City of Macomb City Council met April 6.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
PLEDGE
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC HEARING
1. Notice to conduct a Public Hearing on the City of Macomb’s Ordinance Amending Fiscal Year 25-26 Annual Budget, and Ordinance for Fiscal Year 26-27 Annual Budget beginning May 1, 2026, and ending April 30, 2027.
Publication notice 3/27/2026, Community News Brief.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Citizens wishing to address the City Council on matters germane to the agenda of the meetings will be limited to 3 minutes and are asked to be brief and concise in making their remarks. Comments submitted by mail or email will not be read aloud but a copy will be provided to each member of the Council and made a part of the minutes.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Minutes of the Macomb City Council meeting held on Monday, March 16, 2026, and the Committee of the Whole meetings held on Monday, March 23, and 30, 2026.
2. Monthly Reports: Grants (February-March)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Consideration to Remove Tabled Ordinance Approving a Commercial Lease Agreement for 1 East Side Square.
Final action is in order.
2. Consideration to Approve Ordinance Approving a Commercial Lease Agreement for 1 East Side Square.
The ordinance will be presented for second reading and final action.
3. Consideration of an Ordinance to Create a Special Event Liquor License for Macomb Heritage Days Festival to be held in Chandler Park, 148 E. Carroll St., on June 25, 26, 27, 2026.
The ordinance will be presented for second reading and final action.
4. Consideration of an Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of Certain Personal Property (Equipment and Vehicles) Owned by the City of Macomb.
The ordinance will be presented for second reading and final action.
5. Consideration of an Ordinance for Public Transportation Applicant.
The ordinance will be presented for second reading and final action.
6. Other unfinished business.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Consideration to Adopt a Resolution Declaring Surplus Revenue in the Macomb West Side TIF District Special Tax Allocation Fund and Authorizing Payment of that Surplus Revenue to the McDonough County Treasurer for Distribution to Affected Taxing Districts on a Pro Rata Basis for Tax Year 2024 Payable 2025.
A copy of the resolution is in the packet. Final action is in order.
2. Consideration to Adopt a Resolution for Maintenance Under the Illinois Highway Code. A copy of the resolution is attached. Final action is in order.
3. Consideration to Accept the Local Public Agency General Maintenance Estimation of Costs $685,800.00 for the Fiscal Year beginning May 1, 2026, and ending April 30, 2027.
A copy of estimated maintenance costs is attached. Final action is in order.
4. Consideration to Authorize Intent to Approve Leander Construction as the Lowest Responsible, Responsive bidder for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Phase II-B in the amount of $3,554,900.00.
Final action is in order.
5. Consideration to Authorize Intent to Approve Municipal Well & Pump as the Responsible, Responsive bidder for the Remote Well Installations Project in the amount of $2,778,831.90.
Bid Recommendation letter from Maurer-Stutz is provided in the packet. Final action is in order.
6. Consideration to Authorize Intent to Approve River City Construction, LLC as the Lowest Responsible, Responsive bidder for the Water Treatment Plant New Facility in the amount of $35,498,000.00.
Final action is in order.
7. Consideration to Authorize Waiving the Bid Process for the purchase and installation of (24) Window Sashes for City Hall.
Final action is in order.
8. Consideration to Approve the purchase and installation of (24) Window Sashes from Pella Window for City Hall in the amount of $30,372.70.
A copy of the original memo and quote is in the packet. This was discussed at Committee of the Whole.
Final action is in order.
9. Consideration to Approve Updated Fee Schedule for Spring Lake Park beginning May 1, 2026.
A copy of the fee schedule is in the packet. Final action is in order.
10. Consideration of an Ordinance Approving the City of Macomb’s Amended Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
A copy of the ordinance is in the packet. Attorney Scalf will present for first reading.
11. Consideration of an Ordinance Approving the City of Macomb’s Budget for Fiscal Year beginning May 1, 2026, and ending on April 30, 2027.
A copy of the ordinance is in the packet. Attorney Scalf will present for first reading.
12. Consideration of an Ordinance Amending the City Fee Schedule and Associated Sections of the Macomb Municipal Code.
A copy of the ordinance is in the packet. Attorney Scalf will present for first reading.
13. Consideration of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 14 of the Macomb Municipal Code to Create a Business Registration Program.
A copy of the ordinance is in the packet. Attorney Scalf will present for first reading.
14. Consideration of an Ordinance Amending Section 13-5 of the Macomb Municipal Code pertaining to Late Rental Registration Fees.
A copy of the ordinance is in the packet. Attorney Scalf will present for first reading.
15. Consideration to Adopt a Resolution for West Side TIF Rehabilitation Program.
A copy of the resolution is in the packet. Final action is in order.
16. Consideration to Adopt a Resolution for the East Side TIF Rehabilitation Program.
A copy of the resolution is in the packet. Final action is in order.
17. Consideration to Adopt a Resolution for the Downtown Facade Program.
A copy of the Resolution and Memorandum is in the packet. Final action is in order.
18. Consideration to Approve Side Letter Agreement between the City of Macomb and the Teamsters, Chauffeurs and Helpers Local Union No. 627 Amending Appendix B effective May 1, 2026, Additional Cemetery Operator 1 Position.
A copy of the side letter is attached. This was recommended through the budget process. Final action is in order.
19. Other new business.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
ALDERMANIC REPORTS
MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS
EXECUTIVE SESSION
To consider information relative to:
1. Appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of an employee of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, pursuant to Sec. 2(c) (1) of the Open Meetings Act.
2. Collective Bargaining matters between the public body and its employees or representatives or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees, pursuant to Sec. 2(c) (2) of the Open Meetings Act.
3. The purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body, pursuant to Sec. 2(c) (5) of the Open Meetings Act.
4. The setting of a price for sale or lease of property owned by the public body, pursuant to Sec. 2(c) (6) of the Open Meetings Act.
5. Pending or probable litigation, pursuant to Sec. 2(c) (11) of the Open Meetings Act.Â
COUNCIL ADJOURNMENT
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