St. Joseph public meetings in 2025
35 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Trustees
The regularly scheduled Board of Trustees meeting for December 23, 2025, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted at this time.
- Meeting cancelled
Board of Trustees
The St. Joseph Board of Trustees will consider approving a revised ordinance adding a municipal grocery retailer's occupation tax and a grocery service tax, as requested by the Illinois Department of Revenue. They will also discuss a donation agreement with the St. Joseph Recreational Foundation and receive a progress report on the community building project. The consent agenda includes approval of bills totaling $68,449.34 and a Hartman Engineers utility management agreement.
- Approval of bills in the amount of $68,449.34
- Hartman Engineers Phase 2 Utility Management agreement
- Revised ordinance for municipal grocery retailer's occupation tax and grocery service tax
- Resolution approving donation agreement to St. Joseph Recreational Foundation
- Community building project progress report
Board of Trustees
The St. Joseph Board of Trustees will vote on a consent agenda including meeting minutes, $737,505.86 in bills, a special event permit for the Santa Run 5K, and the 2026 meeting schedule. New business includes possible approval of Catalis renewal options, discussion on joining Experience CU, and a budget discussion on the CCES Recycling Center contribution. The meeting is open to the public and streamed on YouTube.
- Approval of bills totaling $737,505.86
- Special Event Permit 2025-016 for Santa Run 5K
- Approval of 2026 Meeting Schedule
- Catalis Renewal Options contract consideration
- FY 26/27 Budget Discussion: CCES Recycling Center Contribution
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting with one main action item: considering an ordinance to solicit qualifications and confidential bids to purchase and operate the village wastewater system. The rest of the agenda is routine, including public comment, updates, and possible executive session.
- Ordinance to solicit qualifications and confidential bid proposals to purchase and operate the village wastewater system (Exhibit #1)
Board of Trustees
The St. Joseph Board of Trustees will vote on a sewer tap bid, a TIF redevelopment agreement with Trinity Acres Townhome Rentals, and 2026 health insurance renewal. They will also hear a presentation on wastewater plant projects and approve routine items like bills and meeting minutes.
- Bid to Duce Construction for sewer tap at 202 West Evergreen
- TIF redevelopment agreement with Trinity Acres Townhome Rentals, LLC
- Approval of bills totaling $856,661.91
- Resolution canceling Dec. 23 meeting and adjusting holidays
- Series 2020A and 2020B bond abatement ordinances
Board of Trustees
The St. Joseph Board of Trustees will consider approving a three-year maintenance agreement with Altorfer Power Systems and the FY 25/26 Tax Levy Ordinance. The board will also vote on consent items including bills totaling $137,501.54 and a special event permit for Holly Jolly Christmas, plus a resolution on personnel policy amendments.
- Approval of bills in the amount of $137,501.54
- Special Event Permit 2025-015 Holly Jolly Christmas
- Three-year Maintenance Agreement with Altorfer Power Systems
- FY 25/26 Tax Levy Ordinance
- Resolution authorizing Emergency Response Leave and Expectations of Privacy Personnel Policy Amendments
Board of Trustees
The St. Joseph Board of Trustees will consider approving a contract to sell a 14-acre property to P.K. Elledge Development LLC, and will also review a draft ordinance to establish an annual fee for P-3 liquor licenses. Other items include a Girl Scout community garden proposal, a gift agreement to the Recreation Foundation, and a resolution supporting a Safe Routes to School grant application.
- Sale of 14+/- acre tract at 1563 County Road 2200 E to P.K. Elledge Development LLC
- Draft ordinance to establish annual fee for P-3 Liquor License
- Approval of bills totaling $113,455.76
- Special Event Permit for Women's Club Christmas Parade
- Resolution supporting SRTS Grant Application
Board of Trustees
The St. Joseph Board of Trustees will consider several action items, including a property sale contract, road maintenance contracts, and an annual audit presentation. They will also continue discussing a proposed ordinance change to allow on-premise consumption at Jack Flash, which is tied to gaming license criteria.
- Appointment of Sam Furrer as Planning and Zoning Commission Chairman
- Approval of bills totaling $656,812.31
- Contract to sell property to P.K. Elledge Development LLC
- Oil and Chip Treatment contract to Evergreen Roadworks for $148,385.15
- Milling and Resurfacing contract to Cross Construction for $81,200.36
Board of Trustees
The St. Joseph Board of Trustees will vote on a proposed non-home rule municipal retailers' occupation tax and service occupation tax, and discuss a request to allow on-premise consumption at Jack Flash to qualify for a gaming license. The consent agenda includes approval of bills totaling $64,007.85 and other routine items.
