East St. Louis public meetings in 2025

City Council

The East St. Louis City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a change order for the State Street street‑lighting project and contracts for its reconstruction. It will also vote on a tax‑levy ordinance, the sale of a city‑owned fire truck to the City of Brooklyn, and multiple property and grant allocations. These items are presented by the Public Works, Finance, Public Safety, and Community Development committees.

• Change order for Ordinance No. 23‑10037 for the State Street street‑lighting project (21st‑29th St)
• Award contract to Hurst‑Roche Inc for design, engineering, and construction management of the State Street Reconstruction Project
• Award contract to Thompson Civil LLC for design and construction management of the 13th‑21st St and State St lighting project
• Presentation of an ordinance for a tax levy
• Resolution authorizing the sale of a city‑owned fire truck to the City of Brooklyn

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will consider and vote on several routine items. These include accepting the monthly reports from the Fire Department and Police Department, approving the 2026 meeting calendar, and adopting the 2025 annual report. The meeting will also include presentation and approval of minutes from the November 10, 2025 meeting.

• Accept monthly report from Fire Department
• Accept monthly report from Police Department
• Accept 2026 meeting calendar
• Accept 2025 annual report
• Approve minutes from November 10, 2025 meeting

Community Development Committee

The East St. Louis Community Development Committee will hear monthly reports from Economic & Community Development, Employee Services, and Grants Management. It will receive sub‑committee updates and present any ordinances or resolutions slated for action. The meeting also includes a citizen comment period with Ms. Anita Hicks.

• Monthly reports from Economic & Community Development, Employee Services, and Grants Management
• Sub‑committee reports presentation
• Presentation of ordinances and resolutions
• Citizen comments – Ms. Anita Hicks

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to review monthly reports from the City Treasurer, Finance, Purchasing, Budget, and City Manager departments. The agenda also includes the presentation of ordinances and resolutions.

• Monthly report from the City Treasurer
• Monthly report from the Finance Department
• Monthly report from the Purchasing Department
• Monthly report from the Budget Department
• Monthly report from the City Manager

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will meet to review monthly reports from the police, fire, and ESDA departments. The agenda includes a presentation of preliminary business license applications from Regulatory Affairs.

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

City Council

The East St. Louis City Council will consider several resolutions, including budget amendments, emergency purchase orders, and contracts for public works projects. Items include a purchase of a 2023 Ford F-350 for the Public Works Department, lighting contracts with Thompson Civil LLC, and the sale of vacant Fire Station #424 to the Southern Mission Missionary Baptist Church. The council will also discuss transferring rights in the old Lincoln High School property to the East St. Louis Historical Society.

• Resolution to approve purchase of a 2023 Ford F-350SD XL DRW for the Public Works Department
• Resolution to award a contract to Thompson Civil LLC for design and construction management of the 13th‑21st Street and State Street lighting project
• Resolution to award a contract to Thompson Civil LLC for design and construction management of the 21st‑29th Street and State Street lighting project
• Resolution for an emergency purchase order to replace sectional doors at Firehouse 425
• Ordinance to sell vacant Fire Station #424 at 2710 State Street to the Southern Mission Missionary Baptist Church

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Board will review and accept the monthly reports from the Fire and Police Departments. It will also accept the background check results for both departments and certify the hiring lists for each department. No other actions are listed.

• Accept monthly report from Fire Department
• Accept monthly report from Police Department
• Accept background checks for Fire Department
• Certify hiring list for Fire Department
• Certify hiring list for Police Department

The Board accepted the fire and police department monthly reports and approved the retirement letters of Captains Andre Howliet and Brandon Walls. It also approved the promotion of Lt. Edward Thompson and Lt. Joshua Bird to captains. The minutes from the August 12 meeting were approved and the session was adjourned.

