Charleston, IL
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Tue Aug 4, 2026
City Council Regular Meeting
City Council to consider employment contracts for City Manager and police labor committee
The City Council will discuss several resolutions, including employment contracts and an intergovernmental agreement for a community charging program. The meeting also includes appointments to the Board of Zoning, Appeals, and Planning and the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee.
- Contract with the Policemen's Benevolent Labor Committee - Charleston
- Employment Contract for City Manager
- Amendment to Intergovernmental Agreement with Illinois Finance Authority for the Community Charging Program
- Street closures for the EIU Squared Event on September 12, 2026
- Raffle license for Charleston Junior Football League
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
520 Jackson Avenue
August 4, 2026 – 6:30 pm
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1)
*MINUTES: Regular City Council Meeting July 21, 2026.
AUDITING CLAIMS:
2)
*PAYROLL: Pay Period Ending July 25, 2026.
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*BILLS PAYABLE: August 7, 2026
ACTION ITEMS:
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*RAFFLE LICENSE: Charleston Junior Football League to raise funds for uniforms and supplies during the Fall 2026 Junior Football League Season.
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*RESOLUTION : Authorizing the Closure of Certain Streets for the EIU Squared Event on September 12, 2026. …
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Tue Jul 21, 2026
City Council Regular Meeting
City Council to approve tornado relief street closures and fee waivers
The City Council will consider approving street closures for a tornado relief benefit, extending fee waivers for tornado repairs, and issuing a raffle license for a fair queen wardrobe fundraiser. The body will also vote on a conditional use permit for a short-term rental.
- Approving street closure for Tornado Disaster Relief Benefit at The Uptowner on July 18, 2026
- Extending waiver of building permit fees for repairs related to the June 17, 2026 EF 2 Tornado
- Approving petition for a Conditional Use Permit for a Short-Term Rental at 2222 9th St
- Raffle license for Coles County Fair to raise funds for 2026 Fair Queen wardrobe
- Raffle license for The Uptowner Tornado Disaster Relief Benefit
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
520 Jackson Avenue
July 21, 2026 – 6:30 pm
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1)
*MINUTES: Regular City Council Meeting July 7, 2026
AUDITING CLAIMS:
2)
*PAYROLL: Pay Period Ending July 11, 2026
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*BILLS PAYABLE: July 24, 2026
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*COMPTROLLER'S REPORT: June 2026
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* RESOLUTION: Approving Street Closure of certain city streets for Tornado Disaster Relief Benefit at The Uptowner on July 18, 2026 from 10:30am-10:00pm.
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* RAFFLE LICENSE: Coles County Fair on June 29, 2 …
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Tue Jul 7, 2026
City Council Regular Meeting
Charleston City Council to consider local state of emergency declaration
The City Council will discuss declaring a local state of emergency and approve several equipment purchases. The body is also reviewing street closures for the EIU Homecoming Parade and a memorandum of understanding with the Coles County Circuit Court.
- Resolution declaring a Local State of Emergency
- Resolution authorizing the purchase of a Compact Track Loader TV620B from Birkey’s
- Resolution to waive bidding for a Paddle Aerator Attachment from Brown Bear Manufacturing LLC
- Resolution to waive bidding for valves for Waste Water Treatment Plant Pump 5 from Vandevanter Engineering
- Resolution to close city streets for the EIU Homecoming Parade on October 24, 2026
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
520 Jackson Avenue
July 7, 2026 – 6:30 pm
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1)
*MINUTES: Regular City Council Meeting June 16, 2026
AUDITING CLAIMS:
2)
*PAYROLL: Pay Period ending June 13, 2026 and June 27, 2026
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*BILLS PAYABLE: July 10, 2026
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*RAFFLE LICENSE: Coles County Extension Foundation on July, 29, 2026 at 5:30 p.m., located at the Coles County fairgrounds at 603 West Madison Avenue, to raise funds for the charitable organization.
