Decatur public meetings in 2022

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the 2022 property tax levy and consider an ordinance to raise revenue for the 2023 fiscal year. The body will also discuss budget reconciliations and several police department equipment purchases.

• Public hearing and ordinance for the 2022 Property Tax Levy
• Budget Reconciliation Ordinance for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022
• Purchase of desktop computers and GrayKey license renewal for the Decatur Police Department
• Annexation of territory at 2374 Mesa Drive
• Lake Decatur Watershed Protection Program agreements with Ronald R. Helm and Jeanne E. Helm

The City Council passed an ordinance to levy property taxes for the 2023 fiscal year and approved a budget reconciliation ordinance for 2022. Council also authorized several police department purchases and a contract extension for leadership services. A consent agenda including territory annexation and various bond tax levy abatements was approved by omnibus vote.

• Approved 2023 Property Tax Levy Ordinance (7-0)
• Approved 2022 Budget Reconciliation Ordinance (7-0)
• Approved interfund cash advance resolution R2022-220 (7-0)
• Approved purchase of desktop computers for Police Department (7-0)
• Approved GrayKey license renewal for Police Department (7-0)
• Approved one-year extension for Tjaty Group leadership services (7-0)
• Approved ICAT Training Foundation fiber network agreement (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items A-R, including annexation of 2374 Mesa Drive (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing and vote to adopt the Fiscal Year 2023 budget and appropriate funds for city departments. The meeting also includes several ordinances to amend city codes regarding electrical regulations, street regulations, and downtown parks.

• Public hearing and adoption of the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget
• Purchase of property at 822 E. Decatur Street and two adjoining parcels
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Sanitary District of Decatur for Brush College Road and Faries Parkway project
• Purchase order for City Council Camera Upgrade Project with Swagit
• Bids for water treatment chemicals including Alum, Carbon, Chlorine, and Lime

The City Council approved the 2023 budget and established new regulations for downtown parks. Several resolutions were passed regarding public safety fees, infrastructure projects, and water treatment chemical bids.

• Approved Fiscal Year 2023 Budget (6-1)
• Denied amendment to reallocate ARP funds to Neighborhood Revitalization and Public Safety (2-5)
• Approved payment of 2023 Central Illinois Regional Dispatch Center user fees (7-0)
• Approved sewer relocation agreement for Brush College Road and Faries Parkway project (7-0)
• Approved Downtown Parks ordinance with midnight closure, $25 penalty, and one-year sunset provision (6-1)
• Approved amendments to City Code Chapter 41 (Street Regulations) (7-0) and Chapter 69 (Electrical Code) (6-0)
• Approved fiscal sponsorship agreement with T/CCI Manufacturing (7-0)
• Approved purchase order for City Council camera upgrade project (7-0)

City Council

The City Council approved contracts for a water main extension and a transit campus master plan. A rezoning request for 888 South 16th Street was postponed. Several administrative items, including alcohol consumption for a downtown event, were approved via consent agenda.

• Approved contract with A&R Mechanical Services, Inc. for 2022 Annual Water Main Extension Project (5-2)
• Approved professional services agreement with Richard L. Bowen & Associates, Inc. for Transit Campus Master Plan (7-0)
• Postponed ordinance to rezone 888 South 16th Street from O-1 to B-1 (7-0)
• Approved reappointment to Public Building Commission (7-0)
• Approved alcoholic liquor consumption on public rights-of-way for Downtown Decatur Christmas Walk (7-0)
• Approved action regarding unsafe structures (7-0)
• Approved November 7, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)

City Council

The City Council conducted a study session to review the recommended 2023 budget, including General Fund revenues and American Rescue Plan (ARP) allocations. Discussions covered the Public Works budget and the newly created Transportation Services Department. No formal votes on budget items were taken; a public hearing is scheduled for the first City Council meeting in December.

• Adjourned study session (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance updating open container rules for public parks and the municipal band shell. The body is also reviewing several demolition contracts and watershed management agreements. A study session is scheduled to discuss the FY 2023 budget.

