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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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 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

The council approved Ordinance 9555 establishing an honorary street naming policy, with amendments lowering the fee from $450 to $200 and increasing required signatures to 250 from property owners. The council also approved Ordinance 9556 amending the solar ordinance, several budget amendments, and the 2026 fee schedule for Harrison Park Golf Course. A public hearing on the 2026-2027 budget was held, with concerns raised about library funding cuts.

• Approved Ordinance 9555 honorary street naming policy (8-6, mayor cast tie-breaking vote)
• Amended fee to $200 (8-6)
• Amended signatures to 250 property owners (9-5)
• Approved Ordinance 9556 solar ordinance amendment (14-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-127 Downtown TIF budget amendment (14-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-128 Harrison Park Golf Course fee schedule (14-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-129 Community Reinvestment budget amendment (13-0, 1 absent)
• Approved payrolls totaling $882,477.94 (14-0)

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.

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 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.

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)

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

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)

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)

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)

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.

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)

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)

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

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)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for September 4, 2025, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of voting items.

City Council

The Danville City Council met on September 2, 2025, to conduct routine business including approving payrolls and vouchers, and receiving committee reports. The Public Works Committee advanced several key decisions, including the purchase of a tandem dump truck and the awarding of a classroom construction contract. No zoning petitions were reported.

• Approving purchase of a tandem dump truck from Koenig Equipment for $250,741.00
• Awarding bid #780 for construction of the Friendly Town Classroom to Reffett Construction for $133,000.00
• Amending the IHDA FY25-26 budget to reflect a $1,057,500.00 grant increase
• Approving a redevelopment agreement with Long John Silver’s, LLC
• Vacating alleys near 1335 W. Williams Street and Palmer Street for Heartland Properties, Inc.

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)

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will meet to handle personnel updates for the Fire Department. The board will review promotion lists and swear in two new candidates.

• Creation of new Fire Department lists
• Two Fire Department promotions
• Swearing-in of two new candidates
• Closed session for final assessments of promotion lists

Public Services Committee

The Danville Public Services Committee will meet to approve payrolls, vouchers, and several resolutions, including amendments to the city code regarding public nuisance towing and a three-year IT networking equipment agreement with Kaseya. The committee will also discuss budget performance, risk management reports, and monthly status updates from city departments.

• Amend Danville City Code Section 103.1 to expand towing for public nuisance vehicles
• Approve $10,271.40 three-year agreement with Kaseya for networking equipment
• Authorize disposal of two unused police vehicles
• Approve $200,000 security camera system for city parks using Verkada technology
• Amend Police Secured Funds (606) to cover command staff training

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 committee will hold public hearings on two petitions to vacate alleys near W. Williams Street. Members will also consider resolutions for new city vehicles and a construction contract for a classroom.

• Public hearings for alley vacations near 1335 W. Williams Street and W. Williams Street/Palmer Street
• Resolution to purchase a tandem dump truck
• Resolution to purchase pickup trucks for the Solid Waste Lead Worker and Yard Waste Site Manager
• Resolution awarding RFP #780 for Construction of Friendly Town Classroom
• Budget amendment to reflect increased IHDA HAFHR grant amount

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 will hold a public hearing regarding a request from Danville IL 1, LLC. The petitioner is seeking a permit to operate a commercial solar energy facility.

• Special Use Permit #268 for a 2.25 MWAC Commercial Solar Energy Facility at PIN 23-14-400-002

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

City Council

The City Council will discuss several service agreements, including IT security and insurance brokerage. The body is also considering the purchase of real estate for economic development and the installation of a new transit bus engine.

• Purchase of real estate at 8 E Pine Street for economic development
• Five-year broker services agreement with Epic Insurance Brokers and Consultants
• Three-year agreement with Wazuh for endpoint and cloud protection
• Purchase of a security camera system for City of Danville Parks
• Purchase and installation of a new engine for a transit bus

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 of Fire & Police Commissioners will meet to finalize the Sergeant and Lieutenant lists for the Police Department. The board will discuss promotion selection and schedules and vote on the approval of the new promotion list.

• Finalization of Police Sergeant and Lieutenant lists
• Approval of the new police promotion list
• Discussion of promotion selection and schedule
• Closed session for final assessments of promotion lists

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)

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will meet to discuss police department information and a request for an additional appointment. The meeting includes a closed session for police interviews.

• Request for additional appointment by Police Chief Yates
• Closed session for police interviews

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 will consider several service agreements and equipment purchases. The meeting includes a proposal to acquire real estate for economic development and a budget amendment.

• Ordinance to purchase real estate at 8 E Pine Street for economic development
• Resolution for a five-year broker services agreement with Epic Insurance Brokers and Consultants
• Resolution for a three-year agreement with Wazuh for endpoint and cloud protection
• Resolution to purchase a security camera system for City of Danville Parks
• Resolution to purchase and install a new engine for a transit bus

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 of Fire and Police Commissioners will meet to receive information from the Fire and Police departments. The meeting includes a closed session for police interviews.

• Police department information from Chief Yates
• Fire department information
• Closed session for police interviews

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)

Fire Pension Fund Board of Trustees

The Firemen’s Pension Fund Board of Trustees will meet to elect a President, Vice President, and Secretary. The board will also appoint and set salaries for the Pension Fund Clerk, Assistant to the Clerk, and Treasurer’s Assistant.

• Election of Board President, Vice President, and Secretary
• Appointment and salary setting for Pension Fund Clerk and assistants
• Approval of accounts payable
• Review of Firefighters’ Pension Investment Fund (FPIF) statements
• Discussion on amending Board rules

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 Board of Trustees will meet to elect its officers and appoint staff roles including the Pension Fund Clerk and Treasurer's Assistant. The board will also determine the salaries for these positions and review investment statements.

