Braidwood public meetings in 2024
10 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Braidwood City Council voted to adopt Ordinance 24-53, increasing the number of Class A liquor licenses and decreasing Class B licenses. It also approved Ordinance 24-54, authorizing the purchase of a phone system from Teletech Communications, Inc. In addition, the council authorized payment of outstanding bills totaling $345,525.81 and payroll expenses of $98.676.64. The meeting included routine reports on streets, public safety, and upcoming town‑hall events.
- Ordinance 24-53: Increase Class A liquor licenses, decrease Class B licenses
- Ordinance 24-54: Purchase phone system from Teletech Communications, Inc.
- Approve payment of bills: $345,525.81
- Approve payroll expenses: $98.676.64
- Roadwork payment for N. English and S. Division: approximately $253,000
City Council
The Braidwood City Council approved the 2025 tax levy, a $53,268.28 purchase of a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado for the Water Department, and two subdivision plats. The meeting also included a public comment session and a report on police calls for service.
- Approve Ordinance 24-50 for 2025 tax levy and assessment
- Approve purchase of 2025 Chevrolet Silverado for $53,268.28
- Approve preliminary plat for Jervara Commons subdivision
- Approve subdivision plat for 174 N. Walker
- Public comment on water meter repair
City Council
The Braidwood City Council approved payment of bills totaling $197,298.00 and payroll expenses of $106,118.43. It adopted Ordinance 24-47 to contract professional accounting services with John Kasperek Co. for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2025. The council also approved Ordinance 24-46 for a reciprocal student crime reporting agreement with Grundy County State’s Attorneys and Ordinance 24-48, waiving competitive bidding to buy the Ford F150 Police Responder. An executive session was called to discuss personnel and potential litigation matters.
- Approve payment of bills $197,298.00
- Approve payroll expenses $106,118.43
- Ordinance 24-47: contract with John Kasperek Co. for accounting services FY ending 4/30/2025
- Ordinance 24-46: reciprocal reporting agreement with Grundy County State’s Attorneys
- Ordinance 24-48: purchase of 2024 Ford F150 Police Responder from Sutton Ford, waiving competitive bidding
City Council
The Braidwood City Council approved Ordinance 24-44, granting a map amendment and a minor subdivision of three lots for an R‑1 single‑family residence district at the northeast corner of N. Walker Street and W. Third Street. The council also approved Ordinance 24-45, denying variances for a self‑storage facility at the northwest corner of W. Kennedy Road and S. Walnut Street. Bills totaling $215,036.85 and payroll expenses of $238,360.47 were authorized, and the estimated 2025 property tax levy of $2,000,195 was presented for future action.
- Ordinance 24-44: map amendment and minor subdivision of three lots at N. Walker & W. Third St.
- Ordinance 24-45: denial of variances for self‑storage at W. Kennedy Rd & S. Walnut St.
- Approval of payment of bills: $215,036.85
- Approval of payroll expenses: $103,929.24 (10/25), $129,481.23 (11/08), $4,950.00 (11/13)
- Estimated 2025 property tax levy: $2,000,195
City Council
The Braidwood City Council approved the minutes from the Oct. 8 meeting and re‑appointed George Kocek and Raymond Doogan to the City Plan Commission Board. The council authorized payment of city bills totaling $544,389.05 and payroll expenses of $94,032.56. It also adopted Ordinance 24‑43, creating an intergovernmental agreement with Reed‑Custer Community Unit School District No. 255U for a police resource officer. No new business was presented.
- Adopted Ordinance 24‑43 for an agreement with Reed‑Custer Community Unit School District No. 255U to place a police resource officer
- Approved payment of city bills totaling $544,389.05
- Approved payroll expenses totaling $94,032.56
- Re‑appointed George Kocek to the City of Braidwood Plan Commission Board (term until Oct 31, 2029)
- Re‑appointed Raymond Doogan to the City of Braidwood Plan Commission Board (term until Oct 31, 2029)
City Council
The Braidwood City Council approved a $283,227.38 contract for pavement management on North English Street and South Division Street. The council also approved the annexation of nine properties in the Prairie View Subdivision to the city limits.
- Approve $283,227.38 contract for FY 2024 Pavement Management Program
- Annex nine properties in Prairie View Subdivision to city limits
- Approve Ordinance No. 24-41 amending Disorderly Conduct code
- Approve Ordinance No. 24-42 regulating Open Burning
- Approve $464,217.96 in bills and $103,427.50 in payroll
City Council
The Braidwood City Council approved a collective bargaining agreement with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 179, and authorized the payment of bills totaling $214,672.05. The meeting also included a public comment session regarding First Amendment rights and a report on upcoming town events.
- Approve Ordinance 24-38: Collective Bargaining Agreement with Teamsters Local 179 through April 30, 2027
- Approve Payment of Bills: $114,666.39
- Approve Payroll: $100,005.66
- Approve Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign: November 1–December 24, 2024
- Approve Dog Park project: Center and Third Streets
City Council
The City Council approved a contract for water main improvements at Reed-Custer Elementary School and authorized the use of highway maintenance funds. The body also approved a public event and a new appointment to the Plan Commission Board.
- Awarded $144,983.95 contract to Austin-Tyler for Reed-Custer Elementary School Water Main Improvement Project
- Approved Resolution 24-3 for Maintenance Under the Illinois Highway Code to access MFT funds
- Approved payment of bills totaling $232,086.58 and payroll of $94,155.75
- Approved National Life Chain Event on October 6 at IL Route 53 and IL Route 113
- Appointed Wayne Kancler to the City of Braidwood Plan Commission Board
City Council
The City Council decided to purchase a vacant lot on Mary Lane from Will County to secure green space within the Prairie View Subdivision. The body also approved municipal payments and a landscaping permit agreement with IDOT.
- Ordinance 24-37: Purchase of vacant land on Mary Lane (PIN 02-24-06-401-001-0000)
- Payment of bills in the amount of $115,616.25
- Approval of payroll expenses in the amount of $93,943.07
- Resolution 24-2: Authorization to submit landscaping permits to IDOT
- Approval of Braidwood Lions Candy Day Fundraiser for October 11, 2024
City Council
The City Council appointed Kimberly Earling as Commissioner of Accounts and Finance and approved the hiring of two full-time police officers. The body also passed ordinances regarding golf cart operation and animal protection services.
- Approved payment of bills totaling $446,705.46 and payroll of $106,770.58
- Approved Ordinance 24-35 regarding the operation of golf carts and UTVs within the city
- Approved Ordinance 24-34 for an intergovernmental agreement with Will County for animal protection services
- Approved Ordinance 24-36 to accept a vehicle donation from the Braidwood Fire Protection District
- Reviewed bids for Reed-Custer Elementary School water main relocation, with the low bid at $144,000