CARTHAGE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING JULY 14th, 2026

The Regular Meeting of the Carthage City Council was held Tuesday, July 14 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, Biondolino and
Walker. City Treasurer Pam Edris and Alderman Long were absent.
Motion was made by Alderman Walker, seconded by Smith to approve the special
meeting minutes of June 22 nd . All five present Aldermen answered “aye” in approval.
Motion was made by Alderman Walker, seconded by Roberts to approve the regular
meeting minutes of June 23 rd . All five present Aldermen answered “aye” in approval.
After discussion a motion was made by Alderman Walker, seconded by Biondolino to
approve the June budgetary report. All five present Aldermen voted “yes”.
Mayor Smith reported to the Council that Mediacom has torn down a tower without
notifying the City that they were going to do so. In doing so they damaged some of the
crops in a field next to that property.
Mayor Smith reported to the Council that the City did not need to donate any funds to the
fireworks. Several businesses in town made significant donations as well as three
memorials and several small donations. Two matching donations were made as well.
Mayor Smith reported to the Council that the City has received an offer for $2,250.00 for
the empty lot at 237 N. First street from a neighboring property.
Motion was made by Alderman Walker, seconded by Smith to approve the sale of 237 N.
First street for $2,250.00. All five present Aldermen voted “yes”.
Mayor Smith reported to the Council that the City has received an offer of $7,500.00 for
the empty lot at 315 Cherry street.
Motion was made by Alderman Walker, seconded by Smith to accept the offer of
$7,500.00 for the lot at 315 Cherry street. All five present Aldermen voted “yes”.
Clerk Roberts reported to the Council that he has submitted a request for records disposal
and that submittal has been approved. The records can be disposed of on or after July
25 th .

City Attorney Tom Hartzell reported on several delinquent properties. He also prepared
several Ordinances for the Councils consideration.
Alderman Smith reported to the Council that the Police Department has been very busy
with several issues over the last couple of weeks. He also reported that Officer St John is
now certified as a less lethal instructor after the training course that he recently took.
Alderman Smith reported to the Council that the Police Department would like to convert
a Police Department gun from .45 caliber to 9 mm. This will allow the department to use
that gun more because .45 ammo is much more expensive than 9 mm and they have more
9 mm ammo.
Motion was made by Alderman Smith, seconded by Walker to approve the purchase of a
conversion kit in the amount of $1,300.00. All five present Aldermen voted “yes”.
Alderman Smith reported to the Council that the VFW has submitted a permission form
for a car show on August 22 nd . The Council would like some more information before
this permission form is approved.
Alderman Biondolino would like to ask for bids for tree removal on City trees. He has a
list of potential trees to remove. The City will ask for bids to be submitted by August 7 th .
He also reported that the Street Department has made all of the necessary fixes at the
landfill that were required by the Illinois EPA.
After discussion a motion was made by Alderman Walker, seconded by Smith to approve
payment of the June Bills. All five present Aldermen voted “yes”.
Motion was made by Alderman Walker, seconded by Biondolino to pay Alderman Long
for tonight’s Council meeting. All five present Aldermen voted “yes”.
Alderman Biondolino reported to the Council that Laverdiere has submitted a proposal
for tilling, compaction, grading and shaping of roads in three areas including South head
street, Phines street cul-de-sac and Walnut street. The proposal is for $24,800.00.
Motion was made by Alderman Biondolino, seconded by Roberts to approve the proposal
of $24,800.00 for road work to be preformed by Laverdiere Construction. All five
present Aldermen voted “yes”.
Alderman Smith reported to the Council that the City Clerk has contacted American
Legal about the cost of recodification for the changes that have been discussed for the
Carthage Code Book. The proposal from American Legal is for a base cost of
$18,650.00. The City had put $20,000.00 in the budget for this project.

Motion was made by Alderman Smith, seconded by Walker to approve the proposal from
American Legal. All five present Aldermen voted “yes”.
Mayor Smith reported to the Council that an Ordinance has been prepared by the City
Attorney. This ordinance is to remove a section of zoning from the City limits. The City
currently doesn’t allow mobile homes in the City limits and there is still a section of town
that is zoned for mobile homes. This ordinance will remove that zoning.
Motion was made by Alderman Smith, seconded by Roberts to approve Ordinance No.
2026-5 an Ordinance removing title 10 zoning regulations, chapter 6 residential districts,
section 10-6-5: R-5 mobile home dwelling district. All five present Aldermen voted
“yes”.
Mayor Smith reported to the Council that an Ordinance has been prepared by the City
Attorney. This Ordinance is to establish a historic buildings district on top of the B-2:
central business district that has already been established.
Motion was made by Alderman Smith, seconded by Walker to approve Ordinance No.
2026-6 an Ordinance relating to zoning of the central business district and its joint
buildings district. All five present Aldermen voted “yes”.
Motion to adjourn by Alderman Walker, seconded by Smith at 8:28 PM
Respectfully submitted,

Scott Roberts
City Clerk