El Paso public meetings in 2023

City Council

The El Paso City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and agreements, including adopting the Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act, amending the personnel code for personal leave, and approving license and cost-sharing agreements for antenna installations on water towers. They will also discuss a sales tax incentive payment to a local dealership and the acceptance of sewer infrastructure in a subdivision. Public comment is allowed in person only.

• Ordinance #1071: Adopt Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act
• Ordinance #1072: Amend personnel code chapter 75-11.3 personal leave
• License agreement with Terry Giosta d/b/a Home Shop for antennas on north water tower
• Agreement with Woodford County for water tower roof handrail (Halo) on south water tower
• Sales tax incentive payment of $50,000 to McGrath Highway Chevrolet GMC for 2023

City Council

The El Paso City Council is holding a work session with a single discussion item: Council Members' Goals for the City. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including call to order, pledge, roll call, and approval of the agenda.

• Discussion of Council Members' Goals for the City

City Council

The El Paso City Council will hold its regular meeting on December 4, 2023, at 7:00 PM. The agenda includes a discussion on possibly changing Ordinance #115-7 to allow pigs within city limits, a request from a resident. The council will also discuss and possibly approve a new health insurance policy with Blue Cross and Blue Shield at a cost of $266,117.76, a 2.76% increase from the current policy. The meeting will also include the swearing in of a new police officer and routine consent agenda items.

• Discussion to possibly change Ordinance #115-7 to allow pigs in the city
• Discussion and possible approval of new health insurance policy with Blue Cross and Blue Shield for $266,117.76 (2.76% increase from $258,561.68)
• Swearing in of new Police Officer Jason Keeling
• Approval of minutes from November 20, 2023 meeting
• Approval of Register of Bills from November 21 to December 4, 2023

City Council

The El Paso City Council is meeting to consider routine approvals including meeting minutes, bills, and treasury reports, as well as new business on insurance renewals. They will also discuss and possibly approve the purchase of real property in a closed session. Public comment is allowed in person only.

• Consideration of general insurance and workers compensation renewal with Assured Partners for Jan 1, 2024 to Jan 1, 2025
• Consideration of medical insurance renewal for Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2025
• Approval of minutes from Oct 16, 2023 City Council and Audit Committee meetings
• Approval of Register of Bills from Oct 17 to Nov 20, 2023
• Possible purchase of real property (discussed in executive session)

City Council

The El Paso City Council will hold its regular meeting on November 6, 2023, with items including approval of the annual financial report, a School Resource Officer contract with El Paso Gridley School District #11, and selection of a contractor for the South Water Tower. The agenda also includes consent items (minutes and bills) and a possible executive session to discuss real property purchase or lease.

• Acceptance of the City of El Paso Annual Financial Report (Audit) for year ended April 30, 2023
• Discussion and possible approval of a School Resource Officer (SRO) contract with El Paso Gridley School District #11
• Discussion and possible approval of a contractor for the South Water Tower at 540 E. Main Street
• Approval of minutes from October 16, 2023, and Register of Bills from October 17 to November 6, 2023
• Possible executive session to discuss purchase or lease of real property (5 ILCS 120/2 Exception C5)

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee will meet to discuss and potentially recommend approval of the City of El Paso Annual Financial Report for the year ended April 30, 2023.

• Discussion and possible recommendation to approve the Annual Financial Report (Audit) for the year ended April 30, 2023

City Council

The El Paso City Council is holding its regular meeting on October 16, 2023, at 7:00 PM. The agenda includes approval of minutes, bills, and treasury report, plus reports from staff and council members. No major policy decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Approval of minutes for October 2, 2023 City Council and Parks and Recreation Committee meetings
• Approval of Register of Bills from October 2 to October 16, 2023
• Approval of Treasury Report for September 2023
• Public comments allowed in person only

Parks & Recreation Committee

The El Paso Parks and Recreation Committee is meeting to discuss four items: the bathroom at Cornbelt Park, raising the cleaning deposit for the Community Building when alcohol is involved, a contract between the recreation building and a basketball league, and having concerts in the parks next summer. All items are listed as discussions, not final decisions.

