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City staff introduced Item 8.1 as an amendment to Title 4, Chapter 4 of the Carbondale Revised Code addressing housing condition, landlord‑tenant relationships and the city’s rental registration program. Staff said an 11‑member working committee had been authorized previously but that the city received few letters of interest and moved forward with a staff rewrite to meet council concerns.

Councilmember Ry Sanders said, \"I believe that this 50 page ordinance is a little too much to digest tonight to approve it. So I'm I would like to postpone it until, another time.\" Councilmember Gilman pushed back, urging action to address long‑standing housing problems, and said, \"Ultimately, we have to do something, and we're going to move forward regulating, landlording in Carbondale. That's just like going to happen.\" Councilmembers debated committee size, public notice and whether more targeted outreach could recruit tenant representatives.

Several technical issues surfaced in council discussion: security deposit timelines (several provisions mirror state law requiring return within set periods), tenant and landlord access notice windows, the use and assessment of “fair rental value,” responsibility for infestations in multiunit buildings, and how to treat contract‑for‑deed arrangements used in some transactions. Councilmember Lowes discussed options for addressing contract‑for‑deed conversions and said one approach would be to exempt such properties only when they strictly comply with state statute or are structured so foreclosure — not eviction — is the remedy.

City counsel (Mr. Snyder) told the council some timelines in the draft are taken directly from state statute and said that was intended to make enforcement easier for courts. He also explained the rationale for requiring landlords to notify tenants of property tax delinquency in some cases as both a disclosure and an enforcement lever for future licensing actions.

Public comment included tenants and housing advocates asking the council to adopt protections and not delay indefinitely. Connor Sullivan (tenant advocate) urged the council to schedule a vote “within the next month,” while Adam Ashby of Southern Illinois DSA said his group had collected more than 150 tenant signatures supporting the amendments. Multiple local landlords urged the council to coordinate with existing state licensing and mortgage rules and warned the draft could create unintended legal conflicts; Greg Holthouse of SSI Property Management cited federal mortgage and SAFE Act rules and asked for more time to reconcile state and federal requirements.

After public comment, councilmembers agreed to organize additional stakeholder meetings, coordinate availability for both daytime and evening sessions to increase tenant participation, and to collect contact information from interested landlords and tenants. Staff agreed to convene follow‑up meetings and to work with applicants who had sought appointment to the originally proposed committee. At the end of the discussion one councilmember proposed bringing a revised draft back for discussion on Feb. 11; staff later suggested end of February with potential action in March to allow time to incorporate stakeholder input and to schedule multiple outreach sessions.

No final ordinance vote was taken at the Jan. 13 meeting; the matter was left pending with staff direction to gather additional input and return with a revised draft.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Carbondale - Local Liquor Control Commission/City Council Meeting - Jan 14, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The City Council postponed a final vote on a 50‑page overhaul of Carbondale’s rental housing and landlord‑tenant rules and directed staff to hold additional stakeholder meetings with landlords and tenants.","taxTitle","Carbondale, Jackson County, Illinois","taxId",52780,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6673049,"Carbondale staff outline second round of public engagement for Plan Carbondale update",589,1441000,2030000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2111941-037ca6ca0a00af67b14d8c39d3c073c7&start=1441&end=2030","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2111941-037ca6ca0a00af67b14d8c39d3c073c7/thumbnail_1441000.jpg","/articles/6673049/Carbondale/Jackson-County/Illinois/Carbondale-staff-outline-second-round-of-public-engagement-for-Plan-Carbondale-update","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6673049-13a6c536865bc27683ae2444fab631d2/orig.mp4?Expires=1770436917&Signature=cQSBWmA~iX~TWuy~g6UfOx-cTOlUYrnd6FoV0NeTpGzeZpZvm24wxvrdtUm5N0bbnAMMziV2u9LLDls0mbP5bigvGZqVmM0FrglHb1x82PuweabUWKcqZe4MS0Uy8LLPoN3KQrMtu72TjIacKjlCYB9ZsVa7N~AIchxKptPjN7bmZv5S9Jh4EejnbbJLkNY-kR0~5bR3YQlLX715V7eWfLXAJP300gSpYtD3aVqFkNGhh7h~OQxdVbhCMOyp2odBY5wI0wBpjnH7XqVwYsph4EaaWqC8sXqJiDV5QxJbLsLsQeYUoYX3r~okybzR1jXkibQqdZra-hmmBaGxPoAf3w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Molly Maxwell, senior planner for the City of Carbondale, told the council the city is entering a second round of public engagement for the Plan Carbondale comprehensive plan update covering 2025–2040.

