Savoy public meetings in 2022

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Savoy Village Board will hold a public hearing and then vote on an ordinance setting the annual property tax levy for fiscal year 2022-2023. Trustees will also consider a companion ordinance directing the county clerk to abate (cancel) the tax levies for all village funds. Other action items include a maintenance agreement under the Illinois Highway Code, approval of architectural renderings for a building at 405 S. Dunlap Avenue, and the annual meeting calendar.

• Ordinance 2022-O-25: Adopting the annual property tax levy for FY 2022-2023
• Ordinance 2022-O-26: Directing the county clerk to abate all village fund tax levies
• Ordinance 2022-O-27: Amending Title 5, Chapter 5.08 of the Savoy Municipal Code
• Resolution 2022-R-51: Approving a maintenance agreement under the Illinois Highway Code
• Resolution 2022-R-52: Approving architectural renderings and building materials for 405 S. Dunlap Avenue

The Board approved the annual property tax levy for fiscal year 2022-2023 and coordinated tax abatement to maintain a specific effective tax rate. Trustees also approved architectural designs for a commercial project at 405 S. Dunlap Avenue and updated liquor regulations.

• Approved Annual Property Tax Levy for fiscal year 2022-2023 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-0-26 to abate tax levies to keep effective rate at or below $0.7331 (5-0)
• Approved updated liquor regulations in Ordinance 2022-0-27 (5-0)
• Approved maintenance agreement for state motorfuel tax funding (5-0)
• Approved architectural renderings and materials for 405 S. Dunlap Avenue (5-0)
• Approved 2023 calendar of meetings for boards and commissions (4-1)
• Approved release of certain closed session meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 16, and Nov 30, 2022 (5-0)

Board of Trustees Special Meeting

The Savoy Board of Trustees and Planning Commission are holding a joint meeting to discuss the Unified Development Ordinance, a proposed set of zoning and development regulations. This is a discussion item only; no final decisions are being made.

• Unified Development Ordinance kickoff meeting

The Board of Trustees and Planning Commission held a joint special meeting to begin a comprehensive review and update of the village's subdivision, sign, fence, and zoning codes. No official votes were taken as there was not a quorum present.

Board of Trustees Special Meeting

The Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to discuss the kickoff of a Parks Master Plan. This is a discussion item only; no final decisions are expected at this meeting.

• Discussion of Parks Master Plan kickoff

The Board of Trustees held a special meeting to receive a presentation on the Parks and Master Plan project scope and objectives. Trustees participated in a SWOT analysis to identify park strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Board of Trustees will consider an ordinance to annex and rezone certain Champaign County territory to the R-5 High Density Residences zoning district. They will also vote on a resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement with the Urbana Champaign Sanitary District for sanitary sewers. Additionally, the board will receive reports from the Village Treasurer, Budget Officer, Community and Economic Development, Fire, and Parks and Recreation departments.

• Ordinance 2022-O-24: Annexation and rezoning of territory to R-5 High Density Residences
• Resolution 2022-R-50: Intergovernmental agreement with Urbana Champaign Sanitary District for sanitary sewers
• Village Treasurer's Report
• Village Budget Officer's Report
• Community and Economic Development Department Report

The Board of Trustees approved the annexation of territory and its rezoning to the R-5 High Density Residences Zoning District. Additionally, an intergovernmental agreement with the Urbana Champaign Sanitary District was approved to clarify sewer connection and annexation language.

• Approved Ordinance 2022-O-24 to annex territory and rezone to R-5 High Density Residences (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-R-50 for an intergovernmental agreement with Urbana Champaign Sanitary District (5-0)
• Approved motion to enter closed session for semi-annual review of meeting minutes (5-0)

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing to consider the proposed Downtown Redevelopment Plan and Program, the designation of the Downtown Redevelopment Project Area, and the adoption of Tax Increment Financing (TIF). Discussion items include updates from the Champaign County Sheriff's Office, Village Attorney, Public Works, and a report from Visit Champaign County. Action items include a resolution confirming an appointment to the Planning Commission.

