CARTHAGE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 9th, 2025

The Regular Meeting of the Carthage City Council was held Tuesday, December 9 th ,
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 November 25 th . All six Aldermen answered “aye” in approval.
Motion was made by Alderman Walker, seconded by Smith to approve the special
meeting minutes of November 24 th . All six Aldermen answered “aye” in approval.
Mayor Smith reported to the Council that the City has received a TIF Ordinance for
Carthage Centennial Development. This Ordinance approves a forty-five day extension
of the developers obligation to complete “phase 1” of the hotel project. Elizabeth and
Jonathan Pearson were present to answer any questions that the Council had.
Motion was made by Alderman Walker, seconded by Smith to approve Ordinance No.
2025-14 An Ordinance approving and authorizing the execution of a Carthage TIF
district I redevelopment agreement by and between the City of Carthage and Carthage
Centennial Development and Elizabeth Schell Pearson and Jonathan Pearson. All six
Aldermen voted “yes”.
Alderman Smith reported to the Council that the Carthage Elementary School District
and Mrs. Pearson who was present had submitted a permission form for a CESD Hot
Chocolate Run on December 18 th . During this event all students will run/walk to the CVS
campus for a fun run/walk.
Motion was made by Alderman Smith, seconded by Roberts to approve the Carthage
Elementary School District permission form on December 18 th . All six Aldermen voted
“yes”.
After discussion a Motion was made by Alderman Walker, seconded by Smith to approve
the November Budgetary Report. All six Aldermen voted “yes”.
City Attorney Tom Hartzell reported on several delinquent properties.
Alderman Smith reported to the Council that Chief Himan has applied for a grant in the
amount of $45,000 to help with the purchase of equipment. He also reported that the new
2025 squad car has been purchased and fitted with the old equipment from the 2021
squad car that is being traded in.

Alderman Biondolino reported to the Council that LT Land & Service has submitted the
bill for tree removal. He also reported that AEC, LLC will be meeting with himself, the
Mayor, Public Works director, and the City Clerk to discuss several issues with the
landfill including the billing for services and future sampling.
After discussion a motion was made by Alderman Walker, seconded by Roberts to
approve payment of the November bills. Aldermen Smith, Roberts, Long, Biondolino
and Walker voted “yes”. Alderman Steinkamp abstained. Motion passed by a vote of 5
to 0.
Alderman Long reported to the Council that Doug from Benton Engineering presented to
the public works committee for consideration several improvement options for the
existing well and possible change orders going forward. After discussion the committee
felt that the approval of the installation of a manhole, gate valve and “pig” insertion at the
cost of $21,600.00 was necessary. This will enable cleaning of the well.
Motion was made by Alderman Long, seconded by Biondolino to approve the change
order of $21,600 to the D&L contract for installation of the above materials. All six
Aldermen voted “yes”.
Alderman Long reported to the Council that the Street Department has been working on
removing snow. He also reported that the demo on the old Station House building next to
City Hall has started.
Motion was made by Alderman Walker, seconded by Smith to move to executive session
to discuss the possibility that the City may be brought into litigation. All six Aldermen
voted “yes”.
Motion was made by Alderman Walker, seconded by Smith to leave executive session.
All six Aldermen voted “yes”.
Motion to adjourn by Alderman Smith, seconded by Roberts at 8:06 PM
Respectfully submitted,

Scott Roberts
City Clerk