Marion, IL

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The Marion City Council will consider approving a loan agreement with First Southern Bank for $165,012 to finance a 2027 Mack truck, as previously approved in February. The council will also review FY27 TIF grant applications and approve routine invoices and meeting minutes.

• Ordinance 4128: loan agreement with First Southern Bank for $165,012 for a 2027 Mack from McBride Sales
• FY27 TIF Grant Applications received through August 6, 2026
• Invoice from Governmental Consulting Solutions, Inc. for $3,000 for August 2026 consulting services
• Invoices from iWorq for Building and Code & Public Works software renewals
• Minutes from July 27, 2026 city council meeting

City Council

The Marion City Council will discuss and possibly approve several items including police training equipment funded by a foundation grant, purchases for the cemetery and street departments, TIF grant applications, an economic incentive agreement with JM Vision, LLC, sale of property for affordable housing, and new policies on artificial intelligence and social media.

• Police Department: Approve $270,047.74 VirTra training simulator invoice paid from Julia Harrison Bruce Foundation grant
• Police Department: Approve $36,840.00 Simtek Modular Training House invoice paid from foundation grant
• Cemetery Department: Open sealed bids and approve purchase of a new Exmark 72-inch mower
• Street Department: Approve purchase of a Fecon head from Bobcat of Marion for $38,110.10
• Economic Development: Discuss/Approve Ordinance 4126 authorizing sale of real property to Affordable Housing of Southern Illinois

The City Council approved the sale of 37 parcels to Affordable Housing of Southern Illinois for a 27-unit affordable housing development, funded through a federal HUD program. The council also approved several other items, including payments for police training equipment, a mower purchase, a street department attachment, and multiple ordinances related to economic development and city policies.

• Approved sale of 37 parcels to Affordable Housing of Southern Illinois (5-0)
• Approved $270,047.74 VirTra training simulator invoice (5-0)
• Approved $36,840 Simtek Modular Training House invoice (5-0)
• Accepted $15,919 bid from Wild Dave's for 72-inch Exmark mower (5-0)
• Approved $38,110.10 Fecon head purchase from Bobcat of Marion (5-0)
• Approved FY27 TIF Grant Applications (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 4125 economic incentive agreement with JM Vision, LLC (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 4126 authorizing property sale to Affordable Housing of Southern Illinois (5-0)

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The City Council will discuss updating several international building and fire codes to 2021 versions. The body is also reviewing various infrastructure contracts, TIF grant applications, and water meter purchases.

• Ordinance 4121 to update International Building, Fire, and Property Maintenance Codes to 2021
• Purchase of 1,200 Zenner water meters for $133,200
• Aquatics improvements bid from Greathouse Painting for $57,300
• Storm sewer liner on Gregory Avenue from Skuta Construction, Inc. for $24,300
• Roof repair at the Marion Cultural and Civic Center from Vaughn's Roofing for $15,989.00

The City Council approved several infrastructure and maintenance contracts, including street resurfacing and water meter replacements. The council also updated building and fire codes and renewed a project labor agreement.

• Approved $1,675,194.94 street resurfacing contract with E.T. Simonds (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 4121 updating building, fire, and property maintenance codes (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 1,200 Zenner water meters for $133,200 (5-0)
• Approved $57,300 aquatics improvements bid from Greathouse Painting (5-0)
• Approved $15,989 roof repair at Marion Cultural and Civic Center from Vaughn’s Roofing (5-0)
• Approved engineering agreement with Horner Shifrin for Washington School Safe Routes to Schools (4-1)
• Approved Ordinance 4122 renewing Project Labor Agreement with Egyptian Building & Construction Trades Council (5-0)
• Approved proposal from PSC Civil Engineers and Land Surveyors for CDBG Housing Grant management (5-0)

City Council

The Marion City Council will consider several items including hiring a patrol officer, approving a $925,957 sewer relining contract, and extending an Axon agreement through 2036. The agenda also includes a vacant property redevelopment application and purchase of a weapons detection system for the civic center.

• Discuss/Approve hiring Justin Goodman as patrol officer effective June 29, 2026
• Discuss/Approve consolidation and extension of Axon agreement through fiscal year 2036 at fixed cost
• Discuss/Approve payment of $21,500 to ID Networks for Mobile CAD and RMS reporting licenses
• Discuss/Approve Notice of Award to Skuta Construction for $925,957 for Hub TIF Sewer Relining Project
• Discuss/Approve purchase of weapons detection system from EIA for Marion Cultural & Civic Center (budgeted item)

The City Council approved several items including a long-term Axon agreement for police equipment and a sewer relining project. Additional actions included hiring a patrol officer, purchasing weapons detection systems, and approving TIF grant applications.

