City of Vienna City Council met March 4.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
The City Council of the City of Vienna met in regular session, Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at Vienna City Hall with the following members and guests:
ELECTED/APPOINTED OFFICIALS PRESENT:
Steve Penrod, Mayor
Angela Moore, Alderman
Ron Pitts, Alderman
Austin Tuey, Alderman
Melissa Hill, Alderman
Alan Racey, Alderman
Tim Elliott, Alderman
Aleatha Wright, Clerk
Jim Miller, Police Chief
Brent Williams, Fire Chief
GUESTS
Gina Carey
Mary Harris
Jon Gulley
Joseph Emery
Josef Huckelberry
Alice Mathis Bella Mathis
Shawn McDonald
There being a quorum, Mayor Penrod called the meeting of the Vienna City Council to order at 6:30 p.m.
NEW BUSINESS
Alderman Hill made a motion to Authorize and Approve the Omnibus Consent Agenda consisting of February 18, 2026 Meeting Minutes and the Warrant ($29,138.78). Alderman Tuey seconded the motion. All in favor, motion carried.
Alderman Pitts made a motion to Authorize and Approve Zoning Board Recommendation, per 02- 23-26 meeting to review and approve the proposed zoning map reflecting zoning changes made in 2025. Alderman Moore seconded the motion. All in favor, motion carried.
Alderman Racey made a motion to Authorize and Approve Ordinance 26-01, An ordinance approving the 2026 Zoning District Map for the City of Vienna, Il. Alderman Tuey seconded the motion. All in favor, motion carried.
Alderman Moore made a motion to Authorize and Approve Resolution 26-03, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Amendment to its Gas Supply Agreement with PEFA, Inc.’s Gas Prepayment Project; Approving the Issuance Bonds by PEFA, Inc; and Related Matters. Alderman Hill seconded the motion. All in favor, motion carried.
Alderman Tuey made a motion to Approve to purchase (up to) $1,000.00 (General Funds) of gravel to complete work on parking lot reclamation project on West Vine. Alderman Pitts seconded the motion. All in favor, motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Josef Huckelberry, local business owner, provided a public comment regarding the recent disturbance at the four-way stop involving high school protesters and bystanders. Huckelberry expressed support against racism and concern of bystander’s actions during the incident. Chief Miller was present and commented that the incident was an ongoing investigation.
A high school student addressed the council regarding a personal experience with racism in the community.
ELECTED/APPOINTED OFFICIALS
Alderman Elliott discussed the current zoning ordinance regarding chickens within the city asking council members for guidance. The council discussed and comments were made of nuisance concerns. Elliott also mentioned receiving calls from prospected buyers on the fairground property inquiring about zoning uses.
Chief Miller and officer Gulley provided an update regarding Lexis Nexis training and discussed the e-crash reporting system, noting the need for four-wireless printers in patrol vehicles. The purchase would be placed on the following meeting agenda.
Fire Chief Williams thanked the public works dept. for site preparation at one of the water sources that will be used during the water tower project. Williams also expressed appreciation to the Fire Dept. Auxiliary for fundraising efforts benefiting the department. Williams noted that he would soon need to replace his laptop. Williams also reported that the station expansion is expected to begin late summer.
Alderman Tuey presented quotes for fireworks displays at the ballpark ($15,005.45) and city park (18,903.40) for Friday, July 3. Fire Chief Williams commented that after reviewing the proposed city park site, there were too many obstacles to safely conduct the display including the height of surrounding trees which would require an increase in cost of shells to clear the tree line. Council had discussion. The display quote for the location of the ballpark would be placed on the next meeting agenda.
Steve Penrod, Mayor
Mayor Penrod said the city welcome sign should be finalized this month for the roundabout.
Penrod said a TIF application for an 18-unit housing development project along Veterans Drive was submitted for review, noting it was subject to city agreement and associated sewer system improvements.
Penrod shared information from an IT company that contacted him regarding potential services for the city.
Penrod discussed the city’s MFT program and consulted with council regarding another engineering firm that expressed interest for the 2026 year. Discussion was had with no decision to change engineers at this time.
As there was no further business to discuss, Alderman Tuey made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Alderman Racey. Mayor Penrod declared the meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
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