• Discussion on the bathroom at Cornbelt Park
• Discussion on raising the deposit for cleaning Community Building when alcohol is involved
• Discussion on a contract between the recreation building and a basketball league
• Discussion on having concerts in the parks next summer

City Council

The El Paso City Council is meeting to consider routine approvals and a proposed ordinance amending building permit fees for solar energy systems. Public comment is allowed in person only. The meeting is accessible via Zoom.

• Ordinance #1070 amending Chapter 244 of the Municipal Code regarding building permit fees for solar energy systems
• Approval of minutes from August 21, 2023 City Council meeting
• Approval of Register of Bills from August 22 to September 4, 2023
• Approval of Register of Bills from September 5 to September 18, 2023
• Approval of Treasury Report for August 2023

City Council

The El Paso City Council will consider a recommendation from the Water and Sewer Committee to increase water and sewer rates by 5% to 7%, and to adjust the bill allocation to 65% water and 35% sewer. The council will also set 2024 meeting dates and approve a September bill payment schedule. Public comments are allowed in person only.

• Water and sewer rate increase of 5-7% with bill split 65% water / 35% sewer
• Approval of meeting dates for calendar year 2024
• Approval of bill payment on September 5th with register submitted September 18th
• Consent agenda includes minutes from August 7th and register of bills from August 8-21

The City Council approved a 7.5% increase in water and sewer rates and adjusted the billing ratio to 65% for water and 35% for sewer. Council also approved the 2024 meeting calendar and a specific bill payment date for September. The consent agenda, including a register of bills for $128,580.01, was approved.

• Approved 7.5% increase to water and sewer rates (all ayes)
• Adjusted billing ratio to 65% water and 35% sewer (all ayes)
• Approved 2024 City Council meeting calendar with January 8 date (all ayes)
• Approved paying bills on September 5, 2024 (all ayes)
• Approved August 7, 2023, City Council and Water/Sewer Committee minutes (all ayes)
• Approved Register of Bills for $128,580.01 (all ayes)

Water & Sewer Committee

The Water & Sewer Committee will meet to discuss potential recommendations regarding water rates and billing adjustments. The agenda includes reviewing a specific bill request and the authority to adjust delinquent charges.

• Discussion of a possible recommendation to waive or reduce a $489.00 water bill at 4 Memory Lane
• Discussion regarding a possible recommendation for changing the water rate
• Discussion on changing the discretion of the Sewer and Water Department head and City Administrator to adjust water bills from $100.00 to $250.00

The committee recommended changing the water and sewer rate percentages and increasing the bill adjustment limit for city administrators. They also approved a partial reduction of a specific water bill for a resident.

• Reduced water bill at 4 Memory Lane by the sewer amount of $243.54 (Voice vote: all ayes)
• Recommended adjusting rates to 65% water and 35% sewer starting November 1, 2023 (Voice vote: all ayes)
• Recommended increasing the bill adjustment limit for the City Administrator or Acting Administrator from $100.00 to $250.00 (Voice vote: all ayes)

City Council

The El Paso City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and fee changes, including raising the Director of Public Service's authorized expenditure limit from $1,500 to $10,000, adopting a wind turbine zoning amendment, and rezoning 570 E. Jefferson from industrial to general business. They will also discuss a resident's complaint about a property at 402 E. Second Street and a proposed increase in building permit fees from $25 to $100. The agenda includes routine consent items like minutes and financial reports.

• Ordinance 1067: raise Director of Public Service expenditure cap from $1,500 to $10,000
• Ordinance 1068: amend Chapter 315 zoning for wind turbines and wind farms
• Ordinance 1069: rezone 570 E. Jefferson from I-industrial to C2-general business
• Building permit fee increase from $25 to $100, effective September 1, 2023
• Discussion of property condition at 402 E. Second Street

The City Council approved three ordinances regarding expenditure limits, wind farm zoning, and a specific property rezoning. The council also voted to increase the building permit fee. A consent agenda including the register of bills was approved.

• Approved Ordinance 1067 increasing Director of Public Service expenditure limits to $10,000 (All Ayes)
• Approved Ordinance 1068 amending Municipal Code zoning for wind turbines and wind farms (All Ayes)
• Approved Ordinance 1069 rezoning 570 E Jefferson Street from I-Industrial to C2-general business district (All Ayes)
• Increased Building Permit Fee from $25.00 to $100.00 effective September 1, 2023 (All Ayes)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Register of Bills for $222,098.23 (All Ayes)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a rezoning request from Carl Miller to change property at 570 E. Jefferson Street from Industrial to C-2 Commercial-General Business District. The board will also discuss a possible recommendation for an ordinance amending the municipal code regarding wind turbines and windfarms.

