Braidwood, IL

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

City Council

Committee of the Whole

City Council

Braidwood Planning and Zoning

Committee of the Whole

City Council

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 the 2026 Zoning Map and awarding construction contracts for the Braidwood Dog Park and Braidwood Town Center Project. The body will also review payments for bills and payroll totaling over $639,000.

• Ordinance 2026-57 approving the 2026 Zoning Map
• Construction contracts for Braidwood Dog Park and Braidwood Town Center Project
• Payment of bills ($426,902.48) and payroll ($107,403.69 and $104,797.91)
• Ordinance 2026-60 amending the Code of Ordinances regarding vehicle impoundment
• Ordinance 2026-59 for a renewal quote from 120 Water regarding EPA Lead and Copper Regulations

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss several city projects, including security camera upgrades and a digital sign. The meeting includes reviews of city ordinances and a zoning map update for 2026.

• Police Department/City Hall Security Camera Upgrade Project
• 2026 Zoning Map Update
• Amendments to Ordinances 82-43 (Impoundment Hearing) and 83-44 (Hearing Officer)
• Water Meter Reading Verification Policy
• Pit Meter Grant Program

Braidwood Planning and Zoning

City Council

The Braidwood City Council will vote on several ordinances and resolutions, including amending liquor license classes and limits, approving construction and legal service agreements, and authorizing a boundary line agreement with Wilmington. The council will also consider reducing letters of credit for two businesses and recognize a retiring officer and a proclamation.

• Ordinance 2026-54: engagement letter with Ottosen Dinolfo Hasenbalg & Castaldo, LTD
• Resolution 2026-10: jurisdictional boundary line agreement with City of Wilmington
• Ordinance 2026-55: construction agreement with Jeremy McPherson Masonry for 585 W. Main Street
• Ordinance 2026-56: amending liquor license classes and limits
• Reduce letter of credit for Bauer Chevrolet to $364,976.27 and D'Orazio Ford to $148,698.72

The Braidwood City Council approved several administrative and financial measures, including an engagement letter for legal services, a boundary agreement with Wilmington, and construction agreements. The council also authorized reductions to multiple letters of credit and approved the city's bills and payroll. Additionally, officials set trick-or-treat hours for October 31 and adopted a proclamation honoring Zachary Pruss.

• Approved minutes from September 8, 2026 (5-0)
• Adopted proclamation honoring Zachary Pruss and Running 4 Heroes, INC (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-54 for legal engagement letter (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Resolution 2026-10 for boundary agreement with Wilmington (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-55 for construction agreement at 585 W. Main St (5-0)
• Approved Resolutions 2026-11 and 2026-12 for letters of credit (5-0)
• Approved $680,847.48 in bill payments and $109,092.44 in payroll (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-56 amending liquor license classes and limits (5-0)

Braidwood Planning and Zoning

Committee of the Whole

The Braidwood Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss a septic dump station at the wastewater treatment plant. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes, public comment, and an executive session for personnel and litigation matters. The meeting is otherwise routine.

• Discussion of septic dump station at wastewater treatment plant
• Approval of minutes from August 11, 2026 Committee of the Whole meeting
• Executive session for employee matters and pending litigation
• Public comment with 3-minute limit per person

The Committee reviewed a proposal to install an automated screening and metering system at the Wastewater Treatment Plant to replace the current honor system. No vote was taken on the project as the Council requested further financial review.

• Approved minutes from August 11, 2026 meeting (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider a $417,351.13 payout to Excel Electric and a resolution to approve a demolition bid for 585 W. Main Street. The meeting also includes the swearing-in of School Resource Officer Don McCarty and approval of various city bills and payroll.

• Payout Request #2 to Excel Electric for $417,351.13
• Resolution 2026-09 for demolition of 585 W. Main Street
• Swearing in of School Resource Officer Don McCarty
• Approval of bills totaling $589,990.88
• Approval of payroll totaling $109,042.78

The Braidwood City Council approved Payout Request #2 to Excel Electric for $417,351.13, accepted a $14,500 demolition bid for 585 W. Main Street, and approved payment of bills totaling $589,990.88 and payroll of $109,042.78. All votes were 4-0, with Commissioner James Mikel absent. The council also swore in Don McCarty as Elementary School Resource Officer effective September 14, 2026, and entered executive session to discuss personnel and litigation matters.