• Approved minutes from August 12, 2025 (unanimous)
• Accepted fire department monthly reports (unanimous)
• Accepted fire department retirement letters for Captains Andre Howliet and Brandon Walls (unanimous)
• Accepted police department monthly reports (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Lt. Edward Thompson to Captain (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Lt. Joshua Bird to Captain (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee will review departmental reports from Economic & Community Development, Employee Services, and Grants Management. It will consider an ordinance that authorizes payment for grant‑writing services for the IDOT Local Project Funding Grant. The meeting also includes sub‑committee reports, old and new business, and a citizen comment from Ms. Cera Jenkins.

• Presentation of departmental reports (Economic & Community Development, Employee Services, Grants Management)
• Presentation of sub‑committee reports
• Ordinance authorizing payment for grant‑writing services for the IDOT Local Project Funding Grant
• Citizen comment from Ms. Cera Jenkins
• Discussion of old business and new business

Finance Committee

The East St. Louis Finance Committee will review monthly departmental reports and consider approving two ordinances for 2025 state fund budget amendments.

• Monthly reports from City Treasurer, Finance, Purchasing, Budget, and City Manager
• Ordinance to approve 2025 State Fund Budget Amendment #5
• Ordinance to approve 2025 State Fund Budget Amendment #6

Public Safety Committee

The East St. Louis Public Safety Committee will review departmental reports from regulatory affairs, police, fire, and ESDA. It will hear sub‑committee reports and consider proposed ordinances and resolutions. The meeting also provides time for citizen comments before adjournment.

• Presentation of regulatory affairs preliminary business license applications
• Monthly report from the ESL Police Department
• Monthly report from the ESL Fire Department
• Presentation of ordinances and resolutions
• Citizen comments

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will meet to review background information for candidates. The board is scheduled to certify the eligibility lists for both the fire and police departments.

• Acceptance of backgrounds for fire and police
• Certification of fire department eligibility list
• Certification of police department eligibility list

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Board will accept the Fire Department’s August and September monthly reports and the Police Department’s August and September monthly reports. It will accept retirement letters from Captains Andre Howliet and Brandon Walls. The Board will also approve promotions of Lt. Edward Thompson and Lt. Josh Bird to Captain. Minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting will be presented and approved.

• Accept Fire Department monthly reports for August and September
• Accept Police Department monthly reports for August and September
• Accept retirement letters of Captains Andre Howliet and Brandon Walls
• Approve promotion of Lt. Edward Thompson to Captain
• Approve promotion of Lt. Josh Bird to Captain

The commission approved the minutes from the July 8, 2025 meeting. It then voted to accept the fire department monthly report and the police department monthly report. Finally, the board adjourned the meeting at 7:15 p.m.

• Approved July 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted fire department monthly report (unanimous)
• Accepted police department monthly report (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Clerk

At the Oct 9, 2025 meeting, the East St. Louis City Council approved several contracts, budget‑amendment ordinances, and a resolution to place a binding public question on the city’s home‑rule authority on the ballot. The council also approved a lien release and a slate of business‑license applications.

• Ordinance authorizing an agreement with Hurst Roche, Inc. for construction engineering services on Collinsville Ave‑MLK‑Summit Ave.
• Contract agreement for professional services with TWM Consulting Engineering Geospatial Services
• Ordinance directing the city manager to enter an agreement with Moran Economic Development for professional services
• Resolution providing for and requiring the submission of a binding public question concerning the home‑rule authority of the city
• Approval of an old‑business lien release

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda with a lien release, an ordinance to contract Hurst Roche Inc. for engineering services, and a package of finance committee resolutions covering contracts and budget amendments. Business license applications for several local enterprises were also approved. A resolution was adopted requiring a binding public question on the city’s home rule authority.

• Approved minutes from prior meetings (unanimous)
• Approved agenda with lien release (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance to contract Hurst Roche Inc. for construction engineering services (unanimous)
• Approved finance committee resolutions for contracts and technical budget amendments (unanimous)
• Approved business license applications for listed businesses (unanimous)
• Approved lien release (unanimous)
• Approved resolution requiring a binding public question on home rule authority (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review several emergency public works orders and infrastructure contracts. The body is also considering budget amendments and business retention grants.

