East St. Louis public meetings in 2021

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The East St. Louis Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will meet to approve minutes from November 9, 2021, and handle routine business including accepting monthly reports from the Fire and Police Departments, certifying an eligibility list for both departments, accepting the 2022 meeting schedule, and accepting the 2021 annual report. The agenda is largely procedural with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Certify eligibility list for fire and police department
• Accept monthly report from Fire Department
• Accept monthly report from Police Department
• Accept 2022 meeting schedule
• Accept Annual 2021 annual report

The Board approved minutes from October 12, 2021, and accepted monthly reports from the Fire and Police Departments. The Board voted to suspend the police promotional testing eligibility rule from 5 years to 3 years, per Chief Kendall Perry's recommendation. All votes were unanimous among present members; Commissioner Aubrey Keller was absent.

• Approved October 12, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0, Keller absent)
• Accepted monthly Fire Department report (4-0, Keller absent)
• Accepted monthly Police Department report (4-0, Keller absent)
• Suspended police promotional testing rule from 5 to 3 years (4-0, Keller absent)

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Board will meet to approve minutes from the October 12, 2021, meeting. The agenda also includes the acceptance of monthly reports from the Fire Department and the Police Department.

• Acceptance of Fire Department monthly report
• Acceptance of Police Department monthly report
• Approval of minutes from October 12, 2021

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners approved the September 16, 2021 meeting minutes, accepted monthly reports from the Fire and Police Departments, accepted the resignation of Sgt. Giavannie Williams, hired Gregory Zinck as a probationary fireman, and scheduled testing for a police and fire hiring list on November 13, 2021. All votes were unanimous among the four present members (Foggs, Granger, Brinkley, Davis); Commissioner Keller was absent.

• Approved September 16, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0, Keller absent)
• Accepted Fire Department monthly report (4-0, Keller absent)
• Accepted Police Department monthly report (4-0, Keller absent)
• Accepted resignation of Sgt. Giavannie Williams (4-0, Keller absent)
• Hired Gregory Zinck as probationary fireman (4-0, Keller absent)
• Scheduled police/fire testing for Nov 13, 2021 at 8am (4-0, Keller absent)

Public Safety Committee

The East St. Louis Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss public safety matters, including a resolution to authorize a towing agreement and a presentation from the fire department. The agenda also includes routine items such as minutes approval, departmental reports, and citizen comments.

• Resolution authorizing city manager to enter into a towing agreement for the City of East St. Louis
• Presentation from ESL Fire Department
• Regulatory Affairs preliminary business license applications
• Monthly reports from ESL Police Department
• Monthly reports from ESL Fire/ESDA Departments

Finance Committee

The committee will review departmental reports from the City Treasurer and City Manager. Members will consider ordinances regarding cannabis regulations, TIF district extensions, and intergovernmental agreements with School District 189.

• Ordinance amending Ordinance #21-1004 regarding cannabis
• Authorization for Public Works Department equipment and accessories
• Authorization for East St. Louis Police Department vehicles and accessories
• Extension of TIF 1 redevelopment area to December 31, 2033
• Extension of TIF 3A redevelopment area to December 31, 2038

Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee is meeting to review monthly reports from the TIF/Economic & Community Development and Employee Services departments, along with minutes from the September meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific ordinances, resolutions, or new business items listed.

• Monthly report from TIF/Economic & Community Development
• Monthly report from Employee Services
• Approval of minutes from September 2, 2021 meeting

City Council

The East St. Louis City Council is meeting to consider several contracts, including engineering services for Collinsville Avenue, a fire truck financing agreement, and professional services. They will also vote on multiple technical budget amendments and a resolution to place a binding public question on home rule authority before voters. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and business licenses.

• Ordinance for construction engineering services with Hurst Roche, Inc. for Collinsville Avenue (MLK to Summit Avenue)
• Resolution approving professional services contract with TWM Consulting Engineering Geospatial Services
• Resolution authorizing agreement with Lindell Bank for fire truck proposal from Banner Fire Equipment Inc.
• Ordinance directing agreement with Moran Economic Development for professional services
• Resolution requiring submission of a binding public question on home rule authority

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will vote on hiring Gregory Zinck as a probationary firefighter and accept the retirement letter of Police Sgt. GiaVannie Williams. They will also receive monthly reports from the Fire and Police Departments and schedule upcoming testing for candidates.

• Hire Gregory Zinck as probationary fireman
• Accept retirement letter from Police Sgt. GiaVannie Williams
• Accept monthly report from Fire Department
• Accept monthly report from Police Department
• Schedule agility test, oral interview, and written exam

The Board approved the minutes from the August 10, 2021 meeting. They accepted the monthly reports from the Fire and Police Departments, and approved a background check. All votes passed with the majority voting yes; Commissioner Brinkley was absent for all votes, and Commissioner Foggs was absent for the minutes and fire report votes.

• Approved the August 10, 2021 meeting minutes (motion by Granger, second by Keller; passed with yes votes from Granger and Davis, Keller present, Brinkley and Foggs absent).
• Accepted the Fire Department monthly report (motion by Granger, second by Keller; passed with yes votes from Keller, Granger, and Davis; Foggs and Brinkley absent).
• Accepted the Police Department monthly report (motion by Granger, second by Keller; passed with yes votes from Foggs, Keller, Granger, and Davis; Brinkley absent).
• Accepted a background check (motion by Keller, second by Granger; passed with yes votes from Foggs, Granger, Keller, and Davis; Brinkley absent).
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:25 p.m. (motion by Foggs, second by Granger; all voted in favor).

Public Safety Committee

The East St. Louis Public Safety Committee is meeting to review departmental reports, including preliminary business license applications, monthly reports from the police and fire/ESDA departments, and regulatory affairs. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes, subcommittee reports, ordinances, correspondence, old and new business, and citizen comments.

