call of the roll, Council members Lisa Gregory, Consuelo Cruz, Pat McDaniel, David Horn, Ed Culp, Dennis Cooper and Mayor Moore Wolfe voted aye. Mayor Moore Wolfe declared the motion carried.

R2025-199 Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement for the Electricity Supply for the City of Decatur Electric Accounts, was presented. Councilwoman Gregory moved the Resolution do pass, seconded by Councilman Culp.

City Manager Gleason gave an overview of the Resolution and introduced Brian McLemore and Shelby Dupont, representatives from CQI Associates.

Ms. Dupont spoke about the history between CQI Associates and the city, highlighting efforts to secure a new electricity contract.

Upon call of the roll, Council members Lisa Gregory, Consuelo Cruz, Pat McDaniel, David Horn, Ed Culp, Dennis Cooper and Mayor Moore Wolfe voted aye. Mayor Moore Wolfe declared the motion carried.

City Manager Gleason provided the City Manager update. Jeremy Durbin was promoted to Fire Lieutenant and Todd Zimmerman was promoted to Fire Captain. Karl Ziemer was promoted to Engineering Technician III in Public Works. Eric Ethell was promoted to Deputy Chief of Police for Administrative Operations and Scott Rosenbery was promoted to Deputy Chief of Police for Criminal Investigations. Ronald Dalluge was promoted to Supervisor of Technical Services in Public Works. Kylie Reynolds was promoted to Urban and Land Use Planner and Marissa Weybright was promoted to Title Research Analyst in Economic and Community Development. City Manager Gleason congratulated Michael Rosenbery, Fire Captain, who retired after 28 years of service.

Mayor Moore Wolfe called for Consent Agenda Calendar Items A. through F. and asked if any Council member wished to remove an item from the Consent Agenda Calendar. Councilman Horn requested to remove Item B. from the Consent Agenda Calendar. The Clerk read Items A. and C. through E.:

Item A. R2025-200 Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement with Concentric Integration, LLC, for South Water Treatment Plant Control Platform Migration Phase

Item C. R2025-201 Resolution Authorizing Payment to the Macon County Law Enforcement Training Center for New Police Officer Recruit Training

Item D. R2025-202 Resolution Authorizing Payment to Central Square for Software Maintenance Fees

Item E. R2025-203 Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Radio Porting Agreement with the Macon County Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB) and City of Decatur

Item F. 2025-49 Ordinance Adding Territory to Enterprise Zone and Approving the Amendment of the Enacting Ordinance and Intergovernmental Agreement 12 C Properties, LLC

Councilwoman Gregory moved Items A. and C. through E. be approved by Omnibus Vote; seconded by Councilman Culp, and on call of the roll, Council members Lisa Gregory, Consuelo Cruz, Pat McDaniel, David Horn, Ed Culp, Dennis Cooper and Mayor Moore Wolfe voted aye. Mayor Moore Wolfe declared the motion carried.

R2025-204 Resolution Authorizing Amendment Number 4 to an Agreement with Clark Dietz Inc. to Provide Professional Engineering Services to the City of Decatur, City Project 2020-13, was presented. Councilwoman Gregory moved the Resolution do pass, seconded by Councilman Culp.

Councilman Horn shared his views on the outsourcing of Public Works positions.

City Manager Gleason spoke about recruitment efforts.

Upon call of the roll, Council members Lisa Gregory, Pat McDaniel, Ed Culp and Mayor Moore Wolfe voted aye. Council members Consuelo Cruz, David Horn and Dennis Cooper voted nay. Mayor Moore Wolfe declared the motion carried.

With no other New Business, Mayor Moore Wolfe called for Other Business.

Councilwoman Cruz requested a Study Session to discuss the formation of an education committee.

Mayor Moore Wolfe outlined the process for requesting Study Sessions.

There being no Other Business, Mayor Moore Wolfe called for Adjournment.

Councilwoman Gregory moved the regular City Council meeting be adjourned, seconded by Councilman Culp and upon call of the roll, Council members Lisa Gregory, Consuelo Cruz, Pat McDaniel, David Horn, Ed Culp, Dennis Cooper and Mayor Moore Wolfe voted aye. Mayor Moore Wolfe declared the motion carried.

Mayor Moore Wolfe declared the regular Council meeting adjourned at 6:02 p.m.

https://www.decaturil.gov/389/Agendas-Minutes