Swansea, Illinois

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning & Zoning Board will consider a Request for Proposals to demolish and restore the sites at 208 Clara Street and 217 Anna Street. The agenda outlines submission requirements, insurance, bonds, and a 30‑day contract timeline with liquidated damages of $250 per day. Sealed proposals are due by 2 p.m. on August 3, 2026, and will be opened publicly at the Village Government Center.

• Demolition and restoration of the mobile home at 208 Clara Street
• Demolition and restoration of the wood‑frame residence at 217 Anna Street
• Proposal security required equal to 5% of the total proposal amount
• Performance and payment bonds each equal 100% of the contract amount
• Contract must be completed within 30 calendar days; liquidated damages $250 per day

Board of Trustees

The Swansea Board of Trustees will consider several resolutions and ordinance amendments, including authorizing a $73,000 purchase of a 2026 Ford Super Duty 4x4 Supercab with a plow attachment. The meeting also includes a testing agreement for the wastewater treatment plant and multiple code amendments covering subdivisions, vacant properties, zoning review, and automobile dealership permits. Committee reports and personnel matters will be discussed as well.

• Resolution to purchase a 2026 Ford Super Duty 4x4 Supercab plus plow attachment for $73,000 from Morrow Brothers Ford, 1242 Main Street, Greenfield, IL
• Resolution approving a testing agreement with Testing, Analysis & Control, Inc. for wastewater treatment plant services
• Ordinance No. 2028 amending Chapter 153 (Subdivisions) of the Municipal Code
• Ordinance No. 2029 amending Chapter 156 regarding registration and maintenance of vacant and foreclosing structures
• Ordinance amending Chapter 154 to require a special use permit for automobile dealerships

Planning & Zoning Board

The board will conduct two public hearings regarding amendments to Chapter 154 of the municipal code. These discussions focus on zoning review procedures and use changes in specific business districts.

• Public hearing on amending Chapter 154 regarding zoning review, violation notices, stop work orders, and certificates of zoning compliance
• Public hearing on amending Chapter 154 regarding use changes in Planned Business and Highway Business zoning districts

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning & Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on July 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM at the Swansea Government Center. The board will consider a code text amendment that would change the permitted uses in the Planned Business and Highway Business zoning districts. The board will also consider an amendment to Chapter 154 that would revise zoning review, occupancy authorization, notice of violation procedures, stop‑work orders, and eliminate certificates of zoning compliance.

• Code text amendment to modify permitted uses in the Planned Business zoning district
• Code text amendment to modify permitted uses in the Highway Business zoning district
• Amendment to Chapter 154 to change zoning review and occupancy authorization procedures
• Amendment to Chapter 154 to alter notice of violation procedures and stop‑work orders
• Amendment to Chapter 154 to eliminate certificates of zoning compliance

Planning & Zoning Board

The Business District Development and Redevelopment Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a redevelopment agreement. The discussion focuses on the use of business district funds for a flush mounted sign for Jenna Magnuson d/b/a Silver Creek Animal Hospital.

• Public hearing: Redevelopment Agreement with Jenna Magnuson d/b/a Silver Creek Animal Hospital for a flush mounted sign

Planning & Zoning Board

The Village of Swansea Business District Development and Redevelopment Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a redevelopment agreement. The agreement is between the Village and Jenna Magnuson d/b/a Silver Creek Animal Hospital.

• Redevelopment Agreement with Jenna Magnuson d/b/a Silver Creek Animal Hospital

Parks Board

The Park Board will review status updates for the Wellness series, Dracula Spectacula, and a Costume Swap. Members will discuss a new resurfacing bid for pickleball courts and potential new events including a reading night and sand volleyball opening.

• Pickleball courts resurfacing bid and TIPS cooperative purchasing program
• Dracula Spectacula event scheduled for 10/24/2026
• Costume Swap scheduled for 10/3/2026
• Proposed 'Pets & Popsicles' partnership with Humane Society or social kitchen
• Little Library for Clinton Hills request

Board of Trustees

The Swansea Board of Trustees will consider several personnel actions, including approving the Human Resource Manager job description and hiring Samantha Large. Travel requests for Ben Schloesser to the ICMA Annual Conference and Dan Thomas to the IML Conference will be reviewed. Two ordinance amendments—one to Chapter 153 Subdivisions and another to Chapter 156 on vacant and foreclosing properties—are on the agenda. The board will also vote on multiple public‑works resolutions, including a $119,419.90 price quotation from Kaeser Compressors for rebuilding wastewater‑plant blowers.