Maxwell said planners worked with consultants Planning Next and emphasized community engagement. She reported that the November “Big Ideas” workshop drew more than 100 participants and that the online survey had about 115 respondents. Stakeholder interviews included local organizations such as the Chamber of Commerce, the Black Chamber of Commerce and SIU housing staff.

\"We've been working closely with our planning consultants at Planning Next whose housing and community development expertise has been really crucial to this process so far,\" Maxwell said. She described key findings from the existing‑conditions analysis: roughly one‑third of land in the city is owned by civic entities, older neighborhoods show a mix of detached single‑family homes adjacent to more intense uses, and commercial activity concentrates along two primary corridors that become more auto oriented away from downtown.

Maxwell said those patterns informed a preliminary “key opportunities” map that will become the draft future land‑use map. Areas identified for possible revitalization include the southeast section north of Mill Street and the corridor near University Mall. She said the mile‑and‑a‑half zoning buffer outside the city limits is being integrated into the planning process.

When Councilmember Lopes asked whether the process contemplates simplifying or substantially revising the zoning code, Maxwell replied, \"Yes. One of the main things that will come out of the comprehensive plan is recommendations for updates to our zoning code.\" Councilmember Kilman asked for examples of the infill and neighborhood character objectives; Maxwell described technical changes such as setback and lot‑size flexibility and noted a recent zoning amendment allowing smaller floor‑area homes in R‑15 districts.

Maxwell said the round‑one survey remains open through early February, round‑two engagement is planned for late February/early March, and staff will present a draft future land‑use map and final plan for council feedback later in the process.","City planning staff said the update to Plan Carbondale (2025–2040) will move to a second round of community engagement late February or early March, and staff will return to the planning commission and city council with a draft future land‑use map and final plan after further analysis.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6673053,"Carbondale Liquor Control Commission approves on‑premises restaurant liquor license for Yon Buffet",276,69000,345000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2111941-037ca6ca0a00af67b14d8c39d3c073c7&start=69&end=345","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2111941-037ca6ca0a00af67b14d8c39d3c073c7/thumbnail_69000.jpg","/articles/6673053/Carbondale/Jackson-County/Illinois/Carbondale-Liquor-Control-Commission-approves-onpremises-restaurant-liquor-license-for-Yon-Buffet","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6673053-e13f56d54b92d508214793f699b0bf1d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770436917&Signature=mWdClv0yS41u0GLycM4UnELqulg8~781t9BYRPbqilQz6kwJUUtUxBlC2aI40rlDEY2PPjI4m9abfimUiXmgL58mtlWNjJmJv34RUFHPCOl2FWMHz2jsKWRugcyjEkIgTcHnnDDe1J9zaKTpUTTazVvlVJncgwsvtTF2uLWXnnAANcMhen98204~uQHN7VkN-~AH3vwZHp4kpl2z1a5W0PJGr56IWsF5xm6cJzsye-ticoowk0-yQy08bbA1bI9Un4MlEuKfJo~YBqp9K2d7SH57gc2urK~eJkl8wePT9oaZNpwhhV3qABgucNsCv7KPLtfVDp5io6afSKeEny7eAg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Carbondale Local Liquor Control Commission approved the minutes of its Dec. 11, 2024 meeting and voted to grant an on‑premises secondary‑use restaurant liquor license to Yon Buffet Incorporated for its East Main Street restaurant, contingent on the applicant providing outstanding documentation and items.

City staff presented Item 3.1 — approval of the Dec. 11, 2024 minutes — and recommended approval. Commissioner Gilman moved to approve the minutes; Commissioner Doherty seconded. A roll call vote recorded unanimous “yes” votes from Commissioners Maxwell, Ry Sanders, Doherty, Hill, Killman, Lowes and Chairperson Harvey.

