Danville public meetings in 2024

Public Services Committee

The Public Services Committee meeting scheduled for December 24, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for January 28, 2025.

City Council

The City Council will consider the annual budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and the 2024 tax levy. The meeting includes votes on several infrastructure contracts and zoning amendments.

• Approval of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Budget
• Approval of the 2024 Tax Levy and related abatements
• Zoning petition ZP #301 for BTB Energy Solutions (PIN #23-12-300-021)
• Contract awards for Bid #763 (Ravine Stabilizations) and Bid #764 (Garfield Park Infrastructure)
• CDBG Accessibility Rehabilitation Project contract at 1028 N. Logan

The Danville City Council approved the FY2025-26 budget of $71,450,112 (7-5) and passed an ordinance raising the local motor fuel tax (7-6, with mayor breaking tie). A rezoning petition for a solar farm was denied (5-7). The council also approved a settlement agreement with Azavar Audit Solutions for $1,385,000 (8-4) and multiple contracts and resolutions.

• Approved FY2025-26 budget of $71,450,112 (7-5)
• Approved motor fuel tax increase ordinance, effective Jan 1, 2025 (7-6, mayor's tie-breaker)
• Denied rezoning for 13.87-acre solar array at PIN 23-12-300-021 (5-7)
• Approved $1,385,000 settlement with Azavar Audit Solutions (8-4)
• Approved $1,379,000 Garfield Park infrastructure contract with Duce Construction (10-2)
• Approved $773,601 ravine stabilization contract with Owens Excavating (12-0)
• Approved $31,300 site investigation contract with Fehr Graham & Associates (12-0)
• Approved 2024 tax levy of $6,912,285 (12-0)

City Council

The Danville City Council will hold a special Budget/Tax Levy Study Session to discuss the 2024 tax levy and the proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget. The meeting is open for audience comments, and the council may enter closed session. No formal votes are scheduled; it is a discussion-only session.

• Discussion of the 2024 tax levy
• Discussion of the proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget
• Public audience comments permitted
• Possible closed session after discussion

Public Works Committee

The committee will hold a public hearing to amend Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) plans. Members will also consider awarding contracts for ravine stabilization and the Garfield Park infrastructure project.

• Public hearing to amend CDBG 2022 and 2023 Annual Action Plan and 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan
• Contract award for Bid #763: Ravine Stabilizations Improvements (ARPA funded)
• Contract award for Bid #764: Garfield Park Infrastructure Project
• Site investigation contract for 815, 817 & 821 N. Vermilion St. and 814, 816 & 818 Hazel St.
• Budget amendments for CDBG Fund (106) and IHDA Homeowner Assistance Fund Home Repair Program

The Public Works Committee approved a settlement agreement with Azavar Audit Solutions totaling $1,385,000, payable in installments through 2029, by a 4-2 vote. The committee also approved several contracts, including a $1.379M Garfield Park infrastructure project and a $773,601 ravine stabilization contract. A public hearing on CDBG plan amendments was closed with no comments, and the committee discussed the local motor fuel tax without taking action.

• Approved $1.385M settlement with Azavar Audit Solutions (4-2)
• Approved $1.379M Garfield Park Infrastructure Project contract with Duce Construction (6-0)
• Approved $773,601 ravine stabilization contract with Owens Excavating & Trucking LLC (6-0)
• Approved $354,000 construction engineering services agreement with Farnsworth Group (6-0)
• Approved $31,300 site investigation contract with Fehr Graham & Associates (6-0)
• Approved CDBG plan amendments reallocating $30,000 from Public Services to Homelessness Building Assistance (6-0)
• Approved IHDA Homeowner Assistance Fund grant increase of $690,000 (6-0)
• Approved payroll of $168,499.40 and vouchers of $1,442,012.52 (6-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Danville Area Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on Zoning Petition #301, which requests rezoning of 13.87 acres from RR-Rural Residential to I1-Light Industrial for a large-scale (5MW) ground-mounted solar array at PIN 23-12-300-021. The commission is advisory to the City Council and will also consider approval of the agenda and minutes from the prior meeting.

• Public hearing on Zoning Petition #301 by BTB Energy Solutions to rezone 13.87 acres for a 5MW solar array
• Rezoning from RR-Rural Residential to I1-Light Industrial for the east portion of property PIN 23-12-300-021
• Approval of agenda for December 5, 2024
• Approval of minutes from October 3, 2024

The Planning & Zoning Commission voted to recommend approval of Zoning Petition #301, which would rezone 13.87 acres of a property (PIN 23-12-300-021) from RR-Rural Residential to I1-Light Industrial for a 5MW ground-mounted solar array. The recommendation will go to the City Council for a final decision on December 17, 2024. The vote was unanimous among present members, with two members absent.

• Approved agenda for 12/5/2024 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from 10/03/2024 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Zoning Petition #301 for rezoning 13.87 acres from RR to I1 for solar array (unanimous among present, 5-0, with 2 absent)

Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees

The Firemen’s and Police Pension Fund Boards of Trustees are holding a special joint meeting on December 3, 2024. They will discuss and approve the Illinois Department of Insurance annual statement, actuarial valuation reports from Foster & Foster and Lauterbach & Amen, and the city’s 2024 tax levy proposal. The boards will also consider a military buyback time request for police officer Cody Frahm.

• Discuss and approve Illinois Department of Insurance annual statement and interrogatories
• Review and approve Foster & Foster Actuaries actuarial valuation reports as of May 1, 2024
• Review and approve Lauterbach & Amen actuarial valuation reports as of May 1, 2024
• Review and approve city’s 2024 tax levy proposal and annual report to city council
• Discuss and approve military buyback time for Cody Frahm (Policemen’s Pension Fund)

Fire Pension Fund Board of Trustees

The joint Firemen’s and Police Pension Fund Boards will meet to review and approve actuarial valuation reports for both funds as of May 1, 2024, and discuss the city’s 2024 tax levy proposal. The boards will also consider approving the Illinois Department of Insurance annual statement and a military buyback time for a police pension fund member.

• Approve Illinois Department of Insurance Annual Statement and Interrogatories
• Approve IDOI (Foster & Foster Actuaries) Actuarial Valuation Reports as of May 1, 2024
• Approve Lauterbach & Amen Actuarial Valuation Reports as of May 1, 2024
• Review and approve City’s 2024 Tax Levy Proposal and Firemen’s & Police Pension Annual Report to City Council
• Approve military buyback time for Cody Frahm (Policemen’s Pension Fund)

City Council

The Danville City Council will consider a new municipal grocery retailers' occupation tax, approve the annual budget for fiscal year 2025-2026, and set the 2024 property tax levy with abatements for infrastructure funds. Other items include a resolution to increase the local motor fuel tax, ordinances on police hiring age and tree preservation, and awarding a downtown demolition bid.

