City Council Meeting
City of Carmi
February 4, 2025
The Carmi City Council met Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Room of the Municipal Building, 225 East Main Street.
Prior to opening the council meeting, Mayor Pollard asked Alderman Winkleman to give the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Pollard presided with the following Aldermen present: Steve Winkleman, Mark W. Blake, Tracy Nelson, Lacey Bradshaw, Jeremy Courson, Mike Knight, Sheila Headlee and Doug Hays.
The minutes from the January 21, 2025 council meeting were presented. Motion was made by Alderperson Hays and seconded by Alderperson Courson to approve the minutes as presented. The motion carried on roll call by each Alderperson present answering “yes.”
For council consideration, discussion, and possible approval
a) Approval of 2025 Council Meeting dates. Alderperson Headlee made a motion to approve the 2025 Council Meeting dates. The motion was seconded by Alderperson Courson. The motion carried on roll call by each Alderperson present answering “yes.”
b) Approval to take bids for a culvert at Bradshaw Park – 304 feet x 42 inch arched 14-gauge culvert as well as 8 bands. Alderperson Courson made a motion to take bids for the above-noted culvert. Alderperson Winkleman seconded the motion. The motion carried on roll call by each Alderperson present answering “yes.”
c) Renewal of Lease/Intergovernmental Agreement with University of Illinois Extension at 603 E. Main Street (4-H Gift Garden) for $1.00 a year for up to 3 years. Alderperson Headlee made a motion to approve the above noted lease/intergovernmental agreement with U of I. Alderperson Blake seconded the motion. The motion carried on roll call by each Alderperson present answering “yes.”
d) IDOT Request for approval of change of plans at Saunders/Meadow adjustment to final field measured quantities for $21,859.94. Alderperson Headlee made a motion to approve the IDOT request as noted above. Alderperson Courson seconded the motion. The motion carried on roll call by each Alderperson present answering “yes.”
e) IDOT Final Pay Request for Saunders/Meadow Project E.T. Simonds for $23,784.56. Alderperson Headlee made a motion to approve the IDOT final pay request as noted above. The motion was seconded by Alderperson Courson. The motion carried on roll call by each Alderperson present answering “yes.”
f) Vipower Services quote for NESHAP Monitoring System Upgrade for PLC controller on each engine was presented. Alderperson Nelson asked if bids had been sought from Marshall Electric. At this time, no bids have been taken. Alderperson Nelson made a motion to table this and seek bids Alderperson Blake seconded the motion. The motion carried on roll call by each Alderperson present answering “yes.”
Reports and/or updates from Mayor Pollard
None.
Reports from Standing Committees
Alderperson Winkleman said the Library wanted to thank the City of Carmi for clearing the ice and snow.
Business or Comments from Visitors
None
Closed Session to discuss personnel and property issues with action to follow:
None.
Adjournment
At 5:37 p.m. Alderman Headlee made a motion to adjourn. Motion was seconded by Alderman Courson. The motion carried on roll call by each Alderman present answering “yes.”
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Cynthia J. Attebury, City Clerk
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Jeff Pollard, Mayor
