City of Champaign City Council met Feb. 24

City of Champaign City Council met Feb. 24

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

COUNCIL MEMBERS

PRESENT: Vanna Pianfetti Robert Pollett

Kathy Shannon Davion Williams

Shauna Clayborn Michael Foellmer

Matthew Gladney William Kyles

Mayor Feinen

COUNCIL MEMBERS 

ABSENT: None

STAFF PRESENT: Joan Walls, City Manager

Thomas Yu, City Attorney 

Kay Nees, Finance Director

Amanda Corrigan, City Accountant

Jamie Vermillion, Project Specialist

OTHERS PRESENT: Courtney Mohr, Audit Principal, Lauterbach & Amen

TIME STARTED: 7:00 p.m.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 

January 27, 2026 Regular Study Session Meeting Minutes

CM Pianfetti, seconded by CM Gladney, moved to approve the minutes. A voice vote was  taken; all voted yes. 

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports and Auditor’s Reports [SS 2026-006]

Staff Presentation: Accountant Corrigan, Director Nees and Principal Mohr’s presentation of  the Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports and Auditor’s Reports included the following  topics: 

• Overview of Report

• Single audit

• Annual financial reports

• Management Letter

• Auditor’s Comment

Action Recommended: No action is required regarding the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR); this report is for informational purposes only. Council Members may call Amanda Corrigan, City Accountant, at 217-403-8959 with any questions regarding these reports.

Council Members’ Technical Question: Council Members’ technical question included Township Audit scope clarification.

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Public Input: None

Council Members’ General Discussion: Council Members’ comments included appreciation to staff for their continued work; and expressed interest in the next township audit presentation.

Poll: No poll required, information purposes only.

Request for Honorary Street Name: Benita Rollins-Gay [SS 2026-007]

Staff Presentation: Specialist Vermillion’s presentation of the Request For Honorary Street 

Name: Benita Rollins-Gay included the following topics: 

• Honorary Street Application Procedures

• Benita Rollins-Gay 

• Proposed Honorary Benita Rollins-Gay Way

• Honorary Street Application Review

Action Recommended: The Administration seeks Council direction on preparing a Resolution for an honorary street designation for Benita Rollins-Gay, designating Walnut Street between Eureka Street and North Street as Honorary Benita Rollins-Gay Way. 

Council Members’ Technical Questions: None

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Public Input: The following members of the audience spoke regarding the Honorary Street 

Name: Benita Rollins-Gay:

• Ralph Stinson

• Leigh Kelly, Savoy

• Ashley Stinson

Council Members’ General Discussion: Council Members’ comments included appreciation for Rollins-Gay’s work and dedication; and honoring those who are still living.

Poll: Direct staff to prepare a Resolution to be placed on a Regular Meeting Agenda for Council action on the honorary street designation for Benita Rollins-Gay on Walnut Street between Eureka Street and North Street. The result of the poll was 9 ayes and 0 nays.

Request for Honorary Street Name: Diane Nesbitt [SS 2026-008]

Staff Presentation: Specialist Vermillion’s presentation of the Request For Honorary Street 

Name: Diane Nesbitt included the following topics: 

• Honorary Street Application Procedures

• Diane Nesbitt

• Proposed Honorary Diane Nesbitt Way

• Honorary Street Application Review

Action Recommended: The Administration seeks Council direction on preparing a Resolution for an honorary street designation for Diane Nesbitt, designating Hickory Street between Vine Street and North Street as Honorary Diane Nesbitt Way.

Council Members’ Technical Questions: None

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Public Input: None

Council Members’ General Discussion: Council Members’ comments included appreciation of Nesbitt’s community involvement and connections.

Poll: Direct staff to prepare a Resolution to be placed on a Regular Meeting Agenda for Council action on the honorary street designation for Diane Nesbitt on Hickory Street between Vine Street and North Street as Honorary Diane Nesbitt Way. The result of the poll was 9 ayes and 0 nays.

Audience Participation: None

Council and Manager Comments: Council Member comment included notice of the upcoming Champaign Housing Authority Study meetings; and remembrance of Reverend Jesse Jackson.

Adjournment: CM Pianfetti, seconded by CM Gladney, moved to recess into Closed Session to discuss Pending Litigation, 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11), followed by adjournment. A roll call vote was taken; all voted yes.

The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.

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