• Ordinance amending Chapter 52 regarding alcohol consumption at Preston Jackson Park and the municipal band shell
• Agreement with Steve's Trucking for partial demolition of 333 E. Macon St.
• Demolition agreements with Steve's Trucking for 865 W. Wood, 1378 N. Monroe, 1531 N. Clinton, and 1517 N. Church
• Demolition agreement with Clancy Coleman Excavating for 1542 N. Church
• Professional Engineering Services Agreement amendment with Northwater Consulting for Lake Decatur Watershed Management Plan

The City Council approved several contracts for the demolition of vacant buildings and agreements related to the Lake Decatur watershed. The council also passed an ordinance amending the city code regarding open containers of alcohol in public places.

• Approved Ordinance 2022-42 amending alcohol open container laws (7-0)
• Approved agreement with Steve's Trucking for partial demolition at 333 E. Macon St. (7-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 3 for Northwater Consulting Lake Decatur Watershed Management Plan (7-0)
• Approved Lake Decatur Watershed Protection Program Agreement with Macon County Conservation District (7-0)
• Approved research agreement with University of Illinois for Upper Sangamon River Watershed monitoring (7-0)
• Approved amended agreement with Shemilah Outreach Center for Clean-Up Green-Up Initiative (7-0)
• Approved demolition of vacant buildings at 865 W. Wood, 1378 N. Monroe, 1531 N. Clinton, and 1517 N. Church via Steve's Trucking (7-0)
• Approved demolition of vacant building at 1542 N. Church via Clancy Coleman Excavating (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the 2023 Tax Levy Ordinance and consider several resolutions regarding city contracts and infrastructure. Key items include health benefit administration and collective bargaining agreements.

• Agreement with BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois for 2023 group health benefit plan administration
• Collective Bargaining Agreement for pay and benefits with AFSCME Council 31 and Local 268
• Agreement with Archer Daniels Midland Company to improve Christmas Tree Road
• Sale of retired Fire Station #3 located at 1308 and 1316 West Eldorado St. to Lindy Lu LLC
• Professional Engineering Services Agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for the Oakland and Grand Area Sewer Separation Project

The council voted 6-0 to approve a resolution authorizing an agreement with BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois to administer the city's group health benefit plan for calendar year 2023. They also approved a collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME Council 31 and Local 268, a tree removal contract with Oak Brothers Tree Care & Removal, and an agreement with Archer Daniels Midland to improve Christmas Tree Road. A motion to table the Oakland and Grand Area Sewer Separation Project engineering services agreement failed 3-3, after which the original motion passed 4-2. The council also approved the sale of retired Fire Station #3 to Lindy Lu LLC for residential apartments, with one nay vote.

• Approved R2022-172: BlueCross BlueShield health plan admin agreement (6-0)
• Approved R2022-173: AFSCME collective bargaining agreement (6-0)
• Approved R2022-174: Oak Brothers Tree Care tree removal contract (6-0)
• Approved R2022-175: ADM agreement to improve Christmas Tree Road (6-0)
• Approved R2022-176: AECOM engineering services for Oakland/Grand sewer separation (4-2, after tabling motion failed 3-3)
• Approved R2022-177: Metro Communications fiber conduit raceway invoice (6-0)
• Approved R2022-178: CDWG wireless routers/antennas purchase order (6-0)
• Approved R2022-179: Habitat for Humanity agreement for ARP funds (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss several infrastructure and utility agreements, including solar canopy and interconnection projects. The body is also reviewing contracts for vehicle purchases, waste management, and federal grant funds.

• Purchase of a 2022 F550 chassis from Morrow Brothers Ford, Inc. for $69,510.00
• Purchase of a valve turner maintenance package from Wachs Utility Products for $154,292.50
• Solar Canopy Project power purchase agreement with Hawk-Attollo
• Contract with Waste Management for downtown receptacle trash collection
• Agreements with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for CDBG & HOME FY2022 grant funds

The Decatur City Council unanimously approved a series of resolutions including the purchase of a Ford F550 chassis, a valve turner maintenance package, tree removal at Lake Embankment, a redevelopment agreement with CCI Properties LLC, a solar canopy project with Hawk-Atollo and Ameren, a retaining wall contract with Kinney Contractors, network switches, downtown garbage service with Waste Management, and CDBG & HOME grant agreements. All votes were 7-0 except where noted. Council members also discussed ongoing firefighter contract negotiations.

