East St. Louis public meetings in 2024
40 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Clerk
The East St. Louis City Council approved 34 ordinances for the 50/50 Rehab Grant Program, funding home rehabilitation at addresses citywide. They also passed business license applications, awarded contracts to Superior Construction Group for a TIF/business grant, and amended the nuisance ordinance's definitions. Additionally, the council repealed sections related to the Health Department and nuisance abatement cost recovery, and approved a subrecipient agreement for the New Broadview Project.
- Approved 34 50/50 Rehab Grant ordinances for properties including 8915 Woestboul St, 628 N 86th St, and 1385 N 41st St
- Approved business license applications for Stretch's Auto Repair, Alix Home Healthcare, Twins Beauty Academy, Downtown Da'Lytes Diner, and Cee Cee's Grill
- Awarded contracts to Superior Construction Group related to TIF/business grants
- Amended nuisance ordinance definitions in Section 1-2 of the municipal code
- Repealed Sections 62-1, 62-2, 62-3 (Health Department) and Section 50-79 (abatement cost recovery)
The East St. Louis City Council approved five business license applications, including Stretch's Auto Repair and Twins Beauty Academy, and approved 35 eligible grant applications for the 50/50 Rehab Grant Program. The council also approved the subrecipient agreement for the New Broadview Project, awarded a contract to Superior Construction Group for the TIF/Business Grant, amended the nuisance ordinance, repealed sections related to the Health Department and nuisance abatement, approved a change order, and allowed Saxmo Towing to change its scope of work. Several items were presented with no action taken, including the state fund budget amendment and numerous business assistance applications.
- Approved 5 business license applications (unanimous)
- Approved 35 eligible 50/50 Rehab Grant applications (3-0, Cason abstained)
- Approved subrecipient agreement for New Broadview Project (unanimous)
- Awarded contract to Superior Construction Group for TIF/Business Grant (unanimous)
- Amended nuisance ordinance Section 1-2 (unanimous)
- Repealed Health Department sections 62-1, 62-2, 62-3 (unanimous)
- Repealed nuisance abatement Section 50-79 (unanimous)
- Approved change order request (unanimous)
Board of Fire & Police Commissioners
The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will review monthly reports from the police and fire departments. The board is also deciding on the 2025 meeting calendar and the 2024 annual report.
- Setting time and dates for Lieutenant exam re-testing
- Approval of 2024 annual report
- Approval of 2025 annual monthly meeting calendar
- Approval of Fire Department monthly report
- Approval of Police Department monthly report
The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners voted to reject background checks for Tahler Cook and Ken Dixon Jr., and approved monthly reports from both the fire and police departments. They also set a date and time for testing for the fire and police hiring list. All votes were unanimous among present commissioners.
- Rejected background checks for Tahler Cook and Ken Dixon Jr. (unanimous)
- Approved monthly report from fire department (unanimous)
- Approved monthly report from police department (unanimous)
- Set date and time for fire and police hiring list testing (unanimous)
City Clerk
The East St. Louis City Council approved several ordinances including a payment to Lowry Electric for street light repairs, a state fund budget amendment, business licenses, new flood plain regulations, and a consulting agreement with Claybourne Enterprises. The meeting also included a FEMA presentation and citizen comments. Councilman Cason was absent.
- Payment to Lowry Electric for various street light repairs (no amount specified)
- Approval of State Fund Budget Amendment #11
- Approval of 7 business licenses (peddlers and food trucks)
- Repeal of flood hazard ordinances #79-10040A and #03-10092, and adoption of new flood plain development regulations
- Consulting agreement with Shaneal Claybourne of Claybourne Enterprises
Board of Fire & Police Commissioners
The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will review background checks and monthly reports from the police and fire departments. The board is also tasked with scheduling testing dates to establish hiring lists for both departments.
- Approval of background checks
- Approval of Fire Department monthly report
- Approval of Police Department monthly reports
- Setting dates for police and fire hiring list testing
City Clerk
The City Council approved several business licenses and multiple ordinances related to community development grants and city hall maintenance. The body also authorized contracts for business retention and the conveyance of a property on Saint Clair Avenue.
