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Danville public meetings in 2025

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

Tue Dec 16, 2025

Planning & Zoning Board of Adjustments

Board will hear two variance requests to reduce accessory structure setbacks

The Danville Planning & Zoning Board of Adjustments will hold public hearings on two variance applications. One request seeks to reduce the side‑yard accessory structure setback from five feet to 2.5 feet on a 0.35‑acre property at 1037 Greenview Drive. The other seeks to eliminate the rear accessory structure setback, reducing it from five feet to zero feet on a 0.263‑acre property at 601 E. Main Street. Both properties are zoned Single‑family Residential (R1‑A). No other business is scheduled.

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Wed Dec 10, 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

Planning & Zoning Commission to review multiple subdivision and site plan requests

The Commission will consider several subdivision applications and zoning map amendments. The meeting includes reviews of construction surety releases and new site plans for commercial developments.

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Mon Dec 8, 2025

1 - City Commission

Danville City Commission to consider stormwater design fees and lease agreements

The City Commission will vote on several design fees for stormwater and trail projects. The body is also considering lease agreements for a fitness center and the Jennie Rogers ELC, as well as amendments to the city's authorized positions and compensation plan.

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✓ Decided: City Commission approved $1.36 M in bills and multiple resolutions

The Danville City Commission unanimously approved a bill payment of $1,362,298.76 and a series of resolutions and ordinances, including police surplus, a right‑of‑way abandonment ordinance, and several equipment and lease agreements. The commission also approved reclassifications for fire department positions and a bid to participate in a foreclosure sale of 422 Duncan Hill.

Mon Nov 24, 2025

MLK Committee

MLK Committee to elect officers and set meeting schedule

The Martin Luther King Committee is meeting to elect officers and establish a recurring meeting schedule for the second and fourth Monday of each month. The committee will also discuss event planning and the budget.

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Mon Nov 24, 2025

1 - City Commission

City Commission to award Lebanon Rd./Clarks Run Phase 2 construction contract

The Danville City Commission will consider a series of agenda items, including routine approvals and several resolutions. Key actions include awarding the Phase 2 contract for the Lebanon Road/Clarks Run project and amending the HDR contract for Phases 1 and 2 of the same road. The commission will also act on a zone‑change ordinance, a right‑of‑way abandonment, a skate‑park design/build agreement, and the selection of an early‑learning center.

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✓ Decided: Commission unanimously approved $480,723.03 bill payment and multiple hires

The Danville City Commission approved the agenda amendment, prior meeting minutes, a proclamation, several ordinances and resolutions, and a $480,723.03 bill payment. It also approved numerous personnel hires and reclassifications. All motions passed unanimously by voice or roll‑call vote.

Thu Nov 20, 2025

1 - City Commission

Commission will discuss cemetery rules revisions and master plan

The Danville City Commission will hold a special cemetery workshop. Commissioners will discuss possible revisions to cemetery rules and consider any related actions. They will also review the cemetery master plan. No decisions are noted in the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Commission unanimously approves revised cemetery rules

The commission voted to approve the proposed cemetery rules and regulations revisions. The motion was made by Commissioner Caudill, seconded by Commissioner Peek, and passed by voice vote. The commission discussed a new cemetery master plan but took no action. The meeting was adjourned at 3:47 p.m. after a unanimous voice‑vote motion.

Mon Nov 17, 2025

MLK Committee

City Council to decide start time and budget for MLK collaboration event

The MLK Planning Committee meeting will discuss the event's start time, food service, budget, service project ideas, advertising, performers, and youth MCs. The committee will decide the final start time (12 PM vs 1 PM) and draft a proposed budget for the city. Additional items include brainstorming a large service project and planning outreach to highlight community collaboration.

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Mon Nov 17, 2025

Economic Development Authority

EDA discusses Reding Tract acquisitions and rail access site

The Economic Development Authority is reviewing purchase agreements for parcels at the Reding Tract and updates on the Norfolk Southern Rail Access Site. The board will also discuss an operating agreement and strategic planning.

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Mon Nov 10, 2025

1 - City Commission

Commission will vote on multiple project contracts and surplus equipment resolutions

The Danville City Commission meeting will consider a series of resolutions, including approvals for police and IT surplus items, a right‑of‑way abandonment, several contract amendments and fee agreements, and grant‑related projects. Items span public safety equipment, utility contracts, park improvements, sidewalk work, and a ballistic vest grant application. The commission will also approve the meeting agenda and minutes.

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✓ Decided: City Commission hires new Fire Chief and approves multiple resolutions

The Danville City Commission unanimously approved a series of ordinances and resolutions, including a zone change for 650 High St and various surplus and contract items. Commissioners also approved the city’s bill payment totaling $1,413,515.25. They accepted the resignation of Wastewater Plant Operator Trainee Dustin Hager and hired Mike McCurdy as the new Fire Chief.