• Public hearing on Downtown Redevelopment Plan and TIF
• Resolution 2022-R-49 confirming appointment to Planning Commission
• Champaign County Sheriff's Office update
• Village Attorney's report
• Visit Champaign County annual report

The Board of Trustees held a public hearing regarding a proposed downtown redevelopment project area plan and TIF program. No action was taken on the plan, as the Village has 90 days to decide. The Board approved the meeting minutes and confirmed one appointment to the Planning Commission.

• Approved minutes from October 5 and October 19, 2022 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-R-49 confirming an appointment to the Planning Commission (6-0)

Board of Trustees Special Meeting

The Board of Trustees will consider a resolution encouraging the Unit 4 School District to implement neighborhood schools and focus on equitable academic outcomes for Savoy students. This is the only action item on the agenda.

• Resolution 2022-R-48 urging neighborhood schools and equitable academic outcomes

The Board of Trustees approved Resolution 2022-R-48, which encourages the Unit 4 Board of Education to implement neighborhood schools and focus on equitable academic outcomes for all students. The decision followed public comments from 15 residents in support of the resolution.

• Approved Resolution 2022-R-48 encouraging Unit 4 School District to implement neighborhood schools and focus on equitable academic outcomes (6-0)

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Savoy Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to receive staff reports from the Treasurer, Budget Officer, and departments including Community & Economic Development, Fire, and Parks & Recreation. Action items include a vote on Resolution 2022-R-46 authorizing a salt purchase from Country Morton Salt, Inc. for up to $17,822, and Resolution 2022-R-47 approving expenditures for Illinois Municipal League training.

• Resolution 2022-R-46: Authorize salt purchase from Country Morton Salt, Inc. up to $17,822.00
• Resolution 2022-R-47: Approve Board of Trustees expenditures for Illinois Municipal League training
• Staff reports from Village Treasurer, Budget Officer, and Community & Economic Development, Fire, and Parks & Recreation departments

Board of Trustees Special Meeting

The Board of Trustees will meet for a special session. The agenda includes a closed session to discuss collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees.

• Closed session regarding collective negotiating matters (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2))

The Board of Trustees held a special meeting that consisted entirely of a closed session to discuss collective negotiating matters with employees. No substantive public decisions were made; the meeting was purely procedural.

• Approved closed session for collective bargaining (5-0)
• Returned to open session and adjourned without further action

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Board of Trustees will discuss reports from the Village Attorney and Champaign County Sheriff’s Office. The body is scheduled to vote on resolutions regarding a collective bargaining agreement, a site plan, and professional proposals for development and parks planning.

• Resolution 2022-R-41: Unified Development Ordinance Proposal from Houseal Lavigne
• Resolution 2022-R-42: Parks Master Plan Proposal from MSA Professional Services, Inc.
• Resolution 2022-R-44: Site Plan for 405 S. Dunlap Avenue
• Resolution 2022-R-43: Honorary Street Name and Honorary entry Sign Program
• Resolution 2022-R-40: Collective Bargaining Agreement

The Board of Trustees approved a four-year collective bargaining agreement with the Laborers' International Union of North America, Local 703, and the Southern and Central Illinois Laborers' District Council. They also accepted a proposal to create a Unified Development Ordinance, approved a Parks Master Plan proposal, adopted an honorary street name program, approved a site plan for 405 S. Dunlap Avenue, and approved reimbursements for trustees attending the IML conference. The board decided to draft a resolution regarding the Unit 4 redistricting proposal.

• Approved four-year collective bargaining agreement with laborers union (6-0)
• Accepted Houseal Lavigne proposal for Unified Development Ordinance (5-1)
• Accepted MSA Professional Service Inc. proposal for Parks Master Plan (4-2)
• Adopted Honorary Street Name and Entry Sign Program with amendments (6-0)
• Approved site plan for 405 S. Dunlap Avenue (6-0)
• Approved reimbursements for trustees attending 2022 IML Annual Conference (6-0)
• Decided to draft a resolution on Unit 4 redistricting proposal

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Board of Trustees will consider several ordinances regarding local development and municipal code amendments. Action items include a development agreement with Gismo Management, LLC and a special use permit for The Cottages at Lake Falls.

