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St. Charles council approves consent resolutions, hears sheriff's year‑end report
Summary
The St. Charles City Council unanimously approved its agenda and a consent package of annual resolutions designating the 2025 publisher, city clerk, attorney, bank and mayor‑pro‑tem, heard Sheriff Barnes report December patrol metrics and introduce new Emergency Management Coordinator Mitch Johnson, and set a budget meeting for Jan. 14.
The St. Charles City Council on Jan. 13 approved its agenda and a consent package of annual housekeeping resolutions and heard a December report from Sheriff Barnes, who introduced Mitch Johnson as Madison County’s new emergency management coordinator.
Councilmember Megan Allison moved to approve the meeting agenda, with Councilmember Brockett seconding; the motion carried unanimously. The council then approved the consent agenda, which included minutes, the treasurer’s report and five annual resolutions designating the city’s official publisher, clerk, attorney, bank and the mayor‑pro‑tem. Councilmember Hutton seconded that motion; votes were unanimous.
Sheriff Barnes reported patrol activity for December, saying, “My department had 42.59 patrol hours for December. The deputies made 4 calls and 9 traffic stops.” He also introduced Mitch Johnson as the county’s new Emergency Management Coordinator. Barnes and Councilmember Megan Allison discussed the future of the property referred to as "Hinterland" and its location, but no formal action on that matter was recorded.
Under department reports, Public Works noted that some crack sealing on Main Street was not holding and that the city would contact G&H Asphalt about repairs. Fire Chief Schaffer delivered a year‑end report for the fire and rescue departments. Library Board Director Blair, present at the meeting, told the council that a change in the council’s monthly meeting date could affect publishing deadlines; the council and Blair agreed to commit to one page of publishing with the Tri‑Corner Express for calendar year 2025 so minutes can be published on schedule.
In council comments, members asked Precision Tree Care to remove Christmas lights from the large tree at Imes Park to allow bulb repair and replacement. The council discussed preparations for the fiscal 2026 budget and set a budget meeting for Jan. 14, 2025. With no further business, the council voted to adjourn at 8:04 p.m.; the motion to adjourn was made by Councilmember Megan Allison and seconded by Councilmember Tracy Kozak.
Votes at a glance: the meeting recorded unanimous approvals for the agenda, the consent agenda (including Resolutions 1A‑2025 through 1E‑2025), and the motion to adjourn. No items were tabled or rejected.