• Approved Payout Request #2 to Excel Electric for $417,351.13 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-09 accepting McPherson's $14,500 demolition bid for 585 W. Main Street (4-0)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $589,990.88 (4-0)
• Approved payroll totaling $109,042.78 (4-0)
• Approved minutes of the August 25, 2026 regular meeting (4-0)
• Entered executive session at 7:16 p.m. to discuss employee matters and litigation (4-0)
• Closed executive session at 7:41 p.m. (4-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (4-0)

City Council

The Braidwood City Council will vote on several financial items, including a change order for electrical upgrades at water and wastewater plants, a payment for the FY2027 MFT resurfacing program, and the final plat of a resubdivision. They will also consider an ordinance authorizing an emergency response reimbursement agreement with the fire district and a Ford dealership. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes, bills, and payroll, plus a recognition of an officer's service.

• Change Order #1 for Water/Wastewater Plant Electrical Transformer & Panel Upgrades: $19,683.40
• Payment #1 to D Construction for FY2027 MFT Resurfacing Program: $338,576.07
• Final plat of Ronald and Kimberly Blessen Resubdivision at 693 W. Main St.
• Ordinance 2026-53: Emergency Response Reimbursement Agreement with Braidwood Fire Protection District and D'Orazio Ford, Inc.
• Approval of bills: $280,335.63; payroll: $102,310.71

The Braidwood City Council approved meeting minutes, a $19,683.40 change order for water and wastewater treatment plant electrical upgrades, and a $338,576.07 payment to D Construction for the FY2027 MFT Resurfacing Program. The council also approved the final plat for the Ronald and Kimberly Blessen Resubdivision at 693 W. Main St., an emergency response reimbursement agreement, bill payments, and payroll. Additionally, the mayor and police department recognized retiring Officer Vern Reed for 14 years of service.

• Approved Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 (4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstain)
• Approved Change Order #1 for Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant Electrical Transformer & Panel Upgrades in the amount of $19,683.40 (5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstain)
• Approved Payment #1 to D Construction for FY2027 MFT Resurfacing Program in the amount of $338,576.07 (4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstain)
• Approved final plat of the Ronald and Kimberly Blessen Resubdivision at 693 W. Main St. (5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstain)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-53 for Emergency Response Reimbursement Agreement with Braidwood Fire Protection District and D'Orazio Ford, Inc. (5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstain)
• Approved Payment of Bills in the amount of $280,335.63 (5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstain)
• Approved Payroll in the amount of $102,310.71 (5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstain)

City Council

The Braidwood City Council will vote on several ordinances and resolutions, including adopting a comprehensive parks master plan, approving pay requests and contracts, and waiving competitive bidding for repairs. They will also consider an executive session for personnel and litigation matters.

• Ordinance 2026-46: Adopting Comprehensive Parks Master Plan
• Pay Request #1 to Excel Electric for $37,324.37 for standby generator replacement
• Ordinance 2026-47: Emergency Response Reimbursement Agreement with Fire Protection District and Ridgeway Petroleum
• Ordinance 2026-48: Amending Subdivision Ordinance on lot consolidation
• Payment of bills: $199,022.07; payroll: $105,058.03

The Braidwood City Council approved Ordinance 2026-46 adopting a five-year Comprehensive Parks Master Plan, which the Mayor said is a strategic guide and that future projects still require Council approval. The council also approved two ordinances waiving competitive bidding for repairs to a lift station, a well, and Well 3, and approved an emergency response reimbursement agreement with the Braidwood Fire Protection District and Ridgeway Petroleum. Routine items passed, including payment of bills of $199,022.07 and payroll of $105,058.03. The meeting ended with a motion to enter executive session on personnel and litigation matters.

• Approved Ordinance 2026-46 adopting a five-year Comprehensive Parks Master Plan (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-47 emergency response reimbursement agreement with Braidwood Fire Protection District and Ridgeway Petroleum (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-48 amending the Subdivision Ordinance on consolidation of lots (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-51 waiving competitive bidding for Metropolitan Pump Company lift station and well repairs (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-52 waiving competitive bidding for Water Well Solutions Illinois, LLC repairs to Well 3 (4-0)
• Approved Pay Request #1 to Excel Electric for $37,324.37 for standby generator replacement (4-0)
• Approved payment of bills of $199,022.07 and payroll of $105,058.03 (4-0 each)
• Approved Resolution 2026-08 opening a Federated Bank account for OSLAD grant funds (4-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Braidwood Committee of the Whole will discuss several operational items, including repairs to a lift station and Well #3, an emergency response agreement, and a subdivision ordinance change regarding lot consolidation. The committee will also consider opening a bank account for OSLD grant funds, engagement letters for audit and GASB 75 services, and a website update. The meeting includes a public comment period and an executive session for personnel and litigation matters.

