City Council

TOWN OF CICERO TOWN COUNCIL STAFF MEETING MINUTES THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM Call to Order: Vice President Johnson called the meeting to order with three members present. Present: Dennis Johnson Absent: Joseph Cox Eric Hayden Jacob Everett Emily Pearson Others Present: Rhonda Gary, Clerk Treasurer 1. Town Council – a. 2027 CCMG – After a brief discussion, Mr. Hayden thought it would be better for all council members to be present to have this discussion. b. E-moto/e-bike updates – After a lengthy discussion concerning different classes of e-bikes, it was decided that it should be known to Mr. Culp what Council’s desire is for allowing or not allowing e-bikes. c. Rate Study/FMR/Tap Fees/Availability Fees – Ms. Gary asked Council to consider a rate study. Mr. Hayden asked Ms. Gary to add this to the next council meeting agenda. d. Picnic – Ms. Pearson stated that the players are in place (representatives from each department). She has scheduled the town employee picnic for 7/17/26 at noon. e. Executive Session – Ms. Gary will advertise an executive session for 6/16/26 at 6:30 (later changed to 6:15). 2. Plan – After a brief discussion, Mr. Hayden made a motion to approve the boat dock agreement. Ms. Pearson seconded, motion carried 3-0. 3. Fire – a. New Ambulance – Chief Frazier inquired if Council wants to move forward with the new ambulance and funding. Council’s consensus was to move forward. Ms. Gary will work with Mr. Culp to put together an agreement. b. Ladder 22 Sale – Chief Frazier stated that Ladder 22 was sold, picked up and paid for. c. Staffing Update – Chief Frazier reported that he will email staffing updates. 4. Police – Chief Rednour updated the Council concerning the signage for the truck weight limit. Conversation centered on locations for the signs. 5. Water/Wastewater – Director Cooper gave a brief synopsis of the work that United Consulting (UC) is doing and asked that the town consider his Task Order which includes aerial work. Afterwards, Mr. Hayden made a motion to allow UC to be paid for the aerial work. Ms. Pearson seconded. Motion carried 3-0. 1  6. Clerk Treasurer – a. Ms. Gary informed the council that she is working on the 2027 Budget. b. Mr. Hayden requested outside council information. Ms. Gary will forward that to the Council. c. Ms. Gary will be attending the ILMCT Conference July 12-16. 7. Project Coordinator – Mr. Strong asked Council’s guidance for curb repair (photo distributed) at SR 19 and Jackson Street. Council asked Ms. Gary to add this to the next council meeting agenda. 8. Parks Dept – LWCF Grant – After a brief discussion, Council asked Ms. Gary to add this to the next council meeting agenda. Motion to Adjourn: Mr. Hayden made the motion. Ms. Pearson seconded, motion carried 3-0. Signatures of Cicero Town Council AYE NAY Joseph R Cox Jacob T Everett Eric C Hayden Dennis D Johnson Emily K Pearson Attested: Rhonda Gary, Clerk Treasurer 2