Collinsville public meetings in 2024

Cool Cities Committee

The Cool Cities Committee will hear from John Michel of Soulcial Kitchen and review the 2024 Green Cities Report Out and winter programs on composting and food waste reduction. The meeting also includes approval of September 2024 minutes and public comment. No votes on ordinances or contracts are scheduled.

• Guest speaker John Michel from Soulcial Kitchen
• Green Cities Report Out 2024
• Winter Programs: Composting & Food: Too Good to Waste

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2025 budget and setting the 2024 tax levy. Other business includes public hearings on vacating right-of-way on N. Center St. and annexing property at 7060 Lebanon Rd., as well as zoning amendments to single-family lot minimums.

• Ordinance adopting FY2025 budget (beginning Jan 1, 2025)
• Ordinance providing for 2024 tax levy
• Ordinance amending Title 17 zoning regarding single-family residential lot area minimums
• Public hearing and ordinance vacating right-of-way properties to 103 East Clay LLC (N. Center St.)
• Public hearing and ordinance authorizing annexation agreement for Tamarack Holdings LLC property at 7060 Lebanon Rd.

City Council

The Collinsville City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2025 budget before considering several ordinances, including zoning amendments for single-family lot minimums and tobacco store regulations. The council also plans to discuss the 2025 Capital Improvement Plan and vote on annexation, rezoning, a real estate purchase contract for 121 United Drive, and final plat approval for the Bob Fournie Farm Subdivision.

• Public hearing on proposed 2025 budget
• Ordinance amending single-family residential lot area minimums in Zoning Code
• Ordinance amending tobacco store regulations in Zoning Code
• Annexation of property at Horseshoe Lake Road and McDonough Lake Road
• Rezoning of 552 Ramada Boulevard from B-3 to P-B-3 Expressway Service Commercial

Fire & Police Commission

The Fire & Police Commission will meet to discuss new business and approve previous meeting minutes. The primary action item is the approval to hire a probationary police officer.

• Approval to hire a probationary police officer
• Approval of November 13, 2024 meeting minutes

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss fundraising for an All Inclusive Playground and consider new program ideas for 2025. They will also approve minutes from the September 3, 2024 special meeting and hear staff reports and public comments. No binding decisions are on the agenda; items are under discussion.

• All Inclusive Playground fundraising discussion
• New program ideas for 2025
• Approval of September 3, 2024 special commission meeting minutes
• Public speakers from the floor (limited to 4 minutes per speaker)

Planning Commission

The Collinsville Planning Commission will hold two public hearings at its November 14 meeting: one on a proposed text amendment to Title 17 (Zoning) for tobacco retail regulations, and another on a rezoning request for 552 Ramada Boulevard (America's Best Value Inn) from B-3 to Planned B-3 to allow a U-Haul dealership. The commission will also vote to approve the minutes from the October 10 meeting.

• Public hearing on TA 23-05: zoning text amendment for tobacco stores
• Public hearing on RZ 24-05: rezoning 552 Ramada Boulevard for U-Haul dealership
• Approval of October 10, 2024 Planning Commission meeting minutes

Fire & Police Commission

The Collinsville Fire & Police Commission is meeting to consider approval of hiring a probationary firefighter/paramedic and to approve minutes from the previous meeting. The agenda includes public comment, discussion, and a possible closed session.

• Approval to hire a probationary firefighter/paramedic
• Approval of November 6, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The Collinsville City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2024 tax levy and consider several ordinances and resolutions. Key actions include a property tax abatement for Teklab Properties, approval of Summit Avenue reconstruction funding, and new parking restrictions on Bond Avenue and Skyline View Drive. The consent agenda includes paying bills of $1,688,965.43 and payroll of $1,680,453.24.