• Development Agreement with Gismo Management, LLC
• Public hearing date for the Downtown Redevelopment Project Area
• Special Use Permit for The Cottages at Lake Falls
• Amendment to Municipal Code regarding Snow Route Parking
• Capital Infrastructure Plan adoption

The Board of Trustees approved a redevelopment agreement with Gismo Management LLC for 405 S. Dunlap, set a public hearing for a downtown TIF district, and approved a special use permit for The Cottages at Lake Falls. They also amended snow route parking to include Graham and Prospect, adopted a five-year Capital Infrastructure Plan, supported a grant application for the Curtis Road Grade Separation Project, adopted a mission statement, and set trick-or-treat hours from 5-8 PM.

• Approved Ordinance 2022-O-20 redevelopment agreement with Gismo Management LLC for 405 S. Dunlap (5-1)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-O-21 setting Nov. 2 public hearing for Downtown Redevelopment TIF (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-O-22 special use permit for The Cottages at Lake Falls (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-O-23 snow route parking, amended to include Graham and Prospect (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-R-36 adopting five-year Capital Infrastructure Plan (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-R-37 supporting grant application for Curtis Road Grade Separation (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-R-38 adopting Village mission, vision, and guiding principles (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-R-39 setting trick-or-treat hours 5-8 PM (6-0)

Board of Trustees Study Session Meeting

The Board of Trustees will review a report from the Parks and Recreation Department and discuss department finances. The meeting includes a resolution to support an application for Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) funds.

• Resolution 2022-R-35 regarding Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) funds
• Parks and Recreation Department Report
• Parks and Recreation finances discussion

The Board of Trustees approved Resolution 2022-R-35, supporting the Village's application for Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) funds to expand the First Street Shared Use Path. The vote was unanimous with no nays or abstentions. During the study session, Parks and Recreation Director Nick McDuffee presented proposed rate changes for memberships, passes, and rentals, but the Board deferred action, requesting more time and additional revenue data.

• Approved Resolution 2022-R-35 supporting ITEP grant application for First Street Shared Use Path (unanimous)
• Deferred action on proposed Parks and Recreation rate changes pending further review

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Board of Trustees will consider a zoning map amendment for property on E. Church Street and updates to gas and electric franchise agreements with Ameren Illinois. The meeting also includes a vote on a professional service agreement and a purchase for emergency services.

• Zoning map amendment from I-1 Light Industrial to C-2 Neighborhood Commercial for 107 and 111 E. Church Street
• Amendment to Gas Franchise Agreement with Ameren Illinois
• Amendment to Electric Franchise Agreement with Ameren Illinois
• Professional Service Agreement with Good Energy LP
• Purchase with Municipal Emergency Services (MES) not to exceed $24,000.00

The Board of Trustees approved two ordinances amending Ameren Illinois franchise agreements, increasing gas franchise payments from $13,000 to $16,900 and electric franchise payments from $48,875 to $64,320 to account for village growth. A resolution authorizing a professional service agreement with Good Energy LP for electrical aggregation was approved 5-1. A resolution to purchase six sets of fire department turnout gear for up to $24,000 was approved, with a directive to check chemical levels first. A zoning petition for 107 and 111 E. Church Street was withdrawn by the petitioner.

• Approved Ordinance 2022-O-18 amending gas franchise with Ameren, increasing payment to $16,900 (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-O-19 amending electric franchise with Ameren, increasing payment to $64,320 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-R-33 authorizing professional service agreement with Good Energy LP (5-1, Shonkwiler nay)
• Approved Resolution 2022-R-34 authorizing up to $24,000 for fire turnout gear from MES, with chemical level check (6-0)
• Zoning petition for 107 and 111 E. Church Street withdrawn by petitioner

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Board of Trustees will review staff reports from various village departments. Action items include a zoning map amendment for Church Street and an audit proposal acceptance.

• Ordinance 2022-O-17: Zoning change from I-1 to C-2 at 107 and 111 E. Church Street
• Resolution 2022-R-32: Accepting a 6-year audit proposal from Lauterbach & Amen LLP
• Study Session: Snow Routes
• Study Session: Comprehensive Infrastructure Plan

The Board voted to table a zoning map amendment that would rezone 107 and 111 E. Church Street from Light Industrial to Neighborhood Commercial, after residents spoke against it. They also approved a six-year audit services contract with Lauterbach & Amen LLP. No other action items were decided.