• Approved June 8 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Dr. Elizabeth Bailey-Smith to the Marion Carnegie Library Board (5-0)
• Approved hiring Justin Goodman as a patrol officer (5-0)
• Approved Axon agreement extension through fiscal year 2036 (5-0)
• Approved $21,500 payment to ID Networks for police licenses (5-0)
• Approved $925,957 notice of award to Skuta Construction for Hub TIF sewer project (5-0)
• Approved $78,725 purchase of CEIA weapons detection systems (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-19 for 703 South Madison Street redevelopment (5-0)

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The Marion City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a rezoning for the Concord Villas Planned Unit Development and a $735,000 street resurfacing program. Other items include property vacations in Shannon Heights and a redevelopment agreement with Refuge Temple Church. The council will also review FY27 TIF grant applications.

• Ordinance 4120 rezoning parcels from R-2 to Concord Villas Planned Unit Development
• Resolution 2026-18 appropriating $735,000 in MFT funds for 2026 resurfacing program
• Ordinance 4119 approving a Redevelopment Agreement with Refuge Temple Church of God in Christ, Inc.
• Ordinance 4117 vacating property in Shannon Heights Subdivision
• FY27 TIF Grant Applications received through June 5, 2026

The council unanimously approved Ordinance 4120, rezoning 70 parcels from R-2 to Concord Villas PUD, enabling a $18M development with 41 housing units (27 single-family homes, 14 duplexes) for low-to-moderate-income renters. The council also approved property vacations in Midway Court and Shannon Heights, a redevelopment agreement with Refuge Temple Church, FY27 TIF grant applications, and a $735,000 MFT appropriation for street resurfacing. All votes were 4-0 with Commissioner Patton absent. A public hearing on right-of-way vacation had no attendees.

• Approved Ordinance 4120 rezoning to Concord Villas PUD (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 4117 vacating property in Shannon Heights Subdivision (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 4118 vacating part of right-of-way within city limits (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 4119 redevelopment agreement with Refuge Temple Church (4-0)
• Approved FY27 TIF grant applications received through June 5, 2026 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-18 appropriating $735,000 MFT funds for street resurfacing (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $3,000 consulting invoice and May 26 minutes (4-0)

Zoning Board

The Marion Zoning Board will consider approving minutes from the April 30 meeting and a request to rezone multiple parcels from R-2 General Family Residential to PUD Planned Unit Development for a housing development called Concord Villas (Midway Ct. project). The board will discuss and vote on the zoning change request.

• Approve minutes from April 30, 2026, meeting
• Request to rezone 20+ parcels (e.g., 06-24-327-054-055, 06-24-326-034-035) from R-2 to PUD for Concord Villas housing development

The Zoning Board approved a request to rezone 19 parcels from R-2 to Planned Unit Development (PUD) for the Midway Ct./Concord Villas housing project. The vote was 3-1, with Matt Lee dissenting. Adjacent homeowners expressed concerns about rental properties and neighborhood impact, but the property manager outlined background checks and maintenance requirements. The board also unanimously approved the April 30 minutes.

• Approved zoning change from R-2 to PUD for Concord Villas housing development (3-1)
• Approved April 30 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Marion City Council will meet on May 26, 2026, to act on a consent agenda and several new-business items. Key decisions include a police sergeant promotion, a $46,000 roof replacement for wastewater buildings, a stormwater study, and adoption of ordinances on transient merchants and a redevelopment agreement. The council will also consider selling city-owned property at 1104 Midway Ct.

• Promote Officer Steve Sloan to Sergeant following Merit Board recommendation
• Approve $46,000 low bid from Vaughn's Roofing to replace roofs on three wastewater facility buildings
• Adopt Ordinance 4115 amending the redevelopment agreement with Marion Heights Inc.
• Adopt new ordinance regulating transient merchants, itinerant vendors, peddlers, and mobile food vendors
• Authorize sale of real property at 1104 Midway Ct. (Resolution 2026-17)

The City Council passed an ordinance regulating transient merchants and mobile food vendors to ensure sales tax collection and public safety. The council also approved a $89,900 stormwater study and a $46,000 contract for wastewater facility roof replacements.

