Shawneetown public meetings in 2024

City Council

The Shawneetown City Council approved the 2025 tax levy and appropriations, and hired SIRPDC to prepare all TIF fund documents and audits. The council also approved paying monthly bills, adopted the 2025 meeting schedule, and discussed several projects including a pickleball court and baseball field improvements. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved 2025 tax levy and appropriations
• Hired SIRPDC to prepare TIF fund documents and audits
• Approved payment of monthly bills
• Adopted 2025 meeting schedule (2nd Monday of each month)
• Swore in new Ward 3 Council member Paul Stacey

City Council

The Shawneetown City Council approved several financial measures, including fully funding the McBride, Duckworth, and Buckman Residential TIF projects and accepting the Rigsby TIF project. They also passed a 7% raise for Garry Jones and Shawn Bradley, 5% for Nate Golden, and 3% for Robbi Chappell and Mike Tabor, plus bonuses of $300 for full-time and $250 for part-time employees. The council accepted Ordinance 11112024 amending gas utility charges and approved a $500 TIF sponsorship for the Spirit of Shawneetown Christmas event. Brandon Vickery's resignation from Ward 3 was accepted, and Paul Stacey was appointed to fill the vacancy.

• Approved full funding for McBride, Duckworth, and Buckman Residential TIF projects and accepted Rigsby TIF project (passed)
• Approved raises: 7% for Garry Jones and Shawn Bradley, 5% for Nate Golden, 3% for Robbi Chappell and Mike Tabor (passed)
• Approved $300 bonus for full-time employees and $250 for part-time employees (passed)
• Approved Ordinance 11112024 amending gas utility charges (4-0)
• Approved $500 TIF sponsorship for Spirit of Shawneetown Christmas event (passed)
• Accepted Brandon Vickery's resignation from Ward 3 (passed)
• Appointed Paul Stacey to fill vacant Ward 3 Committeeman position
• Approved sale of Commercial Debris Site permits at $300 each (passed)

City Council

The Shawneetown City Council approved a motion to increase the annual salaries of the City Clerk and City Treasurer to $15,000 each, and the City Mayor to $9,000, while eliminating the Salary Expense portion of the salary. The change takes effect May 1, 2025. The motion passed with no recorded opposition.

• Approved salary increases for City Clerk and City Treasurer to $15,000/year, Mayor to $9,000/year, effective May 1, 2025 (passed)

City Council

The Shawneetown City Council will hold its regular October meeting, covering routine approvals, department reports, and public commentary. Key new business includes setting elected officials' salaries for 2025, adjusting water/sewer rates, and discussing a solar loan's specific terms. The council will also address old business on ordinance violations, a pickleball court, and murals, and may enter closed session for personnel matters.

• Elected Officials Salaries for 2025
• Water/Sewer rates
• Debris Site Permit
• Solar loan specific terms
• Gas-Consumers raising rates (department report)

City Council

The Shawneetown City Council approved a 96-month term for a solar loan, with the first 18 months interest-only and the remaining 78 months at a fixed 5.095% rate, and designated a checking account for solar expenses. The council also approved spending up to $10,000 from the Coal Days fund to purchase a storage building for city tables and chairs, and up to $10,000 for ballpark repairs. Monthly bills were paid, and the council discussed employee wages, stipends, and health insurance in closed session. No action was recorded on the Spirit of Shawneetown donation request or the debris site permit.

• Approved solar loan term of 96 months: first 18 months interest-only, remaining 78 months fixed at 5.095%
• Designated one checking account for solar expenses with Mayor Steve Wood and Treasurer Chris Mills as signers
• Approved up to $10,000 for ballpark repairs
• Approved purchase of a storage building for city tables and chairs from the Coal Days fund
• Approved payment of monthly bills
• Accepted September meeting minutes
• Adopted the meeting agenda
• Entered and exited closed session to discuss employee wages, stipends, and health insurance

City Council

The City Council rescinded a previous bid for water meter installation and accepted a new bid from Griffin Plumbing. The project involves the installation of 480 water meters.

• Rescinded previous motion to accept Greg Krikie's water meter bid (4-0)
• Approved $19,200 bid from Griffin Plumbing to install 480 water meters

City Council

The Shawneetown City Council approved a $95,000 buyout of the American Tower lease, replacing a monthly lease with no guarantees. They also passed new fees for solicitor and tobacco permits, set a $150 minimum fine for ordinance violations, and appointed Amanda Austin to the Library Board. TIF funding was approved for two projects and two new programs.

