Braidwood, Illinois

City Council

Braidwood Planning and Zoning

City Council

Committee of the Whole

City Council

Committee of the Whole

City Council

Braidwood Planning and Zoning

City Council

Braidwood Planning and Zoning

Committee of the Whole

City Council

City Council

Braidwood Planning and Zoning

Committee of the Whole

City Council

City Council

Committee of the Whole

City Council

Braidwood Planning and Zoning

City Council

Braidwood Planning and Zoning

Committee of the Whole

City Council

City Council

Braidwood Planning and Zoning

City Council

Committee of the Whole

City Council

Braidwood Planning and Zoning

Braidwood Planning and Zoning

Braidwood Planning and Zoning

Braidwood Planning and Zoning

Braidwood Planning and Zoning

City Council

The City Council will consider approving several ordinances and resolutions related to local business signage and infrastructure. The body is also reviewing a financial audit and payroll expenditures.

• Payment of bills totaling $645,482.03 and payroll of $100,354.56
• Ordinance 2026-43 for a pole mounted sign variance at 891 EZ Street (D'Orazio Ford)
• Final Plat for Comet Storage Subdivision
• Resolution 2026-07 for a Letter of Credit Agreement with Bank of Pontiac for 3B Storage, LLC
• Ordinance 2026-44 waiving competitive bidding for Xylem Water Solutions USA, INC. and Complete Mechanical Services, INC.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss a comprehensive parks master plan and emergency equipment replacements. The body will also review a sign variance and storage facility plats.

• Comprehensive Parks Master Plan
• D'Orazio Ford Pole Sign Variance
• Comet Storage Final Plat
• 3B Storage LLC Letter of Credit at 265 N. Hickory St.
• Emergency repairs for Flygt Pump and Building 65 Air Handler

Braidwood Planning and Zoning

The Braidwood Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a sign variance request for D’Orazio Ford and discuss final plat approval for Comet Storage.

• Public hearing for sign variances at 891 Ez Street (D’Orazio Ford)
• Discussion on final plat approval for property at West Kennedy Road and South Walnut Street (Comet Storage)
• Approval of minutes from March 2, 2026, and May 27, 2026 meetings

City Council

The City Council will vote on professional services for a dog park and a reciprocal reporting agreement with Reed-Custer Community Unit School District No. 255U. Members will also discuss a demolition complaint for 360 N. Mitchell and approve city payments.

• Ordinance 2026-40: Professional Services Agreement with RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture for the Braidwood Dog Park
• Discussion on demolition complaint for 360 N. Mitchell
• Payment of bills totaling $108,834.36 and payroll of $102,377.11
• Ordinance 2026-42: Intergovernmental Agreement with Reed-Custer Community Unit School District No. 255U
• Ordinance 2026-41: Agreement with Jack Henry

Committee of the Whole

The Braidwood Committee of the Whole will discuss a purchase of two 2026 GMC Sierra 250HD trucks with plows. It will also review a proposal for services for the Braidwood Dog Park, variances from the May 27 Planning & Zoning meeting, and the sale and demolition of the property at 585 W. Main St. The FY 2027 MFT Roadway Resurfacing Program will be considered as well.

• Purchase two 2026 GMC Sierra 250HD trucks with plows from Arnie Bauer Chevrolet
• Proposal for services for Braidwood Dog Park
• Variances from Planning & Zoning meeting on May 27, 2026
• Directing the sale of property located at 585 W. Main St.
• Demolition of property at 585 W. Main St.

City Council

The council will consider several ordinances, including variances for signs at 515 W. Coal City Road, a fence at 435 Enterprise Drive, and the sale of the property at 585 W. Main Street. It will also vote on awarding the FY 2027 FMT Resurfacing Program contract to D Construction for $343,340.20 and on purchasing two 2026 GMC Sierra trucks from Arnie Bauer Chevrolet LLC. Additional items include approving minutes, appointing members to the Special Event Commission, and approving payments totaling $725,426.61.