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*RESOLUTION: Authorizing the Closure of certain …
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Tue Jun 16, 2026
City Council Regular Meeting
Charleston City Council to consider EV charging rates and short-term rental permit
The City Council will vote on expenditures for local tourism events and a water agreement amendment with the City of Mattoon. The body is also considering an ordinance for a short-term rental permit and updates to motor vehicle codes regarding electric vehicle chargers.
- Conditional Use Permit for a short-term rental at 1106-1108 Johnson Avenue
- $2,000 in tourism funds for the 2026 Butterfly Festival
- $1,500 in tourism funds for the 2026 Coles County Airshow
- $1,000 in tourism funds for EIU Comic Fest
- Third Amendment to the Water Interconnect Agreement with the City of Mattoon
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
520 Jackson Avenue
June 16, 2026 – 6:30 pm
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1)
*MINUTES: Regular City Council Meeting for June 2, 2026.
AUDITING CLAIMS:
2)
*PAYROLL: Regular Pay Period ending May 30, 2026.
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*BILLS PAYABLE: June 19, 2026.
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*COMPTROLLER'S REPORT: May 2026
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RESOLUTION: Authorizing Expenditure of Tourism Funds in the amount of $2,000 to cover related expenses related to the 2026 Butterfly Festival.
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RESOLUTION: Authorizing Expenditure …
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Tue Jun 2, 2026
City Council Regular Meeting
Council to vote on zoning variance for 36-foot driveway at 310 W Madison
The City Council will consider consent agenda items including raffle licenses and a street closure, then separately vote on a change order for an ambulance purchase and an ordinance granting a variance for a driveway in a two-family residence district.
- Ordinance granting variance of City Code for 36-foot driveway at 310 W Madison in R-2 district
- Resolution approving Change Order #1 for Ambulance Purchase (no dollar amount in agenda)
- Raffle license for St. Jude Moonshine Ride on June 6, 2026
- Raffle license for Matthew 25 Annual Fundraiser on September 19, 2026
- Resolution authorizing street closure on 2nd Street from Pierce to Lincoln for Matthew 25 fundraiser
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
520 Jackson Avenue
June 2, 2026 – 6:30 pm
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1)
*MINUTES: Regular City Council Meeting for May 19, 2026
AUDITING CLAIMS:
2)
*PAYROLL: Regular Pay Period ending May 16, 2026.
3)
*BILLS PAYABLE: June 5, 2026.
ACTION ITEMS:
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*RAFFLE LICENSE: St. Jude Moonshine Ride on Saturday, June 6, 2026, to raise funds for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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*RAFFLE LICENSE: Mathew 25 Annual Fundraiser to raise money for operating expenses on September 19, 2026, at Morton Park.
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Tue May 19, 2026
City Council Regular Meeting
City Council to consider police reporting and school resource officer agreements
The City Council will review resolutions regarding public safety coordination and a temporary street closure. The meeting also includes the administration of the oath of office for a newly appointed Deputy Clerk.
- Street closure for mechanical work at Eastern Illinois University from June 1 to June 5, 2026
- Amendment of the Memorandum of Understanding with Charleston Community School District #1 for the School Resource Officer Program
- Reciprocal Reporting Agreement between Charleston Police, Charleston Community Unit School District #1, Eastern Illinois University Police, Coles County Sheriff, and Coles County States Attorney
- Oath of office for newly-appointed Deputy Clerk
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
520 Jackson Avenue
May 19, 2026 – 6:30 pm
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OATH OF OFFICE: The Oath of Office will be administered to newly-appointed Deputy Clerk.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1)
*MINUTES: Regular City Council Meeting for May 5, 2026.
AUDITING CLAIMS:
2)
*PAYROLL: Regular Pay Period ending May 2, 2026.
