South West Illinois News

City of Columbia City Council met Nov. 3.

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 – Officer Emma Fromme

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 October 20, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting

2. Motion to Approve Closed Session Minutes of the October 20, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting

3. Motion to Approve Payment of Vouchers for the Period of October 17, 2025 through October 30, 2025 totaling $131,719.71

J. Unfinished Business

1. Ordinance No. 3714 Amending Title 17, Zoning, of the Columbia Municipal Code to add Chapter 17.62, Planned Development Districts, to Establish General Provisions and Development Standards for Planned Development Districts

2. Ordinance No. 3715 Amending Chapter 17.02.050, Amendments, of the Zoning Code to Amend the Eligible Applicants for an Amendment

3. Motion to Approve Agreement for Architectural and Related Engineering Services Between the City

of Columbia and Quadrant Design, Inc. (City Municipal Complex Project – 11800 Old Bluff Road)

4. Motion to Waive Bidding Requirements and Approve Purchase of Materials for Valmeyer Road Reconstruction Project

5. Discussion of Final Plat – Country Crossing II – Phase 1

K. New Business

1. Resolution No. 2025-27 Authorizing the Execution of the Illinois Municipal League Risk Management Association Minimum/Maximum Contribution Agreement

2. Discussion of 2026 Employee Benefits

L. Closed Session

1. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) Appointment, Employment, Compensation, Discipline, Performance, or Dismissal of Specific Employees of the Public Body

2. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5) Purchase or Lease of Real Property for Use of the Public Body

3. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(6) Setting a Price for the Sale or Lease of Property Owned by the Public Body

4. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11) Pending, Probable, or Imminent Litigation

5. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21) Discussion of Minutes of Meetings Lawfully Closed Under the Act

M. Announcements

N. Adjournment

https://www.columbiail.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_11032025-426