contractual agreement for technical assistance services with the Coles County Regional Planning and Development Commission at today’s meeting at City Hall.

Scott Smith, city manager for Charleston, said this agreement is prepared annually and allows the city to utilize the services of the Regional Planning Office.

He said the money for the consulting services is taken from the city’s budget.

“The renewal is a lump sum amount,” Smith said.

He said they assist the city with grant applications and provide technical assistance on different projects.

Smith said the agreement will create a contract for services for the city to use if necessary.

The City Council will also vote to enter into a contractual agreement for revolving loan fund administration and coordination services with the Coles County Regional Planning and Development Commission.

Smith said the Coles County Regional Planning and Development Commission will assist the city with its revolving loan program.

equired to enter into an agreement, they normally enter a contract with the Regional Planning and Development Commission every year.

The City Council will also vote on an ordinance to grant Blake Coffey an approval for a minor subdivision in the 1100 block of West Polk.

Smith said Coffey is asking to divide the existing property of .8 acres into two separate lots of .4 acre size lots.

Smith said Coffey will have to meet all the zoning requirements.

Sara Hall can be reached

at 581-2812 or [email protected].