• Approved Ordinance 4116 regulating transient merchants and mobile food vendors (5-0)
• Approved $89,900 stormwater study proposal from Horner Shifrin (5-0)
• Approved $46,000 contract with Vaughn’s Roofing for wastewater facility roofs (5-0)
• Promoted Officer Steve Sloan to Sergeant (5-0)
• Approved sale of real property at 1104 Midway Court for $189,000 (5-0)
• Approved internet service contract with Protek Fiber for multiple city departments (5-0)
• Approved FY27 TIF Grant applications received through May 22, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 4115 amending redevelopment agreement with Marion Heights, Inc (5-0)

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City Council

The Marion City Council will discuss and vote on several financial items including loans for police vehicles and street department equipment. Other agenda items include approval of a zoning variance, sewer department equipment purchases, and multiple TIF redevelopment agreements. A consent agenda includes invoices for a new police CAD server and consulting services.

• Approve loan for police vehicles up to $386,770 (Ordinance 4109)
• Approve loan for street department equipment up to $288,248.64 (Ordinance 4110)
• Approve four-way stop signs at Monroe Street and Jefferson Street (Ordinance 4111)
• Approve TIF redevelopment agreement with Brynnlayne Properties for 1101 E Boyton (Ordinance 4112)
• Approve purchase of West Plant Electrical Control Panel for $66,750

The council unanimously approved ordinances authorizing loans with First Southern Bank for police vehicles (up to $386,770) and street department equipment (up to $288,248.64). Also approved a 6-foot setback variance at 1405 Sunflower Drive, purchased a new electrical control panel and blower for the sewer plant, established four-way stop signs at Monroe and Jefferson Streets, and approved multiple TIF-related ordinances including a redevelopment agreement, a TIF release, and grant applications representing $988,000 in private investment. The council also reauthorized the Vacant Property Registry Redevelopment Program for FY2027 with $120,000 in funding.

• Approved consent agenda including payments and minutes (5-0)
• Approved 6-foot variance at 1405 Sunflower Dr for a two-car garage (5-0)
• Approved purchase of West Plant electrical control panel for $66,750 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of Aerzen blower for $21,688.36 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 4109 authorizing loan for police vehicles up to $386,770 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 4110 authorizing loan for street equipment up to $288,248.64 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 4111 establishing four-way stop signs at Monroe & Jefferson (5-0)
• Approved FY2027 TIF grant applications representing $988K in private investment (5-0)

Zoning Board

The Marion Zoning Board will discuss and vote on two requests: a 6-foot variance to build a two-car garage at 1405 Sunflower Drive, and a zoning change for multiple parcels from R-2 General Residential to PUD Planned Unit Development for the Concord Villas housing development. The board will also consider approving minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting.

• 6-foot variance at 1405 Sunflower Drive for a two-car garage
• Zoning change for 20+ parcels from R-2 to PUD for Concord Villas housing development
• Approval of October 14, 2025 meeting minutes

The board approved a six‑foot variance request for 1405 Sunflower Drive to allow a two‑car garage structure. The motion was made by Matt Lee, seconded by Jerry Ross, and the vote was unanimous. The board noted that the City Council must approve the recommendation at its May 11 meeting before a permit can be issued.

• Approved six‑foot variance for 1405 Sunflower Dr. (unanimous)

City Council

The Marion City Council will consider adopting the FY2027 budget (Ordinance 4107) and revising the FY2026 budget. They will also discuss hiring two police officers, approving a TIF redevelopment agreement with Castellano Properties, and purchasing police vehicles and equipment. Public comments include an update on the Boyton Street Community Center.

• Discuss/Adopt Ordinance 4107 adopting the FY2027 Budget for the City of Marion
• Discuss/Approve Ordinance 4106, a TIF XX Redevelopment Agreement with Castellano Properties, LLC
• Discuss/Approve hiring Nicholas Compton and Kaylea Potter as patrol officers
• Discuss/Approve purchase of six Dodge Durangos and one Ford F-150 for police department
• Discuss/Approve the annual commitment of $19,670 to REDCO for May 2026–April 2027

The council adopted Ordinance 4107 adopting the FY2027 budget and approved Resolution 2026-14 revising the FY2026 budget. It hired two new patrol officers, Nicholas Compton and Kaylea Potter, and approved the purchase of six Dodge Durangos and one Ford F‑150. The council also approved a TIF redevelopment agreement with Castellano Properties, a Safe Routes to School project, and created a legal and FOIA Coordinator position within the City Attorney’s office.

