City of Highland City Council met March 2

City of Highland City Council met March 2.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

MINUTES:

A. MOTION – Approve Minutes of February 17, 2026 Regular Session

B. MOTION – Approve Minutes of February 17, 2026 Executive Session

PUBLIC FORUM:

A. Citizens’ Requests and Comments:

1. Highland Fire Department – Firefighters Picnic – Chris Straub, Fire Chief 

Anyone wishing to address the Council on any subject may do so at this time. Please come forward to the podium and state your name. Per Ordinance No. 3299, please limit your comments to 4 minutes or less.

B. Requests of Council:

C. Staff Reports:

NEW BUSINESS:

A. MOTION – Bill #26-27/ORDINANCE Amending the Official Zoning Map for City of Highland for 2026 (attached)

B. MOTION – Bill #26-28/ORDINANCE Amending City Code, Chapter 22 – Cemeteries, Article 1. – In General, Section 22-1. – Fees and Assessments

C. MOTION – Bill #26-29/RESOLUTION Authorizing the Mayor and/or City Manager to Apply for Park Commission Funds from Madison County, Illinois

REPORTS:

A. MOTION – Accepting Expenditures Reports #1309 for Feb. 14, 2026 through Feb. 27, 2026

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

The City Council may conduct an Executive Session pursuant to the Illinois Open Meetings Act, only after citing exemptions allowing such meeting.

ADJOURNMENT: