City of Sandwich City Council met March 16.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Audience Comments
5. Consent Agenda:
Motion to adopt the Consent Agenda as a whole. (All matters listed are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately).
A. Approval of Minutes from the Committee of the Whole meeting of March 2, 2026
B. Approval of Minutes from the Regular City Council meeting of March 2, 2026
C. Approval of February Financial Report
6. Mayor’s Report: Todd Latham
A. Old Route 34 Deed Update
7. Attorney’s Report:
Attorney Carmen Forte / Law Firm of Klein, Thorpe & Jenkins, Ltd
8. City Clerk’s Report: Denise Ii
9. Treasurer’s Report: Position Vacant
10. City Administrator’s Report: Geoff Penman
11. City Department’s Reports
A. EMA – Tony Eberle
B. Police – Chief Kevin Senne
C. Engineering – Curt Dettmann
12. Unfinished Business
A. Ordinance 2026-05 entitled “An Ordinance Amending Various Sections of the Sandwich City Code Related to a Variety of Fee Structures and Related Permits and Licenses Granted Under the Provisions of the Sandwich City Code” presented for passage.
13. New Business
A. Motion to pay invoices in the amount of $101,808.99 as recommended by the Finance Committee
B. Motion to award the 2026 Biosolids Hauling and Land Application Contract to Stewart Spreading Inc. at $33.93 per cubic yard with option to renew
C. Resolution 26-04 entitled “A Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Agreement with Illinois Military Maintenance, LLC to Provide Janitorial Services to the City of Sandwich, IL” presented for approval in the amount of $8,580.00
D. Ordinance 2026-06 entitled “An Ordinance Authorizing the Disposal of Surplus Property in the Possession of the City of Sandwich (Surplus Municipal Vehicles and Equipment)” presented to waive first reading followed by motion to approve.
E. Resolution 26-05 entitled “Resolution Authorizing Execution of Authorization to Purchase Road Salt Utilizing the State of Illinois Joint Purchasing Contract”. Said resolution authorizes the Mayor, Superintendent of Streets, Account Payable / Payroll Clerk to be the authorized purchasers of road salt.
F. Motion to authorize Mayor Latham to enter the City of Sandwich in an agreement with MGT, not to exceed $26,000, to conduct a City Administrator recruitment and selection.
14. Reports of Alderpersons
Alderman Adam Arnett
Alderman Matt Chunn
Alderwoman Karsta Erickson
Alderwoman Genelle Inman
Alderman Jay Ketchum
Alderman Fred Kreinbrink
Alderman Don Danko
Alderman Rich Robinson
15. Executive Session
16. Announcements
A. The Next Finance Committee Meeting will be held on April 6, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.
B. The Next Committee of the Whole Council Meeting will be held April 6, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
C. The Next Regular Meeting of the Sandwich City Council will be held on April 6, 2026 Immediately Following the Committee of the Whole Meeting
D. Strategic Meeting to be held on Saturday, March 21st, 2026. Time to be determined
E. Plan Commission meeting is rescheduled for March 24th, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.
17. Adjournment
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