• Award FY 2027 FMT Resurfacing Program contract to D Construction ($343,340.20)
• Ordinance for variances for two signs and final plat at 515 W. Coal City Road
• Ordinance for six‑foot fence variance at 435 Enterprise Drive
• Ordinance directing sale of property at 585 W. Main Street
• Purchase of two 2026 GMC Sierra 250HD trucks with plows from Arnie Bauer Chevrolet LLC

The City Council approved several ordinances regarding property variances, a subdivision plat, and a property sale. Additionally, the council authorized a road resurfacing contract, vehicle purchases, and significant municipal payments.

• Approved May 26 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Regena Cromp to Special Event Commission (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Annie Wicke to Special Event Commission (5-0)
• Approved ordinance for sign variances and subdivision plat at 515 W. Coal City Road (5-0)
• Approved variance for a six-foot fence at 435 Enterprise Drive (5-0)
• Awarded FY 2027 FMT Resurfacing Program to D Construction for $343,340.20 (5-0)
• Approved ordinance for the sale of property at 585 W. Main Street (5-0)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $625,066.51 (5-0)

Braidwood Planning and Zoning

The Planning and Zoning commission will hold public hearings regarding two variance requests. The body will discuss and recommend approval or denial for these requests.

• Sign height and size variances and Final Plat approval for Mastodon Travel Center at Division Street and Coal City Road
• Variance request for a 6’ fence in the front yard at 435 Enterprise Drive

The Planning and Zoning Board approved three variances for the Mastodon Station Travel Center, including a 28‑ft‑4.4‑in identification sign and a larger sign allowance under the annexation agreement, and also approved the Ridgeway Subdivision final plan pending technical revisions. A separate variance allowing a six‑foot front‑yard fence at 435 Enterprise Drive was approved. Approval of the March 2, 2026 meeting minutes was deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved Mastodon Station sign variance (28 ft 4.4 in, 150.6 sq ft) – 4 ayes, 0 nays
• Approved Mastodon Station sign variance (≤125 ft height, ≤1,414 sq ft façade) – 4 ayes, 0 nays
• Approved Ridgeway Subdivision Final Plan (conditional) – 4 ayes, 0 nays
• Approved six‑foot fence variance at 435 Enterprise Drive – 4 ayes, 0 nays
• Deferred approval of March 2, 2026 meeting minutes – decision postponed
• Adjourned meeting – 4 ayes, 0 nays

General

The city is convening the Annual Joint Review Board for Braidwood TIF III regarding Fiscal Year 2024. The board will review annual TIF reports and select a public member and chairperson.

• Review of Annual TIF reports for Fiscal Year 2024
• Selection of Public Member
• Selection of Chairperson

The board approved opening the meeting, appointed Nate Hassett as the public member, and elected City Management Consultant Steve Gulden as chairperson with a 2‑1 vote. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approved opening of the meeting (voice vote, all in favor)
• Appointed Nate Hassett as public member (voice vote, all in favor)
• Elected Steve Gulden as chairperson (2‑1 vote)

City Council

The Braidwood City Council will consider approving a proposal for a Pedestrian and Bike Trail Master Plan with Robinson Engineering and hiring Shelly Frideres as Building Permit Coordinator. The body will also approve payments totaling $267,241.90 and discuss employee matters in executive session.

• Approve $152,610.62 in bills
• Approve $114,631.28 in payroll
• Hire Shelly Frideres as Building Permit Coordinator
• Approve engineering services for Pedestrian and Bike Trail Master Plan
• Discuss employee matters in executive session

The Braidwood City Council approved four ordinances, hired a Building Permit Coordinator, and authorized two financial payments. All motions passed unanimously with four ayes and no nays. The council also approved the minutes from the May 12 meeting and entered an executive session.

