A finance committee member asked whether a $42,960 hauling charge on the bills related to the Route 6 project and whether it covered one-way or both-way hauling during the City Finance Committee meeting. The question was raised while the committee was reviewing that meeting's bills.

The committee heard from John, a staff member, who said, “That is from the Route 6 project. Is that to, Illinois excavating?” When the committee member followed up asking whether repairs were finished, John replied, “Not to my knowledge.” John added later, “Okay. They've been working diligently. The road's been closed. Mhmm.”

The discussion did not result in a formal vote related to the charge; it took place during a routine review of bills and accounts. Committee members did approve the minutes of the previous finance meeting (held 09/15/2025) by motion of Alderman Reynolds and second by Alderman Thompson; the chair called for the ayes and said the motion carried. The meeting was later adjourned on a motion by Alderman Reynolds, seconded by Alderman Thompson.

Committee members asked for clarification about the $42,960 line item and the contractor. Staff identified the charge as tied to the Route 6 project and associated with Illinois Excavating, but staff indicated they did not know whether the repairs were complete at the time of the meeting.

No further detail about the funding source for the hauling charge, any outstanding invoices, or a timetable for completion was provided during the meeting.