Marion public meetings in 2021
25 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The council will consider an intergovernmental economic development agreement with the cities of Herrin and Carterville. Agenda items also include approving police and fire pension contributions for FY23. Additionally, the council will discuss a draft ordinance regarding aggravated public nuisance.
- Intergovernmental economic development agreement with Herrin and Carterville
- IDOT Engineering Services Agreement for DeYoung Street
- Police Pension contribution of $1,217,031 and Fire Pension contribution of $729,540
- Hiring of dispatchers and Hub Recreation Center staff
- Ordinance 3764 setting the FY 2021-2022 tax levy at $100
City Council
The Marion City Council will discuss a residential TIF redevelopment agreement with JECC, LLC and an IDOT resolution for road improvements. The council also considers allocating $50,000 in ARPA funding to the Southern Illinois Coalition for the Homeless. Additionally, the agenda includes several staff appointments and street sewer project bids.
- Residential TIF Redevelopment Agreement with JECC, LLC
- $50,000 ARPA funding allocation for Southern Illinois Coalition for the Homeless
- Appointment of Business Development Director at $65,000/year
- Storm sewer re-lining bids for 1400 Matthew Lane
- IDOT Resolution for Williamson County Parkway and Outer Drive/17th Street
City Council
The council will receive notification regarding the 2021 tax levy, which is set at $100 total city-wide. The meeting also includes a discussion and potential approval of a change order for asbestos abatement in the City Hall Project.
- Notification of 2021 tax levy ($100 total city-wide)
- $9,479 change order for City Hall Project asbestos abatement
City Council
The council will discuss ordinances for two redevelopment agreements and an expansion of the Williamson County Enterprise Zone. They will also consider authorizing the Mayor to execute Opioid Settlement Participation documents.
- Ordinance 3759: Amended Redevelopment Agreement with Daniel Tondini
- Ordinance 3760: Adding territory to the Williamson County Enterprise Zone
- Ordinance 3761: Residential TIF Redevelopment Agreement with Monica Neice
- Authorization for Mayor to execute Opioid Settlement Participation documents
- Invoice 98961 from Fowler Heating & Cooling for kennel repairs
City Council
The Marion City Council will consider several economic development proposals including land annexation, rezoning, and new subdivisions. The council will also discuss infrastructure funding for the Westminster Road project and street maintenance payments.
- Resolution 2021-23 allocating Rebuild Illinois funds to the Westminster Road project
- TIF Inducement Resolutions for Main Street Marion, LLC and Marion Center Project
- Annexation and rezoning of parcels 06-22-200-004 and 06-22-200-005
- Purchase of the property at 1006 S Duncan Street
- Salt purchases at $74.08 per ton
City Council
The City Council will consider hiring two new staff members for the Police Department. The agenda also includes a contract with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service regarding water and sewer lines and quotes for natural gas aggregation.
- Contract with U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service to design and replace water and sewer lines in Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge
- Hiring Jovontae Coleman as Patrol Officer
- Hiring Mary Kathleen Griffith as Police Records Clerk
- Quotes for a natural gas aggregation contract for City accounts
- Deposit for the 2022 Colt World Series
City Council
The Marion City Council will consider several personnel hires for the Police Department and Hub Recreation Center. The agenda also includes proposed property purchases and awards for public works projects. Additionally, the council will discuss ordinance 3754 regarding amusement taxes.
- Purchase of three properties from JRJ Rentals
- Purchase of 1246 Midway Ct from McCrary Developments, LLC
- Bid award to J.M. Jones, Inc. for the 12" WTP Yard Piping project
- Harris Computer Systems invoice for $12,324.74
- Ordinance 3754 regarding amusement taxes
City Council
The Marion City Council will consider establishing a new TIF district and approving multiple redevelopment agreements. The agenda also includes a proposed budget increase for Tower Square Renovations and various personnel hires.
- Establishment of a TIF district via Ordinance 3747 with Jacob & Klein and The Economic Development Group
- Approval of redevelopment agreements for J & H Leasing, LLC; Marion Antique Mall, Inc.; Yellow Door Builders, Inc.; Thomas Real Estate Enterprises, LLC; and JECC Investment, LLC
- Budget increase for Tower Square Renovations from $1.25M to $1.5M and approval of Samron bid
- Purchase of five properties near Concord/Midway Court
- Promotion of Bradley Thornton to Detective in the Narcotics Unit
City Council
The Marion City Council will review several infrastructure bids for the First Southern Bank/City Hall project and the old water treatment plant. The meeting includes votes on zoning requests for a drive-thru at 928 W Main St and various residential TIF redevelopment agreements. Additionally, the council will consider multiple personnel hires for local libraries and recreation centers.