- Business licenses approved for ESL Gas Mart, ESL Convenience Mart, Bhagat’s Mart, and Jada’s Fish & Chicken
- Contracts awarded to Russo Construction Company and Missouri Glass for City Hall floor and window replacement
- Conveyance of parcel #02-17.0-308.44 located at 2102 Saint Clair Avenue
- Approval of Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Funds and 50/50 Grant Rehab application
- Contracts awarded to Brown Repair Services and Union Brothers Construction Company for TIF/Business Retention Grants
Board of Fire & Police Commissioners
The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will meet to approve minutes from September 10, 2024. The body is scheduled to review background checks and monthly reports from the Fire and Police departments.
- Approval of background checks
- Approval of Fire Department monthly report
- Approval of Police Department monthly reports for July, August, and September
City Clerk
The East St. Louis City Council will consider several resolutions and ordinances at its September 12 meeting, including a proposed settlement with the Police Pension Fund Board, a contract amendment for the flood hazard mitigation project, and multiple budget amendments. Other items involve engineering design contracts for street and drainage projects, lien releases on specific properties, and a declaration of surplus city property. The meeting will open with approval of prior minutes and routine reports from committees.
- Resolution awarding Thompson Civil a contract for engineering, design, and specifications for 3rd–8th Street & Broadway
- Proposed settlement with the Police Pension Fund Board
- Ordinance approving 2024 Federal Fund Technical Budget Amendment #5 and State Fund Budget Amendments #8, #9, #10
- Ordinance authorizing lien releases for parcels at 1111 Cottage Lane, 1411 Exchange Avenue, and 1107 Cottage Lane
- Resolution declaring certain city property as surplus and authorizing its sale or disposal
Board of Fire & Police Commissioners
The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will vote on approving minutes from August 19, 2024, and monthly reports from the fire and police departments. The main action is a vote to promote Desmond Allen in the fire department.
- Approval of minutes from August 19, 2024
- Approve monthly report from Fire Department
- Approve monthly report from Police Department
- Approve promotion of Desmond Allen in Fire Department
The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners approved several personnel actions, including accepting background checks, certifying the police hiring list, and hiring a probationary patrolman. They also accepted the Fire Department's monthly report and scheduled a Police Lieutenant Exam for November 2, 2024. All votes were unanimous among present commissioners, with Chairman Jesse Davis and Commissioner Dimitrius Gilmore absent for some votes.
- Approved minutes from July 9, 2024 (all present voted yes)
- Entered executive session at 5:32 p.m. (all present voted yes)
- Returned to open session at 6:01 p.m. (all present voted yes)
- Accepted background checks (all present voted yes)
- Certified hiring list for Police Department (all present voted yes)
- Hired probationary patrolman (all present voted yes)
- Accepted monthly report from Fire Department (all present voted yes)
- Scheduled Police Lieutenant Exam for 9 a.m. on 11/2/2024 (all present voted yes)
City Council
The East St. Louis City Council committees on Public Works, Finance, Public Safety, and Community Development meet jointly on September 5, 2024. They will consider resolutions and ordinances including a contract for engineering design on 3rd-8th Street & Broadway, budget amendments, a loan modification with Lindell Bank, a proposed settlement with the Police Pension Fund Board, and an amendment to the flood hazard mitigation project contract with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Monthly departmental reports and citizen comments are also scheduled.
- Resolution to award Thompson Civil for engineering design for 3rd-8th Street & Broadway
- Ordinances approving 2024 Federal Fund Technical Budget Amendment #5 and State Fund Budget Amendments #8, #9, #10
- Resolution approving modification of loan agreement with Lindell Bank
- Proposed settlement with Police Pension Fund Board
- Ordinance approving amendment to IDNR contract for East St. Louis Flood Hazard Mitigation Project (Contract OWR-441)
Board of Fire & Police Commissioners
The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will hold a routine meeting to approve minutes from July 9, enter executive session for personnel matters, accept background checks, certify a list of candidates, and hire probationary police officers. They will also accept monthly reports from the Fire and Police Departments and schedule a date for a Police Lieutenant exam.