• Public hearing on the 2024 tax levy under the Truth in Taxation Act
• Ordinance for property tax abatement for Teklab Properties, LLC at 116-122 United Drive
• Resolution to use Motor Fuel Tax funds for Summit Avenue Reconstruction Phase 1
• Ordinance prohibiting parking on Bond Avenue from St. Louis Road to St. Clair Avenue
• Ordinance adopting updated building and fire safety codes

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will meet to approve minutes from October 2, 2024. The agenda includes updates on the Friends of the D.D. Collins House and a Landmark Spotlight.

• Approval of October 2, 2024 meeting minutes
• Friends of the D.D. Collins House Update
• Lois' Landmark Spotlight

Fire & Police Commission

The Collinsville Fire & Police Commission will consider several agenda items. It will approve the July 11, 2024 meeting minutes. It will approve posting a one‑year notice for the promotional fire captain testing process and a one‑year notice for the promotional fire lieutenant testing process. It will also approve changes to Section 2.2.15 of the Fire and Police Commission Handbook.

• Approve July 11, 2024 minutes
• Approve posting one‑year notice of promotional fire captain testing
• Approve posting one‑year notice of promotional fire lieutenant testing
• Approve changes to Section 2.2.15 of the Fire and Police Commission Handbook

City Council

The City Council will vote on several ordinances including budget increases and infrastructure contracts. The body is also reviewing grant expenditures for the Northeast Business District and a design agreement for Fire Station No 2.

• Contract with Stutz Excavating, Incorporated for $2,909,360.45 for roadway and parking lot improvements at St. Louis Road and Bond Avenue
• Payment of bills for the period ending October 11, 2024, in the amount of $1,262,710.05
• Payroll for the period ending September 27, 2024, in the amount of $854,330.51
• Change order of $4,160.00 to Top Most Roofing for repairs at Willoughby Farm
• Ordinance to increase 2024 expenditure budgets for General, Gateway Center, Capital Projects, and Water-Sewer funds

Planning Commission

The Commission will vote to approve the September 12, 2024 meeting minutes. A public hearing will be held on TA 24-04, a city‑initiated amendment to the zoning code that would change minimum lot sizes for R‑1 and R‑1A single‑family districts. The agenda also includes a discussion of proposed tobacco retail and smoke‑shop regulations.

• Approve September 12, 2024 Planning Commission minutes
• Public hearing on TA 24-04 to amend lot size standards for R‑1 and R‑1A districts
• Staff report and discussion on tobacco retail/smoke shop regulations

Community Appearance Board

The Community Appearance Board will consider the upcoming Christmas Party, approve the minutes from the September 11, 2024 meeting, and conduct new business on judging the Light Up Parade. The board will also review the status of 2024 projects, including the Beltline/Highway 159 Island and other listed sites. Speakers from the floor will follow the procedures set out in Ordinance No. 4765.

• Discussion of the Christmas Party
• Approval of minutes from the September 11, 2024 Board meeting
• New business: Light Up Parade Judging
• Review of 2024 Projects (Beltline/Highway 159 Island, West Main/Westmoreland Island, St. Louis Road/Caseyville Road Island, Listemann Park, Uptown Area, Century Oak, Litter Pick Up)

City Council

The Collinsville City Council will consider several financial motions, including approval of a $991,354.58 payment for city bills and a $933,811.60 payroll payment. Council members will also vote on ordinances to accept two Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission settlement contracts. A resolution will be considered to request permission to close Main Street for the Christmas Parade, and an ordinance will increase the 2024 expenditure budgets for the General Fund and Hospitality Fund.

• Motion to approve payment of bills for the period ending Sep 27, 2024 in the amount of $991,354.58
• Motion to approve payroll for the period ending Sep 13, 2024 in the amount of $933,811.60
• Ordinance accepting an Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission settlement contract (Justin Verner)
• Ordinance accepting an Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission settlement contract (David Scott)
• Resolution requesting permission for the Illinois Department of Transportation to close Main Street for the Christmas Parade

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider a motion to approve the minutes from its September 4, 2024 meeting. The agenda includes a Speakers from the Floor segment governed by Ordinance No. 4765. Commission members will hear updates from the Friends of DD Collins and a landmark spotlight presented by Lois.