• Ordinance implementing a Municipal Grocery Retailers' Occupation Tax and Service Occupation Tax
• Ordinance approving the FY2025-2026 Annual Budget
• Ordinance approving the 2024 Tax Levy with multiple abatements
• Resolution awarding Bid #759 for Danville Downtown Demolition
• Ordinance amending maximum hiring age for police officers to Chapter 33

Public Services Committee

The Public Services Committee will consider ordinances including a new grocery tax, changes to alcoholic liquor and video gaming regulations, and tree preservation. Resolutions include accepting a grant for fire services and an intergovernmental agreement for aerial imagery. The committee will also review draft tax levy and budget for upcoming years.

• Ordinance to implement a Municipal Grocery Retailers' Occupation Tax and Grocery Service Occupation Tax
• Resolution accepting Norfolk Southern Community Service Grant Award for Fire Department
• Resolution for Intergovernmental Agreement with Vermilion County for aerial imagery from Eagle View
• Ordinance amending Chapter 96 on Alcoholic Liquor and Video Gaming
• Ordinance creating Chapter 53 on Tree Preservation

City Council

The city council will hold a public hearing and review the proposed 2024 property tax levy and 2025-2026 budget. The council will also vote on several public works items, including street and storm sewer improvements, property purchases for community improvement, and a fee schedule for Harrison Park Golf Course.

• Public hearing on 2024 proposed property tax levy and 2025-2026 proposed budget
• Ordinance vacating an alley at 7 Wisconsin St.
• Ordinance approving purchase of 605 & 615 N. Vermilion St. and 131 N. Vermilion St. for community improvement
• Resolutions approving agreement and funding for Lynch Road roadway improvement
• Resolutions awarding contracts for storm sewer improvements on Dawn Avenue, Montclaire Street, Monterey Court, and Meadowlawn area

Public Works Committee

The Danville Public Works Committee will discuss and potentially vote on several ordinances and resolutions, including amending the rental housing registration code, purchasing two properties for community improvement, and awarding contracts for storm sewer improvements. A public hearing will be held for a petition to vacate an alley at 7 Wisconsin St. The committee will also review the draft 2025-2026 budget and 2024 tax levy.

• Public hearing and ordinance to vacate alley at 7 Wisconsin St.
• Ordinance to purchase real estate at 605 & 615 N. Vermilion St. for community improvement
• Ordinance to purchase real estate at 131 N. Vermilion St. with budget amendment
• Ordinance amending Chapter 163 Rental Housing Registration of city code
• Resolutions for Lynch Road roadway improvement (FAP 729) agreement and funding

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for November 7, 2024, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of voting items.

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Danville Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will consider a request from Police Chief Yates to hire three police candidates and to revise the National Testing Network process for candidates. The board may also go into closed session under the Open Meetings Act. Public input is invited.

• Request to hire three police candidates
• Request to revise the National Testing Network process for candidates
• Public input period
• Possible closed session under Section 2(c)(1) and 2(c)(2) of the Open Meetings Act

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will hold a special meeting to receive an update from Police Chief Yates and then enter closed session under state law to conduct personnel hiring interviews. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Police Department update from Chief Yates
• Closed session for personnel hiring interviews (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1))

City Council

The Danville City Council will hear a presentation on the 2025-2026 budget and discuss the 2024 property tax levy. The council will also consider numerous resolutions, including applications for state and federal grants for infrastructure and public safety, health insurance agreements, and several public works projects funded by motor fuel tax. Additionally, the council will vote on the appointment of an acting city engineer and consider a zoning petition.

• Presentation and discussion of 2025-2026 budget and 2024 tax levy
• Resolution to apply for FEMA 2024 BRIC grant for infrastructure resilience
• Resolution to apply for Illinois DCEO grant for fire training tower renovations
• Resolution authorizing purchase of police vehicle and surveillance cameras
• Appropriation of MFT funds for Borgen Drive, Bowman Avenue, and English/Jackson intersection improvements

Public Services Committee

The Danville Public Services Committee will vote on several resolutions, including applications for FEMA and other grants, police vehicle purchases, and public works projects funded by Motor Fuel Tax. The committee will also hear departmental reports and consider a closed session.

• Resolution approving application to FEMA 2024 BRIC Grant
• Resolution authorizing purchase of police department vehicle and disposal of unused vehicle
• Resolution appropriating MFT funds for Borgen Drive and Borgen Place
• Resolution appropriating MFT funds for English and Jackson Intersection Improvements
• Resolution authorizing grant application to U.S. EPA for Brownfield Community-Wide Assessment Grant

City Council

The City Council will review a special use permit for an upscale tavern and discuss several public works resolutions. The meeting includes a presentation on a proposed Comprehensive Plan update and decisions on vehicle purchases and facility construction.

• Special Use Permit #267 for an upscale tavern at 3234 N. Vermilion St.
• Professional Services Agreement for Fire Station Facilities Construction Project
• Purchase and budget amendment for a 2025 Forestry Truck
• Purchase of a Heavy-Duty Service Body Pickup Truck
• Budget amendment for demolition of Bresee Tower & Vermilion Courthouse Annex

Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees

The Danville Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees will hold its quarterly meeting to handle routine administrative matters. Key actions include setting salaries for the treasurer and pension fund clerks, approving a direct rollover of contributions for retiring officer John Casey, and discussing annual pension and disability pension increases for 2025. The board will also appoint FOIA and OMA designees, review board rules, and set meeting dates for 2025.

• Discuss annual pension increases and disability pension increases for 2025
• Set salary of treasurer, pension fund clerk, assistant to clerk, and treasurer's assistant
• Approve direct rollover of contributions for John Casey's retirement
• Approve trustee liability insurance renewal (10/01/24–10/01/25)
• Appoint FOIA and Open Meeting Act designees

Fire Pension Fund Board of Trustees

The board will discuss and possibly take action on the eligibility of Charles Todd Lawson for a service disability pension. They will also review financial reports, approve bills, discuss the fiscal year 2024 engagement letter and insurance renewal, and set the recording secretary's salary and 2025 meeting dates.

• Discuss and approve possible action regarding eligibility of service disability pensioner Charles Todd Lawson
• Approve Trustee Liability Insurance Renewal for 10/01/24 to 10/01/25
• Review Fiscal Year 2024 CliftonLarsonAllen Engagement Letter
• Set Salary of Recording Secretary
• Discussion of annual pension increases and disability pension increases for 2025

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will discuss several equipment acquisitions and budget amendments. The body is also reviewing professional services agreements for fire station construction and the demolition of the Bresee Tower and Vermilion Courthouse Annex.

