Savoy public meetings in 2025

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing and vote on the annual property tax levy for fiscal year 2025-2026. The meeting includes decisions on land annexation and a special use permit for a business sign. The board will also review an animal control agreement with Champaign County.

• Public hearing and vote on the Annual Property Tax Levy for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
• Ordinance 2025-O-22: Annexation of 39.78 acres on E Airport Road
• Ordinance 2025-O-21: Special Use Permit for Bendsen Signs and Graphics, Inc. electronic message board
• Resolution 2025-R-33: Animal Control Service Agreement with the County of Champaign
• Resolution 2025-R-34: Use of State Motor Fuel Tax Funds for Calendar Year 2026

The Board of Trustees approved the consent agenda, which included a special use permit for an electronic message board, the annexation of a 39.78‑acre tract on E Airport Road, an animal control service agreement, and the use of state motor fuel tax funds. The Board then approved three action items: the annual property tax levy, a directive to abate tax levies for 2025, and the appointment to the Code Board of Appeals. All approvals were unanimous (6‑0). No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Special Use Permit for electronic message board (6-0)
• Approved annexation of 39.78‑acre tract on E Airport Road (6-0)
• Approved Animal Control Service Agreement with Champaign County (6-0)
• Approved use of State Motor Fuel Tax Funds for 2026 (6-0)
• Approved Annual Property Tax Levy for FY 2025‑2026 (6-0)
• Approved directive to abate tax levies for 2025 (6-0)
• Approved appointment to the Code Board of Appeals (6-0)

Board of Trustees Study Session

The Board of Trustees will hold a study session to discuss several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include the annual property tax levy and the annexation of nearly 40 acres of land.

• An Ordinance Adopting the Annual Property Tax Levy
• Annexation of 39.78 acres on E Airport Road (PIN 29-26-01-400-017)
• Special Use Permit for Bendsen Signs and Graphics, Inc. for an electronic message board
• Animal Control Service Agreement with the County of Champaign
• Use of State Motor Fuel Tax Funds for Calendar Year 2026

The Board voted to include five study‑session items on the next consent agenda, each receiving unanimous support. Trustees also asked that two tax‑levy items and the code‑appeals appointment be listed separately under Action Items. The code‑appeals appointment will be held pending additional information.

• Approved inclusion of Special Use Permit for Bendsen Signs on next consent agenda (unanimous support)
• Approved inclusion of Annexation of 39.78‑acre tract on E Airport Road on next consent agenda (unanimous support)
• Approved inclusion of Animal Control Service Agreement resolution on next consent agenda (unanimous support)
• Approved inclusion of State Motor Fuel Tax Funds usage resolution for 2026 on next consent agenda (unanimous support)
• Approved inclusion of Annual Calendar of Meetings resolution for 2026 on next consent agenda (unanimous support)
• Requested Study Session 2025‑37 (Annual Property Tax Levy) be listed separately under Action Items
• Requested Study Session 2025‑38 (Tax Levy Abatement) be listed separately under Action Items
• Deferred vote on Code Board of Appeals appointment pending additional information

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Board will consider an audit presentation and then vote on a consent agenda that includes routine items such as meeting minutes, an ordinance repealing a 2023 lift‑assist cost‑recovery rule, an annexation of territory, a records‑management agreement for the fire department, a $18,000 downtown demolition project funded with TIF 3, and a joint funding agreement with IDOT for the Prairie Fields Shared Use Path. All consent items will be approved by a single motion unless a trustee requests separate discussion. After the consent agenda, the Board will address any action items.

• Ordinance 2025-O-19: Repeal of Ordinance 2023-O-18 (lift‑assist cost recovery)
• Ordinance 2025-O-20: Annexation of territory to the Village of Savoy (PIN 29-26-01-400-019)
• Resolution 2025-R-30: Records Management Agreement with First Due Inc for Fire Department
• Resolution 2025-R-31: Use of TIF 3 funds and agreement with Reifsteck Wakefield Fanning Co. for downtown demolition project, up to $18,000
• Resolution 2025-R-32: Joint funding agreement with Illinois Department of Transportation for Prairie Fields Shared Use Path

The Board presented the village's annual audit, which received an unmodified, clean opinion. The consent agenda, containing several ordinances and resolutions, was approved by a 5‑1 vote. Items approved include an ordinance repealing a lift‑assist cost‑recovery amendment, an annexation of territory, a records‑management agreement, TIF funds for a downtown demolition project up to $18,000, and a joint funding agreement with IDOT for the Prairie Fields Shared Use Path. No other action items were considered.