• Tabled Ordinance 2022-O-17 (rezoning 107 & 111 E. Church Street) (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-R-32: six-year audit proposal from Lauterbach & Amen LLP (5-0)

Board of Trustees Study Session Meeting

The Board of Trustees will hold a study session to discuss the position of Fire Chief. This meeting is for discussion purposes rather than formal voting.

• Discussion regarding the position of Fire Chief

The Board of Trustees held a study session to discuss hiring a full-time Fire Chief. After presentations on pension funding and financial impacts, a straw poll showed consensus to direct staff to proceed with the hiring process. No formal vote was taken; the decision was a consensus direction to staff.

• Directed staff to move forward with hiring a full-time Fire Chief (consensus via straw poll)

Board of Trustees Special Meeting

The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss a staff report regarding Champaign County Crimestoppers and a staff report on goal setting. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from July 6 and July 20, 2022.

• Staff Report: Champaign County Crimestoppers
• Staff Report: Goal Setting
• Approval of July 6, 2022 and July 20, 2022 meeting minutes

The Board of Trustees held a special meeting primarily for a goal-setting workshop with consultant Jim Arndt to develop a vision statement, review the mission statement, and set organizational goals. The board also approved the minutes from the July 6 and July 20, 2022 meetings. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from July 6 and July 20, 2022 meetings (5-0)
• Held goal-setting session with Arndt and Municipal Support Inc. to develop vision, mission, and goals

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Board of Trustees will review staff reports from the treasurer, budget, economic development, and parks departments. The body will vote on a purchase for Country Arbors Nursery, Inc. and a resolution regarding highway maintenance.

• Resolution 2022-R-30: Purchase with Country Arbors Nursery, Inc. not to exceed $15,000
• Resolution 2022-R-31: Maintenance under the Illinois Highway Code

The Board of Trustees approved Resolution 2022-R-30, authorizing a purchase from Country Arbors Nursery, Inc. for up to $15,000 to plant trees for parking lot screening at the Recreation Center. An amendment to remove the arborvitae requirement along the east side failed. The Board also approved Resolution 2022-R-31 for maintenance under the Illinois Highway Code, allowing use of MFT funds for the 2022 program and initiating the bidding process.

• Approved Resolution 2022-R-30: tree purchase from Country Arbors Nursery, Inc. up to $15,000 (4-1)
• Amendment to delete arborvitae requirement along east side of Recreation Center failed (2-3)
• Approved Resolution 2022-R-31: MFT funds for 2022 maintenance program and bidding process (5-0)

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Board of Trustees will consider an ordinance to purchase territory at 107 N. Dunlap Avenue and 105 W. Main Street. Members will also review a license agreement with AT&T and a construction change order. The meeting includes reports from the Village Attorney, Public Works, and the Champaign County Sheriff’s Office.

• Ordinance 2022-O-16: Purchase of territory at 107 N. Dunlap Avenue and 105 W. Main Street
• Resolution 2022-R-28: License agreement with AT&T
• Resolution 2022-R-29: Change Order I with Cross Construction not to exceed $70,000.00

The Savoy Board of Trustees approved the purchase of 107 N. Dunlap Avenue and 105 W. Main Street for up to $1.1 million, authorized a license agreement with AT&T for fiber optic cable installation, and approved a $70,000 change order for asphalt remediation at the Burwash Park Tennis Court. All votes were 5-0 except the AT&T resolution (4-1) and the change order (4-1). The board also approved the June 15, 2022 meeting minutes.

• Approved Ordinance 2022-O-16 to purchase 107 N. Dunlap and 105 W. Main for up to $1,100,000 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-R-28 authorizing AT&T fiber optic cable license agreement (4-1, Trustee Young dissenting)
• Approved Resolution 2022-R-29 authorizing $70,000 change order with Cross Construction for Burwash Park Tennis Court asphalt (4-1, Trustee Niccum dissenting)
• Approved minutes from June 15, 2022 Board of Trustees meeting (5-0)

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Board of Trustees will review staff reports from the Treasurer, Fire, Parks and Recreation, and Community and Economic Development departments. Action items include a budget amendment for fiscal year 2022-2023 and several resolutions.

