City Council

June 3, 2025 Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Clinton, Illinois in session in the Council Chambers of City Hall and electronically, Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. Motion was made by Commissioner Buchanan and seconded by Commissioner Ballenger to approve of Commissioner Edmunds to join the council meeting electronically via zoom. On roll call vote, Commissioners Buchanan, Wise, Ballenger and Mayor Michelassi voted “Yes.” Mayor Helen Michelassi, presiding. On roll call, Commissioners Wise, Ballenger, Edmunds and Buchanan present. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Seth Redington came before the council regarding the smoke ordinance changes, asking for clarification if this would affect him. The council told Redington, he would not be affected by the ordinance. Robert Kreitler came before the council regarding the proposed ordinance changes that were discussed at the previous meeting. Written motion was made by Commissioner Ballenger and seconded by Commissioner Wise that the minutes of the regular meeting of May 20, 2025 be approved as submitted. On roll call vote, Commissioners Ballenger, Edmunds, Buchanan, Wise and Mayor Michelassi voted “Yes.” The bills and payroll were read. Written motion was made by Commissioner Wise and seconded by Commissioner Buchanan that the bills and payroll be allowed as read and the Clerk be instructed to issue warrants on the Treasurer for the several amounts. On roll call vote, Commissioners Edmunds, Buchanan, Wise, Ballenger and Mayor Michelassi voted “Yes.” PETITIONS None REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS Tony Harris, City Administrator announced that the City will be taking over the fireworks for 2025 with the show being July 5th. REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF STREETS & PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS Commissioner Buchanan stated the S. Jackson Street project was underway. Buchanan also announced the City Wide Clean Up with GFL will be from June 30 through August 8th, with one Saturday, July 5th. Vouchers available at City Hall. REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC PROPERTY Commissioner Wise reported the mains are being flushed on the north side, the south side will start Wednesday. Wise also reported that water and sewer rates were up because of costs. REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY Commissioner Buchanan reported the Cemetery looked nice for Memorial Day. Commissioner Buchanan stated that the garbage cans at the parks are not for the public to be dumping their home garbage. REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTS & FINANCES Commissioner Edmunds reported that the auditors will begin the audit at the end of the month. OLD BUSINESS Written motion was made by Commissioner Ballenger and seconded by Commissioner Buchanan to approve three Fire Rescue Chainsaws from Eastern Fire Equipment Services for the Fire Department in the amount of $8,098.62. On roll call vote, Commissioner Buchanan, Wise, Ballenger, Edmunds and Mayor Michelassi voted “Yes.” Written motion was made by Commissioner Wise and seconded by Commissioner Buchanan to approve the dedication of Sanity Sewer Agreement and Perpetual Easement with Longview Capital Subdivision at 1439 W State Hwy 54. On roll call vote, Commissioners Wise, Ballenger, Edmunds, Buchanan and Mayor Michelassi voted “Yes.” Written motion was made by Commissioner Ballenger and seconded by Commissioner Wise to approve the purchase of Quicket Solutions E-Citation System for the Police Department in the amount of $8,550.00. On roll call vote, Commissioners Ballenger, Edmunds, Buchanan, Wise and Mayor Michelassi voted “Yes.” Ordinance amending 7-7-7 and 7-7-8 was tabled. Written motion was made by Commissioner Ballenger and seconded by Commissioner Buchanan to approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement with International Association of Firefighters, Local 3069. On roll call vote, Commissioners Buchanan, Wise, Ballenger, Edmunds and Mayor Michelassi voted “Yes.” NEW BUSINESS None. ADJOURNMENT With no further business to come before the Council, a motion was made by Commissioner Ballenger and seconded by Commissioner Buchanan to adjourn the meeting. On roll call vote, Commissioners Wise, Ballenger, Edmunds, Buchanan and Mayor Michelassi voted “Yes.” Respectfully Submitted, Kamren Wilford City Clerk