• Approved minutes of Oct 1 2025 study session (5‑1)
• Approved minutes of Oct 8 2025 regular meeting (5‑1)
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑0‑19 repealing Ordinance 2023‑0‑18 (5‑1)
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑0‑20 annexing territory to Savoy (5‑1)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑R‑30 records‑management agreement with First Due Inc (5‑1)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑R‑31 use of TIF 3 funds for downtown demolition up to $18,000 (5‑1)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑R‑32 joint funding agreement with IDOT for Prairie Fields Shared Use Path (5‑1)

Board of Trustees Study Session

The Savoy Board of Trustees will hold a study session to discuss several items, including monthly financial reports, a tax levy discussion, a household waste presentation, and a downtown redevelopment update. The board will consider an ordinance to repeal a 2023 lift‑assist cost‑recovery amendment, an annexation of territory, a records‑management agreement for the fire department, a resolution to use up to $18,000 of TIF 3 funds for a downtown building demolition, and a joint funding agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation for the Prairie Fields Shared Use Path.

• Study Session 2025-32: Ordinance repealing Ordinance 2023-O-18 (lift‑assist cost recovery amendment)
• Study Session 2025-33: Ordinance annexing certain territory to the Village of Savoy
• Study Session 2025-34: Resolution approving records management agreement with First Due Inc for fire department records
• Study Session 2025-35: Resolution approving use of TIF 3 funds and agreement with Reifsteck Wakefield Fanning Company for downtown building demolition, not to exceed $18,000
• Study Session 2025-36: Resolution approving joint funding agreement with Illinois Department of Transportation for Prairie Fields Shared Use Path construction, engineering, and utility costs

The Board voted to place five study‑session items on the next consent agenda, covering a lift‑assist ordinance repeal, a land annexation, a fire‑department records agreement, demolition funding, and a shared‑use path funding agreement. The Downtown Savoy Redevelopment Update was removed from the agenda. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Supported inclusion of Ordinance Repeal 2023-O-18 on next consent agenda
• Supported inclusion of Annexation of territory (PIN 29‑26‑01‑400‑019) on next consent agenda
• Supported inclusion of Records Management Agreement with First Due Inc on next consent agenda
• Supported inclusion of TIF 3 demolition project agreement with Reifsteck Wakefield Fanning (up to $18,000) on next consent agenda
• Supported inclusion of Joint Funding Agreement for Prairie Fields Shared Use Path on next consent agenda
• Downtown Savoy Redevelopment Update removed from agenda

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Board of Trustees will meet to review routine consent items and action items. The agenda includes a resolution to approve an administrative services agreement for a deferred compensation plan.

• Resolution 2025-R-28: Administrative Services Agreement with Mission Square Retirement for a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Resolution 2025-R-29: Approval, release, and confidentiality of closed session minutes and destruction of verbatim recordings

The Board approved the consent agenda, which contained the minutes from the September 3 and September 10, 2025 meetings, Resolution 2025‑R‑28 approving an administrative services agreement with Mission Square Retirement for a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, and Resolution 2025‑R‑29 concerning the release and destruction of certain closed‑session recordings. Trustee Shonkwiler moved to approve, Trustee Donaldson seconded, and the motion carried unanimously with a 4‑0 vote. No other action items were considered.

• Approved consent agenda (items a‑d) (4‑0)
• Approved minutes of September 3, 2025 study session (as part of consent agenda)
• Approved minutes of September 10, 2025 regular meeting (as part of consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑R‑28 administrative services agreement with Mission Square Retirement (as part of consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑R‑29 release, confidentiality, and destruction of certain closed‑session recordings (as part of consent agenda)

Board of Trustees Study Session

The Savoy Board of Trustees will consider a resolution to approve an Administrative Services Agreement with Mission Square Retirement for managing a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. The meeting also includes a staff report on monthly financial reports and a discussion of minutes under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21) before moving to a closed session. No other decisions are listed.

