Decatur public meetings in 2021

City Council

The Decatur City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2021 property tax levy for fiscal year 2022, along with ordinances to abate taxes for multiple bond series. It will also consider rezoning and a conditional use permit for an automotive salvage operation at 3696 Greenswitch Road, approve contracts for engineering and construction, and adjust video gaming license fees. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and a consent calendar.

• Public hearing and ordinance levying property taxes for FY 2022
• Ordinances abating property tax levies for 2010-2020 GO bonds
• Rezoning 3696 Greenswitch Road from M-1 to M-2 and conditional use permit for automotive salvage
• Resolution authorizing consulting services agreement with Ann L. Schneider and Associates LLC
• Ordinance amending video gaming license fees (Chapter 54.1)

The Decatur City Council approved the 2022 property tax levy ordinance and a series of ordinances abating the levy for various general obligation bonds. It also approved a budget reconciliation ordinance, an interfund cash advance resolution, and several other resolutions. A conditional use permit for an auto salvage operation at 3696 Greenswitch Road was tabled, and a video gaming license fee ordinance was tabled.

• Approved 2022 property tax levy ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved abatement ordinances for 2010-2020 GO bonds (unanimous, with Faber absent for some)
• Approved budget reconciliation ordinance for FY2021 (unanimous)
• Approved interfund cash advance resolution (unanimous)
• Approved consulting services agreement with Ann L. Schneider and Associates LLC (unanimous)
• Rezoned 3696 Greenswitch Road from M-1 to M-2 (unanimous)
• Tabled conditional use permit for auto salvage at 3696 Greenswitch Road (4-3)
• Tabled video gaming license fee ordinance (unanimous)

City Council

The Decatur City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the Fiscal Year 2022 budget, which includes appropriations for all city departments and funds. The council will also consider several infrastructure contracts, including engineering services for the Brush College/Faries Parkway grade separation, bridge replacement, sewer inspection, and laboratory services. Consent calendar items cover routine purchases of water treatment chemicals.

• Public hearing and ordinance adopting the FY 2022 budget
• Engineering services agreement with AECOM for Brush College/Faries Parkway grade separation (Project 2009-33)
• Contract with Kinney Contractors for Meadowlark Bridge replacement over Caterpillar Ditch
• Agreement with Tele Scan for annual sewer inspection (Project 2022-19)
• Consent calendar: bids for water treatment chemicals (alum, carbon, chlorine, lime, etc.)

The Decatur City Council unanimously adopted the Fiscal Year 2022 budget ordinance and approved several resolutions, including engineering services for the Brush College/Faries Parkway project, a bridge replacement contract, sewer inspection, laboratory services, and a dock agreement. The council also approved a consent agenda for water treatment chemical purchases. In other business, the council reached consensus to allow the Naut Rite Boat Club to relocate to its original location as a single exception, with stipulations.

• Adopted Ordinance 2021-51, the FY2022 budget, unanimously.
• Approved Resolution R2021-218 with AECOM for the Brush College/Faries Parkway Grade Separation Project.
• Approved Resolution R2021-219 with Kinney Contractors for Meadowlark Bridge replacement.
• Approved Resolution R2021-220 with Tele Scan for annual sewer inspection.
• Approved Resolution R2021-221 with PDC Laboratories for lab services.
• Approved Resolution R2021-222 for additional docks with Decatur Park District and G&H Marine.
• Approved consent agenda items A-I for water treatment chemical purchases.
• Reached consensus to allow Naut Rite Boat Club relocation as a single exception with stipulations.

City Council

The City Council is holding a study session to review the City Manager's recommended FY 2022 budget. The budget is balanced overall, with General Fund revenues of about $77.9 million and expenditures of about $78.4 million, using reserves to cover the gap. Key proposals include a $22 million bond for water and sewer projects, a new Solid Waste Fund, and possible transit fare re-introduction. No formal votes are taken at this session; adoption is scheduled for December 6.

• General Fund: $77.9M revenues, $78.4M expenditures, $13.1M restricted reserves
• Proposed $22M bond for water/sewer projects in Q1 2022
• New Solid Waste Fund proposed for July 2022
• Transit policy questions: re-introduce fares, consolidate garages, build vehicle wash facility
• Tax levy ordinance to be mid-way between Option 1 and Option 2

The City Council held a study session to continue discussions on the 2022 proposed budget, focusing on the allocation of American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds. Department heads provided overviews and answered questions on community development, storm sewer operations, water production, and health insurance costs. No formal decisions were made during the session; it was a discussion-only meeting.

• No formal votes or decisions taken; study session was discussion-only

City Council

The Decatur City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on approving up to $50,090,000 in tax-exempt bonds for QSH/Midwest LLC to acquire Randall Residence senior living communities, including one at 1415 West Mound Road. The council will also vote on several resolutions related to the Brush College Road grade separation project, including property purchases and an agreement with Norfolk Southern Railway, plus other items like tree removal and a ladder truck repair. Consent agenda items include annexing Southside Country Club and approving final plats for subdivisions.

• Public hearing and resolution for $50,090,000 senior living revenue bonds (QSH/Midwest Project)
• Resolution to purchase 1880 North Brush College Road for the Brush College Road over Faries Parkway and Norfolk Southern Railroad project
• Resolution authorizing a public improvements agreement with Norfolk Southern Railway for the Brush College Road grade separation
• Resolution accepting bid from Homer Tree Care, Inc. for tree removal on streets and boulevards
• Ordinance annexing Southside Country Club

The Decatur City Council approved a resolution authorizing up to $50,090,000 in senior living revenue bonds for the QSH/Midwest Project, along with several resolutions related to the Brush College Road improvement project, including property purchases and transfers, and an agreement with Norfolk Southern Railway. The council also adopted city council policies for downtown parks, with Councilman Horn voting against, and approved a consent agenda including annexation and plat filings.