• Approved American Tower lease buyout of $95,000
• Increased Solicitor Permit fee to $100 per permit (Monday-Friday 9AM-4PM)
• Increased Tobacco Permit fee from $20 to $100 per permit
• Set ordinance violation fine minimum at $150 per fine
• Appointed Amanda Austin to Library Board
• Approved TIF funding: $2,500 for Emma Smith Residential, $5,000 for C&T Auto Commercial
• Started two new TIF programs: Facade Building Improvement (cap 50% or $5,000) and Economic Development Improvement
• Approved monthly bills

City Council

The Shawneetown City Council will hold its regular meeting on September 9, 2024, covering routine approvals, department reports, and public commentary. Key items include proposed TIF program changes for businesses and non-profits, a cell tower lease, and next year's Motor Fuel projects. The council will also enter a closed session to discuss employee or legal counsel matters.

• TIF program changes for businesses/non-profits
• Cell tower lease
• Next year Motor Fuel projects
• Pickleball court discussion
• Welcome sign and Gold Hill Auto items

City Council

The Shawneetown City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss infrastructure items, including buildings and solar panels. Following the public comment period and new business, the council will enter a closed session to discuss personnel matters as permitted by state law. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 9, 2024.

• Discussion of infrastructure, including buildings
• Discussion of solar panels
• Closed session for employee appointment, compensation, or dismissal (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1))

The Shawneetown City Council approved a loan from Legence Bank for up to $334,392.66 to purchase five solar projects from D&D Electric for the Sewer Plant, City Hall, Fire Department, Ambulance Building, and Maintenance Building. The motion passed 5-0. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved loan from Legence Bank for up to $334,392.66 for five solar projects (5-0)

City Council

The Shawneetown City Council will hold its regular meeting, covering routine approvals, department reports, and public commentary. Key items include proposed TIF program changes for businesses and non-profits, scheduled demolition of city buildings, and approval of the audit and a referendum resolution.

• TIF program changes for businesses/non-profits
• Demolition of city buildings scheduled
• Willis Ordinance violation discussion
• Audit approval
• Referendum resolution

The Shawneetown City Council approved several spending items at its August 12, 2024 meeting, including a $56,000 sewer jetter, residential TIF funding plus $15,000 for an American Legion disability ramp, and a $1,000 donation to the Gallatin County Historical Society. The council also accepted an audit report and approved a referendum resolution for the November 5, 2024 ballot on terms of office holders. Routine items like the agenda, July minutes, and monthly bills passed, and the council held a closed session on employee wages and stipends.

• Approved purchase of a new Jetter for $56,000 from the Sewer Fund
• Approved funding Residential TIF applications for Shawn Bradley, Katie Downen, Rick Gill, and Heath Vickery, plus $15,000 in TIF to the American Legion for a disability ramp
• Approved $1,000 donation from the General Fund to the Gallatin County Historical Society for Marshall Museum roof repair
• Accepted the audit report from Botsch & Associates
• Accepted the Referendum Resolution for the November 5, 2024 General Election ballot regarding terms of office holders
• Approved payment of monthly bills
• Accepted the July meeting and July Special Meeting minutes
• Entered and exited closed session to discuss employee wages/stipends

City Council

The Shawneetown City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss several infrastructure items, including water meters, building demolitions, the Legion Ramp TIF, sidewalks, City Hall roof, and a new fire department. The meeting also includes a closed session for personnel matters. No votes are listed on the agenda.

• Water meters
• Demolition of buildings
• Legion Ramp TIF
• City Hall roof
• New Fire Dept

The City Council accepted bids for concrete work and water meter installation. The council also authorized the replacement of 10 sewer pumps. A bid for library restroom construction was rejected.

• Accepted Ellison bid for concrete (lowest by $7,050)
• Accepted Krikie Plumbing bid for water meter installation at $45/meter
• Approved Chase Pumps to replace 10 sewer pumps
• Rejected $23,000 library restroom bid from Van Dyke Construction

City Council

The Shawneetown City Council is holding its regular July meeting with a full agenda of old and new business. Items include a truck route sign/ordinance, demolition of city buildings, mosquito spraying, a code violation, and changes to vacation/sick/personal leave, TIF program, fines, and other municipal code amendments. The council will also enter closed session to discuss employee matters.

• Truck route sign/ordinance
• Tearing down of city buildings
• Mosquito spraying
• Ordinance Amendment for Fines
• TIF program changes

The Shawneetown City Council approved buying a 12'x10' building and a batting cage frame and net for the ballpark, and voted to pay the monthly bills. The council also amended the agenda to add "Tax Extensions" to new business, which were reviewed and reported good to go. Residents raised a land deed request, a Farm to Table event request, and an allegation about a police officer; the city said it will look into the allegation. No vote was recorded on the tax extensions, the land request, or the event request.