• Approved Ordinance 2026-33 (Comcast Business proposal) – 4 ayes, 0 nays
• Approved Ordinance 2026-34 (amendments to code sections on Mayor and Building Permit Coordinator) – 4 ayes, 0 nays
• Approved hiring of Shelly Frideres as Building Permit Coordinator – 4 ayes, 0 nays
• Approved Ordinance 2026-35 (engineering services for pedestrian and bike trail master plan) – 4 ayes, 0 nays
• Approved payment of bills totaling $152,610.62 – 4 ayes, 0 nays
• Approved payroll of $114,631.28 – 4 ayes, 0 nays
• Approved minutes of the May 12, 2026 council meeting – 4 ayes, 0 nays
• Approved motion to enter executive session – 4 ayes, 0 nays

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss several city updates, including a bike path master plan and waste hauling rates. The body will also consider a resolution regarding land use and zoning and the repeal of the Citizen's Beautification Commission.

• Resolution in support of the Municipal Authority on land use and zoning
• Repealing Citizen's Beautification Commission from the City of Braidwood Code of Ordinances
• Amendment of rates for the hauling of waste materials
• Lease of a 2024 Vac-Con from EJ Equipment
• Change order from PT Ferro for Stacey Court Sidewalk

City Council

The City Council will consider ordinances to repeal the Citizen's Beautification Commission and update waste material hauling rates. The body will also review a purchase order for a 2024 Vac-Con combination sewer cleaner and a sidewalk change order for Stacey Court.

• Purchase and lease of a 2024 Vac-Con combination sewer cleaner from EJ Equipment, Inc.
• Payment of bills totaling $227,540.09 and payroll of $121,877.50
• Ordinance 2026-32 amending waste material hauling rates
• Change order to modify Stacey Court Sidewalk
• Ordinance 2026-30 repealing the Citizen's Beautification Commission

The Braidwood City Council approved several ordinances, including repealing the Beautification Commission and waiving competitive bidding for a sewer‑cleaner purchase. It also approved a change order for a sidewalk, a resolution supporting municipal land‑use authority, and payments for bills and payroll totaling $349,417.59. The council entered an executive session to discuss employee matters.

• Approved Ordinance 2026-30 repealing Section 2-205 Beautification Commission (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-31 waiving competitive bidding for sewer‑cleaner purchase (5-0)
• Approved change order modifying Stacey Court sidewalk (4-0-1)
• Approved Resolution 2026-06 supporting Municipal Authority on land use (5-0)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $227,540.09 (5-0)
• Approved payroll of $121,877.50 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-32 amending waste‑hauling rates (5-0)
• Approved motion to enter executive session on employee matters (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the annual budget and appropriations for the fiscal year starting May 1, 2026. The body will also consider several ordinances regarding city contracts, employee pay, and professional fee agreements.

• Public hearing and vote on Ordinance 2026-24 for the FY 2026-2027 Annual Budget
• Payment of bills totaling $266,878.37 and payroll of $103,993.40
• Resolution 2026-05 to approve pay increases for non-bargaining employees
• Ordinance 2026-28 to waive competitive bidding for roof repairs by Adler Roofing and Sheet Metal Inc.
• Ordinance 2026-29 for a Side Letter Agreement with the Policemen's Benevolent Labor Committee

The council approved the city’s FY2026‑27 budget totaling $16,165,410. It also approved an intergovernmental agreement with the Braidwood Park District, a resolution raising pay for non‑bargaining employees, and amendments to professional‑fee and permit‑condition ordinances. All motions passed with recorded vote counts, and the April 14 meeting minutes were approved.

• Approved FY2026‑27 budget (Ordinance 2026‑24) – 4 ayes, 0 nays
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with Park District (Ordinance 2026‑25) – 3 ayes, 1 nays
• Approved pay increase resolution for non‑bargaining employees (Resolution 2026‑05) – 4 ayes, 0 nays
• Approved amendment to Professional Fee Agreements (Ordinance 2026‑26) – 4 ayes, 0 nays
• Approved permit‑conditions agreement with Matthew Daniel Graf (Ordinance 2026‑27) – 4 ayes, 0 nays
• Approved minutes of April 14, 2026 meeting – 4 ayes, 0 nays
• Opened public hearing – 4 ayes, 0 nays
• Closed public hearing – 4 ayes, 0 nays

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will approve minutes from the rescheduled council meeting of March 12, 2026. It will discuss three agreements: an amendment to the professional fee agreement, an intergovernmental agreement with the Braidwood Park District, and an agreement with Jack Henry. Public comment will be limited to three minutes per speaker, and the body will consider motions to enter and close an executive session on employee matters and pending litigation.