• Approved R2021-207 authorizing up to $50,090,000 in senior living revenue bonds (7-0)
• Adopted City Council Policies for Central Park, Transfer House, Memorial Band Shell, and other downtown parks (6-1, Horn nay)
• Approved R2021-208 additional funds for repair of 2006 Pierce Ladder Truck (7-0)
• Approved R2021-209 purchase of 1880 North Brush College Road for road project (7-0)
• Approved R2021-210 transfer of 4147 East Faries Parkway and 4000 East Logan Street (7-0)
• Approved R2021-211 transfer of 3941 East Faries Parkway (7-0)
• Approved R2021-212 public improvements agreement with Norfolk Southern Railway (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including annexation of Southside Country Club and final plats (7-0)

City Council

The Decatur City Council is holding a study session to review the City Manager's recommended FY 2022 budget. The budget is balanced overall, with General Fund revenues of about $77.9 million and expenditures of about $78.4 million, using reserves to cover the gap. The session will discuss major policy items such as a potential $22 million bond for water and sewer projects, a new Solid Waste Fund, transit fare reintroduction, and modest fee increases. No formal votes are taken at study sessions.

• General Fund: $77.9M revenues, $78.4M expenditures, $13.1M restricted reserves
• Proposed $22M bond for water and sewer projects in Q1 2022
• New Solid Waste Fund to be added for July 2022
• Transit policy questions: reintroduce fares, consolidate garages, build vehicle wash
• Tax levy ordinance to be adopted between Option 1 and Option 2

The City Council held a study session to review the proposed 2022 budget, with department heads answering questions. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the budget discussion will continue at a study session on November 17, 2021.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the study session
• Budget review continued to November 17, 2021 study session

City Council

The Decatur City Council will consider a resolution authorizing a one-year agreement with BlueCross BlueShield to administer the city's group health benefit plan for calendar year 2022. The proposed renewal includes a significant increase in projected total fixed costs per member per month, from $32.68 to $10.85 (a 0.5% decrease in administration fee but a 49.6% increase in total projected costs per member per month). The agenda also includes items on traffic control materials, bridge funding, engineering services, demolition of vacant buildings, and police pension appointments.

• Resolution authorizing agreement with BlueCross BlueShield for 2022 group health plan administration
• Resolution to purchase traffic control materials for work on the Fairies Parkway and Norfolk Southern Railroad bridge project
• Resolution to fund replacement of the Meadowlark Bridge over the Caterpillar ditch
• Resolution for engineering services for the Workforce Development Plan
• Resolution to demolish four vacant buildings at 1449 N. East, 1228 E. Leafland, and 1768 E. Main

The Decatur City Council approved all resolutions on the agenda, including a health plan agreement with BlueCross BlueShield for 2022, traffic control materials for a road project, and funding for bridge replacement. A motion to amend the October 18 minutes to list individual votes on reconsidering cannabis sales failed, but the minutes were approved as written. The council also approved demolition contracts for four vacant buildings and other items.

• Approved BlueCross BlueShield health plan administration for 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved traffic control materials purchase for Brush College Road project (unanimous)
• Approved Rebuild Illinois funds for Meadowlark Bridge replacement (unanimous)
• Approved Northwater Consulting amendment for watershed plan (unanimous)
• Approved workforce development assessment agreement (unanimous)
• Approved demolition of four vacant buildings (unanimous, Faber absent)
• Approved unsafe structures action (unanimous, Faber absent)
• Approved police body camera data storage expansion (unanimous)

City Council

The Decatur City Council approved several resolutions, including a state grant for the police department, installation of GPS intersection units for emergency vehicles, a research agreement with the University of Illinois, and two farm leases. The council also discussed but declined to revisit the 2019 decision to opt out of recreational cannabis sales.

• Approved R2021-190 accepting IDOT STEP grant for police (unanimous)
• Approved R2021-191 installing 18 Opticom GPS units from Traffic Control Corp (unanimous)
• Approved R2021-192 research agreement with University of Illinois for watershed monitoring (unanimous)
• Approved R2021-193 crop share lease with Steve Bell for Oakley Sediment Basin (unanimous)
• Approved R2021-194 cash rent farm lease with Craig Hill for DeWitt County wellfield (unanimous)
• Approved consent items including Civic Center reappointments and Halloween hours (unanimous)
• Declined to bring recreational cannabis sales back for a vote

City Council

This is a goal-setting retreat agenda for the Decatur City Council, consisting of standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, pledge of allegiance, public comments, approval of minutes, and business sections. No specific decisions or discussions are listed.

• Public comment period: 30 minutes, 3 minutes per speaker
• No specific agenda items listed under unfinished or new business

City Council

The Decatur City Council met for a goal-setting retreat on October 8, 2021, to discuss and modify priority goals. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the only motion was to recess for lunch, which passed unanimously. The meeting was effectively adjourned when a quorum was lost.

• Motion to recess for lunch passed unanimously (7-0)

City Council

The Decatur City Council will consider dissolving the Southeast Plaza TIF district, which expires December 31, 2021, and terminating its special tax allocation fund. The council will also vote on several resolutions, including purchasing emergency vehicle preemption equipment, accepting a bid for manhole rehabilitation, and approving demolition contracts for vacant buildings. The agenda includes a consent calendar with routine appointments.

• Ordinance dissolving Southeast Plaza TIF and terminating redevelopment project area
• Resolution to purchase 18 Opticom GPS intersection radio units from Traffic Control Corporation
• Resolution accepting bid and contract with Culy Contracting LLC for 2021 Manhole Rehabilitation Project
• Resolution authorizing demolition of vacant buildings at 826 E. Lawrence, 1062 W. Packard, 3550 E. Chestnut, and 1652 N. Water
• Resolution accepting Bodine Electric Change Order #2 for fiber extensions to Decatur Public Schools

The Decatur City Council unanimously approved an ordinance dissolving the Southeast Plaza Redevelopment Project Area and its special tax allocation fund, and passed several resolutions including an enterprise zone agreement amendment, purchase of emergency vehicle preemption equipment, a manhole rehabilitation contract, a HOME-ARP grant agreement, demolition contracts for four vacant buildings, and a fiber construction change order. All votes were 7-0.