• Election of President, Vice President, Secretary, and Assistant Secretary
• Appointment and salary setting for Pension Fund Clerk, Assistant to Pension Fund Clerk, and Treasurer’s Assistant
• Discussion of military buyback purchase for Officer Stonewall
• Review of IPOPIF investment statements and accounts payable
• Discussion on amending board rules

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)

City Council

The City Council will discuss purchasing real estate at 115 N. Washington for redevelopment and awarding contracts for pavement and storm water improvements. The body is also considering zoning amendments and updates to municipal employee compensation.

• Purchase of real estate at 115 N. Washington for potential 10A Redevelopment
• Contract award for Bid 779 Lynch Road Pavement Overlay
• Contract award for Bid 781 Poland Road Storm Water Improvements
• Purchase of new DataCenter Servers from Heartland Business Systems
• Ordinance amending Section 39.07 of the City Code regarding municipal employee compensation

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)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will discuss infrastructure contracts, IT equipment purchases, and city code amendments. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding the 2024 CDBG Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report.

• Ordinance to purchase real estate at 115 N. Washington for potential redevelopment
• Resolution to purchase new datacenter servers from Heartland Business Systems
• Contract award for BID 779 Lynch Road Pavement Overlay
• Contract award for BID 781 Poland Road Storm Sewer Improvements
• Ordinance amending Chapter 51 of the City Code regarding industrial sanitary sewer discharges

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 will hold public hearings on three city-requested zoning changes. These include a rezoning of agricultural land for industrial use and amendments to zoning fees and development restrictions.

• Zoning Petition #306: Rezoning 278.37 acres (PINs 18-10-300-005, 18-09-400-004, 18-16-200-014) from AG-Agriculture to I2-General Industrial
• Zoning Petition #305: Adding a $125 fee for Zoning Compliance/Verification Letters to Chapter 150.189
• Zoning Petition #307: Removing a clause that limits non-residential development along Bowman Ave and West Newell Road

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 will discuss new hire interviews for the Police and Fire Departments. The meeting includes reviews of police vehicle equipment and the new car budget.

• New car budget
• Standard vehicle equipment for police
• Police Department new hire and command staff interviews
• Fire Department new hire discussion
• Advancement testing and other department regulations

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 City Council will consider several personnel appointments, including a new Ward 7 Alderman and a FOIA Officer. The body is also reviewing budget amendments and grants for home repair and accessibility.

• Appointment of Barry Johnson as Ward 7 Alderman
• Appointment of Rachel Haun as FOIA Officer
• Resolution to accept an IHDA Home Repair and Accessibility Program grant
• Resolution to create Fund 718 and amend the FY 2025-2026 Budget for IHDA HRAP Round 2
• Resolution for additional Worker’s Compensation Premium to Illinois 10A Risk Management Trust

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 committee will discuss authorizing additional worker's compensation premiums for 2024 payroll audit adjustments. Members will also consider a resolution to approve a grant application to the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation.

• Resolution for additional Worker’s Compensation Premium to Illinois Counties Risk Management Trust (ICRMT)
• Resolution approving application to the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation
• Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Cash Flow & Budget Performance Report
• November & December 2024 Treasurer’s Report & Bank Reconciliation

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 City Council will vote on renaming two streets and awarding several public works contracts for pavement and sidewalk improvements. The body is also reviewing the 2025-2029 CDBG Consolidated Plan and appointing a new City Clerk and Human Relations Administrator.

• Renaming Harding Place to Christian-Jhace Cove and Walz Creek to Dynamic Place
• Vacating alleys near 419-501 Bensyl Ave. and 110 Orchard Street
• Awarding contracts for 2025 Parking Lot Sealing, Midtown TIF Sidewalk Improvements, Seal Coat, and Cape Seal
• Approval of the 2025-2029 CDBG Consolidated Plan and 2025 CDBG Annual Action Plan
• Purchase of police radios from Mobile Communications America

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 committee will hold public hearings on alley vacations and the 2025-2029 CDBG Consolidated Plan. Members will also consider awarding several infrastructure contracts and approving street name changes.

• Public hearings for alley vacations near 419-501 Bensyl Ave. and 110 Orchard St.
• Proposed street name changes from Harding Place to Christian-Jhace Cove and Walz Creek to Dynamic Place
• Contract awards for 2025 Parking Lot Sealing, Midtown TIF Sidewalk Improvements, Seal Coat, and Cape Seal
• Professional service agreements for Bridge Roadway Design and a Grade Crossing and Rail Consolidation Study
• Resolution to purchase police radios from Mobile Communications America

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

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for June 5, 2025, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of voting items.

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The regular meeting scheduled for June 3, 2025, has been cancelled.

City Council

The City Council will discuss ordinances to regulate public camping and amend the City Fire Code. The body will also consider budget amendments related to the IHDA Strong Communities Program and a police department donation.

• Ordinance regulating public camping within corporate boundaries
• Ordinance amending Chapter 92.01 and 92.02 of the City Fire Code
• Resolution to amend FY2025-26 Police Department Budget (Fund 620) for a donation
• Resolution to amend FY2025-26 Budget for IHDA Strong Communities Program grant
• Announcement of a vacancy in the Ward 7 Alderman seat

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 committee will discuss proposed ordinances to regulate public camping and amend the City Fire Code. The meeting also includes a resolution to accept a donation for the Police Department's Friendly Town Preservation Fund.

• Ordinance regulating public camping within corporate boundaries
• Ordinance amending Chapter 92.01 and 92.02 of the City Fire Code
• Resolution to accept a donation and amend the FY2025-26 Police Department (021) Budget
• Review of Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Cash Flow & Budget Performance Report

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 City Council will discuss several Public Works resolutions, including budget amendments for the Downtown TIF District and a HUD Economic Development Initiative grant. The body is also considering the purchase of a service truck and playground equipment for Elmwood Park.

• Ordinance for right-of-way acceptance at 1 Grace Street for extension to Main Street
• Budget amendment for Fund 122 (Downtown TIF District)
• Midtown TIF RIP Grant application for 14 W. Woodbury
• Purchase of 2025 GMC Sierra Service Truck for Building Maintenance
• Purchase of playground equipment for Elmwood Park

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 committee will discuss public transportation grant agreements and an ordinance to provide public transportation. The meeting includes proposals for TIF budget amendments, right-of-way acceptance at 1 Grace Street, and various equipment purchases.

