East St. Louis public meetings in 2022
4 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Fire & Police Commissioners
The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners approved the hiring of probationary firemen and accepted background checks for them. The board also accepted monthly reports from the Fire and Police Departments and scheduled a termination hearing for Officer Leland Cherry.
- Approved meeting minutes from September 13, 2022 (All Yes)
- Accepted background checks for probationary firemen (All Yes)
- Accepted monthly report from Fire Department (All Yes)
- Accepted monthly report from Police Department (All Yes)
- Scheduled termination hearing for Officer Leland Cherry (All Yes)
- Approved hiring of probationary fireman (All Yes)
City Clerk
The City Council approved the 2023 tax levy and assessment of taxes. Multiple contracts for business economic redevelopment grants and police vehicle purchases were authorized. The council also approved several ordinances regarding redevelopment plans and tax increment financing.
- Approved 2022 levy and assessment of taxes for fiscal year 2023 (4-0)
- Approved contracts for Nathaniel Roofing & More and Crogier Contracting for business redevelopment grants (4-0)
- Approved contract for Nathaniel Roofing & More for Office of Economic and Community Development renovations (4-0)
- Authorized City Manager to execute lease agreement with Broadview Group (3-1)
- Authorized disposal of city vehicles (4-0)
- Authorized purchase of 25 police vehicles and equipment from Ford Company (4-0)
- Approved business licenses for Pure Living Recovery & Rehab, ES Soul Food & More, and Monte Cristo Event Hall (2-2)
- Approved amended redevelopment plans and tax increment financing ordinances (4-0)
City Clerk
The City Council approved a budget increase to provide retroactive pay for the International Association of Fire Fighters. Other actions included renewing a fuel agreement with St. Clair Service Company and awarding a street rehabilitation contract. The council also approved two business licenses and the vacation of roadways for the Lansdowne Development Project.
- Approved $300,000 for retroactive pay for International Association of Fire Fighters (5-0)
- Approved renewal of fuel agreement with St. Clair Service Company from Dec 1, 2022 to Nov 30, 2023 (5-0)
- Awarded contract to Christ Brothers, Asphalt, Inc. for Woestboul Street rehabilitation (4-0)
- Approved vacation of roadways and alleyways for New Lansdowne Development Project (5-0)
- Approved business licenses for Strategically Safe LLC and ES Soul Food & More (5-0)
- Approved Motor Fuel Tax line-item transfer for FY2022 landfill charges (5-0)
- Approved resolution authorizing settlement of a legal matter (5-0)
- Approved cost differences for TIF-1 and TIF 3A 2020 street projects (5-0)
Board of Fire & Police Commissioners
The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners approved the monthly reports from the Fire and Police Departments. The Board also voted to certify the eligibility list for the Fire Department.
- Approved meeting minutes from August 9, 2022 and August 30, 2022
- Accepted monthly reports from Fire & Police Department
- Certified eligibility list for Fire Department