• Approve minutes of the rescheduled Council Meeting on March 12, 2026
• Amend Professional Fee Agreement – Steve
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Braidwood Park District – Todd
• Agreement with Jack Henry – Liz
• Motion to enter executive session on employee matters and pending litigation

The Committee of the Whole approved the minutes of the rescheduled March 12, 2026 council meeting with a 5‑0 vote. The body also approved the motion to adjourn the meeting with a 5‑0 vote. Discussions on a professional fee amendment, a park‑district agreement, and a financial‑system upgrade were noted but no decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of March 12, 2026 council meeting (5-0)
• Approved adjournment of meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Braidwood City Council will consider hiring three new police officers and approve payments totaling $436,237.92. The body will also vote on a construction agreement with a masonry contractor and authorize agreements with a banking software provider.

• Hire three new Full-Time Police Officers
• Approve construction agreement with Jeremy McPherson Masonry
• Authorize agreements with Jack Henry
• Approve payment of bills ($346,511.42)
• Public hearing notice for Fiscal Year 2027 Budget

The council voted unanimously to approve the hiring of three new full‑time police officers, swearing in Christopher Wolfe, Brandon Norred, and Nicholas Field. It also approved several financial items, including payment of $346,511.42 in bills and payroll amounts of $97,904.96 and $91,825.54. Ordinance 2026‑22 for a construction agreement with Jeremy McPherson Masonry and the American Legion Poppy Days event were approved.

• Approved hiring of three new full‑time police officers (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Ordinance 2026‑22 construction agreement with Jeremy McPherson Masonry (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved American Legion 2026 Poppy Days event (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved payment of bills $346,511.42 (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved payroll $97,904.96 (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved payroll $91,825.54 (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Ordinance 2026‑23 for agreements with Jack Henry (3 ayes, 0 nays, 2 abstentions)
• Approved motion to enter executive session (5 ayes, 0 nays)

City Council

The Braidwood City Council will consider a resolution to buy rock salt for the 2026‑2027 winter season, and ordinances to contract engineering services with Robinson Engineering and professional services with RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture. The council will also vote on payment of bills totaling $162,662.54, payroll of $95,081.12, and an amendment to the 2026 water and sewer service rates. Additional items include a resolution for FY2027 street resurfacing.

• Resolution 26-3: authorize purchase of rock salt from the State of Illinois for the 2026‑2027 winter season
• Ordinance 26-17: authorize professional engineering services with Robinson Engineering for 2026 sanitary sewer flow monitoring
• Ordinance 26-18: authorize a professional services agreement with RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture
• Approve payment of bills in the amount of $162,662.54
• Approve ordinance amending the Water and Sewer Service Rates for 2026

The Braidwood City Council approved a rock‑salt purchase for the 2026‑27 winter season, a contract with Robinson Engineering for sanitary sewer flow monitoring, and a $1.524 M professional services agreement with RVi Planning for the Town Center (passed 3‑2). It also approved payment of $162,662.54 in bills, payroll of $95,081.12, an amendment to water and sewer rates reducing the 2026 increase to 2%, and a $684,000 appropriation for FY2027 street resurfacing. All motions passed unanimously except the RVi agreement.

• Approved rock‑salt purchase for 2026‑27 winter season (5‑0)
• Approved ordinance 26‑17 for engineering services with Robinson Engineering (5‑0)
• Approved ordinance 26‑18 professional services agreement with RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture ($1.524 M) (3‑2)
• Approved payment of bills $162,662.54 (5‑0)
• Approved payroll $95,081.12 (5‑0)
• Approved ordinance 26‑20 amending water and sewer rates, reducing 2026 increase to 2% (5‑0)
• Approved resolution 26‑4 FY2027 MFT Street Resurfacing appropriation $684,000 (5‑0)

City Council

The Braidwood City Council approved four ordinances, including amendments to building codes and a legal nonconforming property agreement, and authorized the payment of $265,911.65 in bills and $96,628.70 in payroll. The meeting also included reports on water rate increases and a $524,000 surplus.