Mon Oct 27, 2025

1 - City Commission

City Commission will award the security services contract

The Danville City Commission will approve minutes from the previous meeting and hear updates from the health department, HR, and ethics board. Commissioners will consider several resolutions, including a security services bid award, utility and public services contracts, and a skatepark design/build proposal. The meeting also includes public comment and a potential executive session on litigation and property matters.

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✓ Decided: City Commission approved $332,415.19 in bill payments and multiple resolutions

The Danville City Commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the minutes from the October 13 meetings, and a proclamation for Extra Mile Day. They also approved a zone change for 650 High St., a $332,415.19 bill payment package, and awarded the security services contract. The commission accepted the resignations of Police Officer Stephen Prater and Utility Clerk Gracie Horn before adjourning.

Mon Oct 27, 2025

1 - City Commission

Danville City Commission to swear in Commissioner Ashley Phillips

The City Commission is holding a special called meeting for a single purpose. The body will conduct the swearing-in of Commissioner Ashley Phillips.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved motion to adjourn the meeting

Commissioner Audrey Serres was sworn in to fill the unexpired term of Rick Serres. A motion to adjourn was made, seconded, and unanimously approved by voice vote.

Tue Oct 21, 2025

Planning & Zoning Board of Adjustments

Board to consider short-term rental permit and setback variance

The Board of Adjustments will hold public hearings regarding two land-use requests. These include a conditional use permit for a rental and a setback reduction for an accessory structure.

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Tue Oct 21, 2025

1 - City Commission

Commission appoints replacement for vacant commissioner seat

The Danville City Commission will consider Resolution #2025-10-21-01 to appoint an individual to fill the unexpired term of Commissioner Serres. The agenda item requires an action vote by the commission. No other business is listed for this special called meeting.

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✓ Decided: Audrey Serres appointed to fill late husband’s commission seat

The commission voted to appoint Audrey Serres to serve the unexpired term of the late Commissioner Rick Serres. The appointment was approved unanimously by roll call. The commissioners then voted to adjourn the meeting, which passed unanimously by voice vote.

Mon Oct 20, 2025

Economic Development Authority

Board discusses Reding Tract master plan and related parcel purchases

The Economic Development Authority Board will review the September financial report and consider updates on the Reding Tract master plan, including a purchase agreement for a 6‑acre parcel and the status of a 5‑acre parcel. The board will receive updates on the BCIF reimbursement submittal, the KPDI 1 bid announcement and county right‑of‑way access, and a property‑line fence cleanup bid requiring KTC permitting. An operating agreement will be discussed, and a developer inquiry will be addressed in closed session.

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Mon Oct 13, 2025

1 - City Commission

City Commission to award 2025 chemical services contract and approve key resolutions

The Danville City Commission will vote on several resolutions, including the award of the 2025 chemical services bid, a CLG grant bid award, a Boyle County Health Department contract, a FY26 compensation/classification amendment, and Twinbrook culvert easements. Additional actions include a vacancy declaration, an MOU with Ephraim McDowell, and routine financial items such as the FY25 audit engagement letter and bill payments. The agenda also features public updates on recycling and a FY24 audit presentation.

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✓ Decided: City Commission approved $2.12M bill payments and multiple resolutions

The Danville City Commission unanimously approved the agenda, minutes, and several resolutions, including a CLG grant award and a health department contract. They also approved payment of city bills totaling $2,122,236.57 and accepted the resignation of Police Officer Aaron Steele. All votes were unanimous voice votes unless otherwise noted.

Mon Oct 13, 2025

1 - City Commission

Danville commission to discuss parks

The Danville City Commission and Boyle Fiscal Court will meet to hear a presentation on parks and discuss potential action.

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✓ Decided: Pickle ball courts at Millennium Park approved by unanimous vote

The City Commission heard a presentation on parks capital projects but took no action. The Fiscal Court voted unanimously by voice vote to move forward with the pickle ball courts at Millennium Park. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

Mon Sep 22, 2025

1 - City Commission

City Commission will vote on opioid settlement participation and multiple service contracts

The Danville City Commission meeting will consider two resolutions to participate in opioid settlements, one with Purdue and a combined option. Commissioners will also review several service contracts and grant applications, including a lighting contract for Shannon Way, a USDOT rural assistance grant, and a Lexipol service agreement. All items are listed as needing action from the commission.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved $391,377.71 in city bill payments

The Danville City Commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda, prior minutes, and several proclamations. It also approved multiple resolutions, including opioid settlement participation and a USDOT rural assistance grant. The board authorized payment of city bills totaling $391,377.71 and hired three new firefighters.

