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The Marion City Council will consider several items including hiring a patrol officer, approving a $925,957 sewer relining contract, and extending an Axon agreement through 2036. The agenda also includes a vacant property redevelopment application and purchase of a weapons detection system for the civic center.
- Discuss/Approve hiring Justin Goodman as patrol officer effective June 29, 2026
- Discuss/Approve consolidation and extension of Axon agreement through fiscal year 2036 at fixed cost
- Discuss/Approve payment of $21,500 to ID Networks for Mobile CAD and RMS reporting licenses
- Discuss/Approve Notice of Award to Skuta Construction for $925,957 for Hub TIF Sewer Relining Project
- Discuss/Approve purchase of weapons detection system from EIA for Marion Cultural & Civic Center (budgeted item)
City Council
The Marion City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a rezoning for the Concord Villas Planned Unit Development and a $735,000 street resurfacing program. Other items include property vacations in Shannon Heights and a redevelopment agreement with Refuge Temple Church. The council will also review FY27 TIF grant applications.
- Ordinance 4120 rezoning parcels from R-2 to Concord Villas Planned Unit Development
- Resolution 2026-18 appropriating $735,000 in MFT funds for 2026 resurfacing program
- Ordinance 4119 approving a Redevelopment Agreement with Refuge Temple Church of God in Christ, Inc.
- Ordinance 4117 vacating property in Shannon Heights Subdivision
- FY27 TIF Grant Applications received through June 5, 2026
The council unanimously approved Ordinance 4120, rezoning 70 parcels from R-2 to Concord Villas PUD, enabling a $18M development with 41 housing units (27 single-family homes, 14 duplexes) for low-to-moderate-income renters. The council also approved property vacations in Midway Court and Shannon Heights, a redevelopment agreement with Refuge Temple Church, FY27 TIF grant applications, and a $735,000 MFT appropriation for street resurfacing. All votes were 4-0 with Commissioner Patton absent. A public hearing on right-of-way vacation had no attendees.
- Approved Ordinance 4120 rezoning to Concord Villas PUD (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance 4117 vacating property in Shannon Heights Subdivision (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance 4118 vacating part of right-of-way within city limits (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance 4119 redevelopment agreement with Refuge Temple Church (4-0)
- Approved FY27 TIF grant applications received through June 5, 2026 (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2026-18 appropriating $735,000 MFT funds for street resurfacing (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda including $3,000 consulting invoice and May 26 minutes (4-0)
Zoning Board
The Marion Zoning Board will consider approving minutes from the April 30 meeting and a request to rezone multiple parcels from R-2 General Family Residential to PUD Planned Unit Development for a housing development called Concord Villas (Midway Ct. project). The board will discuss and vote on the zoning change request.
- Approve minutes from April 30, 2026, meeting
- Request to rezone 20+ parcels (e.g., 06-24-327-054-055, 06-24-326-034-035) from R-2 to PUD for Concord Villas housing development
The Zoning Board approved a request to rezone 19 parcels from R-2 to Planned Unit Development (PUD) for the Midway Ct./Concord Villas housing project. The vote was 3-1, with Matt Lee dissenting. Adjacent homeowners expressed concerns about rental properties and neighborhood impact, but the property manager outlined background checks and maintenance requirements. The board also unanimously approved the April 30 minutes.
- Approved zoning change from R-2 to PUD for Concord Villas housing development (3-1)
- Approved April 30 meeting minutes (unanimous)
City Council
The Marion City Council will meet on May 26, 2026, to act on a consent agenda and several new-business items. Key decisions include a police sergeant promotion, a $46,000 roof replacement for wastewater buildings, a stormwater study, and adoption of ordinances on transient merchants and a redevelopment agreement. The council will also consider selling city-owned property at 1104 Midway Ct.
- Promote Officer Steve Sloan to Sergeant following Merit Board recommendation
- Approve $46,000 low bid from Vaughn's Roofing to replace roofs on three wastewater facility buildings
- Adopt Ordinance 4115 amending the redevelopment agreement with Marion Heights Inc.