• Approved purchase of one 2022 F550 Extended Cab 4x4 Chassis from Morrow Brothers Ford (7-0)
• Approved purchase of valve turner maintenance package from Wachs Utility Products (7-0)
• Approved low bid of Homer Tree Care for lake embankment tree and shrub removal (7-0)
• Approved redevelopment agreement with CCI Properties LLC (7-0)
• Approved power purchase agreement with Hawk-Atollo for solar canopy project (7-0)
• Approved contract with Kinney Contractors for Lake Grove Club retaining wall (7-0)
• Approved contract with Waste Management for downtown garbage service (7-0)
• Approved agreements with HUD for CDBG & HOME FY2022 grant funds (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider multiple resolutions to authorize property, liability, and cyber insurance coverage for the 2022-2023 period. The body is also reviewing amendments to city codes regarding heating/cooling contractors and the Construction and Housing Board of Appeals.

• Resolutions for property, liability, cyber, and workers compensation insurance (Oct 1, 2022 - Oct 1, 2023)
• Resolution to increase Decatur Public Transit service
• Johnson Controls, Inc. Change Order #1 for Decatur Public Library HVAC modifications
• Ordinance annexing territory at 2305 South Shores Drive
• Agreement with Macon County PTSD Foundation for fiber optic internet access

The Decatur City Council approved all 10 insurance coverage resolutions for the 2022-2023 policy period, a resolution to increase Decatur Public Transit service, a change order for library HVAC work, an engineering services amendment, a fiber optic internet agreement with the Macon County PTSD Foundation, and two code amendments. The council also approved a consent agenda including annexation, an appointment, and unsafe structures action. All votes were unanimous except for the engineering services amendment, which passed with a split vote after an amendment to change funding sources.

• Approved R2022-142 through R2022-150 insurance coverage resolutions (unanimous)
• Approved R2022-151 to increase Decatur Public Transit service (unanimous)
• Approved R2022-152 accepting Johnson Controls change order #1 for library HVAC (unanimous)
• Approved R2022-153 with amendment: 20% funding from General Fund instead of Local Motor Fuel Tax (5-2 on amendment, 6-1 on final)
• Approved R2022-154 fiber optic internet MOU with Macon County PTSD Foundation (unanimous)
• Approved 2022-39 amending HVAC commission code (unanimous)
• Approved 2022-40 amending Construction and Housing Board of Appeals code (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda: annexation 2305 South Shores Drive, Human Relations Commission appointment, unsafe structures action (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council approved several resolutions including ARPA funding for a small housing improvement program, purchase of upgraded body-worn cameras and a new digital evidence system for the police department, an intergovernmental agreement for a multi-jurisdictional street crimes task force, acceptance of a STEP grant, and modifications to the collective bargaining agreement with the police union. All votes were unanimous (6-0). The consent agenda, including property transfers, annexations, alley closures, and demolition contracts, was also approved unanimously.

• Approved ARPA expenditures for Small Housing Improvement Program with Northeast Community Fund (6-0)
• Approved $ for upgraded body-worn cameras and digital evidence system for police (6-0)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement for multi-jurisdictional street crimes task force (6-0)
• Approved acceptance of STEP grant from Illinois DOT for police (6-0)
• Approved modifications to police union collective bargaining agreement (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including property transfer, annexations, alley closure, grants, and demolitions (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss trash and recycling services and potential amendments to City Code Chapter 56. The body is also considering contracts for street restoration and a raw water agreement with Archer Daniels Midland Company.

• Contract with Dunn Company, A Division of Tyrolt, Inc., for Annual Street Restoration Project (City Project 2022-08)
• Appropriation of additional Motor Fuel Tax funds for City Project 2022-08
• Second Amendment to the City of Decatur - Archer Daniels Midland Company - Raw Water Agreement
• Ordinance authorizing alcohol consumption in Central Park for Sunday Funday of Freedom
• Resolution regarding actions for unsafe structures

The council approved a second amendment to the raw water agreement with Archer Daniels Midland Company (R2022-127) on a 5-0 vote with one abstention. They also awarded a contract for the annual street restoration project, appropriated additional motor fuel tax funds for street work, and authorized actions on unsafe structures. A consent agenda allowing alcohol consumption in Central Park for a special event and approving confidentiality of closed meeting minutes was passed unanimously.

