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City of Eureka City Council met Feb. 21.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

The Eureka City Council convened in regular session on February 21, 2023, 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 Services Coordinator to call the roll. Present were Williams, Chambliss, Logan, Teegarden, Littlejohn, and Klaus. Jim Wilson joined the meeting via teleconference Peterson was absent. Also in attendance were Lynn Hinnen, Treasurer; Erik Hasselbacher, Director of Public Works and Alex Collinge, Police Chief.

Moved by Teegarden, second by Klaus, to approve the minutes of the February 6, 2023, regular meeting of the City Council. Passed on roll call vote with Aldermen Williams, Littlejohn, Chambliss, Logan, Klaus Teegarden, and Wilson all voting Aye.

Moved by Teegarden, second by Littlejohn, to approve the Treasurer's Report for January 2023. Passed on roll call vote with Aldermen Williams, Littlejohn, Chambliss, Logan, Klaus Teegarden, and Wilson all voting Aye.

The Mayor asked for public comments on any action to be taken on Agenda items. Jan Gold spoke about the lot at 602 N. Main St. that is going up for bid. She has concerns about the zoning. The zoning is currently zoned R-1, Single Family Residential. Other neighbors were present and voiced concerns about adjacent property that shares an access driveway off of Crow St.

Moved by Chambliss, second by Wilson, to approve and pay the bills as the City's obligation in the amount of $110,968.19 Passed on roll call vote with Aldermen Williams, Littlejohn, Chambliss, Logan, Klaus Teegarden, and Wilson all voting Aye.

Moved by Teegarden, second by Klaus to approve Ordinance 23-03, an ordinance for sale of real estate by public bid, 602 N. Main St. Chambliss feels we can wait to allow the neighbors time to discuss their concerns and bring this back to consider at a later meeting.

Teegarden moved, second by Littlejohn to table this item until the next meeting. All voted aye to table.

Moved by Teegarden, second by Chambliss to approve Ordinance 23-04, an ordinance amending Eureka Municipal Code, Liquor Licenses. This item is not a recommendation from Liquor Commission as they were unable to meet before Council. This is a consideration for Council as it requires amending municipal code by ordinance. The number of licenses available represent all of the licenses currently in existence plus adding one Class E for a restaurant that is about to open. Passed on roll call vote with Aldermen Williams, Littlejohn, Chambliss, Logan, Klaus Teegarden, and Wilson all voting Aye.

Moved by Teegarden, second by Klaus to move into Executive Session pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(C)(5) for the purpose of the discussion of the purchase., lease, or acquisition of property. Passed on roll call vote with Aldermen Williams, Littlejohn, Chambliss, Logan, Klaus Teegarden, and Wilson all voting Aye.

Moved by Teegarden, second by Wilson to reconvene from Executive Session pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(C)(5) for the purpose of the discussion of the purchase., lease, or acquisition of property. Passed on roll call vote with Aldermen Williams, Littlejohn, Chambliss, Logan, Klaus Teegarden, and Wilson all voting Aye.

Property purchase was discussed in executive session.

Committee Reports:

Chairman Chambliss of the Budget Committee:.Need meetings scheduled for committees for week of Feb 27th

Chairman Chambliss of the Administration and Personnel Committee: No report

Chairman Teegarden of the Enterprise Committee: Teegarden said on the front page of City's Website shows information on Water pipe type that residents can use to identify Pipes. Teegarden asked that the PD share this information on their Facebook page

Chairman Peterson of the Maintenance Committee: No report

Chairman L. Klaus of the Public Safety Committee: Chief Collinge completed training last week. Officer and Noyes will be trained in child seat safety. Alex is working with the State to host a LIDAR training here at City Hall. CPR Training at 9am tomorrow.

Chairman Wilson of the Park and Recreation Committee: No Report

Chairman Teegarden of the Economic Development Committee: No report

Chairman Mayor Lind of the Liquor Committee: Meets tomorrow night to hear application for new restaurant

New Business: None

Public Comments: None

There being no further business to come before the Council the meeting adjourned at 8:09 p.m.

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