Illinois Valley Times

Village of Seneca Village Council met March 17

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

1.) Council Meeting Called to Order

2.) Roll Call

3.) Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America

4.) Approval of March 3, 2025 council meeting minutes

5.) Treasurer’s Report: Approval of Treasurer’s report, payroll and payment of bills

6.) Communications, Petitions, Reports & Additional Agenda Items

7.) Old Business

A. Commissioner Weber

B. Commissioner Victor

C. Commissioner Higgins

D. Commissioner Peddicord

1. Adoption of Ordinance No. 25-10, An Ordinance Regulating the Keeping of Backyard Chickens

2. Update regarding 348 N. Main Street

E. Mayor Olson

8.) Commissioner’s Report and New Business

A. Public Property, Water & Sewer (Weber)

1. Approval of expenditure to TreeTop Products in an amount not to exceed $3,000.00 for three benches

2. Approval of expenditure to J Hovi Construction in an amount not to exceed $2,000.00 for repair of damage to garage at Graves Park

B. Accounts & Finance (Victor)

1. Approval of expenditure to Mahoney, Silverman & Cross, LLC in the amount of $1,881.25 for legal expenses

2. Approval of expenditure to Wex Bank in the amount of $3,083.98 for fuel expenses

3. Discussion regarding Ordinance Implementing a Municipal Grocery Retailers’ Occupation Tax and a Municipal Grocery Service Occupation Tax

4. Approval of non-union employee raises

C. Streets (Higgins)

D. Public Health & Safety (Peddicord)

1. Discussion regarding Ordinance Amending the Text of the Zoning Ordinance to Include the Keeping of Backyard Chickens as a Permitted Use in Certain Residential Districts

2. Approval of expenditure to Superion, LLC in the amount of $4,049.15 for annual maintenance fees

E. Public Affairs (Mayor Olson)

1. Approval of Façade Improvement Program Agreement with Mid-States Industrial, Inc. and authorize Mayor Olson to execute same

2. Discussion regarding Ordinance Amending Video Gaming License Regulations

3. Discussion regarding Ordinance Amending Section 2-1-3 of the Village of Seneca Code of Ordinances as it Pertains to the Plan Commission

4. Appointment of Ray Jackson as Assistant Zoning Enforcement Officer

9.) Public Comment

10.) Executive Session

11.) Actions Following Executive Session

12.) Council Meeting Adjourned

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