• Approved second amendment to ADM raw water agreement (5-0, Horn abstained)
• Approved contract with Dunn Company for annual street restoration project (6-0)
• Appropriated additional motor fuel tax funds for street restoration (6-0)
• Authorized actions regarding unsafe structures (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda: alcohol consumption in Central Park for Sunday Funday of Freedom and confidentiality of closed meeting minutes (6-0)

City Council

The Decatur City Council approved a contract with Culy Contracting for the 2022 Manhole Rehabilitation Project, renewed Tyler Technologies maintenance for court case management, and authorized funding for a crisis response program with the police department. All votes were unanimous (6-0) with Councilman Kuhle absent. The consent agenda, including annexation and event permits, was also approved.

• Approved R2022-121: Contract with Culy Contracting for 2022 Manhole Rehabilitation Project (6-0)
• Approved R2022-122: Renewal of Tyler Technologies maintenance for Court Case Management Suite (6-0)
• Approved R2022-123: Funding assistance to Child 1st Center/Macon County Heals for Crisis Response Program with Decatur Police Department (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda items A-F: annexation, temporary street closing, alcohol permits, and reappointments (6-0)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several professional engineering agreements for water and sewer projects. The body is also considering contracts for transit advertising, equipment purchases, and fiber network agreements.

• Purchase of a work truck from Morrow Brothers Ford, Inc. not to exceed $67,550.00
• Engineering services for South Water Treatment Plant Upgrades (Crawford, Murphy, Tilly)
• Engineering services for Broadway and Jasper Street Sewer Rehabilitation (Burns & McDonnell)
• Engineering services for DeWitt County Wellfield Improvements (INTERA Inc.)
• Contract with Houck Transit Advertising for Decatur Transit

The Decatur City Council approved all resolutions on the agenda, including a 5-2 vote to amend the city manager's employment agreement with a wage increase. The council also approved several engineering and equipment contracts, and reappointed Library Board trustees.

• Approved IRU agreement with CIRDC for dark fiber (unanimous)
• Approved Wiley Interiors agreement, amended to use General Fund up to $25,000 (unanimous)
• Approved engineering services for South Water Treatment Plant upgrades (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary engineering for Broadway/Jasper sewer rehab (unanimous)
• Approved engineering services for DeWitt County wellfield improvements (unanimous)
• Approved Sourcewell bid for Diamond rotary mower attachments (unanimous)
• Approved application for Illinois Rebuild III transit grants (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Houck Transit Advertising (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss and decide on resolutions to demolish several vacant buildings and address unsafe structures. The meeting also includes proposals for a new bucket truck, water treatment plant upgrades, and amendments to liquor and traffic codes.

• Demolition of vacant buildings at 83 S. Country Club, 1952 E. Prairie, 1553 N. Main, 1639 N. College, 1415 N. Main, and 1533 N. Warren
• Contract with Entler Excavating Company Inc. for Brush College Demolition Project
• Purchase of one 2022 F550 Extended Cab Bucket Truck from Drake-Scruggs Equipment Inc.
• Agreement with Concentric Integration, LLC for South Water Treatment Plant PLC Upgrades Phase I
• Ordinances amending City Code regarding Alcoholic Liquor, Traffic and Parking, and Aiding and Abetting

The Decatur City Council approved a series of resolutions authorizing demolition of vacant buildings, a road project, a bucket truck purchase, water treatment plant upgrades, and several ordinance amendments. All votes were unanimous except for one ordinance amendment that passed 6-1. The council also discussed road conditions on U.S. Route 51 and a proposal to allow cannabis dispensaries, but no formal action was taken on those items.

• Approved resolution authorizing action on unsafe structures (unanimous)
• Approved demolition contract with Hutchins Excavating for 83 S. Country Club, 1952 E. Prairie, 1553 N. Main (unanimous)
• Approved demolition contract with JRH Services for 1639 N. College and 1415 N. Main (unanimous)
• Approved demolition contract with Parkland Environmental for 1533 N. Warren (unanimous)
• Approved bid and contract with Entler Excavating for Brush College Demolition Project (unanimous)
• Approved bid and contract with Microsurfacing Contractors, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of one 2022 F550 bucket truck from Drake-Scruggs Equipment Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance amending City Code Chapter 34 - Traffic and Parking (6-1, Kuhle nay)

City Council

The City Council will discuss several new resolutions, including interior modifications for the Decatur Public Library and a planning agreement for Jasper Street. The body is also reviewing financial policies and various intergovernmental agreements.

