Danville public meetings in 2025

Public Services Committee

The Public Services Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. was cancelled. The next meeting is set for Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

City Council

The Danville City Council meeting on Dec 16, 2025 will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including the approval of the fiscal year 2026‑27 budget. Council members will also vote on the 2025 tax levy and related abatements for infrastructure, capital improvement, and special service areas. Additional items include amendments to the Enterprise Zone, redevelopment agreements for 311 W. Fairchild, LLC and Solutions Group Real Estate, a Midtown TIF District budget amendment, and the award of bid 789 for the H&L Landfill Leachate System demolition.

• Ordinance: Approving the Budget for Fiscal Year 2026‑27
• Ordinance: Approving the 2025 Tax Levy and related abatements
• Ordinance: Amending the City of Danville Enterprise Zone to add territory and modify incentives
• Resolution: Approving a Redevelopment Agreement with 311 W. Fairchild, LLC
• Resolution: Awarding Bid 789 for the H&L Landfill Leachate System demolition

The council approved the city’s 2026‑27 operating budget of $82,214,524. It accepted the 2024‑2025 police and fire pension fund reports and approved payrolls and voucher schedules. The council amended the Enterprise Zone ordinance and approved two major redevelopment agreements with associated TIF budget increases. It also approved a landfill demolition contract and extended a solar development memorandum.

• Approved FY 2026‑27 budget of $82,214,524 (approval motion passed, vote tally not recorded)
• Accepted Police Pension Fund report ($5,013,463 required) – voice vote, all ayes
• Accepted Firemen’s Pension Fund report ($5,575,825 required) – voice vote, all ayes
• Approved payrolls for Dec 5 ($186,514.81) and Dec 12 ($967,314.85) – roll call 14‑0
• Approved schedule of vouchers payable totaling $4,465,476.61 – roll call 14‑0
• Amended Enterprise Zone ordinance to add territory and modify incentives – roll call 14‑0
• Approved redevelopment agreement and $700,000 TIF amendment for 311 W Fairchild – roll call 14‑0
• Approved redevelopment agreement and $380,000 budget amendment for 3217 N Vermilion St. – roll call 14‑0

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider redevelopment agreements with Ross Lane Holdings LLC and Solutions Group Real Estate. The body will also discuss budget amendments for TIF districts and the awarding of a bid for leachate system demolition at the H&L Landfill.

• Redevelopment Agreement with Ross Lane Holdings LLC
• Redevelopment Agreement with Solutions Group Real Estate
• Bid 789 for H&L Landfill Leachate System Demolition
• Budget amendments for Midtown TIF District (Fund 117) and Fund 107
• Review of draft 2025 Tax Levy and 2026-2027 Budget

The Public Works Committee approved several contracts and budget amendments, including a redevelopment agreement for 311 W. Fairchild and a $700,000 TIF increase to fund it. It also approved payroll, vouchers, a landfill demolition contract, a solar MOU extension, and a second redevelopment project at 3217 N. Vermilion. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved payroll for Dec 5 2025 – $186,514.81 (7‑0)
• Approved vouchers payable for Dec 9 2025 – $4,275,082.90 (7‑0)
• Approved redevelopment agreement with 311 W. Fairchild Danville, LLC (7‑0)
• Approved $700,000 increase to Midtown TIF budget for 311 W. Fairchild project (7‑0)
• Approved redevelopment agreement with Solutions Group Real Estate for 3217 N. Vermilion St. (7‑0)
• Approved $380,000 increase to Fund 107 budget for 3217 N. Vermilion project (7‑0)
• Awarded bid 789 to Owens Excavating & Trucking, LLC for H&L Landfill leachate system demolition – $136,232 (7‑0)
• Extended MOU for solar development on H&L Landfill by 180 days (7‑0)

Fire Pension Fund Board of Trustees

The Firemen’s and Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees will consider several financial documents. They will discuss and approve the Illinois Department of Insurance annual statement and interrogatories. They will review and approve actuarial valuation reports from Foster & Foster and Lauterbach & Amen dated May 1, 2025. They will also review and approve the City’s 2025 tax levy proposal and the pension annual report to the City Council.

• Approve Illinois Department of Insurance Annual Statement and Interrogatories
• Approve Foster & Foster Actuarial Valuation Report (May 1, 2025)
• Approve Lauterbach & Amen Actuarial Valuation Report (May 1, 2025)
• Approve City’s 2025 Tax Levy Proposal and Pension Annual Report to City Council

The board approved the agenda with an amendment removing Item #5. They postponed the Illinois Department of Insurance Annual Statement until Jan 13 2026. They approved the Foster & Foster and Lauterbach & Amen actuarial valuation reports as of May 1 2025. They voted to levy $5,575,825 from Lauterbach & Amen to meet the 2025 municipal funding requirement.

• Approved agenda with amendment removing Item #5 (voice vote)
• Postponed approval of Illinois Department of Insurance Annual Statement until Jan 13 2026 (5‑0)
• Approved Foster & Foster actuarial valuation report as of May 1 2025 (5‑0)
• Approved Lauterbach & Amen actuarial valuation report as of May 1 2025 (5‑0)
• Requested city levy $5,575,825 from Lauterbach & Amen for 2025 funding (5‑0)

Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees

The Police and Fire Pension Fund Board of Trustees will meet on Dec 8, 2025. Trustees will discuss and vote on the Illinois Department of Insurance annual statement, actuarial valuation reports from Foster & Foster and Lauterbach & Amen, and the city’s 2025 tax levy proposal and pension annual report. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, agenda approval, audience comments, and adjournment.

• Approve Illinois Department of Insurance Annual Statement and Interrogatories
• Approve Foster & Foster Actuaries actuarial valuation report (as of May 1, 2025)
• Approve Lauterbach & Amen actuarial valuation report (as of May 1, 2025)
• Approve City’s 2025 Tax Levy Proposal and Firemen’s & Police Pension Annual Report to City Council

The board approved its agenda, the city’s 2025 tax levy proposal and the firemen’s and police pension annual report, and two actuarial valuation reports. The Illinois Department of Insurance annual statement was tabled until the January meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 a.m.

• Agenda approved (voice vote, all ayes, no nays)
• Illinois Department of Insurance annual statement tabled until January (roll vote, all ayes, no nays)
• IDOI (Foster & Foster Actuaries) valuation reports approved (roll vote, all ayes, no nays)
• Lauterbach & Amen valuation reports approved (roll vote, all ayes, no nays)
• City’s 2025 tax levy proposal and firemen’s & police pension annual report approved (roll vote, all ayes, no nays)
• Meeting adjourned at 10:30 a.m. (voice vote, all ayes, no nays)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on Variance #377. Seven Point of Illinois Inc. requests a major variance to install a 28‑foot directional pole sign at property PIN 24‑07‑300‑042 in B3‑General Business. The city ordinance limits pole height to 20 feet, so the commission will consider whether to approve the exception.

• Variance #377: request for major variance to permit a 28‑ft directional pole sign at PIN 24‑07‑300‑042 (max allowed 20 ft) in B3‑General Business

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the August 7, 2025 minutes unanimously. A public hearing was held on variance #377, a request by Seven Point of Illinois Inc. for a 28‑foot directional pole sign. A motion to approve the variance was made, with Yes votes from Brown, Wilson, Hall and Goodwin; the minutes do not state the final outcome. The meeting was adjourned at 5:34 PM after a motion passed.

• Approved agenda (unanimous Aye)
• Approved minutes from 8/7/2025 (unanimous Aye)
• Motion to approve variance #377 presented; Yes votes from Brown, Wilson, Hall, Goodwin (outcome not recorded)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:34 PM (motion passed)

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The regular Board of Fire and Police Commissioners meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 5:00 PM in the Mayor’s conference room at 17 W. Main Street, Danville, IL has been cancelled. No agenda items will be considered at this time.