Tue Sep 16, 2025

Planning & Zoning Board of Adjustments

Conditional use permit request for in‑home daycare at 1068 Argyll Drive

The Danville Planning & Zoning Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing on a Conditional Use Permit application to operate an in‑home daycare. The applicant, Mrs. Christy Kerr, seeks to use her 0.34‑acre property at 1068 Argyll Drive, which is zoned R1‑A. The board will decide whether to approve the permit. No other business is listed.

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Mon Sep 8, 2025

1 - City Commission

City Commission to consider property tax rate and zoning change

The Danville City Commission will meet to vote on a property tax rate ordinance and a zone change for 447 S. 3 St. The body will also consider resolutions regarding a cemetery buyback and a water line project change order.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved $1.47M in city bills and multiple ordinances

The Danville City Commission unanimously approved the agenda, minutes, and a banner request. It approved 2" readings of several ordinances, multiple resolutions, and a $1,466,914.56 payment of city bills. The body also accepted a staff resignation and a reclassification appointment.

Mon Aug 25, 2025

1 - City Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approved $650,190.76 in city bills

The Danville City Commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the August 11 meeting. It also approved several proclamations, banner requests, ordinance readings, resolutions, and a $650,190.76 bill payment covering multiple city departments. Additionally, the commission accepted a CLG grant, reclassified the Water Distribution Superintendent, and approved the resignations of three staff members. No motions were denied.

Tue Aug 19, 2025

Planning & Zoning Board of Adjustments

Board to consider setback variance for Texas Roadhouse and short-term rental request

The Board of Adjustments will hold public hearings regarding two land-use requests. One involves a setback reduction for a business and the other a conditional use permit for a rental property.

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Mon Aug 18, 2025

Economic Development Authority

Danville Economic Development Authority to discuss Reding Tract and KPDI updates

The Board of Directors will review financial reports and provide updates on the Reding Tract master planning and KPDI projects. The meeting includes discussions on property signage, fence cleanup, and an operating agreement. A closed session is scheduled to discuss a multi-family developer inquiry.

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Mon Aug 11, 2025

1 - City Commission

Danville City Commission to consider zone change and several service contracts

The City Commission will meet to vote on a zone change for 447 S. 34 St and a joint zoning ordinance amendment. The body will also review contracts for pest control and environmental products, as well as grant acceptances for highway safety and 911 services.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved contracts, grants, and staff reclassifications

The Danville City Commission unanimously approved several resolutions covering contracts, grant acceptances, and a zoning amendment. They also approved the payment of city bills totaling $1,591,671.49. Staff recommendations to reclassify two employees were accepted. All actions were approved by voice or roll‑call vote.

Mon Jul 28, 2025

1 - City Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approves joint zoning amendment and key staff changes

The Danville City Commission approved the agenda and the minutes from the July 14 meeting. It approved a joint zoning ordinance amendment recommendation and tabled a separate zone change recommendation for 447 S. 3rd St. The commission also approved payment of city bills totaling $208,477.75 and confirmed several staff reclassifications and a promotion to interim fire chief.

Mon Jul 14, 2025

1 - City Commission

✓ Decided: City Commission approved FY25 budget amendment and key personnel changes

The Danville City Commission unanimously approved the FY25 Budget Amendment (Ordinance #2052) and a $1,620,727.24 bill payment list. Commissioners also hired Rick Owen as Equipment Operator III and re‑classified Chris Matano to Deputy Police Chief. Additional ordinances, resolutions and a banner request were also approved without dissent.

Mon Jun 23, 2025

1 - City Commission

✓ Decided: Commission hired Police Officer Robert Oney and approved key city resolutions

The Danville City Commission unanimously hired Robert Oney as a police officer and accepted the resignation of Officer John Wright. It also approved the Danville Housing Authority Board re‑appointments, a $434,311.15 bill payment, and several resolutions and ordinance readings covering the website contract, medical plan, water‑district reimbursement, and a zone change on Shakertown Road.

Wed Jun 11, 2025

1 - City Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approves zone change for 901 Shakertown Rd with added conditions

The City Commission approved the amendment changing the zoning of 901 Shakertown Rd from RI‑A/AG to R1‑C and added conditions requiring stick‑built homes, zero lot lines, and a minimum lot size of 7,000 sq ft. Applicants agreed to the added conditions, and staff indicated no further concerns, with enforcement to be handled by Planning and Zoning. The Commission also approved a recess motion unanimously by voice vote.

Mon Jun 9, 2025

1 - City Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approved $1.37M in city bills and multiple resolutions

The Danville City Commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda, a banner request, and a $1,373,450.15 bill payment covering various city funds. It also approved the second reading of ordinance #2048, the first reading of ordinance #2049, and several grant applications and a right‑of‑way deed resolution. The body entered and later exited an executive session for personnel matters.