• Bid from Interior Construction Specialty, Inc. for Decatur Public Library second floor modifications
• Professional Services Agreement with Teska Associates, Inc. for Jasper Street Great Streets, Great Neighborhoods Plan
• Purchase of two tandem axle and three single axle truck chassis from Rush Truck Centers
• Annexation of territory at 2330 East South Shores Drive
• Ordinance authorizing alcoholic liquor consumption in Central Park for the Music & Arts Festival

The Decatur City Council approved a resolution naming city-owned property in the Central Business District 'Preston Jackson Park' and accepted a bid from Interior Construction Specialty, Inc. for interior modifications to the second floor of the Decatur Public Library. An amendment to fund the library work with American Rescue Plan funds was rejected. The council also approved several other resolutions, including a redevelopment agreement with Bob Brady, an intergovernmental agreement with the Decatur Park District, and a professional services agreement with Teska Associates for the Jasper Street plan.

• Approved naming city-owned property 'Preston Jackson Park' (unanimous)
• Approved $245,749 library interior modifications bid from Interior Construction Specialty, Inc. (unanimous; amendment to use ARP funds failed 1-6)
• Approved redevelopment agreement with Bob Brady for subdivision improvements (6-1, Faber nay)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with Decatur Park District on easements and storm water fees (unanimous)
• Approved professional services agreement with Teska Associates for Jasper Street plan (unanimous)
• Approved accepting former Pump House Property donation from Tate & Lyle (5-2, Faber and Horn nay)
• Approved consent agenda items A-C, F-G (unanimous)
• Amended financial policy to increase restricted reserve from 60 to 90 days (4-3)

City Council

The City Council held a study session and reached consensus to move forward with an RFP to select a development partner for the Decatur Civic Center, based on a report recommending expansion as a regional hockey venue, hotel, restaurant, and family entertainment center. The Council also reached consensus to move forward with the Jasper Corridor Great Streets Initiative. No formal votes were taken; these were consensus decisions during the study session.

• Consensus to move forward with RFP for Civic Center development partner
• Consensus to move forward with Jasper Corridor Great Streets Initiative

City Council

The Decatur City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions and ordinances, including authorizing ARPA funds for an owner-occupied rehabilitation program, approving a contract with Land of Lincoln Credit Union for property rehabilitation services, accepting bids for garage door repairs and a retaining wall project, and amending city codes related to stormwater, street regulations, mobile food units, and building codes. The agenda also includes the treasurer's financial report and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Resolution authorizing ARPA expenditures for Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program
• Resolution authorizing agreement with Land of Lincoln Credit Union for Property Rehabilitation Program Services
• Resolution accepting bid for overhead garage door repairs for transit facilities
• Ordinance adding Chapter 55.1 on Mobile Food Units, Temporary Vendor Stands and Food and Beverage Carts
• Ordinance amending Chapter 38 Stormwater Ordinance

The Decatur City Council approved several resolutions and ordinances, including authorizing ARPA expenditures for the Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program and an agreement with Land of Lincoln Credit Union for property rehabilitation services. They also approved bids for garage door repairs and a retaining wall contract, an intergovernmental agreement for a communications tower, and amendments to city codes on stormwater, street regulations, and building code. A new ordinance on mobile food units was passed after amendments to remove restroom access requirements failed.