• Purchase of a 2025 Forestry Truck and a Heavy-Duty Service Body Pickup Truck
• Budget amendment for professional services to demolish Bresee Tower and Vermilion Courthouse Annex
• Professional Services Agreement for Fire Station Facilities Construction Project
• Proposal for Comprehensive Plan Update and associated FY 24-25 budget amendment
• Amending expenditure methods for DCEO Downtown Revitalization Grant

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request for a special use permit to allow a tavern/bar at 3234 N Vermilion Street in the B-2 General Business district. The commission is advisory to the City Council. They will also consider approval of the meeting minutes from September 5, 2024.

• Public hearing on Special Use Petition #267 by CHD Property Developer LLC for a tavern/bar at 3234 N Vermilion Street in the B-2 General Business Zoning District.

City Council

The City Council will consider several resolutions from the Public Services Committee, including the disposal of two unused fire department vehicles (Car 23 and Car 24), applying for the 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant and the IDOT Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program grant, and authorizing a budget amendment for American Rescue Plan funds. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes, zoning petitions, payrolls, vouchers, and a closed session.

• Resolution to dispose of fire department fleet vehicle Car 23
• Resolution to dispose of fire department fleet vehicle Car 24
• Resolution to approve submission of 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial JAG Grant application
• Resolution to authorize IDOT Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant application
• Resolution to authorize budget amendment FY2024-25 for American Rescue Plan (705) Budget

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will meet to discuss fire and police department information. The board is scheduled to approve a lieutenant list and the promotion of one lieutenant for the Fire Department.

• Approval of Fire Department lieutenant list
• Promotion of one (1) Fire Department lieutenant

Public Services Committee

The Danville Public Services Committee will consider resolutions to dispose of two unused Fire Department fleet vehicles (Car 23 and Car 24) and to authorize police grant applications for the Edward Byrne Memorial JAG and IDOT STEP programs. The agenda also includes routine approvals, departmental reports, and a 2024 Cash Flow & Budget Performance Report from Finance.

• Resolution authorizing disposal of unused Fire Department fleet vehicle Car 23
• Resolution authorizing disposal of unused Fire Department fleet vehicle Car 24
• Resolution to approve submission of 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant application (Police)
• Resolution to authorize application and acceptance of IDOT Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant (Police)
• Finance: 2024 Cash Flow & Budget Performance Report for review

City Council

The Danville City Council will vote on three zoning ordinance amendments, including for a drive-up self-storage facility, cannabis regulations, and temporary signs. Public works items include vacating alleys at 209 Orchard St. and 920 N. Gilbert St., expanding the enterprise zone, and awarding contracts for storm and sanitary sewer improvements, street sweeper purchase, and an automated refuse truck. Multiple resolutions for street and building projects are also scheduled.

• Zoning ordinance for Donato Solar LLC: special use permit for drive-up self-storage at 3811 N. Vermilion St.
• Zoning ordinance amending city code for medicinal/adult-use cannabis (Petition #299) and temporary signs (Petition #300)
• Alley vacations at 209 Orchard St. and 920 N. Gilbert St. for James & Ashley Rocotello and KBC Danville LLC
• Resolution to expand the Danville/Vermilion County Enterprise Zone
• Contracts for Clarence & Kinney Street storm sewer (Bid #754), sanitary sewer (Bid #755), and Utah & Nevada Avenue intersection improvements (Bid #756)

Public Works Committee

The Danville Public Works Committee will consider resolutions authorizing electricity supply agreements for city buildings and streetlights, ordinances to vacate alleys at 209 Orchard St. and 920 N. Gilbert St., and an ordinance amending the Danville/Vermilion County Enterprise Zone. The committee also will vote on multiple infrastructure contracts including storm and sanitary sewer improvements, intersection upgrades, and purchases of a street sweeper and an automated refuse truck.

• Resolution for electricity agreement for city-owned buildings and facilities
• Resolution for electricity agreement for city-owned streetlights
• Ordinance to vacate alley at 209 Orchard St. for James and Ashley Rocotello
• Ordinance to vacate alley at 920 N. Gilbert St. for KBC Danville LLC
• Ordinance amending Danville/Vermilion County Enterprise Zone to add territory and a unit of government

The Public Works Committee approved two alley vacation petitions (209 Orchard St. and 920 N. Gilbert St.), a $1.2M contract for Utah/Nevada intersection improvements, and an ordinance expanding the Danville/Vermilion County Enterprise Zone. It also approved several equipment purchases, including a street sweeper and an automated refuse truck, and accepted a $100,000 state grant for Danville Stadium improvements. All items will go to the full City Council for final approval.

• Approved alley vacation at 209 Orchard St. (6-1)
• Approved alley vacation at 920 N. Gilbert St. (7-0)
• Approved enterprise zone expansion with Village of Tilton (7-0)
• Approved $1,208,196.15 contract for Utah/Nevada intersection improvements (7-0)
• Approved $100,000 DCEO grant for Danville Stadium improvements (7-0)
• Approved $63,631.95 change order for Denmark/Old Ottawa Road project (7-0)
• Approved street sweeper purchase up to $365,000 with $50,000 trade-in (7-0)
• Approved $384,527.00 refuse truck purchase (7-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission will hold public hearings on two zoning text amendments and one special use permit. The body is acting in an advisory capacity to the City Council.

• Zoning Petition #299: Text amendment to Chapter 150.090 (B) regarding Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis
• Zoning Petition #300: Text amendment to Chapter 150.113 (D) regarding Temporary Signs
• Special Use Permit #265: Request by Donato Solar-Vermilion LLC for a drive-up self-storage facility at 3811 N Vermilion Street

The Planning & Zoning Commission voted to recommend a zoning text amendment capping medicinal and adult-use cannabis dispensaries at three special use permits in the city. They also recommended allowing temporary signs for downtown businesses and approved a special use permit for a drive-up self storage facility at 3811 N Vermilion Street. All recommendations go to the City Council for final decision.

• Recommended zoning text amendment to cap cannabis dispensaries at three (5-0, 2 absent)
• Recommended zoning text amendment to allow temporary signs for downtown businesses (6-0, 1 abstention, 2 absent)
• Approved special use permit for drive-up self storage at 3811 N Vermilion St (4-1, 1 abstention, 2 absent)

City Council

The Danville City Council will decide on several resolutions and ordinances, including a proposed ordinance to regulate public camping within city limits, authorizing the sale of a 1992 fire engine, and approving the purchase of property at 706 Kimber Street for community improvement. Other actions include applying for state fire equipment grants and a budget amendment for the police department.

• Ordinance regulating public camping within corporate boundaries (paperwork at meeting)
• Resolution authorizing sale of Engine 19 – 1992 Pierce Dash fire truck
• Resolution approving application for FY 2025 OSFM Fire Station Construction and Rehabilitation Grant
• Ordinance approving purchase of real estate at 706 Kimber St. for community improvement
• Resolution awarding contract for Dines Machine Relocation Bid #757 and amending budget

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The regular meeting of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners scheduled for September 3, 2024 has been cancelled. No business will be conducted. The next meeting date is not specified.

