Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Effingham City Council met for their regular meeting Tuesday and discussed a few different items.
The Council agreed to contribute to the Effingham County Regional Airport Extension Project in the amount of $100k. With the recent ground breaking at the airport at the beginning of September, it showed how much business the airport brings to the community and the expansion will only help bring more business and awareness to Effingham. The state will fund the majority of the project.
The Council also showed support for a property transfer involving the City and Doug & Todd Kabbes. The transfer will help bring more housing to the City, as Kabbes’ plan to make an apartment complex on the property they are acquiring.
The City also agreed to pay $50k toward the construction of a new gazebo on the courthouse lawn. Mayor Schutzbach voiced concern about just “handing out” money to projects. There will be an official vote on the payment in a future meeting.
The Council also heard from Police Chief Jason McFarland about getting updated radios for officers. The council said to continue the process and it will be voted on in a future meeting.
The Council also heard from City Planner Greg Koester about participation from residents regarding the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Participation is going up, and the process continues to move forward.
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