{ "city": "Collinsville", "state": "IL", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/collinsville/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-08-20", "upcoming": [], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-08-13", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to weigh auto repair permit, 2045 plan, driveway rules", "summary": "The Collinsville Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a special use permit for an automotive repair shop at 123 United Drive, the city's 2045 Comprehensive Plan, and a text amendment to Title 17 regarding residential driveway standards. The commission will also consider approving the July 9, 2026 meeting minutes and receive a staff report on zoning practice.", "agenda_url": "https://collinsville.legistar1.com/collinsville/meetings/2026/8/2006_A_Planning_Commission_26-08-13_Commission_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://collinsville.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2006&GID=619&G=997C2C69-6717-47C4-9D81-DF084BFAA78F" }, { "date": "2026-08-13", "body": "Fire & Police Commission", "headline": "Commission to vote on hiring probationary police officer", "summary": "The Fire & Police Commission is meeting for a regular session. The main action item is a vote on hiring a probationary police officer. The agenda also includes approval of the July 9, 2026 minutes and public comment.", "agenda_url": "https://collinsville.legistar1.com/collinsville/meetings/2026/8/2005_A_Fire___Police_Commission_26-08-13_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://collinsville.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2005&GID=619&G=997C2C69-6717-47C4-9D81-DF084BFAA78F" }, { "date": "2026-08-12", "body": "Community Appearance Board", "headline": "Community Appearance Board to discuss 2026 projects and Yard of the Month", "summary": "The Collinsville Community Appearance Board will meet to discuss 2026 projects including the Beltline/Highway 159 island, West Main/Westmoreland island, St. Louis Road/Caseyville Road island, Listemann Park, Uptown, Century Oak, and litter pick up. The board will also welcome a new member, conduct Yard of the Month site visits and scoring, and approve minutes from the July 8, 2026 meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://collinsville.legistar1.com/collinsville/meetings/2026/8/2004_A_Community_Appearance_Board_26-08-12_Commission_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://collinsville.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2004&GID=619&G=997C2C69-6717-47C4-9D81-DF084BFAA78F" }, { "date": "2026-08-11", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to discuss Southwest Corridors Business District 2 draft plan", "summary": "The Collinsville City Council is holding its regular meeting with a discussion item on the Southwest Corridors Business District 2 Draft Plan. The council will also consider several consent agenda items, including bill and payroll approvals, and new business items such as a roof replacement contract and a public hearing date for a business district. A closed session is scheduled to discuss personnel, real estate, and legal matters.", "agenda_url": "https://collinsville.legistar1.com/collinsville/meetings/2026/8/2003_A_City_Council_26-08-11_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://collinsville.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2003&GID=619&G=997C2C69-6717-47C4-9D81-DF084BFAA78F" }, { "date": "2026-08-05", "body": "Historic Preservation Commission ", "headline": "Collinsville Historic Preservation Commission meets Aug 5 to discuss potential landmarks", "summary": "The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a procedural meeting with no formal decisions. Members will review minutes from the June 3 meeting, discuss potential landmark designations, and receive staff updates on local historic sites.", "agenda_url": "https://collinsville.legistar1.com/collinsville/meetings/2026/8/2002_A_Historic_Preservation_Commission__26-08-05_Commission_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://collinsville.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2002&GID=619&G=997C2C69-6717-47C4-9D81-DF084BFAA78F" }, { "date": "2026-07-28", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to vote on $151K roof replacement at Gateway Convention Center", "summary": "The Collinsville City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a $151,000 contract for roof replacement at the Gateway Convention Center, amendments to tree preservation standards in zoning and land development codes, and budget increases for multiple funds. They will also swear in Kevin Reis as fire chief and appoint him to the Fire Pension Board, and discuss changing the Community Appearance Board's membership. The meeting includes a consent agenda approving bills totaling $881,719 and payroll of $993,176, and ends with a closed session for personnel, real estate, and legal matters.", "agenda_url": "https://collinsville.legistar1.com/collinsville/meetings/2026/7/2000_A_City_Council_26-07-28_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://collinsville.legistar1.com/collinsville/meetings/2026/7/2000_M_City_Council_26-07-28_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://collinsville.