Collinsville meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Agendas set up Collinsville votes on Buick GMC permit, budget increases, annexations — but no minutes posted yet

Collinsville's City Council, Community Appearance Board and Cool Cities Committee each met over the past two weeks, but minutes from those meetings have not been published. The official records available for all three are agendas only, so no decisions, outcomes or vote tallies are recorded here. An agenda lists what a body was scheduled to take up; it does not show what it did.

City Council, Oct. 13

The council agenda listed a vote on whether to affirm or reverse a Planning Commission decision regarding a special use permit for Laura Buick GMC Inc. at 123 United Drive.

The same agenda listed payment of bills totaling $2,092,148.64 and payroll of $1,697,696.38, along with budget increases for the General Fund, the Fournie Lane Business District and the Motor Fuel Tax Fund.

Also on the agenda were annexation of real estate along McDonough Lake Rd. and N. Bluff Rd., and a funding agreement with IDOT for the Clay Street Shared Use Path Project. Whether any of these items were acted on, amended or tabled is not established by the records currently available.

Community Appearance Board, Oct. 14

The board's agenda centered on garden signs for 2027 Yard of the Month winners. Members were also scheduled to review several 2026 projects: the Beltline/Highway 159 Island project, the West Main Street/West Moreland Island project, the St. Louis Road/Caseyville Road Island project, and the Listemann Park, Uptown Area and Century Oak projects. Approval of minutes from the board's Sept. 9 meeting was also listed.

Cool Cities Committee, Oct. 19

The committee agenda listed approval of its July 20, 2026, meeting minutes, a solar projects update, a "1-Year City Hall FS1 Report" and a "6-Month WTP Report." No details of those reports appear in the agenda record.

Coming up

The City Council meets Oct. 27. Agenda items include a rezoning request for property identified as PIN 13-1-21-29-12-201-006 and others to the P-R-3 Planned Multi-Family Residential District, and a contract to Midwest Municipal Supply, Inc. for $66,563.64 for High School Street Water Main Replacement materials.

The council is also scheduled to take up construction bid packages and a GMP Amendment with Holland Construction Services, Inc. for the Parks and Recreation Maintenance Building, and to receive an update on Fire Station 2 construction. Bills for the period ending October 16, 2026, are listed at $740,091.05, with payroll for the period ending October 9, 2026, at $896,845.02.

Residents who want the outcome of any item above should check the published minutes for each body rather than the agenda. This roundup will be updated when those minutes are available.

Collinsville Council to weigh Laura Buick GMC permit, $2.09 million in bills; four other boards set agendas

Collinsville's City Council is scheduled to vote October 13 on whether to affirm or reverse a Planning Commission decision on a special use permit for Laura Buick GMC Inc. at 123 United Drive, one of several items on a busy agenda that also includes bill payments, budget increases and land annexations.

Agendas were posted for five city bodies that met in the past two weeks, but minutes have not been published for any of them. No outcomes, votes or approvals are available yet. What follows is what each agenda listed for consideration.

City Council, Oct. 13

The council's agenda lists a vote on the Laura Buick GMC Inc. special use permit at 123 United Drive, framed as a decision to affirm or reverse a Planning Commission action.

Also listed for consideration:

• Payment of bills totaling $2,092,148.64 and payroll of $1,697,696.38.
• Budget increases for the General Fund, the Fournie Lane Business District and the Motor Fuel Tax Fund.
• Annexation of real estate along McDonough Lake Rd. and N. Bluff Rd.
• A funding agreement with IDOT for the Clay Street Shared Use Path Project.

Planning Commission, Oct. 8

The commission's main item was a public hearing on RZ 26-07 & SP 25-03, a request by property owner Haven Hill Acres, LLC to amend Planned District Ordinance 26-4 to permit phasing of the approved site plan for Haven Hills at Ramada Blvd & Reese Drive. The agenda listed votes on a motion to recommend rezoning approval and a motion to approve the site plan, plus approval of the September 10, 2026 minutes. Public input was limited to four minutes per speaker under Ordinance No. 4765.

Fire & Police Commission, Oct. 8

The commission was set to consider approval to hire two probationary police officers and to establish dates for police officer interviews. The agenda also listed approval of the August 13, 2026 meeting minutes, time for speakers from the floor, and comments from the Fire and Police Department and commission members.

Historic Preservation Commission, Oct. 7

The agenda listed approval of the June 3, 2026 minutes, discussion of potential landmark properties including a priority list, and discussion of 2027 projects. Staff and commission updates covered Lois' Landmark Spotlight, the Friends of D.D. Collins House, the Miner's Theatre and the Historical Museum. No votes on ordinances, contracts or fees appeared on the agenda.

