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Votes at a glance: Effingham council approves alley vacation, tree-pruning contract, final plat with one abstention and pays bills

City of Effingham City Council · December 16, 2025
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Summary

At its meeting the Effingham City Council approved an ordinance vacating part of an alley, a four-year tree-pruning contract, a minor subdivision replat (with one abstention), payment of bills and an omnibus agenda; later the council recessed to executive session on real estate and litigation.

The Effingham City Council took a number of formal actions during its meeting, including approvals on land use, municipal contracting and routine payments.

- Omnibus Vote Agenda (OVA): The council approved the OVA, covering 14 items. The motion was made by Commissioner Boller and seconded by Commissioner Meisenheimer; roll-call responses recorded affirmative votes from Mayor Schutzbach, Commissioner Meisenheimer, Commissioner Mueller, Commissioner Stevens and Commissioner Nigroof.

- Ordinance 91 (vacate portion of an alley, 101 W. Fayette Ave.): City staff recommended vacating the east…

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