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City of El Paso City Council met June 2.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

1. Call to Order:

2. Pledge of Allegiance:

3. Roll Call:

Thad Mool Mayor

Karen Wilkey Ward I

Will Moore Ward I

Alex Brucker Ward II

Mary Ellen Kilpatrick Ward II

Ronald Howard Ward III

Shawn Rigsby Ward III

4. Approval of Agenda:

5. Consent Agenda:

A. Consideration and approval of the minutes for the May 19th, 2025, City Council Meeting.

B. Consideration and approval of the minutes for the May 19th, 2025, Street Committee Meeting.

C. Consideration and approval of the minutes for the May 29th, 2025, Zoning Board Meeting.

D. Consideration and approval of the Register of Bills from May 20th, 2025, to June 2nd, 2025.

6. Public Comments:

7. Old City Council Business:

8. New City Council Business:

A. Discussion and possible approval of the Zoning Board recommendation for Jeff Hinthorne who is requesting an area variance for the property at 502 Abby Road, El Paso, Illinois 61738. The request is a 55 feet setback when 63 feet is required by Zoning Ordinance 315-31B for the setback. This property is zoned A-1 (Residential-Single Family-New Development). The variance is for the side street (Molly’s Way).

Property Address: 502 Abby Road, El Paso, IL 61738. Legal Description: T26N - R2E - S08 PRAIRIE CROSSING SUBD 1ST ADDN LOT 23 in El Paso, Woodford County, Illinois. Tax Parcel ID 16-08-214-009.

B. Discussion and possible approval of the Zoning Board recommendation for Jacon Allen who is requesting two area variances under Chapter 315-43 E (1)(2) for property located at 445 N. Grant Street, El Paso, IL 61738.

The first request is to have 1,584 total square feet of combined detached accessary structures. Under Chapter 315-43 E (1) 1,250 square feet shall be the maximum square footage of all combined detached accessary structures. That’s a difference of 334 square feet. This property is zoned A-2 (Residential-Single Family-Older Development).

The second request is to have 139.43% of the square footage of the primary structure foundation (footprint) which the footprint shall not include the attached garage of the primary structure foundation. Under Chapter 315-43 E (2) 65% of the square footage of the primary structure foundation (footprint) which footprint shall not include the attached garage of the primary structure foundation. The request is asking for an additional 846 square feet. The property is zoned A-2 (Residential–Single Family–Older Development).

Property Address:445 N. Grant, El Paso, IL 61738. Legal Description: T26N - R2E - S05 LOT 7, PT LOT 8 BLK 4 GIBSON ADDN in the City of El Paso, Woodford County, Illinois. Tax Parcel ID 16-05-407-016.

C. Discussion and possible approval of the Zoning Board recommendation for Joshua Ragusa who is requesting two area variances under Chapter 315-43 E (1)(2) for property located at 475 S. Elm Street, El Paso, IL 61738

The first request is to have 1,911 total square feet of combined detached accessary structures. Under Chapter 315-43 E (1) 1,250 square feet shall be the maximum square footage of all combined detached accessary structures. That’s a difference of 661 square feet. This property is zoned A-2 (Residential-Single Family-Older Development).

The second request is to have 146.38% of the square footage of the primary structure foundation (footprint) which the footprint shall not include the attached garage of the primary structure foundation. Under Chapter 315-43 E (2) 65% of the square footage of the primary structure foundation (footprint) which footprint shall not include the attached garage of the primary structure foundation. The request is asking for an additional 1062.75 square feet (Proposed shed 336 Sq Ft). The property is zoned A-2 (Residential–Single Family–Older Development).

Property Address:475 S. Elm Street, El Paso, IL 61738. Legal Description: T26N - R2E - S08 PAR 114.6' X 190' IN SE1/4 NW in the City of El Paso, Woodford County, Illinois. Tax Parcel ID 16-08-109-003.

D. Discussion of the Zoning Board for no recommendation for Cris and Deanna Harrell at 199 E. Jefferson Street (address to be assigned), El Paso, IL 61738. Harrell’s are requesting Lot 16 be rezoned to C-2 (Commercial- General Business District) from RC (Residential – Multi Family).

Property address: 199 E. Jefferson Street, El Paso, Illinois,61738. Legal Description: T26N - R2E - S08 LOT 16 BLK 6 BESTOR & BAYS ADDN In the City of El Paso, County of Woodford, State of Illinois, 61738 Tax Parcel ID 16-08-201-008.

E. Discussion and possible approval of the Zoning Board recommendation for a petition for annexation and rezoning request by Shannon Neely representing American Building Company Illinois LLC. The request to the annexation of 10 acres on Northeast corner of US Highway 24 (Main Street) and N1500 East Road (see below legal description). If annexation is recommended, they would request the property be rezoned to I – Industrial from Agriculture (McLean County).

Property Address: US Highway 24, Gridley Township, El Paso, IL 61738.

Legal Description: 1) (EX BEG SW COR SW SW: N TO A POINT 30' N OF N LN US 24, E1320', S TO S LN SW, W TO POB) SW SW LYG S OF RR ROW 3-26-2E. 2) BEG SW COR SW: N TO A POINT 30' N OF N LN U.S. 24, E 1320', S TO S LN SW, W TO POB PT SW 3-26-2E 2.65 ACRES. Tax Parcel ID: 01-03-300-007 and 01-03-300-007.

9. Director of Public Service Report:

10. Mayors Report:

11. City Council Comments:

12. Staff Reports:

A. Police Chief

B. City Attorney

C. City Clerk

13. Adjourn Executive Session

A. To discuss: Appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance of employees under 5 ILCS 120/2 Exception C1.

14. Return to Regular Session

A. No action to be taken.

15. Adjourn

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