Avon meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Avon Council approves bond for Lennar HOPA 2; stormwater, redevelopment boards act

The Avon Town Council approved a bond ordinance for the Lennar HOPA 2 project, and the Redevelopment Commission approved an agreement for the same project, among other decisions at recent meetings. The council also introduced the 2027 budget, while the Stormwater Utility board adopted a resolution and the Board of Zoning Appeals approved a drive-through exception.

Town Council

The council met Aug. 13 and approved the consent agenda, including the check register and minutes from July 23, by 5-0 votes. It also passed the final reading of Ordinance 2026-10, which authorizes Bond Series 2026B (Lennar HOPA 2), by a 5-0 vote. The 2027 budget was introduced with estimates by fund, but no vote was taken. Department updates included ongoing construction projects and a $50,800 stormwater bid that will be discussed by the Storm Board.

Stormwater Utility

The Stormwater Utility board met Aug. 12 and approved the July 8, 2026 minutes and adopted Resolution 2026-01, both by 2-0 votes. The board also approved a list of invoices and refunds, including payments to Artistic Touch, Gemini, Holzknecht, Inferno Designs, Mink Excavating, and US Hydrovac, as well as refunds to 317Church and French. No public comment was made.

Redevelopment Commission

The Redevelopment Commission met Aug. 17 and approved the FSG Agreement for the Lennar HOPA Project by a 5-0 vote. It also approved the July 20, 2026 minutes with changes (4-0) and approved invoices (4-0). The 2027 budget was introduced and discussed, and the Avon Logistics Phase 2 Bond was discussed but no action was taken.

Redevelopment Authority

The Redevelopment Authority met Aug. 17 and approved the July 20, 2026 minutes (3-0) and invoices from American Structurepoint, Garmong, and Veridus Group (3-0). The meeting was largely procedural.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals met Aug. 18 and approved a special exception for a drive-through facility at 10240 East U.S. Highway 36, subject to the adopted findings of fact and substantial compliance with the site plan. The motion passed 4-0. The board also approved the July 21, 2026 minutes (4-0).

Police Merit Board

The Police Merit Board met Aug. 10 with an agenda that included approving previous minutes, removing candidates from the hiring list, and making final conditional job offers. No minutes have been published yet, so no decisions are confirmed.

Work Session

The Town Council held a work session Aug. 13 to discuss amending the municipal election schedule, a TIF district for Chicago Industrial, and a sustainability analysis. No formal votes were taken.

Coming up

• **Advisory Plan Commission** – Aug. 24: Review of a new indoor recreation building for Nirvana Sports (with waivers), a parking lot expansion for Misty Eyes Animal Center, and a replat for Radiant Bible Church.
• **Town Council** – Aug. 27: Introduction of a mixed-use zoning amendment for Grand Properties Management, presentation of the 2027 General Fund budget, and introduction of ordinances to create a building and construction fund and amend speed limits.

Avon Council approves bond ordinance for Lennar HOPA 2 project

The Avon Town Council on Aug. 13 approved the final reading of Ordinance 2026-10, authorizing Bond Series 2026B for the Lennar HOPA 2 project, by a 5-0 vote. The council also approved the check register for Aug. 13 and the minutes from July 23, both by 5-0 votes. The 2027 budget was introduced with estimates by fund, but no vote was taken.

Town Council actions

The council's consent agenda passed without discussion, according to the official minutes. The bond ordinance authorizes a new debt issuance tied to the Lennar HOPA 2 development. No dollar amount for the bond was listed in the minutes. The council also heard department updates, including ongoing construction projects and a $50,800 stormwater bid that was referred to the Stormwater Board for discussion.

Stormwater Utility

The Avon Stormwater Utility board met Aug. 12 and approved the July 8 minutes and adopted Resolution 2026-01, both by 2-0 votes. The board also approved a list of invoices and refunds, including payments to Artistic Touch, Gemini, Holzknecht, Inferno Designs, Mink Excavating, and US Hydrovac, as well as refunds to 317Church and French. No public comment was made, and the meeting adjourned at 6:00 PM.

Police Merit Board

The Police Merit Board met Aug. 10 on an agenda-only basis. The agenda included approval of previous minutes, a request to remove candidates from the hiring list, and a request for final conditional job offers to candidates. No minutes have been published, so no decisions are confirmed.

Town Council work session

On Aug. 13, the council held a work session to discuss amending the municipal election schedule, a TIF district for Chicago Industrial (listed as "Avon Logistice TIF Bone #2"), and a sustainability analysis presented by Greg Guerrataz. No formal votes were scheduled; these were discussion items only.

