West Central Reporter

City of Bushnell City Council met June 16.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

Mayor Norton called the meeting to order

The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was given.

Roll Call

Ald. Carla Promisson -P    Ald. Greg Yocum -P 

Ald. Stacey Allen –P 

Ald. Kim Havens -P            Ald. Mike Burkholder –P 

Ald. Rene Ford – A             Ald. Shaun Ellis -P 

Mayor Dave Norton - P 

Utility Manager Joe Fosdyck - P

City Clerk Teresa Ebbert - P

 Police Chief Justin Hood-P

Treasurer Betsy Rench –P 

Street Superintendent David Raymond-P

City Attorney Nick Tinsman-P

Mayor Norton appointed Janice Fowler to fill the Alderman Ward 2 seat, she was sworn in by City Clerk Teresa Ebbert

Treasurer

*Nothing to report

Consent Agenda

Ald. Yocum made a motion to approve the consent agenda which includes.

Approval of Minutes from June 2, 2025

Accept May Financial Report

Ald. Havens seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with the results as follows:

Ald. Promisson “aye”    Ald. Yocum “aye”

Ald. Fowler “aye”          Ald. Allen “aye”

Ald. Havens “aye”        Ald. Burkholder “aye”

Ald. Ford absent          Ald. Ellis “aye”

Where upon Mayor Norton declared the motion carried

Ad hoc (Mayor’s Report)

*Mayor Norton shared the news that he has a new grandson.

*Mayor Norton advised the new council members on the proper way to make agendas and when they need to be turned in.

Personnel/Finance/Budget

Ald. Havens made a motion to pass the 1st reading of the Grocery Tax Ordinance of 1%. Ald. Allen seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with the results as follows:

Ald. Fowler “aye”           Ald. Allen “aye”

Ald. Havens “aye”          Ald. Burkholder “aye”

Ald. Ford absent            Ald. Ellis “aye”

Ald. Yocum “aye”           Ald. Promisson “aye”

Where upon Mayor Norton declared the motion carried.

Ald. Havens made a motion to waive the 2nd reading of the Grocery Tax Ordinance. Ald. Allen seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with the results as follows:

Ald. Havens “aye”       Ald. Burkholder “aye”

Ald. Ford absent         Ald. Ellis “aye”

Ald. Yocum “aye”        Ald. Promisson “aye”

Ald. Allen “aye”           Ald. Fowler “aye”

Where upon Mayor Norton declared the motion carried.

*Next meeting 6/26/2025 4:00 @ City Hall

Public Works

*The committee recommended putting up Wast Eliminator Stations with bags at the 3 parks.

The council agreed with general consensus.

Ald. Yocum made a motion to put up No Parking Signs on E. Gridley from Crafford to Cole St. on the North side of the street. Ald. Allen seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with the results as Follows:

Ald. Ford absent            Ald. Ellis “aye”

Ald. Yocum “aye”           Ald. Promisson “aye”

Ald. Allen “aye”              Ald. Fowler “aye”

Ald. Burkholder “aye”     Ald. Havens “aye”

Where upon Mayor Norton declared the motion carried.

Ald. Yocum made a motion to change the speed limit signs at Lake Lawn from 25 mph to 15 mph with new Children playing signs. Ald. Allen seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with the results as follows:

Ald. Yocum “aye”           Ald. Promisson “aye”

Ald. Allen “aye”              Ald. Fowler “aye”

Ald. Burkholder “aye”    Ald. Havens “aye”

Ald. Ellis “aye”               Ald. Ford absent

Where upon Mayor Norton declared the motion carried.

Police/Liquor/ESDA

*VFW wants permission to block off alley and parking lot on June 25th for a band and alcohol in parking lot. The council agreed with general consensus.

*The radios will need upgraded in 2-4 years.

*Next meeting 6/19/2025 4:00 @ Complex

*Jeff Rench with ESDA reported he will be going over the recent siren report.

Parks/Recreation/Real Estate

*The committee is looking into connecting cameras to their phones at the Rec. Center in order to keep a closer eye on what is going on.

*They will be adding signs with information for members such as: Age limitations, membership Renewals, and reminders to not leave doors open.

*A shout out to GFL for a great job done with the town clean up.

* The YMCA donated a vehicle for the meals on wheels program.

Engineering Report

*Megan Crook with IMEG reported that the sledge dredging was done at the West Lagoon.

*Crook state they will have a preconstruction meeting with Laveridere for the Washington St. project.

*Lead Line Service inventory, they still have 160 unidentified.

Economic Development

*Nothing to report

MADECO

*Kim Pierce executive Director of IMEG stated the State of Illinois will be having a 250 yr. celebration.

*Pierce stated there is continued interest in the Locker plant.

*Archies is open and doing well.

*Enterprise Zone meeting at the end of the month.

Attorney’s Report/Ordinances & Resolutions

*City Attorney Nick Tinsman stated Peterson Healthcare is in bankruptcy and owes quite a bit to the utility office. He would like permission to get ahold of a bankruptcy attorney.

The council agreed with general consensus

Ald. Allen made a motion to adjourn

Meeting was adjourned at 6:13

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