St. Joseph public meetings in 2022
32 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Trustees
The St. Joseph Village Board will meet to approve routine items (minutes, treasurer's report, investments, and bills totaling $32,582.70) and take action on several items, including a resolution to combine lots outside village limits for the Bartlow Family, a donation for digitizing the St. Joseph Record, the 2023 Community Parks Maintenance RFP, the 2023 MFT Maintenance Resolution, a CCGIS intergovernmental agreement, and setting outside water meters at cost. The board will also receive a presentation of the annual audit and hear updates from the administrator, staff, and trustees.
- Approval of bills in the amount of $32,582.70
- Resolution to combine lots outside village limits for Bartlow Family
- Donation for digitization of St. Joseph Record
- Approval of 2023 Community Parks Maintenance RFP
- Approval of 2023 MFT Maintenance Resolution and CCGIS Intergovernmental Agreement
Board of Trustees
The St. Joseph Village Board will consider and vote on several action items, including approving the 2022/2023 tax levy, a subdivision request, an ordinance vacating right-of-way, a resolution to combine lots, and renewal of health, dental, and vision insurance. The board will also review and approve bills totaling $49,931.94 and hear a presentation on digitizing the St. Joseph Record.
- Approval of 2022/2023 Tax Levy
- Subdivision request for Shipley Family south of village limits
- Ordinance vacating right-of-way to SJOHS
- Resolution to combine lots for Bartlow Family outside village limits
- Approval of bills totaling $49,931.94
Board of Trustees
The St. Joseph Village Board will consider several action items, including approving a subdivision request, a vacation ordinance and intergovernmental agreement for SJOHS, an insurance renewal, a strategic plan bid, and a business grant program. They will also vote on an ordinance requiring satisfaction of outstanding obligations before providing additional services. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes, treasurer's report, investments, and bills totaling $84,920.63.
- Subdivision request – Shipley
- Vacation Ordinance and Intergovernmental Agreement approval for SJOHS
- Insurance renewal/bid and agreement authorization
- Strategic Plan Bid approval
- Business Grant program approval
Upcoming Planning Zoning Commission
The St. Joseph Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a business grant and vote on whether to recommend it as proposed or with edits. The board will also approve minutes from its May 19, 2022 meeting. No old business is listed, and new business includes notes from citizen planner training and materials for commissioners. Public comment is welcome with advance notice to the Village Administrator.
- Motion to approve May 19, 2022 meeting minutes
- Motion to recommend Business Grant as proposed or with suggested edits
- Discussion of notes from Citizen Planner Training
- Distribution of materials for PZ Commissioners
Board of Trustees
The St. Joseph Village Board will consider several action items, including approving bills totaling $78,359.16, amending the golf cart ordinance to include neighborhood and utility task vehicles, approving tree removal bids, authorizing purchase of a dump truck, and awarding an insurance contract. They will also discuss a sewer/storm/road design proposal for Elm and Monroe Streets and cancel the December 27 meeting.
- Approve bills of $78,359.16
- Amend golf cart ordinance to include neighborhood and utility task vehicles (third reading)
- Elm and Monroe Streets sewer, storm, and road design proposal
- Tree removal by contract – approval of bids
- Authorize purchase of 2010 International 7400 dump truck and auction of 2000 International dump truck
Board of Trustees
The St. Joseph Village Board will consider several action items, including amending the golf cart ordinance to allow neighborhood and utility task vehicles, approving a demolition bid, adjusting the tax levy for inflation, and indicating no opposition to a subdivision request. The board will also approve routine items like minutes, treasurer's report, investments, and bills totaling $28,634.40.
- Amend golf cart ordinance to include neighborhood vehicles and utility task vehicles (2nd reading)
- Approve demolition bid (contractor hiring)
- Tax levy inflation adjustment
- Shipley subdivision request - no opposition
- Approve bills totaling $28,634.40
Board of Trustees
The St. Joseph Village Board will hold its regular meeting on September 27, 2022, with several action items including approving bills, amending the golf cart ordinance to cover neighborhood and utility task vehicles, hiring a demolition contractor, approving a sales contract for 202 E. Lincoln Street, and possibly contracting with NIU for strategic planning. The agenda also includes updates on an alleyway vacation and a demolition project.
