City Council

City of RION MICHAEL W. ABSHER, MAYOR Public Affairs COMMISSIONERS COMMISSIONERS DOUG PATTON JIM WEBB Accounts & Finances Streets & Public Improvements JOHN STOECKLIN JOHN M. BARWICK, JR. Public Property Public Health & Safety AGENDA FOR February 9, 2026 Marion City Council Meeting Marion City Hall at 5:30 PM CALL TO ORDER 1. ROLL CALL 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS/AUDIENCE TO VISITORS (Subject to Ordinance No. 3128 as amended by Ordinance No. 3134) 4. CONSENT AGENDA A. INVOICES 1) Approve annual donation to Williamson County Historical Society for $15,000; a budgeted item. 2) Approve Governmental Consulting Solutions, Inc invoice #7196 for $3,000 for February 2026 consulting services. 3) Approve Zenner USA invoice 0004855-IN for $21,522.20 for Water Department annual hosting services and system maintenance. B. MINUTES 1) Discuss/Approve minutes from the January 27, 2026 city council meeting. NEW BUSINESS 5. POLICE DEPARTMENT A. Discuss/Approve Ordinance 4094 approving the recommendation of Chief Fitts to trade in three old vehicles with a value of $4000 for one newer vehicle paying a difference of not more than $42,540.63. 6. WASTE WATER DEPARTMENT A. Discuss/Approve replacement return pump for the east plant for $22,799; a budgeted item. B. Discuss/Approve the low bid by McBride Sales to order a 2026 Mack Granite 64FR Base for $174,839.00; will secure financing upon delivery, expected July 2026; $10,000 trade-in credit to be deducted from purchase price. 7. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND MUNICIPAL PLANNING A. Discuss/Adopt Resolution 2026-08 approving a Vacant Property Redevelopment Program application with www.cityofmarionil.gov 350 Tower Square Plaza • Marion, IL 62959 • (618) 997-6281 • Fax (618) 997-2028  JM Vision LLC for 407 S Liberty. B. Discuss/Approve FY26 TIF Grant Applications received through February 6, 2026. 8. PUBLIC AFFAIRS A. Discuss/Approve Ordinance 4093 Authorizing the Ceding of Private Activity Bonding Authority. 9. COMMISSIONER REPORTS 10. MISCELLANEOUS 11. CLOSED/EXECUTIVE SESSION (IF NEEDED) LITIGATION, PROPERTY, PERSONNEL. 12. MOTION FOR ADJOURNMENT www.cityofmarionil.gov 350 Tower Square Plaza • Marion, IL 62959 • (618) 997-6281 • Fax (618) 997- 2028