Plano public meetings in 2023
133 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee is meeting to review two vendor payment runs and the October 2023 Treasurer's report. The body will examine total disbursements for October 2023.
- Vendor run dated November 28, 2023: $125,746.36
- Vendor run dated December 11, 2023: $548,666.82
- October 2023 Treasurer’s report: $12,944,659.19
- October 2023 total disbursements: $892,851.85
City Council
The Plano City Council will vote on several appointments and ordinances, including naming Norman Allison as interim police chief and hiring Marty Shanahan as city administrator. They will also consider ordinances on paid leave, administrative adjudication, residential chicken keeping, and the 2023 tax levy, along with resolutions for tax abatements.
- Approve appointment of Norman Allison as Interim Chief of Police, effective Jan 6, 2024, with $7,000 annual stipend
- Approve hiring Marty Shanahan as City Administrator at $138,000 salary
- Ordinance regarding Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act
- Ordinance amending Title 9 for residential chicken keeping
- Ordinance for 2023 tax levy and resolutions for tax abatements on GO bonds and SSA districts
Committee of the Whole
This agenda contains only citizens' comments and aldermen comments, with no specific action items listed. It is procedural boilerplate.
Plan Commission / Zoning Board of Appeals
The Plano Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to consider a revised building and parking plan for 120 W Main St. The agenda also includes approval of the November 6, 2023 minutes and public comment periods.
- Revised building and parking plan for 120 W Main St.
Streets & Utilities Committee
The committee will discuss several resident concerns including street parking for semi-trucks and trailers. Other topics include speeding on Rock Creek Road and a request regarding a driveway apron and sidewalk alteration.
- Discussion on parking semi-trucks and trailers on City streets
- Resident request to redo driveway apron and alter sidewalk
- Discussion regarding speeding on Rock Creek Road
- Discussion regarding a high water bill
Administrative, Health, & Safety Committee
The Administrative, Health & Safety Committee is meeting to discuss a mobile food vendor ordinance. Public comment is scheduled both before and after the discussion. The agenda is otherwise brief and contains no other substantive items.
- Public comment period
- Mobile food vendor ordinance discussion
- Second public comment period
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee is meeting to review a vendor run and a wage report. The body will consider expenditures totaling $563,222.38.
- Vendor run dated November 27, 2023: $212,702.57
- October 2023 wage report: $350,519.81
City Council
The Plano City Council is meeting to approve routine financial items, including a vendor payment run and the October wage report, and to hear reports from city staff and committees. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.
- Approve vendor run dated November 27, 2023 for $212,702.57
- Approve wage report for October 2023 for $350,519.81
- Sales and related taxes for September 2023: $213,915.23
- MFT unobligated balance for September 2023: $1,583,410.15
- Recognition of Plano Youth Tackle Football Cheerleaders
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will discuss the Illinois Paid Leave For All Workers Act and a proposal to repeal and replace the city's administrative adjudication code. The meeting also includes discussion regarding residential chicken keeping.
- Illinois Paid Leave For All Workers Act discussion
- Repeal and replace Title 1, Chapter 14 Administrative Adjudication of the Plano City Code
- Residential chicken keeping ordinance
Plano Police Pension
The Plano Police Pension Board will meet to review the fund's financial status, approve payments, and act on several member-related items. Key actions include approving a service transfer and reinstatement for Ronald McNeff, accepting a new member application, and approving a retirement application for Shawn Barks. The board will also consider the statutory minimum contribution of $556,201 for the upcoming tax levy.
- Fund balance $9,161,502.23 as of Oct 31, 2023
- Approve checks totaling $309,772.40 including $300,000 CD to BMO/Harris Bank
- Transfer of service for Ronald McNeff to Aurora: $48,787.18 transfer, $22,636.39 reinstatement cost
- Retirement application for Shawn Barks: effective 4/13/2024, monthly pension $5,748.91
- Request $556,201 from upcoming tax levy (statutory minimum contribution)
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee is reviewing two vendor payment runs and financial reports from September 2023. The body will examine disbursements and the current treasurer's report.
- Vendor run dated October 25, 2023: $127,486.20
- Vendor run dated November 13, 2023: $473,780.84
- September 2023 Treasurer’s report: $12,612,409.39
- September 2023 total disbursements: $1,672,522.65
City Council
The Plano City Council is meeting to approve routine items including minutes, vendor payments, and reports from city officials. The most significant action is approving two vendor runs totaling $601,267.04. The agenda also includes a report on the September 2023 treasurer's report and a recognition of Ron Vander Band's retirement.
- Approve vendor run dated October 25, 2023 for $127,486.20
- Approve vendor run dated November 13, 2023 for $473,780.84
- September 2023 Treasurer's Report for all funds: $12,612,409.39
- September 2023 total disbursements: $1,672,522.65
- Mayor's report on Ron Vander Band's retirement
Committee of the Whole
The Plano Committee of the Whole will review the 2023 tax levy and discuss a proposal for residential chicken keeping. The meeting follows the City Council session and includes time for citizen and alderman comments.
- Review of the 2023 tax levy
- Discussion of residential chicken keeping
Community Development
The Plano Community Development committee is holding a regular meeting with items including citizen comments, a business update, facade improvement, and marketing/advertising. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed; the agenda is largely procedural.
- Citizens' comments (opening and closing)
- Business update by Mike R.
- Façade improvement discussion
- Marketing and advertising discussion
Buildings, Grounds, & Zoning Committee
The Buildings, Grounds, and Zoning Committee is meeting to discuss two draft ordinances: one on chickens and one on solar energy. The agenda includes public comment periods, but no final decisions are listed; items are under discussion only.
- Discussion of a chicken ordinance
- Discussion of a draft solar ordinance
- Public comment periods
Plan Commission / Zoning Board of Appeals
The Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a request to rezone 120 W. Main Street from B-3 to R-7 for an adaptive apartment living development, and to approve a variation to add 6 parking spaces, deviating from required parking. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings and take public comments.
- Public hearing: zoning change from B-3 to R-7 at 120 W. Main Street
- Variation to deviate from required parking to add 6 parking spaces
- Approval of minutes from September 5 and October 2, 2023
Buildings, Grounds, & Zoning Committee
The Buildings, Grounds, and Zoning Committee is meeting to discuss a chicken ordinance and receive a solar presentation. The agenda includes public comment periods, but no specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda text.
- Discussion of chicken ordinance
- Solar presentation
Personnel & Insurance Committee
The Personnel & Insurance Committee is meeting to handle routine personnel matters. The main action is swearing in Anthony Joutras as a police sergeant, with public comment periods at the start and end.
- Swearing in of Anthony Joutras as Sergeant
- Public comment periods
Administrative, Health, & Safety Committee
The Administrative, Health & Safety Committee is meeting to discuss a mobile food vendor ordinance. The agenda includes public comment periods and this ordinance discussion; no other substantive items are listed.
- Discussion of mobile food vendor ordinance
- Public comment periods
Buildings, Grounds, & Zoning Committee
The Buildings, Grounds, and Zoning Committee is meeting to discuss two main items: a proposal on residential chicken keeping and an amended budget. The agenda also includes public comment periods. No decisions are indicated; items are listed for discussion.
- Residential chicken keeping discussion
- Amended budget discussion
- Public comment periods
Community Development
The Plano Community Development committee is meeting to discuss the facade improvement process and marketing/advertising efforts. The agenda includes public comment periods and committee member comments, with no formal votes or specific proposals listed.
- Discussion of facade improvement process
- Discussion of marketing and advertising
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will hold sessions for citizen and alderman comments. One specific topic for citizen comments is residential chicken keeping.
