McLean County Times

City of Fairbury City Council met May 7.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

1. Call to order

2. Roll Call of Council Members

3. Pledge of Allegiance

4. Consent Agenda

A. Minutes from April 16, 2025

B. Voucher Invoice Register listing the bills

C. Treasurer’s Cash Report (second meeting of the month)

D. Check Register (second meeting of the month)

E. Sidewalk Request as suggested by the Street Superintendent

F. Overtime Report

5. Public Comment

6. Reports of Departments

Streets – Lonnie Rhoads, Superintendent

Fire – Josh Hoselton, Chief

Sewer – Bruce Pride, Asst. Superintendent

Water – Mike Mellott, Superintendent

Police – Robert McCormick, Chief

City – Brett Ashburn, Superintendent

Legal – Matt Schrock, City Attorney

7. Reports of Aldermen

Gary Norris –

Steve Endres –

Charles Hoselton Jr -

Jon Kinate –

Bruce Weber –

Jerry Hoffman –

James Tipton –

Bill Schmidgall –

8. Items Removed from Consent Agenda

A. NONE

9. Old Business – Discussion/Action Items

A. NONE

10. New Business – Discussion/Action Items

A. Swearing-In of newly elected officials

B. Consideration to approve ordinance for Fairview Haven PUD

C. Consideration to approve Return-To-Work Policy

D. Consideration to approve quote for VFD Drive for the Wastewater Plant

E. Consideration to approve quote for replacement UV bulbs for wastewater treatment

F. Consideration to approve a request from First Presbyterian Church of Fairbury to reserve Sunken Park Sunday, June 22nd from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a free music event

G. Consideration to approve agreement between The City of Fairbury and Illinois Council of Police (ICOPS)

H. Consideration to approve the City Fiscal Budget for 2025-2026

I. Consideration to approve program and resolution of funds for 2025 MFT general maintenance program

J. Consideration to approve agreement for the combining two separate platted lots

K. Consideration of a road closure request from Dave’s Supermarket to block 3rd St from 7a.m. – 2p.m. for the Annual Customer Appreciation ‘Pig-Out’ Tuesday, June 10th, 2025

L. Consideration of quotes for handheld radars for the Police Dept.

11. Other Items for Discussion & Information

12. Public Comment

13. Executive Session

A. Personnel – Section 2(c)(1) – Employee hiring, firing, compensation, discipline and performance. (Note: An independent contractor is not an employee).

B. Litigation – Section 2(c)(11) – Pending, probable or imminent litigation. Probable or imminent litigation requires specific finding to that effect in closed session minutes.

14. Adjournment

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