• Review of preliminary business license applications
• Monthly reports from the ESL Police Department
• Monthly reports from the ESL Fire/ESDA Departments
• Citizen comments from Mr. Lorenzo Salvage

Finance Committee

The East St. Louis Finance Committee is meeting to review monthly financial reports and consider several contract agreements and budget amendments. Key items include contracts for geospatial services, three firetrucks, and a TIF consultant, as well as technical budget amendments for special revenue, federal, TIF, and general funds. The agenda also includes a presentation on 'The RITE Plan' and routine items like minutes and reports.

• Contract agreement for geospatial services
• Contract agreement for purchase of three firetrucks
• Contract agreement for TIF consultant
• Technical budget amendments for special revenue, federal, TIF, and general funds
• Monthly treasurer reports for months ending Oct-Dec 2020 and Apr-Sep 2020

Community Development Committee

The East St. Louis Community Development Committee will review minutes from September 2, 2021, and receive monthly reports from TIF/Economic & Community Development and Employee Services. The main business includes presentations from Keith Moran on economic development, Tim Hightower on DDP, and Darrell Hartley on House of Mary, followed by citizen comments.

• Monthly report from TIF/Economic & Community Development
• Monthly report from Employee Services
• Presentation from Keith Moran on economic development
• Presentation from Tim Hightower (DDP)
• Presentation from Darrell Hartley (House of Mary)

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The East St. Louis Board of Fire & Police Commissioners is meeting to approve minutes from August 10, 2021, and to accept monthly reports from the Fire and Police Departments. They will also consider background information for a probationary firefighter candidate. The agenda is routine and procedural, with no major policy decisions or financial items listed.

• Approve minutes from August 10, 2021 meeting
• Accept monthly report from Fire Department
• Accept monthly report from Police Department
• Accept background for probationary fireman candidate

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners approved the monthly reports from the Fire and Police Departments, accepted resignations from Brendan Robbins (Fire) and Gina Deno-Thomas (Police), and voted to hire Blake Strickland as a probationary police candidate contingent on passing pre-employment screenings. All votes were unanimous except for the Police Department report, which passed with Keller voting no. The meeting was procedural and adjourned at 6:20 p.m.

• Approved July 14, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0, Keller present)
• Accepted monthly Fire Department report (4-0, Keller present)
• Accepted monthly Police Department report (4-1, Keller no)
• Accepted resignations of Brendan Robbins (Fire) and Gina Deno-Thomas (Police) (5-0)
• Hired probationary police candidate Blake Strickland contingent on pre-employment screenings (5-0)

City Council

The East St. Louis City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including renaming North 28th Street, awarding a construction contract, forgiving a lien, deeding a property, and allocating American Recovery Plan funds. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and business license applications.

• Ordinance renaming North 28th Street to Pastor Jerome Jackson 1st Senior Boulevard
• Bid award for professional services agreement with Thomas Construction
• Ordinance forgiving a lien at 2621 Gaty Avenue
• Ordinance to deed parcel at 1512 Gaty Avenue
• Allocations for the American Recovery Plan (ARP)

Public Safety Committee

The committee will review departmental reports from the police and fire/ESDA departments. The agenda also includes the presentation of minutes from the August 5, 2021, meeting and regulatory affairs business license applications.

• Regulatory Affairs preliminary business license applications
• Monthly reports from ESL Police Department
• Monthly reports from ESL Fire/ESDA Departments
• Citizen comments from former PD Chief Michael Floore

The East St. Louis Public Safety Committee approved the August 5, 2021 meeting minutes, four department reports, and four preliminary business license applications (NexGen Industries, Al-Hashem Market, KJ Motors, Trimm & Wings Ultra Lounge). The committee also approved a motion to enter executive session to discuss personnel and litigation, then reconvened and adjourned. No ordinances, resolutions, or sub-committee reports were presented.

• Approved the minutes from the August 5, 2021 meeting.
• Approved Regular Affairs Business License Applications for NexGen Industries, Inc., Al-Hashem Market, Inc., KJ Motors, and Trimm & Wings Ultra Lounge.
• Approved the Regulatory Affairs Monthly Report, ESL Police Department Monthly Report, and ESL Fire/ESDA Department Monthly Report.
• Approved a motion to enter executive session to discuss personnel and litigation.
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:42 p.m.

Finance Committee

The East St. Louis Finance Committee is meeting to review and discuss the American Rescue Plan (ARP) earmarks, along with receiving monthly reports from the city treasurer and city manager. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes and other routine business.

• American Rescue Plan (ARP) earmark review and discussion
• Monthly report from the City Treasurer
• Monthly report from the City Manager
• Approval of minutes from August 5, 2021 meeting

The East St. Louis Finance Committee met on September 2, 2021, with Chairman Charles Powell III presiding. The committee approved the minutes from the August 5, 2021 meeting and received the monthly reports from the City Treasurer and City Manager, though no documents were presented. No ordinances, resolutions, sub-committee reports, correspondence, or new business were considered. Councilwoman Parks and City Manager Carlos Mayfield discussed infrastructure concerns, with sewer infrastructure noted as a priority.

• Approved the minutes from the August 5, 2021 meeting (motion by Parks, second by Powell; vote: Parks, Powell, Dancy aye; Mayor Eastern aye; Cason absent)
• Approved receiving the monthly reports from the City Treasurer and City Manager (motion by Dancy, second by Cason; vote: Parks, Powell, Dancy aye; Mayor Eastern aye; Cason absent; no documents presented)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion by Parks, second by Dancy; vote: Parks, Powell, Dancy aye; Mayor Eastern aye; Cason absent)

Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee will review departmental reports and several ordinances regarding property deeds and lien forgiveness. The agenda also includes a presentation on the We Care Plan.

• Ordinance to forgive a lien at 2621 Gaty Avenue
• Ordinance to deed parcel No. 01-24.0-317-090 at 1512 Gaty Avenue
• Ordinance to convey 426 North 7th Street to Christian Activity Center
• Presentation of the We Care Plan by Harold Lawary

The East St. Louis City Council Committee on Community Development approved the minutes from August 5, 2021, and accepted monthly reports from TIF/Economic Development (no report) and Employee Services. It also approved an ordinance forgiving a lien at 2621 Gaty Avenue and an ordinance to deed parcel 01-24.0-317-090 at 1512 Gaty Avenue. No action was taken on a proposed ordinance to convey 426 North 7th Street to Christian Activity Center. The meeting included presentations from Harold Lawary (We Care Program) and former Mayor Alvin Parks and Dr. Allan Jones on a strategic long-term development plan.

