Savoy, Illinois

Board of Trustees Regular Meeting - Cancelled

The Board of Trustees Regular Meeting scheduled for July 8, 2026, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of agenda items.

Board of Trustees Study Session - Cancelled

The Savoy Board of Trustees cancelled both the July 1 Study Session and the July 8 Regular Meeting due to a lack of agenda items. The next meeting is scheduled for August 5, 2026.

• Study Session cancelled for July 1, 2026
• Regular Meeting cancelled for July 8, 2026
• Next meeting scheduled for August 5, 2026

Civic Event

The Village of Savoy Fire Department is hosting a Lifesaving Medal Award Ceremony on Monday, June 22, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. The event will take place at 106 W Tomaras Ave in Savoy. Village staff, board members, commissions, and the corporate authority are listed as in attendance. For more information, contact Fire Chief Sam Smith.

• Award ceremony scheduled for June 22, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.
• Location: 106 W Tomaras Ave, Savoy, IL 61874
• Sponsored/hosted by the Village of Savoy Fire Department
• In attendance: corporate authority, board & commissions, village staff
• Contact: Sam Smith, Fire Chief ([email protected], 217‑359‑5814)

Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

The Board of Trustees will consider an ordinance to establish a Village fee schedule. The meeting includes several routine approvals for municipal code amendments, labor agreements, and infrastructure funding.

• Ordinance 2026-O-06: Establishing a Village Fee Schedule
• Resolution 2026-R-26: Collective Bargaining Agreement with Laborers’ Local 703
• Resolution 2026-R-28: Joint Funding Agreement with IDOT for the Curtis Road Project
• Resolution 2026-R-27: Agreement with BRYCER, LLC for Fire Protection System Compliance Reporting
• Resolution 2026-R-29: Use of State Motor Fuel Tax Funds for Calendar 2026

Board of Trustees Study Session

The Board of Trustees will review financial reports and the State of the Village forecast. The session includes discussions on several proposed ordinances and resolutions regarding municipal codes, fees, and intergovernmental agreements.

• Collective Bargaining Agreement with Laborers’ Local 703
• Joint Funding Agreement with IDOT for the Curtis Road Project
• Proposed Village Schedule of Fees ordinance
• Agreement with BRYCER, LLC for Fire Protection System Compliance Reporting
• Use of State Motor Fuel Tax Funds for Calendar 2026

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Board of Trustees will consider a new village fee schedule and amendments to the municipal code. The meeting includes votes on a collective bargaining agreement and a funding agreement for the Curtis Road Project.

• Ordinance 2026-O-06: Establishing a Village Fee Schedule
• Resolution 2026-R-26: Collective Bargaining Agreement with Laborers’ Local 703
• Resolution 2026-R-28: Joint Funding Agreement with IDOT for the Curtis Road Project
• Resolution 2026-R-27: Agreement with BRYCER, LLC for fire protection system compliance reporting
• Resolution 2026-R-29: Use of State Motor Fuel Tax Funds for Calendar 2026

The Board approved the consent agenda by a 5-0 roll call vote, which included two rezoning resolutions, a conference attendance resolution, and ladder repair authorization. A separate motion to approve Resolution 2026‑R‑25 to rezone 201 and 205 West Church Street failed because it received no second. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved consent agenda items—including rezoning 206 Wesley Ave, rezoning PINs 03‑20‑25‑300‑044/045, conference attendance, and ladder repairs (5-0)
• Resolution 2026‑R‑25 rezoning 201 and 205 West Church Street failed (no second)

Board of Trustees Study Session

The Savoy Board of Trustees will review the monthly financial report and discuss comprehensive plan goals. It will then consider several study‑session resolutions, including rezoning 201 and 205 West Church Street from R‑2 to R‑5 high‑density multi‑family. Other items are rezoning 206 Wesley Avenue to a downtown district, a PIN‑based rezoning change, attendance at the Illinois Municipal League conference, and repairs to Ladder 461 at the Pierce Midwest Refurbishment Center.

• Resolution to rezone 201 and 205 West Church Street from R‑2 to R‑5 high‑density multi‑family
• Resolution to rezone 206 Wesley Avenue from R‑2 to DT downtown district
• Resolution to rezone PIN 03‑20‑25‑300‑044 to P‑1 public uses and PIN 03‑20‑25‑300‑045 to R‑1 single‑family
• Resolution approving Board attendance at the 2026 Illinois Municipal League Annual Conference
• Resolution authorizing repairs to Ladder 461 at Pierce Midwest Refurbishment Center

The Board agreed to send further comments and questions about the Comprehensive Plan to Community Planner Caitlin Kelly via email. Members unanimously supported placing several rezoning resolutions and other routine items on the next consent agenda, including the West Church Street and Wesley Avenue rezoning proposals, a land‑swap rezoning for First Baptist Church, attendance at the Illinois Municipal League conference, and repairs to Ladder 461. No other business was taken up.