• Approved R2022-82 ARPA expenditures for Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program (unanimous)
• Approved R2022-83 agreement with Land of Lincoln Credit Union for property rehab services (unanimous)
• Approved R2022-84 bid for overhead garage door repairs for transit facilities (unanimous)
• Approved R2022-85 intergovernmental agreement for CIRDC communications tower (mayor abstained)
• Approved R2022-86 contract with Clippers Lawn and Landscaping for retaining wall (Faber absent)
• Approved 2022-23 stormwater ordinance amendment (unanimous)
• Approved 2022-24 street regulations amendment (unanimous)
• Approved 2022-25 mobile food units ordinance (5-2, Kuhle and Faber nay)

City Council

The Decatur City Council approved a conditional use permit for Shaner's Towing and Tire Inc. to operate an automotive salvage operation at 3696 Greenswitch Road, with an amendment requiring bi-annual reporting on salvage intake and removal. The council also approved several resolutions for engineering services, sewer and storm drainage projects, street restoration, water treatment SCADA support, software licensing, fiber extension, and police facility lighting upgrades.

• Approved conditional use permit for auto salvage at 3696 Greenswitch Rd, amended with bi-annual reporting (4-3)
• Approved engineering services agreement with INTERA Inc. for Vulcan Pit, Rhodes Landfill, and source water protection (7-0)
• Approved contract with Entler Co. for 2022 sanitary and storm sewer improvements (7-0)
• Approved contract with E.L. Pruitt Co. for 2022 storm drainage improvements (7-0)
• Appropriated motor fuel tax funds for asphalt street restoration (7-0)
• Appropriated motor fuel tax funds for concrete street restoration (7-0)
• Approved support services agreement with Concentric Integration for South Water Treatment Plant SCADA (7-0)
• Approved renewal of Tyler Technologies MUNIS software license and support (7-0)

City Council

The Decatur City Council approved an ordinance amending Chapter 66 regulating Lake Decatur, with a 4-1 vote (Mayor and one council member recused). The council also approved several resolutions and ordinances, including purchasing a pothole patch truck, accepting a state grant, rezoning multiple properties, and authorizing property purchases. All other items passed unanimously.

• Approved 2022-16 amending Lake Decatur regulations (4-1, 2 recused)
• Approved R2022-70 accepting quote for one pothole patch truck (unanimous)
• Approved R2022-71 intergovernmental grant agreement with Illinois EPA (unanimous)
• Approved 2022-17 rezoning to SPD district for public safety training (unanimous)
• Approved 2022-18 rezoning 3035 N. MacArthur Rd. to O-1 (unanimous)
• Approved 2022-19 rezoning 3045 N. MacArthur Rd. to O-1 (unanimous)
• Approved 2022-20 conditional use permit for satellite dish at Brush College & Hubbard (unanimous)
• Approved 2022-21 reserving 2022 volume cap for private activity bonds (unanimous)

City Council

The Decatur City Council tabled a conditional use permit for an automotive salvage operation at 3696 Greenswitch Road after hearing opposition and concerns about hours, noise, and inspections. The council approved a rezoning at 805 East Johns Avenue, several weed removal contracts, code amendments, and other resolutions. One ordinance amending Lake Decatur regulations failed due to insufficient votes.

• Tabled conditional use permit for auto salvage at 3696 Greenswitch Road (4-2)
• Approved rezoning at 805 East Johns Avenue from O-1 to R-6 (unanimous)
• Approved weed removal contracts with Azuish Enterprises, Jandi Services, Shemilah Outreach, F & E Lawn, Jim Kaufman Lawn Care, and Inherited Services (all unanimous)
• Approved ordinance amending electrical code (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance amending water service code (unanimous)
• Failed ordinance amending Lake Decatur regulations (3-1-2)
• Approved ordinance amending sanitary sewer code (unanimous)
• Approved annual service agreement with Superion, LLC (unanimous)

City Council

The Decatur City Council approved multiple resolutions including a state grant agreement, a lease with the Decatur Park District and G&H Marine for Lake Decatur, and agreements for traffic signal modernization and fiber internet access. Council also discussed a draft Food Truck Ordinance, with consensus to regulate food trucks in the Central Business District the same as elsewhere. All votes were unanimous (5-0) with two members absent.

• Approved R2022-46 grant agreement with IL DCEO (5-0)
• Approved R2022-47 ARP funds agreement with African American Cultural & Genealogical Society (5-0)
• Approved R2022-48 Lake Decatur lease with Park District and G&H Marine (5-0)
• Approved R2022-49 traffic signal modernization agreement for William St & Country Club Rd (5-0)
• Approved R2022-50 AECOM amendment for Intermodal Transportation Master Plan (5-0)
• Approved R2022-51 motor fuel tax appropriation for traffic signal project (5-0)
• Approved R2022-52 MOU with Howard G. Buffett Foundation for fiber internet (5-0)
• Approved consent items A, B, F (zoning map, pension appointments, ICMA-RC signatory) (5-0)

City Council

The Decatur City Council approved all agenda items, including a liquor code amendment (6-1), several resolutions for grants, equipment purchases, and contracts, and a tree planting policy. The council also discussed but did not vote on temporarily halting the 5-cent motor fuel tax.