City Council

The Danville City Council approved Ordinance 9555 to adopt an Honorary Street Naming Policy, amending the fee from $450 to $200 and increasing required signatures to 250. The council also amended the Solar Ordinance, increased the Downtown TIF grant line by $24,259, and added $180,000 to the Community Reinvestment budget. Payrolls and vouchers for November were approved, and the draft 2025 tax levy and 2026‑2027 budget were reviewed.

• Ordinance 9555: Adopt Honorary Street Naming Policy, fee reduced to $200, signatures requirement raised to 250
• Ordinance 9556: Amend City Code Chapter 155 Solar Ordinance to cite state statute
• Resolution 2025-127: Increase Downtown TIF‑RIP Grants line by $24,259 from reserves
• Resolution 2025-129: Add $180,000 to Community Reinvestment line‑item 310‑310‑00‑54177
• Approval of November payrolls ($122,130.68 and $760,347.26) and vouchers ($676,701.75 and $586,953.24)

The council approved the FY 2024‑2025 financial statements and audit. It adopted Ordinance 9557, enacting Supplement S‑62 to the municipal code, and approved Resolutions 2025‑130 and 2025‑131. Payrolls for November and the schedule of vouchers payable were approved unanimously. All votes were recorded as 14‑0 or voice votes with all ayes.

• Approved FY 2024‑2025 Financial Statements and Audit (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved payrolls of $106,058.43 (Nov 21) and $750,414.71 (Nov 26) (14‑0, 0 absent)
• Approved schedule of vouchers payable $286,267.61 (Nov 25) and $864,537.98 (Dec 2) (14‑0, 0 absent)
• Adopted Ordinance 9557, adding Supplement S‑62 to the Code of Ordinances (14‑0, 0 absent)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑130 authorizing flexible‑spending agreement with Epic Insurance Brokers (14‑0, 0 absent)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑131 approving MOU with Police Department and CRIS Healthy Aging (14‑0, 0 absent)
• Approved amended agenda removing item 6D3 (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved minutes of the November 18, 2025 meeting (voice vote, all ayes)

City Council

The Danville City Council is holding a Budget Study Session on Monday, December 1, 2025. Council members will discuss the proposed 2026‑2027 city budget and consider alternative proposals. The agenda also includes audience comments, a closed session, and adjournment.

• Discussion of the proposed 2026‑2027 budget
• Discussion of alternative budget proposals

The meeting was adjourned by a voice vote with all members in favor. No formal votes or approvals were recorded for budget proposals, tax levy adjustments, or other items discussed.

• Adjourned meeting (voice vote, all ayes)

Public Services Committee

The Public Services Committee approved payrolls of $109,318.79 and vouchers payable totaling $2,732,716.75. It adopted resolutions for new health‑insurance agreements, a memorandum of understanding with CRIS Healthy Aging, and a five‑year subscription for body‑worn cameras, squad video cameras, docking stations and unlimited cloud storage with Motorola Solutions. The committee also reviewed monthly reports from multiple departments and discussed upcoming tax levy and budget hearings.

• Approve payrolls of $109,318.79 for October 24, 2025
• Approve vouchers payable of $1,744,854.32 (Oct 28) and $987,862.43 (Oct 27)
• Resolution authorizing health‑insurance agreement with Blue Cross Blue Shield and Difference Card, premium increase 6.8%
• Resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding with CRIS Healthy Aging
• Resolution approving a five‑year Motorola camera and storage contract: $65,000.00 FY 25‑26, $189,442.14 FY 26‑27, and $65,2117.57 annual payments

The Public Services Committee approved payroll and voucher payments, adopted Ordinance Supplement S-62, authorized a flexible spending agreement, and approved a memorandum of understanding with CRIS Healthy Aging. It also adopted updated rates for the Vermilion County Department of Animal Regulation. All actions passed by voice vote with the recorded tallies.

• Approved payroll of $106,058.43 (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved vouchers payable of $286,267.61 (6-0, 1 absent)
• Adopted Ordinance Supplement S-62 to the Code of Ordinances (6-0, 1 absent)
• Authorized flexible spending, dependent care assistance and COBRA agreement with Epic Insurance (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved memorandum of understanding with CRIS Healthy Aging (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved updated animal control rates for Vermilion County Department of Animal Regulation (5-1, 1 absent)

City Council

The Danville City Council will hold public hearings on the proposed 2025 tax levy and the 2026-2027 budget. The meeting agenda includes approving payrolls, vouchers, and several resolutions regarding city operations.

• Public Hearing on 2025 Proposed Tax Levy
• Public Hearing on 2026-2027 Proposed Budget
• Approval of Ordinance: Honorary Street Naming Policy
• Approval of Ordinance: Commercial Solar Projects
• Approval of Resolution: Downtown TIF District Budget

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider adopting a street naming policy, amending the city code for solar projects, and approving a 2026 fee schedule for Harrison Park Golf Course. The group will also review a draft of the 2025 tax levy and 2026-2027 budget.

• To Adopt the City of Danville Honorary Street Naming Policy and Procedures
• Amending Danville City Code Chapter 155 Pertaining to Commercial Solar Projects
• Approving the 2026 Fee Schedule for Harrison Park Golf Course
• Amending FY 25-26 Fund 122 Budget- Downtown TIF District
• Authorizing Budget Amendment to Fiscal Year 25-26 Community Reinvestment (310) Budget

The committee adopted an amendment to Chapter 155 of the City Code governing commercial solar projects, passing the motion 5‑0. It also approved budget increases for the Downtown TIF‑RIP grants, Harrison Park Golf Course fee schedule, and Community Investment, each by a 5‑0 vote. A proposal for an Honorary Street Naming policy was rejected 2‑3. Routine payroll and voucher payments were also approved unanimously.

• Approved $122,130.68 payroll (5‑0)
• Approved $676,701.75 vouchers payable (5‑0)
• Failed Honorary Street Naming Policy ordinance (2‑3)
• Approved amendment to commercial solar projects ordinance (5‑0)
• Approved $24,529 increase to Downtown TIF‑RIP Grants (5‑0)
• Approved 2026 fee schedule for Harrison Park Golf Course (5‑0)
• Approved $180,000 increase to Community Investment line item (5‑0)

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider routine agenda items. It will receive informational updates from Police Chief Yates and Fire Chief Marcott, including a fire department promotion. The meeting includes public input, mayoral comments, and a closed‑session segment required by the Open Meetings Act. No specific policy decisions or contracts are listed.

• Police Department – informational update from Police Chief Yates
• Fire Department – informational update and promotion from Fire Chief Marcott
• Public Input period for community comments
• Mayor’s Comments
• Closed Session under Section (2c)(1) and (2c)(2) of the Open Meetings Act

The Board approved the promotion of Chris McMahon to Assistant Chief on a voice vote with all ayes. It also approved the minutes from three prior meetings, the agenda for this meeting, and confirmed Chairperson Hoose and Vice Chair Fredericks in their leadership roles. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes of regular meeting Sep 2, 2025 (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved minutes of special meeting Sep 16, 2025 (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved minutes of special meeting Oct 29, 2025 (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved the meeting agenda (voice vote, all ayes)
• Confirmed Chairperson Hoose as Chair (voice vote, all ayes)
• Confirmed Commissioner Fredericks as Vice Chair (voice vote, all ayes)
• Promoted Chris McMahon to Assistant Chief (voice vote, all ayes)
• Adjourned the regular meeting (voice vote, all ayes)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for November 6, 2025, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of voting items.

