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 May 26, 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. MINUTES 1) Discuss/Approve minutes from the May 11, 2026 city council meeting. B. BOARD APPOINTMENTS 1) Approve the reappointment of Jenna Griffith and Linda Walker to the Marion Carnegie Library Board. NEW BUSINESS 5. POLICE DEPARTMENT A. Discuss/Approve the recommendation of the Merit Board, Chief Fitts, and Commissioner Barwick to promote Officer Steve Sloan to Sergeant, filling a vacancy caused by the upcoming retirement of Sergeant William Huddleston. 6. SEWER DEPARTMENT A. Discuss/Approve replacing the roofs on the following wastewater facility buildings: lab, middle shop, and grit building per the low bid of $46,000 from Vaughn's Roofing; a budgeted item. 7. TREASURER'S OFFICE A. Discuss/Approve Police Pension Fund required reporting per 40 ILCS 5/3-141. 8. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND MUNICIPAL PLANNING A. Discuss/Approve a stormwater study proposal from Horner Shifrin from Morningside Drive to Crab Orchard Creek. B. Discuss/Approve FY27 TIF Grant applications received through May 22, 2026. www.cityofmarionil.gov 350 Tower Square Plaza • Marion, IL 62959 • (618) 997-6281 • Fax (618) 997-2028  C. Discuss/Approve Ordinance 4115 amending a redevelopment agreement with Marion Heights Inc. 9. PUBLIC AFFAIRS A. Discuss/Approve internet service contract for City Hall, Boyton Street Community Center, Street Department, Animal Control, and the Sewer Department. B. Discuss/Approve Ordinance regulating transient merchants, itinerant vendors, peddlers, mobile food vendors, and temporary outdoor sales within the City of Marion. C. Discuss/Adopt Resolution 2026-17 authorizing the sale of real property commonly known as 1104 Midway Ct. 10. COMMISSIONER REPORTS 11. MISCELLANEOUS 12. CLOSED/EXECUTIVE SESSION (IF NEEDED) LITIGATION, PROPERTY, PERSONNEL. 13. MOTION FOR ADJOURNMENT www.cityofmarionil.gov 350 Tower Square Plaza • Marion, IL 62959 • (618) 997-6281 • Fax (618) 997- 2028