- Adopt new ordinance regulating transient merchants, itinerant vendors, peddlers, and mobile food vendors
- Authorize sale of real property at 1104 Midway Ct. (Resolution 2026-17)
The City Council passed an ordinance regulating transient merchants and mobile food vendors to ensure sales tax collection and public safety. The council also approved a $89,900 stormwater study and a $46,000 contract for wastewater facility roof replacements.
- Approved Ordinance 4116 regulating transient merchants and mobile food vendors (5-0)
- Approved $89,900 stormwater study proposal from Horner Shifrin (5-0)
- Approved $46,000 contract with Vaughn’s Roofing for wastewater facility roofs (5-0)
- Promoted Officer Steve Sloan to Sergeant (5-0)
- Approved sale of real property at 1104 Midway Court for $189,000 (5-0)
- Approved internet service contract with Protek Fiber for multiple city departments (5-0)
- Approved FY27 TIF Grant applications received through May 22, 2026 (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance 4115 amending redevelopment agreement with Marion Heights, Inc (5-0)
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The Marion City Council will discuss and vote on several financial items including loans for police vehicles and street department equipment. Other agenda items include approval of a zoning variance, sewer department equipment purchases, and multiple TIF redevelopment agreements. A consent agenda includes invoices for a new police CAD server and consulting services.
- Approve loan for police vehicles up to $386,770 (Ordinance 4109)
- Approve loan for street department equipment up to $288,248.64 (Ordinance 4110)
- Approve four-way stop signs at Monroe Street and Jefferson Street (Ordinance 4111)
- Approve TIF redevelopment agreement with Brynnlayne Properties for 1101 E Boyton (Ordinance 4112)
- Approve purchase of West Plant Electrical Control Panel for $66,750
The council unanimously approved ordinances authorizing loans with First Southern Bank for police vehicles (up to $386,770) and street department equipment (up to $288,248.64). Also approved a 6-foot setback variance at 1405 Sunflower Drive, purchased a new electrical control panel and blower for the sewer plant, established four-way stop signs at Monroe and Jefferson Streets, and approved multiple TIF-related ordinances including a redevelopment agreement, a TIF release, and grant applications representing $988,000 in private investment. The council also reauthorized the Vacant Property Registry Redevelopment Program for FY2027 with $120,000 in funding.
- Approved consent agenda including payments and minutes (5-0)
- Approved 6-foot variance at 1405 Sunflower Dr for a two-car garage (5-0)
- Approved purchase of West Plant electrical control panel for $66,750 (5-0)
- Approved purchase of Aerzen blower for $21,688.36 (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance 4109 authorizing loan for police vehicles up to $386,770 (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance 4110 authorizing loan for street equipment up to $288,248.64 (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance 4111 establishing four-way stop signs at Monroe & Jefferson (5-0)
- Approved FY2027 TIF grant applications representing $988K in private investment (5-0)
Zoning Board
The Marion Zoning Board will discuss and vote on two requests: a 6-foot variance to build a two-car garage at 1405 Sunflower Drive, and a zoning change for multiple parcels from R-2 General Residential to PUD Planned Unit Development for the Concord Villas housing development. The board will also consider approving minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting.
- 6-foot variance at 1405 Sunflower Drive for a two-car garage
- Zoning change for 20+ parcels from R-2 to PUD for Concord Villas housing development
- Approval of October 14, 2025 meeting minutes
The board approved a six‑foot variance request for 1405 Sunflower Drive to allow a two‑car garage structure. The motion was made by Matt Lee, seconded by Jerry Ross, and the vote was unanimous. The board noted that the City Council must approve the recommendation at its May 11 meeting before a permit can be issued.
- Approved six‑foot variance for 1405 Sunflower Dr. (unanimous)
City Council
The Marion City Council will consider adopting the FY2027 budget (Ordinance 4107) and revising the FY2026 budget. They will also discuss hiring two police officers, approving a TIF redevelopment agreement with Castellano Properties, and purchasing police vehicles and equipment. Public comments include an update on the Boyton Street Community Center.