• Repairs from Metropolitan Pump Company for lift station and well
• Repairs from Water Well Solutions for Well #3
• Subdivision ordinance as it pertains to consolidation of lots
• Engagement Letter with WIPFLI for FY 2025-2026 Annual Audit
• Open a bank account for OSLD Grant Funds

The Braidwood Committee of the Whole met August 11, 2026, and approved the minutes of its July 14, 2026 meeting (4-0). Most of the meeting was discussion: staff and officials reported on SCADA telemetry upgrades at wells and lift stations, an emergency repair at Well #3 that is now complete, a proposed emergency response reimbursement agreement tied to a high-rise sign, a new lot-consolidation process, and several finance items including a $300,000 OSLAD grant payment and audit engagements. No substantive motions on those items were recorded; the committee also entered executive session to discuss personnel and litigation matters.

• Approved minutes of the July 14, 2026 Committee of the Whole meeting (4-0)
• Motion to enter executive session on personnel and litigation matters (5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(1) and (c)(11))
• Motion to close executive session
• Adjourned the meeting (4-0)

Braidwood Planning and Zoning

The Braidwood Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and then vote on whether to approve the Braidwood Comprehensive Parks Master Plan. The meeting includes public comment, approval of prior minutes, and discussion of the plan.

• Public hearing and vote on the Braidwood Comprehensive Parks Master Plan
• Approval of minutes from the July 13, 2026 meeting

City Council

The Braidwood City Council will hold a regular meeting to consider Ordinance 2026-45, which would prohibit the sale of certain intoxicating substances. They will also act on several change orders and payments for the FY2025 Road Program, authorize the Lions Club Candy Day, and approve bills and payroll. The council will then enter executive session to discuss personnel and pending litigation.

• Ordinance 2026-45 prohibiting sale and distribution of certain intoxicating substances within Braidwood
• Final Balancing Change Order #3 FY2025 Road Program with PT Ferro Construction for -$23,843.10
• Change Order #2 to modify Stacey Court Sidewalk in the amount of $11,880.00
• Approve payment of bills totaling $299,986.09
• Authorize Braidwood Lions Club Candy Day on Friday, October 9, 2026

The Braidwood City Council approved Ordinance 2026-45 prohibiting the sale and distribution of certain intoxicating substances within the city. The council also approved several road and sidewalk change orders, including a final balancing change order for the FY2025 road program, a final payout to PT Ferro, and change orders for sidewalk repairs and Stacey Court sidewalk modifications. Additionally, the council approved the minutes, a Braidwood Lions Club Candy Day, payment of bills, and payroll.

• Approved Ordinance 2026-45 prohibiting sale/distribution of certain intoxicating substances (3-0)
• Approved Final Balancing Change Order #3 FY2025 Road Program with PT Ferro (-$23,843.10) (3-0)
• Approved final payout #3 to PT Ferro for 2025 road project ($5,897.69) (3-0)
• Approved Change Order #1 for sidewalk repairs west of Division Street (3-0)
• Approved Change Order #2 for Stacey Court Sidewalk modification ($11,880.00) (3-0)
• Approved payment of bills ($299,986.09) (3-0)
• Approved payroll ($97,951.55) (3-0)
• Approved Braidwood Lions Club Candy Day for October 9, 2026 (3-0)

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.

The Braidwood City Council approved payment of bills totaling $645,482.03 and payroll of $100,354.56, both on 5-0 votes. It also approved a sign variance for D'Orazio Ford at 891 EZ Street, the Final Plat for Comet Storage Subdivision, a letter of credit agreement with Bank of Pontiac for 3B Storage, LLC, and an ordinance waiving competitive bidding for sewer pump and air handler repairs. The council accepted the FY25 audit as presented, which included a qualified opinion for governmental activities due to an unimplemented GASB 75 OPEB liability. A resident raised concerns about drainage, mold, and health conditions at 42 Dinosaur Road; the Mayor said the City would hold an internal meeting the next day, and staff said no drainage complaints for that address appear in City records.