• Contract for Superior Construction Group LLC to repair street collapses at four locations
• Tax abatement for State Street Center, LLC at 25th Street and State Street
• Business retention grants for Cooper's Automotive Towing, LLC and Charles Tire
• Emergency purchase orders for Vandevanter Engineering (47th Street Lift Station) and Pipe View LLC
• Adoption of the International Code Council 2024

City Council

Four City Council committees will meet to review departmental reports and proposed resolutions. Key items include emergency infrastructure repairs and the adoption of the International Code Council 2024.

• Emergency purchase order to VanDevanter Engineering for the 47th Street lift station
• Emergency purchase order to Pipe View, LLC for televising sewer locations
• Change order to Superior Construction Group, LLC for grass cutting services
• Ordinance adopting the International Code Council 2024
• Payment authorization for Friendly Cleaner

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The East St. Louis Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will accept the monthly reports from the Fire and Police Departments. The board will receive retirement letters from Captains Andre Howliet and Brandon Walls. It will also vote on promotions within the fire department, elevating Lt. Edward Thompson and Lt. Josh Bird to Captains and Firefighter Matthew Mckee to Lieutenant.

• Accept monthly report from Fire Department
• Accept retirement letters from Captains Andre Howliet and Brandon Walls
• Accept monthly report from Police Department
• Approve promotion of Lt. Edward Thompson to Captain
• Approve promotion of Lt. Josh Bird to Captain

The commission approved the minutes from the July 8, 2025 meeting. It then voted to accept the fire department monthly report and the police department monthly report. The meeting was adjourned after a motion passed unanimously.

• Approved July 8, 2025 meeting minutes (all present voted yes)
• Accepted fire department monthly report (all present voted yes)
• Accepted police department monthly report (all present voted yes)
• Adjourned meeting (all present voted yes)

City Council

The City Council is meeting across four committees to review departmental reports and proposed ordinances. The Community Development committee will discuss a business retention grant for building renovations and an energy services agreement.

• Ordinance for a business retention grant for Dream Kids, LLC to renovate 4001 State Street
• Energy aggregation, management, consulting and developer services agreement
• Review of preliminary business license applications by Regulatory Affairs
• Monthly reports from Public Works, Finance, Public Safety, and Community Development departments

City Clerk

The City Council approved several 2025 budget amendments and emergency sewer repairs. The body also granted business licenses and authorized a flood hazard mitigation project amendment. Two proposals to purchase properties on Front Street and Collisville Avenue failed.

• Emergency purchase order to Myers & Myers Development for sewer repair at 2701 Saint Louis Avenue
• Agreement with Thompson Civil LLC for 63rd Street sanitary pump station design upgrades
• Approval of 2025 General Fund, State Fund, and Special Revenue Fund budget amendments
• Authorization of CDBG funds for 2025 street improvements via St. Clair County
• Failed ordinances to purchase properties at Front Street and 439 Collisville Avenue

The council approved an emergency purchase order to Myers & Myers Development for sewer repair at 2701 Saint Louis Avenue and authorized an agreement with Thompson Civil LLC to design upgrades to the 63rd Street Sanitary Pump Station. Several budget amendment ordinances and business‑license applications were also approved. Two property‑purchase ordinances failed, while a vacancy on the Housing Authority board was filled.

