City of Eureka City Council met March 2.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
The Eureka City Council convened in regular session on March 2, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Eric Lind called the meeting to order and after a moment of silence led The Pledge of Allegiance and then directed the City Clerk to call the roll. Present were Aldermen Chambliss, Hasty, Klaus, Logan, Teegarden and Williams. Aldermen Littlejohn and Wilson were absent. Also in attendance were Lynn Hinnen, Treasurer; Erik Hasselbacher, Director of Public Works; Chief Alex Collinge and Melissa Brown, City Services Coordinator.
Moved by Teegarden, second by Hasty, to approve the minutes of the February 17, 2026, regular meeting of the City Council. Passed on roll call vote with Aldermen Teegarden, Hasty, Chambliss, Klaus, Logan and Williams all voting Aye.
Moved by Teegarden, second by Hasty, to approve the minutes of the Committee Meetings held within the prior 30 days. Passed on roll call vote with Aldermen Teegarden, Hasty, Chambliss, Klaus, Logan and Williams all voting Aye.
The Mayor asked for public comments on any action to be taken on Agenda items. There were none.
Moved by Chambliss, second by Klaus, to approve and pay the bills as the City’s obligation in the amount of $231,234.98. Passed on roll call vote with Aldermen Chambliss, Klaus, Hasty, Logan, Teegarden and Williams all voting Aye
Mayor Lind swore in our new police office, Hunter Hall.
Moved by Teegarden, second by Klaus, to move into Executive Session pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(1) to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of an employee of the City. Passed on roll call vote with Teegarden, Klaus, Chambliss, Hasty, Logan and Williams all voting Aye.
Moved by Klaus, second by Hasty, to reconvene from Executive Session pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(1). Passed on roll call vote with Aldermen Klaus, Hasty, Chambliss, Logan, Teegarden and Williams all voting Aye.
Let the record show that appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of an employee of the City was discussed in Executive Session.
Committee Reports:
Chairman Chambliss of the Budget Committee: Things are moving along well. Thank you to all Department Heads.
Chairman Chambliss of the Administration and Personnel Committee: No report.
Chairman Teegarden of the Enterprise Committee: Two hydrants on Stanley and Marshall Road have been changed. Calculations on the FEMA flood wall are being reviewed.
Chairman Williams of the Maintenance Committee: The State will be starting the curbs and sidewalks along Rt. 117 and Main Street – from Reagan Drive north.
Chairman Klaus of the Public Safety Committee: No report.
Chairman Wilson of the Park and Recreation Committee: Working on rounding up the geese on April 6 at 5 p.m.
Chairman Teegarden of the Economic Development Committee: No report.
Chairman Mayor Lind of the Liquor Committee: No report.
New Business: None
Public Comments: None
There being no further business to come before the Council the meeting adjourned at 8:02p.m.
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