• Approved minutes from the August 5, 2021 meeting (roll call: Parks, Powell, Dancy aye; Cason absent; Mayor Eastern aye).
• Approved monthly reports from TIF/Economic Development (no report) and Employee Services (roll call: Parks, Powell, Dancy aye; Cason absent; Mayor Eastern aye).
• Approved ordinance forgiving a lien at 2621 Gaty Avenue (roll call: Parks, Powell, Dancy aye; Cason absent; Mayor Eastern aye).
• Approved ordinance to deed parcel 01-24.0-317-090 at 1512 Gaty Avenue (roll call: Parks, Powell, Dancy aye; Cason absent; Mayor Eastern aye).
• No action taken on ordinance to convey 426 North 7th Street to Christian Activity Center.
• Adjourned (roll call: Parks, Powell, Dancy aye; Cason absent; Mayor Eastern aye).

City Clerk

The City Council held a special meeting to vote on releasing a property lien and increasing the spending threshold for the Senior Rehabilitation Program. The body also considered a collaboration agreement with Southern Illinois University Edwardville and fuel-related legislation.

• Ordinance to release a lien held against 545 North 18th Street
• Ordinance to raise the Senior Rehabilitation Program spending threshold from $9,999 to $12,000
• Resolution to enter a collaboration agreement with Southern Illinois University Edwardville (SIUE)
• Legislation pertaining to fuel agreements

The East St. Louis City Council met in special session on July 12, 2021, with two councilmen absent. The council approved an ordinance allowing the City Manager to exceed the spending threshold from $9,999 to $12,000 for the Senior Rehabilitation Program. No action was taken on an ordinance to release a lien on 545 North 18th Street and on fuel agreements. The council also entered executive session to discuss CARES Act fund allocations, with suggestions for new vehicles, technology, housing, and other priorities.

• Approved ordinance to raise spending threshold for Senior Rehabilitation Program from $9,999 to $12,000 (3-0, with 2 absent)
• No action taken on ordinance to release lien on 545 North 18th Street
• No action taken on legislation pertaining to fuel agreements
• Entered executive session to discuss CARES Act fund allocations

City Clerk

The East St. Louis City Council is scheduled to approve several budget amendments for state, general, federal, and TIF funds. The meeting includes the award of a street rehabilitation bid to Zade Trucking, LLC and the approval of a professional services agreement with PCG International, Inc. Additionally, the council will consider raising the spending threshold for senior rehab projects from $7,000 to $12,000.

• Award of Bid #2020-08 Street Rehabilitation TIF 1 to Zade Trucking, LLC
• Approval of State Grants Budget Amendment #1
• Approval of General Fund Budget Amendment #2
• Approval of Federal Grants Budget Amendment #1
• Approval of Tax Increment Finance Technical Budget Amendment #2

The East St. Louis City Council approved several resolutions and ordinances, including engineering design and street rehabilitation contracts, professional services agreements, and multiple budget amendments. All items passed, with one split vote on the street rehabilitation bid. The council also approved business license applications and entered executive session.

• Approved Thompson Civil agreement for 2021 engineering design for TIF 3A street rehab (unanimous)
• Approved bid #2020-08 street rehabilitation TIF 1 to Zaqde Trucking, LLC (3-2, Cason and Parks in favor; Dancy and Powell opposed)
• Approved professional services agreement with PCG International, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved asbestos services contract with C & T Services Complete, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved letter of intent with Straight-Up Solar, LLC for solar PV system (unanimous)
• Approved state grants budget amendment #1 (unanimous)
• Approved general fund budget amendment #2 (unanimous)
• Approved federal grants budget amendment #1 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review presentations regarding the creation of budget line items for American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds. The meeting also includes discussions on business licenses, a lien release, and an ordinance for a property purchase.

• Creation of budget line items for disbursement of ARP funds
• Presentation of a resolution for a lien release at 545 North 18th Street
• Ordinance for the purchase of 1437 North 46th Street
• Economic development agreement with Landsdowne, LLC
• Presentation of business license applications

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Board will review monthly reports from the Fire and Police Departments. The meeting includes decisions on fire department resignations and the hiring of a probationary police officer.

• Acceptance of Fire Department monthly report
• Acceptance of Police Department monthly report
• Approval of Fire Department resignations for Brenden Robbins and Gina Deno-Thomas
• Hiring of probationary Police Officer Blake Strickland

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee is meeting to review minutes from July 1, 2021, and receive departmental reports from Regulatory Affairs, Police, and Fire/ESDA. They will also consider preliminary business license applications, subcommittee reports, ordinances, resolutions, and correspondence. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific action items listed.

• Review of minutes from July 1, 2021 meeting
• Regulatory Affairs preliminary business license applications
• Monthly reports from ESL Police Department
• Monthly reports from ESL Fire/ESDA Departments
• Citizen comments period

The Public Safety Committee approved the minutes from a prior meeting and several business license applications, including JMF Construction, Midwest Pitbull's BBQ, Upsurge, P&L Flea Market, and DaBeno. No ordinances, resolutions, or sub-committee reports were presented. The committee also discussed concerns about emergency generators and the location of the city's cots.

• Approved minutes from August 5, 2021 meeting (2-0, Mayor voting aye)
• Approved business license for JMF Construction, LLC (2-0, Mayor voting aye)
• Approved business license for Midwest Pitbull's BBQ (2-0, Mayor voting aye)
• Approved business license for Upsurge, LLC (2-0, Mayor voting aye)
• Approved business license for P&L Flea Market (2-0, Mayor voting aye)
• Approved business license for DaBeno (2-0, Mayor voting aye)

Finance Committee

The East St. Louis Finance Committee is meeting to discuss financial matters, including a proposed professional services agreement with Zobrio for additional implementation of Financial Edge NXT software, and the creation of budget line items for disbursing American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of previous minutes and monthly reports from the city treasurer and city manager.

