Girl Scouts – Meet the Candidates March 30, 2017
Meet the Candidates Night will be hosted by the Farmer City Girl Scout Troop 3580 on March 30, 2017 at 7 pm in the Blue Ridge High School commons area.
NOTICE Sealed Bids Vehicle – Due April 17, 2017
NOTICE The City of Farmer City will be accepting SEALED bids on the following items until: April 17, 2017 1 p.m. All items sold “AS IS” Car: 2007 Chevrolet Impala Police 4 door. Title No. X2304635255 Pick up: 2000 Chevrolet C2500 pick up. Title No. X9111600049 Any or all bids…
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Council Agenda March 6, 2017
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FARMER CITY, ILLINOIS MONDAY MARCH 6, 2017 7:00 P.M. AGENDA PRELIMINARY MATTERS Call to order Roll call Pledge of allegiance to the flag Proclamations/presentations/recognitions SECTION I CONSENT AGENDA The following items will be adopted on a single motion without discussion unless a council member requests separate consideration. Approval…
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INVITATION TO BID – Mowing
The City Clerk of the City of Farmer City will receive sealed bids for the 2017 mowing season. Bids will be opened at 1 p.m. March 13, 2017.in the city council chambers 105 S. Main Street Farmer City. All bids must be submitted by 11 a.m. March 13, 2017 All bids must be…
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INVITATION TO BID 20 Acres of City Owned Farmland
The City Clerk of the City of Farmer City will receive sealed bids for the 20 acres of farmland. Bids will be opened at 2 p.m. Monday, March 13, 2017 in the city council chambers 105 S. Main Street Farmer City. Bids must be submitted by 11 a.m. All bids must be submitted…
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Blue Ridge Conversation About Schools
Please join the Blue Ridge Board of Education at the BRHS Library on Tuesday, March 7, from 6-8 p.m. for an evening of conversation about our schools. We will start with a light supper, followed by a review of the District’s progress toward it’s goals, and conversations on student achievement , finance, facilities, extra-curriculars and…
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Urge Caution When Using Back-Up Generators
Urge Caution When Using Back-Up Generators During long-term power outages many rely on portable generators for emergency power. The growing popularity of portable electric generators has resulted in millions being placed in homes and small businesses across the nation. But it’s estimated only a small percentage are hooked up correctly. Safe Electricity urges consumers to…
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Council Agenda Feb. 20, 2017
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FARMER CITY, ILLINOIS MONDAY FEBRUARY 20, 2017 7:00 P.M. AGENDA PRELIMINARY MATTERS Call to order Roll call Pledge of allegiance to the flag Proclamations/presentations/recognitions Public Comments SECTION I CONSENT AGENDA The following items will be adopted on a single motion without discussion unless a council member requests separate…
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Terry Scott, New Farmer City Police Chief
On Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017, the Farmer City Police Department held a Meet and Greet for their new police chief, Terry Scott. [envira-gallery id=”19085″]
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SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING Feb. 16, 2017
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING FARMER CITY, ILLINOIS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16 7:00 P.M. MEET AND GREET A “meet and greet” will be held at the FARMER CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT at which time Chief Terry Scott will be introduced. “No official City action will take place at the meeting”
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Council Agenda Feb. 6, 2017
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FARMER CITY, ILLINOIS MONDAY FEBRUARY 6, 2017 7:00 P.M. AGENDA PRELIMINARY MATTERS Call to order Roll call Pledge of allegiance to the flag Proclamations/presentations/recognitions Public Comments SECTION I CONSENT AGENDA The following items will be adopted on a single motion without discussion unless a council member…
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Chili Supper Thur., Feb. 16
BRHS Key Club and Kiwanis Club of FC are sponsoring a Chili Supper on Thursday, February 16 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Blue Ridge High School. Cost is $5 per adult and $3 per child 12 and under. Meal includes Imo’s Delicious Chili with all the fixings, desert and drink. Proceeds support numerous service…
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KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
Kindergarten Registration and Orientation will be held on Tuesday, March 14 at 6 p.m. in the Schneider School Cafeteria, 309 N. John Street, Farmer City, Illinois. Students who turn 5 on or before September 1, 2017 are eligible for Kindergarten. Parents only may attend the orientation session (no children please). Parents will need to bring…
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Free Preschool Screening at Blue Ridge
AGES 3-5 Blue Ridge School District #18 will conduct free preschool screenings on March 16 and 17 at Schneider Elementary School, 309 North John Street, Farmer City, Illinois. The developmental screening is for children who are 3 or 4 years old at the time of the screening. Children who turn 5 on or before…
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2017 IMUA Scholarship Program Applications Available
The City of Farmer City, in partnership with the Illinois Municipal Utilities Association (IMUA), is again offering a scholarship competition program for eligible high school seniors. Each eligible applicant is asked to submit an application and an essay of 500 words or less addressing their choice of one of three utility-related questions (see website). …
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Need A Break This Holiday Season? Give Your Energy Bill One Too!
If you’re not planning to stick around for the holidays, the Energy Education Council offers some advice to help your electricity run efficiently and safely while you are away. These simple tips will not only lower your energy bill but will also help keep your house safe in your absence: Unplug some of your household…
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ORDINANCE 973 – “LOCAL GOVERNMENT TRAVEL EXPENSE CONTROL ACT”
ORDINANCE 973 AN ORDINANCE DEFINING “LOCAL GOVERNMENT TRAVEL EXPENSE CONTROL ACT” WHICH BECAME EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2017 PUBLIC ACT 99-0604 WHEREAS, the Illinois General Assembly has recently enacted Public Act 90-0604, on January 1, 2017; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Act, non-home rule units of local government are require to establish regulations with respect…
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