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Committee reports: Main Street conference, EV-charger usage, Tree Board resignation and Public Art updates

Council of the City of Oregon · November 25, 2025

Summary

Council members reported attending the Main Street Illinois conference; council discussed EV charging-station usage; Tree Board member Caleb Jenks resigned but offered to consult on the Bird City designation; the Public Art Commission continues work on welcome signs.

During committee reports on Nov. 25 Mayor Ken Williams and Council Member Terry Schuster said they attended the Main Street Illinois conference. Council members also discussed usage of the EV charging station in the 5th Street parking lot.

City Manager Darin DeHaan reported that Tree Board member Caleb Jenks had resigned and asked to remain a consultant on the Bird City designation. DeHaan and Council Member Schuster noted Jenks restarted the local Kiwanis Club and encouraged community members to volunteer. The Public Art Commission reported ongoing work to schedule a meeting and continue work on welcome signage for the city.

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