• Approve minutes of the September 4, 2024 Historic Preservation Commission meeting
• Speakers from the Floor – public input limited to four minutes per speaker per ordinance
• Friends of DD Collins update
• Lois' Landmark Spotlight

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on annexing and zoning property at Gateway Drive and Eastport Plaza Drive for a Planned Hospitality Park District. The body will also consider budget increases for several city funds and updates to zoning codes regarding community group homes.

• Annexation and zoning of property at Gateway Drive and Eastport Plaza Drive to P-HP-1 Planned Hospitality Park District
• Payment of bills for period ending September 13, 2024 in the amount of $2,114,909.51
• Payroll for period ending August 30, 2024 in the amount of $856,657.67
• Ordinance increasing 2024 expenditure budgets for General, Capital Improvement, Hospitality, and Water-Sewer funds
• Resolution for the Summit Avenue Reconstruction Project funding agreement with IDOT

Cool Cities Committee

The Cool Cities Committee will meet to discuss project priorities and committee membership. The session includes staff reports on the September Sustainable Events Newsletter and updates regarding Willoughby Farm.

• Discussion of Cool Cities Projects & Priorities
• Review of Cool Cities Members
• Sustainable Events Newsletter - September report
• Willoughby Farm updates

Planning Commission

The Collinsville Planning Commission will consider several items, including approval of the July 11, 2024 meeting minutes. It will review a preliminary plat for a subdivision at 1050 Caseyville Road and a special use permit for a tobacco/e‑cigarette retail shop at 205 West Main Street. The commission will also hear a rezoning request to change the area to Planned Hospitality Park District (P‑HP‑1) for a new labor union district office at Gateway Drive and Eastport Plaza Drive, and a proposal to amend administrative use permits for Community Homes.

• Preliminary plat approval for MAJ SD 24-02 CAVC Subdivision at 1050 Caseyville Road
• Special Use Permit (SUP 24-02) for a tobacco/e‑cigarette retail shop at 205 West Main Street
• Rezoning (RZ 24-04) to P‑HP‑1 for IL Laborers Union District Office at Gateway Drive and Eastport Plaza Drive
• Amendments to Title 17 Administrative Use Permits for Community Homes (TA 24-02)
• Motion to approve July 11, 2024 Planning Commission minutes

Community Appearance Board

The Community Appearance Board will conduct site visits and scoring for the Yard of the Month contest. The board will also discuss holiday decorating contests and landscaping at the Walgreen's Wedge.

• Yard of the Month site visits and scoring
• Halloween House Decorating Contest
• Christmas Decorations
• Walgreen's Wedge Landscaping Border
• Review of 2024 projects including Beltline/Highway 159 Island and West Main St./Westmoreland Island

City Council

The City Council will discuss parks and recreation services and the home rule sales tax. The body is deciding on several financial matters, including bond issuance and street resurfacing costs.

• Ordinance to issue General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024, not to exceed $14,000,000
• Change order of $81,166.05 for Christ Brothers Asphalt (2024 Street Resurfacing Program - Project #ST-RSURF)
• Payment of bills for the period ending August 30, 2024, in the amount of $1,536,456.42
• Payroll for the period ending August 31, 2024, in the amount of $921,372.44
• Resolution authorizing Troy Turner as signatory for the Bio-solids Dewatering Facility loan

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and discuss a Story Walk at Glidden Park and capital improvement plan priorities. The meeting includes a public comment period governed by specific city ordinances.

• Approval of July 16, 2024, Commission Minutes
• Discussion of Story Walk at Glidden Park
• Discussion of Capital Improvement Plan Priorities
• Public comment period governed by Ordinance No. 4765

City Council

The City Council will review the 2023 Fiscal Year Financial Audit and a draft Infrastructure Design Manual. The body is also considering several ordinances regarding budget increases, purchasing policies, and public safety agreements.

