Swansea public meetings in 2023
11 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss the establishment of tax levies for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2024. The meeting includes committee reports on public works, police, fire, and building and zoning departments.
- Ordinance establishing tax levies for the fiscal year May 1, 2024, to April 30, 2025
- Discussion regarding 3755 Winward Way and 2921 Bridle Lane
- Chief's commendation to Deputy Chief Howard
- TWM Dam Assessment discussion
- Code enforcement process overview and case reporting
Planning & Zoning Board
The Board will review a report on all developments and applications considered during 2023. Members will also discuss proposed meeting dates and times for 2024.
- Review of 2023 report on developments and applications
- Planning for 2024 meeting dates and times
- Welcoming of new member Jim Riess
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to discuss personnel matters. This includes a request to hire a new Finance Manager and a closed executive session regarding employee or legal counsel matters.
- Request to hire new Finance Manager
- Closed executive session regarding employee or legal counsel personnel matters
Parks Board
The Parks Board will meet at the Norman Lehr Building to discuss Clinton Hill Park and the Santa House. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes and various new and unfinished business items.
- Clinton Hill Park discussion
- Santa House discussion
- Approval of November 11, 2023 minutes
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will review the 2023 tax levy and an ordinance regarding exterior property parking. Committees will also discuss personnel matters, code enforcement, and a stormwater permit public hearing.
- 2023 Tax Levy discussion
- Ordinance amending Municipal Code Section 150.136 regarding exterior property parking
- Public hearing for MS4 Stormwater Permit
- Request to hire Steven Johnson as New Daytime POC FF
- Pavement Management Program update
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will meet to review committee reports including a proposed ordinance to clarify residential parking standards. Discussions will also cover the 2023 tax levy, a pavement management update, and video wall project quotes.
- Proposed ordinance amending Section 150.136 regarding residential parking on improved surfaces
- 2023 Tax Levy review with a projected rate of 0.7886%
- Public Safety Committee consideration of Video Wall Project quotes
- Swearing-in of Derek Schackmann as Probationary Police Officer
- Pavement Management Program update from Jeff Reis, WWM
Parks Board
The Parks Board will discuss planning for the Halloween event and the Santa House. The board will also review a request from Larry Bragg regarding disc golf at a park and pavilion for May 4, 2024.
- Halloween Event discussion
- Clinton Hill Park discussion
- Larry Bragg disc golf request for May 4, 2024
- Santa House discussion
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will review committee reports regarding public safety, public works, and finance. Key discussions include purchasing new police vehicles, fire department gear, and sewer inspection technology.
- $131,610.00 bid for three 2023 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles
- $18,215 quotation for five sets of Globe Turnout Gear PPE
- $132,539.91 quotation for a Voyager HD Video Inspection System
- Resolution for structure demolition at 206 Clara Street #3
- Ordinance amending municipal code regarding exterior motor vehicle parking
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will review several committee reports and resolutions. Key items include contracts for structure demolitions, a stormwater improvement grant, and personnel requests.
- Demolition contract for 225 Brackett Street for $18,200.00
- Demolition contract for 314 Brackett Street for $16,200.00
- Stormwater improvement grant for Woodfield Lake Estates up to $12,000.00
- Ordinance to add Kinsella Avenue and Roclare Drive to the three-way stop schedule
- Request to hire POC Firefighter Mario Urias
Parks Board
The Parks Board will meet to discuss upcoming seasonal events and park matters. The agenda includes discussions regarding the Halloween event, Clinton Hill Park, and the Santa House.
- Halloween Event discussion
- Clinton Hill Park discussion
- Santa House discussion
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will review several committee reports and resolutions. Key discussions include wastewater treatment purchases, engineering assessments for Clinton Hills Conservation Park, and property leases.
- Lease of 1810 North Illinois Street to Happy Dog’s Grooming for $900.00 per month
- Purchase of wastewater media cloth filters from Aqua-Aerobic Systems, Inc. for $44,064.00
- Engineering service contracts for North Bridge, South Bridge, and Northern Dam in Clinton Hills
- Stormwater improvement grant for Woodfield Lake Estates HOA up to $12,000.00
- Ordinance to add Kinsella Avenue and Roclare Drive as a three-way stop intersection