• Approved amending the agenda to add "Tax Extensions" to New Business (passed)
• Accepted the June meeting minutes as presented (passed)
• Approved purchasing a 12'x10' building and batting cage frame and net for the ballpark (passed)
• Approved paying the monthly bills (passed)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:30 PM (passed)

City Council

The Shawneetown City Council will review department reports and address old business items including truck route ordinances and building demolition. The council will also consider new business regarding concrete work bids and TIF changes.

• Bids for concrete work
• Truck route sign/ordinance
• TIF updates for Bradley & Hewitt Residential and Downen Business
• Stop sign change at Roosevelt and Park
• Tearing down of city buildings

The Shawneetown City Council approved the purchase of new tractors and a trailer, funded a $15,000 Business TIF application, and passed resolutions for mobile homes and minimum fines. They also authorized a resident to relocate a water hydrant at his own expense and discussed various infrastructure projects.

• Approved agenda amendments adding MFT Resolution, Mobile Home Ordinance, and Legion Ramp
• Approved May meeting minutes
• Authorized Rick Gill to relocate water hydrant at his own expense
• Approved $15,000 funding for Downen (Eagle Valley) Business TIF application
• Approved purchase of Kioti 73 HP tractor, 55 HP Mini Ex, and 14,000 lb trailer
• Passed MFT Resolution
• Passed Mobile Home/Camper Ordinance with amendments
• Set minimum fine for all city ordinances at $150

City Council

The Water Committee met to review billing and equipment. The committee agreed to pay a bill for a lift station and noted the status of the yearly CCR report and payment systems.

• Approved payment of Greg Krikie bill from 12/7/23 for lift station
• Discussed purchase of equipment and trade-ins of current equipment

City Council

The City Council will review department reports and discuss several new business items including building fines and cleanup bids. The body is also considering a resolution for Gold Hill Auto and a SIRAC addendum under the TIF report.

• Gold Hill Auto Resolution and SIRAC addendum (TIF)
• Farmground cleanup bids
• Nuisance Ordinance and dilapidated building fines
• Mural grant approval
• Truck route ordinance update

The City Council approved a new Nuisance Ordinance and amended the Dilapidated and Unsafe Buildings Ordinance to include fines. The council also approved TIF applications and rezoned a city lot on E. Posey Ave from residential to commercial.

• Approved SIRAC Addendum and Gold Hill Auto Business TIF Applications
• Approved payment of monthly bills
• Adopted Nuisance Ordinance
• Appointed Emily Rollman to the Shawnee Regional Port Board (term 6-1-24 to 5-31-27)
• Approved Resolution for Maintenance Under the Illinois Highway Code
• Amended Dilapidated and Unsafe Buildings Ordinance to add fines of $100, $200, and $500 based on inaction timelines
• Rezoned city lot #16 at 123 E. Posey Ave from residential to commercial
• Moved July 8, 2024 meeting to July 1, 2024

City Council

The Police Committee met and decided to send 17 letters regarding dilapidated buildings and overgrown greenery. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved sending 17 dilapidated building and overgrown greenery letters

City Council

The City Council will receive reports from city departments and the Finance Committee. The body will discuss new business items including city payroll direct deposit and the Old Show Building.

• TIF updates regarding the Duvall Project completion and Gold Hill Auto Business application
• Status of the truck route ordinance being developed by Mike Doerger
• Discussion on direct deposit for city payroll
• Review of the Old Show Building
• Letters to 35 residents regarding inaccessible gas meters

The Shawneetown City Council met on April 8, 2024, with Brandon Vickery absent. The council agreed to fund the Duvall Residential TIF project for $2,500, accepted the Gold Hill Auto Business application, and agreed to amend the SIRAC agreement to include an additional $10,000. It also passed motions to accept the agenda, approve the March minutes, pay monthly bills, and draw up a resolution for Motor Fuel Tax. Other items, including farm ground cleanup bids, a truck route ordinance, and a water tower fence, were discussed but no decisions were recorded.

• Agreed to fund Duvall Residential TIF project for $2,500
• Accepted Gold Hill Auto Business application
• Agreed to amend SIRAC agreement to include additional $10,000
• Passed motion to accept agenda
• Passed motion to accept March minutes as presented
• Passed motion to pay monthly bills
• Passed motion to draw up a resolution for Motor Fuel Tax

City Council

The Shawneetown City Council approved several measures, including a $75 late fee for side-by-side permits, a contract with Municipal Impact for online utility billing, a TIF resolution for concrete work, and a $2,500 reimbursement for a residential TIF project. They also authorized taking funds from General Savings to start the Fire Dept Building Project, with reimbursement from a future grant.

