DECEMBER 2024 OLNEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECAP

The Olney City Council convened for its regularly scheduled meeting last night, where several key decisions were made:

  • Approval of Bills: All bills presented were approved for payment.
  • Tax Levy: The Council approved the 2024 Tax Levy as proposed.
  • IMRF Payment: An additional IMRF payment was authorized by the City of Olney.
  • Parkside Plaza North Final Plat: The final plat for Parkside Plaza North was approved.
  • Special Use Permit: An ordinance was approved to allow the placement of a manufactured home at 1233 North Silver Street.
  • Zoning Changes: Ordinances were passed to rezone properties at 212 North Jefferson Street and 1112 East Butler Street from R-2 (Single-Family Residence District) to C-2 (Commercial District).
  • Raffle License: One raffle license request was approved.
  • Council Meeting Schedule: The Council agreed to cancel the meeting scheduled for December 23, 2024.
  • Reports & Updates: Various reports and updates were heard and reviewed.
  • Wage Rates for City Employees: Following an executive session discussing real property and personnel matters, an ordinance was approved to establish wage rates for Paid-On-Call Firefighters, Part-Time Employees, and Summer Recreation Employees.

The next Olney City Council meeting will be held on January 13, 2025.