Carbondale public meetings in 2023
4 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Sustainability Commission
The commission approved the meeting minutes from July 20, 2023. Members discussed potential legislative priorities, including chicken coop ordinance amendments and a 2024 Pollinator Day, but determined further discussion is necessary. The body agreed to hold its next meeting as a field trip to the Green Earth Chautauqua Bottoms Nature Preserve.
- Approved July 20, 2023 meeting minutes
- Agreed to hold next meeting as a field trip to Green Earth Chautauqua Bottoms Nature Preserve
Board of Fire and Police Commissioners
The Board approved the May 18, 2023 meeting minutes. The Board entered a closed session to conduct promotional oral interviews for Assistant Fire Chief and Fire Captain, though no formal action was taken as a result of that session.
- Approved May 18, 2023 meeting minutes (All ayes)
- Approved closed meeting for Assistant Fire Chief and Fire Captain promotional interviews (All ayes)
Foreign Fire Insurance Board
The board approved expenditures for fitness equipment and the completion of a gear dryer project. Requests for a Petzl Twin Release and shoe credits were tabled for further evaluation.
- Approved prior meeting minutes (7-0)
- Approved Treasurer's Report with balance of $12,181.38 (7-0)
- Approved $1,200 for fitness equipment (6-1)
- Approved $500 to finish gear dryer project (7-0)
- Tabled $350 purchase of Petzl Twin Release
- Tabled $3,750 for shoe credits
Carbondale Public Library Board
The Board approved the June 2023 financial report and bills payable, including a $16,022.33 fee for the Illinois Heartland Library System. The September board meeting was rescheduled to September 20. The Board also received updates on new staff hires and the status of the Sylvia Greenfield estate settlement.
- Approved July 12, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved bills payable including $16,022.33 IHLS yearly fee (Unanimous)
- Approved June 2023 financial report (Unanimous)
- Rescheduled September Board meeting to September 20 (Unanimous)