City of Columbia City Council met Dec. 5.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
A. Call Meeting to Order
B. Roll Call
C. Pledge of Allegiance
D. Proclamations/Recognition/Presentations
1. Oath of Office – Michael Lawlor, Alderman, Ward II
E. Public Input
F. Comments & Announcements – Mayor
G. Comments & Announcements – Aldermen
H. Comments & Announcements – Department Directors
I. Consent Agenda
1. Motion to Approve Minutes of the November 21, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting
2. Motion to Approve Payment of Vouchers for the Period of November 18, 2022 through November 30, 2022 totaling $208,460.75
3. Motion to Accept Statement of Funds for October 31, 2022
J. Unfinished Business
1. Ordinance No. 3629 Abating Certain Taxes of the City of Columbia, Monroe and St. Clair Counties, Illinois (Series 2015 GO Bonds)
2. Ordinance No. 3630 Abating Certain Taxes of the City of Columbia, Monroe and St. Clair Counties, Illinois (Series 2020 GO Bonds)
3. Ordinance No. 3631 Levying the Taxes for the Fiscal Year Ending April 30, 2023
4. Ordinance No. 3632 Approving a Special Use Exception to Allow a Car Rental Business on Property Zoned CP Commercial Park District Located at 306 Southport Drive
K. New Business
1. Motion to Approve Professional Services Agreement with Thouvenot, Wade & Moerchen, Inc. for Carl Street Bridge Replacement – Right of Way and Land Acquisition
2. Discussion of a Recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board to Change Park Rules to Allow Dogs on the Bolm-Schuhkraft Park Walking Trail
3. Discussion of Home Rule Local Referendum
L. Closed Session
1. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5) Purchase or Lease of Real Property for Use of the Public Body
M. Announcements
N. Adjournment
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