• Approved ordinance dissolving Southeast Plaza TIF district (7-0)
• Approved amendment to Decatur Macon County Enterprise Zone IGA (7-0)
• Approved purchase of 18 Opticom GPS units from Traffic Control Corp (7-0)
• Approved contract with Culy Contracting for manhole rehabilitation (7-0)
• Approved HOME Investment Partnership-ARP grant agreement (7-0)
• Approved demolition contract with Parkland Environmental for 4 buildings (7-0)
• Approved Bodine Electric change order for fiber extensions (7-0)
• Approved appointments to Historical/Architectural Sites Commission and Library Board (7-0)

City Council

The Decatur City Council will consider a series of resolutions authorizing various insurance coverages for the coming policy year, discuss the property tax levy, and vote on a rezoning request. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and consent items.

• Resolutions authorizing property, liability, excess, auto, cyber, crisis, and workers compensation insurance for Oct 2021-Oct 2022
• Discussion item on property tax levy
• Rezoning of 1676 North Union Street from R-5 to R-3
• Resolution to purchase peristaltic pump for South Water Treatment Plant
• Resolution amending agreement for Brush College Road grade separation project

The Decatur City Council approved all items on the agenda, including multiple insurance coverage resolutions for the 2021-2022 policy period, a motion adopting a property purchase policy, a resolution to buy a peristaltic pump, and a rezoning ordinance. The council also repealed a residency requirement for municipal employees and approved consent agenda items. All votes were unanimous except for the property purchase policy, which passed 5-1 with Councilman Horn dissenting.

• Approved R2021-168 through R2021-175, authorizing various property, liability, and workers compensation insurance coverages for 2021-2022 (all unanimous)
• Adopted City Council Policies - Purchase of Property (5-1, Horn nay)
• Approved R2021-176, purchase of peristaltic pump from Vandevanter Engineering Co. for South Water Treatment Plant (unanimous)
• Approved R2021-177, amending agreement with Norfolk Southern Railway for Brush College Road Grade Separation project (unanimous)
• Approved R2021-178, appropriating Motor Fuel Tax funds for preliminary engineering services for the same project (unanimous)
• Approved 2021-48, rezoning 1676 North Union Street from R-5 to R-3 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items B-D, including appointments to Police Pension Fund Board and City Plan Commission (unanimous)
• Approved R2021-179, repealing R2016-49 regarding residency requirements for municipal employees (unanimous)

City Council

The Decatur City Council will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including a collective bargaining agreement with the police union, allocation of American Rescue Plan funds to the Children's Museum of Illinois, and amendments to video gaming and amusement device licensing. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from prior meetings and an appointment to the City Plan Commission.

• Resolution authorizing City Manager to execute collective bargaining agreement with Decatur Police Benevolent and Protective Association (2020-2023)
• Resolution authorizing American Rescue Plan funds to Children's Museum of Illinois
• Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 54.1-Video Gaming License, Sections 1, 8, 9, 10, 11
• Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 54-Amusement Devices, Section 1-License
• Resolution approving appointment to City Plan Commission

The City Council approved all items on the agenda, including a collective bargaining agreement with the police union, $ in American Rescue Plan funds for the Children's Museum of Illinois, a resolution on unsafe structures, and amendments to video gaming and amusement device license codes. Councilman Dennis Cooper voted against the video gaming ordinance amendment. The council also discussed COVID vaccinations, mask enforcement, and the 9/11 anniversary, but took no action on those topics.

• Approved minutes of the August 9 and August 16, 2021 meetings
• Approved R2021-164, authorizing the City Manager to execute a collective bargaining agreement with the Decatur Police Benevolent and Protective Association
• Approved R2021-165, authorizing American Rescue Plan funds to the Children's Museum of Illinois
• Approved R2021-166, authorizing action regarding unsafe structures
• Approved 2021-46, amending the video gaming license code (Cooper voted nay)
• Approved 2021-47, amending the amusement devices license code
• Approved R2021-167, approving an appointment to the City Plan Commission

City Council

The Decatur City Council is meeting to recess into closed executive session to discuss the selection of a person to fill a public office vacancy, then vote on a resolution to approve the appointment of a new councilman. The appointment fills the vacancy left by the resignation of Rodney Walker, with the appointee serving until May 1, 2023. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including citizen comments and roll call.

• Resolution approving appointment of a new councilman to fill vacancy left by Rodney Walker's resignation
• Appointee to serve unexpired term until May 1, 2023
• Closed executive session under Open Meetings Act for selection of a person to fill a public office

The City Council voted unanimously to appoint Dennis R. Cooper to fill the vacant Council seat left by Rodney Walker's resignation. A prior motion to conduct interviews in public failed on a 2-4 vote. The Council also held a closed executive session to discuss the appointment.

• Appointed Dennis R. Cooper to vacant Council seat (unanimous)
• Motion to conduct interviews in public failed (2-4)
• Recessed to closed executive session for appointment selection (unanimous)

City Council

The Decatur City Council will consider a range of items including the 2020 financial audit, a new fire station construction contract, and several infrastructure and service agreements. The agenda also includes a conditional use permit for a new fire station and a right-of-way agreement for broadband services. Most items are routine approvals, but the fire station and audit are notable.

• Resolution for professional services agreement with CliftonLarsonAllen for auditing services
• Ordinance granting conditional use permit for fire station at 3530 and 3550 East Chestnut Avenue
• Resolution accepting bid for new Fire Station #7 construction with Felmley-Dickerson Co.
• Resolution for purchase of two Pierce fire apparatus with debt financing
• Resolution for right-of-way use agreement with Sifi Networks for broadband installation

The Decatur City Council approved a conditional use permit for a new fire station at 3530 and 3550 East Chestnut Avenue and awarded a construction contract to Felmley-Dickerson Co. for Fire Station #7. The council also approved the purchase of two Pierce fire apparatus with debt financing. A motion to table the broadband agreement with Sifi Networks Decatur LLC failed, and the agreement was approved.

