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Belleville meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Plain-English weekly recaps written from official meeting records. 7 weeks available.

Weeks

Week of 2026-08-24

Belleville City Council considers $1.5M claims, roof replacement; park contracts on agendas

The Belleville City Council met Aug. 17 to consider a $1,482,349.64 claims package, a $403,648.71 roof replacement, and two park improvement contracts. Minutes have not yet been published, so no final votes are confirmed. The agenda also included a special use permit for an extreme weather overnight center at 301 South 1st Street, which the Zoning Board of Appeals recommended for approval by a 4-2 vote.

City Council

The council's agenda included:

Other recent meetings

Finance Committee (Aug. 11) – The agenda included a $403,648.71 roof replacement contract via AEPA cooperative agreement with Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc., purchase of a 2027 Ford F-350 truck with plow and flat bed for $77,787.00 and a 2027 Ford F-250 pickup for $54,767.23 from Weber Ford, and disposal of surplus property including chairs, broken exercise equipment, and portable lockers from the Campus.

Streets & Grades Committee (Aug. 17) – The committee considered a $275,911 engineering proposal from Kaskaskia Engineering Group for the West Belleville Bike Trail along Foley Dr. from Wesley Dr. to W. Main St. (TIF 3/ITEP Grant), a 5-year maintenance agreement with Smithton Township for $9,800/year to maintain 1.4 miles of Schlueter Germaine Rd and Country Side Ln., and disposal of a 1983 John Deere 401 B from Public Works.

Parks & Recreation Board (Aug. 12) – The board considered a $38,980 contract with BFW Engineering for Hough and Rotary Park improvements (TIF 3 Funds) and an $84,584.02 contract with Gleeson Asphalt Inc. for the Bicentennial Park asphalt trail extension (TIF 16 Funds).

Library Board (Aug. 11) – The agenda included security changes, a Library of Things, a Memorial Hospital Story Walk, and library claims for finance approval.

Historic Preservation Commission (Aug. 12) – The commission had no design review requests listed. It discussed historic districts, a possible motion on social media, business cards, and postcards, and a possible letter to realtors and title companies.

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners (Aug. 20) – The board discussed police lieutenant candidates from the current eligibility list, scheduling a special meeting for September sergeant interviews, and possible September fire promotions. No final decisions were listed.

Traffic and Parking Committee (Aug. 17) – This meeting was cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for Sept. 21, 2026.

Coming up

All recent meetings are agenda-only; minutes have not yet been published. For official records, refer to the linked agendas and minutes on the city's website.

Week of 2026-08-10

Belleville boards weigh road work, development deal, and park upgrades

No decisions were made at Belleville city meetings in the past two weeks, as all recent meetings were agenda-only with minutes not yet published. However, several significant items are on the agenda for upcoming meetings, including a $399,000 roadway program, a development agreement for a West Main Street property, and multiple park improvement contracts.

Recent meetings (July 27 – August 5)

The Downtown Belleville Development Commission cancelled its July 27 meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for August 24.

The Electrical Commission met July 28 to interview and discuss several electrical and solar installation representatives, including Eric Hern of Safeguard Electric, Austin Frank of ARF Solar, Mark Cram of LGCY Installation Services, Herbert Baker of Lennox AES Holdings, and Bradley Vargas of Solarships Installation Service. The commission also reviewed the Master Electrical Exam.

The Economic Development & Annexation Committee met August 3 to consider a development agreement with Pari Mutuel Wagering LLC for remodeling 4204 West Main Street.

The City Council met August 3 and had on its agenda a contract for the 2026-2027 Roadway Oil/Chip Program with DMS Contracting, Inc. for $399,000.00; approval of claims and disbursements totaling $2,044,712.17 and payroll of $1,080,711.48; the same development agreement with Pari Mutuel Wagering LLC; a zoning variance request for a junk yard at 226 Centreville Avenue (recommended denial); and a speed limit reduction from 25 mph to 20 mph in Brookhill Estates.

