Chambana Sun

City of Champaign City Council met Sept. 16

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

There being a quorum present, Mayor Feinen called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

ROLL-CALL: Present: William Kyles, Vanna Pianfetti, Robert Pollett, Kathy Shannon, Shauna Clayborn, Michael Foellmer, Mayor Feinen

Absent: Davion Williams, Matthew Gladney

SPECIAL RECOGNITION:

Mayor Feinen, assisted by Deputy Chief Petrilli, issued the Oath of Office to the following: Ryan Walmer, Police Officer; Conner Bell, Police Officer; Matthew Bright, Police Officer; and Dakota Brown, Police Officer.

Mayor Feinen, joined by members of United Way, issued a proclamation declaring the week of September 15 through September 21, 2025, National Diaper Needs Awareness Week.

Mayor Feinen, joined by members of the City’s Equity and Engagement Department, University YMCA, CU Public Health District, and the New American Welcome Center, issued a proclamation declaring the week of September 12 through September 21, 2025, Welcoming Week.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

August 19, 2025 Regular Council Meeting

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

CORRESPONDENCE:

Email regarding sidewalk and crossing safety concerns

CM Pianfetti, seconded by CM Kyles, moved to place the correspondence on file. A voice vote was taken, all voted yes.

PUBLIC HEARINGS: None

ACTION ON COUNCIL BILLS

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:

Passed CB-2025-158, “A Resolution Designating a Portion of Main Street as Honorary Chris Decker Drive (Public Works Department – Between Walnut Street and Chestnut Street”

CM Pianfetti, seconded by CM Kyles, moved to adopt the Resolution. After a brief explanation of the Council Bill by Mayor Feinen, a roll-call vote was taken; all voted yes.

Passed CB-2025-159, “A Resolution Approving the Final Plat of Legends of Champaign Phase 4 (Planning and Development Department – Property at the northwest corner of Curtis Road and Palmer Drive)”

CM Pianfetti, seconded by CM Kyles, moved to adopt the Resolution. After a brief explanation of the Council Bill by Mayor Feinen, a roll-call vote was taken; all voted yes.

Passed CB-2025-160, “A Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Economic Development Manual (Planning and Development Department – Economic Development Manual”

CM Pianfetti, seconded by CM Kyles, moved to adopt the Resolution. After a brief explanation of the Council Bill by Mayor Feinen, Council Members’ comment included support for the celebration of small businesses. A roll-call vote was taken; all voted yes.

Passed CB-2025-161, “A Resolution Approving an Engineering Services Agreement with Engineering Resource Associates, Inc., for the Duncan Road Bridge (Copper Slough) Replacement Project (Public Works Department – Engineering Resource Associates, Inc.) (City Project No. 0788)”

Not-To-Exceed: $217,335

CM Pianfetti, seconded by CM Kyles, moved to adopt the Resolution. After a brief explanation of the Council Bill by Mayor Feinen, a roll-call vote was taken; all voted yes.

Passed CB-2025-162, “A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Sign the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Notice of Intent Permit Application for Stormwater Discharge from Municipal Storm Sewer Systems (Public Works Department – Illinois EPA)”

CM Pianfetti, seconded by CM Kyles, moved to adopt the Resolution. After a brief explanation of the Council Bill by Mayor Feinen, a roll-call vote was taken; all voted yes.

Passed CB-2025-163, “A Resolution Accepting a Proposal for the Main Street Viaduct Fencing Project (Public Works Department – Century Fence Company, Pewaukee, Wisconsin)”

Amount: $62,130

CM Pianfetti, seconded by CM Kyles, moved to adopt the Resolution. After a brief explanation of the Council Bill by Mayor Feinen, Council Members’ technical question included preference points for local vendors. The following members of the audience spoke:

• Mark Medlyn, Champaign

• Alan Nudo, Champaign

Council Members’ comments included holistic approaches to homelessness; treating residents with dignity; the impact of closing Strides; and inviting the public to attend the Special Town Board Meeting on September 30, 2025, at 7 pm. A roll-call vote was taken; the result of the vote was 6 ayes, 1 nay.

CM Pianfetti, seconded by CM Kyles, moved to consolidate CB-2025-164, CB-2025- 165, CB-2025-166, CB-2025-167, and CB-2025-168. A voice vote was taken on the motion to consolidate; all voted yes.

Passed CB-2025-164, “A Resolution Authorizing the Acquisition of Property and Easements for the Mattis Avenue (Windsor Road to Curtis Road) Project (Public Works Department – The Building and Endowment Fund of Illinois Knights Templar Home a/k/a Illinois Knights Templar Home Endowment Fund)”

Amount: $72,120

Passed CB-2025-165, “A Resolution Authorizing the Acquisition of Property and Easements for the Mattis Avenue (Windsor Road to Curtis Road) Project (Public Works Department – Busey Bank, Formerly known as First Busey Trust and Investment Company, Trustee of the Opal Gilliland Trust)”

Amount: $80,040

Passed CB-2025-166, “A Resolution Authorizing the Acquisition of Property and Easements for the Mattis Avenue (Windsor Road to Curtis Road) Project (Public Works Department – KDB II, Inc.)”

Amount: $42,100

Passed CB-2025-167, “A Resolution Authorizing the Acquisition of Property and Easements for the Mattis Avenue (Windsor Road to Curtis Road) Project (Public Works Department – KDB II, Inc., as agent for Southwest Place Lot 25 Condominium Association)”

Amount: $24,100

Passed CB-2025-168, “A Resolution Approving a Change Order with Lochmueller Group, Inc., to Provide Phase II Engineering Services on the Mattis Avenue (Windsor Road to Curtis Road) Project (Public Works Department – Lochmueller Group, Inc.)”

Amount: $28,777.60

After a brief explanation of the Council Bills by Mayor Feinen, it was noted that a representative from Lochmueller Group, Inc. was in the audience and available to answer questions. A roll-call vote was taken; all voted yes.

AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION: The following members of the audience commented regarding various community concerns:

• Charlotte Hart, Champaign

• Chris Keckler, Champaign

• Mark Medlyn, Champaign

• Terry Foote, Champaign

COUNCIL AND MANAGER COMMENTS:

Council Members’ comments included appreciation to City staff in multiple departments for their hard work; garbage collection concerns; economic development and segregation; thoughts to the the injured City Firefighters and EMT and their families; The Beat and summer programming; and the acknowledgment of the passing of Governor Edgar.

VOUCHERS:

CM Pianfetti, seconded by CM Kyles, moved to adopt the vendor payments dated August 23, 2025 through September 5, 2025, in the amount of $1,467,472.74. A voice vote was taken; all voted yes.

PAYROLL:

CM Pianfetti, seconded by CM Kyles, moved to approve the payroll dated August 29, 2025, in the amount of $2,558,990.54. A voice vote was taken; all voted yes.

INVESTMENTS: None

ADJOURNMENT:

CM Pianfetti, seconded by CM Kyles, moved to adjourn, a roll-call vote was taken; all voted yes.

The meeting adjourned at 8:23 p.m.

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