• Approved conditional use permit for fire station at 3530/3550 E. Chestnut Ave. (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Felmley-Dickerson Co. for Fire Station #7 construction (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of two Pierce fire apparatus with debt financing (unanimous)
• Approved broadband right-of-way agreement with Sifi Networks Decatur LLC (4-1, Faber nay)
• Approved audit services agreement with CliftonLarsonAllen (unanimous)
• Approved water leak detection survey with ADS Environmental Services (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of two TYMCO street sweepers (unanimous)
• Approved CDBG sidewalk improvement contract with Entler Excavating (unanimous)

City Council

The Decatur City Council is holding a special meeting to consider renewing an annual software maintenance contract with Tyler Technologies for $41,864.20, and to approve several board and commission appointments. The council will also recess into closed session to discuss filling a public office vacancy, with possible action afterward.

• Resolution authorizing renewal of Tyler Technologies Incode Court Case Management Suite maintenance for $41,864.20 (Sept 1, 2021–Aug 31, 2022)
• Appointments to Library Board of Trustees: Shelli Brunner, Alana Banks, Anay Hunt
• Reappointment of Tony Wilkins to Civil Service Commission
• Appointment of Matt Dunker to Electrical Commission
• Appointments of Michael Sexton and Daniel Bennick to Historical and Architectural Sites Commission

The City Council approved a resolution renewing maintenance support for Tyler Technologies' Incode Court Case Management Suite. Council also approved appointments and reappointments to the Library Board of Trustees, Civil Service Commission, Electrical Commission, and Historical and Architectural Sites Commission via omnibus vote. The meeting included a closed executive session to discuss filling a public office vacancy, and a future session was scheduled for interviews.

• Approved R2021-142 renewing Tyler Technologies maintenance support (unanimous)
• Approved appointments to Library Board of Trustees, Civil Service Commission, Electrical Commission, Historical and Architectural Sites Commission (omnibus, unanimous)
• Recessed to closed executive session for public office vacancy selection (unanimous)
• Scheduled closed session for August 30, 2021 to interview for vacated Council seat

City Council

The Decatur City Council will consider an ordinance amending the FY 2021 budget to appropriate over $21 million in federal COVID relief funds (CURE and ARP) for specific projects, including water and sewer improvements, housing assistance, and police/fire equipment. The agenda also includes several resolutions for grants, a police rifle purchase, a road construction contract, and intergovernmental agreements.

• $6,000,000 ARP for water treatment plant ClariCones
• $3,000,000 ARP for sewer separation on west side
• $2,074,608 for property acquisition and demolition
• $1,190,000 CURE grant for business assistance
• Contract with Dunn Company for Country Club and Airport Road reconstruction

The Decatur City Council approved a budget amendment for fiscal year 2021, allocating ARP and CURE funds, with Councilman Horn voting no. The council also approved several resolutions, including grant agreements for rent/mortgage/utility assistance, transit operating assistance, police rifle purchases, and intergovernmental agreements for justice grant funds. A contract for road reconstruction on Country Club and Airport Road was accepted, and a reappointment to the Construction and Housing Board of Appeals was approved.

• Approved FY2021 budget amendment (5-1)
• Approved grant agreement with Dove, Inc. for rent/mortgage/utility assistance (unanimous)
• Approved transit operating assistance grant agreement with IDOT (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of rifles for police Emergency Response Team (unanimous)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement for 2020 Byrne JAG funds (unanimous)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement for 2021 Byrne JAG funds (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Dunn Company for Country Club and Airport Road reconstruction (unanimous)
• Approved reappointment to Construction and Housing Board of Appeals (unanimous)

City Council

The Decatur City Council will vote on annexing and rezoning land at the southwest corner of Mound Road and Brush College Road, plus a rezoning on East Grand Avenue. They will also approve contracts for the Brush College Road grade separation project, storm drainage improvements, fiber extension, transit grants, and vehicle purchases. The meeting includes a treasurer's financial report and consent agenda items.

• Ordinance annexing territory at southwest corner of Mound Road and Brush College Road
• Ordinance rezoning property from R-1 to M-1 at southwest corner of Mound Road and Brush College Road
• Ordinance rezoning property from R-6 to O-1 at 271 East Grand Avenue
• Resolutions for Brush College Road grade separation project with AT&T and Illinois Central Railroad
• Resolution accepting bid for 2021 Storm Drainage Improvement Project with Entler Excavating Co., Inc.

The council approved ordinances to annex and rezone property at the southwest corner of Mound Road and Brush College Road, changing it from R-1 Single Family Residence to M-1 Intense Commercial/Light Industrial. It also approved a separate rezoning of 271 East Grand Avenue from R-6 Multiple Dwelling to O-1 Office District. All votes were unanimous among present members, with Councilman Faber absent for the first vote.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-40 annexing territory at the southwest corner of Mound Road and Brush College Road.
• Approved Ordinance 2021-41 rezoning the annexed property from R-1 to M-1.
• Approved Ordinance 2021-42 rezoning 271 East Grand Avenue from R-6 to O-1.
• Approved Resolution R2021-124 appropriating Motor Fuel Tax funds for an AT&T work agreement for the Brush College over Faries Parkway grade separation.
• Approved Resolution R2021-125 authorizing an AT&T agreement to relocate a terminal box for the same project.
• Approved Resolution R2021-126 appropriating Motor Fuel Tax funds for a construction maintenance agreement with Illinois Central Railroad for the grade separation.
• Approved Resolution R2021-127 authorizing a construction maintenance agreement with Illinois Central Railroad for the project.
• Approved Resolution R2021-128 accepting a bid from Entler Excavating Co., Inc. for the 2021 Storm Drainage Improvement Project.

City Council

The Decatur City Council is holding a study session to discuss a long-term water sustainability plan through 2050, covering water supply, treatment, and distribution improvements. No formal votes will be taken. The session continues prior discussions on drought resilience and includes a presentation from consultant CDM Smith. The council will consider closing a 3.1 billion gallon supply gap and financing major capital projects, with potential rate implications.