• Payment of bills totaling $1,067,018.21 and payroll of $977,477.49
• Ordinance to increase 2024 expenditure budgets for General, Police Forfeiture, Gateway Center, and Hospitality funds
• Agreement with Collinsville Community School District #10 for School Resource Officers
• Proposed changes to Municipal Code regarding nuisance vehicles and parallel parking in cul-de-sacs
• Grant applications for roadway and parking lot improvements at St. Louis Road and Bond Avenue

Fire & Police Commission

The Commission will review the minutes from the June 13, 2024 meeting. New business includes a motion to approve an extension of Patty Hefner's probationary period.

• Approval of June 13, 2024 Minutes
• Motion to extend Patty Hefner's probationary period

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a city-initiated text amendment regarding Infrastructure Design Guidelines. The meeting also includes a discussion on MS4 Stormwater updates.

• Public hearing for TA 24-01 Infrastructure Design Guidelines (Text Amendment) to Title 17
• Discussion of MS4 Stormwater Update

Community Appearance Board

The board will conduct site visits and scoring for the Yard of the Month contest. Members will also discuss several 2024 projects including various street islands, Listemann Park, and the Uptown Area.

• Yard of the Month Site Visits and Scoring
• Beltline/Hwy 159 Island project
• West Main Street/Westmoreland Island project
• St. Louis Road/Caseyville Road Island project
• Listemann Park, Uptown Area, and Century Oak projects

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will discuss historic preservation programming regarding a Scoop article. The meeting also includes a motion to approve the minutes from the May 1, 2024, meeting.

• Discussion of Historic Preservation Programming - Scoop Article

City Council

The Collinsville City Council will discuss and vote on a property tax abatement for the Dayton Freight Development at 1081 McDonough Lake Rd. and a rezoning for Parkside Commons, LLC. The council will also review a proposed Northeast Business District incentive program, approve a $55,300 police vehicle purchase, and consider budget increases across multiple city funds. Routine approvals include bills totaling $1,366,802.41, payroll of $974,002.39, and a contract with PGAV Planners for comprehensive plan updates. These actions will affect local property tax distributions, multifamily housing development, municipal service funding, and long-term city planning.

• Property tax abatement for Dayton Freight Development at 1081 McDonough Lake Rd.
• Rezoning Parkside Commons, LLC property from "R-3" to "P-R-3" Multifamily Residential District
• Purchase of a 2023 Ford Police Interceptor and equipment not to exceed $55,300.00
• Contract with PGAV Planners, LLC for comprehensive plan development and updates
• Increase of 2024 expenditure budgets for the General Fund, Police Forfeiture Fund, and Capital Projects Fund

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to discuss new business regarding the commission's bylaws. The agenda also includes a motion to approve minutes from the January 16, 2024, meeting.

• Review and recommended changes to By-Laws

Fire & Police Commission

The commission will discuss the testing process for Police Lieutenants. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding an extension of Nick Petz's probationary period.

• Discussion of Police Lieutenant Testing
• Discussion of Extension of Nick Petz Probationary Period
• Approval of May 9, 2024 Minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning, site plan, and preliminary plat request for the Parkside Commons multifamily subdivision. The proposal involves changing property along North Keebler Avenue from an R-3 Multi-family Residential District to a P-R-3 Planned Multi-family Residential District.

• Rezoning of property on North Keebler Avenue (RZ 24-03)
• Site Plan approval for Parkside Commons (SP 24-04)
• Preliminary Plat approval for a 23-unit addition (MAJ SD 23-01)

Community Appearance Board

The Community Appearance Board’s June 12 meeting covers minutes approval, a Yard of the Month contest, and discussions on signage for Horseshoe Road and no-littering notices. The board will also review updates on 2024 landscaping projects at several city locations including highway islands, parks, and downtown areas.