- Approve minutes from July 9, 2024
- Enter executive session for personnel matters
- Accept background checks and approve certified list
- Hire probationary police candidates
- Schedule Police Lieutenant exam
City Council
The City Council will review several infrastructure contracts for street and sewer work. The body is also considering multiple budget amendments for the general, state, federal, and motor fuel tax funds.
- Street construction contracts for Glenwood Avenue (69th to 72nd), 11th Street (State Street to College Avenue), and Illinois Avenue (26th to MLK Drive)
- Budget amendments for the 2024 General Fund, State Fund, Federal Fund, Special Reserve, and Motor Fuel Tax
- Purchase of parcels #01-24.0227-041 and 042 at 1443 Bond Avenue
- Business retention awards for Billie's Pastries, Milaski LLC (Essence Inx LLC), and 4700 State Street, LLC
- Emergency purchase orders for C&C Pump Rentals, Zade LLC (sewer repair at Fairbrothers & Hilltop), and Iron Clad Environmental Solutions
Board of Fire & Police Commissioners
The Board will meet to approve minutes from the June 11, 2024 meeting. The agenda also includes accepting monthly reports from the Fire and Police Departments.
- Approval of minutes from the June 11, 2024 meeting
- Fire Department monthly report
- Police Department monthly report
Public Safety Committee
The committee will receive monthly updates from the police, fire, and ESDA departments. The agenda also includes a review of preliminary business license applications and minutes from the May 2 meeting.
- Preliminary business license applications
- Police Department monthly report
- Fire Department monthly report
- ESDA Department monthly report
Community Development Committee
The Community Development Committee will review several resolutions and ordinances. This includes proposals for property appraisals, city maintenance contracts, and street naming standards.
- Contract with IRR to appraise 40 properties in the Mary and Terrace flood buyout
- Contract with ESTL Contracting for City Hall parking lot paving and sealing
- Ordinance setting standards for honorary street naming designations
- Business retention award to Davis Edgemont Plaza Inc.
- Authorization to hire an investigator for Obama Energy
Finance Committee
The East St. Louis Finance Committee will meet to review monthly reports from the City Treasurer, Finance Department, Purchasing Department, and City Manager. Members will consider an ordinance for Federal Funds Technical Budget Amendment #3 and a resolution to renew the Financial Management Services Agreement. The agenda also includes sub-committee reports, correspondence, old and new business, and citizens comments.
- Ordinance for Federal Funds Technical Budget Amendment #3
- Resolution to renew the Financial Management Services Agreement
- Monthly reports from City Treasurer, Finance Department, Purchasing Department, and City Manager
Board of Fire & Police Commissioners
The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners is meeting to approve minutes from the April 9, 2024 meeting and accept monthly reports from the Fire and Police Departments. The agenda is routine administrative business with no major decisions or public hearings listed.
- Approval of minutes from April 9, 2024 meeting
- Accept monthly report from Fire Department
- Accept monthly report from Police Department
City Council
The East St. Louis City Council is scheduled to vote on several public works contracts, including street reconstruction on Glenwood, 11th, and Illinois Avenues, and sewer infrastructure projects. The agenda includes the adoption of the Saint Clair County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan and a budget amendment for TIF 3A. Additionally, the council will approve the emergency demolition of a property at 2904 Brady Avenue for $15,000.
- Contract award to Thompson Civil for 2024 various sewer infrastructure and related projects
- Contract award to Gleeson Asphalt Inc. for Glenwood Avenue street reconstruction from 69th to 72nd Street
- Contract award to S. Shafer Excavating Inc. for 11th Street reconstruction from State Street to College Avenue
- Contract award to Zade LLC for Illinois Avenue reconstruction from 26th Street to Martin Luther King Drive
- Ordinance to approve emergency demolition of 2904 Brady Avenue for $15,000 to be performed by Malaskai, LLC
Board of Fire & Police Commissioners
The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners is holding a special meeting to consider approving promotions within the fire and police departments. The agenda includes four specific promotions, from lieutenant to captain, firefighter to lieutenant, sergeant to lieutenant, and patrolwoman to sergeant. No other substantive business is listed.