- Citizen comments regarding residential chicken keeping
City Council
The Plano City Council is meeting to approve routine financial items, including vendor warrants and wage reports, and to consider several ordinances and resolutions. Key actions include increasing the number of Class G liquor licenses, amending the city budget, and authorizing an easement agreement with Soo Green HVDC Link Projectco for an underground transmission line. The council will also vote on waiving a special event liquor license fee for St. Mary's Parish and purchasing four mobile data terminal computers.
- Approve vendor run of $314,193.45
- Approve wage report for September 2023 of $352,103.13
- Ordinance to increase Class G liquor licenses from 1 to 2 (L & J's Mississippi BBQ, LLC)
- Resolution for option agreement with Soo Green HVDC Link Projectco for underground transmission line easement
- Purchase of 4 mobile data terminal computers for $12,455.52
Finance Committee
The Plano Finance Committee is reviewing routine financial reports, including a vendor run of $314,193.45, a September wage report of $352,103.13, and the August treasurer's report showing all funds at $12,895,737.62. Total August disbursements were $1,408,390.71. The agenda is largely procedural, with public comment periods at the start and end.
- Vendor run dated October 23, 2023 for $314,193.45
- Wage report for September 2023 totaling $352,103.13
- August 2023 Treasurer's report for all funds at $12,895,737.62
- August 2023 total disbursements of $1,408,390.71
City Council
The Plano City Council is meeting to approve routine items such as minutes, warrants totaling over $559,000, and a wage report. They will also consider ordinances to decrease Class B liquor licenses from 5 to 4 and increase Class B-2 licenses from 1 to 2, reflecting a change for Lenny's Gas N Wash. The meeting includes reports from city officials and a closed session.
- Approve vendor runs totaling $559,714.54
- Ordinance to decrease Class B liquor licenses from 5 to 4
- Ordinance to increase Class B-2 liquor licenses from 1 to 2
- Proclamation for Trick or Treat Hours 2023
- July 2023 Treasurer's Report: $13,670,483.13 in all funds
Committee of the Whole
The Plano Committee of the Whole will discuss several items, including a Class G liquor license for L&J's Mississippi BBQ, an easement for SOO Green, a request to purchase four mobile data terminal computers, a proposal for residential chicken keeping, and amended budgets. These are discussion items, not final decisions.
- Class G liquor license for L&J's Mississippi BBQ, LLC
- SOO Green easement
- Purchase of 4 mobile data terminal computers
- Residential chicken keeping proposal
- Amended budgets
Finance Committee
The Plano Finance Committee is meeting to review two vendor runs totaling over $559,000 and the treasurer's report for July 2023. The agenda includes public comment periods and routine financial approvals.
- Vendor run dated September 26, 2023 for $130,981.72
- Vendor run dated October 9, 2023 for $428,732.82
- Treasurer's report and disbursements for July 2023
Administrative, Health, & Safety Committee
The Plano Administrative, Health & Safety Committee is meeting to discuss several administrative items, including food trucks, a committee meeting recorder, and an amended budget. The agenda includes public comment periods at the start and end of the meeting. No decisions are listed; items appear to be for discussion only.
- Discussion of food trucks
- Discussion of committee meeting recorder
- Discussion of amended budget
- Public comment periods
Buildings, Grounds, & Zoning Committee
The Buildings, Grounds, and Zoning Committee is meeting to discuss an amended budget and a proposed chicken ordinance. Public comment is scheduled at the start and end of the meeting. No other substantive items are listed.
- Amended budget discussion
- Chicken ordinance proposal
- Public comment periods
Plan Commission / Zoning Board of Appeals
The Plano Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear public comments, and discuss the upcoming comprehensive plan update. No formal decisions are on the agenda; the main substantive item is the discussion of the plan update.
- Discussion of upcoming comprehensive plan update
- Approval of minutes from September 5, 2023
Community Development
The Plano Community Development Committee is meeting to discuss facade improvement grants. The agenda includes public comments and aldermen comments, with no specific decisions or proposals detailed.
- Facade improvement grants discussion
- Public comments
- Aldermen comments
Community Development
The Plano Community Development committee is meeting to discuss facade improvement grants. The agenda includes public comments and aldermen comments, with no specific decisions or proposals detailed.
- Facade improvement grants discussion
Committee of the Whole
The Plano Committee of the Whole will meet after the City Council session to discuss residential chicken keeping and amended budgets. The agenda includes citizens' comments and aldermen comments, but no specific proposals or dollar amounts are listed.
- Residential chicken keeping discussion
- Amended budgets discussion
- Citizens' comments (two periods)
- Aldermen comments
City Council
The Plano City Council will consider approving the FY '23 audit, a resolution for a lead service line program with Baxter and Woodman, and additional funding for a dump truck. They will also vote on hiring two contractors for snow plowing for the 2023-2024 winter season and appoint a new Plan Commission member.
- Approve vendor run of $1,239,841.72
- Approve August 2023 wage report of $515,218.45
- Approve mayor's appointment of Keith Riddle to Plan Commission until May 2025
- Approve resolution for agreement with Baxter and Woodman for lead service line program
- Approve additional $5,000 to Koenig Body and Equipment for 2022 International dump truck
Finance Committee
The Plano Finance Committee is meeting to review and likely approve a vendor run of $1,239,841.72 and a wage report of $515,218.45 for August 2023. The agenda includes public comment periods at the start and end, with no other substantive items listed.
- Vendor run dated September 25, 2023 in the amount of $1,239,841.72
- Wage report dated August 2023 in the amount of $515,218.45
Streets & Utilities Committee
The Streets & Utilities Committee is meeting to discuss an amended budget. The agenda includes public comment periods and a review of the budget amendment. No specific details about the budget changes are provided in the agenda.
- Amended budget review
- Public comment periods
Administrative, Health, & Safety Committee
The Administrative, Health & Safety Committee is meeting to discuss food trucks, a committee meeting recorder, and an amended budget. Public comment is scheduled at the start and end of the meeting. No decisions are noted on the agenda.
- Discussion of food trucks
- Discussion of committee meeting recorder
- Discussion of amended budget
- Public comment periods
Parks Committee
The Plano Parks Committee is meeting to consider an amended budget. The agenda includes public comment periods and a budget item, but no specific details are provided.
- Amended budget review
Special Events Committee
The Special Events Committee is meeting to discuss its budget. The agenda includes public comment periods and a budget item, with no specific proposals or decisions detailed.
- Public comment
- Budget discussion
Community Development
The Plano Community Development committee is meeting to discuss an amended budget and a facade improvement program. Public comments are also scheduled. The agenda is brief and contains no detailed proposals or decisions.
- Amended Budget discussion
- Façade Improvement discussion
- Public Comments (two periods)
City Council
The Plano City Council is meeting to approve routine items including minutes, vendor payments totaling over $274,000, and a wage report. They will also consider ordinances to adjust the number of Class G-1 and B-1 liquor licenses, and approve an amended Emergency Operations Plan. A proclamation for 'It's Our Fox River Day' is scheduled.
- Approve vendor runs of $1,287.00 and $272,901.41
- Ordinance to increase Class G-1 liquor licenses from 5 to 6
- Ordinance to decrease Class B-1 liquor licenses from 6 to 5
- Approve amended Emergency Operations Plan
- Proclamation for 'It's Our Fox River Day'
The City Council approved ordinances to change the number of G-1 and B-1 liquor licenses. Council also approved the annual amendments to the Emergency Operations Plan and authorized two sets of treasury payments. Public works updates were provided regarding water mains, tower painting, and bridge inspections.
