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Plano public meetings in 2025

93 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 8, 2025

Finance Committee

Finance Committee reviews two vendor payments totaling $658,332.26

The Plano Finance Committee will consider two vendor payment requests. The first request is for $539,051.55 dated December 8, 2025. The second request is for $119,280.71 dated December 9, 2025. The meeting also includes public comment periods.

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Mon Dec 8, 2025

City Council

City Council to approve the 2025 tax levy ordinance and related tax abatement resolutions

The Plano City Council will consider several financial items, including a new tax levy ordinance and multiple tax abatement resolutions. It will also approve two vendor payments totaling $658,332.26 and a contract for four license‑plate reader cameras. Additional actions include hiring a new police officer and two public works employees, and adopting the 2026 meeting and holiday schedules.

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✓ Decided: Council approved the 2025 tax levy ordinance

The council approved the 2025 tax levy ordinance and several tax‑abatement resolutions. It also approved a $13,950 contract with Flock Group Inc. for four license‑plate reader cameras after a motion to table the item was defeated. Additionally, the council hired a new police officer and adopted the 2026 meeting and holiday schedules.

Mon Dec 8, 2025

Committee of the Whole

Plano Committee of the Whole meets for comments only

This is a procedural meeting with no substantive agenda items. The agenda includes only citizens' comments and aldermen comments, with no decisions or discussions listed.

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Mon Dec 1, 2025

Plan Commission / Zoning Board of Appeals

Plan Commission to discuss Gjovik PUD Phase Two development

The Plan Commission will consider an amendment to the Gjovik Planned Unit Development to include the development of three multi-family residential buildings. The meeting is scheduled for December 1, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.

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Mon Nov 24, 2025

Committee of the Whole

Plano discusses grant for Flock Safety license plate reader cameras

The Committee of the Whole will discuss the acceptance of a grant award to secure license plate reader cameras. The meeting includes a review of a contract with Flock Group Inc.

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Mon Nov 24, 2025

Finance Committee

Finance Committee reviews over $620,000 in vendor payments and wages

The Finance Committee is reviewing four separate vendor payment runs and one wage report. These items represent the city's pending expenditures for late November and early December 2025.

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Mon Nov 24, 2025

City Council

Plano City Council to consider police equipment and business grants

The City Council will review several resolutions including a police equipment purchase and a business facade grant. The body will also consider an ordinance to reduce the number of Class E liquor licenses.

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✓ Decided: Council reduced Class E liquor licenses from 8 to 7

The Plano City Council approved several finance payments, a wage report, and four resolutions. It voted to amend the code to lower Class E liquor licenses from eight to seven. The council also authorized purchase of six Tasers, a school‑resource officer agreement, and a façade improvement grant.

Tue Nov 18, 2025

Plano Police Pension

Plano Police Pension Board to review $13.1 million fund balance and new actuarial contract

The Plano Police Pension Board will review a treasurer's report showing a total balance of $13,099,878.00. The board is considering a three-year actuarial services contract with MWM Consulting Group and a contribution refund of $32,146.91 for Brian Hart.

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Mon Nov 10, 2025

City Council

City Council to eliminate the remaining Class C liquor license

The Plano City Council will vote on an ordinance that reduces the number of Class C liquor licenses from one to zero. The meeting also includes approval of several vendor warrant payments totaling $793,347.19, a snow‑removal contract with Hanson Landscape Design for the 2025/2026 season, a purchase of four Flock safety license‑plate reader cameras for $13,950.00, and a $23,000.00 agreement with BSI Online for a municipal cross‑connection control survey. Additional items include a purchase agreement for three CL17 analyzers from Hach Company for up to $23,000.00.

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✓ Decided: Council approved liquor license cut, snow removal contract, and several purchases

The council passed an ordinance reducing Class C liquor licenses from one to zero. It also approved a snow‑removal contract with Hanson Landscape, a $13,950 purchase of four Flock Safety license‑plate cameras, a cross‑connection survey agreement with BSI Online, and a $23,000 purchase of three CL17 analyzers. Additionally, the council accepted four finance‑committee warrant payments totaling $793,337.79.

Mon Nov 10, 2025

Committee of the Whole

Plano Committee of the Whole to review 2025 tax levy

The committee will discuss the purchase of police equipment and a school resource officer agreement. Members will also review the 2025 tax levy.

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Mon Nov 10, 2025

Finance Committee

Finance Committee reviews vendor payment of $552,137.82

The Finance Committee will review several vendor payments ranging from $26,143.33 to $552,137.82 and hear the August and September treasurer’s reports on revenues and disbursements. Items include detailed amounts for each vendor run and total disbursements for the two months. The meeting also includes a public comment period.

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Mon Nov 3, 2025

Plan Commission / Zoning Board of Appeals

Plan Commission meeting scheduled for Nov 3, 2025 was canceled.

The Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals had a meeting scheduled for November 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM. The agenda listed standard items such as call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, and public comments. However, the meeting was canceled, so no decisions or discussions took place.

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Mon Oct 27, 2025

City Council

City Council to adopt a comprehensive amendment to Plano’s 2025 budget ordinance.

The Plano City Council will consider several financial actions, including vendor payments, a wage report, and a major amendment to the city’s 2025 budget ordinance. The council will also vote on the sale of a city-owned vehicle and approve facade improvement grants for two local businesses. Additional items include a police pension fund levy request and reports on recent tax collections and unspent funds.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved a comprehensive amendment to Plano’s 2025 budget

The council unanimously approved a comprehensive amendment to the 2025 Budget Ordinance (Ordinance #2025-19). They also approved the sale of a 2012 Jeep Cherokee for $2,000, waived the fee for a special events liquor license, and adopted professional services and façade improvement agreements. All motions passed with seven ayes and one absent member.

Mon Oct 27, 2025

Committee of the Whole

Plano Committee discusses snow removal and license plate reader cameras

The Committee of the Whole will discuss several municipal contracts and equipment purchases. Items include winter snow removal services and the acquisition of license plate reader cameras via a grant.

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Mon Oct 27, 2025

Finance Committee

Finance Committee reviews $376,911.14 wage report

The Finance Committee will review two vendor payment items and a wage report. Item 2 authorizes a vendor payment of $89,172.46 dated October 27, 2025. Item 3 authorizes a vendor payment of $5,399.81 dated October 28, 2025, and Item 4 discusses a September 2025 wage report totaling $376,911.14. The agenda also includes public comment periods at the start and end of the meeting.

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Mon Oct 13, 2025

City Council

Council approves nearly $880K in vendor payments

The Plano City Council will approve routine items such as minutes and agenda, authorize four vendor payments totaling $877,488.08, adopt a wage report for $375,542.94, waive a liquor license fee for St. Mary School’s event on November 8, 2025, and pass a resolution to purchase a 2024 Ram ProMaster cargo van up to $50,000.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved a $50,000 cargo van purchase and multiple payments

The council authorized the purchase of a 2024 Ram Full-Size ProMaster Cargo Van for up to $50,000. It also approved five warrant payments and a wage‑report payment totaling over $1.2 million. The council waived St. Mary School’s special‑event liquor‑license fee. No other substantive actions were taken.

Mon Oct 13, 2025

Committee of the Whole

Committee will review the FY 2025-2026 amended general fund budget

The Committee of the Whole will examine the amended FY 2025‑2026 general fund budget. It will discuss whether to execute a professional services agreement with HR Green, Inc. for general consultation services from 2025 to 2029. It will consider the sale of a 2012 Jeep Cherokee Investigator vehicle. It will hear a land development presentation from Black Dirt Farms LLC.

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Mon Oct 13, 2025

Finance Committee

City approves $626,633.54 vendor payment on Oct 13

The Finance Committee will consider six vendor payments ranging from $27,215.54 to $626,633.54, all dated in October 2025. It will also review a wage report for August 2025 showing $375,542.94 in expenses. The meeting includes time for public comment before and after the financial items.

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Wed Oct 8, 2025

Administrative, Health, & Safety Committee

Committee to discuss Flock Safety license plate reader cameras

The Administrative, Health, & Safety Committee will meet to discuss a grant award and a proposal regarding Flock Safety License Plate Reader Cameras.

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Mon Oct 6, 2025

Plan Commission / Zoning Board of Appeals

Plan Commission meeting will discuss concept plan workshop and public comments

The Plano Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a workshop on concept plans. They will also provide time for public comments. No specific decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

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Mon Sep 22, 2025

City Council

Council to vote on ordinance allowing Police Squad 10 to sell or scrap personal property

The Plano City Council will consider several ordinances, including one that authorizes the sale or scrapping of personal property for Police Squad 10. The council will also approve two vendor payments totaling $236,717.43 and $491.34. Additional items include amendments to Title 4 building regulations and to the municipal cannabis retailers occupation tax. The meeting includes routine reports and the presentation of the FY ’25 audit.

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✓ Decided: Council approved sale of old police SUV and multiple ordinance updates

The Plano City Council approved two warrant payments totaling $236,717.43 and $491.34. It authorized the sale or scrapping of the Police Squad 10 SUV and adopted amendments to the building code and the municipal cannabis retailer occupation tax reference. The FY 2025 audit was also approved. All motions passed.

Mon Sep 22, 2025

Committee of the Whole

Committee will consider buying a $50,000 transit meter van

The Committee of the Whole will review the FY 2025-2026 amended budget for parks, sewer and water. It will discuss purchasing a 2024 transit meter van from RiverFront Chrysler Jeep and Ram, with costs split between the water and sewer departments and not to exceed $50,000. A presentation on the Savion Project will be given, followed by citizen and aldermen comments.

