The Centralia City Council approved an ordinance at Monday night’s regular meeting to waive bidding requirements to replace and repair the damaged roof of Centralia City Hall. City manager Galen Mahle said the roof has been damaged by several recent high-wind storms, creating leaks. Because of the storm damage, the city’s insurance will cover the cost of a roof replacement after the city pays a $10,000 deductible. The total cost of the roof replacement will be $392,649. The local contractor that installed the roof, Elite Contracting and Consulting, will be installing the replacement. The city’s new roof will be covered by a new 20-year warranty.
The council also approved an ordinance appointing Midland States Bank as trustee of the Elmwood Cemetery trust. The city was notified by U.S. Bank, the previous trustee, that the bank no longer wanted to act as trustee due to the small size of the trust. As of July 9, the trust contained $68,204.
An ordinance to decrease the number of Class C, E, and F liquor licenses and increase the number of Class A liquor licenses was tabled to be brough back for the next meeting as three separate items. The council also tabled a resolution for a forgivable loan agreement from TIF #3 to Re:Purpose Development for façade improvements at 177 East Broadway.
The council accepted a donation of a 2016 Ford Explorer to ESDA from the city of Wamac. Mayor Bryan Kuder expressed his gratitude and said that while the vehicle needed minor work after it was received, it is a good vehicle that will be useful for ESDA.
Centralia Fire captains Blake Perez and Scott Wiesen both received service awards for 20 years of service.