• Approval of May 15, 2024 meeting minutes
• Yard of the Month contest scoring and site visits
• Discussion on an entrance sign for Horseshoe Road
• Discussion on no-littering signs
• Updates on 2024 projects at Beltline/Hwy 159 Island, West Main Street/Westmoreland Island, St. Louis Road Island, Listemann Park, Uptown Area, and Century Oak

City Council

The City Council will consider several ordinances including a contract for HVAC replacement at the Gateway Convention Center. Other items include traffic planning for Illinois 157 & West Main Street and the creation of a PACE area.

• HVAC replacement at Gateway Convention Center: $187,907.00
• Traffic planning services for Illinois 157 & West Main Street: $9,665.00
• Street Department Garage gutter and downspout replacement: $15,068.00
• Ordinance creating a PACE Area and establishing the Illinois Finance Authority program
• Approval of bills for period ending May 31, 2024: $1,224,870.00

City Council

The City Council will consider a rezoning request for 103 United Drive and an ordinance to amend land use categories. The agenda includes several contract authorizations, including a storm water project and fire department siren replacements.

• Rezoning of 103 United Drive to 'P-BP-3' Planned Business Park District
• Ordinance increasing 2024 expenditure budgets for multiple city funds
• Change order of $17,206.20 for Fire Department Tornado Siren Replacement
• Professional service agreement with WHKS Engineers for $175,000
• Payment of bills totaling $1,814,975.11 and payroll totaling $876,842.63

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission is holding a special meeting on May 21, 2024. The agenda includes a discussion about the Bike and Pedestrian Trails Plan Open House and the approval of minutes from the January 16, 2024, meeting.

• Bike and Pedestrian Trails Plan Open House discussion
• Approval of January 16, 2024, meeting minutes

Cool Cities Committee

The Cool Cities Committee will meet to review the April 15, 2024, meeting minutes. The agenda includes a discussion featuring a guest speaker from Republic Services regarding electric vehicles.

• Guest Speaker: Republic Services - Electric Vehicles

Community Appearance Board

The board will conduct site visits and scoring for the Yard of the Month contest. Members will also review a draft Urban Forestry Management Plan and a draft Tree Ordinance.

• Yard of the Month Site Visits and Scoring
• Urban Forestry Draft Management Plan Review
• Draft Tree Ordinance review
• Discussion on Horseshoe Lake Road entrance sign
• Discussion on No Littering Signs

City Council

The City Council will consider several land use items including an annexation agreement for Stream's Edge Properties at 1075 McDonough Lake Road. The meeting also includes multiple infrastructure contracts for road resurfacing, engineering services, and signalization projects.

• Annexation of 1075 McDonough Lake Road by Stream's Edge Properties, LLC
• Rezoning of 1203 & 1205 Vandalia from R-1A to P-B-2
• Rezoning of 907 North Bluff Road and surrounding properties to P-BP-4
• Street Resurfacing Program contract with Christ Brothers Asphalt for $744,835.11
• McDonough Lake Road and Horseshoe Lake Road intersection signalization contract for $152,277

Fire & Police Commission

The Collinsville Fire & Police Commission will hold a regular meeting on May 9, 2024. The agenda includes the approval of minutes from March 19 and March 21, 2024. No specific new business or ordinances are listed in the provided text.

• Approval of March 19, 2024 minutes
• Approval of March 21, 2024 minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a rezoning request for Steve's Auto Body and a special use permit for Studio 420. The meeting also includes a staff report on zoning practice and the comprehensive plan update.

• Rezoning of 103 United Drive (Steve's Auto Body) to P-BP-3 Planned Business Park District
• Special Use Permit request for Studio 420 to operate as a tobacco/electronic cigarette shop
• Staff report on Zoning Practice - An Equitable Approach to Zoning Notifications
• Comprehensive Plan Update

Community Appearance Board

The Community Appearance Board will review a draft Urban Forestry Management Plan and a draft Tree Ordinance. The board also plans to conduct site visits for the Yard of the Month Contest and discuss signage for Horseshoe Lake Road and litter prevention.