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*BILLS PAYABLE: May 22, 2026
4)
*COMPTROLLER'S REPORT: April 2026
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RESOLUTION: Authorizing Street Closure for Mechanical Work at Eastern Illinois University from June 1, 2026 to June 5, 2026, 7:0 …
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Tue May 5, 2026
City Council Regular Meeting
Council to appropriate $686,936 in state road funds for street maintenance
The City Council will vote on a consent agenda and several action items, including a $686,936 appropriation of Motor Fuel Tax funds for FY 26/27 street maintenance and construction, a community host benefit agreement with Coles County Solar LLC, and an ordinance amending the hotel/motel occupancy tax. Other items include approving street closures for festivals, issuing raffle licenses, and appointing a new City Clerk and board members. A public comment period is provided before any potential executive session.
- Appointment of Tabatha Ferguson as City Clerk
- Resolution authorizing street closures for Red, White and Blue Days festivities and parade
- Bid award resolution for construction of an outdoor pickleball facility
- Ordinance amending City Code Title 3, Chapter 1 on hotel/motel occupancy tax
- Community host benefit agreement with Coles County Solar LLC
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
520 Jackson Avenue
May 5, 2026 – 6:30 pm
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APPOINTMENT: Mayor's appointment of Tabatha Ferguson as City Clerk.
OATH OF OFFICE: Oath of Office will be administered to the newly appointed City Clerk.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1)
*MINUTES: Regular City Council Meeting for April 21, 2026
AUDITING CLAIMS:
2)
*PAYROLL: Regular Pay Period ending April 18, 2026.
3)
*BILLS PAYABLE: May 8, 2026.
ACTION ITEMS:
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*RESOLUITON: Authorizing Street Closures relating to the Red, White and Blue Days Festivities and Parade. …
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Tue Apr 21, 2026
City Council Regular Meeting
Council to vote on FY2026-2027 budget, ambulance and utility rate changes
The Charleston City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed annual budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, then consider adoption of the budget. Other action items include approving contracts for road design in Coles Business Park, a water interconnect amendment with Mattoon, ambulance billing agreements with several fire districts, and changes to ambulance, sewer, and water rates. Proclamations for National Volunteer Week, Professional Municipal Clerks Week, Mental Health Awareness Month, and National Bike Month will be read. Raffle licenses, a street closure for a high school parade, and a minor subdivision plat approval are also on the agenda.
- Public hearing and approval of FY2026-2027 city budget
- Ordinances amending ambulance rates and sewer/water utility rates
- Intergovernmental agreement with City of Mattoon for water interconnect amendment
- Contract with Civil Design Inc. for design and engineering of a road in Coles Business Park
- Intergovernmental agreements for ambulance billing services with Oakland, Taylorville, and Kansas fire protection districts
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
520 Jackson Avenue
April 21, 2026 – 6:30 pm
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PUBLIC HEARING : A Public Hearing will be conducted at 6:20 p.m. to consider the proposed annual Budget for the City of Charleston, Coles County, Illinois, for the Fiscal Year beginning May 1, 2026, and ending April 30, 2027.
PRESENTATION: The Presentation of a Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Service Lifesaving Award to City of Charleston Firefighter/Paramedics by Dr. Joshua Novak.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
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*MINUTES: Regular City Council Meeting for April 7, 2026.
AUDITING CLAIMS:
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*PAYROLL: Regular Pay Period endin …
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Tue Apr 7, 2026
City Council Regular Meeting
Council to vote on sewer and water rate amendment
The Charleston City Council meets April 7, 2026, to consider several consent and action items. Key decisions include amending sewer and water rates and ambulance rates, awarding a bid for three new police vehicles, and approving a street sweeping agreement with IDOT. The agenda also includes proclamations, raffle licenses, and a street closure for food trucks. Public comments are invited.
- Ordinance amending Title 8, Chapter 3, Section 2: Sewer and Water Rates
- Ordinance amending Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 2: Ambulance Rates
- Bid award for three new police vehicles to Pilson Auto Centers
- Resolution supporting nomination of areas as Opportunity Zones
- Resolution approving street sweeping agreement with IDOT
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
520 Jackson Avenue
April 7, 2026 – 6:30 pm
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1)
*MINUTES: Re-Scheduled Regular City Council Minutes for March 19, 2026.