- Promotion of Lt. Sherrell McNeal to Captain
- Promotion of Firefighter Daniel Deutschmann to Lieutenant
- Promotion of Sgt. Carlos Coleman to Lieutenant
- Promotion of Patrolwoman Tia Mitchell to Sergeant
Public Safety Committee
The East St. Louis Public Safety Committee is meeting to review monthly reports from the police, fire, and ESDA departments, plus regulatory affairs business license applications. The committee will also consider a resolution adopting the St. Clair County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan. Citizen comments are scheduled from two named residents.
- Resolution adopting the St. Clair County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan
- Monthly report from the ESL Police Department
- Monthly report from the ESL Fire Department
- Monthly report from the ESDA Department
- Regulatory Affairs preliminary business license applications
Community Development Committee
The Community Development Committee is meeting to review minutes, departmental reports, and several ordinances. Key items include conveying two city parcels (one to School District 189), approving two demolition contracts with Dwayne's Demolition for five and six properties, and discussing a project labor agreement. The agenda also includes public comments and routine reports.
- Ordinance to convey parcel #02-18.0-124-061 at 560 North 12th Street
- Ordinance to convey parcel #02-17.0-320-008 to School District 189
- Demolition contract with Dwayne's Demolition for RFQ #24-16 (5 properties)
- Demolition contract with Dwayne's Demolition for RFQ #24-17 (6 properties)
- Ordinance pertaining to project labor agreement
Finance Committee
The East St. Louis Finance Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes from the April 4 meeting and receiving monthly reports from the city treasurer, finance, purchasing, and city manager departments. The main substantive item is a proposed ordinance to approve TIF 3A Budget Amendment #2, which the committee will consider for recommendation to the city council.
- Ordinance to approve TIF 3A Budget Amendment #2
- Monthly reports from City Treasurer, Finance, Purchasing, and City Manager
- Approval of minutes from April 4, 2024 meeting
City Clerk
The East St. Louis City Council approved multiple ordinances and resolutions, including engineering services, budget amendments, land acquisitions, and business licenses. The meeting also included citizen comments about flood-area appraisals and property maintenance.
- Approved agreement with Thompson Civil, LLC for engineering services
- Approved contract with Hurst Rosche, Inc. for public works parking lot professional services
- Approved budget amendments for General Fund, Federal Fund, Special Revenue, and TIF 1, 3A, 3C
- Approved land acquisitions of $250,000 and $30,000
- Approved business licenses for Sugar Bowl Café, TP's Automotive, S2N Marketing, and Wireless Geek
Board of Fire & Police Commissioners
The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners is meeting to approve minutes from March 12, 2024, and to accept monthly reports from the Fire and Police Departments. The agenda includes no major policy decisions or public hearings, only routine administrative items.
- Approval of minutes from March 12, 2024 meeting
- Accept monthly report from Fire Department
- Accept monthly report from Police Department
City Council
The East St. Louis City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a $7,500 land purchase to facilitate the new Illinois State Police Metro East Regional Headquarters. The council will also review change orders for street and sewer projects, a new mower purchase, honorary street names, and business licenses.
- Ordinance to approve change order for TIF 2020 street improvements
- Resolution to approve change order for Edouard Street sanitary sewer replacement
- Resolution to authorize purchase of a 2023 John Deere 6105E with 22' rear cradle boom and 50' rotary mower head
- Ordinance to expend $7,500 for land acquisition for new ISP Metro East Regional Headquarters
- Ordinance designating honorary street names
City Clerk
The East St. Louis City Council approved several items, including a $7,500 land acquisition for the new Illinois State Police Metro East Regional Headquarters, change orders for street and sewer projects, a new mower purchase, business licenses, and honorary street names. The meeting was routine, with all votes passing unanimously (4-0, Mayor absent).
