South Central Reporter

Aviston Elementary School District 21 Board of Education met June 18.

Here is the agenda provided by the board:

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-pg.14; Hall Rentals-pg. 15; UTV Licenses-pg. 17 

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

C. Approval of Water Clerk Reports: May, 2025, 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, pg. 77, 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: 

https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4622/avistonelem/5775425/June_18__2025_Agenda.docx.pdf