- Approve bills totaling $33,499.14
- Amend golf cart ordinance to include neighborhood vehicles and utility task vehicles (first reading)
- Hire demolition contractor or solicit additional bids
- Approve sales contract for 202 E. Lincoln Street
- Approve strategic planning contract with NIU or solicit additional bids
Board of Trustees
The St. Joseph Village Board will consider several action items, including approving minutes, the treasurer's report, investments, and bills. They will also vote on moving forward with a qualified bid for the 202 East Lincoln RFP, approving a bid to resurface and stripe tennis courts for pickleball, and authorizing expenses for elected officials to attend the IML Annual Conference.
- RFP – 202 East Lincoln – moving forward with qualified bid
- Resurface courts / Pickleball striping – bid proposal approval
- Authorize expenditures for elected officials to attend IML Annual Conference
- Approve bills for September 13, 2022
- Approve minutes from August 23 and September 7 meetings
Board of Trustees
The St. Joseph Board of Trustees is holding a vision-setting workshop to discuss future goals and priorities. No formal action items are on the agenda, and the meeting is primarily a discussion session.
- Vision Setting workshop
Board of Trustees
The St. Joseph Village Board will consider several action items, including approving minutes and bills, vacating an alleyway for SJOHS, directing the administrator to create a business grant program, and approving a special event permit for Wagner Sign and Graphics' 15th anniversary. Discussion items include expanding the golf cart ordinance, a swimming pool without fence request, and Fall Festival results.
- Vacating alleyway ordinance (SJOHS Request) – ready for approval
- Motion to direct Village Administrator to create custom Business Grant Program
- Special Event Permit for Wagner Sign and Graphics 15th anniversary
- Follow up conversation on expanding golf cart ordinance
- Swimming pool without fence discussion
Board of Trustees
The St. Joseph Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting, covering routine approvals (minutes, treasurer's report, investments, bills) and several new business items. Key actions include a first reading of an ordinance to vacate an alleyway for SJOHS, a decision to opt into the Champaign County GIS consortium, and authorization to purchase two sewer tap connections on Evergreen and Stout. The board will also discuss downtown Christmas decorations and a possible expansion of the golf cart ordinance.
- First reading of ordinance to vacate alleyway (SJOHS request)
- Motion to opt into Champaign County GIS consortium
- Purchase of two sewer tap connections (Evergreen and Stout)
- Discussion on expanding golf cart ordinance
- Authorize Village Administrator to coordinate voluntary abatement
Board of Trustees
The St. Joseph Village Board will vote on the annual appropriations ordinance, a request for proposals for 202 East Lincoln Street, and a soccer sports agreement renewal with SJO High School. They will also discuss downtown Christmas decorations, Open Meetings Act training, and a possible expansion of the golf cart ordinance to allow mini-trucks. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes and bills.
- Annual Appropriations Ordinance approval
- RFP for 202 East Lincoln Street
- Downtown Christmas decorations agreement
- Village of St. Joseph/SJO High School Soccer Sports Agreement renewal
- Trustee Wagner proposes expanding golf cart ordinance to allow mini-trucks
Board of Trustees
The St. Joseph Village Board will review routine items (minutes, treasurer's report, bills) and take action on several new items, including an insurance renewal, an easement agreement with Ameren, a special event permit for the 150th celebration, and the first reading of the annual appropriations ordinance. They will also consider a lot combination request and receive an appraisal update.
- IML RMA Insurance Renewal (Exhibit #8)
- Easement Agreement with Ameren (Exhibit #9)
- Special Event Permit for 150th Celebration (Exhibit #10)
- Annual Appropriations Ordinance – First Reading (Exhibit #11)
- Roch lot combination request (Exhibit #7)
Board of Trustees
The St. Joseph Village Board will hold a continued public hearing and vote on a special use permit for Philo Exchange Bank at 802 East Warren, following a Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation. The board will also consider several ordinances, bid approvals, and appointments, including a sidewalk and parklet café ordinance, an outdoor parklet application from El Toro, and bids for street, sidewalk, roof, and Woodland Drive projects.