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Mon Sep 22, 2025

Finance Committee

Finance Committee reviews July 2025 Treasurer's report of $15,041,161.46

The Plano Finance Committee will discuss the July 2025 Treasurer's report showing a balance of $15,041,161.46. It will also review total disbursements of $1,548,604.74 and two vendor payments of $236,717.43 and $491.34. The meeting includes time for public comment.

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Tue Sep 16, 2025

Parks Committee

Parks Committee to discuss budget and staffing

The Plano Parks Committee will meet to review an amended budget and consider adding a new employee. The agenda also includes a public comment period and a discussion on weed control.

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Mon Sep 8, 2025

Committee of the Whole

Plano Committee of the Whole to review amended budget and police vehicle disposal

The Committee of the Whole will discuss the disposal of Squad 10 and review the amended budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The budget review includes MFT, PPP, IMRF, OPEB, and DBT SRVC.

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Mon Sep 8, 2025

Finance Committee

Finance Committee reviews over $1 million in vendor payments and wages

The Finance Committee is meeting to review four vendor payment runs and a July 2025 wage report. These items represent the city's recent expenditures for services and payroll.

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Mon Sep 8, 2025

City Council

Plano City Council to consider liquor and building code amendments

The City Council will discuss updates to liquor license restrictions and building regulations. The body is also reviewing a facade improvement grant and several vendor payments. A closed session is scheduled to discuss employee collective negotiating and salary schedules.

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✓ Decided: Council approved multiple payments and key liquor‑license ordinance

The council approved four warrant payments totaling $387,050.15 and a wage report payment of $562,008.05. It also approved Ordinance #2025‑15 amending liquor‑license regulation restrictions. A building‑regulations amendment was tabled until the September 22 meeting, and a façade improvement grant agreement for MajorLuv Southern Delights LLC was approved.

Tue Sep 2, 2025

Plan Commission / Zoning Board of Appeals

Plano Plan Commission to hold workshop on Commercial PUDs

The Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to conduct a workshop regarding Commercial Planned Unit Developments (PUD). The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from July 7, 2025.

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Mon Aug 25, 2025

City Council

Plano City Council considers $1.3 million property purchase on Eldamain Road

The City Council will vote on several ordinances, including a new grocery occupation tax and the purchase of a property from Feece Oil Company. The body will also review contracts for public works equipment and a camera trailer.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved new grocery tax and several major contracts

The Plano City Council approved an ordinance creating a 1% municipal grocery tax that will take effect on January 1, 2026. It also increased the number of Class E liquor licenses from seven to eight and authorized the purchase of 3031 Eldamain Road for up to $1.3 million. Additional approvals included contracts for a dump‑truck body, a sanitary‑sewer change order, and a camera trailer, as well as two warrant payments totaling $211,840.75.

Mon Aug 25, 2025

Committee of the Whole

Committee to discuss liquor code and building regulations amendments

The Committee of the Whole will review two proposed amendments: one to the Liquor Code and another to Title 4, Building Regulations. No decisions are listed; the meeting includes time for citizens' and aldermen's comments.

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Mon Aug 25, 2025

Finance Committee

Finance committee to vote on $211,840.75 in vendor payments and June treasury report

The Plano Finance Committee will review and likely approve three vendor payments totaling $211,840.75 and receive the June 2025 Treasurer’s report showing $15.06 million in city funds. The meeting also includes time for public comment before these financial items.

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Tue Aug 19, 2025

Plano Police Pension

Plano Police Pension Board to review $12.2 million fund balance

The board will review the Treasurer's report and actuarial valuations for the police pension fund. Members will consider an amended budget and approve several service payments.

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Mon Aug 11, 2025

Committee of the Whole

City to consider $130k dump truck body contract and grocery tax discussion

The Committee of the Whole will discuss a contract with Bonnell Industries Inc. for a dump truck body and review the grocery tax. The meeting will also include a public hearing for a liquor license applicant.

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Mon Aug 11, 2025

Finance Committee

Finance committee to vote on $494,464.95 in vendor payments

The Plano Finance Committee will review and likely approve four vendor payments totaling $494,464.95 for services rendered. Public comment is also scheduled at the start of the meeting.

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Mon Aug 11, 2025

City Council

Plano City Council to consider 2025 Comprehensive Plan update

The City Council will discuss adopting the 2025 update to the Comprehensive Plan. The body is also considering several equipment purchases and repairs, as well as reviewing city financial reports.