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners' regular meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM in the Mayor’s conference room, 17 W. Main Street, Danville, IL. The meeting has been cancelled, so no agenda items will be considered.

City Council

The City Council will discuss the draft of the 2025 tax levy and the 2026-2027 budget. The body is also considering several insurance agreements and police equipment contracts, as well as multiple board reappointments.

• Review of draft 2025 Tax Levy and 2026-2027 Budget
• Agreement for body worn cameras, squad video cameras, and cloud storage with Motorola Solutions
• Group health insurance agreement with BC/BS of Illinois and Difference Card
• Liability and Worker’s Compensation Insurance agreement with Illinois Counties Risk Management Trust
• Memorandum of Understanding between Danville Police Department and Danville Area Community College

The Danville City Council re‑appointed several board and commission members and accepted an independent actuarial analysis of the fire and police pension funds. It approved the October payrolls of $109,318.79 and $775,290.75 and the schedule of vouchers payable of $987,862.43, $1,744,854.32, $3,483,432.77 and $21,300.00. The council also authorized new group health‑insurance agreements, a Medicare Advantage plan for retirees, a five‑year Motorola body‑worn camera subscription, and the disposal of 60 police handheld radios, each with a 12‑to‑0 vote.

• Re‑appointed members to Fire & Police Commissioners, Human Relations Commission, Planning & Zoning Commission and Arena Board (voice vote all ayes)
• Accepted and placed on file independent actuarial analysis of pension funds (voice vote all ayes)
• Approved October payrolls of $109,318.79 and $775,290.75 (12‑0, 2 absent)
• Approved schedule of vouchers payable of $987,862.43, $1,744,854.32, $3,483,432.77 and $21,300.00 (12‑0, 2 absent)
• Authorized group health‑insurance agreement with BC/BS and Difference Card for 2026 (12‑0, 2 absent)
• Authorized Medicare Part B retirees health‑insurance agreement with Blue Cross (12‑0, 2 absent)
• Authorized five‑year Motorola body‑worn camera subscription costing $65,000 FY25‑26 and subsequent payments (12‑0, 2 absent)
• Authorized disposal of 60 Motorola Model XPR7550E police handheld radios (12‑0, 2 absent)

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will meet to receive information from Police Chief Yates. The meeting includes a closed session specifically for police interviews.

• Police Department information report from Chief Yates
• Closed session for police interviews

Public Services Committee

The Public Services Committee will consider several resolutions, including a five‑year contract with Motorola Solutions for body‑worn and squad video cameras, docking stations, and unlimited cloud storage. It will also approve agreements for group health insurance, Medicare Part B retiree coverage, and liability and workers’ compensation insurance. Additional items include a memorandum of understanding with Danville Area Community College and a review of the draft 2025 tax levy and the 2026‑2027 budget.

• Resolution: Authorize a five‑year subscription for body‑worn cameras, squad video cameras, docking stations, and unlimited cloud storage with Motorola Solutions
• Resolution: Approve a memorandum of understanding between the City, Danville Police Department, and Danville Area Community College
• Resolution: Authorize an agreement for group health insurance with BC/BS of Illinois and Difference Card through Epic Insurance Brokers and Consultants
• Resolution: Authorize an agreement for health insurance for Medicare Part B eligible retirees with Blue Cross Group Medicare Advantage through Epic Insurance Brokers and Consultants
• Resolution: Authorize an agreement for liability and workers’ compensation insurance with Illinois Counties Risk Management Trust (ICRMT) through Loman‑Ray Insurance Group

The Public Services Committee unanimously approved three insurance agreements: group health insurance for employees, a Medicare Advantage plan for retirees, and liability and workers' compensation coverage. It also approved a memorandum of understanding with Danville Area Community College, a five‑year Motorola body‑worn camera subscription, and the disposal of 60 handheld radios. Payroll and voucher payments for October were likewise approved by voice vote.

• Approved Group Health Insurance agreement with BC/BS & Difference Card (7-0)
• Approved Medicare Advantage agreement for retirees (7-0)
• Approved Liability and Workers' Compensation insurance with ICRMT (7-0)
• Approved MOU between City, Police Department, and Danville Area Community College (7-0)
• Approved five‑year Motorola body‑worn camera subscription ($65,000 FY25‑26, $189,442.14 FY26‑27) (7-0)
• Approved disposal of 60 Motorola Model XPR7550E handheld radios (7-0)
• Approved October payroll of $109,318.79 (7-0)
• Approved vouchers payable totaling $1,744,854.32 and $987,862.43 (7-0)

City Council

The Danville City Council will discuss the 2026-2027 budget and 2025 tax levy, and approve several public works resolutions including contracts for sewer rehabilitation, sidewalk replacement, and transit vehicle purchase.

• Resolution: Awarding Bid #784 for Carver Park Court Coverings Project
• Resolution: Awarding Bid #785 for 2025 Sanitary & Storm Sewer Rehabilitation Project
• Resolution: Awarding Bid #787 for West Main Street Sidewalk Replacement
• Resolution: Approving Purchase of a Facility Support Vehicle for Danville Mass Transit
• Presentation of 2026-2027 Budget and Discussion of 2025 Tax Levy

The Danville City Council voted to approve several public‑works contracts, including a $1,280,430 Sanitary and Storm Sewer Rehabilitation Project and a $71,680 West Main Street sidewalk replacement. A memorandum of agreement with Ameren Illinois for $75,000 and other contracts for park improvements were also approved. The council re‑allocated remaining ARPA funds with a 10‑1 vote and extended an ADA paratransit service agreement. A resolution to destroy certain closed‑session recordings was adopted by voice vote.

• Approved MOA with Ameren Illinois for $75,000 (11‑0, 3 absent)
• Awarded Carver Park Court Coverings contract $64,000 (11‑0, 3 absent)
• Approved Sanitary and Storm Sewer Rehabilitation Project $1,280,430 (11‑0, 3 absent)
• Approved West Main Street Sidewalk Replacement $71,680 (11‑0, 3 absent)
• Re‑allocated remaining ARPA funds (10‑1, 3 absent)
• Extended ADA Paratransit Service Agreement (11‑0, 3 absent)
• Authorized purchase of a facility support vehicle up to $67,000 (11‑0, 3 absent)
• Authorized destruction of specified closed‑session tapes (voice vote, all ayes, 3 absent)

Public Works Committee

The Danville Public Works Committee voted to approve several resolutions covering infrastructure projects, service agreements, and budget amendments. Items included a memorandum with Ameren Illinois, awards of bids for park court coverings and storm sewer rehabilitation, and a contract for West Main Street sidewalk replacement. The committee also authorized a property tax abatement within the Enterprise Zone and a professional services agreement for a sanitary gravity relocation.

• Resolution approving a $52,550.00 generator purchase for the Danville Mass Transit Building
• Resolution authorizing a $51,265.00 professional service agreement for Poland Road sanitary gravity and forcemain relocation
• Resolution amending Elmwood Court Improvements contract to $15,865.00
• Resolution awarding Bid #784 for the Carver Park Court Coverings Project
• Resolution awarding Bid #785 for the 2025 Sanitary and Storm Sewer Rehabilitation Project

The Public Works Committee approved several contracts and a $75,000 Ameren agreement, including a $1,280,430 sanitary and storm sewer rehabilitation contract, a $64,000 Carver Park court covering project, a $71,680 West Main Street sidewalk replacement, and re‑allocation of remaining ARPA funds. It also approved the October 10 payroll of $106,332.90 and vouchers totaling $946,431.71. All motions passed unanimously (6‑0) with Alderman Johnson absent.

