Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Effingham City Council met for their regular meeting Tuesday and went through some discussion items.
The Council approved the omnibus vote agenda, and then announced Josh Tegeler as Employee of the Quarter. You can find more information on his award in a separate release on our website under local news. City Administrator Miller then recognized 3 officers that helped an elderly woman with a medical issue. Officer Jared Purcell, Officer Dave Myers, Officer Jesse Brandt, and Officer Brittany Lowery all helped get the person the help she needed and resolved the situation efficiently.
The City Council also approved support of the (BUILD) Grant Program Application for the Ford Avenue Connector and the Improvements to the Intersection of Fourth and Rickelman. This will allow the application to move forward.
The City Council also:
- Heard from Tourism Director Jodi Thoele about Granting Permission to Allow a Portion of City Streets to be Temporarily Closed for Outdoor Movie Night
- Heard from Fire Chief Brant Yochum about Authorizing the Acceptance of Bids for the Design, Construction, and Installation of a Regional Fire Training Center
- Heard from Fire Chief Brant Yochum about Authorizing the Acceptance of Bids for the Concrete Work in Preparation for the Regional Fire Training Center Project
- Heard from Tourism Director Jodi Thoele about buying Christmas Light Displays for 2027
The Council also heard from Commissioners Moeller & Stephens about the Village Square Mall acquisition. They explained that they want the City to be in the best position to help improve the Mall, and said they are still waiting on the legal process to play out. The document showed at the meeting allows for the sale of the Village Square Mall, upon completion and finalization of the foreclosure proceedings with the Appellate Court, from Square Southtown to the City of Effingham.
The Village Square Mall also posted information about this on their Facebook page.
City Administrator Miller also announced that Todd Hull is retiring after 38 years with the City. Miller also said that an anonymous donor gave $250 for pizza for the snow plow drivers. All their hard work during the snow storm did not go unnoticed.
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