• Agreed to email additional comments on the Comprehensive Plan to Planner Kelly (unanimous support)
• Supported placing Rezoning 201 & 205 West Church Street (R-2 to R-5) on next consent agenda (unanimous support)
• Supported placing Rezoning 206 Wesley Avenue (R-2 to DT) on next consent agenda (unanimous support)
• Supported placing rezoning of PIN 03-20-25-300-044/045 for First Baptist Church land swap on next consent agenda (unanimous support)
• Supported placing attendance at 2026 Illinois Municipal League Annual Conference on next consent agenda (unanimous support)
• Supported placing authorization for repairs to Ladder 461 at Pierce Midwest Refurbishment Center on next consent agenda (unanimous support)

Board of Trustees Special Meeting

The Savoy Board of Trustees will consider two action items. The first is Ordinance 2026-O-03, which adopts the annual budget for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2026 and ending April 30, 2027. The second is Resolution 2026-R-21, which authorizes the execution of a law enforcement services agreement with the Champaign County Sheriff’s Office. No other agenda items are listed.

• Ordinance 2026-O-03: Adopt annual budget for FY May 1 2026 – April 30 2027
• Resolution 2026-R-21: Authorize law enforcement services agreement with Champaign County Sheriff’s Office

The Board of Trustees approved Ordinance 2026-O-03, adopting the village’s annual budget for FY May 1 2026‑April 30 2027, by a 5‑0 vote. They also approved Resolution 2026-R-21, authorizing a law‑enforcement services agreement with the Champaign County Sheriff’s Office through 2031, by a 5‑0 vote. Public comment was opened and brief community announcements were made.

• Approved Ordinance 2026-O-03 adopting FY 2026‑27 budget (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-R-21 law‑enforcement services agreement with Champaign County Sheriff’s Office (5-0)
• Opened public comment period (5-0)
• Made brief community announcements (unanimous)

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Board of Trustees will vote on several ordinances and resolutions, including infrastructure and equipment purchases. The meeting includes a review of the Downtown Savoy redevelopment agreement and personnel policy updates.

• Ordinance 2026-O-02: Lot purchase for Lot 644 in Prairie Meadows Subdivision and infrastructure extensions up to $125,000.00
• Resolution 2026-R-19: Purchase of a street sweeper up to $325,000.00
• Resolution 2026-R-20: Amendment to the Downtown Savoy redevelopment agreement with Downtown Development Group, LLC
• Resolution 2026-R-15: Non-endowed Fund Agreement with the Community Foundation of East Central Illinois
• Resolution 2026-R-16: Amendments to the Village of Savoy Personnel Policy Handbook

The Board approved the consent agenda, which included minutes, a lot purchase ordinance, and several resolutions, by a 5-0 vote. It also authorized the purchase of a street sweeper for up to $325,000, approved 5-0. Finally, the Board amended the downtown Savoy redevelopment agreement with the Downtown Development Group, approved 4-0.

• Approved consent agenda items (including minutes, lot purchase ordinance, and resolutions) (5-0)
• Authorized purchase of a street sweeper up to $325,000 (5-0)
• Amended downtown Savoy redevelopment agreement with Downtown Development Group (4-0)

Board of Trustees Study Session

The Board of Trustees will discuss monthly financial reports and green infrastructure before voting on several study‑session items. Those items include an ordinance to purchase Lot 644 in the Prairie Meadows Subdivision for up to $125,000, a resolution to buy a street sweeper for up to $325,000, a non‑endowed fund agreement with the Community Foundation of East Central Illinois, amendments to the downtown redevelopment agreement and the village personnel policy handbook, and confirmation of reappointments for boards and commissions. The meeting also provides time for public comment, new business, and a closed‑session segment to review and possibly destroy verbatim recordings of prior closed‑session minutes.