• Resolution approving Administrative Services Agreement with Mission Square Retirement for 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Staff Report: Monthly Financial Reports
• Discussion of minutes under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21) preceding closed session

The Board added a resolution approving an administrative services agreement with Mission Square Retirement for the Village's 457 Deferred Compensation Plan to the consent agenda by unanimous consent. The Board also voted unanimously to enter a closed session to discuss minutes of meetings. The IDOT approval of $3.35 MM for the Curtis Road Project was announced but not a Board decision.

• Approved administrative services agreement with Mission Square Retirement (unanimous consent)
• Approved closed session to discuss minutes of meetings (unanimous roll‑call, 7‑0)

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Savoy Board of Trustees will consider final approval of a budget amendment, a supplemental engineering services agreement for the Curtis Road Project, and a resolution supporting a grant application for open space land acquisition.

• Ordinance 2025-O-18: Amending Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Budget
• Resolution 2025-R-26: Approving Curtis Road Project Supplemental Engineering Services Agreement
• Resolution 2025-R-27: Supporting a Grant Application for Open Space Land Acquisition and Development Funds
• Approval of minutes from August 6 and August 13, 2025 meetings

The Board of Trustees approved the consent agenda items, including the FY 2025-2026 budget amendment, the Curtis Road Project supplemental engineering services agreement, and support for an Open Space Land Acquisition grant. All items were adopted by a unanimous 5‑0 vote. No new business was considered.

• Approved minutes of Aug 6, 2025 study session (5-0)
• Approved minutes of Aug 13, 2025 regular meeting (5-0)
• Approved FY 2025-2026 budget amendment (5-0)
• Approved Curtis Road Project supplemental engineering services agreement (5-0)
• Approved support for Open Space Land Acquisition and Development grant application (5-0)

Board of Trustees Study Session

The Savoy Board of Trustees will discuss quarterly department reports and monthly financial reports. It will consider an ordinance to amend the FY 2025-2026 annual budget. The board will also review a resolution to approve a supplemental engineering service agreement for the Curtis Road project and a resolution to support a grant application for Open Space Land Acquisition and Development funds.

• Ordinance amending the FY 2025-2026 Annual Budget – Budget Amendment I
• Resolution approving a Curtis Road Project supplemental engineering service agreement
• Resolution supporting a grant application for Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) funds
• Staff Report: Quarterly Department Reports
• Staff Report: Monthly Financial Reports

The Board of Trustees voted to put three study session items on the upcoming consent agenda: a budget amendment, a supplemental engineering agreement for the Curtis Road project, and a grant application for Jones Park. All three motions passed unanimously. No other actions were taken.

• Placed Study Session 2025-28 (budget amendment) on next consent agenda (unanimous)
• Placed Study Session 2025-29 (Curtis Road supplemental engineering agreement) on next consent agenda (unanimous)
• Placed Study Session 2025-30 (grant application for Jones Park) on next consent agenda (unanimous)

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Savoy Board of Trustees will vote on final approval for a grocery tax and the annexation of territory. The meeting also includes the approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Ordinance 2025-O-16: Municipal Grocery Retailers’ Occupational and Service Occupation Tax
• Ordinance 2025-O-17: Annexation of territory to R-3 Mixed Density Residential District
• Approval of July 2, 2025, and July 9, 2025, meeting minutes

The Savoy Board of Trustees approved the consent agenda by a 5‑0 vote. The agenda adopted the minutes of the July 2 and July 9, 2025 meetings, approved Ordinance 2025‑O‑16 implementing a municipal grocery retailer occupational tax, and approved Ordinance 2025‑O‑17 annexing territory and rezoning it to the R‑3 Mixed Density Residential District. No other action items were considered and the meeting adjourned at 6:07 p.m.

• Approved consent agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved minutes of July 2, 2025 Board of Trustees Study Session (5-0)
• Approved minutes of July 9, 2025 Board of Trustees Regular Meeting (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-O-16 municipal grocery retailer occupational tax (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-O-17 annexation and rezoning to R-3 Mixed Density Residential District (5-0)

Board of Trustees Study Session

The Savoy Board of Trustees will review three staff reports on monthly finances, business expansion, and existing conditions. They will study two proposed ordinances: one creating a municipal grocery retailer occupation and service tax, and another annexing territory and rezoning it to the R-3 mixed‑density residential district. The meeting is a study session, so no final votes are expected.