• Right-of-way acceptance at 1 Grace Street for extension to Main Street
• Budget amendments for Downtown TIF District and HUD Economic Development Initiative grant
• Midtown TIF RIP Grant Application for 14 W. Woodbury
• Purchase of 2025 GMC Sierra Service Truck and Elmwood Park playground equipment
• Bid #774 for cleanup and restoration of the Model Star Property

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)

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The regular meeting of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners scheduled for May 6, 2025, has been cancelled. No business was conducted.

City Council

The Danville City Council will vote on several resolutions and an ordinance, including amending the rental registration chapter and authorizing the sale of a fire truck. They will also consider a development agreement with Taylor Construction and Design, a highway authority agreement with S.M.S. Oil Company, and subdivision plats for Kirchner Danville. The meeting includes a closed session and the swearing-in of newly elected aldermen.

• Ordinance amending Chapter 163 rental registration
• Resolution authorizing sale of 1998 Pierce Saber Pumper Truck
• Resolution approving contract for fire services to VA Illiana Healthcare
• Resolution approving development agreement with Taylor Construction and Design
• Resolution approving preliminary and final subdivision plats for Kirchner Danville Subdivision

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 Danville Area Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Major Variance request from Powell Properties to reduce the required parking from 13 to 7 spaces at 14 W Woodbury St. The commission will also consider approving the agenda and minutes from a previous meeting. The commission is advisory to the City Council.

• Public hearing: Major Variance #374 – Powell Properties requests reducing required parking from 13 to 7 spaces at 14 W Woodbury St.

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 committee will consider an ordinance amending Chapter 163 (Rental Registration), resolutions authorizing the sale of a 1998 Pierce Saber pumper truck and disposal of an unused fire department vehicle, an application to CSX for a community service grant, a contract for fire services to VA Illiana Healthcare facilities, preliminary and final subdivision plats for the Kirchner Danville Subdivision, and a highway authority agreement with S.M.S. Oil Company. Routine items include payroll, vouchers, and departmental reports.

• Ordinance amending Chapter 163 (Rental Registration) – paperwork to follow
• Resolution authorizing sale of 1998 Pierce Saber Pumper Truck
• Resolution authorizing disposal of unused Fire Department fleet vehicle – Car 22
• Resolution approving preliminary and final subdivision plats for Kirchner Danville Subdivision
• Resolution approving highway authority agreement between City of Danville and S.M.S. Oil Company, Inc.

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 board will consider routine pension fund business, including accepting financial statements from the Illinois Police Officers’ Pension Investment Fund, approving bill payments, and reviewing monthly payroll reports. Trustees will also authorize preparation of the annual Department of Insurance report and discuss board member certification and rules. No specific new applicants, retirements, or disability cases are listed for action.

• Accept IPOPIF financial statements
• Approve payment of bills – accounts payable
• Authorize CliftonLarsonAllen to gather data for annual Department of Insurance report
• Review board member certification and hours of education
• Process new applicants, retirements, or disability hearings if any

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 Danville City Council will meet to decide on three major contracts: a new engine for Transit Bus 8A, the Turtle Run Stream Stabilization Project, and an amended contract for Dines Machine and Manufacturing. The council will also discuss police radio purchases and a proposed ordinance change to meeting procedures.

• Award bid #770 for Purchase and Installation of New Engine for Transit 8A Bus ($ amount not specified)
• Award bid #771 – Turtle Run Stream Stabilization Project ($ amount not specified)
• Amend contract for Bid #757 Dines Machine and Manufacturing and adjust FY24-25 budget for Fund 121-TIF East Voorhees ($ amount not specified)
• Encumber funds within the Police Department FY 2024-2025 budget for purchase of police radios ($ amount not specified)
• Amend Chapter 31 City Council Meetings and Procedures (Ordinance)

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 Danville Firemen's Pension Fund Board of Trustees will hold a regular quarterly meeting rescheduled to April 16, 2025. The agenda includes approving minutes, the treasurer's report and payment of bills, authorizing preparation of the annual Department of Insurance report, discussing the FPIF examination, and processing new applicants, retirements, and disability applications. No major policy changes or large expenditures are up for decision at this procedural meeting.

• Accept and place on file FPIF financial statements and treasurer's reports
• Approve payment of bills – accounts payable
• Authorize preparation of annual Department of Insurance report and authorize CliftonLarsonAllen to gather data
• Discussion regarding FPIF examination
• Process new applicants, retirements, and disability applications

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)

Fire Pension Fund Board of Trustees

The regular meeting scheduled for April 8, 2025, has been cancelled. It is rescheduled for Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.

Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees

The Danville Policemen's Pension Fund Board of Trustees meeting scheduled for April 8, 2025 has been cancelled and rescheduled to April 16, 2025 at the same time and location. No other business was on the agenda.

• Meeting cancelled and rescheduled to Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at Robert E. Jones Municipal Building, 17 W. Main St.

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider resolutions awarding Bid #770 for a new transit bus engine and Bid #771 for the Turtle Run Stream Stabilization Project. It will also discuss a resolution to encumber police department budget funds for new radios and an ordinance amending City Council meeting procedures. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes, payroll, and vouchers.

• Resolution awarding Bid #770 for purchase and installation of new engine for transit bus
• Resolution awarding contract for Bid #771 – Turtle Run Stream Stabilization Project
• Resolution to encumber funds from Police Department FY2024-25 budget to FY2025-26 for police radios
• Ordinance amending Chapter 31 City Council meetings and procedures
• Approval of payroll and vouchers payable

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)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The April 3, 2025 meeting of the Danville Planning & Zoning Commission has been cancelled due to a lack of voting items. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 1, 2025.

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will meet to discuss the interview process and testing updates. The meeting includes a closed session specifically to address the hiring of four firefighters.