- Ordinance authorizing $7,500 for land acquisition for ISP Metro East Regional Headquarters
- Change order for TIF 2020 street improvements
- Change order for Edouard Street sanitary sewer replacement
- Resolution to purchase a 2023 John Deere 6105E with 22' rear cradle boom and 50' rotary mower head
- Business licenses approved for Unity of Faith Apostolic Church Resale & Candy Shop, Ray's Convenient Mart, and Kea Marri Apple Bar & Lounge
Board of Fire & Police Commissioners
The East St. Louis Board of Fire & Police Commissioners is meeting to approve minutes, accept monthly reports from the Fire and Police Departments, and vote on hiring three probationary police officers. The agenda is otherwise routine and procedural.
- Hire probationary police officers Thomas Wilson, Kenyon Sanders, and Ronald Ike Jr.
- Accept monthly report from the Fire Department
- Accept monthly report from the Police Department
- Approve minutes from February 13, 2024 meeting
Public Safety Committee
The Public Safety Committee is meeting to review departmental reports from Regulatory Affairs, Police, Fire, and ESDA, and to consider preliminary business license applications. The agenda also includes subcommittee reports, ordinances, resolutions, and citizen comments. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.
- Preliminary business license applications from Regulatory Affairs
- Monthly reports from Police, Fire, and ESDA departments
- Subcommittee reports
- Ordinances and resolutions (items not specified)
Community Development Committee
The East St. Louis Community Development Committee is meeting to review minutes, departmental reports, and an ordinance designating an honorary street name. The agenda is largely procedural, with the only substantive item being the honorary street name ordinance.
- Ordinance designating an honorary street name in East St. Louis
- Monthly reports from TIF/Economic & Community Development
- Monthly reports from Grant's Management and Development
- Monthly reports from Employee Services
Finance Committee
The East St. Louis Finance Committee is meeting to review monthly financial reports and consider an ordinance authorizing the city manager to spend $7,500 on a plot of land to facilitate the Illinois State Police Headquarters. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and citizen comments.
- Ordinance to authorize $7,500 land purchase for Illinois State Police Headquarters
- Monthly reports from City Treasurer, Finance, Purchasing, and City Manager
- Minutes from February 1, 2024 meeting
- Sub-committee reports
- Citizens comments period
Board of Fire & Police Commissioners
The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners is meeting to approve minutes from December 2023 and to accept monthly reports from the Fire and Police Departments for December 2023 and January 2024, as well as the 2023 annual report. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.
- Approval of minutes from December 12, 2023 meeting
- Accept monthly reports from Fire Department for December 2023 and January 2024
- Accept monthly report from Police Department
- Accept 2023 annual report
City Council
The East St. Louis City Council will consider multiple resolutions and ordinances, including emergency contracts for cleaning the Dayline track, roofing the Public Works building, and street reconstruction on Glenwood Avenue and 11th Street. They will also vote on demolition contracts for three properties on Martin Luther King Drive and approve various service contracts. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval and business licenses.
- Emergency contract to Pipe View for cleaning and televising the Dayline track
- Contract to Zade Trucking, LLC for easement clearing, grubbing, and seeding the Dayline track
- Emergency purchase order to Jim Taylor to reroof the Public Works building
- Contract to Hanks Excavating & Landscaping Inc. for street reconstruction on Glenwood Avenue (69th to 72nd) and 11th Street (State to College)
- Demolition contract with Zade LLC for 1658, 1414, and 1701 Martin Luther King Drive
City Clerk
The East St. Louis City Council approved multiple items including stop sign installations, equipment purchases, emergency contracts, and demolition contracts. They also approved business licenses, a mutual aid agreement update, and honorary street names. One item, a street reconstruction contract, was removed from the agenda.
- Approved ordinance for 3-way stop signs at Goelz Drive & Vieuxcarre Drive and Marybelle & Goelz Drive
- Approved emergency contract to Pipe View for cleaning and televising the Dayline Track
- Approved contract to Zade Trucking, LLC for easement clearing, grubbing, and seeding the Dayline Track
- Approved emergency purchase order to Jim Taylor to reroof the Public Works building
- Approved demolition contract with Zade LLC for 1658, 1414, and 1701 Martin Luther King Drive
Public Safety Committee
The Public Safety Committee will review departmental reports and consider several resolutions, including establishing an adult entertainment license, authorizing the decommission and sale or scrapping of two out-of-service fire trucks, amending the mutual aid box alarm system agreement, and sponsoring the GO! Saint Louis Marathon. The meeting also includes routine items like roll call, minutes approval, and citizen comments.
