Fairbury boards to review budgets, property conveyances, and infrastructure repairs this week
No official actions were taken at the City Library Board’s July 1 meeting, as its minutes have not yet been published. The board met to review the proposed 2026-2027 budget and consider appointing Teresa Sammartano to the board, but no votes are recorded. This week, three city boards will hold meetings: the City Council and Public Works Committee on July 7, and the Landbank Committee on July 8.
Recent meeting
City Library Board (July 1)
The board reviewed the proposed 2026-2027 budget and discussed a potential appointment of Teresa Sammartano. The agenda did not include any action items, and minutes are pending.
Upcoming meetings
City Council (July 7)
The council will consider several Public Works recommendations:
- Replacing the wastewater treatment plant roof.
- Closing D Street between 5th and 6th streets on August 15 for an event.
- Replacing tin roofing at 117 W 3rd Street.
- Approving a service agreement with Ozcobot, LLC.
- Entering a pole attachment agreement with Jefferson County.
Public Works Committee (July 7)
The committee will discuss and recommend action on:
- Closing D Street for a Hometown Beginnings Childcare event.
- Replacing the roof at 117 W 3rd Street.
- A pole attachment agreement with Jefferson County.
- A service agreement with Ozcobot, LLC.
- Replacing the wastewater treatment plant roof.
Landbank Committee (July 8)
The South Jefferson Land Bank Board will vote on:
- Conveying properties at 307 and 311 7th Street, Fairbury.
- Earned Credit Acquisition Program applications for 1014 A Street and 1006 4th Street, both submitted by Jason Berkenmeier.
- Approving May 2026 minutes and monthly reports and claims.
Coming up
All meetings are open to the public. The City Council and Public Works Committee meet July 7; the Landbank Committee meets July 8. Check the city website for times and locations.
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.