• Closed session for the hire of four firefighters
• Discussion of interview process and testing updates
• Employment reimbursement for withdrawing

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 Danville City Council will consider ordinances updating tobacco product regulations and rental registration, along with resolutions authorizing the sale of a 1999 fire ladder truck to Tilton and opposing the reopening of the Danville Correctional Center's firing range. They will also appropriate MFT funds for street maintenance and Voorhees Street bridge projects, award a contract for Commercial and Washington roadway improvements, and approve the purchase of a new dump truck. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes, payrolls, and vouchers.

• Ordinance amending Chapter 123 (Tobacco Products Regulation)
• Ordinance amending Chapter 163 (Rental Registration)
• Resolution authorizing sale of 1999 Pierce Dash 75-foot ladder truck to Village of Tilton
• Resolution opposing Danville Correctional Center's motion to vacate injunction restoring firing range
• Resolution appropriating MFT funds for Voorhees Street Bridge over Lick Creek (Phase 1 and Phase II engineering)

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 Danville Public Services Committee will discuss and potentially vote on several ordinances and resolutions at its March 25, 2025 meeting. Key items include amendments to tobacco product regulation and rental registration ordinances, a resolution opposing the Danville Correctional Center's firing range motion, and multiple street and bridge improvement projects funded by Motor Fuel Tax. The committee will also consider the sale of a 1999 fire apparatus to the Village of Tilton and award a contract for roadway improvements.

• Ordinance amending Chapter 123 of city code on tobacco products regulation
• Ordinance amending Chapter 163 on rental registration
• Resolution opposing Danville Correctional Center's motion to vacate permanent injunction/restore firing range
• Resolution authorizing sale of 1999 Pierce Dash fire apparatus (75-foot ladder truck) to Village of Tilton
• Resolution awarding contract for Bid #769 – Commercial and Washington Roadway Improvements

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)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the 2025 contractor fee schedule for the Yard Waste Facility and the 2025 fee schedule for the Danville Aquatics Center. The body will also consider a Midtown TIF RIP grant application for 611 Oak Street.

• 2025 Contractor Fee Schedule for the City of Danville Yard Waste Facility
• 2025 Fee Schedule for Danville Aquatics Center
• Midtown TIF RIP Grant Application for 611 Oak Street
• Appointment of Betty Seidel to the Danville Public Library Board

The Danville City Council approved the 2025 contractor fee schedule for the yard waste facility, the 2025 fee schedule for the Danville Aquatics Center, and a Midtown TIF RIP grant application for Vermilion Millworks, LLC (611 Oak Street) with a 50% reimbursement not to exceed $50,000. All motions passed 12-0 with two aldermen absent. The council also approved payrolls and vouchers, and appointed Betty Seidel to the Danville Public Library Board. No zoning petitions were reported.

• Approved payrolls for March 7 and March 14, 2025 (12-0)
• Approved schedule of vouchers payable for March 11 and March 18, 2025 (12-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-34: 2025 Contractor Fee Schedule for Yard Waste Facility (12-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-35: 2025 Fee Schedule for Danville Aquatics Center (12-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-36: Midtown TIF RIP Grant for Vermilion Millworks, LLC up to $50,000 (12-0)
• Appointed Betty Seidel to Danville Public Library Board (voice vote, all ayes)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will vote on resolutions setting 2025 fee schedules for the City of Danville Yard Waste Facility and the Danville Aquatics Center, and consider a grant application for the Midtown TIF RIP at 611 Oak Street. The meeting also includes routine approvals of payrolls, vouchers, and minutes, followed by a closed session.

• Resolution approving 2025 Contractor Fee Schedule for City of Danville Yard Waste Facility
• Resolution approving 2025 Fee Schedule for Danville Aquatics Center
• Resolution approving a Midtown TIF RIP Grant Application for 611 Oak Street
• Public Transportation Monthly Report (January 2025 ridership and revenue)
• NPDES Annual Update

The Public Works Committee approved the 2025 Contractor Fee Schedule for the Yard Waste Facility, changing fees to $20 per pickup bed, $100 for trucks with sides or trailers, and $400 for semi loads, with separate pricing for wood/brush vs. leaves/grass. The committee also approved the 2025 Danville Aquatics Center fee schedule, which includes free admission for kids 3 and under, season passes, and pool rentals with a $100 lifeguard fee. Additionally, a Midtown TIF RIP Grant application for 611 Oak Street (Vermilion Millworks, LLC) was approved for a 50% reimbursement up to $50,000. All votes were 5-0 with 2 absent.

• Approved 2025 Contractor Fee Schedule for Yard Waste Facility (5-0)
• Approved 2025 Fee Schedule for Danville Aquatics Center (5-0)
• Approved Midtown TIF RIP Grant application for 611 Oak Street, Vermilion Millworks, LLC, up to $50,000 (5-0)
• Approved payroll for March 7, 2025, of $716,770.13 (5-0)
• Approved vouchers payable for March 11, 2025, of $766,824.24 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of February 11, 2025, and agenda (voice vote)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The March 6, 2025 meeting of the Danville Planning & Zoning Commission has been cancelled due to a lack of voting items. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 3, 2025.

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will hold a routine meeting to approve minutes and agenda, receive updates from the police and fire chiefs, and enter closed session for personnel matters. Specific business includes selecting interview questions for upcoming police interviews and discussing promotional testing scheduled for April 12, 2025.

• Select interview questions for police interviews
• Discuss promotional testing held on April 12, 2025
• Closed session under Open Meetings Act for personnel
• Public input opportunity
• Approval of minutes and agenda

The Danville Board of Fire and Police Commissioners held a regular meeting, approving the January 7, 2025 minutes and the agenda. They discussed upcoming police interviews on March 15, 2025, with ten candidates and approval to hire up to six. No formal decisions were made beyond the minutes and agenda approvals.

• Approved minutes of January 7, 2025 meeting (all ayes)
• Approved agenda (all ayes)

City Council

The City Council will discuss and vote on zoning petitions and ordinances regarding medicinal and adult-use cannabis and cannabis consumption facilities. The meeting also includes reports from the Public Services and Public Works committees regarding city policy and infrastructure.