- Approved increasing G-1 liquor licenses from 5 to 6 for Alanas Gaming (6-2)
- Approved decreasing B-1 liquor licenses from 6 to 5 following surrender by C-Stop LLC (8-0)
- Approved amended Emergency Operations Plan (8-0)
- Approved treasury payments per warrant list dated August 31, 2023, for $1,287.00 (8-0)
- Approved treasury payments per warrant list dated September 11, 2023, for $272,901.41 (8-0)
- Appointed Alderman Mulliner as Mayor Pro Tem for the meeting (7-0)
Committee of the Whole
The Plano Committee of the Whole will discuss and research the EPA lead pipe replacement program for water lines, along with several other items. The agenda also includes a proposal for no parking on Rock Street, residential chicken keeping, and amended budgets. Citizen comments and aldermen comments are scheduled.
- Study and research for EPA lead pipe replacement for water lines
- Proposed no parking on Rock Street
- Discussion of residential chicken keeping
- Amended budgets
Finance Committee
The Plano Finance Committee is meeting to review two vendor runs, one from August 31, 2023, for $1,287.00 and another from September 11, 2023, for $272,901.41. The agenda includes public comment periods, but no other substantive items are listed.
- Vendor run dated August 31, 2023: $1,287.00
- Vendor run dated September 11, 2023: $272,901.41
Buildings, Grounds, & Zoning Committee
The Buildings, Grounds, and Zoning Committee is meeting to discuss a chicken ordinance. The agenda includes public comment periods and the ordinance discussion.
- Public comment
- Chicken ordinance discussion
Plan Commission / Zoning Board of Appeals
The Plano Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to approve minutes from July 17, 2023, and discuss updating the city's comprehensive plan. Public comment periods are scheduled. No final decisions are expected on the plan update at this meeting.
- Discussion of updating the comprehensive plan
- Approval of minutes from July 17, 2023
- Public comment periods
Streets & Utilities Committee
The Streets & Utilities Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including a potential no-parking restriction on Rock Street, water billing matters, and the Faxon Road railroad crossing. The agenda also includes public comment periods and comments from aldermen. No decisions are listed; these items are for discussion.
- No parking on Rock Street
- Water billing
- Faxon Road railroad crossing
Administrative, Health, & Safety Committee
The Administrative, Health & Safety Committee is meeting to discuss food truck regulations and the use of a meeting recorder. The agenda also includes public comment periods and comments from aldermen. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Discussion of food trucks
- Discussion of committee meeting recorder
- Public comment periods
Committee of the Whole
The Plano Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several items, including a liquor license request, a study on EPA lead pipe replacement, and a proposal for residential chicken keeping. The agenda also includes a vac truck replacement and resident parking on Rock Street. These are discussion items, not final decisions.
- G-1 Liquor License request by Jayme Montanus
- Study and research for EPA lead pipe replacement for water lines
- Residential chicken keeping proposal with committee recommendations
- Vac truck replacement
- Resident parking on Rock Street
City Council
The Plano City Council will vote on several items including confirming a new police officer, amending liquor control training requirements, increasing Class B-2 liquor licenses, and approving multiple equipment purchases and a sidewalk project. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, warrants, and the July wage report, plus discussion of the FY '24 amended budget.
- Confirm hiring of Brandon Wayda as full-time police officer at $78,593.21
- Ordinance amending liquor control employee training requirements
- Ordinance increasing Class B-2 liquor licenses from 0 to 1
- Purchase of 2023 CAT 926M wheel loader for up to $143,780.00
- 2023 Sidewalk Project with D Construction, Inc. for up to $219,220.00
The City Council approved the hiring of a new police officer and authorized several equipment purchases, including a sewer cleaner and various tractors. The council also updated liquor control training requirements and increased the number of B-2 liquor licenses.
- Confirmed hiring of Brandon Wayda as full time Police Officer at $78,593.21 (8-0)
- Approved ordinance amending liquor control employee training requirements (8-0)
- Approved ordinance to increase B-2 liquor licenses from 0 to 1 for Rocky Zaiter and C-Stop (8-0)
- Approved purchase of 2023 CAT 926M wheel loader not to exceed $143,780.00 (8-0)
- Approved purchase of 2022 John Deere compact utility tractor not to exceed $39,331.42 (8-0)
- Approved purchase of 2024 Case 570N EP 4WD tractor/loader not to exceed $76,450.00 (8-0)
- Approved purchase of Vactor 2100i PD Sewer Cleaner not to exceed $502,427.52 (8-0)
- Approved 2023 Sidewalk Project agreement with D Construction, Inc. not to exceed $219,220.00 (8-0)
Finance Committee
The Plano Finance Committee is meeting to review and likely approve three vendor runs totaling $559,748.46 and the July 2023 wage report of $364,288.44. The agenda is routine financial oversight with no major policy decisions.
- Vendor run August 23, 2023: $500.00
- Vendor run August 25, 2023: $136,781.82
- Vendor run August 28, 2023: $422,466.64
- Wage report July 2023: $364,288.44
Buildings, Grounds, & Zoning Committee
The Buildings, Grounds, and Zoning Committee is meeting to discuss a chicken ordinance, with public comment periods before and after the discussion. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.
- Discussion of chicken ordinance
- Public comment periods
Streets & Utilities Committee
The Streets & Utilities Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including parking regulations for semi-tractors and trailers on streets, water billing procedures, and the replacement of a vacuum truck. The agenda also includes public comment and committee comments.
- Discussion of semi tractor trailer parking on streets
- Discussion of water billing
- Discussion of vacuum truck replacement
- Public comment
- Committee comments
Community Development
The Community Development Committee is meeting to discuss facade improvement grants and planning for the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC). The agenda includes public comment periods and committee comments. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed.
- Façade Improvement Grants discussion
- ICSC Planning discussion
- Public comment periods
Administrative, Health, & Safety Committee
The Administrative, Health & Safety Committee is meeting to discuss the city's Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and food truck regulations. The agenda includes public comment periods, but no specific decisions or proposals are listed.
- Discussion of Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)
- Discussion of food truck regulations
Plano Police Pension
The Plano Police Pension Board is meeting to review the pension fund's financial status, approve bill payments, and take action on several member-related items including a service transfer, a benefit recalculation, and a retirement application. The board will also address unclaimed contributions, banking resolutions, and training compliance.
- Treasurer's report shows total fund balance of $9,427,429.88 as of 6/30/23
- Approve checks totaling $1,872.00 including $800.00 to Radja Collins Law and $472.00 to Lauterbach & Amen
- Approve quarterly investment fee of $6,359.25 to Illinois Police Officer's Pension Investment Fund
- Accept Cory Christenson's transfer of service from Carol Stream for $69,502.66, with no additional true cost payment
- Approve Robert Patton's recalculated benefit from $4,675.03 to $4,808.76 and retro payment of $3,699.77
Committee of the Whole
The Plano Committee of the Whole will meet after the City Council meeting to discuss several equipment purchases, including an articulating wheel loader, a John Deere compact utility tractor with bush hog, a Case landscape-construction tractor/loader, and a Vactor truck trade-in. These items are presented for discussion, not final decisions.
- Articulating wheel loader purchase
- John Deere compact utility-bush hog tractor purchase
- Case landscape-construction tractor/loader purchase
- Vactor truck trade-in
City Council
The Plano City Council is meeting to approve routine financial items, consider a rezoning request, create a new liquor license class, and authorize a sidewalk project resolution. The agenda includes several reports and a closed session.
- Ordinance to rezone property at 13 W. John St. owned by Angel Silva
- Ordinance creating Class B-2 liquor license and setting fees
- Resolution for supplemental IDOT sidewalk project
- Approval of vendor runs totaling $928,758.72
- Wage report for June 2023: $746,981.51
The City Council approved a $96,042 supplemental resolution for a 2023 sidewalk project and rezoned real estate at 13 W. John Street. The council also created a Class B-2 liquor license and approved several public works upgrades. Additionally, the Mayor's appointment of Randy Klatt to the Police Pension Board was confirmed.
