Peoria Standard

City of El Paso City Council met Aug. 18.

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 August 4th, 2025, City Council Meeting.

B. Consideration and approval of the Register of Bills from August 5th, 2025, to August 18th, 2025.

C. Consideration and approval of Treasurer’s Report for July 6. Public Comments:

7. Old City Council Business:

8. New City Council Business:

A. Swearing in of Officer Lisa Shutt

B. Presentation by Solar on Earth on the Illinois Community Solar with a discussion to follow.

C. Consideration and possible approval for up to $15,000 in bonuses for full time and part time workers who worked on the four sidewalk projects.

D. Consideration and possible approval for contract with EduStrategy Partners, LLC for proposal development for Community Project Funding through Congressman LaHood’s Office. Contract cost would be $9,000.00.

E. Consideration and possible approval for a contract to clean the north water tower.

9. Director of Public Service Report:

10. Mayors Report:

11. City Council Comments:

12. Staff Reports:

A. Police Chief

B. Operations Supervisor

C. Director of Parks and Recreation Department

D. City Attorney

E. City Clerk

13. Adjourn.

https://www.elpasoil.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08182025-333