• Ordinance authorizing purchase of Lot 644 in Prairie Meadows Subdivision, up to $125,000
• Resolution authorizing purchase of a street sweeper, up to $325,000
• Resolution approving a non‑endowed fund agreement with the Community Foundation of East Central Illinois
• Resolution amending the downtown Savoy redevelopment agreement with Downtown Development Group, LLC
• Resolution amending the Village of Savoy Personnel Policy Handbook

The Board voted to maintain the current green‑infrastructure approach while allowing existing projects to finish. It unanimously supported adding six study‑session items to the next consent agenda or as action items, including a lot purchase, street‑sweeper replacement, a non‑endowed fund agreement, a redevelopment amendment, a personnel‑policy update, and board reappointments. The Board also entered and exited closed session by unanimous roll‑call vote.

• Maintained status quo on green infrastructure (no change)
• Approved inclusion of Study Session 2026-15 (Lot Purchase) on next consent agenda
• Approved inclusion of Study Session 2026-16 (Street Sweeper) as Action Item, with electric alternatives to be explored
• Approved inclusion of Study Session 2026-17 (Non‑Endowed Fund Agreement) on next consent agenda
• Approved inclusion of Study Session 2026-18 (Redevelopment Agreement amendment) as Action Item
• Approved inclusion of Study Session 2026-19 (Personnel Policy Handbook amendment) on next consent agenda
• Approved inclusion of Study Session 2026-20 (Reappointments for Boards and Commissions) on next consent agenda
• Unanimously voted to enter closed session and later to end it (all members yes)

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Board of Trustees will meet to vote on several resolutions, including an agreement for railroad engineering services and a new all-way stop. The meeting also includes a small business advertising agreement and a pension fund appointment.

• Resolution 2026-R-11: Agreement with Illinois Central Railroad for Preliminary Engineering Review Services
• Resolution 2026-R-12: Installation of an all-way stop at South Prospect Avenue and Graham Drive
• Resolution 2026-R-13: Small Business Advertising Incentive Agreement with Kyle’s Corner
• Resolution 2026-R-14: Appointment to the Board of Trustees of Firefighters’ Pension Fund

The Board of Trustees approved the consent agenda, which included minutes from prior meetings and three resolutions, by a 4-0 vote. The board also approved Resolution 2026‑R‑14, confirming Thomas Andy Ray's appointment to the Firefighters’ Pension Fund Board of Trustees, also by a 4-0 vote. No other business was taken before adjournment.

• Approved consent agenda items (minutes and Resolutions 2026‑R‑11, 2026‑R‑12, 2026‑R‑13) – vote 4-0
• Approved Resolution 2026‑R‑14 appointing Thomas Andy Ray to Firefighters’ Pension Fund Board – vote 4-0

Board of Trustees Study Session

The Savoy Board of Trustees will hold a study session to review several items, including an ordinance to regulate dockless bike sharing, a resolution for a preliminary engineering review agreement with the Illinois Central Railroad, a resolution to install an all‑way stop at South Prospect Avenue and Graham Drive, and a small‑business advertising incentive agreement with Kyle’s Corner. Staff reports on the Champaign County Sheriff’s Office, monthly financial reports, and Q3 department reports will also be discussed. The meeting is a study session, not a final vote on these items.

• Ordinance adding Chapter 5.40 to Title 5 of the Village Code to regulate dockless bike sharing.
• Resolution approving an agreement with the Illinois Central Railroad for preliminary engineering review services.
• Resolution authorizing the installation of an all‑way stop at the intersection of South Prospect Avenue and Graham Drive.
• Resolution approving a small‑business advertising incentive agreement with Kyle’s Corner.

The Board of Trustees agreed to place several study‑session items on the next consent agenda, including a resolution to install an all‑way stop at South Prospect Avenue and Graham Drive, a railroad engineering review agreement, and a small‑business advertising incentive for Kyle’s Corner. The board also decided to hold the dockless bike‑sharing regulation item for a future meeting and to invite a VEO Bikes representative to answer questions. All members expressed unanimous support for these actions.

• All‑way stop at South Prospect Ave & Graham Dr placed on next consent agenda (unanimous support)
• Illinois Central Railroad engineering review agreement placed on next consent agenda (unanimous support)
• Small‑business advertising incentive agreement with Kyle’s Corner placed on next consent agenda (unanimous support)
• Dockless bike‑sharing regulation item held for future meeting; VEO Bikes rep to be invited (unanimous support)

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Board of Trustees will vote on several consent agenda items, including approval of the 2026 Zoning Map and a rezoning of 612 Clarendon Court to an R-4 Moderate Density Multi-Family Residential District. They will also adopt contracts for compliance support services ($39,700), sewer televising ($50,000), and demolition ($120,000). A budget discussion is listed under discussion items, and an appointment to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will be confirmed.