- Approved rezoning of real estate at 13 W. John Street (7-0)
- Approved creation of Class B-2 liquor license and associated fees (6-1)
- Approved $96,042 supplemental resolution for 2023 sidewalk project (7-0)
- Approved appointment of Randy Klatt to Plano Police Pension Board (5-2)
- Approved warrant payments of $126,854.91 and $801,903.81 (7-0)
- Approved June 2023 wage report of $746,981.51 (7-0)
- Approved Elemech Inc. hauler access station-DS200 upgrade (7-0)
- Approved Tri-R Systems Inc. VFD replacement (7-0)
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee is reviewing routine financial reports, including vendor runs, a wage report, and the treasurer's report for June 2023. These items are for approval or discussion, with no major policy decisions on the agenda.
- Vendor run July 26, 2023: $126,854.91
- Vendor run August 14, 2023: $801,903.81
- June 2023 wage report: $746,981.51
- June 2023 treasurer's report: $13,458,293.07
- June 2023 total disbursements: $1,685,933.79
Plan Commission / Zoning Board of Appeals
The Plano Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear public comment, and discuss the potential redevelopment of the old Plano Motel. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda; the motel redevelopment is listed for discussion only.
- Discussion of potential redevelopment of the old Plano Motel
- Approval of minutes from July 17, 2023
- Public comment periods
Buildings, Grounds, & Zoning Committee
The Buildings, Grounds, and Zoning Committee is meeting to discuss a chicken ordinance. The agenda includes public comment periods before and after the discussion. No other items are listed.
- Discussion of chicken ordinance
- Public comment periods
Special Events Committee
The Special Events Committee is meeting to discuss upcoming events, including Hispanic Heritage Days and the August 19th Vendor Fair, as well as the Special Events Policy. The agenda includes public comment periods, but no decisions are listed.
- Discussion of Hispanic Heritage Days
- Update on August 19th Vendor Fair
- Review of Special Events Policy
Committee of the Whole
The Plano Committee of the Whole will discuss several items, including a rezoning request, a draft ordinance for gasoline station liquor licenses, and equipment upgrades for Elemech Inc. and Tri-R Systems Inc. The committee also will hear comments on a proposed Hispanic Heritage Festival. No final decisions are made at this meeting; it is for discussion only.
- Rezoning 13 W. John Street from M-1 to B-3
- Draft ordinance for gasoline station liquor licenses
- Elemech Inc. hauler access station DS200 upgrade
- Tri-R Systems Inc. VFD replacement
- Hispanic Heritage Festival discussion
City Council
The Plano City Council will consider routine approvals including minutes, warrants, and a wage report. They will also vote on a resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Sandwich for use of Plano's tar and chip emulsions storage tank, and approve hiring a crossing guard. The agenda includes standard reports from city officials and committee updates.
- Approve vendor run dated July 24, 2023 in the amount of $161,912.04
- Resolution approving intergovernmental agreement with City of Sandwich for use of Plano's tar and chip emulsions storage tank
- Approve hiring Grace Short as crossing guard at $13.80/hour starting August 17, 2023
- May Treasurer's report: all funds $13,099,725.31, disbursements $793,657.63
The City Council approved a three-year intergovernmental agreement with the City of Sandwich regarding a tar and chip emulsions storage tank. The council also authorized two warrant payments and the hiring of a new crossing guard.
- Approved intergovernmental agreement with City of Sandwich for tar and chip emulsions storage tank use (8-0)
- Approved hiring Grace Short as crossing guard replacement at $13.80 per hour (8-0)
- Approved warrant list dated July 11, 2023 in the amount of $200.00 (8-0)
- Approved warrant list dated July 24, 2023 in the amount of $161,912.04 (8-0)
- Approved July 10, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous voice vote)
Finance Committee
The Plano Finance Committee is meeting to review routine financial items, including vendor runs and the May treasurer's report. The agenda includes public comment periods and no major policy decisions or proposals.
- Vendor run dated July 11, 2023 in the amount of $200.00
- Vendor run dated July 24, 2023 in the amount of $161,912.04
- May Treasurer's report: $13,099,725.31; disbursements $793,657.63
Community Development
This is a routine committee meeting agenda with only procedural items listed. The committee will hear citizen comments and discuss a facade improvement grant and an ICSC trade show, but no specific decisions or details are provided.
- Citizen Comment
- Facade Improvement Grant
- ICSC - trade show
Plan Commission / Zoning Board of Appeals
The Plano Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from June 5, 2023, and hear a presentation regarding the Old Plano motel. Public comment periods are scheduled before and after the presentation. No formal decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.
- Approval of minutes from June 5, 2023
- Presentation on Old Plano motel
- Two public comment periods
Special Events Committee
The Special Events Committee is meeting to discuss the upcoming August 19 event, consider revisions to the Special Event Policy, and receive an update on the Special Events budget. Public comment periods are scheduled at the start and end of the meeting.
- August 19 event discussion
- Special Event Policy revisions
- Special Events budget update
City Council
The Plano City Council is meeting to approve routine items including minutes, warrants, and wage reports, and to consider resolutions for the 2023 Road Program with D Construction and a GIS system with Baxter & Woodman. Reports from city staff and committees will be presented, and the meeting may enter closed session.
- Resolution-Agreement with D Construction for 2023 Road Program
- Resolution-Agreement with Baxter & Woodman for GIS system
- Warrants totaling $953,234.75 (June 28 and July 10 vendor runs)
- May 2023 wage report of $350,193.13
- April 2023 sales taxes of $190,764.70 and MFT balance of $1,504,449.13
The City Council authorized a road program agreement with D Construction, Inc. and a professional services agreement with Baxter & Woodman, Inc. for GIS implementation. The Council also approved several payment warrants and the May 2023 wage report.
- Approved agreement with D Construction, Inc. for 2023 road program (7-0)
- Approved GIS transition and implementation agreement with Baxter & Woodman, Inc. (7-0)
- Approved warrant list dated June 28, 2023 for $162,468.98 (7-0)
- Approved warrant list dated July 10, 2023 for $790,765.77 (7-0)
- Approved May 2023 wage report for $350,193.13 (7-0)
- Approved June 26, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
Committee of the Whole
The Plano Committee of the Whole will discuss hiring Grace Short as a crossing guard at $13.80 per hour and an intergovernmental agreement with Sandwich for an emulsion storage tank. The meeting follows the City Council meeting and includes citizen comments and aldermen questions.
- Request to hire Grace Short as crossing guard at $13.80 per hour
- IGA with Sandwich for emulsion storage tank
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee is reviewing two vendor runs and the May 2023 wage report. These are routine financial approvals, with no other substantive items on the agenda.
- Vendor run June 28, 2023: $162,468.98
- Vendor run July 10, 2023: $790,765.77
- May 2023 wage report: $350,193.13
Plan Commission / Zoning Board of Appeals
This meeting of the Plan Commission / Zoning Board of Appeals was canceled. The agenda contains only procedural items such as call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, and public comment, with no substantive business listed.
Administrative, Health, & Safety Committee
The Plano Administrative, Health & Safety Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including food trucks, the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), and liquor license classification for gas stations. Public comment is scheduled at the start and end of the meeting. No decisions are indicated on the agenda.
- Discussion of food trucks
- Discussion of Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)
- Discussion of liquor license classification for gas stations
- Public comment periods
City Council
The City Council approved two ordinances, one repealing parking restrictions on Lee Street and another amending the number of Class G-1 liquor licenses. The council also authorized two warrant payments totaling $221,643.90.