Public Services Committee

The Public Services Committee will vote on an ordinance to purchase real estate at 706 Kimber Street for community improvement, along with several resolutions including the sale of a fire engine, grant applications, and budget amendments. The meeting also includes routine approvals of payroll, vouchers, and monthly reports from various departments.

• Ordinance to buy 706 Kimber Street for community improvement
• Resolution authorizing sale of Engine 19 (1992 Pierce Dash)
• Resolution approving application for FY 2025 OSFM Small Equipment Grant
• Resolution authorizing backup system upgrade with Kaseya (IT)
• Resolution awarding contract for Dines Machinery Relocation Bid #757 and amending budget

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is holding a special meeting. The session includes a report from Fire Chief Marcott and a closed session for personnel hiring interviews.

• Personnel hiring interviews in closed session
• Information report from Fire Chief Marcott

The Danville Board of Fire and Police Commissioners held a special meeting on August 24, 2024, but took no substantive actions. The only decision was to approve the meeting agenda, which passed unanimously. No other business was conducted.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss fire department information and then enter a closed session under state law to conduct personnel hiring interviews. No votes on contracts or ordinances are scheduled.

• Closed session for personnel hiring interviews (5 ILCS 120/(2)(c)(1))
• Fire Department information update from Chief Marcott

City Council

The Danville City Council meets to act on a zoning petition for a 5MW solar array, multiple real estate purchases including 2 W. Main St. for City Hall, and a collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 26 for transit workers. Also on the agenda: presentation of the FY2022-2023 audit, and various public works contracts and resolutions.

• Zoning Petition #298 to rezone PIN 23-12-300-021 from Rural Industrial to Light Industrial for a 5MW ground-mounted solar array by BTB Energy Solutions
• Ordinance to purchase real estate at 2 W. Main St. and amend FY2024-2025 budget to create a fund for a new City Hall
• Resolution approving collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 26 for Danville Mass Transit
• Presentation of FY2022-2023 financial statements and audit by CliftonLarsonAllen
• Multiple public works items: purchasing two pickup trucks, awarding contract for Ellsworth Park lift station replacement and sewer improvements, and applying for OSLAD grant for park development

The Danville City Council denied a rezoning request for a solar farm on Brewer Road, failing to reach the required super-majority. The council approved the purchase of 2 W. Main St. for a new city hall, along with a $3.1M sewer contract and the FY2022-23 audit. Several property purchases for community improvement were also approved.

• Denied rezoning for SMW Ground-Mounted Solar Array on Brewer Road (9-4, needed 10)
• Approved purchase of 2 W. Main St. for new city hall, $470,000 budget (13-0)
• Approved $3,147,636 contract for Ellsworth Park Lift Station Replacement (13-0)
• Accepted FY2022-23 financial statements and audit (13-0)
• Approved purchase of 13 properties for community improvement (13-0)
• Approved collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 26 (13-0)
• Approved honorary naming of Vicki Haugen Way (13-0)
• Approved payrolls totaling $839,447.60 (13-0)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will vote on an intergovernmental agreement for building demolitions, ordinances to purchase properties for community improvement (including 506 Chandler), and amendments to building codes and contractor registration. They will also consider resolutions for purchasing two new pickup trucks, leasing a street sweeper, and approving a professional services contract for the Ellsworth Park lift station replacement and sewer improvements. The agenda includes a closed session and discussion of a compensation administration guide.

• Intergovernmental agreement for demolition of buildings
• Ordinance to purchase real estate at 506 Chandler for community improvement
• Ordinance amending building codes and contractor registration (Chapters 151-155, 165)
• Resolutions to purchase 2023 light duty and 2024 heavy duty pickup trucks for Public Works
• Resolution for Ellsworth Park lift station replacement and sewer improvements construction engineering services

City Council

The Danville City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including the purchase of real estate at 508 Ann Street for community improvement and an ordinance amending city code on child care facilities. Other items include accepting a federal firefighter grant, approving a three-year safety training software agreement, and discussing the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget and tax levy schedule.

• Ordinance approving purchase of real estate at 508 Ann Street for community improvement
• Ordinance amending Chapter 118 of city code on child care facilities
• Resolution accepting Assistance to Firefighters (AFG) grant EMW-2023-FG-08007
• Resolution approving three-year agreement with Velocity EHS for safety training software
• Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget and 2024 tax levy schedule discussion

The Danville City Council approved several resolutions and ordinances, including the purchase of real estate at 508 Ann for $55,000 and an amended purchase agreement for 418 Chandler, increasing the amount to $21,000. They also approved a three-year safety training software agreement with Velocity EHS, accepted a federal firefighter grant, and amended the child care facility inspection code. All votes were unanimous (13-0) with one alderman absent.

• Approved purchase of 508 Ann property for $55,000 (13-0)
• Amended purchase agreement for 418 Chandler to $21,000 (13-0)
• Approved three-year Velocity EHS safety software agreement (13-0)
• Accepted Assistance to Firefighters Grant with $4,800 local match (13-0)
• Amended child care facility inspection code (13-0)
• Approved golf cart lease payment of $76,435.80 (13-0)
• Approved asbestos abatement amendment for 1238 Cleveland Ave (13-0)
• Approved advisory/accounting services budget amendment of $50,000 (13-0)

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Board will hear updates from the Fire Department on lieutenant and recruit testing and select recruit testing questions. The Police Department will provide an informational update only. The meeting will conclude with a closed session for personnel matters under the Open Meetings Act.

• Fire Department Lieutenant Testing Update
• Fire Department Recruit Testing Update
• Board Selection of Recruit Testing Questions
• Police Department Information Update
• Closed session under OMA Section 2(c)(1) and 2(c)(2)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request to rezone a 20.77-acre vacant property. The petitioner seeks to change the zoning from Rural Residential to Light Industrial to allow for a large-scale ground-mounted solar system.

• Zoning Petition #298: BTB Energy Solutions request to rezone PIN 23-12-300-021 for a 5MW solar array

Public Services Committee

The committee will discuss several ordinances regarding real estate for community improvement and a resolution for safety training software. The meeting also includes reviews of monthly reports from police, fire, and public works departments.

• Purchase of real estate for community improvement at 508 Ann Street
• Amendment to the purchase agreement for 418 Chandler
• Three-year agreement with Velocity EHS for safety training compliance software
• Acceptance of Assistance to Firefighters (AFG) Grant EMW-2023-FG-08007
• Amendment to the asbestos abatement resolution for 1238 Cleveland Avenue

The Public Services Committee approved payrolls and vouchers totaling over $1.27 million, a three-year safety training software agreement with Velocity EHS, a firefighter grant, a child care licensing ordinance update, a transit safety plan, and two property purchases for community improvement. All votes were unanimous (7-0). The committee also discussed but took no action on the Compensation Administration Guide, with concerns raised about pay equity for existing employees.

