Peoria Standard

City of Eureka City Council met March 18.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

The Eureka City Council convened in regular session on March 18, 2024, 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, Littlejohn, Logan, Williams and Wilson. Aldermen Teegarden 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 Logan, second by Wilson, to approve the minutes of the March 4, 2024, regular meeting of the City Council. Passed on roll call vote with Aldermen Logan, Wilson, Chambliss, Hasty, Klaus, Littlejohn, and Williams all voting Aye.

Moved by Klaus, second by Hasty, to approve the Treasurer's report for February. Passed on roll call vote with Aldermen Klaus, Hasty, Chambliss, Littlejohn, 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 Klaus, to approve and pay the bills as the City's obligation in the amount of $134,810.98. Passed on roll call vote with Aldermen Chambliss, Klaus, Hasty, Littlejohn, Logan, Williams and Wilson all voting Aye.

Moved by Wilson, second by Littlejohn, to approve Resolution 24-04, establishing a policy regarding fair housing practices in the City of Eureka. Passed on roll call vote with Aldermen Chambliss, Hasty, Klaus, Littlejohn, Logan, Williams and Wilson all voting Aye.

Moved by Chambliss, second by Hasty, to approve Resolution 24-05, support of grant application for a Community Block Development Grant on behalf of CES/Washington Equipment. Passed on roll call vote with Aldermen Chambliss, Hasty, Klaus, Littlejohn, Logan, Williams and Wilson all voting Aye.

Moved by Wilson, second by Littlejohn, to approve Resolution 24-06, a resolution to utilize MFT funds for road maintenance costs - salt, spray patch, etc. Passed on roll call vote with Aldermen Wilson, Littlejohn, Chambliss, Hasty, Klaus, Logan, and Williams all voting Aye.

Moved by Littlejohn, second by Logan, to approve a Certificate of Authority by Vote to allow Melissa Brown and Erik Hasselbacher to order road salt through State bids. Passed on roll call vote with Aldermen Littlejohn, Logan, Chambliss, Hasty, Klaus, Williams and Wilson all voting Aye.

Committee Reports:

Chairman Chambliss of the Budget Committee: No report

Chairman Chambliss of the Administration and Personnel Committee: Melissa is working on grants, budget, etc. -- $100,000 for 302 S. Hilldale, etc.

Chairman Teegarden of the Enterprise Committee: Eric and Pete did a walk-through of the sewer and water plant with Stark. Potholes were fixed this week.

Chairman Williams of the Maintenance Committee: No report

Chairman Klaus of the Public Safety Committee: Alex reported that they will be working with the Red Cross for Prom and Post-Prom accident reconstruction in April. Doing Tactical Medical Response training.

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: No report

New Business: Cary Naas is still in the hospital, but his health is improving. Pete, Brad, and Jason are filling in for him.

Public Comments: The City got a thank-you card from the Jim Meares family. The City is excited about the expansion at CES and is happy to support this grant. The City is pleased to work with Sally Hanley of the Greater Peoria Economic Development Council.

There being no further business to come before the Council the meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.

https://www.eurekaillinois.net/sites/default/files/fileattachments/city_council/meeting/5692/march_18_minutes.pdf