CARTHAGE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 27th, 2026

The Regular Meeting of the Carthage City Council was held Tuesday, October 27 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 absent.
Motion was made by Alderman Smith, seconded by Walker to approve the regular
meeting minutes of October 13th. All six Aldermen answered “aye” in approval.
Mayor Smith reported to the Council that W&S Contracting has submitted a pay request
in the amount of $46,495.50 for half of the SCGP demolitions. W&S has demolished
over half of the houses on the list at this point. The entire project must be completed by
November 15 th as part of the Strong Community Grant Project.
Motion was made by Alderman Walker, seconded by Roberts to approve the pay request
from W&S Contracting in the amount of $46,495.50 for house demolitions. All six
Aldermen voted “yes”.
Clerk Roberts reported to the Council that a Resolution needs to be passed to establish
the locations and times for the Caucuses on December 7 th . The Democratic Caucuses will
be held at City Hall, Ward 1 at 6:00 p.m., Ward 2 at 6:15 p.m. and Ward 3 at 6:30 p.m.
The Republican Caucuses are to be held at the Community Center, Ward 1 at 6:00 p.m.,
Ward 2 at 6:15 p.m. and Ward 3 at 6:30 p.m.
Motion was made by Alderman Biondolino, seconded by Smith to approve Resolution
No. 2026-2 to establish the locations and times of the Democratic and Republican
Caucuses on December 7 th . All six Aldermen voted “yes”.
City Attorney Tom Hartzell reported on several delinquent properties. He also presented
to the Council a deed for the south portion of the property at the corner of Buchanan and
Prairie Ave. that Charlie Mustread owns (PIN 13-24-710-112). The City now owns the
south portion of this property, after the passing of Mr. Mustread the remainder of this
property will automatically transfer to the City.
Alderman Smith reported to the Council that an Ordinance changing the name of the
City’s Civil Defense to Emergency Services and Disaster Agency. This change is being
made to be consistent with the name change at the State and Federal level.
Motion was made by Alderman Smith, seconded by Walker to approve Ordinance No.
2026-10 an Ordinance changing the name of Civil Defense to Carthage Emergency
Management Agency. All six Aldermen voted “yes”.

Alderman Biondolino reported to the Council that the City has received a letter from the
EPA stating that all the previous violations at the landfill are now repaired and the
landfill is in compliance. He also reported that AEC has submitted a proposal for
sampling that is required at the landfill. This proposal only shows hourly rates for
personnel and materials. The City would like something in writing that shows the total
that the City should expect to be billed so that it can be included in the annual budget.
Motion was made by Alderman Biondolino, seconded by Long to approve the proposal
from AEC for the fourth quarter sampling only, with the understanding that the City will
receive a proposal for the total expected amount to be billed before the remainder of the
proposal is approved. All six Aldermen voted “yes”.
Alderman Biondolino reported to the Council that a pre-bid meeting for asbestos
abatement at the old Motel on Douglas Street will be held in early November. He also
reported that the snow removal bids are due at City hall by November 6 th at 4:30.
After discussion a motion was made by Alderman Walker, seconded by Smith to approve
the land banks use of the International Property Maintenance Code. Aldermen Smith,
Roberts, Long, Biondolino and Walker voted “yes”. Alderman Steinkamp voted “no”.
Motion passed by a vote of 5 to 1.
Alderman Walker reported to the Council that the Tax Levy Ordinance has been prepared
and needs approval.
Motion was made by Alderman Walker, seconded by Smith to approve An Ordinance
levying taxes for all corporate purposes for the City of Carthage. Aldermen Smith,
Roberts, Long, Biondolino and Walker voted “yes”. Alderman Steinkamp voted “no”.
Motion passed by a vote of 5 to 1.
Alderman Long reported to the Council that sidewalk repairs have been completed on
Locust street and also on First street by the entrance to the new library parking lot. He
also reported that an Ordinance to place stop signs at the intersection of First and Center
and the intersection of Second and Center has been prepared for City approval.
Motion was made by Alderman Long, seconded by Biondolino to approve Ordinance No.
2026-12 an Ordinance placing stop signs at the corner of first street and center street and
at the corner of second street and center street, Carthage, Illinois. All six Aldermen voted
“yes”.
Alderman Long reported to the Council that a final pay request has been submitted by
D&L Excavating Inc. in the amount of $65,195.00 for work on the Water Treatment Plan
second deep well. All work has been completed on this project.

Motion was made by Alderman Long, seconded by Walker to approve the payment of
$65,195.00 to D &L Excavating for completion of work on the ancillary equipment &
infrastructure on the second deep well at the water treatment plant. All six Aldermen
voted “yes”.
Motion to adjourn by Alderman Smith, seconded by Walker at 7:43 PM
Respectfully submitted,

Scott Roberts
City Clerk