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City of Eureka City Council City of Eureka City Council met Oct. 16.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

The Eureka City Council convened in regular session on October 16, 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 Clerk to call the roll. Present were Aldermen Chambliss, Hasty, Klaus, Logan, Teegarden, Williams and Wilson. Aldermen Littlejohn was 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 Wilson, second by Klaus, to approve the minutes of the October 2, 2023, regular meeting of the City Council. Passed on roll call vote with Aldermen Wilson, Klaus, Chambliss, Hasty, Logan, Teegarden and Williams all voting Aye.

Moved by Teegarden, second by Hasty to approve the Treasurer’s report for September. Passed on roll call vote with Aldermen Teegarden, Hasty, Chambliss, Klaus, Logan, Williams, and Wilson 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 Logan, to approve and pay the bills as the City’s obligation in the amount of $215,816.15. Passed on roll call vote with Aldermen Chambliss, Logan, Hasty, Klaus, Teegarden, Williams and Wilson all voting Aye

Moved by Chambliss, second by Wilson, to approve Ordinance 23-14, an ordinance accepting a minimum/maximum insurance premium with IMLRMA. We will pay $12,000 less per year than standard premium. The maximum premium could be $139,000. The City has good loss runs. This was discussed during the Administration Committee meeting before Council. Passed on roll call vote with Aldermen Chambliss, Wilson, Hasty, Klaus, Logan, Teegarden, and Williams all voting Aye

Moved by Wilson, second by Hasty, to approve an agreement for disc golf tournament dates for 2024-2026 and Park usage rules for disc golf. They must clean up their trash though the City does some. They are to reimburse the City for any damages. They are not to limit residential enjoyment of the Park as much as possible. Passed on roll call vote with Aldermen Wilson, Hasty, Chambliss, Klaus, Logan, Teegarden, and Williams all voting Aye

Presentation of Audit Summary for Fiscal Year 2023. The City has a strong financial position. The pensions and reserves are funded well. JJ was commended for her work. Thank you to Melissa for keeping us in a very good financial position.

Moved by Klaus, second by Wilson, 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 and pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/29 (c)(11) for the purpose of possible or imminent litigation. Passed on roll call vote with Aldermen Klaus, Wilson, Chambliss, Hasty, Logan, Teegarden and Williams 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 and pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/29 (c)(11) for the purpose of possible or imminent litigation. Passed on roll call vote with Aldermen Teegarden, Wilson, Chambliss, Hasty, Klaus, Logan, and Williams all voting Aye.

The purchase, lease, or acquisition of property and the purpose of possible or imminent litigation was discussed in Executive Session.

Committee Reports:

Chairman Chambliss of the Budget Committee: No report.

Chairman Chambliss of the Administration and Personnel Committee: No report

Chairman Teegarden of the Enterprise Committee: No report

Chairman Williams of the Maintenance Committee: Leaf pickup has begun.

Chairman L. Klaus of the Public Safety Committee: No report

Chairman Wilson of the Park and Recreation Committee: A pre-bid meeting will be held October 19 for the Park Grant.

Chairman Teegarden of the Economic Development Committee: No report

Chairman Mayor Lind of the Liquor Committee: No report

New Business: None

Public Comments: Jerry Riley reported that the new pizza business on South Main will open November 1. The Mayor reported that the Charters of Freedom at the Lake Park is being worked on.

There being no further business to come before the Council the meeting adjourned at 8:11 p.m.

https://www.eurekaillinois.net/sites/default/files/fileattachments/city_council/meeting/5642/eureka_city_council_minutes_10-16-2023.pdf