The Master Sewer Committee met August 5 to review a contract amendment with Gonzalez Co. for the LTCP Phase 6 project for $148,700, the purchase of SCADA equipment from ECC for $96,000, bid acceptance of Ehret, Inc. for the FY 2026/2027 SLRP, and the auction/sale of an E-350 Camera Van (VIN: 1FDWE3FL7EDA23463).

The Planning Commission cancelled its August 5 meeting. The next regular meeting is September 2 at 7:00 PM.

Upcoming meetings (August 11 – 17)

The Finance Committee meets August 11 to consider a roof replacement at 510/512 West Main St for $403,648.71 via a cooperative agreement with Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc.; the purchase of one 2027 Ford F-350 truck with plow and flat bed for $77,787.00 and one 2027 Ford F-250 pickup for $54,767.23 from Weber Ford; and disposal of surplus property including chairs, broken exercise equipment, and portable lockers from the Campus.

The Library Board meets August 11 to consider security changes, a Library of Things, and a Memorial Hospital Story Walk. The board may enter closed session for personnel and collective negotiation matters.

The Ordinance & Legal Review Committee meets August 11 to discuss a possible motion to review the Mobile Commerce Vendor Ordinance and establish a new Mobile Food Unit Vendor Ordinance.

The Parks & Recreation Board meets August 12 to consider two contracts: $38,980 for Hough and Rotary Park improvements (TIF 3 Funds) and $84,584.02 for a Bicentennial Park asphalt trail extension (TIF 16 Funds).

The Streets & Grades Committee meets August 17 to consider a $275,911 engineering proposal for the West Belleville Bike Trail along Foley Dr. from Wesley Dr. to W. Main St.; a 5-year maintenance agreement with Smithton Township for $9,800/year to maintain 1.4 miles of Schlueter Germaine Rd and Country Side Ln.; and disposal of a 1983 John Deere 401 B from Public Works.

Coming up

All meetings are open to the public. Check the city's official website for times, locations, and any remote participation options.

Week of 2026-08-03

Belleville City Council to vote on $399,000 roadway contract and West Main Street development agreement

Belleville's City Council is set to vote August 3 on a $399,000 roadway maintenance contract and a development agreement for remodeling 4204 West Main Street, headlining a busy stretch of committee and board meetings. All recent meetings from the past two weeks were agenda-only with minutes not yet published, meaning no final actions have been confirmed.

City Council — August 3

The council's upcoming agenda includes several financial and land-use items:

Streets & Grades Committee — July 20

The committee was scheduled to consider three infrastructure contracts:

A presentation by Oates Associates on potential West Main St. SS4A improvements was also listed. Minutes have not been published.

City Council — July 20

The earlier council agenda included a $153,660.00 contract with Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc. for comprehensive zoning code and zoning map updates, approval of claims and disbursements of $1,195,731.85 and payroll of $1,105,394.48, a special use permit for a short-term rental at 800 Gass Ave, and a $4,688.00 service agreement extension with WSI Technologies for police recording software. Proposed amendments to city ordinances regarding fireworks and cemetery locations were also listed. Minutes are not yet available.

Public Health & Housing Committee — July 23

The committee was scheduled to review a list of 17 properties proposed for default judgment demolitions, including 144 South 34th Street and 1209-1211 North Charles Street. The property at 226 North 8th was noted as possibly rehabbed and for sale without the committee's awareness, and 25 South 37th was reported as already demolished by its owner. An update on dumpster enforcement was listed under old business.

Zoning Board of Appeals — July 23

Three variance requests were scheduled for public hearing: a use variance to operate a junk yard at 226 Centreville Avenue in C-2 Heavy Commercial (Ward 5), a setback variance for light industry at 34 Empire Drive in D-1 Light Industry (Ward 6), and a sign permit at 122 West Main Street in C-2 Heavy Commercial (Ward 2). No decisions were listed; these were public hearings.