• Approved Ordinance 26-14 amending building, fire, and manufactured home codes
• Approved Ordinance 26-15 granting variances for 225 N. Hickory Street
• Approved Ordinance 26-16 authorizing agreement for 693 W. Main Street
• Authorized payment of $265,911.65 in bills
• Authorized payment of $96,628.70 in payroll

City Council

The City Council will consider ordinances regarding building and fire regulations and a site plan variance for a property on N. Hickory Street. The body will also review payments for bills and payroll.

• Ordinance 26-14: Amending building, fire prevention, and manufactured home regulations
• Ordinance 26-15: Variances and site plan for 225 N. Hickory Street
• Ordinance 26-16: Agreement regarding legal nonconforming status of 693 W. Main Street
• Resolution 26-2: Construction on State Highways
• Payment of bills totaling $265,911.65 and payroll totaling $96,628.70

The Braidwood City Council approved the minutes from the February 24 meeting. It also approved Ordinance 26-14, Ordinance 26-15, Ordinance 26-16, and Resolution 26-2, each with a 4‑aye vote. The council authorized payment of $265,911.65 in bills and a payroll disbursement of $96,628.70, both unanimously approved. All motions passed with four ayes and no nays or abstentions.

• Approved minutes of Feb 24, 2026 meeting (4 ayes)
• Approved Ordinance 26-14 (building, fire, manufactured homes) (4 ayes)
• Approved Ordinance 26-15 (variances and site plan for 225 N. Hickory St.) (4 ayes)
• Approved Ordinance 26-16 (agreement for 693 W. Main St.) (4 ayes)
• Approved Resolution 26-2 for construction on state highways (4 ayes)
• Approved payment of bills $265,911.65 (4 ayes)
• Approved payroll $96,628.70 (4 ayes)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting (4 ayes)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss several agenda items, including town center services, a building code update, agreements with IDOT and Vercelote, Hickory Street variances and site plan, the water rate, a Selfie Wall construction agreement, and a Comet Storage fee. No formal decisions are indicated; the items are slated for discussion. Public comment will be limited to three minutes per speaker. An executive session will address employee matters and potential litigation.

• Water rate discussion
• Selfie Wall Construction Agreement
• Hickory St. Variances and Site Plan
• IDOT Agreement
• Comet Storage Fee

The Committee approved the minutes from the February 10, 2026 meeting with a 4‑aye, 0‑nay vote. No other proposals were decided; discussions on projects and agreements were deferred to future council meetings. The meeting was then adjourned by a 4‑aye, 0‑nay vote.

• Approved Feb 10, 2026 meeting minutes (4 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstain)
• Adjourned meeting (4 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstain)

Braidwood Planning and Zoning

City Council

City Council

The City Council approved a professional engineering proposal for a water system risk assessment and emergency response plan. Members also passed amendments to the zoning code regarding Planned Unit Developments and updated Plan Commission meeting dates. The council authorized payments for bills and payroll totaling over $226,000.

• Ordinance 26-13: Professional Engineering Services with Robinson Engineering for Water System Risk and Resilience Assessment
• Ordinance 26-12: Text Amendment to Zoning Code regarding Planned Unit Developments
• Payment of Bills: $133,316.90
• Payroll Expenses: $93,199.62
• Ordinance 26-11: Amended 2026 Plan Commission meeting dates and times

City Council

City Council

The Braidwood City Council approved Ordinance 26-06, authorizing the Mayor to enter a consulting services agreement with Gulden and Associates Consulting, LLC. It also approved Ordinance 26-07 for entertainment contracts for the 2026 Red Carpet Corridor Festival, and approved payment of bills totaling $234,908.98 and payroll expenses of $103,634.18. Additional ordinances appointing a hearing officer and amending fire and burglar alarm codes were adopted.