• Approved emergency purchase order for sewer repair at 2701 Saint Louis Avenue (Hoffman II, Pulley, Woodhouse yes; no nays)
• Approved agreement with Thompson Civil LLC for design of 63rd Street Sanitary Pump Station upgrades (Hoffman II, Pulley, Woodhouse yes; no nays)
• Approved 2025 Special Revenue Fund Budget Amendment #1 (Hoffman II, Pulley, Woodhouse yes; no nays)
• Approved 2025 General Fund Budget Amendment #2 (Hoffman II, Pulley, Woodhouse yes; no nays)
• Approved business licenses for listed vendors (Hoffman II, Pulley, Woodhouse yes; no nays)
• Approved resolution to terminate option with Brightfields Illinois (Hoffman II, Pulley, Woodhouse yes; no nays)
• Failed ordinance to purchase Front Street property (Pulley yes; Hoffman II nays; Woodhouse yes)
• Failed ordinance to purchase 439 Collisville Avenue (Pulley yes; Hoffman II nays; Woodhouse yes)

City Council

The East St. Louis City Council will decide on emergency sewer repairs, multiple budget amendments, and several property-related actions. The meeting includes reports from the Public Works, Finance, Public Safety, and Community Development committees, covering infrastructure upgrades, tax approvals, and land transfers.

• Emergency sewer repair at 2701 Saint Louis Avenue via Myers & Myers Development
• 2025 budget amendments for Special Revenue, General, and State Funds
• Direct purchase of properties at 439 Collinsville Avenue and Front Street parcels
• Termination of real property agreement with Brightfields Illinois LLC for Alcoa property
• Settlement agreement approval and lien release for business retention loan at 809 Saint Louis Avenue

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will meet to approve minutes from July 8, 2025. The session includes reviewing monthly reports from the Fire and Police Departments and conducting interviews.

• Approval of July 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Monthly Fire Department report
• Monthly Police Department report
• Interviews

The commission approved the June 10, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. They voted to accept background checks with four yes votes and two abstentions. They also approved the fire department monthly meeting schedule with all commissioners voting yes. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved June 10, 2025 meeting minutes (all present commissioners voted yes)
• Accepted background checks (4 yes, 2 abstain)
• Accepted fire department monthly meeting (all present commissioners voted yes)
• Adjourned meeting (all present commissioners voted yes)

City Council

Four city council committees are meeting to discuss departmental reports and vote on several ordinances. Key items include budget amendments for the General and Special Revenue funds, sewer repairs, and land transfers.

• Emergency purchase order to Myers & Myers Development for sewer repair at 2701 Saint Louis Avenue
• Agreement with Thompson Civil LLC for design upgrades to the 638° Street sanitary pump station
• Five budget amendments for 2025 General Fund, Special Revenue Fund, and State Fund
• Ordinance to vacate the right of way on McCasland Avenue from Norfolk Southern Railroad to 24 Street
• Amendment to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources agreement for the East Saint Louis Flood Hazard Mitigation Project

City Clerk

The City Council approved several business license applications and two contracts. The body also discussed city asset management, waste management contracts, and local infrastructure repairs.

• Contract awarded to Hurst-Roche, Inc. for construction engineering services for MLK Phase 1
• Contract awarded to Achieving Visions Builders, LLC for TIF/Business Grant
• Business license approved for Flopping N Flying Freshhhh at 6021 J.R. Thompson Blvd
• Business license approved for IGS Energy at 1751 Lake Cook Road
• Business license approved for 519 Venue, LLC at 8750 Church Lane

The council approved the minutes from the June meetings and adopted the revised agenda. It approved several business license applications. It passed a resolution awarding a contract to Achieving Visions Builders, LLC for a TIF/business grant, and another resolution awarding a contract to Hurst‑Roche, Inc. for construction engineering services for MLK Phase 1. The meeting was adjourned at 6:36 p.m.

• Approved June meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved revised agenda (unanimous)
• Approved business license applications (unanimous)
• Awarded contract to Achieving Visions Builders, LLC (1 no vote, 3 yes)
• Awarded contract to Hurst‑Roche, Inc. for MLK Phase 1 engineering (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:36 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will meet to receive reports from the Public Works, Finance, Public Safety, and Community Development committees. The meeting includes a presentation of the Annual City Treasurer's Report for the year ending December 2024.

