Belleville
Upcoming
City Council
The Belleville City Council will consider approving over $4 million in claims and payroll, a $55,000 street improvement contract with Gonzalez Companies, and multiple zoning changes. Numerous special use permits and variances for liquor licenses, short-term rentals, and a shelter are also up for a vote.
- Approval of $2,892,223.53 in claims and $1,141,266.14 in payroll
- Street improvement contract with Gonzalez Companies for $55,000 on West Main, West A, and North 1st-3rd Streets
- Zoning map amendment for 5920 Gateway Industrial Drive from residential to light industry
- Special use permits for liquor licenses at 1 S Belt East, 105 S Belt East, and 200 S. Belt East
- Appointment of Curtis Whitehead to the Zoning Board
Police & Fire Committee
The committee will review police staffing, crime statistics, and drone program progress. They will also consider a software contract extension for the police and equipment disposal for the fire department.
- $4,688.00 service agreement extension with WSI Technologies
- Police staffing updates including retirements and lateral hires
- Drone as First Responder Program update
- Fire Department equipment sale/scrap/auction
- Mid-year crime statistics review
Parks & Recreation Board
The Parks & Recreation Board will consider approving a $24,000 annual software subscription with Activenet Network, LLC and a motion to name the Pleasant Hill–St. Paul’s connector trail after Kenny Schloemann. They will also receive updates on summer programs, the Gingerbread Run, and park improvements.
- Motion to approve $24,000 software agreement with Activenet Network, LLC
- Motion to name Pleasant Hill–St. Paul’s connector trail for Kenny Schloemann
- Approval of claims and finance reports for May and June
- Updates on summer camps and fall program guide
- Motion to release executive session minutes
Last 30 days
Planning Commission
The July 1, 2026, Planning Commission meeting has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 5, 2026, at 7:00 PM.
Master Sewer Committee
The Master Sewer Committee meeting scheduled for July 1, 2026 has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 5, 2026.
- Meeting cancelled for July 1, 2026
Economic Development & Annexation Committee
The committee will consider rescinding a development agreement to reacquire the property at 2510 E. Main St. They will also discuss a new development agreement for renovations at Mac’s on Main (4204 W. Main St.) and review a tourism grant.
- Rescinding development agreement for 2510 E. Main St.
- Development agreement for 4204 W. Main St. (Mac’s on Main) renovation
- IL Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity Tourism Grant #24-411124
Downtown Belleville Development Commission (Formerly DDRC)
The Downtown Belleville Development Commission will meet to discuss priorities for Special Service Area #4. The session will also include updates from Belleville Main Street and a review of upcoming local events.
- Discussion and exercise regarding Downtown Special Service Area #4 priorities
- Update from Belleville Main Street
- Review of upcoming downtown events
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Belleville Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on multiple variance and special use permit requests. Key items include a zoning map amendment to rezone 5920 Gateway Industrial Drive from single-family residential to light industrial, and a text amendment to repeal a minimum requirements section. The board will also decide on requests for outdoor storage, multi-family housing, liquor licenses, short-term rentals, and an animal shelter.
- Zoning map amendment at 5920 Gateway Industrial Drive from A-1 Single-Family to D-1 Light Industry
- Text amendment to repeal Section 162.028(B) of the municipal code
- Use variance for outdoor storage and metal buildings at 2264 Frank Scott PKWY West
- Special use permits for Class C-1 liquor licenses at 1 S Belt East and 105 S Belt East
- Special use permit for an animal shelter at 650 Sherman
Public Health & Housing Committee
The committee will vote on auctioning three surplus Ford Focus vehicles (2013-2014). They will also receive updates on a dumpster enclosure ordinance at 1908 Muren Blvd and on property issues at 615 Bristow and 1601 LaSalle. Agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes.
- Motion to auction 3 unused Ford Focus vehicles (VINs listed)
- Update on car/trailer removal at 615 Bristow
- Dumpster enclosure ordinance at 1908 Muren Blvd
- Update on property at 1601 LaSalle
Electrical Commission
The Belleville Electrical Commission will interview two electrical contractors (Andrew Vandaveer and Josh Micheletti) and discuss four others (Austin Frank, Lee Hatley, Eric Hern, Christian Gutierrez) regarding their applications. The meeting also includes public participation, approval of May minutes, and routine procedural items.
- Interview Andrew Vandaveer - DaVeer Electrical & Mechanical Contracting
- Interview Josh Micheletti - Kaiser Electrical Contractors
- Discuss Austin Frank - ARF Solar
- Discuss Lee Hatley - GoodPWR, LLC
- Discuss Eric Hern - Safeguard Electric
Board of Fire and Police Commissioners
The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will consider a lateral hire for the police department. They will also interview two candidates for the fire department and discuss confined space evaluations.
- Review of lateral hire for probationary police officer
- Interviews for two fire department candidates from the eligibility list
- Discussion on confined space evaluation
Historic Preservation Commission
The meeting scheduled for June 16, 2026, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted during this session.
Traffic and Parking Committee
The Belleville Traffic and Parking Committee will evaluate seasonal no-parking zones on South 5th Street and safety upgrades at two Ward 5 intersections. Alderperson Kathy Kaiser cited fire access concerns and accident history to support the changes. The group will also discuss a speed limit review at Brookhill Estates and a public parking lot rental program.
- Seasonal no-parking zones on South 5th Street (east side Jan–Jun, west side Jul–Dec)
- Potential four-way stop at West Cleveland and South 3rd Street
- Conversion of West Monroe and South 3rd Street to a four-way stop
- Speed limit review at Brookhill Estates
- Public parking lot space rental program discussion
Streets & Grades Committee
The Streets & Grades Committee will vote on multiple contracts including a $275,911 bike trail engineering design, a $55,000 downtown street resurfacing supplement, and a dump truck sale. They will also discuss flooding issues on Lake Forest Drive.
- Vote on $275,911 contract for West Belleville Bike Trail Phase 1 engineering (Kaskaskia Engineering)
- Vote on $55,000 supplemental agreement for downtown W. Main resurfacing (Gonzalez Companies)
- Vote on $10,000 material testing contract (Holland Engineers)
- Vote on $9,373 for asphalt sealing of Whitehall Ct and Hampton Ct (Sonnenberg Asphalt)
- Motion to sell/scrap a 2002 International dump truck
Human Relations Commission
The Belleville Human Relations Commission will review one unresolved complaint in closed session. They will also discuss membership updates, including a candidate recommendation, and plan community engagement opportunities.
- Review one unresolved complaint in closed session
- Consider candidate Tradale Hayes for membership
- Discuss 2027 meeting schedule
City Council
The council will hold a public hearing, consider reappointments to the Historic Preservation Commission, Zoning Board, and other boards, and vote on financial items including $1,889,524.79 in claims and payroll. It will also consider purchases of heavy equipment for public works and a development agreement for remodeling at 14 East Main Street.
- Approve claims and payroll totaling $1,889,524.79
- Purchase 2026 Caterpillar 938 small wheel loader ($335,400) and 420XE backhoe ($183,872.73) via cooperative
- Purchase two 2026 Freightliner snow/dump units ($259,822 and $224,407) via cooperative
- Engage bond counsel for possible downtown parking garage bonds (Special Service Area #4 and GO bonds)
- Development agreement with Claire Leopold to remodel 14 East Main Street