City of Carbondale City Council met March 10.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
1. Roll Call
Councilmembers present
Councilmember Dawn Roberts, Councilmember Brian Stanfield, Councilmember Clare Killman, Mayor Pro Tem Adam Loos
Councilmembers absent
Councilmember Nathan Colombo, Councilmember Nancy Maxwell, Mayor Carolin Harvey
Meeting called to order at 6:15 PM.
2. Public Comments
Members of the public addressing the City Council included Sandy Litecky, Jane Cogie, James Cooper, Jr., Barry Spehn, LaCaje Hill, Christine Lesinski, and Beth Libby.
3. Council Comments, General Announcements, and Proclamations
Councilmember Killman responded to public comments relating to a land sale on Bigler Road, Finland’s approach to homelessness, and a desire to address repetitive public comments regarding matters that the City Council cannot address.
Councilmember Roberts expressed her appreciation for being invited to partake in the Ramadan Iftar dinner at SIU.
Mayor Pro Tem Loos agreed with the idea of limiting public comments to matters that the City Council can address.
4. Public Hearings and Special Reports
5. Consent Agenda
Councilmember Killman explained that no conflict of interest exists with her vote on agenda item 5.4.
MOTION: Approve the Consent Agenda as Presented
Motion by Clare Killman, second by Dawn Roberts
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yea: Dawn Roberts, Brian Stanfield, Clare Killman, Adam Loos
1. Approval of Minutes from the Regular City Council Meeting of February 24, 2026
2. Approval of Warrant for Period Ending 02/27/2026 in the Amount of $1,426,378.71
3. Approval of Wells Fargo Warrant for the Period Ending 01/31/2026 FY 2026 Warrant #WF 01/2026 in the Amount of $174,080.53
4. A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Jackson County Board to Provide Animal Shelter Services
5. Award of Contract for North Oakland Avenue Watermain Replacement (Main to Willow) to Scott Escue Construction, LLC, of Cobden, Illinois in the Amount of $771,231.00
6. Approve the Purchase of Rock Salt through the State of Illinois Joint Purchasing Program for FY2027
7. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into an Agreement with Hutchison Engineering, Inc. in the Amount of $81,756 for Phase III Engineering/ Construction Inspection Services for the Pleasant Hill Road Reconstruction Project (CIP ST1502)
8. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Contract with Hutchison Engineering, Inc in the Amount of $106,115 for Phase III/Construction Inspection for the Piles Fork Greenway Reconstruction (CIP OS1703)
9. Ordinance Authorizing a Budget Adjustment to the FY 2026 Water and Sewer Fund Budget in the Amount of $275,134 for Various Water & Sewer Operating Costs
10. A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Enter Into a Professional Services Agreement for Energy Audits of City-Owned Buildings
6. General Business
1. Ordinance Requiring Rental Property Owners to Maintain Mailboxes
Council remarked on damage that had occurred to mailboxes following the snowstorm, expressed appreciation for this Ordinance coming before the Council, highlighted specific locations that have been causing challenges, and inquired about the penalty for noncompliance.
Barry Spehn recommended that house numbers on mailboxes be 4″ high.
MOTION: Approve an ordinance requiring landlords to maintain mailboxes at all rental properties in Carbondale
Motion by Dawn Roberts, second by Brian Stanfield
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yea: Dawn Roberts, Brian Stanfield, Clare Killman, Adam Loos
2. An Ordinance Approving a Text Amendment to Title 15 Relative to Retail Revitalization Overlay and Other Commercial District Uses
Council requested additional details about Event Centers and commented on the Use tables.
MOTION: Adopt An Ordinance Approving a Text Amendment to Title 15 Relative to Retail Revitalization Overlay and Other Commercial District Uses
Motion by Clare Killman, second by Dawn Roberts
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yea: Dawn Roberts, Brian Stanfield, Clare Killman, Adam Loos
7. Executive Session
8. Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was declared adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
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