CARTHAGE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING JUNE 9th, 2026
The Regular Meeting of the Carthage City Council was held Tuesday, June 9 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, 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 May 26 th . All six Aldermen answered “aye” in approval.
Mayor Smith reported to the Council that the City will be advertising several of the
empty lots for sale that the City has acquired through the Strong Community Grant
Program with Brenda Young Real Estate. He also reported that an adjacent property
owner would like to purchase 924 Walnut Street. This property is divided in half by the
creek that runs through town and would be very hard to build anything on.
Motion was made by Alderman Smith, seconded by Walker to approve the sale of 924
Walnut for the closing costs. All six Aldermen voted “yes”.
After discussion a motion was made by Alderman Walker, seconded by Roberts to
approve the May budgetary report. All six Aldermen voted “yes”.
Mayor Smith reported to the Council that he has signed an electric aggregation
agreement. Currently the Ameren rate is 11.326 per kwh and the rate that was agreed
upon is 10.490 kwh. This agreement is for 16 months and all residents of Carthage will
be automatically opted in to this agreement. Residents do have the option to opt out if
they want to. The electric bill will still come from Ameren, this will just change the
electricity provider to Ameren.
Mayor Smith reported to the Council that the City would like to establish a Business
District. An ordinance needs to be passed that will allow for Jacob & Klein to provide
professional services to establish and oversee this business district.
After discussion a motion was made by Alderman Biondolino, seconded by Smith to
approve Ordinance No. 2026-2 an ordinance approving and authorizing the execution of
a professional services agreement for the establishment and annual administration of
Carthage Business District No. 1. All six Aldermen voted “yes”.
City Attorney Tom Hartzell reported on several delinquent properties.
Alderman Smith reported to the Council that the Police Department has been at several
training classes recently. He also reported that the Police Department is looking into
changing the Police Department’s land line into a mobile phone.
Alderman Smith reported to the Council that Brown Electric has started work on the
traffic signal at the intersection of Buchanan and Madison.
Alderman Biondolino reported to the Council that the Street Department has been
working on correcting issues at the landfill. He also reported that the tree board will be
selecting trees that need to be cut down.
After discussion a motion was made by Alderman Walker, seconded by Roberts to
approve paying the Monthly bills. All six Aldermen voted “yes”.
Alderman Long reported to the Council that D&L has continued work on the electrical
housing for the second deep well. He also reported that Cahoy has submitted a request
for the final payment for the installation of the second deep well.
Alderman Long reported to the Council that the sewer on North Washington was jetted,
all tree roots were removed and the sewer line was treated to help prevent issues in the
future. He also reported that the street department sprayed and removed the weeds from
the square before the strawberry strut. They are also working on potholes, tree trimming
and correcting erosion at the landfill.
Motion to adjourn by Alderman Walker, seconded by Smith at 8:04 PM
Respectfully submitted,
Scott Roberts
City Clerk
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