• Resolution to approve professional services agreement with Zobrio for Financial Edge NXT additional implementation
• Discussion on budget line item creation for ARP fund disbursement
• Monthly report from the City Treasurer
• Monthly report from the City Manager
• Approval of minutes from July 1, 2021 meeting

The East St. Louis Finance Committee met on August 5, 2021, with a quorum of three members. The committee approved the minutes from the July 1, 2021 meeting and received monthly reports from the City Treasurer and City Manager, though no documents were presented. No action was taken on a resolution to approve a professional services agreement with Zobrio for Financial Edge NXT implementation. The committee also entered executive session to discuss personnel and litigation, then re-established quorum and adjourned.

• Approved minutes from July 1, 2021 meeting (3-0)
• Approved monthly reports from City Treasurer and City Manager (3-0)
• No action taken on Zobrio professional services agreement
• Approved motion to enter executive session for personnel and litigation (3-0)
• Re-established quorum after executive session (3-0)

Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee approved a resolution authorizing a lien release on 545 North 18th Street, an ordinance allowing the purchase of 1437 North 46th Street, and a resolution to enter into an economic development agreement with Landsdowne, LLC. All votes were unanimous among present members (Parks, Cason, and Mayor Eastern), with Powell and Dancy absent. A citizen's request regarding the 46th Street property was forwarded to the next council agenda with no action taken.

• Approved resolution authorizing lien release on 545 North 18th Street (3-0)
• Approved ordinance allowing purchase of 1437 North 46th Street (3-0)
• Approved resolution for economic development agreement with Landsdowne, LLC (3-0)
• Approved minutes from July 1, 2021 meeting (3-0)
• Approved monthly reports from TIF/Economic Development and Employee Services (3-0)

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners is meeting to approve minutes, accept monthly reports from the fire and police departments, and vote on fire department promotions. The board will also hold an executive session on personnel matters and consider background checks for candidates.

• Approve promotions: Lt. Ryan Kerney to Captain, Justin Whittington to Lieutenant, Korre Hill to Lieutenant
• Accept monthly reports from Fire and Police Departments
• Executive session to discuss personnel matters
• Approve/accept background checks for fire & police candidates
• Approve minutes from June 7 and June 21, 2021 meetings

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners approved the minutes from May 11, 2021, and accepted monthly reports from the Fire and Police Departments. They also accepted retirement letters from Lt. Gerald Sheppard and Sgt. John Leslie, and approved background checks. All votes were unanimous among present members, with Commissioner Brinkley absent.

• Approved minutes from May 11, 2021 meeting
• Accepted monthly report from Fire Department
• Accepted monthly report from Police Department
• Accepted retirement letters from Lt. Gerald Sheppard and Sgt. John Leslie
• Approved background checks

City Council

The East St. Louis City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions and ordinances, including street rehabilitation contracts, a solar energy development letter of intent, professional services agreements, and multiple budget amendments. The council will also review business license applications and a proposed increase to the senior rehab spending threshold.

• Resolution for 2021 engineering design for TIF 3A street rehab with Thompson Civil
• Resolution to award Bid #2020-08 street rehabilitation TIF 1 to Zade Trucking, LLC
• Ordinance approving professional services agreement with PCG International, Inc.
• Resolution approving letter of intent with Straight-Up Solar, LLC for solar PV system development
• Ordinance to raise senior rehab spending threshold from $7,000 to $12,000

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes from the June 3 meeting, receiving the city treasurer's monthly report for September 2020, and addressing any ordinances, resolutions, or other items. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or proposals listed.

• Review of city treasurer's monthly report for September 2020
• Approval of minutes from June 3, 2021 meeting

The Finance Committee approved the June 3, 2021 minutes and the City Treasurer's monthly report for September 2020. Members also agreed to hold a special meeting on July 12, 2021 regarding CARES Act funds and finances, and entered executive session for budgetary matters. No ordinances, resolutions, or sub-committee reports were presented.

• Approved minutes from June 3, 2021 meeting (5-0)
• Approved City Treasurer's monthly report for September 2020 (5-0)
• Scheduled special meeting for July 12, 2021 at noon on CARES Act and finances
• Approved motion to enter executive session on budgetary matters (5-0)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee is meeting to review minutes from June 3, 2021, and receive departmental reports from Regulatory Affairs, Police, and Fire/ESDA. They will also discuss ordinances, resolutions, correspondence, and old/new business. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific action items listed.

• Review of June 3, 2021 meeting minutes
• Regulatory Affairs preliminary business license applications
• Monthly reports from ESL Police Department
• Monthly reports from ESL Fire/ESDA Departments

The Public Safety Committee approved the June 3, 2021 minutes, five business license applications, and monthly reports from regulatory affairs, police, and fire/ESDA departments. No ordinances, resolutions, or sub-committee reports were presented. Mayor Eastern raised concerns about emergency generators and the location of the city's cots, but no action was taken.

• Approved June 3, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved business license for Harlem's Event Studio (5-0)
• Approved business license for Oak Street Health Physicians Group (5-0)
• Approved business license for The Open Box restaurant (5-0)
• Approved business license for Billops Enterprise LLC (5-0)
• Approved peddler license for Luv My Dawgs food cart (5-0)
• Approved regulatory affairs monthly reports (5-0)
• Approved police and fire/ESDA monthly reports (5-0)

Community Development Committee

The East St. Louis Community Development Committee is meeting to discuss routine items including approval of prior minutes, departmental reports, and a citizen comment. The main substantive items are two ordinances that would allow the city manager to exceed current spending thresholds for senior rehab projects, increasing limits from $9,999 to $12,000 and from $7,000 to $12,000.

• Ordinance to raise city manager spending threshold for senior rehab from $9,999 to $12,000
• Ordinance to temporarily increase senior rehab contract award amount from $7,000 to $12,000
• Monthly reports from TIF/Economic & Community Development and Employee Services
• Citizen comments from Millicient Cason

The committee approved an ordinance allowing the city manager to exceed the spending threshold for senior rehab from $9,999 to $12,000, and a second ordinance temporarily increasing the contract award amount for senior rehab from $7,000 to $12,000. Both passed unanimously. The committee also approved the Landsdowne Development Project pending review by the city manager, and accepted monthly reports from Employee Services and Tax Increment Financing.