• Adopted FY2027 budget (Ordinance 4107) – all yea
• Approved FY2026 budget revision (Resolution 2026-14) – all yea
• Hired Nicholas Compton as patrol officer – all yea
• Hired Kaylea Potter as patrol officer – all yea
• Approved purchase of six Dodge Durangos and one Ford F‑150 – all yea
• Approved TIF redevelopment agreement with Castellano Properties (Ordinance 4106) – all yea
• Approved financial commitment to Safe Routes to School project (Resolution 2026-15) – all yea
• Created legal and FOIA Coordinator position – all yea

City Council

The Marion City Council will hold an appeal hearing for the denial of a massage parlor license for Healing Spa. The agenda includes only procedural items and this public hearing. No other substantive business is listed.

• Appeal hearing for denial of a massage parlor license for Healing Spa

The council heard an appeal for the denial of a massage establishment license for Healing Spa. After an executive session, the council voted to uphold the denial of the license. All motions were approved unanimously by the present members.

• Motion to enter executive session under the Illinois Open Meetings Act – carried (all present voted yea)
• Motion to adjourn executive session and resume meeting – carried (all present voted yea)
• Motion to uphold denial of Healing Spa massage establishment license – carried (all present voted yea)
• Motion to adjourn the special city council meeting – carried (all present voted yea)

City Council

The Marion City Council will meet on April 13, 2026, to discuss and potentially vote on several items, including a Residential TIF II Redevelopment Agreement (Ordinance 4104) with T&R Prime Properties, LLC. The council will also consider hiring a new patrol officer, purchasing two Ford F150 trucks, and announcing the FY27 tentative budget and a public hearing. The meeting includes a consent agenda with minutes and a police pension board reappointment.

• Discuss/Approve Ordinance 4104 - Residential TIF II Redevelopment Agreement with T&R Prime Properties, LLC
• Discuss/Approve hiring Tyler Absher as patrol officer at collective bargaining agreement rate, start date April 14
• Discuss/Approve purchase of 2026 Ford F150 XL for Street Dept at $41,303.84 from Jim Hayes, Inc.
• Discuss/Approve Ordinance 4103 authorizing loan not to exceed $41,304 for the Street Dept truck at 3.95% over five years
• Discuss/Approve engineering agreement with Horner Shifrin for infrastructure improvements along Midway Court

The City Council approved an electric supply contract for city facilities and purchased two Ford F150 trucks for the Street and Water departments. The body also approved engineering agreements for local infrastructure and a residential redevelopment agreement.

• Approved electric supply aggregation contract with Direct Energy for 48 months at 9.684 cents per kWh
• Approved hiring Tyler Absher as a patrol officer
• Approved purchase of 2026 Ford F150 XL for Street Department ($41,303.84)
• Approved 5-year loan with First Southern Bank for Street Department truck ($41,304)
• Approved purchase of 2026 Ford F150 XL for Water Department ($41,304.84)
• Approved engineering agreement with Horner Shifrin for Midway Court infrastructure ($686,985)
• Approved engineering agreement with Horner Shifrin for downtown stormwater improvements ($512,691)
• Approved Residential TIF II redevelopment agreement with T&R Prime Properties, LLC

City Council

The Marion City Council will consider several ordinances regarding commercial landscaping and TIF-funded improvement programs for FY27. The body will also review a redevelopment application for 602 S. Eisenhower and a wastewater treatment project agreement.

• Ordinance 4099: landscaping requirements for new commercial developments
• Resolution 2026-13: Vacant Property Redevelopment Program application for 602 S. Eisenhower
• Ordinances 4100 and 4101: FY27 Residential Exterior Improvement and Commercial Facade Renovation Programs
• Engineering agreement with Horner Shifrin for phosphorus project at Wastewater Treatment Facility
• Participation in the national opioids six remnant defendants settlement

The council voted to approve an engineering agreement with Horner Shifrin for a phosphorus reduction upgrade at the wastewater treatment plant. It also adopted several ordinances and resolutions covering landscaping, TIF grants, exterior improvement programs, and a vacant‑property redevelopment. The city will participate in a national opioid settlement and all items were carried by unanimous yea votes except one abstention.

