St. Joseph public meetings in 2023
26 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Trustees
The St. Joseph Board of Trustees will meet to consider several action items, including accepting a gift of real estate, adding gas/electric service to the wastewater treatment plant, and adding a Cedar Drive entrance off Highway 150. They will also discuss an economic development update, a hotel feasibility study, and a continued public hearing on a special use application for storage units in a commercial district. The consent agenda includes approval of bills totaling $65,514.45 and bond abatement ordinances.
- Approval of bills in the amount of $65,514.45
- Consideration of acceptance of a gift of real estate for the Village
- Adding gas/electric service to WWTP
- Adding Cedar Drive entrance off of HWY 150
- Public hearing continued: Special Use Application - Storage Units in Commercial District
Upcoming Planning Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission is meeting to consider a continued hearing on a special use permit for storage units in a commercial district. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes. No other new business is listed.
- Continued hearing on special use permit for storage units in commercial district
- Approval of November 16, 2023, meeting minutes
Board of Trustees
The St. Joseph Board of Trustees will consider several action items, including a proposal from Cross County for a sports complex, a service contract with the Champaign County Sheriff's Department, renewal of health and dental coverage, purchase of a salt spreader, and a business grant for 2024. They will also continue a public hearing on a special use application for storage units in a commercial district. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes and bills totaling $1,139,641.82.
- Cross County proposal for sports complex
- Service contract with Champaign County Sheriff's Department
- Renewal of health and dental coverage
- Purchase of salt spreader
- Approval of bills totaling $1,139,641.82
Planning Zoning Commission
The Planning & Zoning Commission voted to continue the public hearing for Sandpiper Holdings' special use permit for a connected storage unit facility in the commercial district until November 30 at 7:00 p.m., citing confusion about the proposal. The Commission also approved the October 19 minutes with corrections and directed the Village Administrator to revise the business grant program with specific changes.
- Approved October 19, 2023 minutes with corrections (unanimous)
- Continued storage unit special use hearing to Nov. 30 at 7:00 p.m.
- Directed grant program revisions: disqualify prior-year awardees and incomplete applications
- Eliminated Jobs creation and retention scoring category from grant scoring sheet
Upcoming Planning Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a special use permit for storage units in a commercial district, and will also review and discuss a business grant. The meeting includes routine items like approving previous minutes and public comment.
- Special Use Permit Public Hearing - Storage Units in Commercial district
- Business Grant Review and Discussion
- Approval of October 19th, 2023 minutes
Board of Trustees
The St. Joseph Board of Trustees will vote on several action items, including annexing a property, approving a storm sewer improvement bid, and setting the tax levy. The board will also consider a development RFP, a purchase agreement, and an ordinance on Illinois' paid leave law, along with routine consent agenda items.
- Annexation of 1563 CR 2200 E into the Village
- Approval or rejection of Elm Street Outfall Storm Sewer Improvements bid
- Authorization of purchase agreement for 901 N. Third
- Ordinance regarding Illinois paid leave for all workers act
- Tax Levy Ordinance
Board of Trustees
The St. Joseph Board of Trustees will consider approving a bid for the Elm Street Outfall Storm Sewer Improvements, renew general liability insurance, and appoint Diana Foltz as P&Z Commission chairperson. They will also approve bills totaling $115,666.37 and receive a presentation on community solar.
- Approval or rejection of Elm Street Outfall Storm Sewer Improvements bid
- Renewal of General Liability insurance with iMLRMA
- Appointment of Diana Foltz as Chairperson of P&Z Commission
- Approval of bills in the amount of $115,666.37
- Community Solar Presentation
Upcoming Planning Zoning Commission
The St. Joseph Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting on October 19, 2023, at 7:00 PM. The main action item is a special use permit request for storage units in a commercial district. The commission will also review and discuss a business grant. Public comment is available.
- Special use permit request for storage units in commercial district (Exhibit #1)
- Business grant review and discussion
Planning Zoning Commission
The Planning & Zoning Commission reviewed a special use permit application from Sand Piper Holdings for storage units along HWY-150 but did not approve it. The Commission requested additional information, including details on restrooms, unit quality, property owner sign-off, climate control, paving, and traffic impact, and scheduled a public hearing for November 16 at 7:00pm. No other substantive decisions were made; the Commission also discussed a business grant program and deferred further review to the next meeting.
- Special use permit for storage units tabled pending additional information
- Public hearing scheduled for November 16 at 7:00pm on storage unit permit
- Business grant program discussion deferred to November meeting
Board of Trustees
The St. Joseph Board of Trustees will appoint Angela Page and Matt Wolfersberger as trustees, approve routine consent agenda items including meeting minutes, the treasurer's report, investment recommendations, and bills totaling $64,949.90, and hear a presentation from Experience CU. No old business is listed, and no executive session is scheduled.