• Approved ordinance raising senior rehab spending threshold from $9,999 to $12,000
• Approved ordinance temporarily increasing senior rehab contract award from $7,000 to $12,000
• Approved Landsdowne Development Project pending city manager review
• Accepted monthly reports from Employee Services and Tax Increment Financing
• Approved minutes from June 3, 2021 meeting

City Clerk

The East St. Louis City Council is holding a special meeting to vote on several resolutions and an ordinance, including awarding street rehabilitation contracts, approving agreements for drainage improvements, and allowing the city manager to exceed spending limits for senior rehab. The agenda also includes a departmental update from the police department and discussion of the 2030 plan for CARES Act funds.

• Award Bid #2020-07 Street Rehabilitation TIF 3A to Zade Trucking LLC
• Award Bid #2020-08 Street Rehabilitation TIF 1 to Zade Trucking LLC
• Agreement with Thompson Civil for TIF 3C Street Rehabilitation 2021
• Agreement with Thompson Civil for drainage improvements at various locations
• Professional services agreement for FMS (Campbell LLC) as finance department contractor

The East St. Louis City Council approved a resolution awarding Bid #2020-07 for street rehabilitation in TIF 3A to Gleeson Trucking LLC. The council also approved agreements with Thompson Civil for sewage rehabilitation, drainage improvements, and street rehabilitation, as well as a professional services agreement with Campbell LLC for finance department services. Two items were removed from the agenda with no action taken.

• Approved awarding Bid #2020-07 for street rehabilitation in TIF 3A to Gleeson Trucking LLC.
• Approved an agreement with Thompson Civil for TIF 3C sewage rehabilitation 2021, with necessary corrections.
• Approved an agreement with Thompson Civil for drainage improvements at various locations.
• Approved an agreement with Thompson Civil for TIF 3A street rehabilitation 2021.
• Approved a professional services agreement with Campbell LLC for FMS to serve as the city's finance department contractor.
• Removed from agenda: Bid #2020-08 for street rehabilitation in TIF 1 to Zade Trucking, LLC (no action taken).
• Removed from agenda: Ordinance to allow city manager to exceed spending threshold for senior rehab (no action taken).

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners is meeting to consider hiring multiple probationary police officers and firefighters, including some hires contingent on passing pre-employment screenings. The board will also certify eligibility lists for both the police and fire departments.

• Hire probationary police officers Philepae Phillips and Dennis Hill
• Hire probationary fireman Anthony Lombardo
• Certify eligibility lists for police and fire departments
• Hire probationary police officers contingent on screenings: Tylar Foggs, Kenneth McCaster, Eric Ellington
• Hire probationary firemen contingent on screenings: Brandon Jackson, Broc Jennings, Brandon Di

City Clerk

The East St. Louis City Council will meet to consider several financial and operational items, including budget amendments, contracts for HVAC maintenance and professional services, and street repair bids. They will also review business licenses, fireworks legislation, and a community development block grant agreement. The meeting includes public comments and approval of previous minutes.

• Bid award for street repairs
• Resolution for HVAC maintenance agreement with Haynes Mechanical
• Ordinances for technical budget amendments (TIF, General Fund, Special Revenue)
• Resolution for professional services contract with C.R. Williams and Associates
• Resolution for CDBG funds for street improvements

The East St. Louis City Council approved the minutes from April and May 2021 meetings, the proposed agenda with an addition, and a resolution to fill a vacancy on the Housing Authority Board. They also passed legislation on demo liens. Several other items were presented but not voted on, including resolutions for HVAC maintenance, budget amendments, and a professional services contract.

• Approved minutes from April 8 and May 13, 2021 meetings.
• Approved the proposed agenda with an additional item 9B.
• Approved a resolution to fill a four-year term vacancy on the Housing Authority Board.
• Approved legislation pertaining to demo liens.
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:32 p.m.

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners is holding a regular meeting to approve the minutes from the previous meeting and to accept monthly reports from the Fire and Police Departments. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from April 13, 2021 meeting
• Accept monthly report from Fire Department
• Accept monthly report from Police Department

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners met and approved the minutes from the April 13, 2021 meeting. They also accepted the monthly reports from the Fire Department and Police Department, with the police report passing despite one no vote. No other substantive business was conducted.

• Approved April 13, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0, Granger absent)
• Accepted Fire Department monthly report (4-0, Granger absent)
• Accepted Police Department monthly report (3-1, Keller no, Granger absent)

Finance Committee

The East St. Louis Finance Committee is meeting to review monthly treasurer reports for May through August 2020, along with minutes from a February 2021 meeting. The agenda includes standard items like sub-committee reports, ordinances, and citizen comments, but no specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Monthly treasurer reports for May, June, July, and August 2020
• Minutes from February 4, 2021 meeting
• Citizen comments from Ms. Paulette Shipp

The Finance Committee approved the minutes from the February 4, 2021 meeting and received monthly treasurer reports for May through August 2020. A discussion was held about adding budget amendments to the next council agenda, and a citizen expressed concern about the Union Bank purchase. No ordinances or resolutions were presented.

• Approved minutes from February 4, 2021 meeting (4-0)
• Approved monthly treasurer reports for May-August 2020 (4-0)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will meet to review monthly reports from the police, fire/ESDA, and regulatory affairs departments for February through May 2021, and to consider an amendment to fireworks legislation. The agenda also includes a presentation from the Metro East Organizing Coalition and citizen comments.

• Amendment to fireworks legislation
• Monthly reports from ESL Police Department (Feb-May 2021)
• Monthly reports from ESL Fire/ESDA Departments (Feb-May 2021)
• Regulatory Affairs preliminary business license applications
• Presentation from Metro East Organizing Coalition

The Public Safety Committee approved the February 4, 2021 minutes, several business license applications, and monthly reports from Regulatory Affairs, Police, and Fire/ESDA departments. No action was taken on a proposed amendment to fireworks legislation. The committee also discussed legal settlements, personnel matters, and other issues in executive session.