• Closing 3.1 billion gallon water supply gap via DeWitt Well Field, Vulcan Gravel Pit, and Lake Tokorozawa acquisition
• Replacing two clarifiers with ClariCone technology at South Water Treatment Plant
• Installing up to 5.6 miles of new water mains for fire flow improvements
• Over $13 million in electrical upgrades and $3.3 million in chemical system improvements at SWTP
• Lake Decatur Dam upgrades ($4.8 million) and $10 million in finished water storage upgrades

The Decatur City Council held a study session on water supply, treatment, and distribution issues. Consultants CDM Smith presented recommendations for improvements over the next 30 years, and the council heard public comments. No formal decisions were made; the session ended with adjournment.

• Adjourned the study session: motion carried unanimously.

City Council

The Decatur City Council will vote on several resolutions, including awarding a $1,280,000 contract for annual street restoration and appropriating $2,000,000 in Rebuild Illinois funds for reconstructing Airport Road and Country Club Road. They will also consider authorizing space in the Decatur Public Library for an employee health care clinic and for office space for the Community Investment Corporation of Decatur, plus approve the purchase of four dump trucks and a dark fiber agreement.

• Contract with Dunn Company for $1,280,000 for annual street restoration (City Project 2021-08)
• Appropriate $2,000,000 in Rebuild Illinois funds for reconstruction of Airport Road and Country Club Road (City Project 2021-33)
• Authorize use of Decatur Public Library space for employee health care clinic (Paladina Health) and for Community Investment Corporation office space
• Purchase of four 2022 International HV507 dump trucks from Rush Truck Centers (two single axle, two tandem axle, one with plow and spreader)
• Authorize dark fiber agreement with Pontus LLC for Sunna Fiber LLC on the city fiber network

The Decatur City Council approved resolutions authorizing use of library space for an employee health care clinic and for office space for the Community Investment Corporation, with SCORE relocating there. They also accepted bids for street restoration and the purchase of dump trucks, and approved a fiber network agreement. All resolutions passed unanimously.

• Approved R2021-116: Use of library space for employee health care clinic.
• Approved R2021-117: Use of library space for Community Investment Corporation office, with SCORE relocating.
• Approved R2021-118: Contract with Dunn Company for annual street restoration.
• Approved R2021-119: Appropriated Rebuild Illinois funds for Airport Road and Country Club Road reconstruction.
• Approved R2021-120: Purchase of two 2022 International dump trucks from Rush Truck Centers.
• Approved R2021-121: Purchase of one 2022 International dump truck with plow and spreader.
• Approved R2021-122: Purchase of one 2022 International tandem axle dump truck.
• Approved R2021-123: Dark fiber agreement with Sunna Fiber LLC.

City Council

The Decatur City Council will consider several resolutions, including contracts for risk management advisory services, an intergovernmental agreement with IDOT for traffic control device maintenance, and a professional engineering agreement for the Oakland and Grand sewer separation study. The council will also discuss relief fund allocations and receive the May 2021 financial report, which notes a temporary General Fund improvement due to one-time revenues.

• Resolution authorizing agreement with Arthur J. Gallagher for risk management advisory services
• Intergovernmental agreement with Illinois DOT for maintenance of traffic control devices
• Professional engineering services agreement with AECOM for Oakland and Grand sewer separation study (City Project 2021-01)
• Reappointment to Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees
• Discussion only: Relief Fund Allocations

The City Council approved three resolutions: a risk management advisory services agreement with Arthur J. Gallagher, an intergovernmental agreement with IDOT for traffic control device maintenance, and a professional engineering services agreement with AECOM for the Oakland and Grand Area Sewer Separation Study. The council also discussed Relief Fund allocations, reaching consensus on spending $9 million for water and sewer projects, $4 million for revenue replacement, $1 million for broadband, $2 million for housing, and $500,000 for COVID responses, and indicated comfort in using funds to assist the Children's Museum of Illinois deficit. A resolution appointing a Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees member was pulled from the agenda.

• Approved R2021-112: agreement with Arthur J. Gallagher for risk management advisory services
• Approved R2021-113: intergovernmental agreement with IDOT for traffic control device maintenance
• Approved R2021-114: engineering services agreement with AECOM for sewer separation study
• Reached consensus on Relief Fund allocations: $9M water/sewer, $4M revenue replacement, $1M broadband, $2M housing, $500K COVID
• Indicated consensus to use Relief Funds to assist Children's Museum of Illinois deficit
• Pulled resolution for Police Pension Fund Board appointment from agenda
• Approved minutes of June 7, 2021 meeting

City Council

The Decatur City Council will vote on several resolutions and ordinances, including a motion to reconsider a previously failed bid for overhead garage door replacement at Fire Station No. 2, plus contracts for library HVAC, water tank maintenance, street rehabilitation, and utility supply agreements. The agenda also includes consent items such as an ordinance amending the city's face covering requirement and several alcohol permits for public events.

• Reconsider bid of Felmley-Dickerson Company for two overhead garage doors at Fire Station No. 2, $68,440
• Approve expenditure for HVAC at Decatur Public Library
• Authorize water tank maintenance contract with Utility Service Co., Inc. for Franklin Street Water Tank
• Accept bid and contract with Kinney Contractors, Inc. for concrete and brick street rehabilitation, City Project 2021-11
• Ordinance amending Chapter 52 - Alcoholic Liquor license classifications and hours

The Decatur City Council approved several resolutions and ordinances, including the replacement of overhead garage doors at Fire Station No. 2, HVAC expenditure for the library, a water tank maintenance contract, and street rehabilitation. An ordinance amending the liquor license classifications and hours was passed, and a motion to remove downtown location requirements for certain licenses failed. The council also approved consent agenda items and an ordinance amending the face covering requirements.

• Approved motion to reconsider and resolution accepting Felmley-Dickerson bid for garage door replacement at Fire Station No. 2 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for HVAC expenditure at Decatur Public Library (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance amending liquor license classifications and hours (unanimous)
• Failed motion to remove B-4 Central Business District location requirement for Class K and L licenses (no second)
• Approved water tank maintenance contract with Utility Service Co., Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved concrete and brick street rehabilitation contract with Kinney Contractors, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved temporary construction easement purchase from Norfolk Southern Railway for Brush College Road project (unanimous)
• Approved electricity and natural gas supply agreements for city accounts (unanimous)

City Council

The Decatur City Council is meeting to vote on a range of items including a sewer improvement contract, demolition agreements for vacant homes, a rezoning request, and several equipment purchases. They will also consider a study for the Civic Center and a real estate purchase. The meeting includes a consent calendar with routine items like reappointments and a stop sign installation.