AUDITING CLAIMS:
2)
*PAYROLL: Regular Pay Period ending March 21, 2026.
3)
*BILLS PAYABLE: April 10, 2026.
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*COMPTROLLER'S REPORT: February 2026.
ACTION ITEMS:
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*PROCLAMATION: Recognizing Friday, April 24, 2026, as Arbor Day.
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*PROCLAMATION: Recognizing the Month of April as Parliamentary Law Month.
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Thu Mar 19, 2026
City Council Re-Scheduled Regular Meeting
City Council to vote on FY 2026-2027 budget
The City Council will consider approving the city budget for the fiscal year starting May 1, 2026. The meeting includes several resolutions for equipment purchases and infrastructure projects, as well as multiple TIF district rehabilitation ordinances.
- Approval of the City Budget for the fiscal year May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027
- Bid award for Charleston Top Ten Roads Resurfacing Project (IDOT Section 25-00127-00-RS)
- Purchase of two Ford F150 trucks, a CAT 926 Wheel Loader, and a Zero Turn Mower
- TIF District rehabilitation ordinances for properties at 618 Jackson Ave, 702 Jackson Ave, and multiple Monroe Ave and 6th/7th Street addresses
- Approval of the Titus Subdivision minor subdivision final plat
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
520 Jackson Avenue
March 19, 2026 – 6:30 pm
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1)
*MINUTES: Regular City Council Minutes for March 3, 2026.
AUDITING CLAIMS:
2)
*PAYROLL: Regular Pay Period ending March 7, 2026.
3)
*BILLS PAYABLE: March 20, 2026.
ACTION ITEMS:
4)
*RESOLUTION: Authorizing Street Closure for 2026 Sarah Bush Lincoln Health System "Races for All Paces."
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RESOLUTION: BID AWARD: Accepting Bid for Charleston Top Ten Roads Resurfacing Project, IDOT Section 25 …
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Tue Mar 3, 2026
City Council Regular Meeting
Council to consider conditional use permit for 19-acre solar farm
The Charleston City Council will hold public hearings on community funding grants and a property annexation before considering action items. The action items include resolutions supporting federal funding requests for Congressional Districts 12 and 15, an intergovernmental agreement for mutual aid, and ordinances for a short-term rental permit and a 19-acre solar farm. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, payroll, and bills payable.
- Public hearing and vote on annexation of certain territory
- Conditional use permit for a 19-acre solar farm by Coles County Solar LLC in A-Agriculture district
- Conditional use permit for short-term rental at 16 W. Harrison Avenue (petitioner Sarah Coffey)
- Resolutions supporting FY27 Community Project Funding applications for Illinois Congressional Districts 12 and 15
- Authorization of Intergovernmental Agreement for Illinois Public Works Mutual Aid Network (IPWMAN)
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
520 Jackson Avenue
March 3, 2026 – 6:30 pm
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PUBLIC HEARING: A Public Hearing will be conducted at 6:00 p.m. to discuss proposed applications for Community Funding Project Grants.
PUBLIC HEARING: A Public Hearing will be conducted at 6:15 p.m. with regard to the annexation of certain property to provide interested parties an opportunity to express their view on the proposed annexation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1)
*MINUTES: Regular City Council Minutes for February 17, 2026.
AUDITING CLAIMS:
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*PAYROLL: Regular Pay Period ending February 21, 2026.
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Tue Feb 17, 2026
City Council Regular Meeting
Council to consider conditional use permits for bed and breakfast and short-term rental at 956 6th Street
The City Council will vote on several ordinances, including a conditional use permit for a bed and breakfast and another for a short-term rental at 956 6th Street in an R-1 district, as well as a text amendment to meeting conduct rules and an enterprise zone amendment. Consent items include raffle licenses, street closures for upcoming events, and routine approvals of minutes, payroll, and bills.