• Approved minutes from February 4, 2021 meeting (4-0)
• Approved business license applications for BJ Gourmet Street Pizza & Egg Rolls, Davis Edgemont Plaza, Johnny's, Long's Handyman, and Munchies Snack Shack (4-0)
• Approved monthly reports from Regulatory Affairs, Police, and Fire/ESDA for Feb-May 2021 (4-0)
• No action taken on amendment to fireworks legislation

Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee is meeting to review minutes, departmental reports, and other routine business. The agenda includes monthly reports from Employee Services and Tax Increment Financing, but no specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Monthly report from Employee Services for Feb-May 2021
• Monthly report from Tax Increment Financing for Feb 2021

The Community Development Committee met on July 1, 2021, and approved the minutes from the June 3, 2021 meeting. It also accepted monthly reports from Employee Services and Tax Increment Financing. No ordinances, resolutions, or other substantive business were considered.

• Approved June 3, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0, Mayor Eastern voted aye)
• Accepted monthly reports from Employee Services and Tax Increment Financing (4-0, Mayor Eastern absent)

City Council

The East St. Louis City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions and ordinances, including an HVAC maintenance agreement, a demolition contract, and an ordinance affecting electronic promotion sweepstakes kiosks. They will also discuss a real estate purchase and a block grant for street improvements. The agenda includes standard procedural items and an executive session.

• Resolution to enter into agreement with Hayes Mechanical for HVAC maintenance services
• Ordinance amending Ordinance #29-10035 to increase electronic product promotion sweepstakes kiosk operating on premises
• Ordinance awarding contract to S. Shafer Excavating for demolition of 646 North 20th Street
• Ordinance authorizing real estate purchase of St. Clair County properties at 1000 North 15th Street
• Resolution to enter into agreement with St. Clair County Intergovernmental Grants Department for CDBG funds for street improvements

City Clerk

The East St. Louis City Council will meet to consider several resolutions and ordinances, including an HVAC maintenance agreement, a demolition contract, and an amendment to the electronic sweepstakes kiosk ordinance. They will also discuss a real estate purchase and a block grant for street improvements.

• Resolution to enter into agreement with Hayes Mechanical for HVAC maintenance services
• Ordinance amending Ordinance #29-10035 to increase electronic product promotion sweepstakes kiosk operating on premises
• Ordinance awarding contract to S. Shafer Excavating for demolition of 646 North 20th Street
• Ordinance authorizing real estate transaction for purchase of St. Clair County properties at 1000 North 15th Street
• Resolution for agreement with St. Clair County Intergovernmental Grants Department for CDBG funds for street improvements

The East St. Louis City Council met on May 13, 2021, and made several decisions. Councilman Powell III was appointed Pro-Tem after a failed motion for Cason. The council adopted rules, approved committee assignments, and passed resolutions for HVAC maintenance, business licenses, a demolition contract, and a real estate purchase. A fireworks amendment and a block grant agreement were noted with no action taken.

• Appointed Councilman Powell III as Pro-Tem (3-1, Mayor nays)
• Adopted rules of the council (unanimous)
• Approved committee assignments (unanimous)
• Approved HVAC maintenance agreement with Hayes Mechanical (unanimous)
• Approved 14 business license applications (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance amending sweepstakes kiosk ordinance (unanimous)
• Awarded demolition contract to S. Shafer Excavating for 646 N 20th St (unanimous)
• Authorized real estate purchase of 1000 N 15th St (unanimous)

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners is meeting to approve the minutes from the previous meeting and accept monthly reports from the Fire and Police Departments. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from April 13, 2021 meeting
• Accept monthly report from Fire Department
• Accept monthly report from Police Department

The Board approved the monthly reports from the Fire and Police Departments. It also approved promotions in the Police Department: Sgt. Darlene Bonds to Lieutenant and Detective Lamar Martin to Sergeant. The Board scheduled an agility test, oral interviews, and a written exam for future hiring, all on Saturdays in May and June 2021. All votes were unanimous among the four present members; Commissioner Jessie Granger was absent.

• Approved March 9, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0, Granger absent)
• Accepted monthly report from Fire Department (4-0, Granger absent)
• Accepted monthly report from Police Department (4-0, Granger absent)
• Approved promotion of Sgt. Darlene Bonds to Lieutenant (4-0, Granger absent)
• Approved promotion of Detective Lamar Martin to Sergeant (4-0, Granger absent)
• Scheduled agility test for 5/22/2021 at 8am (4-0, Granger absent)
• Scheduled oral interviews for 5/29/2021 at 8am (4-0, Granger absent)
• Scheduled written exam for 6/5/2021 at 8am (4-0, Granger absent)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to review routine items including minutes, treasurer reports, and two proposed agreements: one with Hayes Mechanical for HVAC maintenance and one with Campbell LLC for financial management services. No dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• Resolution to contract with Hayes Mechanical for HVAC maintenance and services
• Resolution to contract with Campbell LLC for financial management services
• Monthly reports from the City Treasurer
• Minutes from the February 4, 2021 meeting
• Citizens comments period

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will review departmental reports from the police and fire departments. The agenda also includes a proposed contract for demolition at 646 North 20th Street and an ordinance regarding electronic product promotion sweepstakes kiosks.

• Contract award to S. Shafer Excavating for demolition of 646 North 20th Street
• Ordinance amending #20-10035 regarding electronic product promotion sweepstakes kiosks
• Monthly reports from ESL Police Department
• Monthly reports from ESL Fire/ESDA Departments
• Regulatory Affairs preliminary business license applications

Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee is meeting to review routine reports and consider a resolution authorizing the mayor and city council to enter an agreement with the St. Clair County Intergovernmental Grants Department for Community Development Block Grant funds for various street improvements. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from a February meeting and departmental reports.