• Rezoning request for 570 E. Jefferson Street from I (Industrial) to C-2 (Commercial-General Business District)
• Discussion of ordinance amending Chapter 315 of the El Paso Municipal Code regarding wind turbines and windfarms

The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended that the City Council approve a rezoning request for a property at 570 E. Jefferson Street. The board also recommended the approval of an ordinance amendment regarding wind turbines and windfarms.

• Recommended City Council approve rezoning 570 E. Jefferson Street from I (Industrial) to C-2 (Commercial-General Business District) (All ayes)
• Recommended City Council approve ordinance amendment to Chapter 315 of the El Paso Municipal Code regarding zoning-wind turbines and windfarms (All ayes)

City Council

The City Council approved Ordinance No. 1065 to levy corporate taxes for the current year. The council also passed Ordinance No. 1066 to amend municipal code regarding city park hours and appointed John Landrus to the Zoning Board.

• Approved appointment of John Landrus to the Zoning Board (All ayes)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1065 levying corporate taxes (All ayes)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1066 amending city park hours (4-1)
• Approved Consent Agenda including June 19 minutes and $143,427.07 Register of Bills (All ayes)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a rezoning request to change property at 570 E. Jefferson Street from Industrial to Commercial-General Business District. The board will also discuss Ordinance 1064, which proposes amendments to the municipal code regarding wind turbines and windfarms.

• Rezoning request for Carl Miller at 570 E. Jefferson Street from I (Industrial) to C-2 (Commercial-General Business District)
• Discussion of Ordinance 1064 amending Chapter 315 regarding wind turbines and windfarms

The June 29, 2023, meeting was cancelled because there were not enough members present to establish a quorum. No substantive decisions were made.

City Council

The El Paso City Council is meeting to consider Ordinance #1065, which would decrease the number of liquor licenses in the city. They will also discuss pre-approving payment of city bills for late June to early July due to a reduced meeting schedule. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes, the treasury report, and bills.

• Ordinance #1065: amending municipal code to decrease liquor licenses
• Pre-approval of city bills from June 20 to July 3, 2023
• Approval of minutes from June 5, 2023 meeting
• Treasury Report for May 2023
• Register of Bills from June 6-19, 2023

The City Council approved Ordinance 1064 to reduce the number of liquor licenses. The council also approved the consent agenda and pre-authorized payment of bills for July 3, 2023.

• Approved Ordinance 1064 to decrease the number of liquor licenses (4-1)
• Approved consent agenda including June 5 minutes, Treasurer's report, and $355,110.33 Register of Bills (Voice vote all ayes)
• Pre-approved payment of City bills as of July 3, 2023 (Voice vote all ayes)

City Council

The El Paso City Council will hold its regular meeting, addressing old and new business. They will consider switching TNT Holding's liquor license from class J to class C, allowing on- and off-premises alcohol sales, and approve a $146,832.50 bid from Steffen's 3D Construction for motor fuel tax road work. The agenda also includes routine consent items like minutes, bills, and the treasury report.

• TNT Holding liquor license change from class J to class C
• Award of $146,832.50 bid to Steffen's 3D Construction for MFT road work
• Approval of May 15, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approval of Register of Bills from May 16 to June 5, 2023
• Approval of corrected Treasury Report for April 2023

The City Council approved a construction proposal for Motor Fuel Tax usage and granted a liquor license change for TNT Holding. The council also approved the consent agenda, including the register of bills for $470,289.75.

• Approved $146,832.50 bid by Steffen’s #3D Construction, Inc. for Motor Fuel Tax usage (All Ayes)
• Approved replacing TNT’s Class J liquor license with a Class C liquor license (All Ayes)
• Approved consent agenda including May 15 minutes, Treasurer's report, and $470,289.75 register of bills (All Ayes)

City Council

The El Paso City Council is holding its regular meeting on May 15, 2023. The agenda includes the swearing-in of newly elected and appointed council members, as well as new police officers. The council will also consider approving the previous meeting's minutes, the April treasury report, and the register of bills. A presentation on the new recreation building is scheduled.