• Approved $75,000 Ameren MOA for vehicle electrification (6-0)
• Approved $64,000 Carver Park Court Coverings contract to Petry Kuhne (6-0)
• Approved $1,280,430 Sanitary and Storm Sewer Rehabilitation contract to Hoerr Construction (6-0)
• Approved $71,680 West Main Street Sidewalk Replacement contract to A & R Mechanical Services (6-0)
• Approved re‑allocation of remaining ARPA funds for specified projects (6-0)
• Approved October 10 payroll of $106,332.90 (6-0)
• Approved vouchers payable: $56,835.00 (Oct 8) and $889,596.71 (Oct 14) (6-0)
• Approved meeting minutes and agenda (voice vote, unanimous)

Fire Pension Fund Board of Trustees

The Firemen’s Pension Fund Board of Trustees will hold its regular quarterly meeting. They will review financial reports, approve bill payments and trustee liability insurance renewal, and discuss pension increase proposals for 2026. Additional actions include setting the recording secretary salary, processing new and retiring members, and scheduling future meetings.

• Approve payment of bills – accounts payable (Treasurer’s Report item C)
• Approve trustee liability insurance renewal for 10/01/25 to 10/01/26
• Approve purchase of IPPFA Retirement Guides
• Discuss annual pension increases and disability pension increases for 2026
• Set meeting dates and times for 2026

The trustees unanimously approved the renewal of their liability insurance for the 2025‑2026 year. They also approved the accounts payable for June‑August 2025, accepted the pension payroll reports, and confirmed the retirement of Captain Neil Yelenick. Additional actions included hiring two probationary firefighters, authorizing letters to pensioners for 2026, and setting the recording secretary’s meeting fee. The board set the 2026 meeting schedule and approved purchase of retirement guides.

• Approved liability insurance renewal for 10/01/25‑10/01/26 (5‑0)
• Approved accounts payable June‑August 2025 (5‑0)
• Accepted pension payroll reports for June‑August 2025 (5‑0)
• Accepted retirement of Captain Neil Yelenick (5‑0)
• Hired probationary firefighters Anna Ames and Dawson Cade (5‑0)
• Approved letters to pensioners confirming 2026 eligibility (5‑0)
• Set Recording Secretary salary to $250 per meeting (5‑0)
• Approved 2026 meeting dates and times (5‑0)

Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees

The Danville Police Pension Fund Board will review the Treasurer's report, approve the trustee liability insurance renewal for 10/01/25‑10/01/26, and vote on a military buyback purchase for National Guard members. It will also discuss amending board rules, annual pension and disability pension increases for 2026, and set meeting dates for the next year.

• Approve Trustee Liability Insurance Renewal for 10/01/25 to 10/01/26
• Approve Military Buyback Purchase for National Guard
• Approve Sending Letters to Pensioners in January 2026 confirming eligibility
• Review and possible action regarding cash management (if applicable)
• Discussion on amending board rules and annual pension increases for 2026

The Board of Trustees approved the meeting agenda and the prior meeting minutes by voice vote with all ayes. The trustees accepted the June‑August investment statements and the Treasurer's quarterly report. They approved payment of listed bills for June, July and August. The monthly pension payroll reports for June, July and August were also accepted.

• Approved agenda (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved minutes (voice vote, all ayes)
• Accepted June‑August investment statements (filed)
• Accepted Treasurer's report for June‑August (filed)
• Approved payment of June bills $510.00
• Approved payment of July bills $3,224.72
• Approved payment of August bills $9,182.70
• Accepted monthly pension payroll reports for June, July and August

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners scheduled a regular meeting for Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM in the Mayor’s conference room at 17 W. Main Street, Danville, IL. The meeting was cancelled, so no agenda items will be considered.

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss several administrative items and a specific redevelopment agreement. The body is scheduled to decide on a postponed agreement for the Breese Bar & Grill and the reappointment of a commission member.

• Resolution approving a Redevelopment Agreement between the City of Danville and the Breese Bar & Grill
• Reappointment of Margie Dash to the Danville Public Building Commission
• Acceptance of Treasurer’s Report for March & April 2025
• Review of zoning petitions
• Resolution to release certain closed session minutes

The City Council approved the re‑appointment of Margie Dash to the Public Building Commission, adopted the September and October payrolls, and approved the Schedule of Vouchers Payable totaling $2,505,767.99. It also approved Resolution 2025‑111, a redevelopment agreement with Breese Bar and Grill, and authorized the release of selected closed‑session minutes. All motions passed with recorded vote tallies.

• Re‑appoint Margie Dash to Public Building Commission (majority ayes, 1 nay, 1 absent)
• Approve September and October payrolls ($106,695.20 and $820,743.14) (13‑0, 1 absent)
• Approve Schedule of Vouchers Payable ($2,505,767.99) (13‑0, 1 absent)
• Approve Resolution 2025‑111 redevelopment agreement with Breese Bar and Grill (12‑1, 1 absent)
• Approve release of selected closed‑session minutes (all ayes, 1 abstain, 1 absent)
• Approve closed‑session minutes (11‑2, 1 absent)
• Approve March and April 2025 Treasurer’s Report (all ayes, 1 absent)
• Approve meeting minutes and agenda as presented (voice votes, all ayes, 1 absent)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 2, 2025 was cancelled because there were no voting items. The next regular meeting is set for Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 5:15 PM in the City Council Chambers, lower level of the Robert E. Jones Municipal Building, 17 West Main Street. For questions, contact Mumuchhu Gurung at 431‑2873.

Public Services Committee

The Public Services Committee will vote on an ordinance amendment adding reckless driving and retail‑theft vehicle violations to City Code Section 103.1. It will also approve a three‑year sublease of the Public Safety Building and a three‑year network equipment agreement with Kaseya for $45,519.97. Additional items include approval of August payroll ($746,165.21), vouchers payable ($452,053.05) and a $24,000 budget increase for the Fall Festival.

• Ordinance amendment to add vehicle‑related reckless driving and retail‑theft violations (Section 103.1)
• Resolution approving a 3‑year sublease of the Public Safety Building (Nov 1 2025‑Oct 31 2028)
• Resolution authorizing a 3‑year Kaseya network equipment purchase for $45,519.97
• Approval of August payroll totaling $746,165.21
• Approval of vouchers payable totaling $452,053.05 and a $24,000 increase for the Fall Festival

The committee approved the September 19 payroll of $755,880.64 and the schedule of vouchers payable of $1,241,939.76, each by a 4‑to‑0 vote. Minutes and the agenda for the meeting were also approved by voice vote. No other substantive policy actions were taken.

• Approved September 19 payroll of $755,880.64 (4-0)
• Approved vouchers payable of $1,241,939.76 (4-0)
• Approved minutes of August 26, 2025 meeting (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved agenda for September 23, 2025 meeting (voice vote, all ayes)

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will meet to discuss police department promotions and information. A closed session is scheduled specifically to address a Police Lieutenant promotion.

• Police Lieutenant promotion

City Council

The Danville City Council will consider approving payrolls, vouchers, and a generator purchase for the Mass Transit building. The meeting also includes resolutions regarding fleet insurance, a redevelopment agreement with the Breese Bar and Grill, and a property tax abatement.

• Approval of Payrolls ($746,165.21 for August 22, 2025)
• Approval of Vouchers Payable ($1,312,258.49 for September 2, 2025)
• Resolution: Approving Purchase of a Generator for Danville Mass Transit 8A Building
• Resolution: Approving Redevelopment Agreement between City and Breese Bar and Grill
• Resolution: Authorizing Issuance of Property Tax Abatement

The council approved the September payrolls and a schedule of vouchers totaling $2.24 million. It also approved several resolutions, including a $52,550 generator purchase for the Danville Mass Transit building, renewal of fleet liability insurance, an agreement with the Untouchables Motorcycle Club, a property‑tax abatement in the Enterprise Zone, and a $51,265 professional‑service contract for the Poland Road relocation. The redevelopment agreement with Breese Bar and Grill was postponed to the October 7 meeting. All votes were unanimous (14‑0).