• Approved Illinois Rebuild II public transportation grant application (6-0)
• Approved real estate agreement for Angle Court (6-0, Horn abstained)
• Approved purchase of two Caterpillar 926M wheel loaders from Altorfer (6-0)
• Approved tree planting contract with Paul Tree Farms LLC (6-0)
• Adopted City Council Policy Tree Planting Program (6-0)
• Approved trenchless long lining repairs contract with Insituform Technologies (6-0)
• Approved replacement of fleet maintenance garage lift (6-0)
• Approved liquor code amendment (6-1, Cooper nay)

City Council

The Decatur City Council will consider issuing up to $26.1 million in general obligation bonds to finance water and sewer infrastructure improvements, funded by a direct annual property tax levy. The agenda also includes several resolutions for police technology, demolitions, and infrastructure contracts, plus a public comment period.

• Ordinance authorizing $26,100,000 in General Obligation Bonds for water and sewer improvements, sold to Robert W. Baird & Co.
• Resolution to amend lease with Flock Safety for 40 additional license plate reader cameras
• Resolution for agreement with Power DMS for police policy and training management software
• Resolution accepting bid from Burdick Plumbing & Heating for 2022 valve and hydrant replacement project
• Resolutions for demolition of vacant buildings at 1566 N Church and 305 W. Macon

The Decatur City Council approved a $26.1 million general obligation bond ordinance to finance water and sewer infrastructure improvements, with the bonds to be sold to Robert W. Baird & Co. The council also approved several resolutions, including an amended lease with Flock Safety for 40 additional license plate reader cameras, a contract with Burdick Plumbing for valve and hydrant replacement, and a contract with National Water Main Cleaning for inflow and infiltration reduction. An ordinance amending city code chapters on licenses, alcoholic liquor, and offenses was passed after a motion to table it failed.

• Approved $26.1M GO bond ordinance for water/sewer improvements (7-0)
• Approved parameters for sale of Old Fire Station #3 (7-1, Faber nay)
• Approved amended lease with Flock Safety for 40 additional LPR cameras (7-0)
• Approved agreement with Power DMS for police policy/training software (7-0)
• Approved contract with Burdick Plumbing for valve/hydrant replacement (7-0)
• Approved contract with National Water Main Cleaning for inflow/infiltration reduction (6-1, Horn nay)
• Approved engineering services agreement with AECOM for inflow/infiltration program (7-0)
• Approved ordinance amending city code chapters 50, 52, 73 (5-2, Cooper and Horn nay)

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Decatur City Council. The agenda includes a public comment period followed by a recess into a closed executive session to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific city employees. No other business is listed.

• Public comment period (30 minutes, 3 minutes per speaker)
• Closed executive session under Open Meetings Act Section (2)(c)(1) for employee matters

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several new business items, including a professional services agreement for water resource expertise. Other agenda items include purchasing police vehicles and computers, as well as various land annexations and material bids.

• Professional Services Agreement with Lisa Bonnett for $3,000 per month (not to exceed $36,000)
• Purchase of five 2022 Ford Interceptor Utility Vehicles and one Ford F150 Police Responder from Morrow Brothers Ford Inc.
• Purchase of six GETAC B630 computers from Midwest Public Safety LLC
• Demolition of a vacant building at 139 East Marietta Street by Steve's Trucking
• Annexation of territory near Brush College and Faries Parkway

The Decatur City Council approved several resolutions, including contracts for five Ford Interceptor utility vehicles and one F150 Police Responder, six GETAC B630 computers, and demolition of a vacant building at 139 East Marietta Street. All votes were unanimous (7-0). The council also approved a consent agenda covering appointments, annexations, and material purchases.