• Zoning Petition #303 regarding Medicinal/Adult Use Cannabis
• Ordinance No. 9530 regarding Cannabis Consumption Facilities
• Contract award for Harrison Park Clubhouse exterior renovation
• Intergovernmental Agreements with School District 118 for resource officers and security access
• Application for Illinois Department of Transportation STEP Grant

The Danville City Council voted 9-5 to reconsider a previously failed zoning ordinance that would allow a cannabis consumption lounge at Seven Point dispensary, then approved the zoning change 9-5. The council also approved the related consumption facility ordinance 14-0 with an amendment requiring tamper-evident seals on cannabis leaving the facility. Several other routine items were approved, including payroll, vouchers, and various resolutions.

• Motion to reconsider failed zoning ordinance for cannabis consumption lounge approved (9-5)
• Ordinance No. 9533 amending zoning code for medicinal/adult-use cannabis approved (9-5)
• Ordinance No. 9530 amending Chapter 91 for cannabis consumption facility approved (14-0)
• Amendment requiring tamper-evident seals on cannabis leaving facility approved (14-0)
• Payrolls totaling $802,677.34 approved (13-0, 1 absent)
• Schedule of Vouchers Payable totaling $1,165,757.21 approved (13-0, 1 absent)
• Fire station construction professional services agreement with Dewberry Architects approved (13-0, 1 absent)
• Resolution authorizing compensation chart updates and budget amendments approved (14-0)

Public Services Committee

The Public Services Committee will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including amendments to the city's financial and purchasing policies, a fire station construction project agreement, and multiple police department resolutions such as a memorandum of understanding with the ATF and intergovernmental agreements with School District 118. Other items include updates to employee compensation and a rental registration ordinance amendment.

• Ordinance amending Section 30.08 (Financial Policy) and Section 30.02 (Purchasing Policy)
• Resolution to amend fire division budget and approve professional services for fire station construction
• Ordinance amending Chapter 163 Rental Registration
• Police resolutions: MOU with ATF, STEP grant, vehicle purchase, IGAs with School District 118 for security feeds, SROs, and reciprocal reporting
• Resolutions authorizing compensation chart updates and budget amendments for Engineering and Longevity

The Public Services Committee approved several items, including a professional services agreement with Dewberry Architects for fire station programming services, a resolution to create fire station and training facility funds, and a police vehicle purchase. The committee also approved a contract for the Harrison Park Clubhouse exterior renovation, an ATF memorandum of understanding, and three intergovernmental agreements with School District 118. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved $55,925 fire station programming services agreement with Dewberry Architects (7-0)
• Approved resolution creating Fire Station and Fire Training Facilities funds from $55,000 truck sale (7-0)
• Approved $24,000 police vehicle purchase and disposal of unused vehicle (7-0)
• Approved ATF memorandum of understanding (7-0)
• Approved three intergovernmental agreements with School District 118 (7-0)
• Approved $258,690.61 Harrison Park Clubhouse exterior renovation contract to McDowell Builders (7-0)
• Approved ordinance amending financial policy section 30.08 (7-0)
• Approved ordinance amending purchasing policy section 30.02 (7-0)

City Council

The Danville City Council will vote on several ordinances and resolutions, including amendments to zoning codes for medicinal/adult-use cannabis and solar energy systems, property purchases for sewer and community improvement, and code amendments for cannabis consumption facilities, commercial solar projects, and historic preservation. The council will also consider contracts for pump station improvements, riverfront trail design, sewer rehabilitation, and emergency repairs, as well as an application for housing rehabilitation funds. A traffic study discussion is scheduled for the Public Services Committee.

• Resolution amending Danville City Code Chapter 150 (Zoning Code) for medicinal/adult-use cannabis (Petition #303)
• Resolution amending Danville City Code Chapter 150 (Zoning Code) for solar energy systems (Petition #304)
• Ordinance approving purchase of real estate at 18 E. 5th for sanitary sewer alignment along Jefferson Street
• Ordinance approving purchase of real estate at 125 N. Vermilion St. for community improvement and amending FY24-25 Fund 310 budget
• Resolution amending contract for Lakeside Drive, Eastgate Drive, & Woodland Trace Pump Station improvements

The City Council voted 7-5 to reject an ordinance amending the zoning code to allow medicinal/adult-use cannabis consumption lounges (Zoning Petition #303). A related ordinance establishing regulations for such facilities (Ordinance No. 9530) was approved 9-3, but it is null and void without the zoning change. The council also approved several other items, including property purchases, solar project ordinances, and professional service agreements.

• Cannabis consumption lounge zoning amendment (Petition #303) failed (7-5, 2 absent)
• Cannabis consumption facility regulations (Ordinance 9530) approved (9-3, 2 absent) — null and void without zoning change
• Solar energy zoning amendment (Ordinance 9527) approved (12-0, 2 absent)
• Purchase of real estate at 18 E. 5th St. for sewer alignment approved (12-0, 2 absent)
• Purchase of real estate at 125 N. Vermilion St. for community improvement approved (12-0, 2 absent)
• Commercial solar projects code amendment (Ordinance 9531) approved (12-0, 2 absent)
• Historic preservation code amendment (Ordinance 9532) approved (12-0, 2 absent)
• Riverfront Trail concept design agreement with Lochmueller Group approved (12-0, 2 absent)

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Danville City Council. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items, followed by a closed session pursuant to state law to discuss specific personnel. No public votes on ordinances, contracts, or other substantive matters are scheduled.

• Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/(2)(c)(1) for specific personnel discussion

The Danville City Council met in special session, approved the agenda, and heard public comment regarding the termination of Human Relations Administrator Sandra Finch. The council then voted 9-2 to enter closed session to discuss specific employees, with no action taken afterward. The meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions.

• Approved meeting agenda as presented (voice vote, all ayes)
• Moved to closed session under Section 2(c)(1) to discuss specific employees (9-2, 3 absent)
• Returned to open session (voice vote, all ayes)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote, all ayes)

Public Works Committee

The committee will discuss the purchase of real estate at 18 E. 5th Street and 125 N. Vermilion St. Members will also consider amendments to city codes regarding cannabis consumption facilities, commercial solar projects, and historic preservation.