On Item 3.2, staff described the Yon Buffet Incorporated application for an on‑premises secondary‑use restaurant liquor license with a catering rider for the business operating at East Main Street. City staff told commissioners that the $100 application fee has been paid and that the criminal history check did not reveal any issue that would preclude issuance; other required documents remained outstanding. The staff recommendation was to approve the license contingent on receipt of all outstanding items.

Commissioner Rais Anders moved to approve issuance of the license contingent on receipt of outstanding items; Commissioner Hill seconded. The commission conducted a roll call and recorded unanimous “yes” votes from Commissioners Maxwell, Ry Sanders, Doherty, Hill, Killman, Lowes and Chairperson Harvey. The license was approved subject to the outstanding documentation being supplied.

The commission did not record additional conditions or legal thresholds beyond the contingency for outstanding items. After the vote, Chairperson Harvey adjourned the liquor commission meeting and signaled the council meeting would begin shortly.","At its Jan. 13, 2025 meeting the Carbondale Local Liquor Control Commission approved minutes from its Dec. 11, 2024 meeting and granted an on‑premises secondary‑use restaurant liquor license to Yon Buffet Incorporated for the restaurant at East Main Street, contingent on receipt of outstanding items.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6673040,"Carbondale council approves consent agenda including warrants, contracts and grant application authorization",613,2323000,2936000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2111941-037ca6ca0a00af67b14d8c39d3c073c7&start=2323&end=2936","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2111941-037ca6ca0a00af67b14d8c39d3c073c7/thumbnail_2323000.jpg","/articles/6673040/Carbondale/Jackson-County/Illinois/Carbondale-council-approves-consent-agenda-including-warrants-contracts-and-grant-application-authorization","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6673040-d9167c2ef5cc56c0eb91160a5e74c452/orig.mp4?Expires=1770436917&Signature=nGghKiYKDRP4KoDYFbgoINeUSyiH7CXmT6IuYmx-Kz8RxWeUBy1Xm20JebfnDZzBc84qRfsEWdKShHMMskHfcECqXqgYJYmlsHYPxtYkGufwohsKHRgrrzsbsldF-G4Px0Z02lM2FGVtFAlGu5GMm6cKaOEmdJD5XrF~1yClzXR-4J6VddEJxgxXr6IVjE8LhRtSPFR~Z7ah4TsZmIn3263LDN2SL0qSgHS61N2zVpEskOkaUgYKehkgdqldzJ4XnAK~hlQLAh5GzjqLUeiS17GrQELBAK-pnEeJv8C~nrGPVCb6KBXtPvsyf8acH0FIJ9iownOAc1CYWSKcJYDadQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Carbondale City Council approved its consent agenda at the Jan. 13 meeting by unanimous roll call, adopting a slate of minutes, warrants, contract awards and resolutions.

City staff presented a list of items under the consent agenda. Highlights included: two warrants for fiscal year 2025 (warrant numbers and period details listed on the agenda), a Wells Fargo warrant, and other warrant periods; acceptance of board and committee minutes; appointments to boards and commissions; a resolution dedicating $8,400 from the Local Improvement Fund to cover the city’s portion of right‑of‑way costs for the Pleasant Hill Road CIP project; an award of contract to BC Contracting of Carbondale for slope stabilization at the southeast wastewater treatment plant equalization basin in the amount of $125,000; and an award of contract to Corte and Luke Jahan Contracting of Highland, Illinois for replacement of the water treatment plant air stripper tower in the amount of $505,000. Staff also authorized the interim city manager to submit a FY25 U.S. DOT RAISE grant application; staff noted the city did not receive phase 1 and is moving to phase 2 of that grant effort.

Councilmember Skillman moved to approve all consent items not pulled for separate consideration; Councilmember Doherty seconded. A roll call vote recorded “yes” votes from Councilmembers Maxwell, Ry Sanders, Doherty, Hill, Kilman, Lowes and Mayor Harvey; the motion passed.

The agenda also included a resolution authorizing the mayor to negotiate a contract with the city manager candidate and a closing item approving all consent agenda items as presented.","The council approved the consent agenda by roll call, clearing multiple warrant payments, contract awards for public works and treatment plant projects, a $8,400 dedication from the local improvement fund for right‑of‑way costs, and authorization for a USDOT RAISE grant application.","actionData","errors"]

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