• Approved payroll for July 19, 2024 of $107,087.60 (7-0)
• Approved vouchers payable totaling $1,165,169.09 (7-0)
• Approved three-year Velocity EHS safety training software agreement, $39,289.30 for 2025, $40,467.98 for 2026, $41,682.03 for 2027 (7-0)
• Approved acceptance of Assistance to Firefighters Grant, $48,000 with $4,800 local match (7-0)
• Approved ordinance amending child care facility licensing, aligning with state requirements (7-0)
• Approved FTA Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan update (7-0)
• Approved purchase of 508 Ann from Stonehearth, LLC for $55,000 (7-0)
• Approved amended purchase agreement for 418 Chandler, increased to $21,000 (7-0)

City Council

The Danville City Council will vote on zoning petitions, including a special use permit for a small machine shop at 805 E. Voorhees St and an amendment to commercial vehicle parking rules. They will also consider resolutions on the CAPER report, Kickapoo Rail Trail planning services, and mid-season pass fees at Harrison Park Golf Course. Additionally, two ordinances for real estate purchases for community improvement and an amendment to municipal employee compensation are on the agenda.

• Special Use Permit #264 for a small machine shop at 805 E. Voorhees St (Arkad Properties LLC)
• Zoning Code amendment for commercial vehicle parking (Chapter 150)
• Resolution approving CAPER report for Program Year 2023
• Resolution amending professional service agreement for Kickapoo Rail Trail route planning
• Ordinance approving purchase of real estate for community improvement (two properties)

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is holding a special meeting. After hearing information from Police Chief Yates, the board will enter closed session to conduct personnel hiring interviews. No other substantive decisions are on the agenda.

• Closed session pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/(2)(c)(1) for personnel hiring interviews
• Police Department information presented by Chief Yates

Public Works Committee

The committee passed an ordinance prohibiting groundwater use near the Carle Medical Campus to address potential contamination. Members also authorized multiple real estate acquisitions for infrastructure and community development. Additionally, the committee reviewed the $983,225 CDBG Action Plan allocation.

• Ordinance prohibiting groundwater use near Carle Medical Campus
• Real estate purchase at 416 Harmon for $55,000
• Real estate purchase at 310/314 Robinson for $76,666
• $983,225 CDBG Action Plan allocation
• May Mass Transit revenue of $29,682.43

Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees

The Danville Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees will elect new board officers and appoint several fund staff positions. The meeting also includes setting salaries for the treasurer and clerks, and discussing amendments to board rules.

• Election of President, Vice President, Secretary, and Assistant Secretary
• Appointment of Pension Fund Clerk and assistants
• Setting salaries for Treasurer, Clerk, and assistants
• Discussion on amending Board Rules
• Review of FY2024 CliftonLarsonAllen engagement letter

Fire Pension Fund Board of Trustees

The Firemen’s Pension Fund Board of Trustees will meet to elect new officers and appoint several administrative positions. The agenda includes setting salaries for the treasurer and clerks, as well as reviewing investment statements. The board will also consider disability pension eligibility for Charles Todd Lawson.

• Election of Board President, Vice President, Secretary, and Assistant Secretary
• Appointment of Pension Fund Clerk and assistants
• Setting salaries for Treasurer, Pension Fund Clerk, and assistants
• Review of FY 2024 CliftonLarsonAllen engagement letter
• Discussion regarding disability pension eligibility for Charles Todd Lawson

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Danville Area Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on July 3, 2024. The commission will review a zoning text amendment regarding accessory buildings and a request for a small machine shop permit.

• Zoning Text Amendment #297 regarding Accessory Buildings, Structures, and Uses
• Special Use Permit #264 for Arkad Properties LLC to operate a small machine shop at 805 E Voorhees St

City Council

The council will review resolutions from the Public Services Committee regarding new fire pumpers and rescue equipment. The agenda also includes appointments for a new Comptroller and members of the Police and Fire Pension Boards.

• Purchase of Ferrara Igniter 11A and Ferrara Cinder Custom Pumper Apparatus
• Purchase of Genesis Rescue System
• Appointment of Alyssa Sweeten as Comptroller
• MOU between Danville Police Department and CRIS Healthy Aging
• Authorization for FY25 Organized Retail Crime Program application

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will meet to review departmental information. The agenda includes confirming a special meeting for police oral interviews and setting dates for fire department oral interviews.

• Confirming a special meeting for police oral interviews
• Updates on fire department testing
• Setting up oral interview dates for the fire department

Public Services Committee

The Public Services Committee reviewed departmental reports and approved several resolutions. Key actions included applying for grants to purchase new Tasers for the police department and pulse oximeters for the fire division. The committee also processed monthly payroll and voucher payments.

• Resolution approving application for 72 Taser 7 packages valued at approximately $145,000
• Approval of a grant application for new pulse oximeters totaling $4,500
• Approval of May 24 payroll in the amount of $107,957.15
• Approval of vouchers payable totaling $2,022,604.79 for the regular run
• Announcement of 'Mary Thompson’s Community Day' scheduled for July 14, 2024

City Council

The Danville City Council approved several resolutions regarding police equipment, budget amendments for property acquisition, and redevelopment agreements. These actions include a grant application for Taser 7 packages and a redevelopment agreement involving the Garfield Park project.

• Application for $145,000 worth of Taser 7 packages for the Police Department
• Budget amendment of $265,000 for the acquisition of 2003 E. Voorhees Street
• Redevelopment agreement with GP Cole, Inc. for the Garfield Park project
• Purchase of two light-duty pickup trucks not to exceed $65,000
• Application for a $4,500 EMS grant for pulse oximeters

Public Works Committee

The committee will review ordinances for purchasing several properties for community improvement, including locations on Harmon, Grant, Chandler, Robinson, and National Avenue. Members will also discuss a new ordinance prohibiting the use of groundwater as a potable water supply in certain areas. The agenda includes discussions on downtown revitalization grants and housing rehabilitation contracts.

• Ordinance prohibiting the use of groundwater as a potable water supply in certain areas
• Real estate purchases at 416 Harmon, 409 Grant, 418 Chandler, 310 Robinson, 314 Robinson and 432 Harmon
• Purchase of real estate for community improvement at 207 National Avenue
• Resolution approving a Downtown TIF RIP Grant Application
• Resolution authorizing the purchase of a new Vibratory Roller

Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review the Treasurer's report and approve military buyback time payment plans. The meeting also includes consideration of a contribution refund for former officer Joseph Moulton.

• Refund of contributions to former officer Joseph Moulton
• Approval of military buyback time payment plans

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will review the May 2, 2024, meeting minutes and hold public hearings for two special use permit petitions. Mariworks LLC is requesting to operate a cannabis dispensary, and North Ridgeview LLC is proposing a vapor retail shop.