• Staff Report: Monthly Financial Reports
• Staff Report: Business Expansion, Attraction, and Retention (BEAR)
• Staff Report: Existing Conditions Report
• Study Session: Ordinance for municipal grocery retailer occupation and service tax
• Study Session: Ordinance annexing territory and rezoning to R-3 Mixed Density Residential District

The Board of Trustees agreed to include a municipal grocery tax ordinance and an annexation/rezoning ordinance on the next consent agenda. Both items received unanimous support (yes votes from all trustees, no votes none). No other substantive actions were taken during the meeting.

• Include municipal grocery retailers’ occupation tax ordinance on next consent agenda (unanimous)
• Include annexation and rezoning of Golfview Court property on next consent agenda (unanimous)

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Savoy Board of Trustees will consider several routine consent agenda items, including minutes from recent meetings and approvals of two resolutions for purchases up to $30,000 and $80,000. The board will also vote on three action-item ordinances, one of which creates new liquor license classifications for catering and special events. The meeting concludes with adjournment.

• Ordinance 2025-O-12: Amend Village Code video gaming section
• Ordinance 2025-O-13: Amend number of authorized Class B licenses
• Resolution 2025-R-24: Purchase with AEC Fire Safety & Security up to $30,000
• Resolution 2025-R-25: Commercial entrance modification purchase up to $80,000
• Ordinance 2025-O-14: Establish new liquor license classifications for catering and special events

The Board approved the consent agenda unanimously. It then approved Ordinance 2025-O-11, amending the Unified Development Ordinance to define and regulate recreational uses, by a 5-1 vote. Ordinances 2025-O-14 and 2025-O-15, which modify liquor license classifications and authorized Class CA licenses, were each approved unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-O-11 defining recreational uses (5-1)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-O-14 establishing new liquor license classifications (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-O-15 amending authorized Class CA licenses (6-0)

Board of Trustees Study Session

The Board of Trustees will review financial reports and parks grant funding. The session includes discussions on updating the Unified Development Ordinance and modifying the Village Code regarding video gaming and liquor licenses.

• Ordinance to define and regulate recreational uses within the Village
• Commercial entrance modification purchase not to exceed $80,000.00
• Resolution authorizing the purchase of turnout gear
• Ordinance amending video gaming regulations in the Village Code
• Ordinances regarding Class B licenses and new liquor license classifications for catering and special events

The trustees discussed an amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance and voted to treat it as a separate action item rather than placing it on the consent agenda. No other resolutions or ordinances were approved, denied, or tabled during this study session.

• Kept UDO amendment study item separate from consent agenda (no vote recorded)

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Savoy Board of Trustees will consider final approval for an annexation and rezoning, a drainage improvement project not to exceed $20,000, and a comprehensive sign plan for 509 South Dunlap Avenue. The meeting also includes approval of construction agreements for the Prairie Fields Shared Use Path and Golfview Court Improvement Project.

• Annexation and rezoning of territory to R-1 Low-Density Single-Family Residential District
• Drainage Improvement Purchase not to exceed $20,000.00
• Comprehensive Sign Plan in the C-1 District for 509 South Dunlap Avenue
• Construction Agreement for Prairie Fields Shared Use Path
• Construction Agreement for Golfview Court Improvement Project

The Board of Trustees approved the consent agenda, which included the Prairie Fields Shared Use Path agreement, the Golfview Court Improvement project, and an annexation and rezoning ordinance, by a 4‑0 vote. The Board also approved Resolution 2025‑R‑22, a comprehensive sign plan for 509 South Dunlap Avenue, with a 4‑0 vote. Additionally, Resolution 2025‑R‑23 authorizing a drainage improvement purchase not to exceed $20,000 was approved by a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved consent agenda items (including Prairie Fields Path, Golfview Court project, annexation and rezoning) – vote 4-0
• Approved Comprehensive Sign Plan for 509 South Dunlap Avenue (Resolution 2025‑R‑22) – vote 4-0
• Approved Drainage Improvement Purchase not to exceed $20,000 (Resolution 2025‑R‑23) – vote 4-0

Board of Trustees Study Session

The Savoy Board of Trustees will consider several study‑session resolutions that could be sent to the next regular meeting for final approval. Items include a construction engineering agreement for the Prairie Fields Shared Use Path, a Golfview Court improvement project, and an ordinance to annex and rezone 3 Golfview Court. The board will also confirm appointments of a village officer, a Village President Pro Tempore, and a member of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners.

