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City of Zion City Council met January 19

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City of Zion City Council met Jan. 19.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call

3. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

4. Agenda Changes

5. CITIZEN COMMENTS

6. CONSENT AGENDA

(a) APPROVAL OF MINUTES: a Regular Meeting held on December 15, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. and approval but not release of Closed Session Minutes of a meeting held on December 15, 2020 at 8:34 p.m. a Special Meeting held on December 22, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. and approval but not release of Closed Session Minutes of a meeting held on December 22, 2020 at 1:10 p.m.

(b) BILLS: Vouchers 136449 through 136633 drawn on Huntington National Bank, N.A. Total: $1,617,784.94

7. Consider passing RESOLUTIONS as follows:

(a) Resolution of Congratulations - Clint McElroy 100th Birthday per Commissioner McDowell

(b) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds for assistance for sidewalk replacement and installation of handicap ramps per Director Roberts

8. Consider passing ORDINANCES as follows:

(a) Extending a Special Use Permit for Religious Activity is the R-2 Residential Zoning District for property located at 0 Lewis Avenue and 2800 Lewis Avenue per Director Ianson

(b) Extending a Special Use Permit for a 2.5 megawatt direct current/2 megawatt alternate current fixed tilt ground mounted community solar project per Director Ianson

(c) Accepting a proposal from Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. for professional services and authorizing and approving a professional services agreement between the City of Zion and Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. per Mayor McKinney

9. DISCUSSION/AUTHORIZATION/APPROVAL

(a) Consider Zoning Docket 21-Z-2 and ordinance, requesting a Text Amendment to Chapter 82 of the Zion Municipal Code by adding Article VII-Brighton Ponds per Director Ianson. Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval.

(b) Consider Zoning Docket 21-Z-3 and ordinance, requesting a Text Amendment to Section 102- 504(a) of the Zion Municipal Code by adding setback requirements for roof mounted solar panels per Director Ianson. Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval.

10. DEPARTMENTAL COMMENTARY

11. ANNOUNCEMENTS

February 2 7:00 p.m. Zion City Council Meeting

February 16 6:15 p.m. Zion Township Board Meeting 7:00 p.m. Zion City Council Meeting

12. CLOSED SESSION – (Pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) “Open Meetings”) for the discussion of certain employees, collective bargaining

13. Consider approval of employee unpaid leave per Administrator Knabel

14. Consider appointment of Fire Chief per Mayor McKinney

15. Request permission to make a temporary promotion to Battalion Chief per Chief Lewis

16. Request permission to fill one Lieutenant vacancy and request the name of the next qualified candidate from the Police and Fire Commission eligibility list per Chief Lewis

17. Request permission to fill 2 Firefighter/Paramedic vacancies and request the names of the next qualified candidates from the Police and Fire Commission eligibility list per Chief Lewis

18. ADJOURN

https://www.cityofzion.com/meetings/citycouncil/agendas/2021/011921.pdf