• Resolution accepting bid from Entler Excavating Co., Inc. for 2021 Miscellaneous Sanitary and Storm Sewer Improvement Project (Project 2021-09)
• Ordinance rezoning properties at 1170 East Riverside Avenue from R-3 and O-1 to B-1 Neighborhood Shopping District
• Resolution authorizing agreement with Parkland Environmental for demolition of vacant dwellings at 115 North Illinois and 1617 North Main
• Resolution authorizing agreement with JRH Services, Inc. for demolition of vacant dwelling at 1004 South Illinois
• Resolution authorizing contract with Midwest Fiber, Inc. for processing single stream recyclables

The Decatur City Council approved multiple resolutions and ordinances, including a sewer/storm improvement contract, demolition agreements for vacant homes, a rezoning, a recycling contract, a Civic Center study, police vehicle purchases, and a real estate purchase. A resolution for garage door replacements at Fire Station No. 2 failed. All other items passed unanimously.

• Approved sewer/storm improvement contract with Entler Excavating (7-0)
• Approved demolition agreements for vacant homes at 115 N Illinois and 1617 N Main (7-0)
• Approved demolition agreement for 1004 S Illinois (7-0)
• Approved rezoning at 1170 E Riverside Ave to B-1 (7-0)
• Approved recycling contract with Midwest Fiber (7-0)
• Approved Civic Center highest and best use study (7-0)
• Approved purchase of 6 police vehicles (7-0)
• Denied garage door replacement at Fire Station No. 2 (3-4)

City Council

The Decatur City Council is holding a study session to discuss the Lake Decatur Watershed Management Plan and Initiative, including a shoreline policy. No formal votes will be taken; the session is for discussion and input on proposals still being developed.

• Discussion of Lake Decatur Watershed Management Plan & Initiative
• Review of Lake Decatur Shoreline Policy Recommendations
• Timeline of Lake Decatur and 1958 ordinance provided as backup
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per person

The City Council held a study session on Lake Decatur watershed management, receiving a presentation from Northwater Consulting on erosion control strategies to slow silt entering the lake. Water Production Manager Keith Alexander also spoke about stakeholder engagement and lake preservation. No formal decisions were made; the session was informational only.

• Heard presentation on Lake Decatur erosion control strategies
• Discussed sediment traps, nitrates, and land use regulations
• Councilman Faber invited Congressman Rodney Davis to speak on affordable medical care
• Councilman Culp reported remains of Korean War veteran Cpl. Asa Vance being returned home

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The Decatur City Council will hold its regular meeting, including the swearing-in of newly elected and re-elected members, and will consider several resolutions and ordinances. Key items include a discussion on the design of Business Route 51 between Eldorado and Pershing, approval of the Mayor Pro Tempore appointment, and various service agreements and equipment purchases. The agenda also includes a consent calendar with routine items such as an annexation and board appointments.

• Discussion on design of Business Route 51 between Eldorado and Pershing
• Ordinance approving appointment of Lisa Gregory as Mayor Pro Tempore
• Resolution authorizing annual service agreement with Superion, LLC
• Resolution accepting bid for Caterpillar 926M wheel loader from Altorfer
• Ordinance annexing territory at 3581 East Corman

The Decatur City Council approved several resolutions, including annual service agreements with Superion LLC, agreements with the Public Safety Training Foundation for facility and simulator use, and purchases of a Caterpillar wheel loader and a Ford pickup truck. The council also approved an ordinance appointing a Mayor Pro Tempore and a resolution authorizing participation in the Revolving Loan Fund Defederalization. All votes were unanimous except for one resolution (R2021-81) which passed 6-1 with Councilman Horn voting nay.

• Approved ordinance appointing Mayor Pro Tempore (unanimous)
• Approved annual service agreement with Superion LLC (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Public Safety Training Foundation for facility use (unanimous)
• Approved agreement for VirTra V-300 LE Training Simulator and Grain Safety Facility (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Clark Dietz Inc. engineering services agreement (6-1, Horn nay)
• Approved purchase of Caterpillar 926M Wheel Loader from Altorfer (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2022 Ford F350 from Landmark Ford Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved contract with W.J. Scott Company for fuel system improvements (unanimous)

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The Decatur City Council will vote on several resolutions, including a professional services agreement with Dewberry Architects for the design and oversight of a new Fire Station No. 7, a lease with Thinkwell Makerspace for library space, and the purchase of two sewer combination trucks. They will also consider intergovernmental agreements for fiber optic network extensions to schools and management services, and an ordinance for a maintenance building at Decatur Memorial Hospital. The consent agenda includes multiple property annexations and a real estate purchase.

• Resolution authorizing agreement with Dewberry Architects for Fire Station No. 7 design and construction oversight
• Lease agreement with Thinkwell Makerspace for 2nd floor of Decatur Public Library
• Purchase of two 2022 Vactor combination sewer jetting/vacuuming trucks from Coe Equipment Co.
• Intergovernmental agreement for fiber optic network extensions to school district properties
• Ordinance approving development plan for maintenance/office building at Decatur Memorial Hospital (2692-2698 N Church St)

The Decatur City Council approved a professional services agreement with Dewberry Architects for design and construction oversight of new Fire Station No. 7, along with several equipment purchases and infrastructure contracts. All resolutions passed unanimously except one water main contract (with one abstention) and a hospital development plan (with one nay). The council also approved 11 consent calendar items, including annexations and a real estate purchase.

