WHAT: City council meeting Dec. 18

PRESENT: Michael Lastic, Jimmy Julian, Doug Sollitto, Todd Weddell, Aaron Johnstone, James Sheely and Mindy DeVorich

ABSENT: Council President Robert Marino Jr.

Council:

* Sent to third reading the city’s cybersecurity policy as required by House Bill 96 and declaring an emergency.

* Sent to first reading a resolution proposing the renewal of a 1-mill levy for the city’s parks be placed on the May 5, 2026, general election’s ballot, and declaring an emergency.

* Sent to first reading a resolution authorizing the city’s auditor to apply to American Municipal Power, Inc., to borrow funds on the AMP line of credit for the electric meter upgrade project and declaring an emergency.

* Sent to first reading an ordinance adopting the 2026 fiscal year’s permanent budget and declaring an emergency.

* Sent to first reading an ordinance updating compensation sources for the city’s elected officials and declaring an emergency.

* Sent to first reading an ordinance creating Niles Codified Ordinance 163.21: Sick Leave Donation and declaring an emergency.