- Ordinance 2025-015: non-home rule municipal retailers' occupation tax and service occupation tax
- Discussion of Village Code change to allow on-premise consumption at Jack Flash for gaming license
- Approval of bills in the amount of $64,007.85
- Resolution 2025-010 authorizing attendance at 2025 IML Annual Conference
- Amended application for Queen of Hearts Raffle by SJRF and ILEAS Foundation
Board of Trustees
The St. Joseph Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and consider a zoning amendment to change a parcel from R-1 Residential to Agricultural, which would allow solar farms as a special use. The board will also vote on personnel policy updates, discuss a revenue option for Parks and Recreation, and give second reading to the amended appropriations ordinance. Consent agenda items include approval of minutes, bills totaling $84,747.17, and a special event permit.
- Public hearing on Butzow application to rezone parcel from R-1 Residential to Agricultural for solar farm special use
- Approval of bills in the amount of $84,747.17
- Resolution amending personnel policies for bereavement policy updates
- Resolution adding a return-to-work policy
- Second reading of Amended Appropriations Ordinance FY25/26
Planning Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 6-0 to deny Butzow's application to rezone a parcel from R-1 Residential to Agricultural and to amend the Authorized Use Table to allow solar farms as a special use. The commission also voted 6-0 to deny the related special use application for a solar farm on the agriculturally zoned parcel. Both decisions followed a public hearing where residents raised concerns about drainage, flooding, property values, and maintenance.
- Denied rezoning of parcel at 4 Sec 14 T19NR10E from R-1 Residential to Agricultural (6-0)
- Denied amendment to Authorized Use Table to make Solar Farms a Special Use in Agricultural zoning (6-0)
- Denied special use application for a Solar Farm on the agriculturally zoned parcel (6-0)
- Approved consent agenda including July 17, 2025 minutes (6-0)
Upcoming Planning Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two related applications from Butzow. The first is to rezone a parcel from R-1 Residential to Agricultural, and the second is to allow a solar farm as a special use on that agricultural land. The commission will consider these applications for action.
- Public hearing on rezoning parcel from R-1 Residential to Agricultural
- Public hearing on special use application for a solar farm
- Parcel located at 4 Sec 14 T19NR10E and Lot pt 4 Sub of N 1/2 SE 1/4 NW 1/4 and NE 1/4 SW 1/4 NW 1/4 Sec. 14-19-10
- Consent agenda includes approval of July 17, 2025 minutes
Board of Trustees
The St. Joseph Board of Trustees will vote on several action items, including approving bills totaling $240,689.10, road maintenance resolutions, and bids for sewer and stump grinding services. They will also consider a contribution request, a first reading of an amended appropriations ordinance, and a resolution to appoint a zoning administrator and establish a community development department. The meeting includes a recognition of Lowell Suits for 38 years of service as Zoning Administrator.
- Approval of bills in the amount of $240,689.10
- Resolution for mill and resurface of South Water and West Evergreen
- Bids for sanitary sewer lateral connection at 404 East Sherman Street
- Bids for stump grinding services at various locations
- First reading of Amended Appropriations Ordinance FY25/26
Board of Trustees
The St. Joseph Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on a recommendation to deny a zoning change for 306 E Warren from R-3 Residential to C General Commercial. The board will also review a centralized fee schedule policy for the second time, approve appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission, and handle routine consent items including bill approval.
- Public hearing on Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation to deny Mohr Property Group's rezoning application for 306 E Warren
- Second review of Centralized Fee Schedule Policy
- Appointment of Gary Garrison to Planning and Zoning Commission
- Appointment of Javier Zenilpena to Planning and Zoning Commission
- Approval of bills totaling $37,960.33
Upcoming Planning Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request by Mohr Property Group to rezone 306 E Warren from R-3 Residential to C General Commercial. They will also have a first review (no action) of a request by Butzow to rezone a parcel from R-1 Residential to Agricultural. The consent agenda includes approval of the June 19, 2025 minutes.
- Public hearing: Mohr Property Group rezoning 306 E Warren from R-3 Residential to C General Commercial
- First review: Butzow rezoning request from R-1 Residential to Agricultural
- Consent agenda: Approval of June 19, 2025 minutes
Community Festival Commission
The St. Joseph Community Festival Commission is meeting to finalize the vendor list and event schedule for the upcoming festival. The agenda contains only these two old and new business items, with no other details provided.
- Finalize vendor list
- Finalize schedule
Board of Trustees
The St. Joseph Board of Trustees will vote on a centralized fee schedule policy and a special event permit for the Community Festival. They will also approve routine items including bills totaling $723,176.02. Two zoning amendment applications are scheduled for public hearings later in July and August.