• Resolution 2026-R-02: Approve the 2026 Zoning Map for Savoy
• Resolution 2026-R-03: Rezone 612 Clarendon Court to R-4 Moderate Density Multi-Family Residential District
• Resolution 2026-R-05: Approve a Compliance Support Services contract with Farnsworth Group up to $39,700
• Resolution 2026-R-06: Approve a Sewer Televising contract with Tele Scan Inc. up to $50,000
• Resolution 2026-R-07: Approve a Demolition contract with Steve’s Trucking, Inc. up to $120,000

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the 2026 zoning map, a rezoning of 612 Clarendon Court, and several contract resolutions. The Board also confirmed an appointment to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners with five votes in favor and one abstention. No other formal actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved consent agenda items (zoning map, rezoning, contracts) – vote 6-0
• Confirmed appointment to Board of Fire and Police Commissioners – vote 5-0, 1 abstention

Board of Trustees Study Session

The Savoy Board of Trustees will hold a study session to discuss the tentative 2026-2027 budget, approve the 2026 zoning map, and authorize contracts for compliance support, sewer televising, and demolition.

• Public hearing on Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Tentative Annual Budget
• Resolution approving 2026 Zoning Map
• Resolution rezoning 612 Clarendon Court from PDL to R-4
• Resolution approving $39,700 contract with Farnsworth Group
• Resolution approving $120,000 demolition contract with Steve’s Trucking

The Savoy Board of Trustees held a study session on February 4, 2026. After reviewing budget items and presentations, the Board voted to place eight proposed resolutions—including a zoning map approval, a rezoning, use of state motor fuel tax funds, several public‑works contracts, and an agreement for the Curtis Road Project—on the next consent agenda. The Board also directed that the reappointment of fire and police commissioners be split into separate items for the next regular meeting.

• Approved to place Resolution approving 2026 Zoning Map on next consent agenda (all in support)
• Approved to place Resolution rezoning 612 Clarendon Court to R-4 on next consent agenda (all in support)
• Approved to place Resolution approving use of $286,000 State Motor Fuel Tax funds on next consent agenda (all in support)
• Approved to place Resolution approving Compliance Support Services contract up to $39,700 on next consent agenda (all in support)
• Approved to place Resolution approving Sewer Televising contract up to $50,000 on next consent agenda (all in support)
• Approved to place Resolution approving Demolition contract up to $120,000 on next consent agenda (all in support)
• Approved to place Resolution approving agreement with Illinois Commerce Commission for Curtis Road Project funding on next consent agenda (all in support)
• Directed to split fire and police commissioners reappointment resolution into two items for next regular meeting

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Savoy Board of Trustees will consider final approval for an annexation agreement and a one-time contribution to a county waste campaign. The meeting agenda lists these items as routine items for the Consent Agenda.

• Ordinance 2026-O-01: Approving the Second Amendment to the Prairie Meadows Subdivision Annexation Agreement
• Resolution 2026-R-01: Approving a One Time Contribution to the Champaign County Household Waste Capital Campaign
• Approval of minutes from December 3, 2025, and December 10, 2025, meetings

The Board of Trustees approved the consent agenda, which included Ordinance 2026-O-01 amending the Prairie Meadows Subdivision annexation agreement and Resolution 2026-R-01 providing a one‑time contribution to the Champaign County Household Waste Capital Campaign. All consent agenda items, including the minutes of the December 3 and December 10, 2025 meetings, were adopted by a unanimous 5‑0 vote. No other action items were considered.

• Approved Ordinance 2026-O-01 (Second Amendment to Prairie Meadows Subdivision Annexation Agreement) – vote 5-0
• Approved Resolution 2026-R-01 (One‑time contribution to Champaign County Household Waste Capital Campaign) – vote 5-0
• Approved minutes of the December 3, 2025 Board of Trustees Study Session – vote 5-0
• Approved minutes of the December 10, 2025 Board of Trustees Regular Meeting – vote 5-0

Board of Trustees Study Session

The Savoy Board of Trustees will consider staff reports and two study sessions. The agenda includes an ordinance to approve the second amendment to the Prairie Meadows Subdivision Annexation Agreement, annexing additional village territory. A resolution will also be considered to approve a one‑time contribution to the Champaign County Household Waste Capital Campaign. The meeting will conclude with new business and board remarks.

• Ordinance approving the Second Amendment to the Prairie Meadows Subdivision Annexation Agreement and annexing village territory
• Resolution approving a one‑time contribution to the Champaign County Household Waste Capital Campaign
• Study Session 2026‑01
• Study Session 2026‑02
• Public comment period