• Review of Draft Urban Forestry Management Plan
• Review of Draft Tree Ordinance
• Yard of the Month Contest scoring and site visits
• Discussion on Horseshoe Lake Road entrance sign
• Discussion on No Littering Signs

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will discuss historic preservation programming and potential landmark property applications. The meeting also includes a motion to approve the minutes from the April 3, 2024, meeting.

• Discussion of Historic Preservation Programming
• Discussion of Potential Landmark Property Letter Application
• Approval of April 3, 2024, meeting minutes

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will review a draft Urban Forestry Management Plan. The meeting also includes a review of a draft Public Tree and Shrub Ordinance.

• Urban Forestry Draft Management Plan Review
• Public Tree and Shrub Ordinance Review

Cool Cities Committee

The Cool Cities Committee will meet to discuss a draft Public Tree and Shrub Ordinance. The committee will also review the minutes from the March 18, 2024, meeting.

• Discussion of Draft Public Tree and Shrub Ordinance
• Approval of March 18th, 2024, meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several rezoning and subdivision requests. These include proposals for adaptive reuse of a high school and church, a business park development, and a new truck terminal facility. The commission will also review sign package applications for local businesses.

• Rezoning 1203 & 1205 Vandalia for adaptive reuse of Collinsville Township High School and Navigation Church
• Rezoning Business Center Court parcels to a Planned Business Park District
• Proposed truck terminal facility on McDonough Lake Road
• Sign package approval for Army/Navy Recruiting Center at 1130 Collinsville Crossing Blvd.
• Sign package approval for Underground Dojo at 209 East Main Street

City Council

The City Council will consider resolutions to apply for grant funds and allocate enterprise funds for the St. Louis Road Sewer Lining Project, Phase II. The agenda also includes an ordinance for a $33,000 fireworks display and a services agreement for tank remediation at 850 South Morrison Avenue.

• Applying for CDBG funds for St. Louis Road Sewer Lining Project, Phase II
• $33,000 agreement with J & M Displays for a fireworks display
• Professional services agreement for tank remediation at 850 South Morrison Avenue
• Easement agreement with LD Telecom Assetco, LLC for a cellular tower at Willoughby Farm
• Ordinance amending solicitation rules on public streets

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will introduce new members Larry Shasteen and Kathy Ulkus. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding the future budget and an update on the Friends of D.D. Collins House.

• Introduction of new members Larry Shasteen and Kathy Ulkus
• Future budget discussion
• Approval of March 6, 2024, meeting minutes
• Friends of D.D. Collins House update

City Council

The Collinsville City Council will review an ordinance to increase the 2024 expenditure budget for several city funds. The agenda also includes approvals for new vehicle purchases and solar panel installation contracts at city facilities. Additionally, the council will consider workers' compensation settlement agreements.

• Ordinance to increase the 2024 expenditure budget for General, Water/Wastewater, and Capital Project funds
• Contracts with Jim Taylor Roofing Inc. for garage roof repairs totaling $91,341
• Purchase of a 2025 International MV607 truck and aerial lift for $228,927.00
• Addendums to agreements for solar panel installations at City Hall, Fire Station 1, and the Police Station
• Workers' compensation settlement contracts for Matt Giles and David Pratl

Fire & Police Commission

The Fire & Police Commission will hold a regular meeting at 125 S. Center Street. The agenda includes department comments and a closed session.

Fire & Police Commission

The Commission will meet to approve the February 26, 2024 minutes and discuss new business. The primary action item is the approval of a hire for a probationary police officer.

• Approval to hire a probationary police officer

Cool Cities Committee

The committee will host Dean Gunderson from Seed STL to discuss community gardens. The meeting also includes discussions on waste weights, diversion rates, and scheduling for highway cleanups.

• Guest Speaker Dean Gunderson (Seed STL) regarding Community Gardens
• Discussion of Waste Weights & Diversion Rates
• Scheduling for Adopt a Highway Clean up and Invasive Species Removal
• Approval of February 20, 2024, meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider rezoning and preliminary plat requests for property at 1203 & 1205 Vandalia and several parcels on Business Center Court. The agenda also includes sign package approvals for two local businesses and a staff report on zoning practices.