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✓ Decided: Council adopted 2025 Comprehensive Plan update and approved multiple warrants

The council approved the 2025 update to the Comprehensive Plan by a 6‑2 vote. It accepted four finance warrants totaling $492,? (actually $148,603.47, $2,774.40, $341,417.68, $1,669.40) with unanimous support. The council approved a $17,237.38 repair agreement for the wastewater plant centrifuge and initially approved a $262,440.70 camera‑trailer purchase before postponing that vote to the August 25 meeting. A closed‑session was authorized unanimously.

Mon Aug 4, 2025

Plan Commission / Zoning Board of Appeals

Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals meeting canceled

The meeting scheduled for August 4, 2025, was canceled. No items were decided or discussed.

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Mon Jul 28, 2025

City Council

Plano City Council to consider $262,440 camera trailer purchase

The City Council will vote on several equipment purchases and service contracts, including software and vehicle acquisitions. The body will also discuss the hiring of a new Streets Level I employee and review an annual NPDES update.

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✓ Decided: Council approved purchase of a $262,440.70 camera trailer

The Plano City Council approved several contracts and a hiring, including a $21,850 server purchase, a $67,950 cloud‑software contract, a $1,916.99 copier lease, a $104,770 truck, a $108,018.50 sewer‑rehabilitation contract, and a $262,440.70 camera trailer that was later tabled. The council also approved payment warrants totaling $153,332.16 and hired David Marin as a Streets Level I employee.

Mon Jul 28, 2025

Committee of the Whole

Plano Committee of the Whole to review Comprehensive Plan update

The Committee of the Whole will receive presentations regarding the 2024 Plano Comprehensive Plan update and the Mitchell Crossings Apartments.

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Mon Jul 28, 2025

Finance Committee

Finance Committee to review over $154,000 in vendor payments

The Finance Committee is meeting to review two sets of vendor payments. The committee will consider expenditures totaling $154,522.14.

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Mon Jul 14, 2025

Committee of the Whole

Plano Committee of the Whole to discuss camera trailer and sewer contracts

The Committee of the Whole will discuss several equipment purchases and infrastructure contracts. Items include a cloud migration presentation and a discussion regarding the grocery tax.

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Mon Jul 14, 2025

Finance Committee

Finance Committee reviews over $1.5 million in vendor payments and wages

The Finance Committee is reviewing several vendor payment runs and a May 2025 wage report. The body will also examine the May 2025 Treasurer's report and interest income data.

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Mon Jul 14, 2025

City Council

Plano City Council to vote on road and sidewalk contracts

The City Council will consider several infrastructure contracts and personnel decisions. The body is also reviewing requests to increase the number of available Class E liquor licenses.

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✓ Decided: Council approved contracts, ordinances, and a city administrator renewal

The Plano City Council approved several finance warrants, renewed the city administrator's contract, hired a new police officer, and passed two liquor‑license ordinances. It also authorized contracts for the 2025 Road and Sidewalk programs and a police climate‑control system upgrade. All motions passed with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes.

Mon Jul 7, 2025

Plan Commission / Zoning Board of Appeals

Plano Plan Commission and Zoning Board to conduct site plan review

The Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to review a site plan. The agenda does not list specific projects or decisions to be voted on.

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Mon Jun 23, 2025

City Council

Plano City Council to vote on $686,372.03 in vendor payments

The City Council will consider approving several personnel appointments and payments to vendors. The meeting includes reports on April 2025 sales taxes and the MFT unobligated balance.

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✓ Decided: Council approved $686,372.03 in warrants for city expenses

The council approved a warrant payment of $686,372.03 as recommended by the Finance Committee. Mayor Michael Rennels appointed Carin Martin as City Collector with a $64,000 salary. The council also approved hiring Alec Tisberger as a Meter Technician and Jacob Rench as a Utility Locator, both at $24.76 per hour. All motions passed with a unanimous aye vote; Alderman Wickens was absent for each.

Mon Jun 23, 2025

Finance Committee

Finance Committee to review $686,372.03 vendor run

The Finance Committee will meet to review a vendor run dated June 23, 2025. The meeting also includes time for public comment.

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Mon Jun 23, 2025

Committee of the Whole

Plano Committee discusses $403,663 road program contract

The Committee of the Whole will review a comprehensive plan update and discuss two municipal contracts. These items include road work and police department climate control upgrades.

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Wed Jun 18, 2025

Streets & Utilities Committee

Committee to discuss parking restrictions on Hale Street

The Streets & Utilities Committee will meet to discuss parking regulations on a specific section of Hale Street. The meeting also includes time for public comment.

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Mon Jun 9, 2025

City Council

Plano City Council to consider turbo blower contract and board appointment

The City Council will vote on a contract for equipment repair and an intergovernmental agreement for public works mutual aid. The body will also consider the appointment of a member to the Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals.