• Approved September payrolls ($772,909 and $109,146.62) (14-0)
• Approved Schedule of Vouchers Payable totaling $2,235,907.86 (14-0)
• Approved purchase of generator for Danville Mass Transit ($52,550) (14-0)
• Approved renewal of fleet liability insurance (14-0)
• Approved agreement with Untouchables Motorcycle Club (vacating alley and road work) (14-0)
• Approved property tax abatement in Enterprise Zone (14-0)
• Approved professional service contract for Poland Road relocation ($51,265) (14-0)
• Postponed redevelopment agreement with Breese Bar and Grill to Oct 7, 2025 (14-0)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider vacating an alley near Washington Street and Commercial Street for the Untouchables Motorcycle Club. The body will also discuss purchasing a generator for the Mass Transit Building and renewing fleet liability insurance.

• Vacate alley for Untouchables Motorcycle Club
• Purchase generator for Mass Transit Building
• Renew fleet liability insurance
• Amend project costs for Elmwood Court Improvements
• Approve redevelopment agreement with Breese Bar and Grill

The Public Works Committee approved a series of contracts and resolutions, all passing unanimously with one member absent. Items included payroll, voucher payments, a transit generator purchase, fleet insurance renewal, an alley vacating agreement, a redevelopment deal, a tax‑abatement resolution, and a sanitary‑relocation service contract. Each motion carried 6‑0 with Alderman Hightower absent.

• Approved September payroll of $772,909.00 (motion carried 6‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved vouchers payable totaling $1,433,695.30 (special runs $5,002.00 and $1,428,693.30) (6‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved purchase of a $52,550 generator for the Danville Mass Transit Building (6‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved renewal of fleet liability insurance (13% increase, $20,000 reduction expected) (6‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved ordinance vacating an alley near Washington & Commercial Streets and agreement with Untouchables Motorcycle Club (6‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved redevelopment agreement with Breese Bar and Grill at 8 E. North Street; city to reimburse $54,000 (26% of costs) (6‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved property‑tax abatement resolution for the Enterprise Zone (6‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved professional service agreement with Clark Dietz, Inc. for Poland Road sanitary relocation, $51,265 (6‑0, 1 absent)

City Council

The council approved electronic attendance for Alderman Ed Butler and adopted the minutes and agenda without dissent. It approved the August payrolls totaling $853,821.67 and the schedule of vouchers payable totaling $1,782,611.54. The body approved a sublease of the Public Safety Building, a $45,519.97 network equipment purchase, an ordinance amending towing and impounding rules, and a $55,000 increase to police secured funds for training and cameras. It also authorized the disposal of two unused police vehicles and accepted a $27,440 award from the Illinois Attorney General.

• Approved electronic attendance for Alderman Ed Butler (voice vote, all ayes, 1 absent)
• Approved August payrolls $746,165.21 and $107,656.46 (13-0, 1 absent)
• Approved Schedule of Vouchers Payable $452,053.05, $18,300.00, $1,312,258.49 (13-0, 1 absent)
• Approved sublease of Public Safety Building (13-0, 1 absent)
• Approved Kaseya network equipment purchase $45,519.97 (13-0, 1 absent)
• Adopted Ordinance 9553 amending towing/impounding rules (11-2, 1 absent)
• Approved $55,000 increase to Police Secured Funds for training and cameras (13-0, 1 absent)
• Approved disposal of two unused police vehicles (13-0, 1 absent)

Public Services Committee

The Public Services Committee approved an amendment to the city code adding reckless driving and retail theft as grounds for towing and impounding vehicles. The vote was 4‑1 with two abstentions. Several other actions were approved, including payroll and voucher payments, a sublease of the Public Safety Building, a network‑equipment contract with Kaseya, a $55,000 increase to police secured funds, and the disposal of two unused police vehicles.

• Approved payrolls $746,165.21 (7‑0)
• Approved vouchers payable $452,053.05 (7‑0)
• Approved 3‑year sublease of Public Safety Building (7‑0)
• Authorized Kaseya network equipment agreement $45,519.97 (7‑0)
• Amended towing ordinance to add reckless driving and retail theft violations (4‑1, 2 abstain)
• Increased Police Secured Funds by $55,000 (7‑0)
• Approved MOU with CRIS Healthy Aging and partners (7‑0)
• Authorized disposal of two unused police Ford Explorers (7‑0)

City Council

The Danville City Council will consider purchasing real estate for economic development, approving a $200,000 security camera system for city parks, and vacating alleys for Heartland Properties, Inc. The meeting will also include the approval of payrolls and vouchers.

• Vacating alleys near 1335 W. Williams Street and 9B W. Williams Street for Heartland Properties, Inc.
• Approving purchase of real estate at 8 E. Pine Street for $70,000 and $74,000
• Awarding RFP #780 for construction of Friendly Town Classroom
• Approving purchase of a tandem dump truck
• Amending FY 2025-2026 budget to reflect increased IHDA HAFHR grant amount

The City Council approved a $1,057,500 increase to the Illinois Housing Development Authority FY25‑26 budget (Resolution 2025‑97). The council also approved the August payrolls, the schedule of vouchers payable, two alley‑vacating ordinances, a $250,741 purchase of a tandem dump truck, a $133,000 construction contract for the Friendly Town Classroom, and a redevelopment agreement with Long John Silver’s LLC. All actions were adopted unanimously with a 12‑to‑0 vote and two aldermen absent.

• Approved August payrolls ($806,499.14 and $116,154.72) (12‑0, 2 absent)
• Approved Schedule of Vouchers Payable totaling $4,222,? (12‑0, 2 absent)
• Approved Ordinance 9551 vacating alley near 1335 W. Williams St (12‑0, 2 absent)
• Approved Ordinance 9552 vacating alley near W. Williams St and Palmer St (12‑0, 2 absent)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑95 purchase of tandem dump truck for $250,741 (12‑0, 2 absent)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑96 award to Reffett Construction for $133,000 classroom project (12‑0, 2 absent)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑97 IHDA FY25‑26 budget increase of $1,057,500 (12‑0, 2 absent)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑98 redevelopment agreement with Long John Silver’s LLC (12‑0, 2 absent)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee approved several expenditures and ordinances, including a $1,057,500 increase to the IHDA FY25‑26 budget for home rehabilitation. It also approved the purchase of a tandem dump truck, construction of the Friendly Town Classroom, and two alley‑vacating ordinances. Payroll and voucher payments for August were authorized as well.

• Approved $1,057,500 IHDA FY25‑26 budget amendment (6‑0)
• Approved $250,741 purchase of a tandem dump truck (6‑0)
• Approved $133,000 construction of the Friendly Town Classroom (6‑0)
• Approved ordinance vacating alley near 1335 W. Williams St. (6‑0)
• Approved ordinance vacating alley near W. Williams St. and Palmer St. (6‑0)
• Approved August 8 payroll of $806,499.14 (6‑0)
• Approved $750,749.06 vouchers payable (6‑0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the meeting agenda and the prior meeting minutes by unanimous voice vote. A public hearing was held for Special Use Permit #268 for a 2.25 MW commercial solar facility, but no motion or vote on the permit was recorded. The commission will consider the permit at a future meeting.

• Agenda approved (unanimous voice vote)
• Minutes of 7/3/2025 approved (unanimous voice vote)
• Special Use Permit #268 discussed; no decision made

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The board approved the minutes from the July 1 regular meeting and the two July special meetings. The agenda for the August 5 meeting was approved. The item labeled Police IX D was tabled. The board entered a closed session to discuss the promotion list, then returned to open session.

