CARTHAGE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 23rd, 2025

The Regular Meeting of the Carthage City Council was held Tuesday, September 23 rd ,
2025, at City Hall, 538 Wabash Avenue. Mayor Smith called the meeting to order at
7:00 P.M. Answering to roll call were Aldermen Smith, Roberts, Steinkamp, Long,
Biondolino and Walker. City Treasurer Pam Edris was also present.
Motion was made by Alderman Walker, seconded by Smith to approve the regular
meeting minutes of September 9 th . All six Aldermen answered “aye” in approval.
Clerk Roberts reported that the Council needs to discuss the Tax Levy. Alderman
Walker reported that the Finance Committee will discuss the levy at the next meeting.
City Attorney Tom Hartzell reported on several delinquent properties.
Alderman Biondolino reported to the Council that AEC, LLC has issued an extension to
the IEPA to review the submitted Permits. The IEPA to this point has still not reviewed
the July 13, 2022; January 17, 2023; July 14, 2023; July 15, 2024; April 11, 2025; or July
15, 2025 Supplemental Permits. The Council would like Clerk Roberts to determine
what the repercussions would be for not issuing extensions to the IEPA in the future.
Alderman Biondolino also reported that 4 additional security cameras have been ordered
and delivered to City Hall. They will be installed soon.
After discussion a motion was made by Alderman Walker, seconded by Biondolino to
approve renewal of the City Employee’s Health Insurance plan. All six Aldermen voted
“yes”.
Alderman Long reported to the Council that the Water Plant is functioning much better
after the recent repairs. Also, the well drilling has reached the underground aquifer.
Cahoy has submitted a pay request in the amount of $278,119.02.
Motion was made by Alderman Long, seconded by Roberts to approve payment to Cahoy
Pump Services for Well Drilling in the amount of $278,119.02. All six Aldermen voted
“yes”.
Alderman Long reported to the Council that Benton Engineering has submitted an
agreement for additional engineering that was required due to all of the issues at the
water treatment plant and new deep well. This agreement is for additional engineering in
the amount of $30,000.00.

Motion was made by Alderman Long, seconded by Smith to approve signing the Benton
Engineering agreement for the amount of $30,000 for additional engineering. All six
Aldermen voted “yes”.
Alderman Long reported to the Council that the Street Superintendent would like to
research the possibility of preparing a salt brine to aid with snow removal. He needs to
discuss this option with the companies that are bidding salt for the City before a decision
can be made on the salt bids. He also reported that the Street Department has been
working on culverts and other ditch work, they have also recently repaired the alley next
to the middle school.
The Council discussed the possibility of establishing a Public Works Director position
and hiring an individual to fill that position.
Motion was made by Alderman Walker, seconded by Steinkamp to move to executive
session to discuss the Public Works Director position. All six Aldermen answered “aye”
in approval.
Motion was made by Alderman Walker, seconded by Smith to leave executive session.
All six Aldermen answered “aye” in approval.
Motion was made by Alderman Smith, seconded by Walker to approve hiring Rich
Sealock as the interim Public Works Director to start on Monday, September 29 th with an
annual salary of $62,000.00. Also, to advertise for the position in the local paper and ask
for applications to be submitted at City Hall by October 10 th . All six Aldermen voted
“yes”.
Motion to adjourn by Alderman Smith, seconded by Roberts at 8:10 PM
Respectfully submitted,

Scott Roberts
City Clerk