• Resolution 2025‑R‑17: Confirm appointment of a Village Officer
• Resolution 2025‑R‑18: Elect Village President Pro Tempore
• Resolution 2025‑R‑19: Confirm appointment to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners
• Study Session 2025‑16: Approve Prairie Fields Shared Use Path Construction Engineering Agreement
• Study Session 2025‑18: Ordinance annexing and rezoning of 3 Golfview Court

The Board approved Resolution 2025‑R‑17, appointing Andy Quarnstrom as Village Administrator with a 7‑0 vote. It also approved Resolution 2025‑R‑18 naming Dee Shonkwiler as President Pro Tempore (6‑0) and Resolution 2025‑R‑19 appointing Becky Bain to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners (6‑0). Straw polls unanimously supported moving the Prairie Fields Shared Use Path engineering agreement, the Golfview Court Improvement Project, the annexation and rezoning of 3 Golfview Court, and the Comprehensive Sign Plan for 509 S. Dunlap Avenue to the next regular meeting for final approval.

• Approved Resolution 2025‑R‑17 appointing Andy Quarnstrom as Village Administrator (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑R‑18 appointing Dee Shonkwiler as President Pro Tempore (6‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑R‑19 appointing Becky Bain to Board of Fire and Police Commissioners (6‑0)
• Straw poll: Prairie Fields Shared Use Path agreement to be brought to next regular meeting (unanimous)
• Straw poll: Golfview Court Improvement Project to be brought to next regular meeting (unanimous)
• Straw poll: Annexation and rezoning of 3 Golfview Court to be brought to next regular meeting (unanimous)
• Straw poll: Comprehensive Sign Plan for 509 S. Dunlap Ave to be brought to next regular meeting (unanimous)

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Board of Trustees will vote on two ordinances to annex and rezone territory within Champaign County. The board will also consider a special use permit and variances for a sign installation.

• Ordinance 2025-O-07: Annexation and rezoning to R-3 Mixed Density Residential District
• Ordinance 2025-O-08: Annexation and rezoning to R-1 Low-Density Single-Family Residential District
• Ordinance 2025-O-09: Special Use Permit and variances for American Dowell Sign Co. electronic message sign

The Board of Trustees approved the minutes from the April meetings. It then approved Ordinance 2025-O-07, annexing territory and rezoning it to an R-3 mixed‑density residential district, and Ordinance 2025-O-08, annexing territory and rezoning it to an R-1 low‑density single‑family residential district. The board also approved Ordinance 2025-O-09, granting a special‑use permit and variances to American Dowell Sign Co. All four items passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved April 2 and April 9 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-O-07 annexing territory and rezoning to R-3 mixed density (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-O-08 annexing territory and rezoning to R-1 low‑density (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-O-09 special‑use permit for American Dowell Sign Co. (5-0)

Civic Event

The Village of Savoy will hold an inauguration ceremony for the Board of Trustees on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. The event will be at the Robert C. McCleary Municipal Center, 611 North Dunlap Avenue, Savoy, Illinois. It is sponsored and hosted by the Village Office of Management and Budget. No decisions or agenda items are listed for this meeting.

Board of Trustees Special Meeting

The Savoy Board of Trustees will consider a staff update on the Colbert Park development and vote on three resolutions. One resolution confirms the appointment of village officers, another authorizes a purchase from AEC Fire Safety and Security up to $11,525.89, and the third approves a redevelopment agreement for downtown Savoy with Downtown Development Group LLC.