- Approved Ordinance 2023-12 repealing parking restrictions on the north side of Lee St. (7-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2023-13 amending the number of Class G-1 liquor licenses (7-0)
- Approved warrant list dated June 13, 2023 for $599.00 (7-0)
- Approved warrant list dated June 26, 2023 for $221,044.90 (7-0)
- Approved minutes of the June 12, 2023 meeting (Unanimous voice vote)
- Approved the June 26, 2023 meeting agenda (Unanimous voice vote)
Committee of the Whole
The Plano Committee of the Whole will discuss a request to change the C-Stop liquor license from Class B1 to Class B, and a proposal for GIS transition and implementation services. The meeting follows the City Council meeting and includes citizen comments and aldermen questions.
- C-Stop liquor license change from Class B1 to Class B
- GIS transition and implementation services proposal
Finance Committee
The Plano Finance Committee is meeting to consider two vendor runs: one from June 13 for $599.00 and one from June 26 for $221,044.90. The agenda also includes public comment periods. No other substantive items are listed.
- Vendor run dated June 13, 2023: $599.00
- Vendor run dated June 26, 2023: $221,044.90
Streets & Utilities Committee
The Streets & Utilities Committee is meeting to discuss GIS mapping and a water bill issue. The agenda is sparse and contains only these two discussion items, with no decisions or proposals detailed.
- GIS mapping discussion
- Water bill issue discussion
Committee of the Whole
The Plano Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss a citizen's request to remove no parking signage on Lee St. The agenda also includes time for aldermen comments and questions. No formal decisions are listed; this appears to be a discussion item.
- Citizen's request to remove no parking signage on Lee St.
City Council
The Plano City Council will vote on routine approvals including minutes, warrants, and wage reports, and will consider an ordinance to increase the number of Class E liquor licenses from 7 to 8. The meeting also includes reports from city officials and committee updates.
- Ordinance to increase Class E liquor license from 7 to 8
- Warrants: $123,860.20 (May 30) and $1,270,260.13 (June 12)
- Wage report for April 2023: $316,383.70
- Sales tax: March $168,322.45, April $190,764.70
- Treasurer's report: $12,979,291.99; disbursements $894,158.83
The City Council approved an ordinance to increase the number of Class E liquor licenses from 7 to 8. The council also authorized the hiring of a seasonal laborer for the Water Department and approved several payment warrants and wage reports.
- Approved ordinance to increase Class E liquor licenses from 7 to 8 (7-0)
- Approved $1,270,260.13 warrant list dated June 12, 2023 (7-0)
- Approved $123,860.20 warrant list dated May 30, 2023 (7-0)
- Approved April 2023 wage report of $316,383.70 (7-0)
- Authorized advertising for a part-time seasonal laborer in the Water Department (Unanimous voice vote)
- Approved May 22, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous voice vote)
- Approved June 12, 2023 meeting agenda (Unanimous voice vote)
Personnel & Insurance Committee
The Personnel & Insurance Committee is meeting to discuss the 2024 holiday schedule. The agenda includes public comment periods before and after the discussion. No other substantive items are listed.
- 2024 holiday schedule discussion
- Public comment (twice)
City Council
The Plano City Council will consider approving collective bargaining agreements with the Fraternal Order of Police for patrol officers and sergeants, following an interest arbitration award. They will also vote on resolutions to purchase an APG-Neuros turbo blower for up to $175,000 and to contract with HRGreen for engineering services for the Hale/Sandy watermain replacement, not to exceed $55,000. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, warrants ($104,134.35), and a wage report, plus committee reports and a closed session.
- Approval of interest arbitration award and collective bargaining agreements for patrol officers and sergeants
- Resolution to purchase APG-Neuros turbo blower up to $175,000
- Resolution for HRGreen engineering for Hale/Sandy watermain replacement up to $55,000
- Approval of warrants totaling $104,134.35
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2
The City Council approved collective bargaining agreements for police patrol officers and sergeants. The council also authorized spending for a turbo blower and watermain engineering services. In-kind services for a Juneteenth event were approved.
- Approved collective bargaining agreements for Patrol Officers and Sergeants (8-0)
- Approved interest arbitration award for FOP patrol officers and sergeants (8-0)
- Approved purchase of turbo blower from APGN Inc. not to exceed $175,000.00 (8-0)
- Approved HRGreen Inc. engineering agreement for Hale St/Sandy Ln. watermain replacement not to exceed $55,000.00 (8-0)
- Approved $104,134.35 in warrants (8-0)
- Approved in-kind services for Juneteenth event (8-0)
- Approved May 08, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
Finance Committee
The Plano, IL Finance Committee met on May 22, 2023, to process a vendor run totaling $104,134.35. The agenda consisted solely of public comment periods surrounding this payment approval, with no other specific items listed.
- Approval of vendor run dated May 22, 2023, in the amount of $104,134.35
Plano Police Pension
The Plano Police Pension Board is meeting to review the treasurer's report showing a total balance of $8,757,118.74 as of 3/31/23, approve payment of bills and investment fees, and discuss a legal opinion on Cory Christenson's reinstatement of service. The board will also consider membership applications for two officers and address an open board position due to Janet Goehst's passing.
- Total pension fund balance $8,757,118.74 as of 3/31/23
- Approval of checks totaling $6,155.21 for IPPAC conference, legal fees, and mileage
- Approval of $2,863.04 quarterly management fee to IPOPIF
- Legal opinion on Cory Christenson reinstatement of service
- Membership applications: Richard Pierson (Tier 2, hired 5/1/23) and Gordon Flanigan (Tier 1, hired 6/15/98)
City Council
The City Council approved a contract for the Hale St./Sandy Ln. water main replacement and several professional service agreements with HRGreen. The council also authorized purchases for Depot windows and a new city sign. Newly elected Aldermen were sworn into office.
- Approved $758,645.75 contract with J & S Construction Inc. for Hale St./Sandy Ln. water main replacement (8-0)
- Approved $54,586.21 agreement with HRGreen for 2023 Non-MFT road program (8-0)
- Approved $22,000 purchase of windows for the Depot from B.W. Construction (8-0)
- Approved $6,990 purchase of a new City Sign at Main and James St. from Omega Sign & Lighting Inc. (8-0)
- Approved $8,167 agreement with HRGreen for 2023/2024 NPDES Permit (8-0)
- Approved agreement with HRGreen for bridge program director not to exceed $10,000 (8-0)
- Approved warrant list dated May 3, 2023 for $121,679.19 (8-0)
- Approved warrant list dated May 8, 2023 for $349,789.92 (8-0)
Committee of the Whole
The Plano Committee of the Whole will discuss purchasing an APG-Neuros turbo blower for up to $175,000 and providing support services for Juneteenth. The meeting follows the City Council meeting and includes citizen comments and aldermen comments/questions. No final decisions are made at this committee meeting; items are discussed before potential action by the City Council.
- Purchase of an APG-Neuros turbo blower in an amount not to exceed $175,000
- Support services for Juneteenth
- Citizen's comments
- Aldermen comments/questions
Plan Commission / Zoning Board of Appeals
The Plano Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to approve the minutes from March 6, 2023, and discuss the Downtown Parking Plan. Public comments will be taken twice, and members may offer comments before adjournment.
- Approval of minutes from March 6, 2023
- Discussion of Downtown Parking Plan
- Public comments (two opportunities)
- Members comments
Special Events Committee
The Special Events Committee is meeting to discuss the upcoming Juneteenth event. The agenda includes public comment periods and a discussion of the event.
- Discussion of Juneteenth event
- Public comment periods
City Council
The Plano City Council will hold a public hearing on the FY '24 original budget and consider an ordinance to adopt it. The council will also vote on a 6% pay increase for non-union employees, the appointment of a new alderman, and the hiring of a new police officer. Other items include approving warrants, wage reports, and the disposition of ARPA funds.