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✓ Decided: Council appoints Chuck Rauter to Planning/Zoning Board and approves key contracts

The council approved the May 27 minutes and the June 9 agenda and authorized warrant payments of $133,651.44, $1,251.24, $218,191.35 and $1,669.40. It also appointed Chuck Rauter to the Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals, approved a $34,780 contract to rebuild a turbo‑blower core, and approved membership in the Public Works Mutual Aid Network.

Mon Jun 9, 2025

Finance Committee

Finance Committee to review over $350,000 in vendor payments

The Finance Committee is reviewing four separate vendor payment runs and financial reports for March and April 2025. The meeting focuses on approving expenditures and reviewing the city's treasurer reports.

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Mon Jun 2, 2025

Plan Commission / Zoning Board of Appeals

Plano considers Comprehensive Plan amendments and multi-family development

The Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding proposed amendments to the City of Plano Comprehensive Plan. The body will also review a proposal for a multi-family apartment development at the Gjovik Property.

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Tue May 27, 2025

Committee of the Whole

Plano discusses $34,780 turbo blower repair contract

The Committee of the Whole will discuss a contract for equipment repair and a mutual aid agreement. The body will determine if the blower contract should be forwarded to the City Council for passage.

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Tue May 27, 2025

Finance Committee

Finance Committee reviews over $860,000 in vendor payments and wages

The Finance Committee is meeting to review a vendor run and a wage report. The body will consider expenditures totaling $861,953.73.

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Tue May 27, 2025

City Council

City Council to vote on $515,728 vendor run and police equipment purchases

The Plano City Council will meet on May 27, 2025, to approve routine administrative items including a $515,728.11 vendor run and a $346,225.62 wage report. The council will also vote on several contracts totaling over $329,000 for police equipment, facility upgrades, and Depot improvements, as well as confirm a police sergeant promotion and reappoint several commission members.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved purchase of three police SUVs and multiple contracts

The Plano City Council approved a contract to buy three police SUVs for up to $136,395 and related equipment contracts totaling $75,000. It also approved contracts for depot doors, lock replacements, diffuser and clamp replacements, and a new grit blower. The council confirmed the promotion of Jeremiah Brown to Sergeant and appointed four members to the Plan Commission/Zoning Board, Police & Fire Commission, and Police Pension Fund Board. A resolution for a police HVAC upgrade was tabled and the council entered and exited a closed‑session meeting.

Tue May 20, 2025

Plano Police Pension

Plano Police Pension Board to review $11 million fund balance and benefit payments

The board will review a treasurer's report showing a total balance of $11,063,499.70. Members are deciding on specific benefit payments, military service buy-backs, and administrative bills.

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Thu May 15, 2025

Streets & Utilities Committee

Plano Streets & Utilities Committee to discuss water usage, enter closed session for property

The committee will hold a public hearing on high water usage matters and then convene a closed session under state law to discuss the potential purchase or lease of real property. The agenda is otherwise procedural with no specific votes or monetary items listed.

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Mon May 12, 2025

Finance Committee

Finance Committee to approve $330K in vendor payments

The Finance Committee will consider approving two vendor runs totaling $330,485.56. The agenda also includes public comment periods. No other business is scheduled.

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Mon May 12, 2025

Committee of the Whole

Committee discusses purchasing 3 police SUVs and several other contracts

The Plano Committee of the Whole will discuss several purchase agreements and contracts, including the acquisition of three police SUVs from Morrow Brothers Inc., a new blower, replacement diffusers and clamps, Depot door and lock replacements, and an HVAC monitoring system upgrade for the police department. These items are under discussion and may be recommended for approval to the City Council.

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Mon May 12, 2025

City Council

Council to vote on police public works union contract

The Plano City Council will consider approving a collective bargaining agreement with the Metropolitan Alliance of Police Plano Public Works Chapter #555, and a $17,593 contract with Hach Company for wastewater treatment equipment maintenance. The council will also approve vendor runs totaling $330,485.56 and receive financial reports including March sales taxes of $202,917.74 and an MFT balance of $1,849,534.13.

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✓ Decided: Council approved collective bargaining agreement with Metropolitan Alliance

The council approved a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Plano and the Metropolitan Alliance of Police Plano Public Works Chapter #555, effective through April 30, 2027. The resolution passed with six ayes, no nays, one abstention (Alderman Johns) and Alderman Swoboda absent. The council also approved two warrant payments of $328,816.16 and $1,669.40, and authorized a maintenance contract with Hach Company up to $17,593.05.

Mon May 5, 2025

Plan Commission / Zoning Board of Appeals

Plan Commission to discuss draft comprehensive plan update

The Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a joint meeting to discuss the draft comprehensive plan update. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and opportunities for public comment. No votes or final decisions are scheduled; the item is listed for discussion only.

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Mon Apr 28, 2025

Committee of the Whole

Committee to discuss $17,593 wastewater equipment maintenance contract

The Committee of the Whole will discuss a proposed contract with Hach for maintenance and service of equipment at the wastewater treatment plant, with a cost not to exceed $17,593.05. The meeting also includes periods for public comment and aldermen comments.