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2000&GID=619&G=997C2C69-6717-47C4-9D81-DF084BFAA78F" }, { "date": "2026-07-20", "body": "Cool Cities Committee", "headline": "Cool Cities Committee to review projects and goals update", "summary": "The Cool Cities Committee will meet to discuss an update on projects and goals. The meeting also includes a motion to approve minutes from the May 18, 2026, meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://collinsville.legistar1.com/collinsville/meetings/2026/7/1999_A_Cool_Cities_Committee_26-07-20_Commission_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://collinsville.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1999&GID=619&G=997C2C69-6717-47C4-9D81-DF084BFAA78F" }, { "date": "2026-07-14", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council considers water plant engineering contract and real estate purchases", "summary": "The City Council will discuss the 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Audit Report and the Southwest Corridors Business District. The meeting includes several ordinances regarding professional services, stop sign postings, and real estate contracts.", "agenda_url": "https://collinsville.legistar1.com/collinsville/meetings/2026/7/1998_A_City_Council_26-07-14_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://collinsville.legistar1.com/collinsville/meetings/2026/7/1998_M_City_Council_26-07-14_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://collinsville.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1998&GID=619&G=997C2C69-6717-47C4-9D81-DF084BFAA78F" }, { "date": "2026-07-09", "body": "Fire & Police Commission", "headline": "Commission to consider starting firefighter/paramedic hiring", "summary": "The Fire & Police Commission will decide whether to approve beginning the firefighter/paramedic hiring process. They will also discuss a police department recruitment campaign. Other business includes approval of previous meeting minutes and comments from department representatives.", "agenda_url": "https://collinsville.legistar1.com/collinsville/meetings/2026/7/1996_A_Fire___Police_Commission_26-07-09_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://collinsville.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1996&GID=619&G=997C2C69-6717-47C4-9D81-DF084BFAA78F" }, { "date": "2026-07-09", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Public hearings on residential driveway and tree preservation zoning amendments", "summary": "The Collinsville Planning Commission will continue a discussion on data center development and hold public hearings on two city-initiated text amendments to the zoning code. One amendment (TA 26-06) addresses standards for private residential driveways, with a motion to continue the hearing. The other (TA 26-07) proposes changes to tree preservation requirements, with a motion to recommend approval after public input. The commission will also vote to approve the June 11, 2026 meeting minutes.", "agenda_url": "https://collinsville.legistar1.com/collinsville/meetings/2026/7/1997_A_Planning_Commission_26-07-09_Commission_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://collinsville.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1997&GID=619&G=997C2C69-6717-47C4-9D81-DF084BFAA78F" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "Community Appearance Board", "headline": "Board reviews 2026 beautification projects and updates Yard of the Month bylaws.", "summary": "The Community Appearance Board will review progress on 2026 landscaping and maintenance projects at several city intersections and parks. Members will also amend the board's bylaws and conduct scoring for the annual Yard of the Month contest. The meeting includes standard procedural items like approving minutes and hearing public comments.", "agenda_url": "https://collinsville.legistar1.com/collinsville/meetings/2026/7/1995_A_Community_Appearance_Board_26-07-08_Commission_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://collinsville.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1995&GID=619&G=997C2C69-6717-47C4-9D81-DF084BFAA78F" }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "Parks and Recreation Commission", "headline": "Discussion regarding Sports Complex Development", "summary": "The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to discuss the development of a sports complex. The commission will also review and vote on the minutes from the May 5, 2026, meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://collinsville.legistar1.com/collinsville/meetings/2026/7/1986_A_Parks_and_Recreation_Commission_26-07-07_Commission_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://collinsville.