- Appointment of Angela Page and Matt Wolfersberger as Trustees
- Approval of bills in the amount of $64,949.90
- Approval of meeting minutes from August 22 and September 26, 2023
- Treasurer's Report and Investment Recommendations for October 2023
- Presentation by Experience CU (Jayne DeLuce)
Board of Trustees
The St. Joseph Board of Trustees will consider several action items, including a loan agreement with Philo Exchange Bank, a resolution supporting a Safe Routes to School grant application, and approval of bills totaling $26,172.57. They will also hold the first reading of a budget appropriations amendment and discuss membership in Experience Champaign Urbana. The meeting includes routine consent agenda items and public comment.
- Ordinance authorizing loan agreement with Philo Exchange Bank
- First reading of 2023/2024 Budget Appropriations Amendment
- Resolution in support of Safe Routes to School Grant Application
- Approval of bills in the amount of $26,172.57
- Experience Champaign Urbana Membership Discussion
Board of Trustees
The St. Joseph Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting, covering consent agenda items including approval of bills totaling $244,341.38, and old business such as a storage unit presentation and approval of a TIF consultant. New business includes a Christmas lights contract, a special event permit, and truck acquisition from an insurance claim. The meeting is open to the public and streamed on YouTube.
- Approval of bills in the amount of $244,341.38
- Approval of TIF Consultant – Jacob and Klein
- Christmas Lights contract approval
- Special event permit application
- Truck Acquisition as a result of insurance loss claim
Board of Trustees
The St. Joseph Village Board will hold its regular meeting on August 8, 2023, covering routine approvals (minutes, treasurer's report, bills) and several action items. Key discussions include a decision on whether to purchase or lease a solar array for the wastewater treatment plant, a strategic planning presentation, and retail recruitment efforts. The board will also vote on multiple service agreements and an ordinance for a land purchase.
- WWTP Solar Array decision: Purchase vs Lease
- Bills totaling $102,493.70
- Ordinance approving land purchase agreement
- Authorizing Illinois Municipal Funds E-Pay
- Amending number of T2 liquor license special events per calendar year
Community Festival Commission
The Community Festival Commission met to finalize details for the upcoming festival, including the parade route, vendor setup, and last-minute schedule changes. Members discussed delaying rides for a special honor guard performance, a band change for Saturday, and moving Gallo Dance to Friday. They also reviewed advertising efforts, including radio commercials and Facebook promotion, and logistics such as garbage service and lighting donations.
- Parade route: line up at middle school, take Peters, right on Fifth, left on Evergreen, right on Main, left on Grand, stopping at high school
- Delaying rides on Saturday for special honor guard performance honoring 3 families
- Advertising: over 270 radio commercials and Facebook ads
- Sunbelt donated lights; one rented from Midwest
- Garbage: 15-20 totes and a 4-yard dumpster
Board of Trustees
The St. Joseph Village Board will consider several action items, including approving bills totaling $31,681.67, special event permits, a minor subdivision, and a proposal for a Safe Routes to School grant application. They will also discuss whether to lease or purchase a solar array for the wastewater treatment plant, and may enter executive session to discuss real property lease and employee matters.
- Approve bills totaling $31,681.67
- Special event permits for Balloon Festival, SJO5K, and Wine Run 5K
- Clement Minor Subdivision Resolution
- Proposal from CCRPC for Safe Routes to School grant application
- Discussion on WWTP solar array: purchase vs lease
Board of Trustees
The St. Joseph Village Board will consider several action items, including approving bills totaling $39,649.33, a special event permit for a pickleball tournament, and the FY2023/2024 Appropriations Ordinance. The board will also discuss a solar array for the wastewater treatment plant and a storage unit proposal. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval and public comment.
- Approve bills in the amount of $39,649.33
- Special Event Permit for St. Joseph Pickleball Tournament
- FY2023/2024 Appropriations Ordinance
- WWTP Solar Array discussion
- Storage Unit Proposal
Board of Trustees
The St. Joseph Village Board will consider routine approvals including minutes, treasurer's report, investments, and bills totaling $81,137.55. They will also vote on purchasing a John Deere 1025R tractor for $25,190.57 and a GIS implementation proposal from Clark Dietz. A discussion on a WWTP solar array is scheduled.
- Approve bills of $81,137.55
- Purchase John Deere 1025R for $25,190.57
- Approve Clark Dietz GIS implementation proposal
- Discuss WWTP solar array
Board of Trustees
The St. Joseph Board of Trustees will vote on routine approvals including meeting minutes, treasurer's report, investments, and bills totaling $88,329.26. New business includes purchasing trees for 2023, selecting an audit firm and accounting services, accepting bids for street and sidewalk improvements, approving a lot split at 509 S Water St., and disposing of surplus property. The board will also consider a resolution for motor fuel tax funds and purchase a light bar and toolbox.