• Approval of May 2, 2024, meeting minutes
• Special Use Permit #262: Cannabis Dispensary (Mariworks LLC)
• Special Use Permit #263: Vapor Retail Shop at 2601-2605 N Vermilion St

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Board will review updates on candidate testing and certify the Assistant Chief List for the Fire Department. Police Chief Yates will also provide information during the meeting.

• Certifying the Assistant Chief List
• Updates on Candidate Testing

City Council

The June 4 agenda includes resolutions for grant applications, a redevelopment agreement, and vehicle purchases. The council also recently approved rezoning N. Vermilion Street for a restaurant and several property purchases for economic development.

• Rezoning 916 and 918 N. Vermilion Street to allow a commercial restaurant
• Purchase of two pickup trucks for the Code Enforcement Division
• Real estate purchases including 509 N. Grant ($35,000) and 426 Chandler ($35,000)
• TIF grant for facade improvements at 11 E North Street up to $22,675
• Appointment of Ashton Greer to the Planning and Zoning Commission

Public Services Committee

The Danville Public Services Committee will consider several resolutions, including a police grant application for less-lethal alternatives, a redevelopment agreement with GP Cole, Inc. dba Dines Machine & Manufacturing, and the purchase of two pickup trucks. The agenda also includes routine items such as payroll, vouchers, and monthly reports from city departments.

• Resolution approving application to ILEAS for ICJIA Less Lethal Alternatives Grant Program
• Resolution authorizing budget amendment to FY24-25 Community Reinvestment (310) budget
• Resolution approving redevelopment agreement with GP Cole, Inc. dba Dines Machine & Manufacturing
• Resolution approving purchase of two pickup trucks for Code Enforcement and Public Works
• Monthly reports from Fire, Police, Public Works, Finance, and other departments

City Council

The Danville City Council will consider a zoning petition from Subwars Enterprises LLC, an ordinance to vacate an alley at 912 N. Vermilion, and a resolution approving a Downtown TIF RIP grant application for 11 E. North St. The agenda also includes routine items like payroll and voucher approvals, plus several public works and public services items.

• Zoning petition #296 by Subwars Enterprises LLC
• Ordinance to vacate alley at 912 N. Vermilion
• Resolution for Downtown TIF RIP grant application for 11 E. North St.
• Resolution approving semi-final and final subdivision plats named Apgar and Wampler
• Ordinance approving purchase of real estate for community improvement and amending FY2024-25 Fund 107 budget

Public Works Committee

The Danville Public Works Committee is meeting to consider several items, including a public hearing on vacating an alley at 912 N. Vermilion, approving the purchase of real estate for community improvement, and approving a Downtown TIF RIP grant application. The committee will also discuss routine items such as payroll, vouchers, and monthly reports.

• Public hearing on petition to vacate an alley at 912 N. Vermilion for Subwars Enterprises LLC
• Ordinance authorizing vacation of alley at 912 N. Vermilion
• Ordinance approving purchase of real estate for community improvement and amending FY2024-25 Fund 107 budget
• Resolution approving Downtown TIF RIP Grant application for 11 E. North Street
• Resolution approving amendment to lease of Winter Park Ball Fields to Danville Area Community College

City Council

The Danville City Council will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including awarding contracts for downtown revitalization and public works upgrades, approving a budget amendment for IT, and setting towing service fees. They will also discuss an intergovernmental agreement with Aunt Martha's Health & Wellness and amendments to city code on employee compensation and taxation.

• Resolution awarding contract for Bid #745 Downtown Revitalization Phase 1 and amending FY2024-2025 Fund 107 budget
• Resolution awarding contracts for Bids #746-#750 and amending FY2024-2025 Fund 107 budget
• Resolution approving wrecker and towing service fees
• Resolution approving rates for 2024 Danville Aquatics Center at Garfield Park
• Ordinance amending Chapter 39.07 on municipal employee compensation

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Danville Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is meeting to discuss and potentially authorize fire department actions, including probationary firefighter testing, lieutenant and assistant chief intent to test, and certification of the captains exam final list. The board will also consider promotions for assistant chief, captains, and lieutenant positions. The meeting includes a closed session under the Open Meetings Act.

• Authorize Fire Rules and Regulations for probationary firefighter testing
• Lieutenant intent to test (May 1, 2024)
• Captains exam final list certification and appointment
• Assistant chief intent to test
• Promotions: 1 assistant chief, 2 captains, 1 lieutenant

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Danville Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on four items: a rezoning for a restaurant, a semi-final plat, a special use permit for a gaming parlor with alcohol sales, and a major variance for a larger garage. The commission is advisory to the City Council.

• Rezoning 916-918 N Vermilion from P1 to B3 for a commercial restaurant (Subwars Enterprises LLC)
• Semi-final plat approval for Apgar and Wampler Subdivision (Subwars Enterprises LLC)
• Special use permit for gaming parlor with alcohol sales at 3124 N Vermilion (Heartland Properties IV LLC)
• Major variance to increase garage size from 864 sq ft to 1,680 sq ft at 1119 Wilkin Road (Richard L Rybarczyk)

Public Services Committee

The Public Services Committee will consider ordinances amending municipal employee compensation and the city's taxation chapter, plus resolutions on an intergovernmental youth services agreement, wrecker and towing fees, and 2024 aquatics center rates. The agenda also includes routine approvals of payrolls, vouchers, and monthly departmental reports.

• Ordinance amending Chapter 39.07 on municipal employee compensation
• Ordinance amending Chapter 116 on taxation
• Resolution approving intergovernmental agreement with Aunt Martha's Health & Wellness for youth services
• Resolution approving wrecker and towing service fees and towing services agreement
• Resolution approving 2024 rates for Danville Aquatics Center at Garfield Park

City Council

The Danville City Council is meeting to decide on a special use permit for a large-scale ground solar energy system, along with several public works items including property purchases, budget amendments, and contract awards. The agenda also includes appointments, proclamations, and routine approvals.

• Special Use Permit #260 for a Large-Scale Ground Solar Energy System on PIN 23-17-609-009
• Purchase of real estate at 501 W. Madison, 505 N. Grant St., and 27 N. Jefferson St. for community improvement
• Downtown TIF RIP Grant application for 57 N. Vermilion St. and budget amendment
• Western Gateway TIF RIP Grant application for 103 E. Main St. and budget amendment
• Contract award for Friendly Town Perimeter Fence Replacement (RFQ #741) with budget amendments

Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees

The Danville Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees will review quarterly financial statements and approve accounts payable. The meeting includes discussions regarding cash management policies and independent medical examinations.

• Approval of salary for the Pension Fund Assistant
• Authorization of CliftonLarsonAllen to gather data and prepare an Annual Statement
• Discussion on collateralization/letters of credit for operating accounts
• Review of 1st Quarter 2024 IPOPIF Financial Statements

Fire Pension Fund Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review 1st Quarter 2024 financial statements and discuss internal cash management policies. The meeting also includes discussions regarding service disability pension eligibility and annual medical examinations. Additionally, the board will process new applications, retirements, and terminations.