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1986&GID=619&G=997C2C69-6717-47C4-9D81-DF084BFAA78F" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council to vote on sidewalk dining pedestrian barrier rules", "summary": "The City Council will consider an ordinance amending zoning regulations for pedestrian barriers around sidewalk dining. They will also review the 2026 National Community Survey results and discuss several financial matters including budget amendments and a motor fuel tax fund appropriation for trench grate installation. The council may enter closed session for personnel, real estate, and litigation matters.", "agenda_url": "https://collinsville.legistar1.com/collinsville/meetings/2026/6/1993_A_City_Council_26-06-23_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://collinsville.legistar1.com/collinsville/meetings/2026/6/1993_M_City_Council_26-06-23_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://collinsville.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1993&GID=619&G=997C2C69-6717-47C4-9D81-DF084BFAA78F" }, { "date": "2026-06-11", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to hold hearings on driveway and sidewalk dining zoning", "summary": "The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two text amendments to Title 17 Zoning—one revising residential driveway standards and another updating barrier requirements for sidewalk dining. Commissioners will also receive an update on the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4).", "agenda_url": "https://collinsville.legistar1.com/collinsville/meetings/2026/6/1990_A_Planning_Commission_26-06-11_Commission_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://collinsville.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1990&GID=619&G=997C2C69-6717-47C4-9D81-DF084BFAA78F" }, { "date": "2026-06-10", "body": "Community Appearance Board", "headline": "Appearance Board reviews landscaping projects and judges Yard of the Month", "summary": "The Community Appearance Board will approve May meeting minutes, conduct Yard of the Month site visits and scoring, and review progress on multiple 2026 beautification projects across Collinsville. No contracts, ordinances, or budget actions are on this agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://collinsville.legistar1.com/collinsville/meetings/2026/6/1989_A_Community_Appearance_Board_26-06-10_Commission_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://collinsville.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1989&GID=619&G=997C2C69-6717-47C4-9D81-DF084BFAA78F" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council considers third amendment for Old Herald Brewery expansion", "summary": "The Collinsville City Council will vote on several ordinances, including a third amendment to the redevelopment agreement for the Old Herald Brewery and Distillery complex expansion on East Clay Street. Other new business includes a $101,058 contract for decorative street light poles on West Main Street and an ordinance amending the liquor code regarding kitchens and restaurant licenses. The consent agenda covers bill payments of $1,533,666.86 and payroll of $939,884.09. The meeting also includes proclamations and recognitions for scholarships, an EMS award, and police promotions.", "agenda_url": "https://collinsville.legistar1.com/collinsville/meetings/2026/6/1988_A_City_Council_26-06-09_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://collinsville.legistar1.com/collinsville/meetings/2026/6/1988_M_City_Council_26-06-09_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://collinsville.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1988&GID=619&G=997C2C69-6717-47C4-9D81-DF084BFAA78F" }, { "date": "2026-06-03", "body": "Historic Preservation Commission ", "headline": "Commission to discuss potential landmark properties", "summary": "The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially designate new landmark properties. Updates will be provided on several ongoing preservation projects, including the D.D. Collins House and Miner's Theatre. Public comment is allowed during the Speakers from the Floor portion.", "agenda_url": "https://collinsville.legistar1.com/collinsville/meetings/2026/6/1987_A_Historic_Preservation_Commission__26-06-03_Commission_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://collinsville.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1987&GID=619&G=997C2C69-6717-47C4-9D81-DF084BFAA78F" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to revoke special use permit for Studio 420", "summary": "The City Council will vote on revoking a special use permit for Studio 420 at 106 West Main Street. Multiple property rezonings and zoning code amendments regarding metal buildings and outdoor storage are also up for decision. The consent agenda includes approving over $1.14 million in bills and over $1.04 million in payroll. New business items include budget increases and agreements for emergency services equipment and the tourism bureau.", "agenda_url": "https://collinsville.legistar1.com/collinsville/meetings/2026/5/1984_A_City_Council_26-05-26_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://collinsville.legistar1.com/collinsville/meetings/2026/5/1984_M_City_Council_26-05-26_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://collinsville.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1984&GID=619&G=997C2C69-6717-47C4-9D81-DF084BFAA78F" }, { "date": "2026-05-18", "body": "Cool Cities Committee", "headline": "Committee reviews 2026 project calendar and discusses sustainability plan.", "summary": "The Cool Cities Committee will discuss updates to the 2020 Sustainability Plan and review the 2026 project calendar. Members will also approve minutes from March and hear public comments. No binding votes, contracts, or policy changes are on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://collinsville.legistar1.com/collinsville/meetings/2026/5/1983_A_Cool_Cities_Committee_26-05-18_Commission_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://collinsville.