• Ordinance 26-06: Consulting Services Agreement with Gulden and Associates Consulting, LLC
• Ordinance 26-07: Entertainment contracts for the 2026 Red Carpet Corridor Festival
• Payment of Bills approved for $234,908.98
• Payroll expenses approved for $103,634.18
• Ordinance 26-09: Amendment to City Code regarding fire and burglar alarms

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole discussed updates to the Risk & Resiliency Assessment and Emergency Response Plan, and presented a five‑year Capital Improvement Plan totaling about $6 million for street, water, sewer and stormwater projects. Staff highlighted a $500‑$600 k funding gap for the 113 Division Street improvements and a $325 k annual Motor Fuel Tax contribution for street work. The meeting also covered a $2,100 entertainment grant for the Route 66 Centennial festival, proposed changes to the fire and burglar alarm ordinance, and a Route 66‑themed bench grant for the zoo.

• Capital Improvement Plan: approx. $6 million over five years for infrastructure upgrades
• 113 Division Street/Easy Street project: cost risen to nearly $1 million, $500‑$600 k gap
• Red Carpet Corridor Festival entertainment grant: $2,100 total, with $1,500 for The Silhouettes and $600 for DJ George
• Fire and burglar alarm ordinance amendment: fines of $75 for 3‑7 false alarms, $150 for 8+
• Route 66 bench grant for Braidwood Zoo installation

Committee of the Whole

City Council

The Braidwood City Council approved a $600,000 OSLAD matching grant for the Town Center project. The council also approved payments for bills ($223,858.10), payroll ($94,816.26), and a partial‑prefinal road program payment to PT Ferro ($15,636.45). Ordinance 26‑04 amending the city purchasing policy and Ordinance 26‑05 authorizing an audit agreement with WIPFLI, LLP were adopted.

• Award of $600,000 OSLAD matching grant for Town Center project
• Payment of bills: $223,858.10
• Payroll expense approval: $94,816.26
• Partial‑prefinal payment to PT Ferro for FY2025 Road Program: $15,636.45
• Adoption of Ordinance 26‑05 for annual audit agreement with WIPFLI, LLP

City Council

The City Council held a special meeting to review the city's mission statement, vision statement, core values, and goals. City Consulting Manager Steve Gulden facilitated the discussion on community focus and economic growth. No formal actions were taken on these items due to a loss of quorum at 7:10 p.m.

• Approval of minutes from the December 10, 2025, Special Meeting

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole discussed renewing the B&F Construction Services contract for 2026 under existing terms. It reviewed a request from Police Chief Eric Allen to buy two new squad cars, with upfitting costs estimated at $30,000 per vehicle and funding from the 2025 budget and drug forfeiture proceeds. The council examined a proposal for 363 storage units at 225 North Hickory Street, including a zoning variance for reduced setbacks. A new Development Process Handbook was also presented for council support.

• Renew B&F Construction Services contract for 2026 under current terms
• Approve purchase of two police vehicles; upfitting cost $30,000 each; one vehicle budgeted for 2025, second funded by drug forfeiture
• Review 225 North Hickory St storage unit project: 363 units, variance request for 30‑ft setbacks on industrial‑zoned land
• Introduce Development Process Handbook for developers and city staff
• Motion to enter executive session to discuss employee matters and pending litigation

City Council

The City Council approved several ordinances, including a professional services agreement with B & F Construction Code Services, INC. and the purchase of a 2025 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Vehicle. The body also discussed a generator replacement project and reported a $758,000 General Fund surplus for December.

• Approved Professional Services Agreement with B & F Construction Code Services, INC. (Ordinance 26-01)
• Approved purchase of a 2025 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Vehicle from Currie Motors (Ordinance 26-03)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $169,642.48 and payroll of $89,849.69
• Authorized disposal of a Monroe Snow Plow off truck #310 (Ordinance 26-02)
• Recommended contract with Excel Electric for $803,500 for generator replacement