• Purchase of real estate at 18 E. 5th Street for sanitary sewer alignment
• Purchase of real estate at 125 N. Vermilion St. for community improvement
• Amendments to City Code Chapters 91 (Cannabis), 155 (Solar), and 160 (Historic Preservation)
• Professional service agreement for Riverfront Trail Concept Design
• Emergency repairs to Yard Waste Horizontal Grinder

The Public Works Committee approved an ordinance to regulate cannabis consumption lounges (Chapter 91) by a 4-2 vote, with Aldermen Wands and Butler dissenting. The committee also approved several property purchases and contracts, including a $25,000 sewer alignment property, an $85,000 community improvement property, and a $169,805 riverfront trail design agreement. All other items passed unanimously with one absence.

• Approved ordinance for cannabis consumption facility regulation (4-2)
• Approved $25,000 purchase of 18 E. 5th St. for sewer alignment (6-0)
• Approved $85,000 purchase of 125 N. Vermilion St. for community improvement (6-0)
• Approved ordinance amending Chapter 155 for commercial solar projects (6-0)
• Approved ordinance amending Chapter 160 for historic preservation (6-0)
• Approved $63,231.44 contract amendment for pump station improvements (6-0)
• Approved $169,805 riverfront trail design agreement with Lochmueller Group (6-0)
• Approved $240,600 sewer rehabilitation program with RUN Group (6-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two proposed zoning text amendments: one to revise regulations for medicinal and adult-use cannabis facilities, and another to update rules for solar energy systems. The commission is advisory to the city council and will also approve previous meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on Zoning Petition #303 – Zoning Text Amendment to Chapter 150.090 (B) (Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis)
• Public hearing on Zoning Petition #304 – Zoning Text Amendment to Chapter 150.048 (Solar Energy Systems)

The Danville Planning & Zoning Commission voted unanimously to approve Zoning Petition #303, a text amendment to Chapter 150.090(B) removing the sentence that prohibited on-site cannabis consumption, allowing a consumption lounge at Seven Point. The commission also approved Zoning Petition #304, a text amendment to Chapter 150.048 for solar energy systems, adding regulations such as setbacks and requiring special use permits in I-1 and I-2 zones. Both recommendations will go to the City Council for final approval.

• Approved Zoning Petition #303 to remove prohibition on on-site cannabis consumption (7-0)
• Approved Zoning Petition #304 to amend solar energy systems regulations (7-0)
• Heard presentation from Seven Point on proposed cannabis consumption lounge
• Tabled no items; all agenda items approved

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Danville Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will meet on February 4, 2025. They are expected to discuss a physical agility test scheduled for February 8 for new police hires and consider changing the medical clearance form language in the board's rules. The board may also enter closed session for personnel matters.

• Physical agility test for new police hires on February 8, 2025
• Proposed change to verbiage in Rules of the Board for medical clearance form
• Police Chief Yates providing information on police department items
• Fire Chief Marcott providing information on fire department items
• Closed session under Open Meetings Act sections 2c(1) and 2(c)(2)

The Danville Board of Fire and Police Commissioners approved an amendment to Article III, Section 2.6G of the Fire and Police rules, replacing 'doctor' with 'qualified medical practitioner'. The board also approved the January 7, 2025 minutes and the meeting agenda. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports from police and fire chiefs on hiring, testing, and equipment.

• Approved amendment to Article III, Section 2.6G replacing 'doctor' with 'qualified medical practitioner' (all ayes)
• Approved minutes of January 7, 2025 regular meeting (all ayes)
• Approved meeting agenda (all ayes)

City Council

The Danville City Council will vote on several resolutions from the Public Services and Public Works committees, including contracts for auditing services, fire investigation and records management software, and a police vehicle purchase. They will also consider accepting a CDBG housing rehabilitation contract at 301 S. Griffin Street and a TIF grant application for 25 N. Franklin Street. A traffic study discussion is scheduled under items of information.

• Resolution authorizing auditing services
• Resolution awarding contract for Blazestack Fire Investigation Case Management Software subscription
• Resolution awarding contract for First Due Fire and EMS Records Management Software subscription
• Resolution authorizing purchase of a police department vehicle and disposal of unused vehicle
• Resolution accepting CDBG Housing Rehabilitation contract at 301 S. Griffin Street

The Danville City Council approved a Western Gateway TIF grant for Cedar and Smoke LLC, a new cigar lounge and bar at 25 N. Franklin St., with a 50% reimbursement of eligible renovation costs up to $50,000. The vote was 9-3, with three aldermen opposed due to concerns about the location near residential areas and the use of TIF funds. The council also approved several other resolutions, including contracts for financial audits, fire department software, a police vehicle purchase, and a retirement healthcare funding plan.

• Approved $145,656 audit services contract with CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (12-0)
• Approved Blazestack fire investigation software contract (12-0)
• Approved First Due fire and EMS records management software contract (12-0)
• Approved $22,500 police vehicle purchase with trade-in (12-0)
• Approved NPPFA retirement healthcare funding plan (12-0)
• Approved NPPFA 457 deferred compensation plan for police command (12-0)
• Approved $50,000 TIF grant for Cedar and Smoke LLC at 25 N. Franklin St. (9-3)
• Approved CDBG housing rehabilitation contract at 301 S. Griffin St. (12-0)

Public Services Committee

The Public Services Committee will consider resolutions authorizing the purchase of a police vehicle and disposal of an unused vehicle, awarding contracts for fire investigation and records management software, and accepting a contract for a CDBG housing rehabilitation project at 301 S. Griffin Street. The meeting also includes approval of payrolls, vouchers, and several monthly reports from city departments.