• Ordinance 2022-O-15: Budget Amendment I for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
• Resolution 2022-R-24: Agreement with Advanced Digital Inc. not to exceed $17,000.00
• Resolution 2022-R-25: Joint Funding Agreement with Illinois Department of Transportation
• Resolution 2022-R-26: Board attendance at the 2022 Illinois Municipal League Annual Conference
• Resolution 2022-R-27: Review and approval of closed session minutes and record destruction

The Board of Trustees approved all action items unanimously, including a budget amendment, a printer replacement agreement, a joint funding agreement for Curtis Road design, conference attendance, and closed session record handling. No items were denied or tabled. The board also discussed but did not vote on adopting rules of order, scheduling a future study session.

• Approved Ordinance 2022-O-15 amending FY2022-2023 budget for $19,507.02 IT projects (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-R-24 with Advanced Digital Inc. for printer replacement up to $17,000 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-R-25 joint funding agreement with IDOT for Curtis Road design, leveraging $2.5M federal funds (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-R-26 for Board attendance at 2022 IML Annual Conference (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-R-27 for closed session minutes review and record destruction (6-0)
• Approved consent items including minutes from May 4, May 18, and June 1, 2022 (6-0)

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Board of Trustees will consider resolutions to appoint members to the Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals. The body will also review service agreements for maintenance and software. Staff reports from the Treasurer, Attorney, and Public Works Department are scheduled for discussion.

• Resolution 2022-R-20: Appointments to the Planning Commission
• Resolution 2022-R-21: Appointments to the Zoning Board of Appeals
• Resolution 2022-R-22: 3-year maintenance agreement with Mattex Service Company not to exceed $40,000.00
• Resolution 2022-R-23: Annual software agreement with iWorQ Systems Inc. not to exceed $16,000.00

The Savoy Board of Trustees approved four resolutions: appointments to the Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals, a 3-year HVAC maintenance agreement with Mattex Service Company (not to exceed $40,000), and an annual software agreement with iWorQ Systems Inc. (not to exceed $16,000). The board also entered closed session to discuss real property acquisition. No public comment was made.

• Approved Resolution 2022-R-20 confirming Planning Commission appointments (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-R-21 confirming Zoning Board of Appeals appointments (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-R-22 authorizing HVAC maintenance agreement with Mattex Service Company (4-1, Niccum nay)
• Approved Resolution 2022-R-23 authorizing software agreement with iWorQ Systems Inc. (5-0)
• Moved into closed session to consider real property acquisition (5-0)

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and vote on an amendment to an annexation agreement with Carolyn Fisher, John P. Sticklen, and Loretta J. Sticklen. The meeting includes a proposal to annex and rezone approximately 11 acres of the Fisher Subdivision. Trustees will also consider funding for the Old Town Redevelopment Project Area and an agreement with Visit Champaign County.

• Ordinance 2022-O-14: Annexing and rezoning approximately 11 acres (Fisher Subdivision) to AG-1 Agricultural and R-2 Single Family Residences
• Ordinance 2022-O-13: First Amendment to Annexation Agreement with Carolyn Fisher, John P. Sticklen, and Loretta J. Sticklen
• Resolution 2022-R-18: Appropriation of funds from the Village Old Town Redevelopment Project Area Special Tax Allocation Fund
• Resolution 2022-R-19: Agreement for economic development services with Visit Champaign County
• Closed session to consider the acquisition of property

The Board of Trustees approved the annexation of approximately 11 acres of the Fisher Subdivision into the village, with portions zoned AG-1 Agricultural and R-2 Single Family Residential (Ordinance 2022-O-14, 5-0). They also approved allocating TIF funds for eligible projects (Resolution 2022-R-18, 5-0) and a $10,000 economic development services agreement with Visit Champaign County (Resolution 2022-R-19, 5-0). A motion to approve the first amendment to the annexation agreement with Carolyn Fisher and John P. and Loretta J. Sticklen (Ordinance 2022-O-13) failed for lack of a second. The board also entered closed session to consider property acquisition and review closed session minutes.

