Peoria Standard

City of Eureka City Council met Jan. 21.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

The Eureka City Council convened in regular session on January 21, 2025, 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, Teegarden and Wilson. Aldermen Logan and Williams 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 Klaus, second by Wilson, to approve the minutes of the January 6, 2025, regular meeting of the City Council. Passed on roll call vote with Aldermen Klaus, Wilson, Chambliss, Hasty, Littlejohn and Teegarden all voting Aye.

Moved by Teegarden, second by Hasty, to approve the Treasurer's Report. Passed on roll call vote with Aldermen Teegarden, Hasty, Chambliss, Klaus, Littlejohn, 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 $120,394.71. Passed on roll call vote with Aldermen Chambliss, Klaus, Hasty, Littlejohn, Teegarden and Wilson all voting Aye

Moved by Wilson, second by Littlejohn, to approve the amended special use request from Eureka College to maintain a storage container at the football field for the storage of sports equipment for no longer than five years. This is recommended by the Planning Commission. Passed on roll call vote with Aldermen Wilson, Littlejohn, Chambliss, Hasty, Klaus, and Teegarden, all voting Aye

Moved by Teegarden, second by Wilson, to continue working with Britton for installation of SCADA for Eureka Wastewater Treatment Plant. This is recommended by the Enterprise Committee. Melissa and Erik explained project. Passed on roll call vote with Aldermen Teegarden, Wilson, Chambliss, Hasty, Klaus and Littlejohn all voting Aye

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: Erik reported that there was a fire on Court Street and the City helped the Fire Department with this.

Chairman Klaus of the Public Safety Committee: The Radar was recertified.

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: Art and Melita Williams' home burned down this weekend. They thanked the City and Council for the support they have received. This was reported by Melissa.

Public Comments: None

There being no further business to come before the Council the meeting adjourned at 7:46 p.m.

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