• Swearing in of newly elected Council Members George William Moore and Ronald Howard
• Swearing in of newly appointed Council Member Joshua Ragusa
• Swearing in of new Police Officers Adam Sweeney and Stefanie Morgan
• Presentation on the new recreation building by Director Colton Scott
• Approval of minutes, treasury report, and register of bills

The City Council approved the appointment of Joshua Ragusa to fill a vacancy in Ward II. The council also swore in newly elected and appointed officials following the April 4, 2023 election.

• Approved appointment of Joshua Ragusa as Alderman for Ward II (All ayes)
• Approved April 24, 2023 meeting minutes (All ayes)
• Approved Treasurer's report for month ending April 30, 2023 (All ayes)
• Approved Register of Bills for $245,019.05 (All ayes)

City Council

The City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2024 budget and adjustments for Fiscal 2023. Council also passed ordinances regarding the city zoning map, nuisances, and solid waste. Additionally, liquor license renewals for seven local businesses were approved.

• Approved FY 2024 Operating & Capital Budget and FY 2023 adjustments (All ayes)
• Passed Ordinance 1061 amending the Zoning Map (All ayes)
• Passed Ordinance 1062 amending Nuisances regulations (3-1)
• Passed Ordinance 1063 amending Solid Waste regulations (3-1)
• Approved liquor license renewals for Minit Mart, LLC (All ayes)
• Approved liquor license renewals for L. Perey Tucker Post 6026 (All ayes)
• Approved liquor license renewals for American Dream Pizza Co. (All ayes)
• Approved liquor license renewals for El Paso Mexican Restaurant, Gander Inc., Sunshine One LLC, and Local Tap LLC (All ayes)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee met to review a proposed budget presented by City Clerk David Fever. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during the meeting.

City Council

The El Paso City Council will consider routine consent agenda items, renew liquor licenses for two businesses, act on a Beautification Committee recommendation to hire Koos Nursery for the Front Street Project, and vote on a Zoning Board recommendation to rezone property at 170 E. Clay Street from AG to A-2. Public comment is allowed in person only.

• Renewal of liquor licenses for Kirby Foods Inc. dba El Paso IGA (Class E and G) and Casey's Retail Company (Class E and G)
• Possible approval to hire Koos Nursery for planting boxes for the Front Street Project
• Rezoning request by Mason Barr for Lots 1-4, Block 19, Bestor & Bays Addition, 170 E. Clay Street, from AG to A-2
• Approval of minutes from March 20 City Council, March 30 Zoning Board, and March 30 Beautification Committee meetings
• Approval of Register of Bills from March 21 to April 3, 2023

The City Council approved a zoning change for a property on E Clay Street and renewed liquor licenses for two businesses. The council also contracted Koos Nursery for tree pit planting on Front and Elm Streets.

• Approved liquor license renewals for Kirby Foods Inc. DBA El Paso IGA (all ayes)
• Approved liquor license renewals for Casey’s Retail Company (all ayes)
• Approved contract for Koos Nursery to plant tree pits on North side of Front and Elm Streets (all ayes)
• Approved rezoning of 170 E Clay Street from Agriculture to A-2 (all ayes)
• Approved Register of Bills in the amount of $457,701.54 (all ayes)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a rezoning request from Mason Barr. The proposal seeks to rezone Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4 from Agricultural (AG) to Residential Single Family - Older Development (A-2).

• Rezoning request for 170 E. Clay Street (Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 of Bestor & Bays Addn)

The Zoning Board of Appeals reviewed a request from Mason Barr to rezone four lots at 170 E. Clay Street. The board voted to recommend that the City Council approve the change from Agriculture (AG) to Residential – Single Family – older Development (A-2).

• Recommended approval of rezoning 170 E. Clay Street from AG to A-2 (unanimous voice vote)

Beautification Committee

The committee will review and discuss two different landscaping proposals. These proposals are intended for the Front Street Sidewalk Project.

• Review of two landscaping proposals for the Front Street Sidewalk Project

The committee reviewed two proposals for the Front Street Sidewalk Project. They voted to recommend John Koos' proposal to the City Council, provided specific changes to the recommended trees and shrubs are made.