• Approved Ordinance 2022-O-14 annexing ~11 acres and rezoning to AG-1/R-2 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-R-18 appropriating TIF funds for Old Town redevelopment (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-R-19 with Visit Champaign County for economic development services, $10,000 (5-0)
• Motion to approve Ordinance 2022-O-13 (annexation agreement amendment) failed for lack of second
• Entered closed session for property acquisition and review of closed session minutes (5-0)

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Board of Trustees will conduct a regular meeting including staff reports and the approval of previous meeting minutes. Discussion items include updates from the Champaign County Sheriff’s Office, the Attorney, and the Public Works Department, as well as a Bike and Pedestrian Plan.

• Staff Report: Champaign County Sheriff’s Office Update
• Staff Report: Attorney’s Report
• Staff Report: Public Works Department Report
• Staff Report: Bike and Pedestrian Plan
• Approval of April 2022 meeting minutes

The Savoy Board of Trustees met and approved the consent agenda, which included minutes from three prior meetings. No new business was conducted. Staff provided updates on sheriff's patrols, legal matters, public works projects, and the bike and pedestrian plan.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes from April 6, 13, and 20, 2022 (6-0)

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Savoy Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the tentative FY2022-2023 budget and then consider adopting the final budget. They will also vote on several agreements, including a $3,049,950 engineering contract with Clark Dietz Engineering and a $417,727.20 construction contract with Cross Construction.

• Public hearing and adoption of FY2022-23 annual budget (Ordinance 2022-O-12)
• Engineering service agreement with Clark Dietz Engineering, not to exceed $3,049,950
• Construction agreement with Cross Construction, not to exceed $417,727.20
• Animal control service agreement with Champaign County
• Managed service agreement with AreaWide Technologies, not to exceed $51,000

Board of Trustees Study Session Meeting

The Board of Trustees will hold a study session to discuss the 2022-05 budget. No other substantive items are listed for decision or discussion.

• Discussion of 2022-05 Budget

The Board of Trustees held a study session to discuss the annual budget, receiving feedback on items like video gaming terminal fees, the Resource Officer contract, capital expenses, cannabis tax, and fire pension. No formal decisions or votes were made during this session.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during study session

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Board of Trustees will consider ordinances regarding the municipal code and a mixed-use development at 612 Clarendon Court. The meeting includes votes on IT resource purchases and funding for parks and recreation amenities.

• Ordinance 2022-O-11: Final plat and site plan for mixed-use PUD at 612 Clarendon Court
• Resolution 2022-R-10: IT resource purchase from Area-Wide Technologies Inc. up to $48,660.87
• Resolution 2022-R-11: Parks and recreation amenity purchases via GoodBuy Cooperative up to $120,535.43
• Ordinance 2022-O-10: Amendments to Administration and Personnel, Health and Safety, and Building and Construction codes
• Resolution 2022-R-09: Collateral Assignment and Security Agreement

The Board approved Ordinance 2022-O-10, adopting the 2018 International Building, Residential, Property Maintenance, Fire, Mechanical, Fuel Gas, and Existing Building Codes, plus the 2014 National Electric Code, with amendments to the open-burn regulations. The Board also approved a resolution for the Thompson development at 612 Clarendon Court without the 3,500 sq ft commercial limit, after the ordinance with the limit failed. Other approvals included a collateral assignment consent, IT purchases up to $48,660.87, and park improvements up to $120,535.43.

• Approved Ordinance 2022-O-10 adopting 2018 building codes with open-burn amendments (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-R-08 for final plat and site plan at 612 Clarendon Court without commercial area limit (5-1)
• Denied Ordinance 2022-O-11 limiting commercial area to 3,500 sq ft at 612 Clarendon Court (1-5)
• Approved Resolution 2022-R-09 consenting to collateral assignment by TBR ENT and DeWitt Bank (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-R-10 for IT purchases up to $48,660.87 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-R-11 for GoodBuy membership and park improvements up to $120,535.43 (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from March 2, 9, and 16, 2022 (6-0)

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Board of Trustees will review staff reports from the Treasurer, Community and Economic Development, Fire Department, and Parks and Recreation departments. A study session is scheduled to discuss the 2022-04 budget.