• Approved engineering agreement with Horner Shifrin for $23 M phosphorus project (Patton abstained, others yea)
• Approved Ordinance 4099 landscaping requirements for new commercial developments (all yea)
• Adopted Resolution 2026‑13 vacant‑property redevelopment for 602 South Eisenhower (all yea)
• Approved FY26 TIF grant applications received through March 20 2026 (all yea)
• Approved Ordinance 4100 FY27 residential exterior improvement program (all yea)
• Approved Ordinance 4101 FY27 commercial façade renovation program (all yea)
• Approved Ordinance 4102 fourth amendment to TIF Redevelopment Agreement with Marion Heights II, Inc. (all yea)
• Approved execution of documents to join national opioids settlement (all yea)

City Council

The Marion City Council will discuss and vote on several economic development items, including multiple TIF redevelopment agreements, a resolution to support a new TIF district for residential development, and a vacant property incentive application. Other notable business includes a $75,486 local fund appropriation for the South Market Street Safety Project and a resolution to name the Morgan Avenue Roundabout after Trooper Lory L. Price. The council will also approve invoices for consulting services, new spotlights at the Marion Cultural and Civic Center, tree planting, and a storm-sewer re-lining project.

• Discuss/Approve Ordinance 4096, a Residential TIF II Redevelopment Agreement with A&D Plumbing, LLC.
• Discuss/Adopt Resolution 2026-11, supporting an application by HTV Development, LLC to consider a residential development and establishment of TIF XXI.
• Discuss/Approve Ordinance 4098, a Residential TIF I Redevelopment Agreement with Castellano Properties, LLC (E. Main Street Project).
• Discuss/Adopt Resolution 2026-10 appropriating $75,486 in local funds for the South Market Street Safety Project.
• Discuss/Adopt Resolution 2026-09, naming the Morgan Avenue Roundabout as the 'Trooper Lory L. Price Memorial Roundabout.'

The Marion City Council approved the consent agenda and several ordinances and resolutions, including a Residential TIF I redevelopment agreement with Castellano Properties and a $75,486 local fund for the South Market Street Safety Project. All motions passed with every member voting yea. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved consent agenda (all voted YEA)
• Approved Ordinance 4096 Residential TIF II Redevelopment Agreement with A&D Plumbing, LLC (all voted YEA)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-11 supporting HTV Development residential TIF application (all voted YEA)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-12 approving vacant property incentive for Thomas Real Estate Enterprises, LLC (all voted YEA)
• Approved FY26 TIF Grant Applications received through March 9, 2026 (all voted YEA)
• Approved Ordinance 4097 Plat of Subdivision known as Prairie View (all voted YEA)
• Approved Ordinance 4098 Residential TIF I Redevelopment Agreement with Castellano Properties, LLC (amended) (all voted YEA)
• Appropriated $75,486 in local funds for the South Market Street Safety Project (all voted YEA)

City Council

The Marion City Council will consider several items at its February 23 meeting, including a collective bargaining agreement with Laborers' Local 773 covering Public Works employees, retroactive to May 1, 2025. Other actions include approving a $16,632.93 invoice for water billing software support, vacating property in the Shannon Heights Subdivision, and reviewing FY 26 TIF grant applications. A discussion is also scheduled on a proposed ordinance setting landscaping requirements for new commercial projects.

• Approve collective bargaining agreement with Laborers' Local 773 for Public Works employees retroactive to May 1, 2025
• Approve Harris invoice #INHMN0001330 for $16,632.93 for annual water billing software support
• Discuss/Approve Ordinance 4095 vacating property in Shannon Heights Subdivision
• Discuss/Approve FY 26 TIF Grant Applications received through February 20, 2026
• Discuss ordinance setting landscaping requirements for new commercial projects

The Marion City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, a purchase of a cell service amplifier from Novacom Communications, Ordinance 4095 to vacate property in the Shannon Heights Subdivision, FY26 TIF grant applications received through February 20, 2026, and a collective bargaining agreement with Laborers Local 773. All motions were passed with every commissioner and the mayor voting yea. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved consent agenda (all yea)
• Approved purchase of cell service amplifier from Novacom Communications (all yea)
• Approved Ordinance 4095 vacating property in Shannon Heights Subdivision (all yea)
• Approved FY26 TIF grant applications received through Feb 20, 2026 (all yea)
• Approved collective bargaining agreement with Laborers Local 773 (all yea)

City Council

The Marion City Council will consider several budget items, including a $15,000 donation to the Williamson County Historical Society and invoices for consulting and water services. New business includes Ordinance 4094 to trade three police vehicles for a newer one costing up to $42,540.63, a $22,799 pump replacement for the east waste water plant, and a $174,839 purchase of a Mack Granite 64FR Base truck. The council will also discuss a vacant property redevelopment program for 407 S Liberty and approve FY26 TIF grant applications and an ordinance authorizing the ceding of private activity bonding authority.

