Braidwood public meetings in 2021
8 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council approved payments for bills and payroll and appointed Michelle Headrick to the Police & Fire Board. The meeting included a dispute between the City Administrator and Commissioner Smith regarding the legitimacy of a hiring process in the Streets Department.
- Payment of bills in the amount of $137,647.40
- Approval of payroll in the amount of $82,847.50
- Appointment of Michelle Headrick to the Police & Fire Board
- Swearing-in of Commissioner Mikel following the April 6 special election
- Public comments regarding drainage issues and railings on Novy Road
City Council
The City Council approved the annual budget and appropriations for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2021. The body also voted on salary benefits for city officials and a collective bargaining agreement for police officers.
- Approved annual budget and appropriations for FY 2021-2022 with $8,000 moved from Engineering Fees to Salaries
- Approved Collective Bargaining Agreement with Policeman’s Benevolent Labor Committee (May 1, 2020 to April 30, 2024)
- Approved salary benefit of $96,000 per year for City Administrator Tony Altiery
- Approved benefits for City Clerk Adam Beaty and Police Chief Todd Lyons
- Payment of bills totaling $87,101.35 and payroll expenses of $85,364.15
City Council
The Braidwood City Council met to approve various financial payments, a new police officer hire, and a union labor contract. The council also discussed an upcoming public hearing for the 2022 annual budget and the allocation of American Rescue Plan funds.
- Hiring of one full-time police officer to replace Officer A. Bitto
- Labor contract between the City of Braidwood and Metropolitan Alliance of Police #190 effective May 15, 2020 through April 30, 2023
- Payment of bills totaling $153,936.10
- Payroll expenses totaling $80,546.94
- Engagement with Wipfli LLP for the annual fiscal year audit
City Council
The City Council approved an update to the parking ordinance regarding snow accumulation and processed city payments. The City Administrator reported on secured grants for police and public works equipment and the correction of senior water bill discounts.
- Approved Ordinance 21-04 to regulate parking after two inches of snow
- Approved payment of bills in the amount of $75,621.29
- Approved payroll expenses in the amount of $83,436.95
- Reported grants for police bullet proof/reflective vests and public works equipment
- Issued water bill credits from $35.00 to $150.00 for seven seniors due to a 2015 clerical error
City Council
The City Council discussed a proposed budget amendment to promote a part-time employee to full-time, though the vote was ultimately tabled. Residents expressed opposition to the amendment during public comment. The council also approved bills and payroll payments.
- Payment of bills in the amount of $118,821.66
- Approval of payroll expenses in the amount of $85,026.96
- Ordinance 21-04: Proposed first amended annual budget and appropriations for fiscal year May 1, 2020 to April 30, 2021 (tabled)
- Police Department report of 2 arrests and 135 calls for service between February 8 and 21
City Council
The Braidwood City Council approved two new ordinances regarding bulk water purchases and hotel/motel transient occupancy rental units. The council also approved recent bills totaling $144,163.72 and payroll expenses of $81,781.38.
- Ordinance 21-02: Amending Section 86-201 regarding bulk water purchase service fees
- Ordinance 21-03: Amending City Code Article VI regarding hotel/motel transient occupancy rental units
- Approval of bills totaling $144,163.72
- Approval of payroll expenses totaling $81,781.38
City Council
The City Council approved an intergovernmental agreement to grant city emergency services and police access to Will County’s 800 MHZ radio system. The council also approved payments for bills and payroll.
- Ordinance #21-01: Intergovernmental Agreement with Will County for radio system access through 2027
- Payment of bills in the amount of $50,241.90
- Payroll expenses in the amount of $80,291.27
City Council
The City Council approved meeting minutes from December 2020 and authorized several financial payments. Public comments addressed a contract dispute regarding the Towns of Braidwood subdivision and discussions involving city funds and loans.
- Approved payment of bills totaling $166,034.39
- Approved payroll expenses totaling $91,849.55
- Approved resolution to appoint City Clerk Adam Beaty as Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund Authorized Agent
- Public comment regarding Ordinance 18-14 and the Towns of Braidwood subdivision lots
- Public comment regarding a $75,000 Federal Forfeiture Account payment and a $150,000 loan