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City of Carmi City Council met Sept. 2.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

The Carmi City Council held the regular monthly council meeting on September 2, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Stendeback.

Prior to opening the meeting, Alderperson Doug Hays gave the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Mayor Stendeback presided with the following Alderpersons present: Greg Knight, Mark W. Blake, Tracy Nelson, Lacey Bradshaw, Mike Knight, Doug Hays and Jack Bradshaw. Absent: Jeremy Courson.

The minutes from August 18, 2025, council meeting were presented. Motion was made by Alderperson Bradshaw with a second by Alderperson Hays to approve the minutes as presented. The motion carried on roll call by each Alderperson present answering “yes” except for Alderperson Greg Knight, who abstained.

For council consideration, discussion, and possible approval

Ordinance No. 1665; An ordinance regarding utility bills for Carmi Light and Water. Mayor Stendeback stated this ordinance pertains to the paying of utility bills. It addresses the process of shutting off electric/water bills due to nonpayment. Motion carried on roll call by each Alderperson present answering “yes”

Resolution 09.02.25; Resolution to close the NEU Funds checking account. Motion was made by Alderperson Hays and seconded by Alderperson Blake to approve the above resolution. The motion carried on roll call by each Alderperson present answering “yes”

Resolution 09.02.25-A; Resolution regarding the City of Carmi Burrell Park Fund CD. Motion was made by Alderperson Hays with a second by Alderperson Lacey Bradshaw to move the CD to Peoples National Bank for 12 months at 4.25% APY. The motion carried on roll call by each Alderperson present answering “yes”

Resolution 09.03.25; Resolution closing the City of Carmi Burrell Park Money Market. The remaining money will be moved to the Burrell Park checking account. Motion was made by Alderperson Lacey Bradshaw and seconded by Alderperson Greg Knight. The motion carried on roll call by each Alderperson present answering “yes”

Resolution 09.04.25; Resolution closing Streets fo Corn Day. Motion was made by Alderperson Hays with a second by Alderperson Blake to approve the above resolution. The motion carried on roll call by each Alderperson present answering “yes”

Resolution 09.06.25; Resolution regarding Tyler Technology. This resolution will add Mayor Stendeback to the account. Motion was made by Alderperson Lacey Bradshaw and seconded by Alderperson Hays to approve the above resolution. The motion carried on roll call by each Alderperson present answering “yes”

Resolution 09.07.25; Resolution regarding Global Payment. This resolution will add Mayor Stendeback to this account. Motion was made by Alderperson Hays with a second by Alderperson Jack Bradshaw to approve the above resolution. The motion carried on roll call by each Alderperson present answering “yes”

Approval to pay bill from White County for the landfill City Administrator, Holly Healy, as well as Mayor Stendeback gave a summary regarding the landfill closure. Motion was made by Alderperson Hay with a second by Alderperson Lacey Bradshaw to approve the payment to White County. The motion carried on roll call by each Alderperson present answering “yes”

Approval to pay 2024 White County Real Estate Tax bill for parcel 13-13-181-001 (311 Fackney Street) for $111.10. The City has purchased the property, but the tax exemption status will not take effect until the 2025 tax bill. Motion was made by Alderperson Hays with a second by Alderperson Nelson to pay the 2024 tax bill. The motion carried by roll call by each Alderperson present answering “yes”

Resoltion 09.08.25; Resolution closing alley behind the Carmi Elks Lodge for Corn Day. Motion was made by Alderperson Hays with a second by Alderperson Blake to approve the avoce resolution. The motion carried on roll call by each Alderperson present answering “yes”

Reports and/or updates from Mayor Stendeback

Mayor Stendeback stated the painting of the water tower is on track to be finished within the allotted timeframe.

Reports from Standing Committees

Alderperson Greg Knight stated he had been contacted regarding possible placement of a stop sign near SIC College onton College Avenue for safety purposes.

Business or Comments from Visitors

None.

Closed Session

None.

Adjourmment

At 5:55 p.m. Alderperson Hays made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Alderperson Blake. The motion carried on roll call by each Alderperson present answering “yes”

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