Traffic and Parking Committee — July 20

The committee was set to discuss a proposed speed limit reduction from 25 mph to 20 mph in Brookhill Estates, potential four-way stops at West Cleveland and South 3rd Street and at West Monroe and South 3rd Street, a loading zone on the west side of North Jackson Street, and no-parking signage at 5th Street and Cleveland.

Other meetings

Coming up

Note: All recent meetings listed above were agenda-only with minutes not yet published. Outcomes and vote tallies are not available in the provided records.

Week of 2026-07-20

Belleville Boards Consider Street Contracts, Zoning Overhaul, and Trail Naming

Belleville's city boards and committees met across the first two weeks of July, but minutes have not yet been published for any of the recent meetings listed below. The items described here are drawn from published agendas only — no outcomes, vote tallies, or final approvals can be confirmed until minutes are released.

City Council — July 6

The City Council agenda listed approval of $2,892,223.53 in claims and $1,141,266.14 in payroll, along with a $55,000 street improvement contract with Gonzalez Companies covering West Main, West A, and North 1st–3rd Streets. A zoning map amendment would change 5920 Gateway Industrial Drive from residential to light industry. The agenda also included special use permits for liquor licenses at 1 S Belt East, 105 S Belt East, and 200 S. Belt East, and the appointment of Curtis Whitehead to the Zoning Board.

Police & Fire Committee — July 6

The committee was scheduled to review a $4,688.00 service agreement extension with WSI Technologies, police staffing updates including retirements and lateral hires, the Drone as First Responder Program, a Fire Department equipment sale/scrap/auction, and mid-year crime statistics.

Parks & Recreation Board — July 8

The board agenda included a motion to approve a $24,000 annual software subscription with Activenet Network, LLC and a motion to name the Pleasant Hill–St. Paul's connector trail after Kenny Schloemann. Updates on summer camps, the fall program guide, and park improvements were also listed, along with approval of May and June claims and finance reports.

Historic Preservation Commission — July 8

The commission was set to review a Design Review Request for 401 North Church St., with updates on the Design Guidelines Manual and 6th St. Heritage Park. The agenda also included discussion of historic districts, social media and business cards, a letter to realtors, and election of a Chair.

Finance Committee — July 14

The Finance Committee agenda included a motion to approve a $153,660 contract with Crawford, Murphy & Tilly for comprehensive zoning code and map updates, a motion to receive and file revenue sources, and approval of minutes from June 9, 2026.

Ordinance & Legal Review Committee — July 14

The committee was scheduled to discuss and possibly motion to amend Title XIII, Chapter 130, Section 130.06(A)(2) regarding fireworks, plus approval of minutes from April 14, 2026.

Library Board — July 14

The Belleville Public Library Board agenda noted that a security grant application was not recommended for funding by the Illinois State Library. An HVAC rooftop unit has a small leak, with replacement advised within 1–2 years. A new Library of Things collection is being cataloged, initially about a dozen items. Per capita and equalization funds of $94,363.80 were received. Memorial Hospital Story Walk materials have arrived, with installation by the parks department pending.

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners — July 16

The board was set to review candidates from the current eligibility list for hire as probationary police officers. No new business was listed for the Fire Department.

Coming Up

Week of 2026-07-13

Belleville boards set to weigh street contract, zoning changes, and $4M in claims; minutes pending

Belleville's City Council was scheduled July 6 to act on more than $4 million in claims and payroll, a $55,000 street improvement contract, and a rezoning for industrial use. Because minutes have not yet been published for any of the past two weeks' meetings, the items below reflect what agendas listed for consideration — not confirmed outcomes. Readers should treat the linked official documents as authoritative.

City Council — July 6

The council agenda listed approval of $2,892,223.53 in claims and $1,141,266.14 in payroll. It also included a $55,000 street improvement contract with Gonzalez Companies covering West Main, West A, and North 1st–3rd Streets. A zoning map amendment would change 5920 Gateway Industrial Drive from residential to light industry. Special use permits for liquor licenses at 1 S Belt East, 105 S Belt East, and 200 S. Belt East were on the agenda, along with the appointment of Curtis Whitehead to the Zoning Board.

