Regular Council Meeting
December 1, 2025, 6:00 P.M.
Community Media Center
Mayor Wayne Peach called the meeting to order. Council present were: Candy Langerman, Mary Phelan, Jake Ellwood, Scott Brighton and Dave Goedken. Also, present were City Administrator Russell Farnum, City Clerk Sally Hinrichsen, Water /Wastewater Superintendent Jim Tjaden, Park & Rec Director Jacob Oswald and Public Works Director Nick Kahler. Council member Josh Brenneman was absent. The public was invited to attend the meeting in person, or to participate in the meeting electronically via “Zoom Meetings” or “Facebook” and were encouraged to communicate from the chat or message.
Langerman moved to approve the agenda. Brighton seconded, roll call was unanimous.
Langerman moved to approve the consent agenda, Brighton seconded. Roll call was unanimous.
After a lengthy discussion, Langerman moved to approve a resolution entitled Approving Park & RecBlanket Independent Program Contractor Agreement. Motion died due to a lack of a second.
Goedken moved to approve Resolution #2025-167 Scheduling Public Hearing on proposed rezoning of Lot 1 of Merrinoll 2nd Addition, located at the northwest corner of Carmel and El Camino Real from R-1 to R-2 for December 15, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. Ellwood seconded. Roll call was unanimous.
Goedken moved to approve Resolution #2025-168 Approving Plat of Survey to Parcel 2025-15, Parcel 2025-16, Parcel 2025-17 and Parcel 2025-18. Brighton seconded. Roll call was unanimous.
Brighton moved to approve Resolution #2025-169 Approving the Plat of Survey to Parcel 2025-86, for Property located at 18294 Amber Road X44. Ellwood seconded. Roll call was unanimous.
Phelan moved to approve Resolution #2025-170 Approving Pay Request #4 for partial payment of retainage to Roger Stephen, Re: Stephen Addition Trunk Sewer Project in the amount of $112,711.86. Langerman seconded. Roll call was unanimous.
Brighton moved to approve concept of Eli Moestchen proposed Scout project, which focuses on redeveloping a walking trail through the Park and Ride area located at the south end of Monticello, pending IDOT approval. Langerman seconded. Roll call was unanimous.
Farnum reported working with Police Chief Smith on some Code issues, budget with City Clerk Hinrichsen and the implementation of the new software with all departments.
Department Heads gave an update on their department and upcoming activities.
Ellwood moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:37 P.M.
Wayne Peach, Mayor
Sally Hinrichsen, City Clerk/Treasurer