- Ordinance granting conditional use permit for bed and breakfast at 956 6th Street (Charleston House)
- Ordinance granting conditional use permit for short-term rental at 956 6th Street
- Resolution approving standard scavenger license for Rumpke Waste and Recycling
- Resolution accepting ILETSB reimbursement grant for in-car police cameras
- Ordinance authorizing permanent utility easement at 412 Van Buren Avenue
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
520 Jackson Avenue
February 17, 2026 – 6:30 pm
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1)
*MINUTES: Regular City Council Minutes for February 3, 2026.
AUDITING CLAIMS:
2)
*PAYROLL: Regular Pay Period ending February 7, 2026.
3)
*BILLS PAYABLE: 02/20/2026.
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*COMPTROLLER'S REPORT: January 2026.
ACTION ITEMS:
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*RAFFLE LICENSE: Charleston Elks Lodge #623 on Wednesdays throughout 2026 to raise funds for Elks National Foundation & Illinois Elks Children's Corporation.
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*RAFFLE LICENS …
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Tue Feb 3, 2026
City Council Regular Meeting
Council to consider IDOT-funded roads resurfacing project, lead service line inventory grant
The Charleston City Council will vote on a consent agenda including minutes, payroll, bills, and raffle licenses. Action items include resolutions to accept a $7,500 NAR grant, approve a lead service line inventory service agreement with Farnsworth Group, and authorize a joint funding agreement with IDOT for the 'Top Ten Roads Resurfacing' project. The council will also consider a single-source purchase for water treatment actuators and a street closure for the 2026 Farmers Market. The meeting includes public comment and an executive session.
- Resolution authorizing joint funding agreement with IDOT for 'Charleston Top Ten Roads Resurfacing' project (amount not specified in agenda)
- Resolution accepting $7,500 grant from National Association of REALTORS
- Resolution approving single-source purchase of actuators from Hydro-Kinetics for Water Treatment Plant
- Resolution approving lead service line inventory grant professional services agreement with Farnsworth Group
- Raffle licenses for Coles County Barbershop Chorus and Charleston Masonic Lodge #35
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
520 Jackson Avenue
February 3, 2026 – 6:30 pm
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1)
*MINUTES: Regular and Executive City Council Minutes for January 20, 2026.
AUDITING CLAIMS:
2)
*PAYROLL: Regular Pay Period ending January 24, 2026.
3)
*BILLS PAYABLE: February 6, 2026.
ACTION ITEMS:
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*RAFFLE LICENSE: Coles County Barbershop Chorus on March 14, 2026, to raise money for the 2026 International Competition in St. Louis, MO, having qualified by winning the 2025 Barbershop Harmony Society Illinois District Competition on Sep …
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Tue Jan 20, 2026
City Council Regular Meeting
City Council to vote on short-term rental permits and street closures
The Charleston City Council will meet at 520 Jackson Avenue on January 20, 2026, to approve minutes, audit claims, and vote on several resolutions and ordinances. Key decisions include granting conditional use permits for short-term rentals, authorizing street closures for events, and approving fee structures and plans.
- Grant conditional use permit for short-term rental at 820 First Street (Pearl's Summer Place LLC)
- Grant conditional use permit for short-term rental at 615½ Monroe Avenue (Austin and Tiana Senter)
- Authorize street closure for Marty's Bar (1666 4th Street) for food truck event
- Approve Coles-Moultrie ETSB non-emergency dispatching services fee structure
- Adopt 2026 Coles County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan
zoningshort-term-rentalsstreet-closuresauditfees
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
520 Jackson Avenue
January 20, 2026 – 6:30 pm
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
READING AGENDA – ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
AUTHORIZATION TO PARTICIPATE IN MEETING VIA REMOTE ACCESS
CONSENT AGENDA – ITEMS DESIGNATED BY (*)
Illinois local governments may adopt by a single roll call vote ordinances, resolutions, motions and orders. Any Council Member or the Mayor may request that any item proposed not be included in that vote but considered separately.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1)
*MINUTES: Regular City Council Minutes for January 6, 2026.
