South West Illinois News

City of Columbia City Council met Nov. 17.

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. Columbia Public Library Board of Directors – Barry Krizan

2. SIJHSAA Class S Course Cross Country Record Holder – Kelton Hines

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 3, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting

2. Motion to Approve Closed Session Minutes of the November 3, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting

3. Motion to Approve Payment of Vouchers for the Period of October 31, 2025 through November 13, 2025 totaling $408,170.47

4. Resolution No. 2025-28 Approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Columbia and Columbia Community Unit School District No. 4 regarding the School Resource Officer Program

J. Unfinished Business

1. Resolution No. 2025-29 Approving a Refuse Collection Agreement with Reliable Sanitation Service, Inc. of Waterloo, Illinois to Provide for the Collection and Disposal of Garbage, Refuse, and Recyclables in the City of Columbia, Illinois

2. Resolution No. 2025-30 Approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Columbia and Hubbard Investment Fund, LP regarding Country Crossing II – Phase I

3. Ordinance No. 3716 Approving the Country Crossing II – Phase I Final Subdivision Plat

4. Motion to Approve 2026 Employee Benefits Renewal

K. New Business

1. Discussion of Property Tax Levy for Tax Year 2025 (Payable in 2026)

2. Discussion of Annexation Agreement and Right of Way Vacation for Property Located at 11845 Old Bluff Road

3. Discussion of an Architectural Review Application for SLF Landscaping (1956 Westgate Drive)

L. Closed Session

M. Announcements

N. Adjournment

https://www.columbiail.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_11172025-429