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Mon Apr 28, 2025

Finance Committee

Finance Committee reviews over $620,000 in vendor payments and wages

The Finance Committee is meeting to review several vendor payment runs and the March 2025 wage report. The body will consider expenditures totaling $620,271.47.

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Mon Apr 28, 2025

City Council

Plano City Council to hold public hearing on FY ’26 original budget

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the original budget for the fiscal year starting May 1, 2025. The body will also consider changes to water and sewer rates and approve several professional service contracts.

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✓ Decided: Council adopted FY 2026 budget and approved 15% water rate increase

The Plano City Council adopted the FY 2026 original budget and passed an ordinance raising water rates by 15% effective May 1, 2025. It also approved resolutions authorizing up to $56,949.10 for the 2025 Non‑MFT Road Program and up to $35,470.00 for engineering water‑system improvements. Additional actions included approving city services for the Plano Community Garden, a raffle license for Open Roads ABATE, and a $2,381 façade‑improvement grant for The Chocolate Shoppe.

Mon Apr 14, 2025

Finance Committee

Committee reviews monthly financial reports and vendor payments

The Plano Finance Committee is reviewing routine financial reports for January and February 2025, including treasurer's reports, disbursements, wage reports, and vendor runs. No decisions or proposals beyond approving these standard items. The meeting includes public comment periods at the beginning and end.

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Mon Apr 14, 2025

Committee of the Whole

Plano COW to discuss water/sewer rate amendment and road, water contracts

The Plano Committee of the Whole will discuss a professional services agreement with HR Green for the 2025 Non-MFT Road Program ($56,949.10), a contract for engineering water system improvements and an SRF application ($35,470), and a proposed amendment to water and sewer rates. A presentation on residential aggregation is also scheduled. Citizens' comments are taken at the beginning and end of the meeting.

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Mon Apr 14, 2025

City Council

Plano City Council to consider liquor license increase and infrastructure contracts

The City Council will vote on increasing the number of Class A liquor licenses and approving several professional service contracts. The body will also review memorandums of understanding with the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police. A draft of the FY ’26 budget is available for review ahead of a future public hearing.

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✓ Decided: Council approved a fourth Class A liquor license for Planet Pizza LLC

The council appointed Alderman Mulliner as Mayor Pro‑Tem for the evening. It approved multiple warrant payments and a wage report. It also approved an ordinance increasing Class A liquor licenses from three to four for Planet Pizza LLC and adopted several resolutions for contracts, police memoranda, a water model study, and a façade improvement grant.

Mon Apr 7, 2025

Plan Commission / Zoning Board of Appeals

Plan Commission to discuss Teska Comprehensive Plan Update

The Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to discuss the Teska Comprehensive Plan Update. The remainder of the meeting consists of procedural items.

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Mon Mar 24, 2025

Finance Committee

Finance Committee to approve $156,634.11 in vendor payments

The Plano Finance Committee will consider approving a vendor run totaling $156,634.11 for various city expenses including road construction, utilities, payroll services, and supplies. The meeting also includes public comment periods.

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Mon Mar 24, 2025

Finance Committee

Finance Committee to vote on $156,634 vendor run

The Finance Committee will consider approving a vendor run totaling $156,634.11 for payment of various city invoices. The agenda includes a detailed list of bills from vendors covering payroll processing, utilities, road construction, and other operational expenses. Public comment periods are also scheduled.

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Mon Mar 24, 2025

Committee of the Whole

Plano Committee of the Whole reviews FY 2025-26 budget with 3.7% increase

The Committee of the Whole will review and discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 General Fund budget, which projects revenues of $9.96 million and expenses of $10.64 million, and consider a contract with Trotter and Associates for up to $36,612. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a Class A liquor license for Planet Pizza.

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Mon Mar 24, 2025

City Council

Council to vote on solar energy code amendment and IT services contract

The Plano City Council will consider several action items including approving warrants totaling $156,634.11, a resolution for a Facade Improvement Grant at 10 E. Main Street, an ordinance amending the solar energy systems code, and a five-year managed IT services agreement with ADC Technologies. They will also vote on hiring a wastewater plant operator and waiving a special event liquor license fee for St. Mary's event on May 3.

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✓ Decided: Council approved solar energy ordinance amendment and key city contracts

The Plano City Council adopted an amendment to the solar energy systems code (6‑2 vote). It also approved a $156,634.11 warrant payment, waived the special event liquor license fee for St. Mary’s Cinco de Mayo event, hired Marco Martinez as a wastewater plant operator at $22 per hour, authorized a $2,400 façade improvement grant for Ana L. Martinez, and entered a five‑year managed IT services agreement with ADC Technologies Inc.