AUDITING CLAIMS:
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*PAYROLL: Regular Pay Period ending January 10, 2026.
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*BILLS PAYABLE: January 23, 2026.
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*COMPTROLLER'S REPORT: December 2025.
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*PROCLAMATION: Recognizing February as Black History Month.
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*RAFFLE LICENSE: Children's Advocacy Center of East Central Illinois on February 21, 2026, during the Me …
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Tue Jan 6, 2026
City Council Regular Meeting
Council to vote on fire equipment purchase and ambulance fee changes
The City Council will consider a resolution to buy breathing air systems for the fire department and an ordinance to change lift assist fees. Other items include a proclamation honoring a historic preservation advocate, raffle licenses, and appointments to the zoning board and tree commission.
- Resolution authorizing purchase of Breathing Air Systems Cascade Fill Station
- Ordinance amending Title 1-8B: Fire Department Lift Assist Fees
- Ordinance providing for Sensible Rehabilitation within the TIF District
- Mayor's appointment of Bill Mauzy to a 5-year term on the Board of Zoning Appeals & Planning
- Mayor's reappointments to the Charleston Tree Commission
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
520 Jackson Avenue
January 6, 2026 – 6:30 pm
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
READING AGENDA – ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
AUTHORIZATION TO PARTICIPATE IN MEETING VIA REMOTE ACCESS
CONSENT AGENDA – ITEMS DESIGNATED BY (*)
Illinois local governments may adopt by a single roll call vote ordinances, resolutions, motions and orders. Any Council Member or the Mayor may request that any item proposed not be included in that vote but considered separately.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1)
*MINUTES: Executive Session Meeting for December 11, 2025, and Regular City Council Minutes for December 16, 2025.
AUDITING CLAIMS:
2)
*PAYROLL: Regular Pay Periods ending December 13 & 27, 2025.
3)
*BILLS PAYABLE: January 9, 2026.
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*PROCLAMATION: The Mayor's Recognition of Dr. Nora Pat Small for over 3 Decades of Architectural History Advocacy and to over 21 years of Advocacy and Volunteering as Ex Officio Member of the Charleston Hist …
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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $362,888 | SAFETY STORAGE, INC Department of Defense · 8511869584!STORAGE UNIT,SAFETY |
| $326,501 | SAFETY STORAGE, INC Department of Defense · STORAGE BUILDING TO GUAM |
| $176,259 | SAFETY STORAGE, INC Smithsonian Institution · 22L X 10W X 9H MODEL "FS" STORAGE BUILDING. |
| $148,353 | SAFETY STORAGE, INC Department of Defense · SELF-CONTAINED HAZMAT STORAGE CONTAINER WITH BUILT-IN FIRE SUPPRESSION |
| $124,949 | OWEN MOTOR SPORTS INC Department of Defense · POLARIS XPEDITIONS 3 EACH |
| $79,947 | OWEN MOTOR SPORTS INC Department of Agriculture · PURCHASE FOUR (4) UTILITY VEHICLE FOR DANIEL BOONE NATIONAL FOREST |
| $60,615 | SAFETY STORAGE, INC Department of Defense · 8510769571!STORAGE UNIT,SAFETY |
| $39,140 | BARRY J KRONENFELD Department of the Interior · 23-SS-CDI-BK |
| $36,838 | OWEN MOTOR SPORTS INC Department of Defense · TWO UTILITY CARTS FOR MXS MAKE/MODEL: 2023 KAWASAKI MULE 4000 2X4 |
| $31,342 | OWEN MOTOR SPORTS INC Department of Defense · MOTORCYCLES MOTOR SCOOTERS AND BICYCLES |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
🌐 County-level context (Coles County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Traffic fatalities1 (2024)
Business establishments1,112 (20,638 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$895/mo (273 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy16.5% (low numeracy 27% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.
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Permitted housing units
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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Where it’s happening
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Meeting archives
- 2025 (18 meetings)