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City of Edwardsville City Council met Feb. 18

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

Welcome

Special Recognition/Proclamations/Oaths

a) Proclamation—Edwardsville Prepares to Celebrate America’s 250th

b) Appointment of Michelle Swanson to the Human Relations Committee with a term ending April 2026

Citizens wishing to address Council

Consent Agenda

Approval of minutes of Council Meeting on February 04, 2025

Petitions and Communication

a) Letter from the Zoning Board of Appeals regarding a Variance at 20 Country Club View

Activity and Financial Reports:

A. Reports of Elected and Appointed Officials:

a) Finance Director – Monthly Financial Report (to be distributed)

b) Finance Department - Monthly Activity Report

c) Police – Monthly Activity Report

d) Fire Chief – Monthly Activity Report (Fire and EMS Services)

e) Public Works Director – Building, Electrical and Plumbing Permits

B. Circuit Clerk’s Report

Legislative & Executive

Legal & Judicial

None

City Clerk

None

Finance Committee

a) Minutes of the Finance Committee meeting on January 30, 2025

b) Claims –$1,484,266.72

c) Resolution Authorizing a Sole Source Contract for Software Implementation Consulting and Support Services

d) Approval of a Sole Source Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of one (1) 2025 Ford Maverick XL All Wheel Drive Crew Cab 4cyl Hybrid w/Automatic Pickup from Bob Ridings Fleet Sales in the total amount of $32,193.00

e) Finance Committee will meet on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. in City Hall

Public Services Committee

a) Minutes of the Public Services Committee meeting on January 30, 2025

b) Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Police Department to Apply for the Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program Grant FFY2026

c) Approval of an IDOT Resolution for Maintenance Under the Illinois Highway Code

d) Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Oates Associates, Inc. for the IL 157 Shared Use Path Phase 4 Construction Engineering Services in the amount of $157,000.00

e) Public Services Committee will meet on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. in City Hall

Administrative & Community Services Committee

a) Minutes of the Administrative & Community Services meeting on January 30, 2025

b) Approval of RASE Board Items from the February 4, 2025 meeting:

1. Earth Day – Nature Preserve Foundation (Saturday, April 19)

2. Cystic Fibrosis Charity Walk – Metro East Great Strides (Sunday, May 4)

3. Goshen Market – Goshen Market Foundation (Saturday, May 10 – October 18)

4. Watershed Endurance Run – Final Lap Racing (Saturday, August 9)

5. Edwardsville Book Fair – Edwardsville Library (Saturday, October 4)

6. Living History Day – Madison County Historical Society (Sunday, October 5)

c) Information:

a. Zoning Board of Appeals – November 25, 2024

d) Administrative & Community Services Committee will meet on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. in City Hall

Old Business

New Business

Closed Session

a) Executive Session: Purchase or Lease of Real Property for the use of the Public Body pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5)

b) Executive Session: Purchase or Lease of Real Property for the use of the Public Body pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5)

Action taken on Executive Session items

Adjournment

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