The city council will vote today on a modification to add an Alzheimer’s unit to Brookstone Estates.

The owners of the Brookstone Estates, also known as the Whispering Pines Planned Unit Development, have submitted a petition to modify their facility, Mayor John Inyart said.

The modification will include adding a new Alzheimer’s unit with 14 additional beds for residents.

The Brookstone Estates, which is located at 300 Lincoln Highway Road, Lerna, is an assisted living facility for senior citizens.

According to the petition, the modification will transform an old wing into an Alzheimer’s unit.

The council must approve the modification to Brookstone Estates because the facility is a planned unit development.

Brookstone Estates has four wings, 46 units, 52 beds, 16 employees and 43 parking spaces.

Also, the city will vote on adopting a 2005 version of the National Electrical Code.

The National Electrical Code regulates new construction and building techniques involving the installation of electric wiring and equipment.

The Charleston Electrical Commission recommended adopting the 2005 version of the National Electrical Code.

Inyart said newer versions of the national electrical code are available, but the city waits until the new version is established and all the “kinks” are worked out.

The new version would require new buildings in Charleston to adhere to the new design standards for electric wiring and equipment.

Currently, the city is using the 2002 version of the National Electrical Code.

Also, the city will vote on selling and authorizing the sell of an old ambulance.

The 2003 Ford 450 Marque Ambulance will be auctioned off to the highest bidder, Inyart said.

Inyart said the ambulance is being auctioned off because the city has purchased a new ambulance.

The funds from the old ambulance will go to the general fund of the city.

The city will, also, vote on renewing its farm lease with ABM Farms.

The 13-acre farm is located adjacent to the Charleston Wastewater Treatment Plant and is owned by the city.

ABM rents out the property from the city for $125 per acre.

Also, the city will vote on a raffle license for the Charleston Power Softball team.

The proceeds from the raffle license will provide the team with uniforms and help pay tournament fees.

The Charleston Power Softball team started in July 2010.

Elizabeth Edwards can be reached

at 581-2812 or eaedwards@eiu.edu