• Resolution authorizing agreement with St. Clair County for CDBG funds for street improvements
• Approval of minutes from February 4, 2021 meeting
• Monthly report from Employee Services
• Monthly reports from Tax Increment Financing
• Citizens comments period

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Board will review monthly reports from the Fire and Police Departments. The meeting also includes the consideration of two police department promotions and scheduling for upcoming agility tests and exams.

• Acceptance of Fire Department monthly report
• Acceptance of Police Department monthly report
• Promotion of 1 Sergeant to Lieutenant
• Promotion of 1 Patrolman to Sergeant
• Scheduling of agility test, oral interview, and written exam

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners met on April 13, 2021, and approved the minutes from the January 12, 2021 meeting. Under new business, the board voted to accept the monthly reports from the Fire Department and the Police Department. All votes were unanimous among the three present members (Foggs, Granger, Davis); two members (Keller, Brinkley) were absent. The meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m.

• Approved minutes from January 12, 2021 meeting (3-0, two absent)
• Accepted monthly report from Fire Department (3-0, two absent)
• Accepted monthly report from Police Department (3-0, two absent)

City Council

The East St. Louis City Council will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including matching funds for road construction on Collinsville Avenue to Martin Luther King Drive to Summit Avenue, preliminary engineering agreements with Hurst-Roche for two road segments, an IT services agreement with Zobrio, a hardware replacement proposal, a professional services agreement with Jesse Lewis, and an ordinance setting a new annual business license fee for tire retailers and recyclers. The council will also discuss appointments to the Housing Authority and Planning Commission, and hear citizen comments.

• Resolution to match local cost of construction for Collinsville Avenue to Martin Luther King Drive to Summit Avenue
• Preliminary engineering agreements with Hurst-Roche for Summit Avenue to St. Clair Avenue and Collinsville Avenue to 8th Street
• Agreement with Zobrio for managed information technology
• Ordinance amending Ordinance #10099 to set new annual business license fee for tire retail, resale, and recyclers
• Resolution to fill vacancy on Housing Authority Board and appoint members to Planning Commission

City Council

The East St. Louis City Council will consider approving the proposed FY2021 budget and the Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) maintenance budget for FY2021. The meeting also includes reports from committees, business license applications, and a citizen comment from Ruby Davis.

• Ordinance to approve proposed FY2021 budget
• Ordinance to approve Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) maintenance budget for FY2021
• Presentation of business license applications
• Citizen comment by Ruby Davis

City Clerk

The East St. Louis City Council will consider approving the proposed FY2021 budget and the Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) maintenance budget for FY2021, both presented as ordinances. The agenda also includes reports from committees, business license applications, and a citizen comment from Ms. Ruby Davis.

• Ordinance to approve proposed FY2021 budget
• Ordinance to approve Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) maintenance budget for FY2021
• Presentation of business license applications
• Citizen comments by Ms. Ruby Davis

The City Council approved the proposed FY2021 budget and the Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) maintenance budget for FY2021. It also approved four business license applications. The meeting included an executive session on litigation and pension boards, and the mayor announced a $1.3 million grant for the Broadview Hotel.

• Approved minutes from the February 11, 2021 meeting.
• Approved the proposed agenda.
• Approved the FY2021 budget ordinance.
• Approved the Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) maintenance budget for FY2021.
• Approved business licenses for Calvenita's Miracle Jewelry Cleaner/Wigs, Hoffman Feingold Agency LLC, Strong Fitness 4 U, and The Spot 11 Lounge/Night Club.
• Approved entering executive session for litigation regarding police and pension boards.
• Approved reestablishing a quorum after executive session.
• Approved adjournment at 7:02 p.m.

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners is meeting to approve minutes from January and receive monthly reports from the Fire and Police Departments. No other substantive actions are listed.

• Approval of minutes from January 12, 2021 meeting
• Accept monthly report from Fire Department
• Accept monthly report from Police Department

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners met and approved the minutes from the December 8, 2020 meeting. They also accepted the monthly reports from the Fire Department and Police Department. No other substantive business was discussed, and the meeting adjourned.

• Approved December 8, 2020 meeting minutes (3 yes, 1 present, 1 absent)
• Accepted Fire Department monthly report (3 yes, 1 present, 1 absent)
• Accepted Police Department monthly report (4 yes, 1 absent)

Finance Committee

The East St. Louis Finance Committee will meet to review the monthly report from the City Treasurer and discuss matters related to the FY 2021 budget. The meeting also includes the presentation of minutes from the February 4, 2021, meeting.

• Monthly report from City Treasurer
• FY 2021 budget and related matters

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee is meeting to review departmental reports, including preliminary business license applications, monthly reports from the police and fire/ESDA departments, and other routine business. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific action items listed.

• Regulatory Affairs preliminary business license applications
• Regulatory Affairs monthly report
• ESL Police Department monthly report
• ESL Fire/ESDA Department monthly report

Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee is meeting to approve minutes, receive monthly reports from Employee Services and Tax Increment Financing, and hear from one citizen, Ms. Paula Shipp. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific ordinances, resolutions, or new business listed.

• Monthly report from Employee Services for March 2021
• Monthly report from Employee Services for February 2021
• Monthly reports from Tax Increment Financing
• Citizen comments from Ms. Paula Shipp

City Clerk

The East St. Louis City Council will consider several resolutions, including a contract for repairing the 8th Street lift station and a collection agreement service. The FY 2021 budget and related matters are also on the agenda, along with business license applications and a resolution on law enforcement principles.

• Resolution to contract with Vandevanter Engineering for 8th Street lift station repair
• Resolution for collection agreement services
• FY 2021 budget presentation
• Business license applications
• Resolution to adopt Ten Shared Principles of Interaction for law enforcement

The East St. Louis City Council approved a contract with Vandevanter Engineering to repair the 8th Street lift station, a collection agency service agreement with PCG Consulting Group, several business licenses, and a resolution adopting shared principles for law enforcement-community interaction. The council also approved the minutes and agenda, but took no action on a proposed MFT maintenance budget or an ordinance to convey property to Satisfied, Inc.