- Approval of bills totaling $88,329.26
- Bid approval for streets, sidewalks, curb and gutter improvements for FY 23/24
- Lot split approval at 509 S Water St.
- Resolution for disposal of surplus property
- Tree purchases for 2023
Board of Trustees
The St. Joseph Board of Trustees will consider approving the FY23/24 budget, bills totaling $122,295.22, and several permits and agreements, including a 4th of July parade permit, parklet renewals, and a sheriff's department contract extension. They will also discuss the Fall Festival, a swimming pool fence, and special event liquor licenses.
- Approve bills of $122,295.22
- Adopt FY23/24 budget and prepare appropriations ordinance
- Approve special event permit for 4th of July Parade
- Approve parklet renewals for Roch's Place and El Toro
- Approve $7,500 for Maxey 22' trailer and sell current trailer
Upcoming Planning Zoning Commission
The St. Joseph Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to approve prior meeting minutes and review and score a business grant application, with a motion to recommend the grant as proposed or with suggested edits. The agenda contains no other substantive items.
- Review and approve minutes from February 16th, 2023, and October 27th, 2022
- Review and score a Business Grant application
- Motion to recommend Business Grant as proposed or with suggested edits
Board of Trustees
The St. Joseph Village Board will hold its regular meeting, covering routine approvals and budget discussions. Key items include the first budget conversation on Public Works storage needs, the sixth on street/sidewalk maintenance bids, and a first reading of an intergovernmental agreement with St. Joseph-Ogden High School. The board will also vote on bills totaling $47,500.28 and a sidewalk raising bid.
- Approve bills of $47,500.28
- FY23/24 Budget Conversation #1: Public Works storage needs
- FY23/24 Budget Conversation #6: 2023 street, sidewalk, curb and gutter maintenance invitation to bid
- FY23/24 Budget Conversation #7: Sidewalk raising quotes
- First reading of intergovernmental agreement with SJOHS
Board of Trustees
The Village Board will review and vote on routine items including meeting minutes and bills totaling $56,393.81, plus a motion to purchase downtown bike racks. They will also hold the first of several budget conversations covering public works storage, vehicle/equipment replacement, and high school athletic improvements, and discuss a solar installation at the wastewater treatment plant. An executive session is scheduled to discuss employee compensation and performance.
- Approve bills in the amount of $56,393.81
- Purchase downtown bike racks
- Solar installation at WWTP
- FY23/24 budget conversations: Public Works storage, vehicle/equipment replacement, HS athletic improvements
- Executive session on employee compensation and performance
Upcoming Planning Zoning Commission
The St. Joseph Planning and Zoning Commission is meeting to approve prior meeting minutes and to review and score a business grant application. The commission will vote on whether to recommend the grant as proposed or with suggested edits.
- Review and approve October 27, 2022 meeting minutes
- Review and score a Business Grant application
- Motion to recommend Business Grant as proposed or with edits
Board of Trustees
The St. Joseph Village Board will hold its regular meeting, taking action on several items including approving bills, a sports complex field maintenance bid, a park use agreement amendment, equipment purchases, and a Flock license plate reader camera subscription. The board will also discuss the Northern Sewer Utility Expansion and begin budget conversations for FY23/24, including public works storage and vehicle/equipment replacement.
- Approve bills totaling $84,706.10
- Award Sports Complex field maintenance bid
- Amend Park Use Agreement to incentivize early scheduling
- Purchase grapple bucket for skid steer and sell/trade-in Farmall 100 C
- Approve Flock Camera annual subscription
Board of Trustees
The St. Joseph Village Board will hold its regular meeting, approving minutes and bills, and beginning budget conversations for FY23/24. Key items include setting a maximum wage increase percentage, discussing vehicle/equipment replacement funding, and a general discussion on self-storage units in commercial districts. The board will also enter executive session to discuss employee compensation and performance.
- Approval of bills totaling $44,980.77
- Motion to set maximum wage increase percentage for FY23/24
- Discussion on self-storage units in Commercial districts
- Budget conversation on Public Works Department storage needs
- Budget conversation on vehicle/equipment replacement funding
Board of Trustees
The St. Joseph Village Board will hold its regular meeting, covering routine approvals of minutes, treasurer's report, investments, and bills totaling $112,252.90. They will also discuss and potentially approve the annual audit, a special event permit for IBEW, spring clean-up costs, and bond abatements for Series 2020A and 2020B, along with starting budget conversations for FY23/24.
- Approval of bills in the amount of $112,252.90
- Acceptance of Annual Audit
- Approval of Special Event Permit for IBEW
- Approval of Ordinance Abating Bond Series 2020A and 2020B
- FY23/24 Budget Conversation #1 – Public Works Department Storage needs