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1983&GID=619&G=997C2C69-6717-47C4-9D81-DF084BFAA78F" }, { "date": "2026-05-14", "body": "Fire & Police Commission", "headline": "Commission to decide on hiring firefighter/paramedic and handbook changes", "summary": "The Fire & Police Commission will vote on approving an updated Fire and Police Handbook and on hiring a new firefighter/paramedic. They will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and hear public comments.", "agenda_url": "https://collinsville.legistar1.com/collinsville/meetings/2026/5/1981_A_Fire___Police_Commission_26-05-14_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://collinsville.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1981&GID=619&G=997C2C69-6717-47C4-9D81-DF084BFAA78F" }, { "date": "2026-05-14", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Commission to weigh Studio 420 permit revocation, rezonings", "summary": "The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on revoking a special use permit for Studio 420 at 106 West Main, and on two rezoning requests: one at 415 North Hesperia to allow personal storage, and another at East Johnson Street to create a Planned Uptown Collinsville District. They will also consider text amendments to zoning regulations on metal building materials and outdoor storage.", "agenda_url": "https://collinsville.legistar1.com/collinsville/meetings/2026/5/1982_A_Planning_Commission_26-05-14_Commission_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://collinsville.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1982&GID=619&G=997C2C69-6717-47C4-9D81-DF084BFAA78F" }, { "date": "2026-05-13", "body": "Community Appearance Board", "headline": "Board to discuss 2026 beautification projects including several road islands and parks", "summary": "The Collinsville Community Appearance Board will discuss and score the Yard of the Month contest after site visits, and review ongoing 2026 projects such as landscaping at Beltline/Highway 159, West Main/Westmoreland, and St. Louis Road/Caseyville Road islands, as well as work at Listemann Park and the St. Louis Road Streetscape. Staff will provide a report.", "agenda_url": "https://collinsville.legistar1.com/collinsville/meetings/2026/5/1980_A_Community_Appearance_Board_26-05-13_Commission_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://collinsville.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1980&GID=619&G=997C2C69-6717-47C4-9D81-DF084BFAA78F" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City approves $2.5M in bills and new union contract", "summary": "The Collinsville City Council will consider approving payments for bills and payroll totaling over $2.5 million, as well as a new collective bargaining agreement with the International Union of Operating Engineers. The meeting also includes resolutions to close Main Street for the Horseradish Festival and Juneteenth Parade.", "agenda_url": "https://collinsville.legistar1.com/collinsville/meetings/2026/5/1979_A_City_Council_26-05-12_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://collinsville.legistar1.com/collinsville/meetings/2026/5/1979_M_City_Council_26-05-12_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://collinsville.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1979&GID=619&G=997C2C69-6717-47C4-9D81-DF084BFAA78F" }, { "date": "2026-05-06", "body": "Historic Preservation Commission ", "headline": "Potential landmarks discussion on historic preservation agenda", "summary": "The Collinsville Historic Preservation Commission will discuss potential landmark designations, including a list and application process. They will also discuss the Columbian School Brick Program and receive updates on several historic projects such as the D.D. Collins House and Miner's Theater.", "agenda_url": "https://collinsville.legistar1.com/collinsville/meetings/2026/5/1978_A_Historic_Preservation_Commission__26-05-06_Commission_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://collinsville.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1978&GID=619&G=997C2C69-6717-47C4-9D81-DF084BFAA78F" }, { "date": "2026-05-05", "body": "Parks and Recreation Commission", "headline": "Commission to discuss 2026 park projects and CIP", "summary": "The Collinsville Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss and potentially approve updates to the 2026 projects and Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). They will also welcome a new member, consider meeting date changes, and review upcoming programs and events.", "agenda_url": "https://collinsville.legistar1.com/collinsville/meetings/2026/5/1949_A_Parks_and_Recreation_Commission_26-05-05_Commission_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://collinsville.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1949&GID=619&G=997C2C69-6717-47C4-9D81-DF084BFAA78F" } ] }