• Approve Human Resource Manager job description and hire Samantha Large
• Approve travel request for Ben Schloesser to attend ICMA Annual Conference (Oct 17‑21, 2026)
• Approve travel request for Dan Thomas to attend IML Conference (Sept 17‑19, 2026)
• Ordinance amendment to Chapter 153 Subdivisions of the Code of Ordinances
• Resolution approving $119,419.90 price quotation from Kaeser Compressors for wastewater‑plant blower rebuild

Board of Trustees

The Swansea Board of Trustees will consider a resolution to approve the final plat for the Chateaux development at Woodfield Phase 5. It will also act on a road‑closure request for the 2026 Belleville East Thanksgiving Day 5K, a $24,650 purchase of fire‑department protective gear, and an ordinance declaring a village mower surplus. The meeting includes discussion of hiring Samantha Large as Human Resource Manager and routine approval of minutes.

• Resolution approving the final plat for the Chateaux at Woodfield Phase 5
• Resolution accepting a $24,650 price quotation from Sentinel Emergency Solutions for seven sets of globe turnout gear PPE
• Approval of road‑closure request for the 2026 Belleville East Thanksgiving Day 5K on 11/26/2026
• Ordinance declaring the SCAG 61" Turf Tiger Mower as surplus personal property
• Offer letter to hire Samantha Large as the Human Resource Manager

The Board of Trustees approved the Village Board, Committee, and Executive Session Personnel minutes from June 1, 2026 after trustees identified several typographical and factual corrections. Trustee Matt Lanter raised the corrections, which the Clerk incorporated. The motion to approve the minutes was made by Trustee Brian McGuire, seconded by Trustee Brian Lewis, and passed with all ayes. Advisory board minutes were also accepted and placed on file.

• Approved June 1 Board, Committee, and Executive Session Personnel minutes with corrections (all ayes)
• Accepted advisory board minutes and placed them on file

Parks Board

The Parks Board will review several unfinished items, including event planning for the Dracula Spectacula and Costume Swap, pricing for a Movie Night rental, and a resident survey. A key agenda point is the youth archery program, which is pending a legal opinion. New business includes observations for Shranz Park and new park reservation requests.

• Youth Archery – awaiting legal opinion
• Movie Night in the park – pricing for rentals
• Dracula Spectacula (10/24/2026) – flyer prep and volunteer coordination
• Costume Swap (10/3/2026) – flyer prep, volunteer coordination, set‑up and tear‑down
• Shranz Park observations – discussion

Board of Trustees

The Village of Swansea Board of Trustees will consider two resolutions: one to purchase a new SCAG 61" Turf Tiger mower for $15,989.22, and another to award a $42,442 contract to Thouvenot, Wade & Moerchen, Inc. for design and bidding services for the FY2027 street program. The meeting also includes hiring actions for an Economic Developer and an Accounting & Payroll Specialist, as well as routine committee reports and public comment.

• Resolution authorizing purchase of a SCAG 61" Turf Tiger mower for $15,989.22 from Erb Turf & Utility Equipment, Inc., 1500 Boul Avenue
• Resolution approving a contract with Thouvenot, Wade & Moerchen, Inc., 4940 Old Collinsville Rd, for FY2027 street program design and bidding services, estimated at $42,442.00
• Hire Economic Developer position
• Request to approve job description for Accounting & Payroll Specialist
• Request to hire Belinda Thompson as Accounting & Payroll Specialist

The board approved the May 18, 2026 Board, Committee and Executive Session minutes. It also approved a travel request for Chief Blomberg and Deputy Chief Howard to attend the FBI conference, accepted the resignation of CPA Hannah Bielke, and approved the job description for an Accounting & Payroll Specialist. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved May 18, 2026 Board, Committee and Executive Session minutes (unanimous)
• Approved travel request for Chief Blomberg and Deputy Chief Howard to FBI conference ($2,414.29) (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of CPA Hannah Bielke (unanimous)
• Approved job description for Accounting & Payroll Specialist (unanimous)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will consider several ordinances, including the sale of surplus properties at 1509 N. Illinois St., 1511 N. Illinois St., and 225 Brackett St. It will also consider special use permits for a towing service at 1600 N. Illinois St. Suite B and for recreational vehicles on certain manufactured home park lots. Additional items include an amendment to Section 115.07 of the Liquor Control chapter, repeal of Chapter 155 (Voluntary Crime Free Housing), and personnel actions such as a retirement, resignations, and a hire request for a firefighter. The meeting will also approve minutes from prior meetings and receive departmental reports.

• Ordinance granting special use permit for towing service at 1600 N. Illinois St. Suite B
• Ordinances declaring surplus property at 1509 N. Illinois St., 1511 N. Illinois St., and 225 Brackett St. for sale
• Ordinance amending Section 115.07 (Liquor Control) in Chapter 115
• Ordinance repealing Chapter 155, Voluntary Crime Free Housing
• Personnel actions: retirement of Matt Koesterer (Fire Dept), resignation of Kyle Wallace, hire request for James Benitez (firefighter), resignation of Kristina Essenpreis

The Board approved the May 4 Board, Committee and Personnel minutes and the May 14 Special Meeting personnel minutes, all with unanimous votes. Trustees also accepted the Mayor’s appointment of Brian Flynn as the new Village Attorney, again unanimously. The minutes were accepted after correcting a misspelled trustee name. The Board received the final traffic‑signal study for Huntwood and Sullivan, which recommends installing signals, but no action was taken.