• Approval of salary for Pension Fund Assistant
• Authorization of CliftonLarsonAllen to prepare Annual Statement
• Discussion regarding service disability pensioner Charles Todd Lawson
• Review of 1st Quarter 2024 FPIF financial statements
• Approval of affidavit for Shirley Miller, Survivor Pensioner

Public Works Committee

The Danville Public Works Committee is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including purchasing properties for community improvement, approving TIF grant applications, and awarding contracts for park and tennis center improvements. The agenda also includes routine items like payroll approval and a monthly public transportation report.

• Ordinance to purchase real estate at 501 W. Madison, 505 N. Grant St., and 27 N. Jefferson St. for community improvement
• Resolution for Downtown TIF RIP Grant application for 57 N. Vermilion St. with budget amendment to Fund 122
• Resolution for Western Gateway TIF RIP Grant application for 103 E. Main St. with budget amendment to Fund 119
• Resolution to award contract for Friendly Town Perimeter Fence Replacement (RFQ #741) with budget amendments to Parks and Police budgets
• Resolution to award contract for Exterior Upgrades to Danville Tennis Center (RFQ #743)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Danville Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a special use permit request by the City of Danville to allow a large-scale ground solar energy system on a 55.84-acre property (PIN 23-17-609-009) zoned AG-Agriculture. The site, a former machine shop and landfill, is located east of Cunningham Ave. and Avenue C. The commission will also approve minutes from the January 4, 2024 meeting. The commission is advisory to the City Council.

• Special Use Permit Petition #260: City of Danville requests permit for large-scale ground solar energy system on 55.84 acres (PIN 23-17-609-009) in AG-Agriculture district
• Public hearing on solar permit; staff report finds proposal consistent with comprehensive plan and zoning ordinance
• Approval of minutes from January 4, 2024 meeting
• January 4, 2024 minutes include rezoning approval for Bismarck Community Fire Protection District (AG to B-1) for a fire station

City Council

The Danville City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including applications for 2024 fire department grants, budget amendments to purchase three vehicles, and creation of a new 'Friendly Town Preservation Fund.' The council will also vote on amendments to the personnel policy and approve routine items like payrolls and licenses.

• Application for 2024 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response grant
• Application for 2024 Fire Prevention and Safety (FPS) Grant Program
• Budget amendments to purchase 2 light-duty rental inspection trucks, a heavy-duty service truck, and a service utility van
• Ordinance creating 'Fund XXX, Friendly Town Preservation Fund' and amending FY 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 budgets
• Ordinance amending Chapter 39.02 Definitions and 39.06 Employee Benefits of Personnel Policy

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Danville Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is meeting to discuss testing policies for police and fire candidates, including a reference to gender identification in testing policies. The board will also consider new promotion lists for fire lieutenant and assistant chief, a captain test update, and proposed fire department board rules. The meeting includes a closed session under the Open Meetings Act.

• Discuss policies for testing for departments reference gender identification
• Discuss testing for police candidates
• Lieutenant Promotion - new list creation
• Assistant Chief Promotion - new list creation
• Approve of Fire and Police Board Rules (Fire Department) - draft discussion

Public Services Committee

The Danville Public Services Committee will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including applications for federal fire grants, budget amendments to purchase vehicles, and ordinances amending personnel policy and creating a new fund. The meeting also includes routine items like payroll approval and monthly reports from city departments.

• Resolution authorizing application for 2024 SAFER grant
• Resolution authorizing application for 2024 Fire Prevention and Safety grant
• Ordinance creating 'Friendly Town Preservation Fund' and amending FY2023-2024 and 2024-2025 budgets
• Budget amendments to purchase 2 light-duty rental inspection trucks, a heavy-duty service truck, and a service utility van
• Ordinance amending Chapter 39.02 definitions and 39.06 employee benefits of personnel policy

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Danville Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is meeting to discuss police department information and will enter a closed session for personnel hiring interviews. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/(2)(c)(1) for personnel hiring interviews
• Police Chief Yates to provide information
• Public input opportunity

City Council

The Danville City Council is meeting to consider several public works items, including a budget amendment, an amended ARPA spending plan, and the purchase of real estate for community improvement. They will also vote on a bid for demolition of two properties, an emergency purchase order for truck screens, repairs to a yard waste loader, and a professional services agreement for a feasibility study. The agenda includes routine items like minutes, payroll, and vouchers.

• Resolution authorizing budget amendment to FY 2023-2024 Finance (011) budget
• Resolution authorizing amended ARPA spending plan
• Ordinance approving purchase of real estate for community improvement
• Resolution accepting bid for demolition of 210 and 212 North Bowman
• Resolution approving professional services agreement for feasibility study at 139/141 Vermilion

Public Works Committee

The Danville Public Works Committee will meet on March 12, 2024, to consider several resolutions and ordinances, including a budget amendment, an amended ARPA spending plan, a real estate purchase for community improvement, a demolition bid for properties at 210 and 212 North Bowman, and a feasibility study at 139/141 Vermilion. The agenda also includes routine items such as payroll and voucher approvals, and a closed session.

• Resolution authorizing budget amendment to FY2023-2024 Finance (011) budget
• Resolution authorizing an amended ARPA spending plan
• Ordinance amending Chapter 52 of the City of Danville Code of Ordinances
• Resolution accepting bid for demolition of 210 and 212 North Bowman
• Resolution approving professional services agreement for feasibility study at 139/141 Vermilion

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for March 7, 2024, has been cancelled due to lack of voting items. The next regular meeting is set for April 4, 2024, at 5:15 PM in the City Council Chambers.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of voting items
• Next meeting: April 4, 2024, 5:15 PM, City Council Chambers, Robert E. Jones Municipal Building, 17 West Main Street

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Danville Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is meeting to discuss preliminary testing results for the police candidate list and consider scheduling a special March meeting for interviews. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval, public input, and comments from the mayor and commissioners. A closed session is planned under the Open Meetings Act for personnel matters.

• Discussion of preliminary testing results for police candidate list
• Request for a special March meeting for police candidate interviews
• Police Department update from Police Chief Yates
• Fire Department update from Fire Chief Marcott
• Closed session under Open Meetings Act sections 2(c)(1) and 2(c)(2)

City Council

The Danville City Council will consider several items, including a major rewrite of the city's liquor and video gaming ordinances, a resolution to purchase two police service canines, and applications for state and federal grants. The council will also vote on appointments, including Leon Parker as Corporation Counsel, and routine approvals of payroll and vouchers.

• Ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 96 (Intoxicating Liquors) and Chapter 118 (Video Gaming)
• Resolution authorizing purchase of two police service canines and agreement with Midwest Professional Canine Services
• Resolution approving application for AARP Community Challenge Flagship Grant
• Resolution authorizing application for Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG)
• Ordinance amending Section 39.07 on compensation of municipal employees

Public Services Committee

The Danville Public Services Committee will consider several items, including an ordinance to repeal and replace the city's liquor code and video gaming regulations, a resolution to purchase two police service canines, and applications for grants from the AARP, FEMA, and CSX. The committee will also review monthly reports from various departments and may enter a closed session.

• Ordinance repealing and replacing Danville City Code Chapter 96 (Intoxicating Liquors) and repealing Section 118-090 through 118-999 (Video Gaming)
• Resolution authorizing purchase of two police service canines and accepting a K9 agreement with Midwest Professional Canine Services & Paw-A-Day K9 Suites, LLC
• Resolution approving application for AARP Community Challenge Flagship Grant
• Resolution authorizing application for Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG)
• Resolution approving application to CSX for a CSX Community Service Grant

City Council

This agenda contains only the agenda document and meeting materials, with no specific action items, ordinances, or discussions listed. The meeting appears to be procedural, with the full packet available as an amended PDF.

• Agenda packet PDF posted
• Amended agenda packet PDF posted

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider several resolutions and an ordinance, including amending the city's solid waste collection code, authorizing a budget amendment and golf cart lease for Harrison Park Golf Course, awarding a contract for a CDBG housing rehabilitation project at 109 Iowa Street, and approving a project services agreement for Williams Street improvements. The committee will also discuss a memorandum of understanding with the IBEW and an intergovernmental agreement with the Danville Sanitary District.

• Ordinance amending Chapter 52 (Municipal Solid Waste Collection)
• Resolution authorizing budget amendment for Harrison Park Golf Course
• Resolution authorizing lease of golf carts for Harrison Park Golf Course
• Resolution awarding contract for CDBG Housing Rehabilitation at 109 Iowa Street
• Resolution approving project services agreement for Williams Street from Bowman Avenue to State Street

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Danville Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is meeting to handle routine personnel matters for the police and fire departments. The board will consider certifying the final assistant chief list, updating the captains list, and initiating a lieutenants promotional exam and a probationary firefighter list for summer 2024. A closed session is scheduled to discuss fire department candidate updates.

• Certify final Assistant Chief list
• Captains list update
• Request to initiate Lieutenants promotional exam
• Request to initiate Probationary Firefighter list for summer 2024
• Closed session under Open Meetings Act for fire department candidate updates

City Council

The Danville City Council will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including a police vehicle purchase, rental housing registration amendments, and a budget amendment for the Information Technology Division. The agenda also includes board appointments and a resolution to apply for a National Endowment for the Arts grant.

• Resolution authorizing purchase of a Police Department vehicle and disposal of unused vehicle
• Ordinance amending Chapter 163 Rental Housing Registration
• Resolution authorizing budget amendment for Information Technology Division (020)
• Resolution approving application to National Endowment for the Arts for Grants for Art Projects
• Ordinance amending Section 39.07 of City Code on municipal employee compensation

Public Services Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural materials and meeting packets. No specific topics, motions, or discussions are documented in the text.

City Council

The Danville City Council will consider a zoning petition to rezone 2.24 acres from AG-Agriculture to B-1 Neighborhood Business for a fire station, recommended for approval by the Planning & Zoning Commission. The council will also vote on budget amendments for public affairs and traffic signal repairs, approve an easement for electric facilities, and amend a concrete improvements contract. Payrolls and vouchers payable will be approved as part of routine business.

• Zoning Petition #295: Rezone 2.24 acres (PIN# 18-08-400-005) from AG to B-1 for Bismarck Community Fire Protection District fire station
• Resolution: Budget amendment to FY2023-2024 Public Affairs (013) budget
• Resolution: Repair traffic signals at Bowman Avenue and Voorhees Street, amending Fund 107 (Infrastructure Development) budget
• Resolution: Approving easement for electric facilities installation
• Resolution: Amending contract for Bid 723 – 2023 Miscellaneous Concrete Improvements

Fire Pension Fund Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet to approve annual pension and disability increases for 2024. The meeting includes discussions regarding the eligibility of a service disability pensioner and updates to cash management policies.

• Approval of 2024 annual pension and disability pension increases
• Review of eligibility for service disability pensioner Charles Todd Lawson
• Approval of Lauterbach & Amen three-year engagement letter for IDOI Annual Statements
• Approval of resolutions appointing authorized agents and account representatives for FPIF
• Approval of Internal Cash Management Policy

Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet to approve annual pension and disability increases for 2024. The meeting includes reviewing quarterly financial statements, approving bills, and reviewing a three-year engagement letter for Lauterbach & Amen.

• Approval of 2024 Annual Pension and Disability Pension Increases
• Approval of Lauterbach & Amen Three-Year Engagement Letter
• Review of 4th Quarter 2023 IPOPIF Financial Statements
• Approval of revised date of hire for Police Officer Michael Stephens
• Discussion on collateralization/letters of credit for operating accounts

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider several resolutions, including authorizing repairs to traffic signals at Bowman Avenue and Voorhees Street, approving an easement for electric facilities, and amending a contract for miscellaneous concrete improvements. The committee will also discuss a budget amendment for Public Affairs and an application for an IEPA energy efficiency grant.

• Resolution authorizing repair of traffic signals at Bowman Avenue and Voorhees Street, amending FY2023-2024 Fund 107 budget
• Resolution approving an easement for electric facilities installation
• Resolution amending contract for Bid 723 – 2023 Miscellaneous Concrete Improvements
• Resolution authorizing budget amendment to FY2023-2024 Public Affairs (013) budget
• Resolution approving application to Illinois EPA for Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding Rezoning Petition #295. The Bismarck Community Fire Protection District seeks to change a 2.24-acre property from Agriculture to Neighborhood Business to allow for fire station construction.

• Rezoning Petition #295: Bismarck Community Fire Protection District request to change zoning from AG to B-1
• Proposed construction of a fire station on 2.24 acres

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Danville Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will discuss and possibly vote on promotion eligibility for the rank of Sergeant, and authorize the Fire Chief to hire three probationary firefighters by February 19, 2024. The board will also review progress on promotion exams for Captain and Assistant Chief candidates, and may enter a closed session under the Open Meetings Act.

• Possible vote on promotion eligibility for Sergeant rank
• Authorize Fire Chief to hire three probationary firefighters by February 19, 2024
• Three Captain exam candidates: Lt. Neil Yelenick, Lt. Chad Busick, Lt. David Jones
• One Assistant Chief exam candidate; authorize list for February 6, 2024
• Closed session under Open Meetings Act sections 2(c)(1) and 2(c)(2)

City Council

The Danville City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including appointing Steven White as Director of Public Transportation, approving payrolls and vouchers, and receiving committee reports. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Appoint Steven White as Director of Public Transportation
• Approval of payrolls and vouchers payable
• Reports from Public Services and Public Works Committees
• Closed session possible