- Public hearing and ordinance for FY '24 budget
- 6% pay increase for non-union employees effective May 1, 2023
- Appointment of Mark Swoboda as Alderman Ward 1 (May 2023-May 2027)
- Hiring of Richard Pearson as full-time police officer at $67,192.63 salary
- Approval of warrants totaling $246,622.37 and wage report of $459,468.96
The City Council approved the budget for the fiscal year starting May 1, 2023. The council also authorized a pay increase for non-union employees and confirmed the hiring of a new police officer.
- Adopted FY ’24 budget (6-2)
- Approved 4.1% pay increase for non-union employees (4-3)
- Confirmed hiring of Richard Pearson as Full Time Police Officer at $67,192.63 (8-0)
- Approved appointment of Mark Swoboda as Alderman Ward 1 (7-0)
- Approved $246,622.37 in warrants (8-0)
- Approved March 2023 wage report of $459,468.96 (8-0)
- Approved disposition of ARPA Funds (8-0)
Finance Committee
The Plano Finance Committee is meeting to review routine financial items, including a vendor run of $246,622.37 and the March 2023 wage report of $459,468.96. They will also discuss ARPA funds and Heartland Bank matters. Public comment is scheduled at the start and end of the meeting.
- Vendor run dated April 24, 2023 in the amount of $246,622.37
- March 2023 wage report in the amount of $459,468.96
- Discussion of ARPA funds
- Discussion of Heartland Bank
Buildings, Grounds, & Zoning Committee
The Buildings, Grounds, and Zoning Committee will discuss downtown parking, parking setbacks at corners and on parkways, a text amendment for additional required inspections, and a business license text addition requiring a Fire & Life Safety Inspection before occupancy. Public comment is scheduled at the start and end of the meeting.
- Downtown parking discussion
- Parking setbacks at corners and parking on the parkway
- Text amendment for additional required inspections
- Business license text addition requiring Fire & Life Safety Inspection prior to occupancy
Personnel & Insurance Committee
The Personnel & Insurance Committee is meeting to discuss two items: the MLK holiday and non-union raises. The agenda is otherwise minimal, with no other substantive items listed.
- Discussion of MLK holiday
- Discussion of non-union raises
City Council
The City Council approved an ordinance to create a City Administrator position and increased the number of Class B liquor licenses. The council also authorized several maintenance contracts and re-appointed three members to city boards.
- Approved ordinance creating City Administrator position (7-0)
- Approved increasing Class B liquor licenses from 4 to 5 (6-1)
- Approved ordinance amending wage and salary schedule (7-0)
- Approved $2,111.24 siren system maintenance contract with Fulton Siren Services (7-0)
- Approved 2023 GTZ mowing contract for $12,000 plus $250 per visit for Rt. 34 (7-0)
- Approved re-appointment of Kurt Deisilker to Plan Commission Board (7-0)
- Approved re-appointment of Cara Brummel to Plan Commission Board (7-0)
- Approved re-appointment of Jacklyn Niles to Police & Fire Commission Board (7-0)
Finance Committee
The Plano Finance Committee is meeting to review and likely approve three vendor runs totaling $741,283.67, the February 2023 Treasurer's report showing $12,874,423.79, and February disbursements of $1,220,086.73. Public comment is scheduled at the start and end of the meeting. The agenda consists of routine financial approvals with no major policy decisions.
- Vendor run March 28, 2023: $131,654.33
- Vendor run March 30, 2023: $163.00
- Vendor run April 10, 2023: $609,466.34
- February 2023 Treasurer's report: $12,874,423.79
- February 2023 disbursements: $1,220,086.73
Committee of the Whole
The Plano Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss two items: 2023 mowing bids and non-union employee raises for fiscal year 2024. The agenda includes citizen comments and aldermen comments/questions, but no other substantive items are listed.
- 2023 mowing bids
- Non-union employee raises for FY '24
Parks Committee
This agenda is mostly procedural, listing only general items: public comment, moving bids, and park maintenance. No specific details, dollar amounts, or decisions are provided.
- Public comment
- Moving bids
- Park maintenance
Personnel & Insurance Committee
The Personnel & Insurance Committee is meeting to discuss two items: recognizing the MLK holiday and potential raises for non-union employees. The agenda is otherwise minimal, with only public comment and these two discussion topics listed.
- Discussion of MLK holiday
- Discussion of non-union raises
- Public comment period
Plan Commission / Zoning Board of Appeals
This meeting of the Plano Plan Commission / Zoning Board of Appeals was canceled. The agenda contains only procedural items and no substantive business was scheduled.
City Council
The Plano City Council is meeting to approve routine items like minutes, warrants, and wage reports, and to consider several ordinances and resolutions. Key actions include amending water and sewer rates, revising infrastructure fees, approving water tower maintenance, and purchasing body cameras from Motorola. The council will also make appointments to the Police Pension Board and Police & Fire Commission, and discuss collective bargaining in closed session.
- Ordinance amending water and sewer rates
- Ordinance revising infrastructure fees
- Resolution for water tower tank maintenance
- Resolution to purchase body cameras from Motorola
- Re-appointment of Gordon Flanigan to Police Pension Board (2-year term)
The City Council approved a one-year 10% increase for water and sewer rates instead of a five-year plan. Other actions included authorizing body camera purchases and water tower maintenance. The council also approved two appointments to police-related boards.
- Approved 10% water/sewer rate increase for one year (5-4)
- Approved Motorola Solutions agreement for body camera purchases (8-0)
- Approved Utility Service Co, Inc. contracts for Main St., Burns St., and Cummins St. water tank maintenance (8-0)
- Approved amended ordinance for infrastructure capital improvements (5-3)
- Approved appointment of Gordon Flanigan to Police Pension Board (8-0)
- Approved appointment of Jennifer Jackson to Police & Fire Commission (8-0)
- Approved City services for Plano Garden (8-0)
- Approved warrant payments of $75,000.00 and $125,689.13 (8-0)
Finance Committee
The Plano Finance Committee is meeting to review routine financial items, including two vendor runs totaling $200,689.13, a February 2023 wage report of $304,022.29, and the transfer of a 2016 Chevy Colorado. Public comment is scheduled at the start and end of the meeting. No major policy decisions or public hearings are listed.
- Vendor run dated March 20, 2023: $75,000.00
- Vendor run dated March 27, 2023: $125,689.13
- February 2023 wage report: $304,022.29
- Asset transfer of a 2016 Chevy Colorado
Committee of the Whole
The Plano Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several items, including a Cintas contract, removing certification limits, non-union raises, the city administrator position, and the FY '24 budgets. The agenda includes citizen comments and aldermen comments/questions.
- Cintas contract discussion
- Discussion on removing certification limits
- Non-union raises
- City administrator position (draft document referenced)
- FY '24 budgets
Personnel & Insurance Committee
The Personnel & Insurance Committee is meeting to discuss several personnel-related items, including the MLK holiday, certification, and non-union employee raises. The agenda also includes public comment periods. No decisions are listed, only discussion items.
- Discussion of MLK holiday
- Discussion of certification
- Discussion of non-union employee raises
- Public comment periods
Buildings, Grounds, & Zoning Committee
The Buildings, Grounds, and Zoning Committee is meeting to discuss items related to the Depot windows and the budget. The agenda is mostly procedural, with public comment periods and no detailed action items listed.
- Public Comment
- Windows at the Depot
- Budget
Community Development
This is a routine committee meeting with no substantive items on the agenda. The agenda consists only of citizen comment, a budget item, and member comment, with no specific proposals, contracts, or decisions listed.