• Approved Vandevanter Engineering contract for 8th Street lift station repair (unanimous)
• Approved collection agency service agreement with PCG Consulting Group (3-1, Dancy nay)
• Approved business licenses for Hot Tracks, Inc., VETSS Training Program, and 4 Sons Hauling & Moving (unanimous)
• Adopted Ten Shared Principles of Interaction for law enforcement and community (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from January 14, 2021, with amendment adding special meeting of Feb 11, 2020 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda with added item 9A (unanimous)

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will meet to review monthly reports from the Fire Department and Police Department. The meeting also includes the presentation and approval of minutes from the January 12, 2021, meeting.

• Monthly report from Fire Department
• Monthly report from Police Department
• Approval of January 12, 2021, meeting minutes

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners met and approved the minutes from the December 8, 2020 meeting. They also accepted the monthly reports from both the Fire Department and the Police Department. No other substantive business was discussed, and the meeting adjourned.

• Approved December 8, 2020 meeting minutes (3 yes, 1 present, 1 absent)
• Accepted monthly Fire Department report (3 yes, 1 present, 1 absent)
• Accepted monthly Police Department report (4 yes, 1 absent)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee of the East St. Louis City Council is holding a regular meeting. The agenda includes roll call, approval of previous minutes, departmental and sub-committee reports, and presentations of ordinances and resolutions. No specific items are listed beyond the standard order of business.

• Roll call
• Minutes from January 7, 2021 meeting
• Departmental report
• Sub-committee reports
• Ordinance and resolution presentations

The Finance Committee meeting on February 4, 2021, followed its agenda but the minutes contain no details of any decisions, approvals, or discussions. The record is procedural only, with no substantive actions taken.

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee is meeting to approve minutes from January 7, 2021, and receive monthly reports from the police and fire/ESDA departments, as well as regulatory affairs updates on business license applications. The agenda also includes subcommittee reports, ordinances, correspondence, old and new business, and citizen comments.

• Approval of minutes from January 7, 2021 meeting
• Regulatory Affairs preliminary business license applications
• Monthly reports from ESL Police Department
• Monthly reports from ESL Fire/ESDA Department

The Public Safety Committee approved the January 7, 2021 minutes, several business license applications, and monthly reports from the Regulatory Affairs, Police, and Fire departments. No ordinances, resolutions, or sub-committee reports were presented. The committee heard a presentation from the NAACP on a 'Ten Shared Principals' proposal for police-community trust, but took no action on it.

• Approved January 7, 2021 meeting minutes (3-0, Dancy absent)
• Approved business license applications for Hot Tracks, Inc., Mobile Sauna, Veterans Edu Training & Support, and 4 Sons Hauling & Moving Company (3-0, Dancy absent)
• Received monthly reports from Regulatory Affairs, Police, and Fire departments for January 2021 (3-0, Dancy absent)

Community Development Committee

This is the agenda for the East St. Louis Community Development Committee meeting on February 4, 2021. The committee will review minutes from the previous meeting, hear departmental reports from Employee Services and Tax Increment Financing, and address ordinances, resolutions, and other business. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Monthly report from Employee Services
• Monthly reports from Tax Increment Financing
• Minutes from January 7, 2021 meeting

The Community Development Committee approved the January 7, 2021 meeting minutes and accepted monthly reports from Employee Services and Tax Increment Financing. No ordinances, resolutions, old or new business, or citizen comments were presented. The meeting adjourned after these routine actions.

• Approved January 7, 2021 meeting minutes (3-0, Dancy absent)
• Accepted monthly reports from Employee Services and Tax Increment Financing (3-0, Dancy absent)

City Clerk

The East St. Louis City Council will consider several ordinances, including increasing sewer maintenance fees over two years, vacating part of Pennsylvania Avenue and North 1st Street for S & H Properties, and amending hotel/motel occupancy rules. The council will also review a change order for Gleeson Asphalt and approve the Winstanley Community Plan.

• Ordinance to increase sewer maintenance fee from $13.00 to $15.15 per month in Jan 2021 and $17.30 in Jan 2022
• Ordinance to vacate part of Pennsylvania Avenue and North 1st Street in favor of S & H Properties, LLC
• Ordinance amending hotel/motel transient occupancy rental unit regulations
• Change order for Gleeson Asphalt
• Resolution to approve the Winstanley Community Plan

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The East St. Louis Board of Fire & Police Commissioners is meeting to approve minutes from December 8, 2020, and to accept monthly reports from the Fire and Police Departments. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from December 8, 2020 meeting
• Accept monthly report from Fire Department
• Accept monthly report from Police Department

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners met and approved routine items: the monthly reports from the Fire and Police Departments, the 2021 meeting calendar, and the 2020 annual report. They also accepted the rescindment of termination charges from the Fire Department. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Accepted monthly report from Fire Department
• Accepted monthly report from Police Department
• Approved 2021 meeting calendar
• Approved 2020 annual report
• Accepted rescindment of termination charges from Fire Department

Finance Committee

The East St. Louis Finance Committee is meeting to review routine items including minutes, treasurer's reports, and correspondence. The main substantive item is a proposed ordinance to amend the sewer ordinance and set new user rates for different customer classes. No final decisions are made at this committee meeting; it is a discussion and recommendation step.

• Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 12-10097 to set sewer user rates for residential, non-residential, commercial/institutional, and industrial users
• Monthly City Treasurer's reports for January through April 2020
• Minutes from the previous meeting on October 1, 2020

Public Safety Committee

The East St. Louis Public Safety Committee is meeting to review departmental reports, including preliminary business license applications, monthly reports from the police and fire departments, and regulatory affairs reports. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific ordinances or resolutions listed for action.

• Preliminary business license applications from Regulatory Affairs
• Monthly reports from ESL Police Department (Sept-Dec 2020)
• Monthly reports from ESL Fire/ESDA Department (Oct-Dec 2020)
• Regulatory Affairs monthly reports (Oct-Dec 2020)

Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee is meeting to review routine reports, including employee services and tax increment financing, and to hear a presentation from WePOWER ORG under new business. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific ordinances or resolutions listed for action.

• Monthly report from Employee Services for Oct-Dec 2020
• Monthly reports from Tax Increment Financing
• Presentation from WePOWER ORG