- Special Use Permit for Taco Bell at 928 W Main St
- Bids for First Southern Bank/City Hall project
- Asbestos removal and demolition bids for old water treatment plant
- Ordinance 3664 regarding massage establishment regulations
- Purchase of 1250 S. Midway
City Council
The Marion City Council will consider several personnel hires for the police department, HUB Recreation Center, and Civic Center. The council will also review a resolution supporting federal funding for a small business incubator in the Citadel Building. Additionally, the agenda includes the purchase of an undercover vehicle using seized drug funds.
- Purchase of an undercover vehicle from Vogler Ford for $20,300
- Promotion of Sergeant Justin Dwyer to Lieutenant at $80,000 per year
- Resolution of support for Watermark Auto Group Foundation's funding application
- Hiring Joshua Haynes as Full-time Sports and Fitness Coordinator at $40,000 annually
- Promotion of Officer William Huddleston to Sergeant
City Council
The Marion City Council is reviewing several personnel appointments and departmental updates. Proposed items include hiring school security officers, promoting police staff, and authorizing a loan for new patrol vehicles.
- Ordinance 3739: A borrowing agreement with Banterra Bank for four squad cars and equipment
- Ordinance 3740: An ordinance creating a Lieutenant position in the Police Department
- Hiring Mike Haynes and Clyde Ramage as School Security Officers at $20.50 per hour
- Resolution 2021-21 authorizing the Mayor to approve Market Street Hall project costs
- Approval of an Illinois EPA invoice for $17,500
City Council
The Marion City Council will consider several expenditures, including $133,500 for new police vehicles and a $100,000 contribution to the Crab Orchard Greenway project. The agenda also includes personnel changes at the Hub Recreation Center and the Police Department, along with various infrastructure upgrades.
- Purchase of four Ford Explorer police vehicles for $133,500
- $100,000 contribution to the Crab Orchard Greenway project
- Promotion of Sgt. Jody Wright to Assistant Police Chief Designee at $85,000 per year
- Upgrade of the Schreiber plant control panel for $63,900
- Purchase of a replacement bucket truck for $42,500
City Council
The Marion City Council will consider several personnel appointments and service invoices. The agenda also includes a bid award for the Industrial Park Lift Station and a resolution regarding a Community Development Block Grant.
- Awarding bid for Industrial Park Lift Station
- $13,934 invoice for Marion Animal Control addition
- Library Board appointments and reappointments
- Resolution 2021-18 for Community Development Block Grant
- Personnel changes at HUB Recreation Center
City Council
The Marion City Council is considering several personnel hires for the police, street, and recreation departments. The agenda includes reviewing bids for an asphalt overlay program and various economic development ordinances. The council will also discuss a $5,000 donation for Independence Day events.
- Low bid for the 2021 Asphalt Overlay Program
- Right-of-way purchase for 5th Street Signalization Project
- $7,163 invoice for Tower Square Plaza engineering services
- Ordinance 3735 regarding a TIF agreement with JECC Investments, LLC
- $5,000 donation to Knights of Columbus
City Council
The council will consider several property acquisitions and economic development agreements. They are also reviewing bids for the Van Buren sewer project and financing for new police communication equipment.
- Purchase of 1115 Midway Court for $20,000 and 1206 W. Concord for $18,000
- Residential TIF redevelopment agreement with Brynnlayne Properties
- Bids for the Van Buren sewer project
- Purchase of security cameras for the Wastewater Treatment Plant for $10,225.86
- Financing for new Police Department communication equipment via Banterra Bank
City Council
The Marion City Council will consider several financial and infrastructure items, including a new $5 million line of credit with Banterra Bank. The agenda also includes proposals for police equipment purchases and engineering agreements for street intersections. Additionally, the council will review various personnel hires across city departments.
- Ordinance 3729 establishing a $5M line of credit with Banterra Bank
- Purchase of police radios and headsets for $106,423
- Tower Square Plaza improvements up to $1.25M
- Raco Alarm Agent monitoring system upgrades for $27,810
- Engineering agreements with Farley Engineering for West Main and 5th Street intersections
City Council
The council will discuss several infrastructure projects, including an asphalt overlay program and sewer main repairs. They will also consider staff hires for the police department and recreation center. Additionally, the agenda includes a project agreement for City Hall renovations.
