The McLeansboro City Council met for their meeting Tuesday night.
Dale Holtmann from Scheffel Boyle presented the audit for Fiscal Year 2024, stating that there were no issues identified. He described the results as the best possible outcome, noting that the financial data was straightforward and easy to review. Mayor Chad May remarked that this was the first year everything aligned with their expectations, commending the board members for their efforts in enhancing the process.
The board approved an amendment to the liquor ordinance, which changes the hours during which alcohol can be served. Sharon Hall was the only member to vote against the amendment.
Currently, one pump is being utilized at the Hamco Heights lift station while awaiting the arrival and installation of two new pumps.
Additionally, the board approved the Load Modifying Resource Service Agreement.
The dispatch agreement involving the city, Hamilton County Sheriff, and Hamilton County Board was postponed until next month’s meeting, as it has not yet returned from the city attorney.
The Consent Agenda was approved, which included a Façade Improvement Grant Agreement between Hamilton County Loan, Hamilton County Economic Development Commission, and the City of McLeansboro. It also renewed the Intergovernmental Agreement between the Hamilton County School System and the City regarding a School Resource Officer (SRO) for another year.
In other business, it was reported that the city’s certificates of deposit (CDs) have matured and are performing well. Officer Harmon is expected to leave the Police Department in the first week of February, and applications for a new officer will be accepted shortly thereafter. The Fire Department is currently down one engine until repairs can be made.
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