Mon Mar 24, 2025

City Council

Council to vote on ordinance amending solar energy system regulations

The City Council will consider a text amendment to the solar energy system ordinance, approve a facade improvement grant for Martinez Financial Services at 10 E. Main Street, hire Marco Martinez as a Waste Water Plant Operator at $22.00/hour, and waive the special event liquor license fee for St. Mary's event on May 3, 2025. They will also authorize a five-year managed IT services agreement with ADC Technologies Inc. and approve warrants totaling $156,634.11.

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Wed Mar 12, 2025

Streets & Utilities Committee

Committee to discuss resident's concern about no parking on Rock Street

The Streets & Utilities Committee will hear public comment and discuss the budget. A resident's concern regarding no-parking restrictions on Rock Street is on the agenda.

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Mon Mar 10, 2025

Committee of the Whole

Committee to review FY2025-2026 budgets for parks, sewer, water

This Committee of the Whole meeting will review the proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budgets for Parks, Sewer, and Water departments. It will also discuss migrating managed IT services to ADC Technologies and consider an ordinance regulating solar energy systems. The meeting includes public comment periods.

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Mon Mar 10, 2025

Finance Committee

Finance Committee to approve four vendor runs totaling $319,736.77

The Finance Committee is reviewing and will likely approve four vendor runs from February and March 2025, with total payments of $319,736.77. These payments cover city obligations such as supplies, services, and operational costs. Approval ensures vendors are paid on time and city operations continue without interruption.

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Mon Mar 10, 2025

City Council

Plano City Council to consider electric provider contract

The City Council will discuss an ordinance to approve a contract with the lowest cost electric provider for up to 24 months. The body will also review several vendor payments and hold a closed session regarding real property.

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✓ Decided: Council approves electric broker contract for up to 24 months

The Plano City Council approved an ordinance authorizing a contract with the lowest cost electric provider, with Progressive Business Solutions serving as the city's non-exclusive broker for up to 24 months. The council also approved four warrant lists totaling $319,737.77 and presented three Staff Valor Awards. No other substantive decisions were made.

Mon Mar 3, 2025

Plan Commission / Zoning Board of Appeals

March 3 Plan Commission / Zoning Board meeting canceled

The meeting scheduled for March 3, 2025 was canceled. The agenda only contained procedural items such as call to order and approval of minutes.

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Mon Feb 24, 2025

Finance Committee

Finance Committee to review Oct-Dec 2024 treasurer reports and vendor payments

The Finance Committee is reviewing the treasurer's reports and total disbursements for October, November, and December 2024, and considering approval of two vendor runs totaling $104,561.54.

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Mon Feb 24, 2025

Committee of the Whole

FY 2025-2026 budget review and draft solar ordinance discussion

The Committee of the Whole will review the proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget, covering MFT, PPP, IMRF, OPEB, and DBT SRVC funds. The board will also discuss a draft ordinance regulating solar energy systems. The meeting includes two citizens' comment periods and aldermen comments.

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Mon Feb 24, 2025

City Council

Council to approve $104,461.54 in vendor payments, resolution for highway maintenance

The Plano City Council will vote on approving two vendor runs totaling $104,561.54 and a resolution for local public agency general maintenance on Illinois highways. Reports include the city administrator's electric aggregation update, the clerk's sales tax and MFT balances for November and December 2024, and the treasurer's fund reports for October through December 2024. No new ordinances or public hearings are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $104,461.54 in warrants and maintenance resolution

The Plano City Council approved two warrant lists totaling $104,561.54, a resolution for local public agency general maintenance, and the minutes and agenda. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely routine reports and committee scheduling.

Tue Feb 18, 2025

Plano Police Pension

Police pension board reports $11.1M fund balance, approves new member Kurt Griffing

The Plano Police Pension Board will review the treasurer's report showing a total balance of $11,110,044.68 in investments and cash. The board is set to approve various bills, including over $8,000 in IPPFA conference expenses and legal retainers, and consider a new membership application from Kurt Griffing (Tier II, hire date 2/1/2025). A military buy-back request from Tracy Iversen will also be discussed.

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Mon Feb 10, 2025

Finance Committee

Finance Committee to approve $200,359 vendor run and $932,219 in wage reports

The Finance Committee will consider approving two vendor runs totaling $201,756.67 and two monthly wage reports for December 2024 ($366,447.48) and January 2025 ($565,771.65). Public comment is also scheduled.

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Mon Feb 10, 2025

Committee of the Whole

Solar energy ordinance, electric supply options on Plano Committee agenda

The Plano Committee of the Whole will meet on February 10, 2025, following the City Council meeting, to discuss and potentially decide on an ordinance regulating solar energy systems and to review electric supply procurement options. The meeting includes public comment periods and aldermen comments.