• Rezoning of 1203 & 1205 Vandalia from R-1A to P-B-2 for adaptive reuse
• Rezoning of Business Center Court parcels from B-4 and B-5 to P-BP-4
• Sign package approval for Army/Navy Recruiting Center at 1130 Collinsville Crossing Blvd.
• Sign package approval for Underground Dojo at 209 East Main Street
• Staff report on Climate-Resilient Floating Residences & Battery Energy Storage Systems

Community Appearance Board

The Community Appearance Board will discuss several 2024 projects including various island locations, Listemann Park, and the Uptown Area. The meeting also includes discussion of Arbor Day Celebration and WEED-ing Day Projects.

• Arbor Day Celebration
• WEED-ing Day Projects
• Beltline/Highway 159 Island projects
• West Main Street/Westmoreland Island projects
• St. Louis Road/Caseyville Road Island projects

City Council

The City Council will review several ordinances, including a contract for garage fence replacement and a loan for an advanced water metering system. The agenda also includes various appointments to city commissions and the approval of municipal bills and payroll.

• Contract with Chesley Commercial Fence & Rail for $48,300 for Street Department Maintenance Garage fence replacement
• Ordinance to borrow funds from the State of Illinois Water Supply Loan Program for advanced water metering infrastructure
• Easement agreement for 99 S. Mulberry St.
• Approval of bills totaling $1,331,436.86 and payroll totaling $836,630.49
• Ordinance to increase the 2023 Expenditure Budget for several city funds

Historic Preservation Commission

The Collinsville Historic Preservation Commission will review materials and discuss a priority list for potential historic landmarks. Members will also discuss a marker for Harrison Hospital and receive an update from the Friends of DD Collins House. The agenda lists these items as discussions rather than final votes or decisions. Approval of the February 7 meeting minutes is also scheduled.

• Discussion on a Potential Landmark Priority List, including application templates and brochures
• Discussion regarding a Harrison Hospital Marker
• Update from Friends of DD Collins House
• Motion to approve minutes from the February 7, 2024 meeting

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting a new Liquor Code and amending street regulations. The meeting also includes discussions on property acquisitions and the use of Motor Fuel Tax funds for road reconstruction.

• Ordinance adopting a Liquor Code
• Purchase of real estate at 108, 110, 112 and 114 United Drive
• Use of Motor Fuel Tax funds for reconstruction of Sumner Boulevard and Bluffview Lane
• Contract for a 2024 Honda CR-V in the amount of $36,644
• Final Plat approval for Gore Creek subdivision

Fire & Police Commission

The Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and discuss new business. The primary action item is the authorization to hire three probationary police officers.

• Authorization to hire three probationary police officers

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a joint meeting with the Cool Cities Committee. The agenda includes discussions regarding an Urban Forestry Plan and Weed-ing Day. The commission will also vote to approve minutes from the January 16, 2024, meeting.

• Urban Forestry Plan discussion
• Weed-ing Day discussion
• Approval of January 16, 2024, meeting minutes

Cool Cities Committee

The Cool Cities Committee will hold a joint meeting with the Parks and Recreation Commission. Discussion topics include an Urban Forestry Plan and Weeding Day.

• Urban Forestry Plan discussion
• Weeding Day discussion
• Approval of December 18, 2023, meeting minutes

Community Appearance Board

The Community Appearance Board will discuss several 2024 projects and review the minutes from the January 10, 2024, meeting. Discussion topics include various island locations, park areas, and litter pick up.

• Beltline/Highway 159 Island
• West Main Street/Westmoreland Island
• St. Louis Road/Caseyville Road Island
• Listemann Park
• Uptown Area, Century Oak, and Litter Pick Up

City Council

The City Council will consider several ordinances, including increasing expenditure budgets for the General, Water/Wastewater, and Capital Project funds. The meeting also includes a proposal to purchase two Ford police vehicles and an ordinance regarding a workers' compensation settlement.