• Resolution authorizing purchase of a police department vehicle and disposal of unused vehicle
• Resolution awarding contract for Blazestack Fire Investigation Case Management Software
• Resolution awarding contract for First Due Fire and EMS Records Management Software
• Resolution accepting contract for CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Project at 301 S. Griffin Street
• Resolution approving a Western Gateway TIF RIP Grant Application for 25 N. Franklin St. and FY24-25 budget amendment

The Public Services Committee approved several resolutions, including a $145,656 audit services contract with CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, a Blazestack fire investigation software subscription, a First Due fire records management software contract, a police vehicle purchase with trade-in, a retirement healthcare funding plan, a 457 deferred compensation plan, a CDBG housing rehabilitation contract for 301 W. Griffin Street, and a Western Gateway TIF grant application for 25 N. Franklin St. All votes were 6-0 with one absent. The committee also discussed the federal spending freeze, budget performance, and various departmental reports.

• Approved $145,656 audit services contract with CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (6-0)
• Approved Blazestack fire investigation software subscription (6-0)
• Approved First Due fire records management software contract (6-0)
• Approved $22,500 police vehicle purchase with $4,000 trade-in (6-0)
• Approved police retirement healthcare funding plan (6-0)
• Approved NPPFA 457 deferred compensation plan for police command (6-0)
• Approved $38,900 CDBG housing rehab contract for 301 W. Griffin St (6-0)
• Approved Western Gateway TIF grant application for 25 N. Franklin St (6-0)

City Council

The Danville City Council will vote on the FY2025-2026 budget, a zoning ordinance for properties on Gilbert and Robinson Streets, and a CDBG subrecipient agreement for a homelessness housing rehabilitation project at 123 Payne Ave. Other items include engineering services for pump station rehabilitation, emergency brick patching on Garfield Place, and appointments to the Danville Public Library and David S. Palmer Arena boards.

• Ordinance amending zoning map for 924-938 N. Gilbert Street and 921-939/924-936 Robinson Street (Farnsworth Group)
• Resolution approving CDBG subrecipient agreement for homelessness housing rehab at 123 Payne Ave. (The Dwelling Place)
• Resolution authorizing engineering services for Lynch Creek and Blue Cross/Blue Shield pump stations rehabilitation
• Resolution authorizing payment for emergency brick pavement patching on Garfield Place
• Ordinance approving FY2025-2026 budget and Ordinance amending Chapter 116 on taxation

The Danville City Council approved the FY2025-2026 budget totaling $71,450,112.00 by a 13-1 vote, after it had failed at the December 17, 2024 meeting. The council also passed an amended motor fuel tax ordinance (9-5) that clarifies the tax rate calculation and requires an annual review report. Several resolutions for public works projects and appointments were also approved.

• Approved FY2025-26 budget of $71,450,112 (13-1)
• Approved amended motor fuel tax ordinance clarifying rates and annual review (9-5)
• Approved rezoning for 924-938 N. Gilbert St. and 921-939/924-936 Robinson St. (13-0, 1 absent)
• Approved $89,335 CDBG contract for housing rehab at 123 Payne Ave (13-0, 1 absent)
• Approved $67,865 engineering contract for Lynch Creek & Blue Cross/Blue Shield pump stations (13-0, 1 absent)
• Approved $54,821 emergency brick pavement patching on Garfield Place (13-0, 1 absent)
• Approved $8,838.75 amendment to Farnsworth Group purchase order for Garfield Park redesign (11-2, 1 absent)
• Re-appointed three members to Danville Public Library Board and appointed Stephanie Yates to Arena Board

Fire Pension Fund Board of Trustees

The Firemen’s Pension Fund Board of Trustees will meet to approve annual pension and disability pension increases for 2025. The board will also review financial statements and process new retirement and disability applications.

• Approval of annual pension and disability pension increases for 2025
• Review of eligibility for service disability pensioner Charles Todd Lawson
• Approval of eligibility confirmation letters to pensioners
• Review and possible action regarding cash management
• Processing of new applicants, retirements, and terminations

The board approved the annual 3% compound pension increases for pensioners and non-compound disability increases, along with sending eligibility confirmation letters. It also accepted treasurer reports, payroll reports, and accounts payable, and approved the termination of a probationary firefighter for cause. No action was taken on cash management.

• Approved annual 3% compound pension increases and non-compound disability increases (4-0)
• Approved sending eligibility confirmation letters to pensioners in January 2025 (4-0)
• Accepted Q4 2024 investment statements and treasurer reports (4-0)
• Accepted pension payroll reports for Oct-Dec 2024 (4-0)
• Approved accounts payable from 12/01/24 to 09/31/24 (4-0)
• Accepted probationary firefighter Dean Lambert's termination for cause (4-0)
• No action taken on cash management review

Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees

This is a quarterly meeting of the Danville Police Pension Fund Board. The board will vote on annual pension and disability pension increases for 2025, process a direct rollover of contributions for Officer Dustin Campbell, and discuss a Qualified Illinois Domestic Relations Order (QILDRO) for service pensioner Eric Kizer. Additionally, they will accept financial statements and the treasurer's report, and review board member certification and rules.

• Approve annual pension increases and disability pension increases for 2025
• Approve direct rollover of contributions for Officer Dustin Campbell
• Discuss and approve QILDRO for service pensioner Eric Kizer
• Accept IPOPIF financial statements and treasurer's reports
• Review board member certification and board rules

The board approved the treasurer's report, including investment statements, payroll reports, and bill payments totaling $57,403.52 for October through December. It also approved new Tier 2 hires Mia Nash and Dustin Weaver, processed retirements and terminations, and approved annual pension increases for 2025. A QILDRO for Eric Kizer was tabled until the April meeting.

• Approved agenda and minutes (voice votes, all ayes)
• Approved treasurer's report, including investment statements, payroll reports, and bills (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved new hires Mia Nash and Dustin Weaver as Tier 2 (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved direct rollover of contributions for Dustin Campbell totaling $15,975.05 (roll call, all ayes)
• Accepted terminations of Eli Nardoni, Trevor Snider, Jose Munoz, and death of Mike Stephens (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved annual pension increases and disability pension increases for 2025 (roll call, all ayes)
• Tabled QILDRO for Eric Kizer until April meeting (voice vote, all ayes)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will vote on several resolutions, including a CDBG subrecipient agreement for a homelessness housing rehabilitation project at 123 Payne Ave., engineering services for pump station upgrades, and emergency pavement patching on Garfield Place. The meeting also includes routine approval of payrolls and vouchers, and a closed session.

