{ "city": "Swansea", "state": "Illinois", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/swanseail.org/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-23", "upcoming": [ { "date": "2026-08-03", "body": "Planning & Zoning Board", "headline": "Village of Swansea seeks proposals for demolition and site restoration at two properties", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.swanseail.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08032026-185", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.swanseail.org/AgendaCenter" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-20", "body": "Board of Trustees", "headline": "Board to vote on $73,000 purchase of a new Ford Super Duty fire truck", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.swanseail.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07202026-192", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.swanseail.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-14", "body": "Planning & Zoning Board", "headline": "Swansea Planning & Zoning Board to hold hearings on municipal code amendments", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.swanseail.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-188", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.swanseail.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-14", "body": "Planning & Zoning Board", "headline": "Consider code amendment on permitted uses in Planned Business and Highway Business zones", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.swanseail.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-186", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.swanseail.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "Planning & Zoning Board", "headline": "Public hearing on redevelopment agreement for Silver Creek Animal Hospital sign", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.swanseail.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-189", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.swanseail.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "Planning & Zoning Board", "headline": "Public hearing on redevelopment agreement for Silver Creek Animal Hospital", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.swanseail.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-184", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.swanseail.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-11", "body": "Parks Board", "headline": "Swansea Park Board to discuss pickleball resurfacing and upcoming park events", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.swanseail.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07112026-190", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.swanseail.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-06", "body": "Board of Trustees", "headline": "Board to approve $119,419.90 contract for wastewater plant equipment", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.swanseail.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07062026-187", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.swanseail.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "Board of Trustees", "headline": "Board to approve final plat for Chateaux at Woodfield Phase 5", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.swanseail.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152026-182", "minutes_url": "https://www.swanseail.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06152026-182", "source": "https://www.swanseail.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-13", "body": "Parks Board", "headline": "Board to consider legal opinion on youth archery program", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.swanseail.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06132026-183", "minutes_url": "https://www.swanseail.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06132026-183", "source": "https://www.swanseail.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-01", "body": "Board of Trustees", "headline": "Board to approve $42,442 contract for FY2027 street design services", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.swanseail.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06012026-181", "minutes_url": "https://www.swanseail.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06012026-181", "source": "https://www.swanseail.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-18", "body": "Board of Trustees", "headline": "Board to vote on ordinances for surplus property sales and special use permits", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.swanseail.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05182026-180", "minutes_url": "https://www.swanseail.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05182026-180", "source": "https://www.swanseail.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-13", "body": "Board of Trustees", "headline": "Swansea Board of Trustees to hold special meeting on May 13", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.swanseail.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05132026-178", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.swanseail.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "Planning & Zoning Board", "headline": "Special Use Permit for towing service at 1600 N. Illinois St. considered", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.swanseail.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05122026-175", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.swanseail.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "Planning & Zoning Board", "headline": "Public hearing for towing service permit at 1600 N. Illinois St.", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.swanseail.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05122026-179", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.swanseail.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-09", "body": "Parks Board", "headline": "Board will consider a youth archery program that includes equipment costs.", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.swanseail.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05092026-177", "minutes_url": "https://www.swanseail.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05092026-177", "source": "https://www.swanseail.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-04", "body": "Board of Trustees", "headline": "Swansea trustees to vote on surplus properties and special use permits", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.swanseail.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05042026-176", "minutes_url": "https://www.swanseail.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05042026-176", "source": "https://www.swanseail.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-20", "body": "Board of Trustees", "headline": "Swansea Board of Trustees to enact Fiscal Year 2027 municipal budget", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.swanseail.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04202026-174", "minutes_url": "https://www.swanseail.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04202026-174", "source": "https://www.swanseail.org/AgendaCenter" } ] }