• Staff presentation: Colbert Park Development Update
• Resolution 2025‑R‑14 – Confirmation of appointment of village officers
• Resolution 2025‑R‑15 – Authorization of purchase with AEC Fire Safety and Security, not to exceed $11,525.89
• Resolution 2025‑R‑16 – Approval of redevelopment agreement for Downtown Savoy with Downtown Development Group LLC

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved Resolution 2025‑R‑14, confirming the Village Clerk, Treasurer and Budget Officer appointments. They also approved Resolution 2025‑R‑15, authorizing a purchase with AEC Fire Safety and Security up to $11,525.89. Finally, Resolution 2025‑R‑16 was approved, endorsing a redevelopment agreement for downtown Savoy with Downtown Development Group LLC.

• Approved Resolution 2025‑R‑14 confirming village officer appointments (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑R‑15 authorizing purchase up to $11,525.89 with AEC Fire Safety (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑R‑16 redevelopment agreement with Downtown Development Group LLC (5‑0)

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Board of Trustees will consider Ordinance 2025-O-06 to approve and adopt the annual budget for the fiscal year May 1 2025 through April 30 2026. It will also vote on Resolution 2025-R-12 to purchase public‑works capital equipment from MTI Distributing, Inc. for up to $140,000. Additional items under the consent agenda include a new village logo and tagline, operational financial policies, rezoning of three parcels to the Downtown District, and the handling of closed‑session recordings. All items will be voted on after the public comment period.

• Resolution 2025-R-08: Approve official village logo and tagline
• Resolution 2025-R-09: Approve operational financial policies
• Resolution 2025-R-10: Rezone 201 N. Dunlap Ave, 205 N. Dunlap Ave, and 112 W. Main St to Downtown District
• Ordinance 2025-O-06: Approve and adopt the 2025‑2026 annual budget
• Resolution 2025-R-12: Approve public‑works equipment purchase up to $140,000

The Board approved the consent agenda, which included rezoning three parcels, by a 4‑1 vote. It adopted the annual budget for FY May 1 2025‑April 30 2026 with a 4‑1 vote. The Board also approved a public‑works equipment purchase up to $140,000 (4‑1) and authorized use of state motor‑fuel tax funds for 2025 (5‑0).

• Approved consent agenda, including rezoning of 201 N. Dunlap Ave, 205 N. Dunlap Ave, and 112 W. Main St (4-1)
• Adopted the 2025‑2026 village budget (Ordinance 2025-O-06) (4-1)
• Approved public‑works capital equipment purchase up to $140,000 (Resolution 2025-R-12) (4-1)
• Approved use of state motor‑fuel tax funds for calendar year 2025 (Resolution 2025-R-13) (5-0)

Board of Trustees Study Session

The Savoy Board of Trustees will hold a study session to discuss finalizing the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget, a rezoning of three downtown properties, and a Public Works equipment purchase. The board will also review financial policies and the use of state motor fuel tax funds.

• Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Budget
• Rezoning 201 N. Dunlap Ave, 205 N. Dunlap Ave, and 112 W. Main St
• Public Works capital equipment purchase up to $140,000
• Operational financial policies
• State Motor Fuel Tax funds for 2025

During the April 2, 2025 study session, the Board of Trustees voted to forward seven study‑session resolutions—including a new village logo and tagline, operational financial policies, the FY 2025‑2026 budget, a public‑works equipment purchase, a motor‑fuel‑tax fund use plan, and a rezoning of three properties—to the next regular meeting for final approval. The Board also approved a resolution concerning the handling of closed‑session minutes and recordings, and voted to enter closed session before adjourning.

• Approved to bring Village logo and tagline resolution before next meeting (5‑0‑1)
• Approved to bring operational financial policies resolution before next meeting (6‑0‑0)
• Approved to bring FY 2025‑2026 budget ordinance before next meeting (6‑0‑0)
• Approved to bring Public Works equipment purchase resolution (up to $140,000) before next meeting (6‑0‑0)
• Approved to bring State Motor Fuel Tax fund use resolution before next meeting (6‑0‑0)
• Approved to bring rezoning of 201 N. Dunlap Ave, 205 N. Dunlap Ave, and 112 W. Main St before next meeting (6‑0‑0)
• Approved to bring closed‑session minutes and recordings resolution before next meeting (6‑0‑0)
• Moved to enter closed session; motion carried unanimously (6‑0‑0)

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Savoy Board of Trustees will consider final approval of three ordinances and two resolutions, including a sanitary televising contract and economic development guidelines. The board will also confirm appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission.