• Approve $15,000 donation to Williamson County Historical Society
• Approve $21,522.20 Zenner USA invoice for water department services
• Ordinance 4094: trade three police vehicles ($4,000) for a new vehicle up to $42,540.63
• Approve $22,799 replacement pump for east waste water plant
• Approve $174,839 purchase of 2026 Mack Granite 64FR Base truck with $10,000 trade‑in credit

The council unanimously approved the trade of three old police vehicles for a newer one, paying up to $42,540.63. It also approved a $22,799 replacement pump for the east wastewater plant and a $174,839 purchase of a new Mack truck with a $10,000 trade‑in credit. Resolutions for a vacant‑property redevelopment grant at 407 South Liberty and FY26 TIF grant applications were adopted, and the city authorized ceding private activity bonding authority.

• Approved Ordinance 4094 to trade three old vehicles (value $4,000) for a newer vehicle, cost up to $42,540.63
• Approved purchase of replacement return pump for east plant for $22,799
• Approved McBride Sales bid for 2026 Mack Granite 64FR Base for $174,839 (with $10,000 trade‑in credit)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-08 for Vacant Property Redevelopment Grant at 407 South Liberty
• Approved FY26 TIF Grant Applications received through February 6, 2026
• Approved Ordinance 4093 authorizing ceding of private activity bonding authority
• Approved consent agenda as presented
• Approved motion to adjourn the regular meeting

City Council

The Marion City Council will discuss a vacant property redevelopment application and a Residential TIF II agreement. The meeting also includes awards for police and dispatch personnel.

• Resolution 2026-07: Vacant Property Redevelopment Program application for Jason Churchill at 718 E Union St
• Ordinance 4092: Residential TIF II Redevelopment Agreement with Crisp Realty Co. & Pepsi MidAmerica Co.
• Presentation of 2025 Officer of the Year and Dispatcher of the Year awards
• Vote on confidentiality of Closed Session Minutes

Commissioner Webb moved to adjourn the regular meeting and Commissioner Barwick seconded the motion. All four commissioners and the mayor voted yea, approving the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 5:51 p.m. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Motion to adjourn regular meeting approved (all voted yea)

City Council

The Marion City Council will meet to vote on a consent agenda that includes $1,934,862.50 in tax abatement resolutions for several bond series. Under new business, the council will discuss and decide on a police surplus property sale, a new open records clerk hire, FY26 TIF grant applications, vacant property grants for two addresses, and a residential TIF redevelopment agreement.

• Tax abatements: Resolution 2026-03 ($265,150), 2026-04 ($51,000), 2026-05 ($751,712.50), and 2026-06 ($867,000)
• Police Department: sale of a 2018 Ford Explorer to the Village of Equality via Ordinance 4085
• Police Department: hire Adrienne Lamply as open records clerk, start date January 14, 2026
• Vacant Property Grant resolutions: Resolution 2026-01 for 307 N. Otis and Resolution 2026-02 for 406 E. Jefferson
• Ordinance 4091: Residential TIF I Redevelopment Agreement with Enrico Castellano for 109 Champ Street

The Marion City Council approved all items on the consent agenda and new business, including the sale of a surplus police vehicle, hiring Adrienne Lampley as open records clerk, FY26 TIF grant applications, two vacant property grants, and a residential TIF redevelopment agreement. All votes were unanimous among the four present members, with Commissioner Stoecklin absent. The council also recognized firefighters for life-saving actions and received annual police and fire reports.

• Approved consent agenda (4-0, Stoecklin absent)
• Approved Ordinance 4085 selling 2018 Ford Explorer to Village of Equality (4-0)
• Approved hiring Adrienne Lampley as open records clerk starting Jan 14, 2026 (4-0)
• Approved FY26 TIF grant applications received through Jan 9, 2026 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-01 Vacant Property Grant for 307 North Otis Street (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-02 Vacant Property Grant for 406 East Jefferson Street (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 4091 Residential TIF I Redevelopment Agreement with Enrico Castellano for 109 Champ Street (4-0)

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