- Citizen Comment
- Budget
- Member Comment
Streets & Utilities Committee
The Streets & Utilities Committee is meeting to discuss the 2023 sidewalk project. The agenda includes public comment periods before and after the discussion. No specific details or decisions are listed in the agenda.
- Discussion of 2023 sidewalk project
- Public comment periods
City Council
The Plano City Council is meeting to approve routine items and consider several ordinances and resolutions. Key actions include a proposed water/sewer rate increase with a new infrastructure fee, an increase in Class E liquor licenses from 6 to 7, and resolutions on water tower maintenance and a special needs sign application policy. The council will also approve vendor payments totaling over $374,000 and hear reports from city staff and committees.
- Ordinance to increase water/sewer rates and implement infrastructure fee
- Ordinance to increase Class E liquor license count from 6 to 7
- Resolution for water tower maintenance agreements
- Resolution for special needs sign application policy
- Approval of vendor warrants: $121,426.79 (Feb 28) and $252,585.27 (Mar 13)
The City Council approved increasing the number of Class E liquor licenses from 6 to 7 and adopted a special needs sign application policy. The Council also authorized two warrant payments totaling $374,012.06. Discussions regarding water and sewer rate increases and water tower maintenance were deferred to the Committee of the Whole meeting.
- Approved increase of Class E liquor licenses from 6 to 7 (8-0)
- Approved special needs sign application policy resolution (8-0)
- Approved warrant list dated February 28, 2023 for $121,426.79 (8-0)
- Approved warrant list dated March 13, 2023 for $252,585.27 (8-0)
- Approved February 27, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved March 13, 2023 agenda (6-2)
Committee of the Whole
The Plano Committee of the Whole will discuss and potentially act on several items, including water tank maintenance contracts, water and sewer rate increases with new infrastructure fees, the purchase of body cameras, an additional liquor license, and the FY '24 budget. The meeting follows the City Council meeting and includes citizen comments.
- Water tower maintenance contracts (3 agreements)
- Water/sewer rate increases and infrastructure fees
- Purchase of 10 body cameras from Motorola Solutions for $38,300.00
- Additional Class B liquor license for Gas N Wash
- FY '24 budget discussion
Administrative, Health, & Safety Committee
The Administrative, Health & Safety Committee is meeting to discuss several operational items, including the police department budget, food truck regulations, and liquor licenses. The agenda also includes public comment periods and a report from the City Administrator. No decisions are listed on the agenda; items appear to be for discussion only.
- Police department budget discussion
- Food truck regulations discussion
- Liquor license policies discussion
- City Administrator report
- Public comment periods
Personnel & Insurance Committee
The Personnel & Insurance Committee is meeting to discuss non-union wage projections, certifications, and the MLK holiday. Public comment is also scheduled. No decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Non-union wage projections
- Certifications
- MLK Holiday
- Public comment
Plan Commission / Zoning Board of Appeals
The Plano Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to review and discuss the City Center Plan and downtown parking. The agenda includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and public comment periods, but the main item is the discussion of the City Center Plan and parking.
- Review and discussion of City Center Plan
- Discussion of downtown parking
- Approval of minutes from February 6, 2023
Streets & Utilities Committee
The Streets & Utilities Committee is meeting to discuss several infrastructure items, including a high water bill, sanitary rehabilitation, sidewalk replacements for 2023, traffic signs on Hoffman and Kristen, and the budget. Public comment is scheduled at the start and end of the meeting.
- High water bill discussion
- Sanitary rehabilitation project
- Sidewalk replacements for 2023
- Traffic signs on Hoffman and Kristen
- Budget discussion
Personnel & Insurance Committee
The Personnel & Insurance Committee is meeting to discuss non-union wage projections and the MLK holiday. The agenda is otherwise sparse, with only public comment periods listed.
- Non-union wage projections
- MLK holiday discussion
Special Events Committee
The Special Events Committee is meeting to discuss its budget. The agenda includes public comment periods and a budget item, with no specific proposals or decisions listed.
- Budget review
- Public comment periods
Finance Committee
The Plano Finance Committee is meeting to review routine financial reports, including a vendor run of $80,018.24 and the January 2023 wage report of $343,052.88. The agenda includes public comment periods but no decisions or proposals are listed.
- Vendor run dated February 27, 2023 in the amount of $80,018.24
- January 2023 wage report in the amount of $343,052.88
City Council
The Plano City Council is meeting to approve routine financial items including warrants totaling $80,018.24 and the January 2023 wage report of $343,052.88. They will also consider a resolution awarding a contract to Whittaker Construction for the Selector Tank Mixer Replacement Project, and approve the purchase of two Space Pack systems for the Depot at a cost not to exceed $29,450.00. Various department reports and committee updates are on the agenda.
- Resolution to award agreement with Whittaker Construction for Selector Tank Mixer Replacement Project
- Approve warrants drawn on treasury: $80,018.24
- Approve January 2023 wage report: $343,052.88
- Approve 2 Space Pack Systems at The Depot, not to exceed $29,450.00 from Artlip
- Sales and related taxes for December 2022: $180,463.22
The City Council approved a low-bid contract for the Selector Tank Mixer Project and authorized the purchase of HVAC systems for the Depot. The council also approved the January 2023 wage report and February 27 warrants.
- Approved contract with Whittaker Construction & Excavation, Inc. for Selector Tank Mixer Project not to exceed $795,175.00 (7-0)
- Approved (2) SpacePak HVAC systems for the Depot from Artlip and Sons, Inc. not to exceed $29,450.00 (7-0)
- Approved January 2023 Wage Report in the amount of $343,052.88 (7-0)
- Approved warrant list dated February 27, 2023 in the amount of $80,018.24 (7-0)
- Approved minutes of the February 13, 2023 regular meeting (Unanimous voice vote)
Committee of the Whole
The Plano Committee of the Whole will discuss several items, including overnight street parking for trailers, a special needs sign application, a water tower maintenance program, water/sewer rates, and the FY '24 budget. These are discussion items, not final decisions.
- Overnight parking on streets for trailers
- Special needs child sign application request
- Water tower maintenance program for towers at 712 Main, 1521 Burns, and 4501 Cummins
- Water and sewer rates
- FY '24 budgets
Plano Police Pension
The Plano Police Pension Board is meeting to review investment reports, approve payments, and discuss new business including a $500,000 transfer for higher interest earnings. They will also consider a new member application and training attendance.
- Approve check #2306 $500,000 to Wedbush/AMG for higher interest earnings
- Approve check #2309 $800 to Collins & Radja, P.C. for quarterly retainer
- Approve check #2310 $3,002 to Alliant for fiduciary liability insurance
- Membership application for Vince Ochoa, Tier 2, hired January 8, 2023
- Investment report: IPOPIF balance $7,550,325.05 as of 12/31/22
Buildings, Grounds, & Zoning Committee
The Buildings, Grounds, and Zoning Committee is meeting to discuss downtown parking, parking setbacks at corners and on parkways, a text amendment for additional required inspections, and a proposed addition to the business license requiring a Fire & Life Safety Inspection before occupancy. Public comment is scheduled at the start and end of the meeting.
- Downtown parking discussion
- Parking setbacks at corners and parking on the parkway
- Text amendment for additional required inspections
- Business license addition requiring Fire & Life Safety Inspection prior to occupancy
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee is reviewing routine financial items, including vendor runs, wage and treasurer's reports, and disbursements. No major policy decisions are on the agenda; the meeting is primarily for approval of payments and reports.
- Vendor run January 26, 2023: $114,804.55
- Vendor run February 1, 2023: $30,176.26
- Vendor run February 13, 2023: $427,267.42
- December 2022 wage report: $306,741.90
- December 2022 treasurer's report: $12,752,472.60
City Council
The City Council approved ordinances to amend the number of Class A, E, and G-1 liquor licenses. The council also authorized $279,500 in MFT dollars for IDOT general maintenance and approved 2023-2024 health, dental, life, and vision insurance renewals.