• CDBG Subrecipient Agreement for Homelessness Housing Rehabilitation Project at 123 Payne Ave. (The Dwelling Place)
• Proposal for Engineering Services for Lynch Creek and Blue Cross/Blue Shield Pump Stations Rehabilitation
• Authorizing Payment for Emergency Brick Pavement Patching on Garfield Place
• Amendment to Purchase Order with Farnsworth Group for Garfield Park Design Revisions and Bidding
• Public Transportation monthly report

The Public Works Committee approved a resolution accepting a CDBG subrecipient agreement and contract for the complete rehabilitation of a single-family home at 123 Payne Avenue for transitional housing for homeless individuals or families, with a low bid of $89,335 from Dreamworks Property and Construction Management, LLC. The committee also approved engineering services for pump station rehabilitation, emergency brick patching, and a purchase order amendment for Garfield Park design revisions. All votes were unanimous (6-0 or 5-0) with Chairman Puhr absent.

• Approved CDBG contract for 123 Payne Avenue housing rehab, $89,335 to Dreamworks Property and Construction Management, LLC (6-0)
• Approved $67,865 engineering services proposal from Clark Dietz, Inc. for Lynch Creek & Blue Cross/Blue Shield pump stations rehabilitation (6-0)
• Approved $54,821 payment to Big O Services LLC for emergency brick pavement patching on Garfield Place (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Purchase Order #2024-00000507 for Farnsworth Group, adding $8,838.75 for Garfield Park design revisions (6-0)
• Approved payroll for January 10, 2025 of $763,363.70 (6-0)
• Approved vouchers payable of $79,632.35 and $1,538,518.01 (6-0)
• Approved minutes of December 10, 2024 meeting (voice vote)

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Board will hear public input, discuss a police chief request to sign the PEL, and consider potential addition of an employee contract. The Fire Department has two new hires to be discussed in closed session under the Open Meetings Act. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and commissioner comments.

• Police Chief requests signing of PEL
• Discussion of potential employee contract addition
• Fire Department: two new hires (closed session)
• Mayor's comments on new board member

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners re-elected Amy Hoose as chairperson for 2025 and approved hiring probationary firefighters Brice Rudge and Gage Lange, with Bryce Vorick as backup. The board also discussed adding employment contracts for new hires to recover training costs if they resign early, and noted that Mayor Ricky Williams has selected Kristina Dixon to replace Dr. Stephen Nacco, pending City Council approval. Minutes from the November 6, 2024 regular and special meetings were approved.

• Approved minutes of Nov 6, 2024 regular meeting (all ayes)
• Approved minutes of Nov 6, 2024 special meeting (all ayes)
• Approved agenda (all ayes)
• Re-elected Amy Hoose as Chairperson for 2025 (all ayes)
• Approved hiring probationary firefighters Brice Rudge and Gage Lange, with Bryce Vorick as backup (all ayes)
• Entered closed session for personnel hiring interviews (all ayes)
• Returned to open session (all ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:52 PM (all ayes)

City Council

Danville City Council will consider resolutions to accept a community service grant for the fire department and apply for an Assistance to Firefighters Grant, renew banking services for one year, and discuss voting procedures. The council also has appointments to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners and the David S. Palmer Arena Board.

• Appointment of Kristina Dixon and reappointment of George Dowell to Board of Fire and Police Commissioners
• Reappointments of Jakob Dazey and Kim Hoffman to David S. Palmer Arena Board
• Resolution accepting a Community Service Grant from Yvorra Leadership Development Foundation with a budget amendment
• Resolution approving application for Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG)
• Resolution renewing banking services for a one-year period

The Danville City Council approved three resolutions: accepting a $10,000 community service grant for fire training, applying for a federal fire hose/nozzle grant with a $16,000 local match, and renewing banking services with First Financial Bank for one year. The council also discussed voting procedures, noting that state law requires 8 votes (majority of 14 aldermen) for ordinances, and that some previously passed items with only 7 votes may need to be revisited. No action was taken after closed session.

• Approved Resolution 2025-1 accepting $10,000 Yvorra Leadership grant for fire training (14-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-2 applying for AFG grant for fire hoses/nozzles, $16,000 local match (14-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-3 renewing banking services with First Financial Bank for one year (14-0)
• Approved payrolls totaling $900,131.61 (13-0, 1 absent)
• Approved vouchers payable totaling $3,214,454.45 (14-0)
• Appointed Kristina Dixon and re-appointed George Dowell to Fire and Police Commissioners Board
• Re-appointed Jakob Dazey and Kim Hoffman to Arena Board
• Entered closed session to discuss specific employees (11-3); no action taken

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on Zoning Petition #302, which requests rezoning of properties on N Gilbert St and Robinson St from R2 (Single Family Residential) to B3 (General Business) to allow Kirchner Building Center to operate a lumber yard for building materials storage. The commission will also consider approval of the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Public hearing on Zoning Petition #302: rezoning 924-938 N Gilbert St, 921-939 and 924-936 Robinson St from R2 to B3 for Kirchner Building Center lumber yard
• Approval of minutes from December 5, 2024 meeting
• Advisory role of commission to City Council announced

The Danville Planning & Zoning Commission voted to recommend approval of Zoning Petition #302, which would rezone 924-938 N Gilbert St and 921-939, 924-936 Robinson St from R2 to B3 to allow Kirchner Building Center to operate a lumber yard. The city owns the properties and plans to convey them to Kirchner as part of a redevelopment agreement. The vote was 5-0 with two members absent.

• Approved agenda for 1/2/2025 (all aye)
• Approved minutes from 12/5/2024 (all aye)
• Recommended approval of Zoning Petition #302 for rezoning to B3 (5-0, 2 absent)