• Ordinance to increase 2024 expenditure budgets for General, Water/Wastewater, and Capital Project funds
• Ordinance authorizing the purchase of two 2023 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles from Lou Fusz Ford for $91,541.00
• Ordinance repealing and replacing Section 17.060.050 regarding fences or walls in the zoning code
• Ordinance accepting an Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission settlement contract for Andy Miles
• Approval of bills totaling $1,569,297.20 and payroll totaling $947,448.48

Fire & Police Commission

The commission will review the approval of minutes from January 11, 2024. New business includes a request to hire a probationary police officer and a promotion for Josh Hunt to Police Sergeant.

• Authorization to hire a probationary police officer
• Promotion of Josh Hunt to Police Sergeant

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will review the November 1, 2023, meeting minutes. The commission is also scheduled to consider the adoption of Historic Design Guidelines and a Landmark Brochure.

• Approval of November 1, 2023, meeting minutes
• Motion to adopt Historic Design Guidelines
• Motion to approve Landmark Brochure (3 Panel Design and Mixed Panel Design)

City Council

The City Council will review several ordinances regarding zoning changes for Green Park Drive and city code amendments. The agenda includes multiple contract approvals for vehicle purchases, road engineering, and a police department dispatch center remodel.

• Rezoning of 100 & 123 Green Park Drive from B-5 Warehouse District to P-BP-3 Planned Business Park District
• Approval of $1,030,011.99 in bills and $904,685.48 in payroll
• Purchase of trucks from Morrow Brothers Ford for $145,210
• Contract with Edelen Door and Window for $11,032 for a garage door
• Engineering services for Sugar Loaf Rd. reconstruction for $14,223.19

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Collinsville Parks and Recreation Commission will meet on January 16, 2024, to review minutes from its November meeting and address new business items. Agenda topics include items regarding a basketball court at Woodland Park and an RC track at Glidden Park. The commission will also process staff reports and public comments under the city's existing speaker rules.

• Approval of minutes from the November 21, 2023, meeting
• Discussion on a basketball court at Woodland Park
• Discussion on an RC track at Glidden Park
• Review of Ordinance No. 4765 rules for public speakers

Fire & Police Commission

The Fire & Police Commission is meeting to approve minutes from December 2023 and discuss police officer interview processes. The agenda also includes the approval of a new probationary firefighter/paramedic.

• Approval to hire a probationary Firefighter/Paramedic
• Establishing traditional entry police officer interviews
• Approval of December 19, 2023 minutes
• Approval of December 20, 2023 minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a rezoning request for 100 & 123 Green Park Drive and proposed amendments to the city's zoning use table. Staff will also present a report on zoning practices for pattern zones and pre-reviewed homes.

• Rezoning 100 & 123 Green Park Drive from Warehouse District to Planned Business Park District
• Amendments to Title 17 (Zoning) Section 17.050.010 Use Table
• Staff report on pattern zones and pre-reviewed homes

Community Appearance Board

The Community Appearance Board will discuss several 2024 projects and review the minutes from the November 8, 2023, meeting. Discussion topics include various island locations, park areas, and litter pick up.

• Beltline/Highway 159 Island project
• West Main Street/Westmoreland Island project
• St. Louis Road/Caseyville Road Island project
• Listemann Park projects
• Uptown Area, Century Oak, and Litter Pick Up

City Council

The City Council will review rezoning requests for properties on South and North Chestnut Street. The agenda also includes amendments to food, beverage, and hotel tax filing ordinances and several infrastructure contracts.

• Rezoning 107 S. Chestnut St. and 110 N. Chestnut St. to Uptown Collinsville District
• $212,450.00 contract with J.F. Electric, Inc. for a City Hall emergency generator
• Amendments to Food and Beverage Tax and Hotel/Motel Tax filing ordinances
• Engineering contracts with Volkert, Inc. totaling $275,438.00 for St. Louis Road path project
• Approval of bills totaling $9,821,168.25