Coming up

• **Redevelopment Commission** – Aug. 17, 2026. Agenda includes introduction of the 2027 budget with CIP and TIF forms, discussion of a potential bond for the Avon Logistics Phase 2 project, and a proposed agreement with FSG for the Lennar HOPA project involving economic development revenue bonds. Routine approvals of minutes and invoices are also listed.
• **Redevelopment Authority** – Aug. 17, 2026. Largely procedural: approval of minutes, invoices from American Structurepoint, Garmong, and Veridus Group, and review of bond statements.
• **Board of Zoning Appeals** – Aug. 18, 2026. Public hearing on a special exception request for a drive-through at 7 Brew Shiloh, 10240 East U.S. Highway 36 (NW corner of US 36 and Shiloh Crossing Drive). Petitioner: Keith Stark/ACTIVUSRE by Banning Engineering. The board will also approve minutes from July 21.

Avon boards weigh bonds, sewer quote, and zoning findings in late-July meetings

Avon's town boards and commissions held four meetings between July 20 and July 23, 2026, covering bond authorizations, a sanitary sewer connection at Foundation Park, and adoption of zoning findings. Minutes have not yet been published for any of the meetings, so only agenda items can be confirmed — no final votes or outcomes are available in the record.

Town Council considers Foundation Park sewer and Bond Series 2026B

The Avon Town Council met July 23 with two items on its agenda: awarding a quote for a sanitary sewer connection at Foundation Park, and the introduction of Ordinance 2026-10, which would authorize Bond Series 2026B for Lennar HOPA 2.

Because only the agenda is available, it is not yet confirmed whether the council awarded the sewer quote or whether the ordinance was introduced. No dollar amounts for the sewer quote or the bond series appear in the provided agenda materials.

Redevelopment Commission reviews TIF bonds and Civic Center fee amendment

The Redevelopment Commission met July 20. Agenda items included approval of June 15, 2026 minutes and review of invoices from four firms: CrossRoad Engineers, PMC, United Consulting, and Williams Creek Management.

New business listed three items:

• A fee amendment for American Structurepoint related to the Civic Center.
• Resolution 2026-04, concerning a TIF pledge for HOPA 2 bonds.
• A discussion regarding Avon Logistics Center TIF Bond #2.

No vote tallies, dollar figures, or outcomes are available, as minutes have not been published.

Redevelopment Authority takes up bond statements and vendor invoices

The Redevelopment Authority also met July 20. Its agenda called for approving June 15, 2026 minutes, reviewing bond statements, and considering invoices from three vendors: American Structurepoint, Garmong, and Veridus Group.

As with the other meetings, only the agenda is available. Whether the invoices were approved or the bond statements reviewed cannot be confirmed from the record.

Board of Zoning Appeals set to adopt findings for two cases

The Board of Zoning Appeals met July 21. The agenda included adoption of findings of fact for two cases carried over as old business:

• VAR 26-03: Wright's Gymnastics
• SE 26-01: Wash N Roll

The board was also scheduled to approve June 16, 2026 minutes and hold a public comment period for non-hearing items. No findings text or vote counts are available in the provided materials.

What this means for residents

Several items on these agendas involve public financing tools — TIF bonds and a new bond series — that can affect how redevelopment revenue is allocated and how infrastructure projects like the Foundation Park sewer connection are funded. The zoning findings for Wright's Gymnastics and Wash N Roll, once adopted, determine whether those businesses can proceed with their requested variances or special exceptions. Residents seeking confirmed outcomes should watch for published minutes from each body.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days (August 3–17, 2026) in the provided data.

Avon Council Approves County Road Transfers; Stormwater Board Pays Vendor Invoices

The Avon Town Council approved the transfer of County Road 525 East and the relinquishment of a portion of County Road 100 South on July 9, 2026, both by 4-0 votes. The council also approved nominees for the Recreation Impact Fee Advisory Board and adopted its July 9 check register.

Town Council — July 9

The council passed Resolution 2026-19, a memorandum of agreement and transfer of County Road 525 East, and Resolution 2026-20, accepting relinquishment of a portion of County Road 100 South. Both passed 4-0.

Additional 4-0 approvals covered the Recreation Impact Fee Advisory Board nominees, the June 25 executive session memoranda, the June 25 meeting minutes, a waiver of conflict of interest, and the July 9 check register.

Town Council Work Session — July 9

The council held a discussion-only work session on the 2027 budget calendar and capital improvement plan (CIP). Topics included the 2026 Local Income Tax (LIT) special distribution, updates on the Civic Center, a mural, the AVON sculpture, and park projects. Trail connections discussed were 150 S to High School, WLC Trail to MAP, and 525 E connection to Riverwalk. Properties discussed included Easton Grey and Nehemiah. No final decisions were expected; minutes have not yet been published.

Stormwater Utility Board — July 8

The Stormwater Utility Board approved minutes from its June 17, 2026, meeting by a 3-0 vote. The board authorized payments for Holzknecht invoices 10079 and 101100, and US Hydrovac invoice 23544 O.