• Approved R2021-65: Design contract with Dewberry Architects for Fire Station No. 7 (5-0)
• Approved R2021-66: Lease with Thinkwell Makerspace for library 2nd floor (5-0)
• Approved R2021-67/68/69: Purchase of two sewer jetting/vacuum trucks and one vacuum excavator from Coe Equipment (5-0 each)
• Approved R2021-70/71: Purchase of six Ford Interceptor utility vehicles from Morrow Brothers (5-0 each)
• Approved R2021-72: Water main replacement contract with Burdick Plumbing (4-0, Horn abstained)
• Approved R2021-73/74/75: Fiber optic installation, school extensions, and state management agreement (5-0 each)
• Approved R2021-76: Renewal of Tyler Technologies MUNIS software license (5-0)
• Approved 2021-18: Hospital maintenance building development plan (4-1, Faber nay)

City Council

The Decatur City Council is holding a study session focused on a quarterly financial review. No formal votes will be taken; the session is for discussion and input on financial proposals. The meeting also includes a public comment period.

• Quarterly Financial Review discussion
• Public comment period (3-minute limit per speaker)

The City Council held a study session on the quarterly financial review, discussing revenues, recycling costs, and proposed uses of federal funds. Council reached consensus to use the remaining $2.2 million in CURE reimbursements for replenishing General Fund reserves, demolition/acquisition, and other capital expenses. They also agreed to allocate the expected $17 million in American Rescue Plan funds toward water and sewer projects and broadband infrastructure improvements. No formal votes were taken; these were consensus agreements during discussion.

• Consensus to use remaining $2.2M CURE reimbursements for General Fund reserves, demolition/acquisition, and capital expenses
• Consensus to allocate $17M American Rescue Plan funds to water and sewer projects and broadband infrastructure

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The Decatur City Council will consider several resolutions related to the Brush College Road over Faries Parkway grade separation project, including authorizing condemnation proceedings and requesting quick take authority for specific parcels. The council will also vote on an ordinance to give the city manager authority to change employee job titles without council approval, and will consider multiple contracts for services, equipment, and demolitions.

• Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 7 to let city manager change employee job titles
• Resolutions authorizing condemnation and quick take for parcels at 3941 E. Faries Pkwy, 4147 E. Faries Pkwy, 4000 E. Logan St, and 1880 N. Brush College Rd
• Resolution to concur with IDOT on contract for Center Street Bridge over Stevens Creek
• Resolution to buy one 2022 Ford F-250 pickup with lift gate and snow plow from Bob Ridings, Inc.
• Resolution to purchase two low-floor hybrid trolleys from Gillig, LLC, not to exceed $785,000 each

The Decatur City Council approved an ordinance amending the city code regarding officers and employees, and passed a series of resolutions related to the Brush College Road over Faries Parkway Grade Separation Project, including authorizing condemnation and quick-take authority for two parcels. The council also approved numerous other resolutions, including contracts for demolition, weed removal, a new phone system, and the purchase of two new trolleys. All items were approved with majority votes, with some dissenting votes on the ordinance and the trolley purchase.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-17 amending City Code Chapter 7 on officers and employees (vote 6-2, Gregory and Kuhle nay).
• Approved Resolutions R2021-45 through R2021-49 authorizing condemnation and quick-take authority for parcels at 3941 East Faries Parkway, 4147 East Faries Parkway, 4000 East Logan Street, and 1880 North Brush College Road for the Brush College Road over Faries Parkway project.
• Approved Resolution R2021-50 concurring with IDOT on a contract to improve the Center Street Bridge over Stevens Creek.
• Approved Resolution R2021-51 accepting a bid from Bob Ridings, Inc. for a 2022 Ford F-250 pickup truck with lift gate and snow plow.
• Approved Resolution R2021-52 authorizing a support services agreement with Concentric Integration, LLC for the South Water Treatment Plant SCADA system.
• Approved Resolutions R2021-53 and R2021-54 authorizing subrecipient agreement extensions for adult education training programs Project READ and Old Kings Orchard Community Center.
• Approved Resolutions R2021-55 through R2021-57 authorizing action on unsafe structures and demolition agreements for buildings at 704 and 722 West Wood Street.
• Approved Resolutions R2021-58 through R2021-61 extending weed removal contracts with Azuish Enterprise LLC, Brad Franzen, Jandi Services, and Phillip Turner; R2021-62 for a five-year phone system license with Presidio; R2021-63 for a FTA grant amendment; and R2021-64 for the purchase of two low-floor hybrid trolleys (McDaniel nay).

City Council

The Decatur City Council will hold a public hearing on using quick-take eminent domain to acquire two properties for the Brush College Road/Faries Parkway grade separation project. The council will also consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a rezoning, a conditional use permit, a payment processing agreement, and a lease for 60 license plate reader cameras. The meeting will be held in person with a 50-person limit due to COVID-19.

• Public hearing on quick-take authority for properties at 4147 E Faries Pkwy and 1880 N Brush College Rd
• Ordinance rezoning 4075 N Greenswitch Rd from R-1 to AG Agriculture
• Conditional use permit for horse stable with riding arena at 4075 N Greenswitch Rd
• Resolution authorizing lease with Flock Safety for 60 LPR cameras
• Resolution authorizing payment processing agreement with FirsTech, Inc. (Busey Bank subsidiary)

The Decatur City Council approved a lease with Flock Safety for 60 license plate reader cameras. Council members initially moved to table the item over the lack of a bidding process, but withdrew the motion after discussion. The council also approved several other items, including a rezoning and conditional use permit for a horse stable, and various resolutions for street maintenance and federal funding.

• Approved R2021-35, a payment processing service agreement with FirsTech, Inc.
• Approved 2021-13, transferring volume cap for private activity bond issues.
• Approved 2021-14, rezoning property at 4075 N Greenswitch Rd from R-1 to AG.
• Approved 2021-15, a conditional use permit for a horse stable with riding arena at 4075 N Greenswitch Rd.
• Approved R2021-36, amending the federal agreement for Brush College Road design services.
• Approved R2021-37, R2021-38, and R2021-39, appropriating motor fuel tax funds for street maintenance and restoration.
• Approved R2021-40, a lease with Flock Safety for 60 LPR cameras.
• Approved consent items A, C, D, and E, including the 2020 Official Zoning Map and various leases and a grant agreement.

