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Residents raise trash service, transparency and personnel concerns during public comment
Summary
Multiple residents spoke during public comment about Republic Services trash issues, thanked the City for cleanup, inquired about a vacant property and alleged personnel and Open Meetings Act concerns; one caller urged the mayor's resignation.
Several citizens used the public-comment period to raise service and governance concerns. Ray Worstell complained about Republic Services' weekly trash service and alleged the city had overpaid the company. Heather Venceil thanked the City for recent cleanup efforts. Keith Bellinger asked about the status of the former Southeastern Illinois Counseling Center at 15th and Olive.
Other commenters raised personnel and transparency issues. Kelsey Mickiewicz complained about an unverified remark by a city worker concerning a member of a high school basketball team. Walter Mickiewicz called for Mayor Courtney's resignation. Louie Campbell raised concerns about transparency and alleged a violation of the Open Meetings Act and mentioned the sewer plant lab; Marshall Pierson urged infrastructure repairs and support for small businesses. Council members responded: Volkman alleged personal attacks on himself and Campbell; Waldrop disputed Volkman's account of the Feb. 4 special session; Brewer appealed for community cooperation and Greene called for more respect among council members.