• Approved recommendation of John Koos' $14,350 proposal for Front Street Sidewalk Project landscaping (Voice vote: all ayes)

City Council

The El Paso City Council will consider renewing liquor licenses for three businesses and discuss a possible change to TNT Holding's license class. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, treasury report, and bills, plus public comments and staff reports.

• Renewal of liquor licenses for Freedom Oil Company (Classes C, F, I), TNT Holding LLC (Class J), and El Paso Antique Mall LLC (Classes B, H, I)
• Discussion on TNT Holding switching from Class J to Class C liquor license
• Approval of minutes from March 6, 2023 City Council meeting
• Approval of Treasury Report for February 2023
• Approval of Register of Bills from March 7-20, 2023

The City Council approved the renewal of liquor licenses for Freedom Oil Company, TNT Holdings LLC, and El Paso Antique Mall LLC. The council also approved the consent agenda, including a register of bills totaling $53,337.87.

• Approved renewal of liquor licenses for Freedom Oil Company classes C, F & I (All Ayes)
• Approved renewal of liquor licenses for TNT Holdings DBA The Legacy Building class J (All Ayes)
• Approved renewal of liquor licenses for El Paso Antique Mall LLC classes B, H & I (All Ayes)
• Approved consent agenda including $53,337.87 register of bills (All Ayes)

City Council

The El Paso City Council will consider several zoning-related items, including a variance request for a detention basin, and three ordinance amendments regarding subdivisions, wind turbines, and livestock. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a bill register. Public comment is allowed in person only.

• Variance request by N & J Investments l LLC for 195 E. Front Street and Chestnut Street to allow no setback for a detention basin
• Ordinance 1058 amending Chapter 260 on subdivision of land
• Ordinance 1059 amending Chapter 315 on wind turbines and wind farms
• Ordinance 1060 amending Chapter 315 on raising of livestock
• Approval of minutes for Feb. 20 City Council and Mar. 2 Zoning Board meetings, and Register of Bills Feb. 21–Mar. 6

The City Council approved three municipal code amendments regarding land subdivision, wind turbines, and livestock. The council also granted a zoning variance for a detention basin at 195 E Front Street and approved the register of bills.

• Approved register of bills for $311,146.57 (Voice vote)
• Approved area variance request for N & J Investments LLC at 195 E Front Street (All ayes)
• Passed Ordinance 1058 amending land subdivision rules (All ayes)
• Passed Ordinance 1059 amending zoning for wind turbines and wind farms (All ayes)
• Passed Ordinance 1060 amending zoning for raising of livestock (All ayes)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a variance request for a detention basin at 195 E. Front Street, discuss an ordinance amending subdivision rules, and discuss two zoning amendments — one for wind turbines and wind farms, and one for raising livestock. The board may make recommendations on all items.

• Variance request for N & J Investments I LLC to allow zero setback from east property line for a detention basin at 195 E. Front Street and Chestnut Street
• Discussion and possible recommendation of Ordinance 1058, amending Chapter 260 (subdivision of land)
• Discussion and possible recommendation of Ordinance 1059, amending Chapter 315 (wind turbines and wind farms)
• Discussion and possible recommendation of Ordinance 1060, amending Chapter 315 (raising of livestock)

The Zoning Board recommended approval for a detention basin setback variance and amendments to municipal codes regarding land subdivision and wind turbines. A recommendation for an ordinance regarding the raising of livestock was approved contingent on obtaining a variance.

• Recommended approval of area variance for N & J Investments I LLC at 195 E. Front Street and Chestnut Street (all ayes)
• Recommended City Council approve Ordinance 1058 amending land subdivision code (all ayes)
• Recommended City Council approve Ordinance 1059 amending wind turbine and wind farm zoning (all ayes)
• Recommended City Council approve Ordinance 1060 regarding raising of livestock provided a variance is obtained (all ayes)

City Council

The El Paso City Council is meeting to consider routine items including approval of minutes, treasury report, and bills. They will also decide on a license agreement with TNT Holding LLC for a stairway installation and a Motor Fuel Tax resolution for FY2023 general maintenance under IDOT for $153,736.82. Public comment is allowed in person only.