• Presentation of the Annual City Treasurer's Report for the year ending December 2024
• Presentation of business licenses

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will meet to approve background checks for police candidates. The board will also accept monthly reports from the Fire and Police Departments.

• Approval of police candidate backgrounds
• Acceptance of Fire Department monthly report
• Acceptance of Police Department monthly report

The commission approved the meeting minutes from May 13, 2025 with all present commissioners voting yes. They also approved the monthly fire and police department report, again with unanimous support. The meeting was then adjourned at 5:55 p.m. with all present commissioners voting in favor.

• Approved May 13, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous yes)
• Approved monthly fire & police department report (unanimous yes)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:55 p.m. (unanimous yes)

City Clerk

The City Council decided on several infrastructure projects, including street improvements on East Broadway and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. The body also approved multiple business license applications and a contract for TIF/business grants.

• Contract with Thompson Civil, LLC for 2025 street improvements on East Broadway from 8th Street to 10th Street
• Obligation of funds for roadway improvements on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive from Collinsville Avenue to 8th Street
• Contract award to Abram Contract Services, LLC for TIF/business grants
• Approval of business licenses for Zaza Vap Shop, One Five Bar/Event Venue, and Flash Mart Convenience/Gas Station
• Resolution to replace current imprest card structure with commercial P-cards

The City Council unanimously approved a contract with Thompson Civil for East Broadway street improvements and allocated funds for roadway projects on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. It also approved a new commercial card system, awarded a contract to Abram Contract Services, transferred property from a non‑profit to the city, and filled two pension‑board positions. Additional resolutions amended a pension‑board appointment term.

• Approved contract with Thompson Civil for East Broadway street improvements (yes: Hoffman II, Pulley, Parks, Woodhouse)
• Rescinded Resolution No. 25-20003 on Rebuild Illinois bond funds for Martin Luther King Jr. Drive (yes: Hoffman II, Pulley, Parks, Woodhouse)
• Allocated funds for roadway improvements on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive from Collinsville Ave to 8th St (yes: Hoffman II, Pulley, Parks, Woodhouse)
• Approved replacement of the imprest card system with commercial P‑cards (yes: Hoffman II, Pulley, Parks, Woodhouse)
• Awarded contract to Abram Contract Services, LLC for TIF/business grant (yes: Pulley, Parks, Woodhouse)
• Approved transfer of property from Ministries United Against Human Suffering to the City (yes: Hoffman II, Pulley, Parks, Woodhouse)
• Amended Resolution #25-20014 to correct a statutory term on the Pension Board (yes: Hoffman II, Pulley, Parks, Woodhouse)
• Filled a vacancy on the East St. Louis Pension Board (yes: Hoffman II, Pulley, Parks, Woodhouse)

City Council

The East St. Louis City Council will review contracts for street improvements and business grants. The body is also considering a change to the city's commercial card structure and appointments to the Pension Board.

• Contract with Thompson Civil, LLC for 2025 street improvements on East Broadway from 8th Street to 10th Street
• Resolution to replace current imprest card structure with commercial cards (P-cards)
• Contract award to Abram Contract Services, LLC related to the TIF/Business Grant
• Resolution to fill a vacancy on the East St. Louis Pension Board
• Resolution amending Resolution #25-20014 regarding a statutory term for a Pension Board appointment

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will meet to approve minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting. The board is scheduled to review and approve monthly reports from both the Fire Department and the Police Department.

• Approval of May 13, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of Fire Department monthly report
• Approval of Police Department monthly report

The commission approved the minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting. It then approved the monthly fire and police department reports and certified the police eligibility hiring list. The board also approved a set of promotions for fire and police personnel and scheduled a hiring‑list meeting for July 26, 2025 at Lincoln Middle School.