• Staff Report: Treasurer
• Staff Report: Community and Economic Development
• Staff Report: Fire Department
• Staff Report: Parks and Recreation Department
• Study Session: 2022-04 Budget Discussion

The Board of Trustees held a study session on the 2022 budget, with staff presenting a balanced budget. No action items were voted on, and no public comment was received. Department heads provided reports, including updates on the Thompson project and fire department activity.

• No action items were presented or voted on
• Study session held for budget discussion 3

Board of Trustees Study Session Meeting

The Board of Trustees will hold a study session to discuss the 2022-03 budget. No other substantive items are listed for decision or discussion.

• Study Session 2022-03 Budget Discussion 2

The Board of Trustees held a study session to discuss the 2022 budget, focusing on Parks and Recreation and Fire Department line items. No formal votes or decisions were made; the session was informational, with the Village Administrator presenting changes and answering board questions.

• No formal decisions made; budget discussion only

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Board of Trustees will consider an ordinance to abate tax levies for all Village Funds for the 2021 tax year. The meeting includes a budget amendment for the Fire Department and a budget discussion during the study session.

• Ordinance 2022-O-08: Abate tax levies for all Village Funds for tax year 2021
• Ordinance 2022-O-09: Amend the annual budget for the Fire Department
• Resolution 2022-R-07: Agreement with MagneGrip not to exceed $84,631.43
• Study Session 2022-02: Budget Discussion 1

The Board of Trustees approved three ordinances and resolutions, including a tax abatement ordinance to keep the effective property tax rate from rising above 0.7331, a budget amendment for a federal fire department grant, and a contract for a fire department exhaust removal system. The board also discussed the upcoming budget and directed staff to add an audiovisual system upgrade to the capital budget.

• Approved Ordinance 2022-0-08 to abate tax levies for all Village funds for tax year 2021 (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-0-09 amending the FY2021-2022 budget to accept federal grant funds for the Fire Department (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-R-07 authorizing an agreement with MagneGrip for an exhaust removal system, not to exceed $84,631.43 (6-0)
• Approved the Consent Agenda, including minutes from February 9 and February 16, 2022, with a correction to staff attendance (6-0)
• Directed staff to add an audiovisual (AV) project line to the capital budget for Board Room AV system upgrades

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Board of Trustees will consider an ordinance to amend the Fire Department's annual budget and a resolution to publish the official 2022 Zoning Map. The body will also discuss a cost-sharing agreement for electronics and hazardous waste collection.

• Ordinance 2022-O-07: Amending the annual budget for the Fire Department
• Resolution 2022-R-05: Approving and publishing the official 2022 Zoning Map
• Resolution 2022-R-06: Intergovernmental Agreement for residential electronics and hazardous waste collection cost-sharing with Champaign County, City of Champaign, and City of Urbana

The Savoy Board of Trustees approved three items: an ordinance amending the fire department budget to account for $17,033.17 in grant revenue and expenditures, a resolution approving and publishing the official 2022 Zoning Map, and a resolution authorizing an intergovernmental agreement for electronics and hazardous waste collections. All votes were unanimous with no abstentions. The meeting also included staff reports and a public comment.

• Approved Ordinance 2022-O-07 amending fire department budget for $17,033.17 grant (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-R-05 approving and publishing 2022 Zoning Map (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-R-06 authorizing intergovernmental agreement for electronics and hazardous waste collections (6-0)

Board of Trustees Study Session Meeting

The Board of Trustees will discuss staff reports regarding the Sheriff’s Office, Attorney, Public Works, and Building Code. The meeting includes a vote on a zoning map amendment and a resolution to confirm a Planning Commission appointment.

• Ordinance 2022-O-06: Zoning map amendment from R-2 to AG-1 at 1193 CR 1100 N
• Resolution 2022-R-04: Appointment confirmation for the Planning Commission
• Staff reports for Sheriff, Attorney, Public Works, and Building Code

The Savoy Board of Trustees held a study session and approved a zoning map amendment for a property at 1193 CR 1100 N, changing it from R-2 Single Family Residence to AG-1 Agricultural District. They also approved the consent agenda and confirmed a Planning Commission appointment. The board directed staff to continue with the adoption of new building codes as planned.