• Approved July 1 regular meeting minutes (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved July 21 special meeting minutes (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved July 28 special meeting minutes (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved meeting agenda (voice vote, all ayes)
• Tabled Police IX D agenda item (voice vote, all ayes)
• Entered closed session to discuss promotion list (voice vote, all ayes)
• Returned to open session (voice vote, all ayes)
• Adjourned regular meeting (voice vote, all ayes)

City Council

The Danville City Council confirmed several appointments, adopted payroll and voucher payments, and authorized major purchases including a $200,000 security camera system for city parks. It also approved the purchase of real estate on 8 E. Pine Street and a new engine for a transit bus. All actions were approved by voice vote with no dissenting votes recorded.

• Reappointed Zach Gwinn, Jane Andrews, and Martha Espino to the Danville Public Library Board (voice vote, all ayes, 2 absent)
• Appointed Kayla Son as Deputy City Clerk (voice vote, all ayes, 2 absent)
• Approved July and August payrolls totaling $1,013,442.01 (13‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved schedule of vouchers payable totaling $2,493,512.90 (13‑0, 1 absent)
• Authorized $200,000 security camera system for city parks (13‑0, 1 absent)
• Authorized purchase of real estate at 8 E. Pine Street for $144,000 (13‑0, 1 absent)
• Authorized purchase and installation of a new transit bus engine for $89,564.58 (13‑0, 1 absent)
• Authorized a five‑year broker services agreement with Epic Insurance Brokers (13‑0, 1 absent)

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The board voted to extend a probationary police officer offer to Peyton Sotor, pending required testing. It also approved the order of probationary officers for Brennen Crose, Peyton Sotor, Joseph wilson, and Kristin White. The commissioners entered a closed session, later returned to open session, and then adjourned the meeting. All motions passed by voice vote with all ayes and no nays.

• Extended probationary officer offer to Peyton Sotor (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved order of probationary officers: Brennen Crose, Peyton Sotor, Joseph wilson, Kristin White (voice vote, all ayes)
• Moved to closed session per ILCS 120(2)(c)(1) (voice vote, all ayes)
• Returned to open session (voice vote, all ayes)
• Adjourned the special meeting (voice vote, all ayes)

Public Services Committee

The Public Services Committee unanimously approved several contracts and expenditures, including a five‑year broker services agreement, a three‑year Wazuh security subscription, a three‑year ESRI GIS license, and a $196,797.84 police park camera system. Payrolls for July 18, 2025 and vouchers totaling $2,368,532.72 were also approved. No vote was taken on the transit bus engine purchase, which will be considered at the August 4 city council meeting.

• Approved five‑year broker services agreement with Epic Insurance (5‑0)
• Approved three‑year Wazuh endpoint and cloud protection subscription $10,271.40 (5‑0)
• Approved three‑year ESRI GIS enterprise license $30,200 annually (5‑0)
• Approved purchase of police park camera system $196,797.84 (5‑0)
• Approved payrolls for July 18, 2025 totaling $118,004.21 (5‑0)
• Approved vouchers payable totaling $2,368,532.72 (5‑0)
• Sent purchase of new transit bus engine $89,564.58 to city council (no vote taken)

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Board voted to extend the fire‑fighter position to alternate applicant Anna Ames. The Board also approved two alternate fire‑fighter candidates, Dawson Cade and Kenneth Clarkston III. The Board approved extending probationary police officer offers to Joseph Wilson and Kristin White. The Board authorized moving forward with testing for lateral applicant Brennen Crose and entered and exited a closed session as required.

• Approved extension of fire‑fighter offer to alternate Anna Ames (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved two alternate fire‑fighter candidates: Dawson Cade and Kenneth Clarkston III (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved extension of probationary police officer offers to Joseph Wilson and Kristin White (voice vote, all ayes)
• Authorized moving forward with testing for lateral applicant Brennen Crose (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved amended agenda (voice vote, all ayes)
• Entered closed session per open meetings act (voice vote, all ayes)
• Returned to open session (voice vote, all ayes)
• Adjourned the special meeting (voice vote, all ayes)

City Council

The council approved the meeting minutes and agenda by voice vote. It reappointed Tammy Wilson to the Planning & Zoning Commission and appointed Brittany Morris‑Randle to the Vermilion County Housing Authority Board. The council adopted Ordinance 9544 establishing new zoning application fees (12‑1 vote) and Ordinance 9545 rezoning three parcels from agriculture to General Industrial (13‑0 vote). It also adopted Ordinance 9546 setting development requirements for Bowman Ave and West Newell Rd (13‑0 vote) and approved July payrolls and voucher payments (each 13‑0 vote).

• Approved meeting minutes (voice vote, all ayes, 1 absent)
• Approved agenda (voice vote, all ayes, 1 absent)
• Reappointed Tammy Wilson to Planning & Zoning Commission (voice vote, all ayes, 1 absent)
• Appointed Brittany Morris‑Randle to Vermilion County Housing Authority Board (voice vote, all ayes, 1 absent)
• Adopted Ordinance 9544 establishing zoning application fees (12‑1, 1 absent)
• Adopted Ordinance 9545 rezoning three parcels from agriculture to General Industrial (13‑0, 1 absent)
• Adopted Ordinance 9546 development requirements for Bowman Ave and West Newell Rd (13‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved July payrolls and voucher payments (each 13‑0, 1 absent)

Fire Pension Fund Board of Trustees

The board approved the meeting agenda and the April 16, 2025 minutes. It accepted the Q2 2025 investment statements, treasurer reports, and accounts payable. Board members appointed a new Pension Fund Clerk, set monthly staff salaries, accepted several new pension fund members, processed retirements and deaths, and tabled a discussion on amending board rules.

• Approved meeting agenda (voice vote)
• Approved April 16, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Accepted Q2 2025 investment and treasurer reports (5-0)
• Approved accounts payable for 03/01/25‑05/31/25 (5-0)
• Appointed Chad Busick as Pension Fund Clerk (4-0)
• Set monthly salaries: Clerk $950, Assistant $250, Treasurer’s Assistant $700 (3-0)
• Accepted new Tier 2 members Gage Lange, Dillon Ervin, Bryce Vorick (5-0 each) and Caleb Busick (4-0)
• Tabled discussion on amending board rules

Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees

The Police Pension Fund Board approved the agenda and minutes, elected its officers, approved the Treasurer's quarterly financial report, appointed a clerk, an assistant clerk, and a Treasurer's assistant, and set salaries for the Treasurer ($1,000), Pension Fund Clerk ($950), Assistant Clerk ($250), and Treasurer's Assistant ($700). All motions carried with voice votes; two members abstained on the salary vote.

• Approved agenda (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved minutes (voice vote, all ayes)
• Elected officers: President Patrick Carley, Vice President Glenn Miller, Secretary Kody Kidwell, Assistant Secretary Lisa Monson (roll vote, all ayes)
• Approved Treasurer's Report items A‑D (roll vote, all ayes)
• Appointed Pension Fund Clerk Kody Kidwell (voice vote, all ayes; Kidwell abstained)
• Appointed Assistant to Clerk Lisa Monson (voice vote, all ayes; Monson abstained)
• Appointed Treasurer’s Assistant Amy Schweizer (voice vote, all ayes)
• Set salaries: Treasurer $1,000, Clerk $950, Assistant Clerk $250, Treasurer’s Assistant $700 (roll vote, all ayes; Kidwell and Monson abstained)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee approved several items, including the purchase of new datacenter servers for $83,113.87, a real‑estate purchase at 115 N. Washington for $29,900, and multiple contract awards for road and storm‑sewer work. All approvals were passed by a 6‑to‑0 vote with Alderman Poshard absent.