- Approval of bills in the amount of $723,176.02
- Special Event Permit 2025-012 for Community Festival
- Centralized Fee Schedule Policy consideration
- Zoning Amendment Application #1 public hearings July 17 and July 29
- Zoning Amendment Application #2 public hearings tentatively August 21 and August 26
Board of Trustees
The St. Joseph Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and consider second reading of the annual appropriation ordinance for fiscal year 2025/26. They will also discuss possible bids for sports complex lighting, a voluntary annexation policy, and approve routine bills and minutes.
- Public hearing on FY25/26 annual appropriation ordinance
- Second reading of the annual appropriation ordinance for FY25/26
- Approval of bills totaling $444,657.96
- Discussion on requesting bids for light installation at Sports Complex
- Consideration of voluntary annexation policy for neighboring parcels
Upcoming Planning Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a first review of a request by Mohr Property Group to rezone a parcel at 306 E Warren from R-3 Residential to C General Commercial. The meeting also includes public comment, approval of previous minutes, and other routine procedures.
- First review of rezoning application for 306 E Warren from R-3 Residential to C General Commercial
- Approval of May 16, 2024 minutes
- Public comment period
Planning Zoning Commission
The Planning & Zoning Commission held a first review of Mohr Property Group's application to rezone 306 E Warren from R-3 Residential to C General Commercial. No decision was made; the application was scheduled for a public hearing on July 17 at 7:00 PM. The commission approved the May 16, 2024 minutes with changes.
- Approved May 16, 2024 minutes with proposed changes (unanimous)
- Scheduled public hearing for 306 E Warren rezoning application for July 17 at 7:00 PM
Board of Trustees
The St. Joseph Board of Trustees will vote on several action items, including a proposed ordinance to impose municipal grocery retailer and service taxes, approval of bills totaling $819,055.14, and purchases for AED devices, Verizon Connect services, and solar panel materials for the wastewater treatment plant. The board will also hold the first reading of the annual appropriations ordinance and consider special event permits for the 4th of July parade and pickleball tournaments.
- Ordinance to add municipal grocery retailers occupation tax and grocery service tax
- Approval of bills in the amount of $819,055.14
- Purchase of AED devices and related materials
- Services agreement with Verizon Connect
- Invoice for solar panel materials for the WWTP
Board of Trustees
The St. Joseph Board of Trustees will hear the annual audit, consider publishing an RFP for the vacant church property at 407 S. Main Street, and possibly approve an engineering agreement with Hartman LLC. They will also consider sidewalk raising proposals and approve routine bills and minutes.
- Approval of bills totaling $74,488.29
- Annual audit presented by Lauterbach and Amen
- Possible RFP for vacant church property at 407 S. Main Street
- Possible engineering agreement with Hartman LLC
- Sidewalk raising proposals
Community Festival Commission
The Community Festival Commission is meeting to discuss updates on carnival posters, vendor listings, and advertising, as well as the number and location of food trucks and parade participants. All items are listed as updates or discussion points, with no final decisions or votes specified on the agenda.
- Update on carnival posters
- Update on vendor listings
- Update on advertising
- Number of food trucks and location
- Parade participants
Board of Trustees
The St. Joseph Board of Trustees will swear in newly elected officials, approve routine consent items including $1,816,633.23 in bills, and consider bids for street, curb, gutter, and sidewalk maintenance. Three special event permits are also up for approval.
- Approval of bills totaling $1,816,633.23
- 2025 Street, Curb and Gutter, and Sidewalk maintenance Invitation to Bid documents
- Sidewalk Raising proposals
- Special Event Permit 2025-005 - Life Church CU Church Picnic
- Special Event Permit 2025-006 - SJCOC Summer in the Street
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider and vote on ordinances establishing a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district, including approving the TIF plan, designating the TIF area, and adopting the TIF. They will also vote on intergovernmental agreements with local school districts, a fire protection district, and the township/library related to the TIF. Public comment is invited.
- Ordinance 2025-009: Approving TIF Plan
- Ordinance 2025-007: Designating TIF Area
- Ordinance 2025-008: Adopting TIF
- Intergovernmental agreements with School Districts No. 169 and No. 305
- Intergovernmental agreements with St. Joseph-Stanton FPD and St. Joseph Township (and Library)
Board of Trustees
The St. Joseph Board of Trustees will review bids for street maintenance, consider sidewalk raising proposals, and vote on several items including a special event permit, a fundraiser request, and a community benefit agreement with a solar company. They will also consider an ordinance waiving extraterritorial subdivision authority for a solar project and updates to the municipal code. The board will have a second review of the FY25/26 budget.