• License agreement with TNT Holding LLC for stairway to building basement
• Motor Fuel Tax Resolution for FY2023 General Maintenance (IDOT) for $153,736.82
• Approval of minutes from February 6, 2023 meeting
• Treasury Report for January 2023
• Register of Bills from February 7-20, 2023

The City Council approved a Motor Fuel Tax resolution for general maintenance and a license agreement with TNT Holdings LLC. The council also approved the consent agenda, including the register of bills and previous meeting minutes.

• Approved MFT Resolution for FY 2023 General Maintenance for $153,736.82 (all ayes)
• Approved license agreement with TNT Holdings LLC for basement stairway installation (all ayes)
• Approved consent agenda including February 6, 2023 minutes and $71,1037.74 register of bills (all ayes)
• Approved meeting agenda (all ayes)

City Council

The El Paso City Council will hold its regular meeting, primarily considering a Master Service Agreement for Professional Services with Giffin Engineering, Inc. The agenda also includes routine consent items (approval of minutes and bills), public comments, and reports from staff. The council will adjourn to executive session to discuss real property purchase/lease and employee matters.

• Consideration of Master Service Agreement for Professional Services with Giffin Engineering, Inc.
• Approval of minutes from January 16, 2023 City Council and Beautification Committee meetings
• Approval of Register of Bills from January 17 to February 6, 2023
• Executive session to discuss real property purchase or lease (5 ILCS 120/2 C5)
• Executive session to discuss employee appointment, employment, compensation (5 ILCS 120/2 C1)

The City Council approved a Master Service Agreement for professional services with Giffin Engineering Inc. The council also approved the consent agenda, including the register of bills. No action was taken following an executive session regarding real property and employee compensation.

• Approved Master Service Agreement with Giffin Engineering Inc. (All ayes)
• Approved Register of Bills for $453,578.91 (All ayes)
• Approved January 16, 2023 Council and Beautification Committee minutes (All ayes)

Beautification Committee

The El Paso Beautification Committee will meet to discuss and possibly recommend landscaping for the Front Street Sidewalk Project. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

• Discussion and possible recommendation for landscaping on Front Street Sidewalk Project

The committee discussed filling boxes in new sidewalks. Three landscape company representatives were requested to submit plans and estimates by the end of February.

• Requested proposals from three landscape companies by the end of February

City Council

The El Paso City Council is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda for routine approvals and a discussion on promoting paperless billing and autopay for monthly water bills. Public comment is allowed in person only.

• Discussion on paperless billing and autopay for monthly water bills
• Approval of minutes from January 2, 2023 meeting
• Approval of Register of Bills from January 3-16, 2023
• Approval of Treasury Report for December 2022

The City Council approved the January 2 meeting minutes and a register of bills totaling $64,631.40. Members agreed to promote paperless billing and auto-pay for water bills. No other substantive legislative actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (all ayes)
• Approved January 2, 2023 meeting minutes (all ayes)
• Approved Register of Bills for $64,631.40 (all ayes)
• Approved Treasurer's report for month ending December 31, 2022 (all ayes)
• Agreed to promote paperless billing and auto-pay for water bills

City Council

The El Paso City Council is holding its regular meeting on January 2, 2023, at City Hall. The agenda includes approval of previous meeting minutes and a register of bills, public comments, and reports from city staff. The council will also adjourn to executive session to discuss closed meeting minutes and employee matters, and may vote on whether to unseal or delete old recordings.

• Approval of minutes from December 19, 2022 City Council meeting
• Approval of Register of Bills from December 20, 2022 to January 2, 2023
• Executive session to review closed meeting minutes and discuss employee appointment/compensation
• Possible action on unsealing, remaining sealed, or deleting recordings over 18 months old

The City Council approved the unsealing of executive minutes and the deletion of recordings for several meetings from 2017 through 2021. The council also approved the consent agenda, including a register of bills totaling $401,783.38.

• Approved agenda (Voice vote all ayes)
• Approved consent agenda including December 19, 2022 minutes and $401,783.38 register of bills (Voice vote all ayes)
• Approved unsealing of executive minutes and deletion of recordings for meetings between July 17, 2017 and March 1, 2021 (Roll call vote all ayes)
• Decided to keep executive minutes sealed for 19 specific meetings between August 21, 2017 and January 2, 2023 (Roll call vote all ayes)