• Approved professional services agreement with Lisa Bonnett (7-0)
• Approved purchase of 5 Ford Interceptor utility vehicles and 1 F150 Police Responder (7-0)
• Approved purchase of 6 GETAC B630 computers and equipment (7-0)
• Approved demolition contract with Steve's Trucking for 139 East Marietta Street (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including annexations and material purchases (7-0)

City Council

The Decatur City Council will consider an ordinance amending video gaming license fees, several resolutions for bridge engineering and federal participation agreements, a fiber network internet access agreement with Everside Health, and a transit management contract amendment. They will also review the Treasurer's Financial Report and adopt the 2021-2023 Council Strategic Plan.

• Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 54.1, Video Gaming License fees
• Resolution for Brush College/Faries Parkway grade separation federal participation agreement
• Preliminary engineering services agreement with WHKS and Co. for Garfield Avenue Bridge over 22nd Street
• Engineering services agreement with WHKS and Co. for Grove Road Bridge over Sand Creek Arm of Lake Decatur
• Memorandum of Understanding with Everside Health for internet access via City fiber network

The Decatur City Council approved an ordinance amending video gaming license fees, reducing total fees per terminal from $750 to $500, split evenly between establishment owner and terminal operator. The council also approved several resolutions, including agreements for bridge engineering, a fiber network internet access agreement, and a transit management amendment. A motion to table the 2021-2023 Council Strategic Plan failed, and the plan was subsequently approved.

• Approved ordinance amending video gaming license fees, reducing total fees from $750 to $500 per terminal (6-1, Horn nay)
• Approved R2022-10: Local Public Agency Agreement for Brush College/Faries Parkway Grade Separation (unanimous)
• Approved R2022-11: Grant of Ownership and Permanent Easement with Park Decatur Limited Partner (unanimous, Faber absent)
• Approved R2022-12: Preliminary Engineering Services Agreement with WHKS and Co. for Garfield Avenue Bridge (unanimous)
• Approved R2022-13: Engineering Services Agreement with WHKS and Co. for Grove Road Bridge (unanimous)
• Approved R2022-14: Memorandum of Understanding with Everside Health for fiber network internet access (unanimous)
• Approved R2022-15: Amending Transit Management and Operations Agreement with MV Transportation (unanimous)
• Approved R2022-16: 2021-2023 Council Strategic Plan (6-1, Horn nay; motion to table failed)

City Council

The Decatur City Council will consider an ordinance amending video gaming license fees, resolutions to demolish five vacant buildings at specific addresses, additional funding for DOVE, Inc. to assist COVID-impacted residents, and an agreement with the Central Illinois Land Bank for rehabilitation services. The council will also discuss COVID/public health measures and enter a closed session to discuss property purchase or lease.

• Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 54.1, Video Gaming License fees
• Demolition agreements for vacant buildings at 826 E Main St, 1087 E North St, 1125 N Monroe St, 2509 E Prairie Ave, and 1204 E Walnut St
• Resolution authorizing additional funding for DOVE, Inc. for mortgage, rent, and utility assistance
• Resolution authorizing agreement with Central Illinois Land Bank for rehabilitation services
• Consent agenda: intergovernmental agreement with Macon County and reappointment to Decatur Area Convention & Visitors Bureau

The Decatur City Council approved multiple resolutions, including contracts for demolishing vacant buildings, additional funding for DOVE, Inc. to assist COVID-impacted residents, and an agreement with the Central Illinois Land Bank for rehabilitation services. A video gaming license fee ordinance was tabled. Consent agenda items were approved, and the meeting ended with a closed executive session.

• Approved resolution authorizing action on unsafe structures (R2022-01)
• Approved demolition contract with Hutchins Excavating for 826 East Main St (R2022-02)
• Approved demolition contract with Steve's Trucking for 1087 East North St (R2022-03)
• Approved demolition contract with Parkland Environmental for 1125 North Monroe St (R2022-04)
• Approved demolition contract with Clancy Coleman Excavating for 2509 East Prairie Ave and 1204 East Walnut St (R2022-05)
• Approved additional funding for DOVE, Inc. for mortgage/rent/utility assistance (R2022-06)
• Approved agreement with Central Illinois Land Bank for rehabilitation services (R2022-07)
• Tabled ordinance amending video gaming license fees