- Continued public hearing and action on Philo Exchange Bank special use permit at 802 East Warren
- Sidewalk and Parklet Café Ordinance and El Toro outdoor parklet application
- Approve new planning and zoning commissioner and reappoint current members
- Proceed with Elm Street and Douglas Street Phase 1 and 2 pending construction bids
- Accept bids for Street/Sidewalk Repair, Roof Repair, and Woodland Drive project
Upcoming Planning Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will review the minutes from the April 21, 2022 meeting. The commission is also scheduled to continue consideration of a Special Use permit application for Philo Bank in an R-1 District.
- Approval of April 21, 2022, meeting minutes
- Special Use permit application for Philo Bank in R-1 District
Planning Zoning Commission
The Planning & Zoning Commission held a public hearing and voted 4-0-1 to recommend approval of a Special Use Permit for the Philo Exchange Bank at 802 E. Warren Street. The recommendation is based on the Findings of Fact document presented by the Village Attorney. The matter will go to the Village Board for final action.
- Approved minutes of April 21, 2022 meeting (5-0)
- Recommended approval of Special Use Permit for Philo Exchange Bank at 802 E. Warren Street (4-0-1, Kern abstained)
Board of Trustees
The St. Joseph Board of Trustees is holding a study session with no action items. The only new business is continued discussion of project planning. No decisions are scheduled.
- Continued discussion of project planning
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will review village bills and approve various equipment purchases. The meeting includes discussions on an outdoor café ordinance and a new grass abatement fee schedule.
- Purchase of skid steer and street sweeper for $78,930
- Purchase of shed for SW Park for $3,851.50
- Consideration of Outdoor Café Ordinance
- Revised agreement with Comcast Business
- Discussion regarding a new grass abatement fee schedule
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will hold public hearings regarding R-1 district zoning amendments and a potential bond issuance. The meeting also includes actions on the FY23 budget and an intergovernmental agreement regarding American Water rate increases.
- Public hearing on issuing up to $16,000,000 in General Obligation Bonds for waterworks, sewerage, streets, and a community building
- Action to amend allowable special uses in R-1 District
- Approval of FY23 Budget
- Approval of intergovernmental agreement regarding American Water rate increase
- Variance request for side-yard setback at 401 Aspen Ct.
Upcoming Planning Zoning Commission
The St. Joseph Planning and Zoning Commission will hold three public hearings on April 21, 2022, regarding allowed special uses in the R-1 District, a special use permit application, and a side-yard setback variance. Following the hearings, the commission will vote on recommendations to the Board of Trustees, continue the Philo Bank special use permit consideration to May 19, 2022, and approve prior meeting minutes.
- Public hearing: amendment of allowed special uses in R-1 District
- Public hearing: special use permit application in R-1 District
- Public hearing: variance request to relieve side-yard setback standards in R-1 District
- Action: recommend amendments to allowable special uses in R-1 District to BOT
- Action: continue Philo Bank special use permit application until May 19, 2022
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will consider several action items including the 2023 wage schedule and various maintenance purchases. The meeting also includes discussions regarding village branding and intervention in American Water rate increases.
- Approval of FY 2023 Wage Schedule
- Purchase of trees for 2022 planting schedule
- Purchase of fireworks from American Patriot Pyro
- Purchase of materials for public parking at 2nd Street lot
- Approval of Jack-A-Slab quote for sidewalk raising
Zoning Map
This agenda item is the presentation of the Village of St. Joseph's existing zoning map, prepared by the Champaign County Regional Planning Commission on April 1, 2022. The map shows current zoning districts and street names, but no specific proposals or changes are listed. The meeting appears to be for informational review of the existing zoning layout.
- Existing zoning map dated 4/1/2022
- Zoning districts shown: R-1 through R-4 Residential, C General Commercial, CD Commercial Downtown, Industrial, Agricultural
- Corporate limits boundary and streets listed
- Prepared by Champaign County Regional Planning Commission
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will vote on an ordinance to authorize General Obligation Bonds up to $16,000,000 for waterworks, sewerage, streets, and a community building. The meeting also includes a public hearing for a zoning map update and votes on minimum wage increases and a snow route ordinance.