• Ordinance 2025-O-04: Amendments to Village Code removing redundant policies
• Ordinance 2025-O-05: Amendments to Village Code updating duties of appointive offices
• Resolution 2025-R-05: 2025 Sanitary Televising Contract not to exceed $50,000
• Resolution 2025-R-06: Economic Development Incentive Guidelines
• Resolution 2025-R-07: Confirming Inaugural Appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission

Board of Trustees Study Session

The Savoy Board of Trustees will hold a study session to review several proposed amendments to the Village Code and two resolutions. Items include removing redundant policies, updating duties of appointive offices, approving a 2025 sanitary sewer television contract, and adopting economic development incentive guidelines. Each item is presented with a poll question asking whether it should be brought before the Board at the next regular meeting for final approval.

• Ordinance amendments to remove redundant policies from the Village Code
• Ordinance amendments to update duties of appointive offices in the Village Code
• Resolution approving the 2025 Sanitary Sewer Television Contract
• Resolution adopting Economic Development Incentive Guidelines
• Q3 Department Reports for the study session

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Savoy Board of Trustees will vote on several consent agenda items, including adopting Ordinance 2025-O-03, a Unified Development Ordinance. The Board will also approve Resolution 2025-R-03 to purchase self‑contained breathing apparatus cylinders for up to $11,000. Additional items include approving recent meeting minutes and adopting an ADA transition plan for public rights‑of‑way. No separate discussion is scheduled unless a trustee requests it.

• Adopt Ordinance 2025-O-03: Unified Development Ordinance
• Approve Resolution 2025-R-03: Purchase of breathing apparatus cylinders up to $11,000
• Approve Resolution 2025-R-04: ADA Transition Plan for public rights‑of‑way
• Approve minutes from January 8, 15, and 29, 2025 meetings
• Public comment period

Board of Trustees Study Session

The Savoy Board of Trustees meeting includes public comment, a presentation on the Experience Champaign-Urbana, and three study sessions. Trustees will poll whether to bring a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus cylinder purchase, an Americans with Disabilities Act transition plan update, and a Unified Development Ordinance update before the board at the next regular meeting for final approval. No decisions are recorded in this agenda.

• Presentation: Experience Champaign-Urbana
• Study Session: SCBA Cylinder purchase – poll on board approval
• Study Session: ADA Transition Plan update – poll on board approval
• Study Session: Unified Development Ordinance update – poll on board approval

Board of Trustees Special Study Session

The Board of Trustees will hold a special study session to receive an update on the Curtis Road Grade Separation and Complete Street Project.

• Update on Curtis Road Grade Separation and Complete Street Project

Board of Trustees Special Study Session

The Board of Trustees will hold a special study session to discuss the tentative annual budget. The meeting also includes the administration of employee oaths of office.

• Tentative annual budget discussion
• Employee oaths of office

Board of Trustees Special Meeting

The Savoy Board of Trustees will hold a special study session to hear a presentation on brand development. The agenda includes public comment and a discussion of the brand development presentation. No other items are scheduled for decision.

• Brand development presentation

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Board will vote on two annexation ordinances that rezone the newly annexed territory to R‑5 High Density Residences and C‑2 Neighborhood Commercial, and to C‑1 General Commercial. It will also consider a resolution to approve a commercial building at 509 S. Dunlap Avenue and another resolution for an economic incentive agreement with Serra Champaign. Additional items include adoption of the December 4, 2024 meeting minutes, a public hearing on the FY 2025‑2026 tentative budget, and the annual audit presentation.

• Ordinance 2025-O-01: annexation and rezoning to R‑5 High Density Residences and C‑2 Neighborhood Commercial
• Ordinance 2025-O-02: annexation and rezoning to C‑1 General Commercial
• Resolution 2025-R-01: approval of a commercial building at 509 S. Dunlap Avenue
• Resolution 2025-R-02: economic incentive agreement with Serra Champaign
• Approval of minutes from the December 4, 2024 Board of Trustees meeting