• Approved April 8, 2025 meeting minutes (all present votes yes)
• Approved monthly fire department report (all present votes yes)
• Approved monthly police department report (all present votes yes)
• Certified police eligibility hiring list (all present votes yes)
• Approved fire and police promotions (all present votes yes)
• Scheduled hiring‑list meeting for July 26, 2025 at Lincoln Middle School (all present votes yes)

City Council

Four City Council committees are meeting to review departmental reports and propose new resolutions. Key items include a street improvement contract and a change to the city's payment card system.

• Contract for Thompson Civil, LLC for 2025 street improvements on East Broadway from 8th Street to 10th Street
• Resolution to replace current imprest card structure with commercial cards (P-cards)
• Quotation-3124646 for police department in-vehicle camera systems
• Presentation from Cale Skagen regarding the Broadway Solar Project

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will vote on routine personnel matters including monthly reports from both departments, certification of a police eligibility list, and promotions in the fire and police departments. The board will also schedule an agility test for firefighter candidates.

• Certify police eligibility list
• Approve promotions in fire & police departments
• Schedule time and date for agility test for fire candidates
• Approve monthly reports from Fire Department and Police Department

The commission approved the meeting minutes from March 11, 2025. They also approved the fire and police departments’ monthly reports. Both motions passed with all present commissioners voting yes. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved March 11, 2025 minutes (all present commissioners voted yes)
• Approved fire & police monthly reports (all present commissioners voted yes)
• Adjourned meeting (all present commissioners voted yes)

City Clerk

The East St. Louis City Council will consider multiple professional services agreements with M3 Engineering Group and Hurst-Roche, Inc., rescind a previous M3 resolution, and approve an emergency pump repair. They will also vote on budget amendments for state and federal funds, a motor fuel tax maintenance budget, and a contract for a Genetec video surveillance system installation. Additionally, the council will fill a vacancy on the Firemen Pension Board and hear citizen comments.

• Professional services agreement with M3 Engineering Group P.C. for Long Term Control Plan (Order of Consent)
• Rescind Resolution No. 25-20011 for previous M3 Engineering agreement
• Emergency purchase order to Vandevanter Engineering for repair kit at 47th & State Street lift station
• Contract award to Clarity SSU for installation of Genetec video surveillance system and access control upgrade
• 2025 State Fund Budget Amendment #1 and Federal Fund Budget Amendment #1

City Clerk

The East St. Louis City Council approved multiple resolutions and ordinances on May 8, 2025. Key actions included adopting amendments to the 2025 state and federal fund budgets, authorizing professional service agreements with engineering firms M3 Engineering Group and Hurst-Roche Inc., and approving contracts for vegetation removal and a video surveillance system upgrade.

• Approved Ordinance for 2025 State Fund Budget Amendment #1
• Approved Ordinance for Federal Fund Budget Amendment #1
• Approved Motor Fuel Tax Maintenance Budget for FY 2025
• Awarded contract to Clarity SSU for Genetec video surveillance system and access control upgrade
• Approved sex offender registration ordinance with fees

The East St. Louis City Council unanimously approved agenda items 6E, 6F, 6G and 8B. It also approved a series of professional services agreements, vegetation‑removal contracts, budget amendment ordinances, an emergency purchase order, and a video‑surveillance contract. Additionally, the council filled a vacancy on the firemen pension board and adopted business licenses and a sex‑offender registration ordinance.

• Approved agenda additions 6E, 6F, 6G and 8B (unanimous)
• Approved professional services agreement with M3 Engineering Group (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Hurst‑Roche, Inc. for professional services (unanimous)
• Approved three vegetation‑removal agreements with Rosie Washington, Keith R. Randolph, and Superior Construction Group (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 State Fund Budget Amendment #1 (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Federal Fund Budget Amendment #1 (unanimous)
• Approved emergency purchase order for Vandenvanter Engineering repair kit (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Clarity SSU for Genetec video surveillance system (unanimous)

City Clerk

The council approved several resolutions and ordinances. It authorized a professional services agreement with M3 Engineering Group for a Safe Street for All grant, a change order with Zobrio for a network infrastructure upgrade, and an ordinance on proceeds from the Monsanto PCB litigation. The council also approved legal settlements, business license applications for two peddlers, and filled vacancies on the firemen and police pension boards. All motions were adopted by vote.