- Approved Ordinance #2023-2 regarding Class A and Class E liquor licenses (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance #2023-3 regarding Class G-1 liquor licenses (6-0)
- Approved Resolution #R2023-3 for $279,500 in IDOT general maintenance appropriations (6-0)
- Approved 2023-2024 Insurance Renewals for Health, Dental, Life and Vision (6-0)
- Approved warrant list dated January 26, 2023 for $114,804.55 (6-0)
- Approved warrant list dated February 1, 2023 for $30,176.26 (6-0)
- Approved warrant list dated February 13, 2023 for $427,267.42 (6-0)
- Approved December 2022 Wage Report for $306,741.90 (6-0)
Committee of the Whole
The Plano Committee of the Whole is meeting to review a bid for the Selector Tank Mixer Replacement and will make a recommendation for award. The agenda also includes citizen comments and aldermen comments/questions. No other substantive items are listed.
- Selector Tank Mixer Replacement bid review and recommendation for award
Plan Commission / Zoning Board of Appeals
The Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting. The main item is a discussion and review of the City Center Plan, with public comment periods. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes.
- Discussion/review of City Center Plan
- Public comment periods
- Approval of January 3, 2023 minutes
Streets & Utilities Committee
The Streets & Utilities Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several infrastructure and public works items, including a possible ban on overnight trailer parking on city streets, sidewalk replacements for 2023, and a water tower program. The agenda also includes items on sanitary rehabilitation, traffic signs, and a special needs sign application.
- Trailers parking on city streets overnight
- Sanitary Rehabilitation
- Sidewalk replacements for 2023
- Traffic signs on Hoffman and Kristen
- Water tower program
Finance Committee
The Plano Finance Committee is meeting to review routine financial reports, including a vendor run of $260,974.64, the November 2022 wage report of $351,574.42, and the Treasurer's report for November 2022 showing total funds of $12,981,807.06 and disbursements of $2,799,770.20. Public comment is taken at the start and end of the meeting.
- Vendor run dated January 23, 2023 in the amount of $260,974.64
- November 2022 wage report in the amount of $351,574.42
- Treasurer's report for November 2022 in the amount of $12,981,807.06
- Disbursements in the amount of $2,799,770.20
City Council
The Plano City Council is meeting to approve routine financial items including warrants, wage reports, and a new hire, as well as resolutions for an auditor agreement and a land use agreement. The agenda also includes reports from city staff and committees, and a closed session.
- Approval of warrants totaling $260,974.64
- Approval of November 2022 wage report totaling $351,574.42
- Resolution for agreement with Lauterbach & Amen, LLP (auditors)
- Resolution for land use agreement with Corbin Land LLC
- Hiring Todd Latham as Accountant II at $52,305.80 per year
The City Council approved a land use agreement with Corbin Land LLC and a professional services agreement with Lauterbach & Amen, LLP. The council also authorized the hiring of Todd Christian Latham and the purchase of police department cameras.
- Approved warrants for payment in the amount of $260,974.64 (6-0)
- Approved November 2022 Wage Report of $351,574.42 (6-0)
- Approved professional services agreement with Lauterbach & Amen, LLP (6-0)
- Approved land use agreement with Corbin Land LLC (6-0)
- Approved hiring Todd Christian Latham at a salary of $52,305.80 (6-0)
- Approved $14,800.00 purchase of replacement cameras for Police Department from ADS (6-0)
Personnel & Insurance Committee
The Personnel & Insurance Committee is meeting to discuss insurance renewals and the observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The agenda includes public comment periods, but no specific decisions or proposals are detailed.
- Insurance renewals
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Special Events Committee
The Special Events Committee is meeting to discuss holiday lights, holiday decor, and the fireworks budget. The agenda includes public comment periods, but no specific decisions or proposals are detailed.
- Public comment
- Holiday lights
- Holiday decor
- Fireworks budget
Buildings, Grounds, & Zoning Committee
The Buildings, Grounds, and Zoning Committee is meeting to discuss three listed items: public comment, SooGreen information, and city parking. The agenda is minimal and contains no detailed proposals or decisions, only these topic headings.
- Public Comment
- SooGreen information
- City Parking
Community Development
This is a procedural agenda for the Community Development committee meeting. The only listed items are public comment, city branding, and business engagement, with no specific proposals, contracts, or dollar amounts provided. The agenda contains no substantive details for residents to act on.
- Public comment period
- Discussion of city branding
- Discussion of business engagement
Personnel & Insurance Committee
The Personnel & Insurance Committee is meeting to discuss insurance renewals and other business. The agenda is mostly procedural, with public comment periods and an old/new business item.
- Insurance renewals discussion
- Public comment periods
- Old/new business
Streets & Utilities Committee
The Streets & Utilities Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several infrastructure and regulatory items, including overnight trailer parking on city streets, a master service plan, sanitary rehabilitation, traffic signs, a special needs sign application, a water tower program, and a water/sewer rate study. Public comment is scheduled at the beginning and end of the meeting.
- Trailers parking on city streets overnight
- HR Green Master Service Plan
- Sanitary Rehabilitation
- Traffic signs on Hoffman and Kristen
- Water/Sewer rate study
Finance Committee
The Plano Finance Committee is meeting to review routine financial items, including three vendor runs totaling over $500,000 and the October 2022 treasurer's report. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions listed.
- Vendor run December 21, 2022: $192,877.34
- Vendor run December 27, 2022: $114,181.07
- Vendor run January 9, 2023: $198,997.56
- October 2022 Treasurer's report: $13,615,635.46
- October disbursements: $566,606.45
City Council
The Plano City Council will vote on approving minutes, warrants totaling over $500,000, and a wage report. They will also consider an ordinance amending open burning regulations and a resolution regarding the Corbin land use agreement. Reports from city officials and committees will be presented.
- Ordinance amending Title 8 Chapter 2 Section 8-2-7 on open burning
- Resolution on Corbin Land Use Agreement
- Warrants totaling $506,055.97 for vendor runs
- October 2022 Treasurer's report with $13,615,635.46 balance
- BPZ 2022 Year End Report
The City Council approved a text amendment regarding open burning and authorized three sets of warrant payments. A proposed land use agreement with Corbin Land LLC was rescinded and tabled for a future meeting because the contract was not included.
- Approved Ordinance #2023-01 amending open burning code (8-0)
- Approved warrant list dated December 21, 2022 for $192,877.34 (8-0)
- Approved warrant list dated December 27, 2022 for $114,181.07 (8-0)
- Approved warrant list dated January 9, 2023 for $198,997.56 (8-0)
- Rescinded and tabled Resolution #R2023-01 regarding Corbin Land use agreement
Committee of the Whole
The Plano Committee of the Whole will discuss several items, including a liquor license request, hiring a new accountant, appointing auditors, purchasing police cameras, and a water/sewer rate study. These are discussion items, not final decisions.
- Liquor license request for Sand Dollar Slots at 420 W. Rt. 34 #1A
- Hire Todd Latham for Accountant II full-time position
- Appoint Lauterbach & Amen, LLP as city auditors (3-year proposal 2023-2025)
- Purchase replacement cameras for lobby and safe zone at police department
- Water/Sewer rate study
Plan Commission / Zoning Board of Appeals
The Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting to consider a zoning change and special use request by Angel Silva for the property at 13 W. John Street. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment periods.
- Zoning change and special use request by Angel Silva for 13 W. John Street
- Approval of minutes from November 7, 2022 meeting
- Public comment periods