South Central Reporter

City of Centralia City Council met Jan. 27.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

The City Council for Centralia, Illinois met on Monday January 27, 2025, in the Council Chambers at Centralia City Hall. Mayor Pro Tem Jackson called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

ROLL CALL

Present: Mayor Pro Tem Jackson, Council Member Castellari; and Council Member Allen Absent: Mayor Kuder and Council Member Fontanez

Staff Members Present: Galen Mahle, City Manager; Andrew Thomson, City Attorney; Chief Christopher Locke, Police Department; Jeremy Henderson, Finance Director; Gayla Harting, Community Development Director; Jeff Schwartz, Public Works Director; Chief Jeff Day, Fire Department; Bill Agee, Treasurer; and Kim Enke, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk

PRAYER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Mayor Pro Tem Jackson led the Pledge of Allegiance and prayer.

AMENDMENTS AND/OR ADDITIONS TO AGENDA

None

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

Mayor Pro Tem Jackson and the City Council recognized Pamela G. Cambell for 15 years of service.

Marcus Holland addressed the City Council introducing the recent Chamber of Commerce initiative “Inspire Community” to promote Centralia. He noted that this is being funded with a $50,000 grant that was awarded by DCEO. He stated that the campaign highlights many different positive aspects of several communities within a 10-mile radius and is being distributed in magazine form and through other promotional materials.

CONSENT AGENDA

A Motion was made by Council Member Castellari and seconded by Council Member Allen to Approve Items 1-4 of the Consent Agenda.

1. Approval Of The Minutes Of The January 13, 2025 City Council Meeting

2. Approval Of Payrolls And Vouchers In The Amount Of $ 1,607,389.87

3. Receive And Place On File The Treasurer’s Report As Of December 31, 2024

4. A Resolution Approving A Subordination Agreement For A Mortgage In Reference to Lake Lease Site R-9

Ayes: Council Member Castellari, Council Member Allen, and Mayor Pro Tem Jackson

Nays: None

A majority of the Council voting aye, the motion carried.

REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

None

BIDS

None

ORDINANCES

None

RESOLUTIONS

City Manager Mahle stated that the control board for the backup generator that controls the blowers at the Wastewater Treatment Plant became inoperable recently. He explained that this is vital when power goes out to continue treating sewage. Information regarding the estimate was provided from Fabick Cat in the amount of $22,810.20 but due to the urgency of the replacement, the estimate includes other modifications as necessary once the repairs begin with City Manager approval in order to complete the repairs. He noted that this was an unbudgeted expense but cost savings from recent vehicle purchase will offset in the expenditures in the budget. A Motion was made by Council Member Allen and seconded by Council Member Castellari to Approve A Resolution Waiving The Bidding Requirements And Accepting A Proposal From Fabick Cat For Generator Repairs At The Wastewater Treatment Plant In The Total Amount Of $22,810.20.

Ayes: Council Member Castellari, Council Member Allen, and Mayor Pro Tem Jackson

Nays: None

A majority of the Council voting aye, the motion carried

OTHER BUSINESS

None

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

None

REPORTS

City Manager Mahle announced that the City had recently been awarded for the 2nd year in a row the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from The Government Finance Officers Association and recognized the work of the Finance Director and staff for the 2025 budget preparation.

Mayor Pro Tem Jackson thanked and welcomed City Manager Mahle.

ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made to adjourn the meeting. A majority of the Council voting aye, the motion carried, and the meeting was adjourned at 6:16 p.m.

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