- Approval of bills totaling $741,582.78
- Community Benefit Agreement with IL Solar St. Joseph Project1, LLC for village parks
- Ordinance waiving extraterritorial subdivision authority for solar project north of I-57
- Municipal code updates covering meeting rules, tax process, solicitor rules, and more
- Second review of FY25/26 budget
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees is holding a public hearing to consider a proposed Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district redevelopment project area, plan, and projects. No other action items are listed on the agenda; the rest of the meeting consists of routine procedural items.
- Public hearing on proposed TIF district redevelopment plan and projects
- Written objections accepted until hearing date at Village Clerk's office
- Plan available for review at Village Hall, 207 E Lincoln Street
Community Festival Commission
The St. Joseph Community Festival Commission is meeting to discuss updates on the upcoming festival, including a concert update, a performance by the SJO Show Choir, and vendor updates. The meeting will also cover attendance, approval of February meeting minutes, and setting the date for the May meeting.
- Concert update
- SJO Show Choir performance
- Vendor updates
- Set May meeting date
Board of Trustees
The St. Joseph Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting, including a first review of the FY25/26 budget and a vote on a code of ordinances update. They will also consider a fence variance request for 405 N. 8th Street and handle routine consent items. Public comment is invited.
- First review of FY25/26 budget
- Approval of bills totaling $47,057.22
- Update to the Code of Ordinances
- Fence variance request for 405 N. 8th Street
- Upcoming TIF public hearings on April 15 and April 29, 2025
Board of Trustees
The St. Joseph Board of Trustees will vote on several items, including a resolution to designate Peters Drive as an honorary street for Trooper Corey Thompsen, a revised mowing services quote, appraisal services for two properties, and a fence variance request. The board will also consider consent agenda items such as bill approvals and sidewalk cafe applications. A public hearing on a TIF-related matter is scheduled for April 15, 2025.
- Resolution establishing Peters Drive as honorary street for Trooper Corey Thompsen
- Approval of bills totaling $1,166,978.00
- Sidewalk cafe/parklet applications for El Toro and Roch's
- Revised quote for mowing services
- Fence variance request at 405 N. 8th Street
Board of Trustees
The Board will consider an honorary street designation and a minor construction alteration. The meeting also includes a review of an appraisal and the approval of various financial reports and bills.
- Approval of bills totaling $29,609.26
- Honorary Street Designation for Corey Thompsen
- Appraisal review and discussion
- Discussion of minor construction alteration
Board of Trustees
The St. Joseph Board of Trustees will consider an ordinance to schedule a public hearing for a proposed Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district, along with a special event permit and a resolution updating the wage and salary schedule. The board will also approve routine consent agenda items, including minutes and bills totaling $87,093.19. Trustee Rapp will lead a discussion on crosswalk safety.
- Ordinance to establish a public hearing date for proposed TIF district
- Special Event Permit for IBEW Annual Tournament
- Resolution updating wage and salary schedule for FY 25/26
- Approval of bills totaling $87,093.19
- Crosswalk safety discussion led by Trustee Rapp
Board of Trustees
The St. Joseph Board of Trustees will hold a public meeting on a proposed Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district, along with routine consent items and several action items including special event permits, an intergovernmental agreement, equipment purchases, and an appraisal quote. The board will also consider bids for mowing and field treatments for 2025.
- Public hearing on proposed St. Joseph TIF District
- Approval of bills totaling $1,363,772.45
- Special event permits for Thomson Memorial 5K and St. Joseph Procession of Cross
- IGA with IPWMAN reflecting 2024 bylaw changes
- Bids for mowing and field treatments for 2025
Board of Trustees
The St. Joseph Board of Trustees will vote on routine consent items, including meeting minutes and $1,077,475.14 in bills. New business includes purchasing an electronic sign and allocating MFT funds for the Elm Street Project. Old business covers bids for mowing and field treatments for 2025. The meeting is open to the public and streamed on YouTube.
- Approval of bills totaling $1,077,475.14
- Purchase of electronic sign
- Special MFT Resolution for Elm Street Project funds
- Bids for mowing and field treatments for 2025
Board of Trustees
The St. Joseph Board of Trustees will consider several action items, including an update on infrastructure projects and direction on completing a drainage connection to DD6, a request to waive subdivision rights within the EJB for the Frick Subdivision, and approval of an intergovernmental agreement with CCGIS. The board will also announce a TIF public meeting for February 11, 2025, and select a village representative to the JRB. Consent agenda items include approval of minutes, treasurer's report, investment recommendations, and bills totaling $113,066.79.
- Approval of bills in the amount of $113,066.79
- Infrastructure projects update and direction on completing drainage connection to DD6
- Consideration of waiving subdivision rights within the EJB - Frick Subdivision request
- Approval of IGA between CCGIS and Village of St Joseph
- TIF Public Meeting Announcement - February 11, 2025, and selection of Village representative to JRB