• Approved professional services agreement with M3 Engineering Group (Safe Street for All grant)
• Approved change order with Zobrio for network infrastructure upgrade
• Approved ordinance concerning proceeds from Monsanto PCB litigation
• Approved legal settlements
• Approved business license applications for The Green Machine Lawncare and Let Them Eat Food Trunk
• Approved resolution to fill vacancy on Firemen Pension Board
• Approved resolution to fill vacancy on Police Pension Board

City Council

The East St. Louis City Council will vote on several resolutions and an ordinance at its April 10 meeting. Key items include agreements with M3 Engineering Group for infrastructure projects, a change order for network upgrades with Zobrio, an ordinance allocating proceeds from Monsanto PCB litigation, and legal settlements. The council will also fill vacancies on the Firemen and Police Pension Boards.

• Professional services agreement with M3 Engineering Group for Long Term Control Plan
• Agreement with M3 Engineering for Safe Streets for All grant
• Change order for network infrastructure upgrade with Zobrio
• Ordinance concerning proceeds from Monsanto PCB litigation
• Resolutions to fill vacancies on Firemen and Police Pension Boards

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from March 11, 2025, and consider monthly reports from the Fire Department and Police Department. No other items are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from March 11, 2025
• Approval of monthly report from Fire Department
• Approval of monthly report from Police Department

The commission approved the February 11, 2025 meeting minutes after a motion by Jessie Granger and a second by Joseph Redmond; all present commissioners voted yes. The board also approved the fire department's monthly report after a motion by Julyon Brown and a second by Jessie Granger, with all present commissioners voting yes. The meeting was then adjourned by a motion from Julyon Brown, seconded by Ontourio Eiland, with unanimous approval.

• Approved February 11, 2025 meeting minutes (all present commissioners voted yes)
• Approved fire department monthly report (all present commissioners voted yes)
• Adjourned meeting (all voted in favor)

City Clerk

The City Council approved several infrastructure projects, including roadway improvements and a collective bargaining agreement for public works. The body also authorized business licenses and a home assistance program for single-family homes.

• Roadway improvements on Martin Luther King Drive, Nectar Avenue, and Piggott Avenue
• Contract awarded to Zade, LLC for reconstruction of Marybelle Avenue
• Collective bargaining agreement with Teamster Local #50 for Public Works (2016-2026)
• Ordinance increasing fire report fees
• Home assistance program for single-family homes within Lansdowne Up

The East St. Louis City Council approved a package of Public Works items, including resolutions to obligate Rebuild Illinois bond funds for roadway improvements on Martin Luther King Drive and Nectar Avenue, and ordinances for infrastructure repair and contract awards on Marybelle Avenue. The council also approved all presented business license applications, increased fire report fees, and passed several ordinances rescinding prior code changes. All votes were unanimous (4-0, with the Mayor also voting aye).

• Approved Rebuild Illinois bond fund resolutions for MLK Drive and Nectar Avenue roadwork (unanimous)
• Approved change order with Pipeview LLC for cleaning/televising locations (unanimous)
• Approved Marybelle Avenue infrastructure repair ordinance and Zade, LLC reconstruction contract (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for PY24 CDBG road contract with St. Clair County for Piggott Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved design/engineering agreement with Thompson Civil, LLC for Shipley Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved Teamsters Local #50 collective bargaining agreement (2016-2026) (unanimous)
• Approved all five business license applications (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance increasing fire report fees (unanimous)

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will meet to approve minutes from the February 11, 2025 meeting. The board is scheduled to approve monthly reports from both the Fire Department and the Police Department.