• Approved $75 late fee for side-by-side permits after May 15 (motion passed)
• Approved Municipal Impact & Rural Water Impact for website and utility billing (motion passed)
• Approved TIF resolution for concrete work by Josh Malone of Little Creek Outdoors (motion passed)
• Approved full reimbursement of $2,500 for Duvall residential TIF project (motion passed)
• Approved Ordinance 03112024-01 concerning Curfew on Public Lands (motion passed)
• Approved taking funds from General Savings for Fire Dept Building Project (motion passed)

City Council

The Shawneetown City Council will hold its regular meeting on March 11, 2024, at City Hall. The agenda includes department reports, approval of minutes, public commentary, and discussions on old and new business such as dilapidated properties, a truck route ordinance, and a port lease.

• Public commentary from GH Auto Parts, Megan Regan
• Saline Valley water rate increase and shutoffs
• Dilapidated houses and buildings—potential notices and Greenery publication
• Truck route ordinance discussion
• Port lease consideration

The Shawneetown City Council approved several measures, including a $75 late fee for side-by-side permits, a contract with Municipal Impact for online utility billing, a TIF resolution for concrete work, and a $2,500 reimbursement for a residential TIF project. They also authorized taking funds from General Savings to start the Fire Department Building Project, with reimbursement from a future grant. The council discussed but did not decide on a water leak issue at Gold Hill Auto Parts and a potential community building.

• Approved $75 late fee for side-by-side permits after May 15 (passed)
• Approved Municipal Impact for website and utility billing (passed)
• Approved TIF resolution for concrete work by Josh Malone (passed)
• Approved $2,500 reimbursement for Duvall residential TIF project (passed)
• Approved taking funds from General Savings for Fire Dept Building Project (passed)
• Approved Ordinance 03112024-01 on Curfew on Public Lands (passed)
• Approved monthly bills (passed)
• Accepted February minutes and agenda (passed)

City Council

The Water Committee met to review operational updates and equipment status. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded in the minutes.

City Council

The Shawneetown City Council will meet to approve minutes from the January meeting, hear department reports including police, fire, and streets & parks updates, and discuss old business such as a list of dilapidated houses and farm ground investments. New business includes proposed policies on gas shut-offs, a fence around the water tower, a truck route ordinance, baseball field improvements, and a spring cleanup date.

• Review of dilapidated houses and buildings list
• Discussion on farm ground investment
• Proposal of new gas shut-off policy
• Consideration of fence around water tower
• Review of truck route ordinance

The City Council approved switching its credit card provider to Banterra Bank and issued a 90-day notice to end the independent contract with Krikie Plumbing. The council also amended the employee handbook to comply with Illinois state law regarding paid time off.

• Approved application for new credit card through Banterra Bank
• Approved amending Employee Handbook to move 4 vacation days to personal days
• Approved building a fence around the water tower to EPA specs
• Approved 90-day notice to end independent contract with Krikie Plumbing
• Approved payment of monthly bills
• Accepted January minutes and Treasurer's Report

City Council

The Finance Committee reviewed the Gas Capital balance and proposed the purchase of 20 new gas meters. The committee also discussed overtime rules and remaining Covid Relief funds.

• Proposed purchase of 20 gas meters at a total cost of $4,258.80

City Council

The Shawneetown City Council will hold its regular meeting on January 9, 2024, at City Hall. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the December meeting, department reports, and discussion of old and new business items such as dilapidated buildings, library funding, and the potential purchase of the Mike Gross building.

• Approval of minutes from December 2024 regular meeting
• Library funding for bathroom, shelves, and salary
• Purchase of Mike Gross building
• TIF applications for Vickery property
• Street Department vehicle purchase

The Shawneetown City Council approved several purchases and policy changes. They authorized buying a 2024 Ford F-150 for $40,023 from Jim Hayes, INC using TIF funds, a 500-gallon fuel system from FS, and $10,000 for tools and supplies. They also voted to pay the librarian's salary, install a Polyurea floor, and set overtime at time and a half. A referendum to extend elected officials' terms to four years was favored.

• Approved purchase of 2024 Ford F-150 4x4 for $40,023 from Jim Hayes, INC (passed)
• Approved purchase of 500-gallon fuel system from FS (passed)
• Approved $10,000 from Equipment & Supplies Street and Alley account for tools and supplies (passed)
• Approved city paying librarian's salary (passed)
• Approved installing Polyurea floor in conference room (passed)
• Approved employee overtime at time and a half (passed)
• Council favored adding referendum to increase elected officials' terms from 2 to 4 years
• Approved monthly bills (passed)