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City of Fulton City Council met Feb. 24.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

1. Call to order the Council meeting for the City of Fulton.

2. Roll Call

3. Pledge of Allegiance

4. Presentations - Ryan Eissens will present to the Council his plans for duplex/townhouse construction on the Unity property.

Dan Dolan to address the Council regarding his new project and request for a Liquor License.

5. Appointments - The City of Fulton is pleased to announce the appointment of three key leadership positions, marking a new chapter in the city's administration and public service. Chad Hermes has been named Chief of Police, Eric Sikkema has been promoted from Public Works Director to City Administrator, and Aley Hamling has been named Business Manager. (page 5)

6. Recognition -

7. Communication from Visitors (Any communication that is NOT on the agenda for consideration.)

8. Consent Agenda (All items in the consent agenda will be enacted by a single motion and roll call vote. Any item may be removed upon request by the Mayor or any Aldermen and considered individually after all other items of business on the consent agenda.)

Approve Regular Meeting Minutes from February 10, 2025, City Council Meeting (pages 6-8)

Approve the January 31, 2025, Treasurer's Report (pages 9-16)

CURRENT BUSINESS -

9. Motion to Approve the Resolution for Maintenance Under the Illinois Highway Code (MFT) (pages 17-26)

10. Motion to Approve the purchase of a 2024 Chevy Truck for the Fulton Police Department from Karl Chevrolet in the amount of $71,000.00 turn-key. Build upgrade to patrol plus docking station, Axon camera, prisoner cage and rifle rack.

11. Motion to Approve the Petition to Vacate an Alley. Ron Baker property at 611 6th Avenue, Fulton.

12. Motion to Approve and Vote on the split of the Cannabis Funds, 50% for Infrastructure and 50% transfer to the General Fund for the 2025/2026 budget.

13. Motion to Approve the Zoning Appeal Petition for Paul and Michele Figie, 1709 4th Street, Fulton, IL. (pages 27-28) (Zoning Officer Wherry)

Committee of the Whole - Discussion

1. Continue Discussion - One-Way or Two-Way 4th Street. Eric Sikkema has included traffic numbers for traffic alone on 4th Street. (page 29) (vote March 10)

2. Continue Discussion - 2025/2026 Budget Review (vote March 10, 2025)

3. Continue Discussion - Dan Dolan Liquor License.

4. Discussion - Payroll Schedule (page 30) (Aley)

5. Continue Discussion - Zoning Board of Appeals member's compensation.

6. Discussion - Marina appraisal?

1. Committee Reports

A. Finance - Joint Personnel & Finance Committee Meetings February 3 and February 7, 2025.

B. Personnel -

C. Economic Development -

D. Parks & Rec -

E. Public Safety-

F. Marina

G. Tourism –

H. Zoning

1. Liquor Committee - (page 33) (LCC Grant will have a report)

Reminders for the future: Tourism Director, Sidewalks & Streets, Upgrade City's Water Billing Software, NIMS, Emergency Plan

2. Mayor Pro Tem's Report

3. Aldermen Comments

4. Chief of Police Report

5. Public Works Director Report

6. Historical Society Report (page 34)

7. Business Manager's Report

8. Community Service Officer Report (page 35)

9. Motion to go into Closed Session for discussion of personnel, litigation, or property.

10. Motion to return to Regular Meeting.

11. Motion to Approve and Vote on the Release of Closed Sessions.

12. Motion to Adjourn.

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