- Discuss/Adopt Ordinance 4107 adopting the FY2027 Budget for the City of Marion
- Discuss/Approve Ordinance 4106, a TIF XX Redevelopment Agreement with Castellano Properties, LLC
- Discuss/Approve hiring Nicholas Compton and Kaylea Potter as patrol officers
- Discuss/Approve purchase of six Dodge Durangos and one Ford F-150 for police department
- Discuss/Approve the annual commitment of $19,670 to REDCO for May 2026–April 2027
The council adopted Ordinance 4107 adopting the FY2027 budget and approved Resolution 2026-14 revising the FY2026 budget. It hired two new patrol officers, Nicholas Compton and Kaylea Potter, and approved the purchase of six Dodge Durangos and one Ford F‑150. The council also approved a TIF redevelopment agreement with Castellano Properties, a Safe Routes to School project, and created a legal and FOIA Coordinator position within the City Attorney’s office.
- Adopted FY2027 budget (Ordinance 4107) – all yea
- Approved FY2026 budget revision (Resolution 2026-14) – all yea
- Hired Nicholas Compton as patrol officer – all yea
- Hired Kaylea Potter as patrol officer – all yea
- Approved purchase of six Dodge Durangos and one Ford F‑150 – all yea
- Approved TIF redevelopment agreement with Castellano Properties (Ordinance 4106) – all yea
- Approved financial commitment to Safe Routes to School project (Resolution 2026-15) – all yea
- Created legal and FOIA Coordinator position – all yea
City Council
The Marion City Council will hold an appeal hearing for the denial of a massage parlor license for Healing Spa. The agenda includes only procedural items and this public hearing. No other substantive business is listed.
- Appeal hearing for denial of a massage parlor license for Healing Spa
The council heard an appeal for the denial of a massage establishment license for Healing Spa. After an executive session, the council voted to uphold the denial of the license. All motions were approved unanimously by the present members.
- Motion to enter executive session under the Illinois Open Meetings Act – carried (all present voted yea)
- Motion to adjourn executive session and resume meeting – carried (all present voted yea)
- Motion to uphold denial of Healing Spa massage establishment license – carried (all present voted yea)
- Motion to adjourn the special city council meeting – carried (all present voted yea)
City Council
The Marion City Council will meet on April 13, 2026, to discuss and potentially vote on several items, including a Residential TIF II Redevelopment Agreement (Ordinance 4104) with T&R Prime Properties, LLC. The council will also consider hiring a new patrol officer, purchasing two Ford F150 trucks, and announcing the FY27 tentative budget and a public hearing. The meeting includes a consent agenda with minutes and a police pension board reappointment.
- Discuss/Approve Ordinance 4104 - Residential TIF II Redevelopment Agreement with T&R Prime Properties, LLC
- Discuss/Approve hiring Tyler Absher as patrol officer at collective bargaining agreement rate, start date April 14
- Discuss/Approve purchase of 2026 Ford F150 XL for Street Dept at $41,303.84 from Jim Hayes, Inc.
- Discuss/Approve Ordinance 4103 authorizing loan not to exceed $41,304 for the Street Dept truck at 3.95% over five years
- Discuss/Approve engineering agreement with Horner Shifrin for infrastructure improvements along Midway Court
The City Council approved an electric supply contract for city facilities and purchased two Ford F150 trucks for the Street and Water departments. The body also approved engineering agreements for local infrastructure and a residential redevelopment agreement.
- Approved electric supply aggregation contract with Direct Energy for 48 months at 9.684 cents per kWh
- Approved hiring Tyler Absher as a patrol officer
- Approved purchase of 2026 Ford F150 XL for Street Department ($41,303.84)
- Approved 5-year loan with First Southern Bank for Street Department truck ($41,304)
- Approved purchase of 2026 Ford F150 XL for Water Department ($41,304.84)
- Approved engineering agreement with Horner Shifrin for Midway Court infrastructure ($686,985)
- Approved engineering agreement with Horner Shifrin for downtown stormwater improvements ($512,691)
- Approved Residential TIF II redevelopment agreement with T&R Prime Properties, LLC