City of Columbia City Council met July 14.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
A. CALL TO ORDER
The Plan Commission meeting of the City of Columbia, Illinois held Monday, July 14, 2025 was called to order by Secretary Hardin at 6:30 P.M. Commissioner Macik filled in as secretary.
B. ROLL CALL & ESTABLISH QUORUM
Upon roll call, the following members were:
Present: Commissioners Pete Ingold, Matt Klopmeyer, Tony Murphy, Dave Hardin, Mike Macik
Absent: Beth Kutterer-Sanchez, Will Trowbridge, Abby Wiese
Quorum Present
Administrative Staff Present: Jared Kertz – Building Official, Connie Maness – Assistant Planner
C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Minutes of the Monday, May 12, 2025 Plan Commission Meeting were submitted for approval.
MOTION:
It was moved by Commissioner Ingold and seconded by Commissioner Klopmeyer to approve the minutes of the Monday, May 12, 2025 Plan Commission Meeting as presented. The roll call vote was as follows: Ingold – yes; Klopmeyer – yes; Murphy – yes; Hardin – yes; Macik – yes.
MOTION CARRIED.
D. PUBLIC INPUT
None.
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Request for a Special Use Permit from Mid-America Electric to allow a Ground-Mounted Solar Energy System at 1 Christ Church Way, in the A-1 Agricultural District.
Mr. Kertz presented the staff report.
The following individual testified for the applicant:
Blake Marchi
The following individuals testified regarding the application:
Mike Lalk
Cheryl Vogt
Mike Stump
Pat Seibel
The Commission discussed the item.
MOTION:
Motion was made by Commissioner Macik and seconded by Secretary Hardin that the Plan Commission recommend disapproval of the Special Use Permit, based upon the following findings of fact:
It is not allowed by right, is a special use permit for a reason and there are other options available.
The roll call vote was as follows: Ingold – yes; Klopmeyer – yes; Murphy – yes; Hardin – yes; Macik – yes.
MOTION FOR DISAPPROVAL CARRIED 5-0.
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
G. NEW BUSINESS
None
H. COMMITTEE REPORTS
None
I. STAFF REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS
None
J. ADJOURN
With no further business, Secretary Hardin entertained a motion to adjourn.
MOTION:
Motion was made by Commissioner Macik, and seconded by Secretary Hardin to adjourn the meeting. On a voice vote, all Commissioners present voted yes. MOTION CARRIED.
The meeting adjourned at 7:28 P.M.
https://www.columbiail.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07142025-408