• Approved May 4 Board, Committee and Personnel minutes (All Ayes)
• Approved May 14 Special Meeting Executive Session Personnel minutes (All Ayes)
• Accepted Mayor's appointment of Brian Flynn as Village Attorney (All Ayes)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet to conduct business, including a scheduled executive session regarding personnel matters. Other committee reports were not requested at the time the agenda was published.

• Executive session regarding appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees or legal counsel

Planning & Zoning Board

The Village of Swansea Planning & Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on May 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM at the Swansea Government Center. The board will consider a Special Use Permit that would allow a towing service to occupy the property at 1600 N. Illinois St., Suite B. The hearing is open to the public.

• Special Use Permit for towing service at 1600 N. Illinois St., Suite B

Planning & Zoning Board

The Swansea Planning & Zoning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a Special Use Permit. The board is considering whether to allow a towing service to occupy a specific property.

• Public hearing for Special Use Permit: towing service at 1600 N. Illinois St. Suite B

Parks Board

The Swansea Parks Board will review updates on Memorial Day, the wellness series, and the Heartland Conservancy Master Plan. New proposals include an AI speaker series, a youth archery program with attached equipment costs, and a park reservation request. The meeting also includes public comment.

• Memorial Day status update
• Wellness series status update
• Heartland Conservancy Master Plan discussion
• AI speaker series and community event series proposal
• Youth Archery program with equipment cost attachment

The Parks Board approved the April 11 minutes and waived building and pavilion rental fees for Matt Lynch's AI speaker and community event series. It also approved a recommendation to consider hiring a Parks and Recreation Coordinator and to seek legal guidance for the youth archery program. Additionally, a park reservation request was approved with conditions on attendee capacity.

• Approved April 11 minutes (motion by Roy Lantry, seconded by Bob Verheyen)
• Approved waiver of pavilion fees for AI speaker series (motion by Roy Lanter, seconded by Tim Carpenter)
• Approved recommendation to consider a Parks and Recreation Coordinator position (motion by Paul Mentzer, seconded by Bob Verheyen)
• Approved park reservation request with additional facility provision

Board of Trustees

The Swansea Board of Trustees will meet to approve the hiring of a firefighter, authorize the sale of three village properties, and consider a special use permit for recreational vehicles at a manufactured home park.

• Hire Duty Crew Firefighter Alesha Hopkins
• Authorize sale of surplus properties at 1509 N. Illinois St., 1511 N. Illinois St., and 225 Brackett St.
• Ordinance to repeal Chapter 155 (Voluntary Crime Free Housing) from municipal code
• Ordinance to amend Section 115.07 regarding liquor control
• Ordinance to grant special use permit for recreational vehicles at 1, 3, and 5 Sy Dr.

The Board approved the corrected minutes from the April 20, 2026 meeting (vote 4‑0‑1). It also approved the hiring of Alesha Hopkins as a Duty Crew Firefighter at $19 per hour. A travel request for CAS Ashley Robbins to attend a state conference was approved.

• Approved April 20, 2026 Board, Committee and Executive Session minutes (4‑0‑1)
• Approved hiring of Alesha Hopkins as Duty Crew Firefighter (all Ayes)
• Approved travel request for CAS Ashley Robbins to attend conference (motion passed)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will consider the annual municipal budget for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2026. The meeting includes decisions on local ordinances, service contracts, and personnel hiring. Committees will also review a general fund analysis and public works projects.

• Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Municipal Budget
• Special Use Permit for recreational vehicles at 1, 3, and 5 Sy Dr.
• Cleaning services agreement with N&M Cleaning for the Police Department at $1,800.00 monthly
• Contract for Thompson Center roof replacement
• Request to hire a full-time CPA

The Board approved the April 6 meeting minutes and accepted the Treasurer's financial report. It approved the full‑time CPA job description, approved $338,980.77 in bills, and adopted Ordinance No. 2016 enacting the 2027 municipal budget with a 4‑1 vote. The Board also approved a $1,800‑per‑month cleaning services contract for the Police Department.

• Approved April 6 meeting minutes (all ayes)
• Accepted Treasurer's report (all ayes)
• Approved full‑time CPA job description and hiring process (all ayes)
• Approved bills totaling $338,980.77 (all ayes)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2016 – 2027 municipal budget (4‑1, Trustee Thouvenot voted no)
• Approved Resolution for $1,800/month cleaning services contract for Police Department (all ayes)