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Mon Feb 10, 2025

City Council

Council to renew employee health, dental, vision & life insurance for one year

The Plano City Council will vote on resolutions and ordinances including renewal of employee benefits for health, dental, vision, and life insurance from March 2025 to March 2026. They will also consider amending the personnel policy on hiring relatives and an amendment to the Kendall County agreement for bulk rock salt storage. The meeting includes approval of vendor warrants totaling $201,756.67 and wage reports for December 2024 ($366,447.48) and January 2025 ($565,771.65). A closed session is scheduled for a semi-annual review of closed meeting minutes.

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✓ Decided: Council approves employee benefits renewal and anti-nepotism ordinance

The Plano City Council approved the renewal of employee benefits with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Metlife, VSP, and Dearborn for March 1, 2025 to March 1, 2026. It also passed an ordinance adding Section 108 on Hiring of Relatives to the Personnel Policy manual, and approved an amendment to the bulk rock salt storage agreement with Kendall County, increasing the annual fee from $250 to $500 starting January 1, 2026. All votes were unanimous except for absent members.

Mon Feb 3, 2025

Plan Commission / Zoning Board of Appeals

Plan Commission to hold Comprehensive Plan Update Workshop

The Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals will hold the second workshop with Teska on the Comprehensive Plan Update. No rezoning, ordinance changes, or public hearings on specific projects are scheduled. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and public comment periods.

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Mon Jan 27, 2025

Finance Committee

Finance Committee to review over $269,000 in vendor payments

The Finance Committee is meeting to review three separate vendor payment runs. These items represent expenditures scheduled for late January 2025.

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Mon Jan 27, 2025

Committee of the Whole

Solar energy ordinance, salt storage agreement, and policy changes up for discussion

The Committee of the Whole is discussing several items including insurance renewals, an amendment to an intergovernmental agreement with Kendall County for bulk rock salt storage, a proposed addition to the personnel policy on hiring relatives, and an ordinance regulating solar energy systems. No final decisions are made at this meeting; discussions will inform future council action.

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Mon Jan 27, 2025

City Council

Plano City Council to vote on police equipment and personnel changes

The City Council will consider several resolutions including a new taser agreement and facade improvement grants. The body will also vote on the hiring of a new police officer and the promotion of a wastewater superintendent.

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✓ Decided: Council approves police hiring, tasers, grants, and personnel changes

The Plano City Council approved several items, including hiring a new police officer, purchasing new tasers, approving facade improvement grants, and promoting a wastewater superintendent. They also approved a change order for sidewalk work, terminated a cable franchise agreement, and amended the personnel policy on hiring relatives.

Fri Jan 24, 2025

Personnel & Insurance Committee

Plano Personnel Committee to discuss revising nepotism rule

The Personnel & Insurance Committee will consider a revision to Section 108 of the City of Plano personnel policy, which addresses the hiring of relatives. The meeting includes public comment periods before and after the discussion. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

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Mon Jan 13, 2025

Finance Committee

Finance Committee to review over $1 million in vendor payments

The Finance Committee is meeting to review four separate vendor payment runs. These payments date from December 26, 2024, to January 14, 2025.

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Mon Jan 13, 2025

Committee of the Whole

Plano COW to consider Metronet franchise termination, Taser purchase, solar ordinance

The Committee of the Whole will discuss several items, including a settlement agreement to terminate the Metronet cable franchise, a revision to the personnel policy on hiring relatives, a five-year agreement with Axon to purchase new Tasers, and an ordinance regulating solar energy systems. Citizens' comments and aldermen comments are also scheduled.

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Mon Jan 13, 2025

City Council

Plano City Council to consider multiple road improvement projects

The City Council will discuss and vote on several resolutions for the Hale Street and Main Street projects, including engineering services and funding. The body will also review vendor payments and a facade improvement grant.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $484K Hale Street project resolution

The Plano City Council approved multiple resolutions for the Hale Street and Main Street improvement projects, including a $484,000 resolution for Hale Street improvements and several engineering service agreements. The council also approved a $3,770.40 façade improvement grant for Ultimate Dance on the Move and waived the special event liquor license fee for St. Mary's event. All votes were unanimous except for the liquor fee waiver, which had two abstentions.

Fri Jan 10, 2025

Personnel & Insurance Committee

Committee to discuss revising policy on hiring relatives

The Personnel & Insurance Committee will discuss a proposed revision to the City of Plano personnel policy, specifically Section 108 regarding the hiring of relatives. Public comment is taken at the start and end of the meeting.

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Mon Jan 6, 2025

Plan Commission / Zoning Board of Appeals

Plan Commission to hold site plan review workshop

The Plano Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals will meet for a workshop on site plan review. No specific project or details are listed on the agenda; the meeting is largely procedural, including approval of prior minutes and public comment periods.

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