Kankakee Times

City of Watseka City Council met June 24.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call

3. Pledge of Allegiance

4. Motion to Approve City Council Regular Meeting Minutes from May 27th, 2025 5. Public Comment

6. Ordinances, Resolutions, Agreements & Proclamations

• Ordinance #2748- Authorizing the Conveyance of a 30’ X 304’ Portion of the Real Property Commonly Known at 201 North Brianna, In the City of Watseka, Iroquois County, Illinois

• Ordinance #2749-Ordinance of the City of Watseka, Iroquois County, Illinois Approving a Dedication Agreement for Real Property Located Along Elm Street Between Sycamore Street and Brianna Drive, In Unincorporated Iroquois County, Illinois

• Ordinance #2750- Ordinance of the City of Watseka, Iroquois County, Illinois Approving A Dedication Agreement for A Portion of the Property Commonly Known as 2177 East 1850 North Rd, In Unincorporated Iroquois County Illinois

• Ordinance #2751- Ordinance of the City of Watseka, Iroquois County, Illinois, Approving a Dedication Agreement for a Portion of the Property Commonly Known as 2173 East 1850 North Road in Unincorporated Iroquois County, Illinois

• Ordinance #2752- Ordinance Disconnecting a 30’ X 304’ Portion of the Real property Commonly Known at 201 North Brianna Drive From The City of Watseka Iroquois County, Illinois

• Ordinance #2753- Authorizing the Acquisition of the Real Property Commonly Known as Donovan Park, Watseka Illinois

• Resolution 2025-1- Resolution of Improvement under the Illinois Highway Code Cherry St.

7. Consent Agenda

• Ordinance #2748- Authorizing the Conveyance of a 30’ X 304’ Portion of the Real Property Commonly Known at 201 North Brianna, In the City of Watseka, Iroquois County, Illinois

• Ordinance #2749-Ordinance of the City of Watseka, Iroquois County, Illinois Approving a Dedication Agreement for Real Property Located Along Elm Street Between Sycamore Street and Brianna Drive, In Unincorporated Iroquois County, Illinois

• Ordinance #2750- Ordinance of the City of Watseka, Iroquois County, Illinois Approving A Dedication Agreement for A Portion of the Property Commonly Known as 2177 East 1850 North Rd, In Unincorporated Iroquois County Illinois

• Ordinance #2751- Ordinance of the City of Watseka, Iroquois County, Illinois, Approving a Dedication Agreement for a Portion of the Property Commonly Known as 2173 East 1850 North Road in Unincorporated Iroquois County, Illinois

• Ordinance $2752- Ordinance Disconnecting a 30’ X 304’ Portion of the Real property Commonly Known at 201 North Brianna Drive From The City of Watseka Iroquois County, Illinois

• Ordinance #2753- Authorizing the Acquisition of the Real Property Commonly Known as Donovan Park, Watseka Illinois

• Resolution 2025-1- Resolution of Improvement under the Illinois Highway Code Cherry St.

8. Standing Committee Reports

• Finance, Legal and Audit

- Claims in the amount of $533,051.04

- Accept and place on the file the May Treasurers report

- Approve Balanced Budget for Fiscal Year Budget for 2025-2026

- Install 2 Community Digital Display Signs

- Install an Eagle Eye Camera Monitor from Ruder Technologies for $1486.95

-Install AV Solution for Council Chambers from Ruder Technologies for $4942.00

-Electrical Work for the AV Solution not to Exceed $1950.00 Ruder Technologies

- Center Street Productions $21,000 for Videos to Promote the City

- Transfer $363.07 from the 2013 Project fund into the Debt Service Fund 59-10-1000 Public Works/Water Wastewater

- Quotes: 1500 Silverado 4WD Crew Cab- Dralle’s $51,972 or F150 4x4 or F150 4X4 Super crew SXT from Watseka Ford $49,146.70

- Replacement/New Xylem quotes not to exceed: Rebuilt $62,267.00, Rebuilt $62,502.00 total of $124,769 or 2 New pumps $201,64.80

- Design Engineering Services for S 2nd St Water Main from Robinson Engineering $62,500.00

- Public Safety

- None

Code Enforcement

- Façade Grant to Watseka Theatre for $5,000

- Façade Grant to Heritage FS for $5,000

9. Miscellaneous Business

- Appoint John Bell to the IMH Board 1 Year Term

- Appoint Rhonda Pence to the IMH Board 3 Year Term

- Appoint Paula Willamson to the Planning Commission to replace Terry Pence

10. Adjourn

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