• Approved minutes of June 10, 2025 (voice vote, all ayes, 1 absent)
• Approved amended agenda (voice vote, all ayes, 1 absent)
• Approved July 3 payroll of $119,375.01 (6‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved vouchers payable totaling $628,941.68 (6‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved purchase of new datacenter servers for $83,113.87 (6‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved purchase of real estate at 115 N. Washington for $29,900 (6‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved ordinance amending Chapter 51 storm and sanitary sewers (6‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved contract for Lynch Road pavement overlay to Cross Construction, Inc. for $233,681.50 (6‑0, 1 absent)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the July 3 agenda and the May 1 minutes by unanimous voice vote. A motion to adjourn the meeting was also passed unanimously. No other items were voted on or decided.

• Approved agenda (All: AYE)
• Approved minutes (All: AYE)
• Adjourned meeting (All: AYE)

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Board approved the minutes of the April 1, 2025 meeting and the agenda by voice vote. It voted to hire two probationary firefighters, Jordan Marino and Kyra Clark, and named Anna Ames and Dawson Cade as alternates. The meeting was then adjourned at 6:02 PM by voice vote.

• Approved April 1, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote, all ayes, no nays)
• Approved agenda (voice vote, all ayes, no nays)
• Approved hiring of probationary firefighters Jordan Marino and Kyra Clark (voice vote, all ayes, no nays)
• Approved alternates Anna Ames and Dawson Cade (voice vote, all ayes, no nays)
• Adjourned regular meeting at 6:02 PM (voice vote, all ayes, no nays)

City Council

The Danville City Council approved several appointments, payroll and voucher payments, and multiple resolutions. Notably, it accepted a $500,000 IHDA Home Repair grant and created Fund 718 for the program. All actions were approved by voice vote or a 13‑to‑0 roll‑call vote with one absent member.

• Reappointed five Historic Preservation and Planning & Zoning commissioners (voice vote, all ayes)
• Appointed Amie Pounds to the David S. Palmer Arena Board (voice vote, all ayes)
• Appointed Rachel Haun as FOIA Officer (voice vote, all ayes)
• Appointed Barry Johnson as Ward 7 Alderman (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved June payrolls totaling $885,567.69 (13‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved vouchers totaling $2,845,684.02 for June 24 and July 1 (13‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑80 for $15,000 fire‑safety cameras (voice vote, all ayes)
• Accepted $500,000 IHDA Home Repair grant and created Fund 718 (13‑0, 1 absent)

Public Services Committee

The Public Services Committee unanimously approved the city’s June payroll of $113,565.49 and the June vouchers payable totaling $643,411.79. It also adopted a resolution to fund an additional workers‑compensation premium for the Illinois Counties Risk Management Trust. Additionally, the committee approved a $15,000 grant to the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation for thermal imaging cameras.

• Approved June 20, 2025 payroll of $113,565.49 (7‑0)
• Approved June 24, 2025 vouchers payable of $643,411.79 (7‑0)
• Approved resolution authorizing additional workers’ compensation premium to ICRMT (7‑0)
• Approved $15,000 grant to Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation for thermal imaging cameras (7‑0)

City Council

The council approved the June 3 meeting minutes and the meeting agenda by voice vote. It appointed Tasha Davis as the City’s Human Relations Administrator with an 11‑aye, 1‑nay vote. The council also concurred in appointing Rachel Haun as City Clerk effective July 1, 2025.

• Approved June 3, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved the meeting agenda (voice vote, all ayes)
• Appointed Tasha Davis as Human Relations Administrator (voice vote 11 ayes, 1 nay)
• Appointed Rachel Haun as City Clerk, effective July 1, 2025 (concurrence)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee approved the purchase of 85 police radios for $111,400.65 and renamed Walz Creek to Dynamic Place. It also approved a Levitt Foundation music grant, the 2025‑2029 CDBG Consolidated Plan, and two alley vacates, while a request to rename Harding Place failed. Payroll and voucher payments for June were also approved.

• Approved purchase of police radios ($111,400.65) – 5 to 0, 1 absent, 1 vacancy
• Renamed Walz Creek to Dynamic Place – 5 to 0, 1 absent, 1 vacancy
• Renaming Harding Place to Christian‑Jhace Cove failed – 3 to 2, 1 absent, 1 vacancy
• Approved Levitt Foundation Music Series Grant – 5 to 0, 1 absent, 1 vacancy
• Approved 2025‑2029 CDBG Consolidated Plan – 5 to 0, 1 absent, 1 vacancy
• Approved alley vacate near 419 & 501 Bensyl Avenue – 5 to 0, 1 absent, 1 vacancy
• Approved alley vacate near 110 Orchard Street – 5 to 0, 1 absent, 1 vacancy
• Approved June payroll of $123,269.90 – 5 to 0, 1 absent, 1 vacancy

City Council

The council voted to accept Alderman Tricia Teague's electronic attendance by telephone. It also approved the May 20, 2025 meeting minutes and the amended agenda that added the Public Works Committee Report. Finally, the mayor announced a vacancy in the Ward 7 Alderman seat and said it will be filled within 60 days.

• Approved electronic attendance for Alderman Tricia Teague (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved minutes of the May 20, 2025 meeting (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved amended agenda adding Public Works Committee Report (voice vote, all ayes)
• Announced vacancy in Ward 7 Alderman seat; Mayor to fill within 60 days

Public Services Committee

The Public Services Committee approved the May payroll of $108,843.81 and vouchers totaling $500.00 and $411,092.46. It also adopted an amendment to the City Fire Code (Chapters 92.01 and 92.02). The committee passed an ordinance regulating public camping and a resolution adding $350,000 to the police department budget.

• Approved May payroll $108,843.81 (5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstention)
• Approved vouchers payable $500.00 and $411,092.46 (6 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved amendment to Fire Code Chapters 92.01 & 92.02 (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Ordinance Regulating Public Camping (6 ayes, 1 nay)
• Approved resolution adding $350,000 to Police Fund 620 (7 ayes, 0 nays)

City Council

The council approved payrolls for May 9 and May 16 totaling $959,091.51 and the schedule of vouchers payable totaling $3,972,341.24. It also adopted a series of public‑works resolutions, including a HUD $850,000 grant for the Madison Neighborhood Revitalization, a $173,259.24 TIF budget increase, a $50,000 Midtown TIF grant, a purchase of a GMC Sierra truck up to $60,000, and an $89,427 cleanup contract. All items were approved unanimously with no opposing votes.

• Approved payrolls $959,091.51 (11‑0, 1 abstention)
• Approved vouchers payable $3,972,341.24 (12‑0)
• Approved HUD $850,000 grant for Madison Neighborhood Revitalization (12‑0)
• Approved $173,259.24 TIF budget increase for Downtown TIF District (12‑0)
• Approved $50,000 Midtown TIF RIP grant for 14 W. Woodbury (12‑0)
• Approved purchase of GMC Sierra service truck up to $60,000 (12‑0)
• Approved $89,427 bid for Model Star Property cleanup (12‑0)
• Approved right‑of‑way at 1 Grace Street for street extension (12‑0)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee approved several routine items, including meeting minutes, the agenda, payroll and vouchers. It also passed resolutions for transit grant paperwork, a right‑of‑way ordinance on Grace Street, a $173,259.24 increase to Downtown TIF grants, and an $850,000 HUD grant for the Madison Neighborhood. All votes were unanimous with two members absent.