City Council

The Decatur City Council will consider several resolutions, including accepting bids for police ammunition, approving a change order for the water utility sustainability plan, and authorizing agreements for U.S. 51 road improvements. The agenda also includes routine consent items like appointments and a property purchase from ADM for the Brush College Road project.

• Resolution accepting bids for police ammunition totaling $48,894.02 from Ray O'Herron Co. and Kiesler Police Supply
• Change Order No. 1 with CDM Smith for water utility sustainability plan, fee not to exceed $31,500
• Resolution appropriating state motor fuel tax funds for U.S. 51 improvements from Pershing Road to I-72
• Ordinance regulating encroachment on public right-of-way for U.S. 51 project
• Resolution authorizing purchase of ADM property for Brush College Road over Faries Parkway and railroad tracks

The Decatur City Council approved all agenda items, including resolutions for ammunition purchases, engineering services, U.S. 51 improvements, street projects, and property purchase. All votes were unanimous (6-0) with one member absent. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved resolution R2021-24 for ammunition purchase for police (6-0)
• Approved change order with CDM Smith for water utility plan (6-0)
• Approved motor fuel tax funds for U.S. 51 improvements (6-0)
• Approved ordinance regulating encroachment on U.S. 51 right-of-way (6-0)
• Approved agreement with State of Illinois for U.S. 51 improvements (6-0)
• Approved contract with Dunn Company for street improvements (6-0)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with Decatur Park District for Nelson Blvd (6-0)
• Approved purchase of ADM property for Brush College Road project (6-0)

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The Decatur City Council is holding a special meeting to consider several items, including vacating a public right-of-way on North Mercer Street, allocating CARES Act funding (discussion only), and authorizing agreements for sidewalk improvements and property transfers. The agenda also includes routine consent items and the treasurer's financial report.

• Ordinance vacating public right-of-way on North Mercer Street north of West Eldorado Street
• Allocation of CARES funding (discussion only)
• Resolution authorizing intergovernmental agreement with Decatur Public School District #61 for Johns Hill Neighborhood Sidewalk Improvements
• Resolution authorizing transfer of 328 East Wabash Avenue to Community Health Improvement Center d/b/a Crossing Healthcare
• Resolution authorizing non-exclusive easement agreement with Fairview Park Plaza, LLC

The City Council approved an ordinance to vacate the public right-of-way on North Mercer Street north of West Eldorado Street, enabling planned parking lot improvements at the former Pugsley site. It also approved an intergovernmental agreement with Decatur Public Schools for sidewalk improvements in the Johns Hill neighborhood and authorized the transfer of 328 East Wabash Avenue to Community Health Improvement Center d/b/a Crossing Healthcare. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved ordinance vacating North Mercer Street right-of-way (7-0)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with Decatur Public Schools for Johns Hill sidewalk improvements (7-0)
• Approved transfer of 328 East Wabash Avenue to Community Health Improvement Center d/b/a Crossing Healthcare (7-0)
• Approved consent calendar items A-D, including reappointments and closed meeting confidentiality (7-0)

City Council

The Decatur City Council approved multiple resolutions and ordinances, including engineering services for the Brush College and Reas Bridge lift station, funding for the Center Street Bridge improvements, property purchase for Brush College Road, design services for the Ellen and Division inflow program, an overhead sewer program policy, a grant agreement with IHDA, and acceptance of Macon County properties. All items passed unanimously except for one resolution (R2021-09) which passed with Councilman Horn voting nay. The council also approved consent calendar items for stop signs and convention bureau appointments.

• Approved R2021-09 engineering services with Clark Dietz Inc. for Brush College and Reas Bridge lift station (6-1, Horn nay)
• Approved R2021-10 motor fuel tax funds for Center Street Bridge improvements (unanimous)
• Approved R2021-11 engineering services for Center Street Bridge (unanimous)
• Approved R2021-12 federal participation agreement for Center Street Bridge (unanimous)
• Approved R2021-13 property purchase for Brush College Road improvement (unanimous)
• Approved R2021-14 AECOM design services for Ellen and Division inflow program (unanimous)
• Adopted overhead sewer program policy (unanimous)
• Approved R2021-15 IHDA Strong Community Grant agreement (unanimous)

City Council

The Decatur City Council will consider two ordinances that would amend city code to allow indoor food and beverage service with safety guidelines, potentially overriding the Governor's Tier 3 restrictions. The council also has several other items on the agenda, including financial resolutions, property tax abatement, and annexations. The meeting is held under COVID-19 capacity limits.

• Ordinance amending Chapter 50 (Licenses) to set minimum guidelines for indoor service during public health emergencies
• Ordinance amending Chapter 52 (Alcoholic Liquor) with similar minimum guidelines
• Resolution authorizing interfund cash advance to achieve positive cash position as of Dec. 31, 2020
• Ordinance abating property tax levy for General Obligation 2020 Series Bonds
• Four annexation ordinances: 3808 West Catherine Street, 3877 West Center Street, 2211 North Sunnyside Road, 3195 North Westlawn Avenue

City Council

The Decatur City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss municipal measures to assist businesses during the pandemic, including the allocation of the second round of CARES funding and options for easing restrictions on bars and restaurants. The council will also consider ordinances amending city code chapters on licenses and alcoholic liquor. No formal votes are expected during the study session, but the council may take action on the ordinances in new business.

• Discussion on municipal measures to assist businesses in the midst of pandemic
• Discussion of allocation of second round of CARES funding to potential eligible recipients
• Discussion of options for opening bars and/or restaurants closed by the Governor's Office
• Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 50-Licenses
• Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 52-Alcoholic Liquor

City Council

The Decatur City Council will consider an ordinance amending video gaming license fees, a resolution to buy property for the Brush College Road improvement project, and several other items including a conditional use permit for a day care home and grant agreements. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a public comment period.

• Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 54.1 on video gaming licenses
• Resolution authorizing purchase of property at 2112 North Brush College Road for road/railroad improvement project
• Conditional use permit for a large day care home at 2220 North Longwood Drive
• Resolution accepting grant agreement with Illinois DCEO
• Resolution adopting FY2020-24 Consolidated Plan and HUD grant agreements for CDBG & HOME funds