• Approval of February 11, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of Fire Department monthly report
• Approval of Police Department monthly report

The Board of Fire & Police Commission approved the minutes from the January 14, 2025 meeting. Under new business, members voted to approve monthly reports from the fire department for December 2024 and January 2025, certify the police department's Lieutenant Promotional List, and reschedule testing for agility, oral interviews, and new hire exams for police and fire. The meeting was adjourned at 5:47 p.m.

• Approved meeting minutes from January 14, 2025
• Approved fire department monthly reports for December 2024 and January 2025
• Certified the police department's Lieutenant Promotional List
• Rescheduled testing for agility, oral interview, and new hire exam for police and fire
• Adjourned the meeting at 5:47 p.m.

City Clerk

The City Council approved a contract for lift station repairs and a collection agency service agreement. The body also granted business licenses to three local entities and adopted shared principles for law enforcement community interaction.

• Contract with VanDevanter Engineering to repair the 8th Street lift station
• Collection agency service agreement between the City of East St. Louis and PCG Consulting Group
• Business licenses for Hot Tracks, Inc., Veterans Education Training & Support, and 4 Sons Hauling & Moving Company LLC
• Adoption of the Ten Shared Principles of Interaction between law enforcement and communities in Illinois
• Discussion of a potential $20 million grant from the Kellogg foundation for ten years

The East St. Louis City Council approved a contract with Vandevanter Engineering to repair the 8th Street lift station. The council also approved a collection agency service agreement with PCG Consulting Group, four business license applications, and adopted the Ten Shared Principles of Interaction regarding law enforcement and community relations. A resolution for the MFT maintenance budget and an ordinance to convey property to Satisfied, Inc. were presented but no action was taken.

• Approved Vandevanter Engineering contract for 8th Street lift station repair (unanimous)
• Approved collection agency service agreement with PCG Consulting Group (4-1, Dancy nay)
• Approved business licenses for Hot Tracks, Inc., VETSS Training Program, and 4 Sons Hauling & Moving Company (unanimous)
• Adopted Ten Shared Principles of Interaction for law enforcement-community relations (unanimous)
• Took no action on MFT maintenance budget for FY 2021
• Took no action on ordinance to convey O Ridge Ave parcel to Satisfied, Inc.

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will consider approving monthly reports from the Fire Department for December 2024 and January 2025 and from the Police Department. They will also vote on certifying the promotional list for Police Lieutenant and reschedule testing dates for establishing a hiring list for fire and police positions. Other business includes approving previous meeting minutes and board member comments.

• Approve Fire Department monthly reports for December 2024 and January 2025
• Approve Police Department monthly report
• Certify promotional list for Police Lieutenant
• Reschedule testing for fire and police hiring list
• Approve minutes from January 14, 2025 meeting

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners approved the hiring of three probationary firefighters and a background report for a fire department candidate. The board also approved the minutes from the December 10, 2024 meeting. All votes were unanimous among present commissioners.

• Approved minutes from December 10, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved background report for fire department candidate Esteban Becerril (unanimous)
• Approved hiring probationary firefighters Tahler Cook, Esteban Becerril, and Kenneth Dixon Jr. (unanimous)

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will consider approving a background check for Esteban Becerril, along with monthly reports from the Fire and Police departments. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from December 10, 2024.

• Approve background check for Esteban Becerril
• Approve monthly report from Fire Department
• Approve monthly report from Police Department

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners approved the November 12, 2024 minutes, the monthly fire department report, the annual meeting calendar with changes, and the annual 2024 report. They also rescheduled the promotional testing for police Lieutenant to 8 a.m. on February 1, 2025. All votes were unanimous among present commissioners; Joseph Redmond was absent.

• Approved November 12, 2024 meeting minutes (all present yes)
• Approved monthly fire department report (all present yes)
• Approved annual meeting calendar with changes (all present yes)
• Accepted annual 2024 report (all present yes)
• Rescheduled police Lieutenant promotional testing to 8 a.m. on 2/1/2025 (all present yes)