• Approved April 8 minutes (voice vote, all ayes, 2 absent)
• Approved amended agenda removing Item 8‑B (voice vote, all ayes, 2 absent)
• Approved May 9 payroll of $112,556.78 (5‑0, 2 absent)
• Approved vouchers payable: $2,716,160.86, $35,600.00, $750,715.64 (5‑0, 2 absent)
• Approved Transit Resolutions 8‑A and 8‑B (5‑0, 2 absent)
• Approved right‑of‑way ordinance for 1 Grace Street (5‑0, 2 absent)
• Approved FY25‑26 budget amendment adding $173,259.24 to Downtown TIF‑RIP grants (5‑0, 2 absent)
• Approved FY25‑26 HUD EDI CPF grant of $850,000 (5‑0, 2 absent)

City Council

The council accepted and placed on file the City of Danville’s FY 2023‑2024 financial statements and audit. It also approved the payrolls for April 17, April 25, and May 2, 2025. Both actions were approved by voice vote (all ayes) and a recorded roll‑call vote of 13‑0 for the payrolls.

• Approved minutes of April 15, 2025 meeting (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved agenda for May 6, 2025 meeting (voice vote, all ayes)
• Accepted FY 2023‑2024 financial statements and audit (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved payrolls of $714,973.36 (April 17), $104,281.05 (April 25), $722,870.64 (May 2) (13‑0, 1 absent)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission approved the May 1 agenda and the February 6 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. A motion was made to approve Major Variance Petition #374 to reduce required parking spaces at 14 W Woodbury St., but the minutes do not record the vote outcome. The commission then voted to adjourn the meeting.

• Approved agenda (motion Troglia, second Wilson, all aye)
• Approved February 6 minutes (motion Savalick, second Wilson, all aye)
• Motion introduced to approve Major Variance #374 (motion Wilson, second Troglia; outcome not recorded)
• Approved adjournment (motion Savalick, second Troglia, all aye)

Public Services Committee

The Public Services Committee approved the April payroll of $714,973.36 and vouchers of $671,564.35, each by a 5‑0 vote. It also approved four fire department resolutions—including the sale of a 1998 Pierce Saber pumper, disposal of a 2000 Ford Interceptor, a CSX community service grant, and a contract for fire services to VA Illiana Healthcare Facilities—each passing 5‑0. All motions had two aldermen absent.

• Approved April payroll $714,973.36 (5-0, 2 absent)
• Approved vouchers payable $671,564.35 (5-0, 2 absent)
• Approved sale of 1998 Pierce Saber pumper truck (5-0, 2 absent)
• Approved disposal of 2000 Ford Interceptor vehicle (5-0, 2 absent)
• Approved CSX Community Service Grant application (5-0, 2 absent)
• Approved contract for fire services to VA Illiana Healthcare Facilities (5-0, 2 absent)

Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees

The trustees approved the meeting agenda and prior minutes by voice vote. They accepted the Treasurer’s financial statements, investment deposits and quarterly payroll reports for December 2024 through February 2025. The board authorized preparation of the annual Department of Insurance report and hired CliftonLarsonAllen to gather the necessary data. Retirements and terminations were accepted, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved meeting agenda (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved Treasurer’s financial reports and quarterly payroll (voice vote, all ayes)
• Authorized preparation of annual Department of Insurance report and data gathering by CliftonLarsonAllen (voice vote, all ayes)
• Accepted retirement of Patrick Bostwick and terminations of Williams Engle, Louise Miller, and Jared Evans (voice vote, all ayes)
• Tabled review of board rules until April meeting
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote, all ayes)

City Council

The City Council approved the minutes from the February 11 and April 1 special and regular meetings as presented. The Council also approved the agenda for the April 15 meeting. Both approvals were done by voice vote with all ayes and no nays recorded.

• Approved minutes of Feb 11 and Apr 1 meetings (voice vote)
• Approved agenda for Apr 15 meeting (voice vote)

Fire Pension Fund Board of Trustees

The Firemen’s Pension Fund Board approved its agenda and minutes, accepted quarterly investment statements, Treasurer’s reports, accounts payable, and pension payroll reports for December 2024 through February 2025. It also hired probationary firefighter Bryce Rudge (Tier II) and accepted his resignation later that month. Finally, the Board authorized CliftonLarsonAllen to prepare the Annual Department of Insurance Report.

• Approved meeting minutes (5-0)
• Accepted FPIF investment statements (5-0)
• Accepted Treasurer's reports for Dec‑Feb 2025 (5-0)
• Approved accounts payable Dec 2024‑Feb 2025 (5-0)
• Approved pension payroll reports Dec‑Feb 2025 (5-0)
• Authorized CliftonLarsonAllen to prepare annual insurance report (5-0)
• Accepted probationary firefighter Bryce Rudge Tier II hire (5-0)
• Accepted probationary firefighter Bryce Rudge Tier II resignation (5-0)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee approved the city payroll of $744,719.11 and the schedule of vouchers payable totaling $965,242.83. It also approved the purchase of a new transit bus engine for $66,278.00, the encumbrance of $145,000 for police radios, and a $225,191.65 contract for the Turtle Run stream stabilization project. The proposed amendment to Chapter 31 on council voting procedures was discussed but no final vote was recorded.

• Approved payroll $744,719.11 (4-0, 3 absent)
• Approved vouchers payable $965,242.83 (4-0, 3 absent)
• Approved purchase of bus engine $66,278.00 (4-0, 3 absent)
• Approved encumbrance of $145,000 for police radios (4-0, 3 absent)
• Approved Turtle Run stream stabilization contract $225,191.65 (4-0, 3 absent)

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners approved the promotion of Eric High to Fire Lieutenant and extended offers to hire four probationary firefighters. It also approved the minutes of the March 4 and March 15 meetings and revised the agenda to include the promotion. A closed session was held to discuss personnel hires and the promotion before the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved promotion of Eric High to Fire Lieutenant (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved hiring offers for four probationary firefighters: Bryce Vorick, Dillon Ervin, Caleb Busick, Jacob Bivert (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved minutes of the regular meeting held March 4, 2025 (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved minutes of the special meeting held March 15, 2025 (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved agenda for the April 1 meeting (voice vote, all ayes)
• Revised agenda to add promotion of a Fire Lieutenant (voice vote, all ayes)
• Closed session on personnel hires and Lieutenant promotion (voice vote, all ayes)
• Adjourned the regular meeting (voice vote, all ayes)

City Council

The council approved the March 18, 2025 meeting minutes and the agenda for the April 1 meeting by voice vote. Mayor Williams appointed Alderman Ludwig as Chairman and Aldermen Mike O’Kane and Sherry Pickering as members of the 2025 Credentials Committee, also confirmed by voice vote.

• Approved March 18, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved April 1, 2025 agenda (voice vote, all ayes)
• Appointed Alderman Ludwig as Chairman of the 2025 Credentials Committee (voice vote, all ayes)
• Appointed Alderman Mike O’Kane to the 2025 Credentials Committee (voice vote, all ayes)
• Appointed Alderman Sherry Pickering to the 2025 Credentials Committee (voice vote, all ayes)

Public Services Committee

The Public Services Committee approved the minutes from the February 25 meeting and the meeting agenda. It then approved the March payroll of $729,105.50 and vouchers payable of $81.00 and $136,980.90. Ordinance amendments for tobacco product regulation and rental housing registration were adopted, and a resolution authorizing the sale of a fire ladder truck to the Village of Tilton for $85,000 was approved.

• Approved minutes of Feb 25 meeting (voice vote)
• Approved agenda (voice vote)
• Approved payroll of $729,105.50 (7-0)
• Approved vouchers payable $81.00 and $136,980.90 (7-0)
• Approved amendment to Chapter 123 tobacco regulation (7-0)
• Approved sale of 1999 Pierce Dash fire ladder truck to Tilton for $85,000 (7-0)
• Approved amendment to rental housing registration ordinance (motion carried)