Carbondale public meetings in 2022
19 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Police Pension Fund Board
The board approved the continuation of disability pension benefits for Christine Snyder and Daniel Rice following medical reviews. The board also approved the November 2022 treasurer's report and the minutes from the November 15, 2022 meeting.
- Approved continuation of Christine Snyder's disability pension benefit (unanimous roll call)
- Approved continuation of Daniel Rice's disability pension benefit (unanimous roll call)
- Approved November 2022 treasurer's report (acclamation)
- Approved November 15, 2022 meeting minutes (acclamation)
- Took no action on Jesse Ital's application for benefits
Board of Fire and Police Commissioners
The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will hold a special meeting to conduct closed oral interviews for entry-level police officer positions, discuss Chapter II, Section 1-D of the Governing Rules regarding internal candidate eligibility, and approve the 2023 regular meeting schedule. The meeting includes roll call, citizen comments, and approval of prior minutes.
- Closed meeting to conduct oral interviews for entry-level police officer
- Discussion of Chapter II, Section 1-D of Governing Rules on internal candidate eligibility
- Approval of regular meeting schedule for calendar year 2023
The Board approved the 2023 regular meeting schedule and the minutes from September 29, 2022. Members held a closed session to conduct oral interviews for entry-level police officers. The Board discussed potential revisions to internal candidate eligibility rules, but no formal action was taken on that item.
- Approved meeting minutes from September 29, 2022 (All ayes)
- Approved moving to closed session for entry-level police officer oral interviews (All ayes)
- Approved schedule of regular meeting dates for calendar year 2023 (All ayes)
Foreign Fire Insurance Board
The Board approved several equipment purchases, including fitness upgrades and a training reimbursement fund. A resolution regarding the Foreign Fire Insurance License Fee was tabled.
- Approved $7,500 training reimbursement fund (5-0)
- Approved $1,200 for two Seek Handheld TICs (5-0)
- Approved $14,500 for command car equipment (5-0)
- Approved $7,000 for fitness equipment upgrades (5-0)
- Approved $1,300 for Preplan software upgrade and data transfer (5-0)
- Approved $520 for Hose Monster purchase (5-0)
- Approved $250 for rope gear bag (5-0)
- Tabled IML Model Resolution: Foreign Fire Insurance License Fee
Sustainability Commission
The Commission unanimously approved a memorandum recommending City Council action regarding community gardens. The body also approved its 2023 meeting schedule and received a presentation on an Illinois EPA water quality grant.
- Approved memorandum recommending Council action on community gardens (unanimous)
- Approved proposed 2023 meeting schedule (unanimous)
- Approved November 17th, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Carbondale Public Library Board
The Board approved a 6% pay increase for FY24 personnel and an additional $1 per hour for the lowest paid employees. It also accepted a $25,000 anonymous donation and extended the COVID leave policy through 2023.
- Approved 6% pay increase for FY24 personnel and $1 per hour increase for lowest paid employees
- Moved $25,000 anonymous donation to Special Donations (unanimous)
- Approved bills payable through January 15, 2023 (unanimous)
- Extended COVID leave policy through 2023 (unanimous)
- Approved 2023 library closing dates (unanimous)
- Approved 2023 board meeting dates (unanimous)
- Approved November 9, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Tabled Internet Policy Review
Sustainability Commission
The Commission unanimously approved a memorandum recommending Council action regarding the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge. Members also introduced a memorandum recommending Council action concerning community gardens.
- Approved meeting minutes from October 20th 2022 (unanimous)
- Approved memorandum recommending Council action regarding Mayors’ Monarch Pledge (unanimous)
Planning Commission /Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance request from Emriver Inc. regarding setback regulations for ground-mount solar energy systems. The board found that the applicant met all five required criteria for the variance.
- Approved minutes of October 12, 2022 (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved variance ZBA 23-03 for Emriver Inc. regarding ground-mount solar energy system setbacks (5-0)
Police Pension Fund Board
The Board approved a resolution designating specific individuals as initiators and approvers for the IPOPIF digital cash management platform. Members also approved the 2023 meeting schedule and the October 2022 minutes. The Board voted to consider a fiduciary liability insurance claim regarding a $4,182.40 overpayment to Donnie Robbins.
