City of Murphysboro City Council met Dec. 23.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
1. Call to Order, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Consideration of Minutes – December 9, 2025
4. Committee/Commission Reports
a. Budget & Finance – Chairman W.J. Pittman
Old Business
New Business
Consideration of Accounts Payable Registers
Presentation of Financial Reports by Scott Evans, Budget Officer
Review and Consideration of Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2026
Review and Consideration of Proposed Tax Levy for Calendar Year 2025 Payable 2026
Public Comment
b. Building & Grounds – Chairman Mike Austin
Old Business
New Business
Public Comment
c. Community Relations – Chairman Jance Curry-Witzman
Old Business
New Business
Public Comment
d. Public Improvement – Chairman Don Gladden
Old Business
New Business
Consideration of Ordinance Amending Chapter 6 – Buildings, adding Article VII- Solar Energy Systems
Public Comment
e. Public Works – Chairman Gary McComb
Old Business
New Business
Consideration of Ordinance Authorizing Loan Agreement with IEPA for Cellular Read Water Meters
Consideration of Resolution Authorizing a Representative to Sign Loan Documents with IEPA for Cellular Read Water Meters
Consideration of Resolution for 2026 Motor Fuel General Maintenance
Public Comment
f. Public Safety – Chairman John Erbes
Old Business
New Business
Public Comment
g. Personnel – Chairman Barbara Hughes
Old Business
New Business
Public Comment
5. Mayors Report
6. Council Member Requests
7. Department Head Requests
8. Executive Session
a. Consideration of Purchase of Property
9. Adjournment



