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Crest Hill council adopts ordinance amending chapter 2.92 (actions against city)
Summary
After debate about timing and a pending Swarm presentation on insurance, the council voted to adopt an ordinance amending chapter 2.92 (referred to in the minutes as ordinance 2044), removing or replacing older, ambiguous language that members described as 'vague' and 'archaic.'
Council adopted an ordinance amending Title 2 (Administration), chapter 2.92 — the portion of the city code addressing actions against the city — that the city attorney and multiple council members described as unclear and outdated.
City Attorney Mike Stiff reviewed December work-session minutes, which referenced an earlier informal vote and an intention to postpone a final decision until representatives from Swarm could explain insurance aspects at the Jan. 12 meeting. Councilors disagreed on whether to wait for that presentation. Alderman Nate Albert and other supporters argued the existing language was vague and should be repealed and rewritten; opponents urged caution and more information.
After discussion and a motion by Alderman Albert (seconded by Alderman Overland), the council voted to approve the ordinance; the clerk recorded 'Motion carries ordinance 2044.' The record shows the ordinance was adopted that night and staff noted Swarm would still be scheduled for Jan. 12 to provide the requested insurance explanation.
The council’s action replaces the older 1977-era language with a form the council endorsed; staff (city attorney and administration) were directed to continue work on clarifying draft language informed by the Swarm presentation.