Thu May 29, 2025

1 - City Commission

✓ Decided: Commission unanimously approved adjournment of the meeting

The City Commission heard a full FY 2026 budget presentation. Commissioner Caudill moved to adjourn at 10:44 a.m., the motion was seconded by Commissioner Hollon and approved unanimously by voice vote.

Tue May 27, 2025

1 - City Commission

✓ Decided: Commission unanimously approved $221,421.18 in city bills

The Danville City Commission approved the agenda and minutes, appointed Commissioner Peek as Mayor Pro Tem, and approved several items including a United Way banner, CVB board reappointments, a first reading of ordinance #2048, and resolutions for the Hilldale fence bid and KPDI Phase 3. The bill payment list totaling $221,421.18 was also approved. The meeting entered an executive session for personnel matters before adjourning.

Wed May 21, 2025

1 - City Commission

✓ Decided: City Commission approved the Airport Grant Agreement

Commissioner Caudill moved to approve Resolution #2025-05-21-01 for an airport grant agreement. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peek and approved unanimously by the commissioners present. The commission then adjourned the meeting by unanimous voice vote.

Mon May 12, 2025

1 - City Commission

✓ Decided: City Commission approves $1.67 M in bills and multiple ordinances

The Danville City Commission unanimously approved the payment of $1,668,891.57 in city bills. It also approved the second readings of two zoning change ordinances and re‑appointed Sally Davenport to the Planning & Zoning Commission. Several resolutions, proclamations, and staff hires were adopted, and the meeting concluded with an adjournment.

Thu May 8, 2025

1 - City Commission

✓ Decided: Commission voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting

The commission held a budget discussion with no actions taken. At 10:33 a.m., Commissioner Peek moved to adjourn, the motion was seconded by Commissioner Caudill, and it passed unanimously by voice vote. No other substantive decisions were made.

Fri May 2, 2025

1 - City Commission

✓ Decided: City Commission approves $160,000 salary increase for City Manager

The commission voted unanimously to raise the City Manager’s salary to $160,000.00, retroactive to January 1 2025. They also approved moving into an executive session for personnel matters and later returned to regular session. The meeting was adjourned after these actions.

Thu May 1, 2025

1 - City Commission

✓ Decided: Commission unanimously approved motion to adjourn the meeting

The Danville City Commission met on May 1, 2025, and discussed goals, the capital program, and the general budget, with no actions required on those items. Commissioner Caudill moved to adjourn, the motion was seconded by Commissioner Serres, and it was approved unanimously by voice vote. No other substantive decisions were made.

Mon Apr 28, 2025

1 - City Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approved new Shakertown Road hearing and multiple contracts and appointments

The commission voted to hold a new public hearing on the Shakertown Road zone change request. It also approved several contracts, resolutions, and the appointment of two Ethics Board members. Additional actions included authorizing a $16,000 change order, paying $224,604.99 in city bills, and reclassifying a firefighter recruit.

Thu Apr 17, 2025

1 - City Commission

✓ Decided: Commission unanimously adjourned the meeting

The only action taken was a motion to adjourn, which was seconded and approved by unanimous voice vote. No other decisions, approvals, or denials were recorded.

Mon Apr 14, 2025

1 - City Commission

✓ Decided: Commission hired a new police officer and approved multiple contracts

The Danville City Commission approved the hiring of Matthew Hampton as a police officer and accepted the resignation of Senior Telecommunications Officer Krystal Floyd. It also approved the city’s $1,843,866.72 bill payment, two zoning changes, and three contract resolutions. All motions passed by unanimous voice vote except one record acceptance which passed 3‑1. No other substantive actions were taken.

Thu Apr 10, 2025

1 - City Commission

✓ Decided: Commission adjourned meeting without substantive actions

The Danville City Commission held a special workshop on April 10, 2025, during which several agency and department presentations were given. The only formal action taken was a unanimous voice‑vote to adjourn the meeting at 12:05 p.m.

Thu Mar 27, 2025

1 - City Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approved a letter of support for the EMH grant

The commission unanimously approved Resolution #2025-03-27-01, a letter of support for the EMH grant opportunity. A motion to adjourn the meeting was also unanimously approved. No other actions were taken.

Mon Mar 24, 2025

1 - City Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approved $328,125.66 in city bills

The Danville City Commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda, prior minutes, multiple proclamations and resolutions, and a bill payment totaling $328,125.66. They also approved ordinance #2044 annexation and set a 90‑day public comment period for revised cemetery rules. All actions were adopted by voice or roll‑call vote.

Thu Mar 20, 2025

1 - City Commission

✓ Decided: Commission unanimously approved adjournment; no substantive actions taken

The only action taken was a motion to adjourn, which was seconded and approved unanimously by voice vote. No budget, revenue, or other substantive items were decided. All other agenda items were informational only.