Coming Up

• **July 20 — Redevelopment Authority:** Will review bond statements and consider invoices from American Structurepoint, Garmong, and Veridus Group. Minutes from June 15 are up for approval.
• **July 20 — Redevelopment Commission:** Will review invoices from CrossRoad Engineers, PMC, United Consulting, and Williams Creek Management. New business includes a Structurepoint fee amendment for the Civic Center, Resolution 2026-04 on TIF Pledge HOPA 2 Bonds, and discussion of the Avon Logistics Center TIF Bond #2.
• **July 21 — Board of Zoning Appeals:** Will consider adopting findings of fact for VAR 26-03 (Wright's Gymnastics) and SE 26-01 (Wash N Roll), plus approval of June 16 minutes.
• **July 23 — Town Council:** Will discuss awarding a quote for a sanitary sewer connection at Foundation Park and introduce Ordinance 2026-10, authorizing Bond Series 2026B for Lennar HOPA 2.

Avon Council approves road transfers; Stormwater Board pays invoices

The Avon Town Council approved the transfer of County Road 525 East and the relinquishment of a portion of County Road 100 South on July 9, 2026, both by 4-0 votes, along with a check register and several administrative items. The same night, council members discussed the 2027 budget, capital improvement plan, and trail projects in a work session where no final decisions were made. Earlier in the week, the Stormwater Utility Board approved June meeting minutes and three service invoices.

Town Council — July 9, 2026

The council passed all listed items 4-0, according to official minutes.

Road actions:

• Resolution 2026-19: Memorandum Of Agreement And Transfer Of County Road 525 East — approved 4-0.
• Resolution 2026-20: Accepting Relinquishment Of A Portion Of County Road 100 South — approved 4-0.

Other approved items:

• Recreation Impact Fee Advisory Board nominees — 4-0.
• July 9, 2026 Check Register — 4-0.
• June 25, 2026 Executive Session Memoranda — 4-0.
• June 25, 2026 meeting minutes — 4-0.
• Waiver Of Conflict Of Interest — 4-0.

The minutes do not specify the names of the Recreation Impact Fee Advisory Board nominees, the dollar total of the check register, or the subject of the conflict-of-interest waiver.

Council Work Session — July 9, 2026

The council held a work session the same evening to discuss items but took no final votes. Minutes have not yet been published; the following topics are listed on the agenda.

Budget and finance:

• 2027 budget calendar and capital improvement plan (CIP) review.
• 2026 Local Income Tax (LIT) special distribution.

Parks and facilities:

• Foundation Park sanitary sewer and park land updates.
• Civic Center, mural, and AVON sculpture updates.

Trails:

• 150 S connection to High School.
• WLC Trail to MAP.
• 525 E connection to Riverwalk.

Properties:

• Easton Grey and Nehemiah property discussions.

Because this was a discussion-only meeting, no outcomes were recorded.

Stormwater Utility Board — July 8, 2026

The board approved the minutes from its June 17, 2026, meeting on a 3-0 vote and authorized payment of three service invoices:

• Holzknecht Invoice 10079.
• Holzknecht Invoice 101100.
• US Hydrovac Invoice 23544 O.

The minutes do not list dollar amounts for the invoices.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days, according to the available agenda data. Residents should check the Town of Avon's official calendar for any meetings added after this report.

Avon Town Council Appoints New Redevelopment Commission Member; Subdivision, Recreation Center Proposals Heard

The Avon Town Council on June 25 appointed Shelby Farthing to the Redevelopment Commission in a 5-0 vote. The council also approved a property damage release, the June check register, and previous meeting minutes. Meanwhile, the Advisory Plan Commission on June 22 considered preliminary plans for a new residential subdivision and a proposed indoor recreation building, though no votes were taken.

Town Council Actions (June 25)

The council voted unanimously (5-0) to appoint Shelby Farthing to the Redevelopment Commission. A property damage release was also approved 5-0. The council ratified the June 25 check register, the June 11 work session memoranda, and the June 11 meeting minutes, all by 5-0 votes. An employee recognition item was moved to the July 9 meeting. Additionally, two new police officers were sworn in.

Advisory Plan Commission (June 22)

The Plan Commission met June 22 to discuss a preliminary plat for Fairwood Section 5, which would divide 10.6 acres at 2110 S County Road 800 E into nine residential lots. A waiver was requested to allow two access points for the development, which exceeds 200 lots. The item remains on the agenda; no vote was taken.

Also reviewed was a development plan for Nirvana Sports, a proposed 44-foot-tall, approximately 15,219-square-foot indoor recreation building at 313 Shiloh Crossing Drive. Multiple design standard waivers were requested covering foundation plantings, facade design, and pedestrian networks. The commission did not vote on the proposal. Minutes have not yet been published.

Coming Up

The Stormwater Utility board will meet July 8 to review expense accounts and approve payments for pipe repairs and cleaning at three sites: County Road 450 E (Holzknecht), Avon Avenue at the Pickle Patch (beehive removal and pipe replacement), and Hollow Brook (pipe cleaning and repairs by US Hydrovac).

The Town Council will meet July 9 to consider two resolutions transferring county roads to the town: Resolution 2026-19 for County Road 525 East and Resolution 2026-20 for a portion of County Road 100 South. The council will also discuss recommendations from the Recreation Impact Fee Advisory Board regarding impact fees. Other agenda items include the check register and a waiver of conflict of interest for the local pension board.