Forest City Council to consider 20-year sewer deal with Ellenboro, $45K pool grant
Forest City's elected officials have had a quiet two weeks, with only a procedural special meeting on June 22 that went into closed session to discuss attorney-client privilege. No votes or decisions were taken in open session.
But the council will return to business on Monday, July 6 with a regular meeting that includes several consequential items, most notably a long-term sewer-services agreement with the neighboring town of Ellenboro and a plan to spend a $45,000 grant on Callison Pool.
Ellenboro sewer pact
The council will vote on a 20-year interlocal agreement to continue treating Ellenboro's wastewater. The item is listed as a resolution on the agenda, and staff is recommending approval. If passed, the deal would lock in the arrangement for two decades.
Callison Pool grant amendment
Also up for a vote is a budget amendment that would appropriate a $45,000 grant for improvements at Callison Pool. The money comes from an outside grant, and the amendment simply moves it into the town's budget so it can be spent on the project.
Rezoning request on Lawing Road
The council will schedule a public hearing for a rezoning application filed by Royal American Development. The request, listed as RZ 2026-0001, covers a property at 0 Lawing Road. No additional details about the proposed development were available in the agenda summary.
Car show street closure
An ordinance will be considered to approve a street closure for the Hot Nights Cool Rides car show, a recurring event in Forest City. The exact date and affected streets were not listed in the summary.
Urban hunting presentation
Council members will also hear a presentation on urban hunting and archery regulations. The item is listed as a presentation only, meaning no action is expected at this meeting.
Special meeting recap
The June 22 special meeting was purely procedural: it began with a call to order, moved immediately into a closed session under the attorney-client privilege exception, and then reconvened in open session only long enough to adjourn. No minutes have been published yet.
Coming up
- **Regular Council Meeting** – Monday, July 6, 2026. The council will take up the Ellenboro sewer agreement, the Callison Pool grant, a rezoning public hearing schedule, and a street closure for the car show. The public is welcome to attend or watch the live stream on the town's website.
- No other meetings are listed in the next 14 days.
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