- Accepted October 18, 2022 meeting minutes (acclamation)
- Approved treasurer's report (acclamation)
- Approved resolution naming Davis, Weisenberger, Williams, and Kaprice Whittington as initiators/approvers for IPOPIF digital cash management platform (unanimous roll call)
- Voted to consider fiduciary liability insurance claim for $4,182.40 overpayment to Donnie Robbins (unanimous roll call)
- Approved 2023 meeting dates (unanimous roll call)
Carbondale Public Library Board
The Board approved the FY24 levy and preliminary budget, including a $15,000 increase to the contingency for personnel costs. The Board also addressed a compromised checking account and approved the return of a banned patron on probation.
- Approved FY24 levy and preliminary budget with $15,000 added to contingency (unanimous)
- Approved bills payable through December 15, 2022, with a $3,300 reduction from Phone MACS payment (unanimous)
- Approved October 2022 financial report (unanimous)
- Approved Board review of Serving Our Public chapters 1, 2, and 3 (unanimous)
- Approved return of a banned patron on probationary status for up to 90 days (unanimous)
- Approved October 12, 2022 Board Meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved October 26, 2022 Finance Committee Meeting minutes (unanimous)
Planning Commission /Zoning Board of Appeals
The Planning Commission recommended approval of a Special Use Permit for Still Woods LLC to operate a restaurant and drinking place for a food truck venue. The proposal includes a coffee shop and commissary kitchen inside a former fire station with 4-6 stationary food trucks outside. The item will move to the City Council meeting on November 15, 2022.
- Approved minutes for October 12, 2022
- Recommended approval of Special Use Permit PC 23-04 for Still Woods LLC (6-0)
Firefighters' Pension Fund Board
The board will discuss and potentially act on the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for pensions and a tax levy letter. They will also review membership applications, contribution refunds, and financial reports.
- Annual COLA Increase
- Tax Levy Letter
- Application for Membership – Jamison Bartlow
- Contribution Refund – Matthew Wozniak
- Fire GASB Report
Board of Fire and Police Commissioners
The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners held a special meeting to conduct oral interviews for entry-level and lateral entry police officers. The session included a closed meeting for these interviews followed by a return to open session.
- Oral interviews for entry level and lateral entry police officers
Firefighters' Pension Fund Board
The Firefighters' Pension Fund Board of Trustees will meet to discuss administrative updates and financial reports. The board is scheduled to review an audit letter and a resignation letter.
- Kerber, Eck & Braeckel LLP Audit Letter
- Letter of Resignation from Firefighter Ben Schultz
- Annual Invoice List
- Pension Legislation
Board of Fire and Police Commissioners
The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will hold a special meeting to conduct oral interviews for entry level police officer positions. The interviews will take place during a closed session.
- Oral interviews for entry level police officers
Board of Fire and Police Commissioners
The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will conduct oral interviews for entry-level police officers in a closed session. The board will also discuss and vote on amendments to the police eligibility section of its governing rules.
- Oral interviews for entry-level police officers
- Proposed amendments to Chapter II, Section 1 (Police Eligibility) of the Governing Rules
Firefighters' Pension Fund Board
The Board of Trustees will review quarterly performance reports and previous meeting minutes. The agenda includes discussions on board elections, pension legislation, and asset transfers.
- Review of Graystone Consulting Quarterly Performance Report
- FPIF Pension Fund Transfer of Assets
- Election of one active member and board positions
- Presentation of General Obligation Bonds Series 2022
- Payment for Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc. – PensionPlus Software
Board of Fire and Police Commissioners
The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will meet to conduct oral interviews for entry-level firefighters and lateral entry police officers. The meeting includes a closed session for these interviews.
- Oral interviews for Entry Level Firefighter
- Oral interviews for Lateral Entry Police Officer
Board of Fire and Police Commissioners
The Board will conduct oral interviews for a lateral entry police officer during a closed meeting. The open session includes discussion and potential approval of amendments to the governing rules regarding police promotional examinations.
- Oral interviews for lateral entry police officer
- Amendments to Chapter IV, Sections 2 and 3 of the Board Governing Rules
Firefighters' Pension Fund Board
The Fire Fighters Pension Fund Board of Trustees will meet to review a quarterly performance report from Graystone Consulting. The board will also discuss asset transfers and a final report of examination from the IDOI.
- Quarterly Performance Report review with Graystone Consulting
- FPIF Pension Fund Transfer of Assets
- IDOI Final Report of Examination
- Fiduciary Liability Insurance payment to Epic Insurance Midwest
- Review of annual affidavits