South West Illinois News

City of Columbia City Council met September 16.

Here are the agenda provided by the council:

A. Call Meeting to Order

B. Roll Call

C. Pledge of Allegiance

D. Proclamations/Recognition/Presentations

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 September 3, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting

      2. Motion to Approve Payment of Vouchers for the Period of August 27, 2024 through September 11, 2024 totaling $464,445.94

      3. Motion to Approve Statement of Funds for August 31, 2024

      4. Motion to Approve Special Event Permit – Columbia High School Homecoming Parade (October 9, 2024)

      5. Motion to Approve Special Event Permit – Makers on Main Bewitched Bash (October 10, 2024)

      6. Motion to Approve Special Event Permit – Historic Main Street Columbia Association Witches Night Out (October 10, 2024)

J. Unfinished Business

K. New Business

      1. Discussion of a Resolution to Levy a Tax Up to .02% of the Value of the Taxable Property in the City of Columbia, Illinois for Columbia Public Library Building and Equipment Purposed for the Fiscal Year of the City Commencing May 1, 2024 and Ending April 30, 2025

      2. Motion to Approve Engineering Services Agreement with Gonzalez Companies, LLC for the Gall Road Bridge over Carr Creek

      3. Discussion of Façade Grant Applications

L. Closed Session

      1. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(6) Setting of a Price for Sale or Lease of Property Owned by the Public Body

M. Announcements

N. Adjournment

https://www.columbiail.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09162024-353