South Central Reporter

City of Bunker Hill City Council met Aug. 20.

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: Reg. Mtg. Min., July 16, 2025 pg. 1; Police Comm. Mtg., August 4, 2025 pg. 4; Gaming Report, June, 2025-pg. 6; Hall Rentals, July, 2025-pg. 7; UTV Licenses July, 2025

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

C. Approval of Water Clerk Reports: None

D. Approval of Treasurer Reports: July, 2025, table

3. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES: None

4. OLD BUSINESS:

A. Approval to Prepare the Non-Home Rule Sales and Service Tax Ordinance: See model Ordinance,

B. Discuss/Approve Repair of City Shed and Hire Contractor: Insurance Update: Bid from Mindful Gutters and More for $6,000.

5. NEW BUSINESS:

A. Ordinance Violations: Nick Radmacher would like to discuss ordinance violations.

B. Discussion of City sponsored Babysitting Classes and CPR Course: Amber Sherer

C. Road Closure for Sam’s Ride: Thomas Miller is requesting to close Warren St. from Rt. 159 to Franklin St. for

the Sam’s Ride Fundraiser on Sept. 27, 2025 from 6 am-10 pm.

D. Discussion of Water Bill and Signage: Kerri Brown

E. Discussion of Estimate for Regular Building Mat Cleaning: Cintas to clean 6 mats-Monthly: $28.24; BiMonthly: $40.48.

F. Discussion Concerning Scheduling Standing Monthly Committee Meetings:

G. Discussion of Personnel: 5 ILCS 120/ (c) (1 & 2).

a. Water Clerk

b. Police Officer

H. Approve Adoption of Food Truck Vendor Fees Policy:

I. Request for Funds for MCI Institute: Heather Kraus requests up to $2,000 to cover costs of Institute, hotel, and mileage. The Conference is in Bloomington, IL from Oct

J. Concerns from Council Members: Dave Schick requests discussion concerning several park issues, requiring a security check before opening new water accounts, and littering/ticketing around the paper collection dumpsters. Grover Webb requests discussion concerning the docks at MWP.

6. EXECUTIVE REPORTS:

A. Public Works: John Chapman

B. Police Department: Chief Girth, Monthly Report, July 2025 pg. 63; Traffic Violations, July, 2025-

C. City Clerk: Clerk Report, pg. 65; Mayor’s Min, pg. 66 ; Monthly Calendar pg. 67

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 : Personnel/Position Discussion-5 ILCS 120/ (c) (1 & 2).

11. ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION:

12. ADJOURN:

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