- Resolution to establish an adult entertainment license
- Resolution authorizing decommission of 1931 American LaFrance and 1985 Ford pumper fire trucks
- Resolution authorizing sale or scrapping of the same fire trucks
- Ordinance amending Ordinance 02-11055 for mutual aid box alarm system agreement renewal (December 2023)
- Resolution sponsoring GO! Saint Louis Marathon through East St. Louis
Community Development Committee
The East St. Louis Community Development Committee is meeting to discuss routine business, including approval of minutes, departmental reports, and two specific items: an ordinance designating honorary street names and a resolution to approve a PY23 contract with St. Clair County for CDBG-funded road improvements at McCasland and Gay Avenues. The agenda is largely procedural, with these two items being the only substantive actions.
- Ordinance designating honorary street names in East St. Louis
- Resolution to approve PY23 contract with St. Clair County Intergovernmental Grants Department for CDBG road improvements at McCasland and Gay Avenues
- Monthly reports from TIF/Economic & Community Development, Grant's Management and Development, and Employee Services
Finance Committee
The East St. Louis Finance Committee is meeting to review monthly financial reports and consider three ordinances: an environmental services contract with C&T Services Complete LLC for asbestos, mold, and lead testing; a consulting contract with RMJ Corporation for recruitment and job placement; and a demolition contract with Zade LLC for properties on Martin Luther King Drive. The committee will also hear citizen comments and approve previous meeting minutes.
- Environmental services contract with C&T Services Complete LLC for asbestos inspection, abatement, mold and lead testing
- Consulting management contract with RMJ Corporation for recruitment, job assessment, and placement
- Demolition contract with Zade LLC for 1658, 1414, and 1701 Martin Luther King Drive (RFB #024-001)
- Monthly reports from City Treasurer, Finance, Purchasing, and City Manager
City Council
The East St. Louis City Council will meet to consider several items, including an ordinance to install stop signs at specific intersections, a proposed entertainment ordinance, and business licenses. The agenda also includes reports from committees and public comments.
- Ordinance to install stop signs at Goelz Drive & Vieux Carre Drive and Marybelle & Goelz Drive (3-way stops)
- Presentation of proposed entertainment ordinance
- Presentation of business licenses
- Presentation of legal matters
- Citizens comments from Ms. M. Randall and Ms. Dorothy Joshway
Board of Fire & Police Commissioners
The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners is meeting to approve minutes from December 12, 2023, and to accept monthly reports from the Fire and Police Departments. No other substantive actions are listed.
- Approval of minutes from December 12, 2023 meeting
- Accept monthly report from the Fire Department
- Accept monthly report from the Police Department
Public Safety Committee
The East St. Louis Public Safety Committee will meet to review departmental reports and previous meeting minutes. The agenda includes updates from the police, fire, and ESDA departments, as well as preliminary business license applications.
- Regulatory Affairs preliminary business license applications
- ESL Police Department monthly report
- ESL Fire Department monthly report
- ESDA Department monthly report
Community Development Committee
The Community Development Committee is meeting to review routine items including minutes from the previous meeting, monthly departmental reports from TIF/economic development, grants management, and employee services, and sub-committee reports. The main substantive item is a proposed entertainment ordinance, which will be presented for discussion. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific dollar amounts or project details listed.
- Proposed entertainment ordinance presented for discussion
- Monthly report from TIF/economic and community development
- Monthly report from grants management and development
- Monthly report from employee services
- Minutes from December 7, 2023 meeting
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will review departmental reports from the City Treasurer, Finance Department, Purchasing Department, and City Manager. The agenda also includes a presentation of minutes from the December 7, 2023, meeting.
- Monthly report from the City Treasurer
- Monthly report from the Finance Department
- Monthly report from the Purchasing Department
- Monthly report from the City Manager