Police & Fire Committee — July 6

The committee was set to review a $4,688.00 service agreement extension with WSI Technologies. Agenda items also included police staffing updates covering retirements and lateral hires, a Drone as First Responder Program update, a mid-year crime statistics review, and Fire Department equipment sale, scrap, or auction.

Parks & Recreation Board — July 8

The board agenda included a motion to approve a $24,000 annual software subscription with Activenet Network, LLC and a motion to name the Pleasant Hill–St. Paul's connector trail after Kenny Schloemann. Updates on summer camps, the fall program guide, and the Gingerbread Run were listed, along with approval of May and June claims and finance reports and a motion to release executive session minutes.

Economic Development & Annexation Committee — July 1

The committee was scheduled to consider rescinding a development agreement to reacquire the property at 2510 E. Main St., discuss a new development agreement for renovations at Mac's on Main (4204 W. Main St.), and review IL Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity Tourism Grant #24-411124.

Historic Preservation Commission — July 8

A Design Review Request for 401 North Church St. was the lead item, with a possible motion. The agenda also listed updates on the Design Guidelines Manual and 6th St. Heritage Park, discussion on historic districts, social media and business cards and postcards, a letter to realtors, and election of a Chair.

Meetings cancelled

The Master Sewer Committee and Planning Commission meetings scheduled for July 1 were both cancelled. The Master Sewer Committee's next meeting is August 5; the Planning Commission's next regular meeting is August 5 at 7:00 PM.

Coming up

Week of 2026-07-06

City Council to vote on $55,000 street contract and $4M+ in claims tonight

The Belleville City Council meets tonight, July 6, to consider a $55,000 street improvement contract and approval of more than $4 million in claims and payroll. The council will also vote on a zoning map amendment for 5920 Gateway Industrial Drive and several special use permits for liquor licenses.

Note: All meetings from the past two weeks have agendas available, but minutes have not yet been published. The items below reflect what was scheduled for discussion or votes — outcomes are not yet confirmed in the public record.

City Council — July 6 (tonight)

The council will vote on approving $2,892,223.53 in claims and $1,141,266.14 in payroll. A $55,000 street improvement contract with Gonzalez Companies would cover work on West Main, West A, and North 1st through 3rd Streets.

The council will also consider a zoning map amendment to rezone 5920 Gateway Industrial Drive from A-1 Single-Family to D-1 Light Industry, plus special use permits for Class C-1 liquor licenses at 1 S Belt East, 105 S Belt East, and 200 S. Belt East. An appointment of Curtis Whitehead to the Zoning Board is also on the agenda.

Police & Fire Committee — July 6 (tonight)

The committee will review a $4,688.00 service agreement extension with WSI Technologies, police staffing updates including retirements and lateral hires, a Drone as First Responder Program update, fire department equipment disposal, and mid-year crime statistics.

Electrical Commission — June 23

The commission was scheduled to interview two electrical contractors — Andrew Vandaveer of DaVeer Electrical & Mechanical Contracting and Josh Micheletti of Kaiser Electrical Contractors — and discuss four others: Austin Frank of ARF Solar, Lee Hatley of GoodPWR, LLC, Eric Hern of Safeguard Electric, and Christian Gutierrez of Valoa Solar. Minutes have not been published.

Public Health & Housing Committee — June 25

The committee was set to vote on auctioning three surplus Ford Focus vehicles from model years 2013–2014. Updates were also scheduled on car and trailer removal at 615 Bristow, a dumpster enclosure ordinance at 1908 Muren Blvd, and property issues at 1601 LaSalle. Minutes have not been published.

