South Central Reporter

City of Bunker Hill City Council met June 18.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, COUNCIL PRAYER

2. CONSENT AGENDA:

A. Approval and/or Review of Clerk’s Minutes and Reports: Police Comm. Mtg. Min., May 7, 2025; Ord. Comm. Mtg. Min., May 7, 2025; Reg. Mtg. Min., May 14, 2025; Special Mtg. Min., May 21, 2025; Police Comm. Mtg. May 30, 2025; CotW Min. June 5, 2025; PW Comm. Mtg., June 11, 2025; Public Hearing USDA-RD Min., June 11, 2025; Gaming Report; Hall Rentals-pg. 15; UTV Licenses

B. Approval of Deputy Clerk Reports: May, 2025, pg. 20

C. Approval of Water Clerk Reports: May, 2025, pg. NONE

D. Approval of Treasurer Reports: May, 2025,

3. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES: May 14, 2025

4. OLD BUSINESS:

A. Non-Home Rule Sales and Service Tax Ordinance: Reminder for consideration.

B. Peddler’s and Solicitor’s License Ordinance Update: Ordinance Committee,

C. Approve Annexations on Worth Ave.: Ordinance 2025-04

D. Approve Resolution for Remote Attendance: Resolution 25-07

E. Approve Regular Council Meeting Date Change Ord.: Ordinance 2025-05

F. Approve Repair of City Shed and Hire Contractor: Bill Farris

G. Approve Pay Increase for City Collector: Increase pay to $18.00/hr for 20 hrs/wk for City Collector.

5. NEW BUSINESS:

A. Road Closure Request: Lindsay Hill requests a road closure of E. Warren from Rt. 159 to the alley for a Mom Prom Fundraiser on June 28 from 4:00 pm-9:00 pm.

B. Cloud 9 Flag Football Tournament: Lisa Webb, August 16

C. Approve Retaining the Services of HMG Engineering for Reclamation and Milling Work:

D. Request to Approve Leave of Absence: Tracy Eardly requests a continued leave of absence beginning April 28, 2025 through July 16 with the option to return upon Dr’s clearance.

E. Approve Authorized Representatives for the CEJA-ETCG: Authorize Mayor John Chapman and City Clerk Heather Kraus as Authorized Representatives for CEJA-ETCG retroactive to Jan. 2024.

F. Present LOI for the Phase 1 of the CEJA-ETCG Program: Pending

G. Approve Appropriations Ordinance: Ordinance 2025-03

H. Announcement of Water Rate Increase Effective July 1, 2025:

I. Update the Water Meter Tampering Policy: We need to determine a fee schedule for violations.

J. Update Park Policies: Camping fees, hours, site locations, signs; Bathroom vandalism; Engineering Plan

K. 716 S. Hickory St.: Declare the property as a public nuisance violation.

L. Discuss Personnel Issues: Refer to Executive Session per IL 120/2 (c) (1)

6. EXECUTIVE REPORTS:

A. Public Works: John Chapman

B. Police Department: Chief Girth, , Traffic Violations

C. City Clerk: Ord. Violations, table; Clerk Report; Mayor’s Min; Monthly Calendar

D. Committee Reports:

7. ATTORNEY REPORT:

8. COMMENTS FROM VISITORS: Three-minute, one-time sessions for public comment are provided at this time.

9. ROLL CALL FOR CONCERNS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS:

10. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Discuss Personnel Issues per IL 120/2 (c) (1)

11. ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION:

12. ADJOURN:

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