• Approved minutes of the June 23, 2026 council meeting (4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstain)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-43, a sign variance for a pole-mounted sign at 891 EZ Street (D'Orazio Ford) (5-0)
• Approved the Final Plat for Comet Storage Subdivision (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-07, a letter of credit agreement with Bank of Pontiac regarding 3B Storage, LLC (5-0)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $645,482.03 (5-0)
• Approved payroll totaling $100,354.56 (5-0)
• Accepted the FY25 audit as presented (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-44 waiving competitive bidding for Xylem Water Solutions USA, Inc. sewer inflow pump repair and Complete Mechanical Services, Inc. air handler replacement (5-0)

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

The Committee of the Whole approved the June 9, 2026 minutes (5-0) and heard presentations on a joint City-Park District Comprehensive Parks Master Plan, a D'Orazio Ford pole sign variance, a revised Comet Storage final plat, and a proposed ordinance banning sale of synthetic intoxicating substances. Emergency repairs to a wastewater pump and a Building 65 air handler were processed as emergency purchases under City policy. The committee also moved into executive session on personnel and litigation matters; no votes on the substantive items were recorded in these minutes.

• Approved June 9, 2026 Committee of the Whole minutes (5-0)
• Heard Comprehensive Parks Master Plan presentation (no vote recorded)
• Heard D'Orazio Ford pole sign variance, previously approved 5-0 by Planning & Zoning Commission (no committee vote recorded)
• Heard revised Comet Storage final plat, previously approved 5-0 by Planning & Zoning Commission (no committee vote recorded)
• Heard proposed ordinance banning sale/distribution of synthetic intoxicating substances, fines $250-$750 per offense, effective September 1, 2026 (no vote recorded)
• Emergency pump repair at wastewater facility processed under City policy, approx. $2,890-$2,900 vs. approx. $69,000 replacement
• Emergency Building 65 air handler replacement with York unit processed under City policy
• Entered executive session on personnel and litigation matters; motion to close session recorded

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

The Braidwood Planning and Zoning Commission approved a sign variance for D'Orazio Ford at 891 Ez Street, allowing a pole sign 47 feet tall with a 134 sq. ft. face (165 sq. ft. total) in the I-1 Zoning District; one proposed sign already met the ordinance at 19'11.75" and 60 sq. ft. The commission also approved an updated final plat for Comet Storage at the northwest corner of West Kennedy Road and South Walnut Street, adding a 15-ft drainage easement along South Walnut and a 10-ft ingress/egress easement on Lot 1. Both votes were 5-0. The commission approved minutes from its March 2 and May 27, 2026 meetings and set its next meeting for Monday, August 10, 2026.

• Approved sign variance for D'Orazio Ford at 891 Ez Street: 47-ft height, 134 sq. ft. face, 165 sq. ft. total (5-0)
• Approved final plat (minor) for Comet Storage at West Kennedy Road and South Walnut Street (5-0)
• Approved March 2, 2026 Planning and Zoning minutes with amendments (5-0)
• Approved May 27, 2026 Planning and Zoning minutes (4-0, 1 abstention by McShane)
• Opened and closed the D'Orazio Ford public hearing (5-0 each)
• Adjourned; next meeting set for Monday, August 10, 2026 at 7:00 pm (5-0)

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

The Braidwood City Council approved Ordinance 2026-40, authorizing a professional services agreement with RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture for the Braidwood Dog Park, with a 3-1 vote. The council also approved paying bills totaling $108,834.36 and payroll of $102,377.11, and passed Ordinance 2026-41 to contract with Jack Henry for payment processing. Ordinance 2026-42, an intergovernmental agreement with Reed-Custer School District for reciprocal reporting, was approved unanimously. The council discussed, but took no formal action on, a potential demolition complaint for 360 N. Mitchell.

• Approved minutes of the June 9, 2026 regular meeting.
• Approved mayoral appointment of Brittany Andrews to the Special Event Commission.
• Approved mayoral appointment of Michele Kondrisack to the Special Events Committee.
• Approved Ordinance 2026-40 for a professional services agreement with RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture for the dog park (3-1 vote).
• Approved payment of bills in the amount of $108,834.36.
• Approved payroll in the amount of $102,377.11.
• Approved Ordinance 2026-41 authorizing an agreement with Jack Henry for payment processing.
• Approved Ordinance 2026-42, an intergovernmental agreement with Reed-Custer School District for reciprocal reporting.

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 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)

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