Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Effingham City Council met in regular session Tuesday and discussed numerous items.
the omnibus vote agenda was quickly approved, and the Council moved to discussion items. Heard first was a presentation on “Safe Passage,” which is a program designed to help addicts looking for help, mainly to help them get to a bed ASAP. Police Chief Jason McFarland stated that the Effingham Police are working with Our House in Mattoon to help addicts who need help by getting them to a bed same-day no matter the time of day and get them the professional help they need. Police Chief McFarland said they are instituting this program to help more locally.
Also heard was the introduction of Michael Reynolds as a maintenance worker for the waste water treatment plant. Michael is a graduate from Lake Land College.
The Council also:
- Terminated contract with ICLAND Holdings, LLC by their request due to increased costs
- Resolution authorizing execution of Project Services Agreement with Farnsworth Group, Inc. for engineering services for Douglas Avenue and Fifth Street improvements
- CDBG Sewer and Manhole Lining Project
The Council also heard from Greg Thompson, an Effingham resident, regarding golf cart rules and regulations, or lack thereof. He mentioned that he would like to see some form of rules put forth regarding golf carts using public roads, minus the main highways like Route 45. He said he and a few others have expressed their concerns about golf carts on the main roads, which is already an issue. He said he is lust wanting the Council to look at different options.
The next City Council meeting will be in August.
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