Edwardsville, Illinois — week of 2026-07-06 · all Edwardsville meetings

Edwardsville roundup: Council to vote on $2.2M in claims and 2027 healthcare renewal; recent committee agendas remain unpublished

Edwardsville's City Council is set to consider paying $2,244,229.07 in claims and approving the 2027 employee healthcare renewal at its July 7 meeting — the most consequential items on a packed agenda that also includes equipment purchases and fee waivers for a Habitat for Humanity home.

All recent committee meetings listed below were agenda-only; minutes have not yet been published, so no final votes are confirmed in the public record. Items described reflect what committees were scheduled to consider, not necessarily what they decided.

Public Services Committee (June 30)

The committee was scheduled to vote on several purchases and agreements:

**$177,450** purchase of a 2026 CAT 308 excavator from Fabick CAT.
**$52,002** sole-source purchase of First Due fire department software from First Due Holdings.
Waiver of building permit, water tap, and sewer tap fees for a Lewis and Clark Habitat for Humanity home at **216 Crane Street**.
Professional services agreement with Crawford, Murphy & Tilly for East College Street parking improvements.
Executive session on property acquisition under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5).

Minutes are not yet published.

Administrative & Community Services Committee (July 1)

The committee was set to hold second readings of two ordinances:

**Water Ordinance update** (Chapter 118, Article II) — includes a shift to monthly billing effective November 1, 2026, and new water connection impact fees of **$4,100** inside city limits and **$4,900** outside city limits.
**Bid Purchase Regulation** amendment (Section 2-591).

Other items: a right-of-way easement for Southwestern Electric Cooperative, Inc. on city property, and a sole-source resolution authorizing purchase of a storage container for Goshen Commons. Minutes are not yet published.

Finance Committee (July 1)

The committee was scheduled to consider the 2027 Employee Healthcare Renewal, which includes:

**21.4% increase** in medical premiums.
**1.2% increase** in dental premiums.
No change to vision or life insurance.
Total cost increase: **$919,712.75**.

Claims amounts were to be announced at the July 7 Council meeting. The committee also planned to approve minutes from its June 11 meeting, which included a development agreement amendment with Fireside Financial LLC. Minutes are not yet published.

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (July 1)

Agenda items included discussion of new Illinois eBike legislation effective 2027, planning for a July Bike Rodeo, a Bike Bus program for Fall 2026, and Goshen Market dates including a July 4 Bike Parade and a September 19 event. The committee also planned to organize subgroups for education, policy, community engagement, and marketing. Minutes are not yet published.

Cancelled meetings

**Zoning Board of Appeals** (June 22): cancelled — no new zoning, variance, or special use permit applications were received.
**Plan Commission** (July 1): cancelled — no items to discuss.

Coming up

**July 7 — City Council**: Consent agenda includes $2,244,229.07 in claims, 2027 healthcare renewal, Habitat for Humanity fee waivers, $52,002 First Due software purchase, $177,450 excavator purchase, alcohol sales bond approval for Café Birdie at 120 S Main St., and East College Street parking improvements professional services agreement. A closed session on real estate acquisition is also scheduled.
**July 7 — Board of Fire & Police Commissioners**: Closed session for final interview and background check of firefighter candidate Jacob DuRocher.
**July 7 — Recreation, Arts, & Special Events Board**: Vote on Opera Edwardsville event request for July 31; election of a new Board Chair following Janet Haroian's final meeting.
**July 8 — Historic Preservation Commission**: Recommendation to Council on Goshen Commons monument plaques; landmark application for Miriam McKinnie murals; certificates of appropriateness for 316 N Main Street (guttering) and 716 Hale Avenue (roof and fence).
**July 9 — Tourism Advisory Committee**: Review and potential approval of the FY26/27 tourism budget; discussion of tourism grants, Route 66 initiatives, and a proposed social district.

Earlier weeks

week of 2026-06-29 — Edwardsville Council to consider $2.2M in claims, excavator purchase, and healthcare renewal

Generated from official meeting agendas and minutes — every underlying document is linked from the city page. Read the primary source before you rely on a detail.