CARTHAGE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 29th, 2026

The Regular Meeting of the Carthage City Council was held Tuesday, January 29 th , 2026, 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, Long, Biondolino and Walker. City Treasurer Pam Edris was also present. Alderman Steinkamp was absent. Motion was made by Alderman Walker, seconded by Smith to approve the regular meeting minutes of January 13 th . All five present Aldermen answered “aye” in approval.
Mayor Smith reported to the Council that an Ordinance has been prepared for a TIF agreement between the Velvet Hanger and the City of Carthage. The Council approved the application but an Ordinance has to be approved in order to make the TIF agreement official.
Motion was made by Alderman Walker, seconded by Roberts to approve Ordinance No. 2025-15 An Ordinance approving and authorizing the execution of the first amendment to Carthage TIF District redevelopment agreement by and between the City of Carthage and Deverie Troutman, DBA Velvet Hanger and Josh Troutman. All five present Aldermen voted “yes”.
Mayor Smith reported to the Council that a proclamation declaring February 1 st through February 7 th to be Brenda Young week needs approval. This proclamation is to recognize Brenda Young as the Citizen of the Year. She is being recognized for her countless hours to community and economic development through her role as a businesswoman and volunteer. She helps many non-profit organizations and leads the team to put up and take
down the Christmas wreaths each year. She also helps to support new business development and all the other work she does helping put on special events in the City. Motion was made by Alderman Walker, seconded by Roberts to approve the proclamation to establish February 1 st through February 7 th as Brenda Young week. All five present Aldermen answered “aye” in approval.
City Attorney Tom Hartzell reported on several delinquent properties.
Alderman Smith reported to the Council that Illini West High School has submitted a permission form to the Council. However, the Council needs some clarification on the event that they would like to hold before it can be approved. Clerk Roberts will follow up with the High School to get more clarification before the next Council meeting.

Alderman Biondolino reported to the Council that AEC, LLC has contacted the City. They will be asking the Illinois EPA for an extension on some of the items that they want to be fixed at the landfill. The items that the Illinois EPA has asked to be repaired or altered in some way are all minor issues but the City was not given an appropriate amount of time to correct these issues.
Motion was made by Alderman Walker, seconded by Smith to approve paying Alderman Steinkamp for tonight’s Council meeting. All five present Aldermen voted “yes”.
Alderman Long reported to the Council that all repairs at the water plant are projected to be completed in the next two weeks. He also reported that the salt brine system that was ordered to help with snow removal will be delivered next week.
Motion to adjourn by Alderman Walker, seconded by Smith at 8:00 PM
Respectfully submitted,

Scott Roberts
City Clerk