- Approval of 2021 asphalt overlay program (Resolution 2021-16)
- Purchase of bulk road striping paint for $32,101.00
- Ordinance 3728 regarding funding for South Market Sewer Extension
- Skuta Construction bid for sewer main repair using TIF funds
- Agreement with White & Borgognoni Architects for City Hall renovation
City Council
The Marion City Council will consider establishing the 2021-2022 annual budget and reappointing department heads. The agenda also includes a vote on increasing sewer rates for debt service and reviewing several redevelopment agreements.
- Ordinance 3723 regarding raising sewer rates for debt service
- Ordinance 3721 establishing the 2021-2022 annual budget
- Special Use Permit request at 1806 W Warren St.
- Residential TIF redevelopment agreement with Brynnlayne Properties
- Master Developer Agreement with Millennium Destination Development
City Council
The Marion City Council will consider several personnel hires for the police, street, and public works departments. The agenda also includes proposed ordinance changes regarding fire department fees and a new TIF redevelopment agreement.
- Ordinance 3718: Increasing Fire Department nonresident fees
- Training facility upgrades up to $37,800
- Hub TIF redevelopment agreement with Picker's Paradise
- Acceptance of Van Carr Subdivision
- Purchase of watermain pipe for budgeted projects
City Council
The Marion City Council will review a bid for the demolition of a residential building at 1306 West Main Street. The council will also consider hiring two part-time staff members for the Hub Recreation Center.
- Bid to demolish a residential building at 1306 West Main Street
- Hiring Brody Larson as a part-time lifeguard at $11.00/hour
- Hiring Sabine Henry as a part-time group exercise instructor at $15.00/hour
- Approval of March 8, 2021, meeting minutes
City Council
The council will discuss various ordinances regarding property sales, TIF amendments, and roadway changes. The meeting also includes reviews of police equipment purchases and water line repairs.
- Ordinance 3715: Sale of surplus property in Robert L. Butler Industrial Park to Short HQ, LLC
- Purchase of 22 portable radios and mics for $24,970
- Midwest Meter bid of $10,719 for water line replacement
- Ordinance 3716: Hub TIF redevelopment agreement with Marion Center Project, LLC
- Ordinance 3717: Purchase of 1121 & 1123 Midway Court
City Council
The Marion City Council will review several items including infrastructure bids and personnel hires. The agenda includes ordinances for selling fire department trucks and amending video gaming regulations.
- Bid award to Scott Escue Construction, LLC for $59,553.21 for South Market Street water main improvements
- Ordinances 3710 and 3711 regarding the sale of ladder trucks to Carterville and Williamson County
- Ordinance 3712 regarding video gaming regulation amendments
- Republic Services invoice for $8,357.11 for Midway Court demolition costs
- Personnel hires for the IT department and Hub Recreation Center
City Council
The council will consider annual contributions to the Police and Fire pension funds. The agenda also includes several redevelopment agreements, TIF inducements, and property sales. Additionally, the meeting covers various ordinance amendments and municipal equipment purchases.
- Annual Police ($1,217,031) and Fire ($720,967) pension fund contributions
- Redevelopment agreement with Joe's Pizza of Marion, Inc.
- TIF Inducement Agreements for JMB Development, LLC and Brad Land Company, LLC
- Sale of surplus property at 1006 S Liberty and 301 S Future Streets
- Purchase of a new aeration blower for $9,387.04
City Council
The council will consider several personnel hires and infrastructure projects, including a sewer rehabilitation engineering agreement. Agenda items also include the sale of surplus properties and a $21,250 REDCO contribution. An update on the city's mural program is also scheduled.
- Redevelopment agreement with Little Nashville Cafe, Inc.
- Sale of two surplus properties to Shane Walker
- $21,250 REDCO contribution request
- Purchase of a used dump truck using surplus funds
- Engineering agreement for sewer rehab project
City Council
The Marion City Council will discuss engineering agreements for intersection designs and the Tower Square improvement project. The agenda also includes tax abatement resolutions and ordinances regarding TIF amendments and property sales in the Robert L. Butler Industrial Park. Additionally, the council will review several personnel promotions across city departments.
- Final pay application of $43,338.40 for the Fire Department Apparatus Bay Addition
- Loan agreement with First Southern Bank for 300 Tower Square Plaza renovation
- Engineering agreements for 5th and Main Streets and Tower Square improvements
- Ordinance 3698 regarding property sales in Robert L. Butler Industrial Park
- Tax abatement resolutions for various General Obligation Bonds