- Ordinance for General Obligation Bonds up to $16,000,000 for waterworks, sewerage, streets, and a community building
- Public hearing and vote on Zoning Map Update
- Approval of minimum wage increases through 2025
- Approval of Snow Route Ordinance
- Decision on renting or purchasing pickleball fencing
Upcoming Planning Zoning Commission
The Village Board will review and approve minutes from the January 20, 2022 meeting. The Board is also scheduled to consider a recommendation for a Zoning Map update and direct staff to set a hearing date for an R-1 Special Use Amendment.
- Zoning Map update discussion
- R-1 Special Use Amendment hearing date setting
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees convened a vision workshop to discuss the 2023 budget. No formal action was taken during this work session.
- 2023 Budget Work session
Board of Trustees
The St. Joseph Village Board will consider routine approvals (minutes, treasurer's report, investments, bills) and several action items, including a revised contract with Lasers Edge, a solar panel permit fee, and a park bench/equipment purchase. They will also discuss the zoning map update and minimum wage increases through 2025, and receive the 2022 community survey results.
- Revised contract with Lasers Edge (Exhibit #7)
- Solar panel permit fee amendment (Exhibit #9)
- Park bench/equipment purchase (Exhibit #8)
- Zoning map update discussion (Exhibit #6)
- Minimum wage increases through 2025 (Exhibit #10)
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will review minutes from previous meetings and approve village bills. The agenda includes decisions on field maintenance services, a license plate reader purchase, and a grant application for Safe Route to School.
- Review bids and staff recommendations for 2022 field maintenance
- Approval of License Plate Reader purchase with Champaign County Sheriff's Department
- Approval of CCRPC proposal for Safe Route to School Grant application
- Approval of addendum to contract with Champaign County Sheriff's Department
- Review of revised contract with Lasers edge
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees met for a workshop regarding funding for major projects with Clarke Dietz. No action was taken during this workshop.
- Major projects funding discussion with Clarke Dietz
Board of Trustees
The meeting consists of an executive coaching session led by management consultant Jim Arndt. The agenda focuses on team building, role clarification regarding the new Village Administrator, and discussing best practices for board operations.
- Role clarification exercise regarding the Village Administrator
- Discussion of board best practices and meeting decorum
- Review of professional development resources
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will review previous meeting minutes, financial reports, and village bills. The agenda includes discussions regarding a zoning map update and emergency snow route reviews.
- Approval of field maintenance services for 2022
- Approval of a License Plate Reader purchase in cooperation with Champaign County Sheriff’s Department
- Approval of an addendum to the contract with Champaign County Sheriff's Department
- Discussion regarding a Zoning Map update
- Review and discussion of Emergency Snow Route
Board of Trustees
The St. Joseph Village Board will consider several action items, including an ordinance regulating special events, a stormwater facility plan for Douglas Street, and the 2022 athletic field rental fee schedule. They will also discuss a zoning map update and field maintenance services at the Community Sports Complex. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes, bills, and the annual audit report.
- Ordinance 2022-02 – Regulating Special Events
- Agreement with Clarke Dietz for Douglas Street stormwater facility plan
- 2022 Athletic Field Rental Fee Schedule
- Parks Use Agreement
- SR220007 - $125,000 for infrastructure improvements/equipment
Board of Trustees
The St. Joseph Village Board will hold its regular meeting on January 11, 2022, with action items including approval of minutes, treasurer's report, investments, bills, and the annual audit. They will also discuss and decide on requiring insurance companies to submit tentative payments for demolitions, approve a facility cleaning contractor agreement, consider honorary street applications, and conduct a first review of a special events ordinance.
- Annual Audit Report presented by Matthew Morgan
- Discussion and policy decision on requiring insurance company to submit tentative payment for demolition
- Approve Facility Cleaning Contractor agreement
- Honorary Street Applications for BJ Hackler and Landers
- First review of Ordinance 2022-02 regulating special events