Zoning Board of Appeals — June 25

A public hearing was scheduled on a zoning map amendment for 5920 Gateway Industrial Drive from A-1 Single-Family to D-1 Light Industry — the same item now before the City Council tonight. The board was also set to consider a text amendment repealing Section 162.028(B) of the municipal code, a use variance for outdoor storage and metal buildings at 2264 Frank Scott PKWY West, special use permits for Class C-1 liquor licenses at 1 S Belt East and 105 S Belt East, and a special use permit for an animal shelter at 650 Sherman. Minutes have not been published.

Downtown Belleville Development Commission — June 26

The commission was scheduled to discuss priorities for Downtown Special Service Area #4, hear an update from Belleville Main Street, and review upcoming downtown events. Minutes have not been published.

Economic Development & Annexation Committee — July 1

The committee was set to consider rescinding a development agreement to reacquire the property at 2510 E. Main St., discuss a new development agreement for renovations at Mac's on Main (4204 W. Main St.), and review an IL Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity Tourism Grant (#24-411124). Minutes have not been published.

Cancelled meetings

The Master Sewer Committee meeting scheduled for July 1 was cancelled; its next meeting is August 5. The Planning Commission's July 1 meeting was also cancelled; its next regular meeting is August 5 at 7:00 PM.

Coming up

Week of 2026-06-29

City Council to vote on $55,000 street contract, industrial rezoning

Belleville’s boards and commissions tackled a range of issues over the past two weeks, from electrical contractor interviews to a proposed vehicle auction, though no final votes were publicly reported. The most consequential decisions are slated for the upcoming City Council meeting on July 6, where aldermen will consider a $55,000 street improvement contract and a rezoning that could open the door to light industry on Gateway Industrial Drive.

Recent meeting highlights

Zoning Board weighs industrial rezoning, multiple permits

The Zoning Board of Appeals on June 25 held public hearings on several land-use requests. The most closely watched was a zoning map amendment for 5920 Gateway Industrial Drive, seeking to change the parcel from A-1 single-family residential to D-1 light industrial. The board also took up a text amendment to repeal Section 162.028(B) of the municipal code, which sets minimum requirements. Other items included a use variance for outdoor storage and metal buildings at 2264 Frank Scott Parkway West, special use permits for Class C-1 liquor licenses at 1 S Belt East and 105 S Belt East, and a special use permit for an animal shelter at 650 Sherman. No votes were final at press time; minutes are pending.

Electrical Commission interviews two, discusses four

The Electrical Commission met June 23, with plans to interview Andrew Vandaveer of DaVeer Electrical & Mechanical Contracting and Josh Micheletti of Kaiser Electrical Contractors. The commission also discussed applications from Austin Frank (ARF Solar), Lee Hatley (GoodPWR, LLC), Eric Hern (Safeguard Electric), and Christian Gutierrez (Valoa Solar). The meeting included routine items and a public participation period; minutes have not been published.

Public Health panel eyes auction of surplus vehicles

The Public Health & Housing Committee on June 25 had on its agenda a motion to auction three unused Ford Focus vehicles—model years 2013 and 2014. The committee also received updates on property issues at 615 Bristow and 1601 LaSalle, and a dumpster enclosure ordinance for 1908 Muren Boulevard.

Other recent meetings

Coming up

City Council (July 6): Aldermen will vote on the zoning map amendment for 5920 Gateway Industrial Drive, special use permits for liquor licenses at three locations on S Belt East, and an appointment to the Zoning Board. They will also consider a $55,000 street improvement contract with Gonzalez Companies for work on West Main, West A, and North 1st–3rd streets, and approve more than $4 million in claims and payroll ($2,892,223.53 in claims and $1,141,266.14 in payroll).

Police & Fire Committee (July 6): Members will review a $4,688 service agreement extension with WSI Technologies, police staffing updates, drone program progress, mid-year crime statistics, and a request to auction or scrap fire department equipment.

Parks & Recreation Board (July 8): The board will vote on a $24,000 annual software subscription with Activenet Network, LLC, and on naming the Pleasant Hill–St. Paul’s connector trail after Kenny Schloemann. Updates on summer camps and the fall program guide are also on the agenda.

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.