• Approved Ordinance 2022-O-06 rezoning 1193 CR 1100 N from R-2 to AG-1 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-R-04 confirming Gina Lee-Olukoya to Planning Commission (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from Jan 5, 12, 19 meetings (5-0)
• Directed staff to continue with new building code adoption and monitor state EV guidelines

Board of Trustees Special Meeting

The Board of Trustees will consider budget amendments for the General Fund and TIF Fund #1. The meeting includes a TIF overview presentation and votes on agreements with Doyle Ventures LLC and M&M Ventures Group LLC.

• Ordinance 2022-O-03: Amending the Annual Budget for the General Fund and TIF Fund #1
• Ordinance 2022-O-04: Development Agreement with Doyle Ventures LLC
• Ordinance 2022-O-05: Redevelopment Agreement with M&M Ventures Group LLC
• Resolution 2022-R-03: Contract with Teska Associates Inc.
• TIF Overview presentation by attorney Kathleen Field Orr

The Savoy Board of Trustees unanimously approved a budget amendment, two development/redevelopment agreements, and a contract for a TIF feasibility study. All votes were 6-0 with no abstentions. The board also heard reports from staff and a TIF presentation.

• Approved Ordinance 2022-O-03 amending the budget for General Fund and TIF Fund #1 (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-O-04 development agreement with Doyle Ventures LLC (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-O-05 redevelopment agreement with M&M Ventures Group LLC (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-R-03 authorizing contract with Teska Associates for TIF feasibility study (6-0)

Board of Trustees Study Session Meeting

The Board of Trustees will hold a study session to review the Stormwater Management Masterplan Update. The meeting also includes resolutions regarding highway maintenance costs and the appointment of a Village Treasurer agent for the IMRF.

• Resolution 2022-R-01: Maintenance Under the Illinois Highway Code (2022 Initial Estimate of MFT Maintenance Costs)
• Resolution 2022-R-02: Appointing the Village Treasurer as the Authorized Agent for the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
• Study Session 2022-1: Stormwater Management Masterplan Update

The Savoy Board of Trustees approved two resolutions at the study session: Resolution 2022-R-01, a preliminary Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) maintenance resolution, and Resolution 2022-R-02, appointing the Village Treasurer as the authorized IMRF agent. Both passed unanimously. The board also discussed the Stormwater Management Masterplan update, with a presentation from Farnsworth Engineering, but took no action on it.

• Approved Resolution 2022-R-01 for MFT maintenance costs (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-R-02 appointing Village Treasurer as IMRF agent (6-0)

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and vote on an amendment to an annexation agreement with R. Stan Marsh, Joyce Marsh, and Rebecca Spencer. The board will also consider annexing and rezoning approximately 16 acres for the Coyote Run Subdivision.

• Public hearing on removing Section 9 of the Annexation Agreement with R. Stan Marsh, Joyce Marsh, and Rebecca Spencer
• Ordinance 2022-O-01: Approval of second amendment to the Marsh and Spencer Annexation Agreement
• Ordinance 2022-O-02: Annexation and rezoning of approximately 16 acres to R- Single Family Residences for Coyote Run Subdivision
• Staff reports from Champaign County Sheriff’s Office, Attorney, and Public Works Department

The Savoy Board of Trustees approved two ordinances: one amending an annexation agreement to remove infrastructure connection requirements, and another annexing and rezoning the Coyote Run Subdivision (16 acres) to R-Single Family Residential. The first ordinance passed unanimously (5-0), while the second passed 5-1 with Trustee Niccum voting no. The board also approved the consent agenda for prior meeting minutes.

• Approved Ordinance 2022-O-01, second amendment to annexation agreement removing 90-day infrastructure connection requirement (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-O-02, annexing Coyote Run Subdivision (16 acres) and rezoning to R-Single Family Residential (5-1, Niccum opposed)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from December 1 and December 8, 2021 meetings (5-0)