Community Appearance Board, Oct. 14

The board was scheduled to discuss garden signs for 2027 Yard of the Month winners and to review several 2026 projects: the Beltline/Highway 159 Island, West Main Street/West Moreland Island, St. Louis Road/Caseyville Road Island, Listemann Park, the Uptown Area and Century Oak. Approval of the September 9 minutes was also listed.

Coming up

Cool Cities Committee, Oct. 19 — The agenda lists approval of the July 20, 2026 minutes, a Solar Projects Update, a 1-Year City Hall FS1 Report and a 6-Month WTP Report.

This is the only upcoming meeting included in the records provided for the next 14 days. Residents can attend and offer comment; the City Council and Planning Commission both meet at City Hall, 125 S. Center Street, and the Fire & Police Commission meets at the Police Department at the same address.

Collinsville Council to weigh Laura Buick GMC permit, $2.09M in bills; recent board meetings still lack published minutes

Collinsville's boards and commissions have no decisions documented in the meeting records provided for this roundup. The three meetings held Oct. 7 and Oct. 8 are posted as agendas only, with minutes not yet published, so no votes, outcomes, or approvals from those sessions are established here. The next scheduled decisions come before the City Council on Oct. 13.

City Council, Oct. 13

The council is scheduled to vote on whether to affirm or reverse a Planning Commission decision on a special use permit for Laura Buick GMC Inc. at 123 United Drive.

Also on the agenda: payment of bills totaling $2,092,148.64 and payroll of $1,697,696.38; budget increases for the General Fund, the Fournie Lane Business District and the Motor Fuel Tax Fund; annexation of real estate along McDonough Lake Rd. and N. Bluff Rd.; and a funding agreement with IDOT for the Clay Street Shared Use Path Project.

These are agenda items. No action on them has been recorded.

Planning Commission, Oct. 8: Haven Hills

The commission was scheduled to hold a public hearing on RZ 26-07 & SP 25-03, a request by property owner Haven Hill Acres, LLC to amend Planned District Ordinance 26-4 to permit phasing of the approved site plan for Haven Hills at Ramada Blvd & Reese Drive.

The agenda called for votes on a motion to recommend rezoning approval and a motion to approve the site plan, plus approval of the Sept. 10, 2026 meeting minutes. Public input was limited to four minutes per speaker under Ordinance No. 4765. No outcome has been published.

Fire & Police Commission, Oct. 8

The commission's main item was approval to hire two probationary police officers, along with setting dates for police officer interviews. It also was scheduled to vote on approving the minutes of its Aug. 13, 2026 meeting. The meeting was set for 4:30 PM at the Police Department, 125 S. Center Street. No outcome has been published.

Historic Preservation Commission, Oct. 7

The commission met at 5:30 PM at City Hall, 125 S. Center Street. Its agenda included approval of minutes from the June 3, 2026 meeting, discussion of potential landmark properties including a priority list, and discussion of 2027 projects. Staff and commission updates covered Lois' Landmark Spotlight, the Friends of D.D. Collins House, the Miner's Theatre, and the Historical Museum. No votes on ordinances, contracts, or fees appeared on the agenda.

Community Appearance Board, Oct. 14

The board is scheduled to discuss garden signs for 2027 Yard of the Month winners and to review several 2026 projects: the Beltline/Highway 159 Island, the West Main Street/West Moreland Island, the St. Louis Road/Caseyville Road Island, Listemann Park, the Uptown Area, and Century Oak. It also is scheduled to approve minutes from its Sept. 9 meeting.

Coming up

• **City Council**, Oct. 13: special use permit decision for Laura Buick GMC Inc., bill and payroll payments, budget increases, annexations, and the IDOT agreement for the Clay Street Shared Use Path Project.
• **Community Appearance Board**, Oct. 14: 2027 Yard of the Month signs and 2026 project reviews.

Both are agenda listings. Residents who want to speak should note that public comment at some Collinsville bodies is limited to four minutes per speaker under Ordinance No. 4765.

Collinsville City Council to vote on 2045 plan, annexation; recent meetings had no decisions

No decisions were made at Collinsville's recent government meetings, as all were agenda-only sessions. The next significant action is the City Council's Aug. 25 vote on the 2045 Comprehensive Plan and annexation of land along McDonough Lake Road.

City Council (Aug. 11)

The council discussed the Southwest Corridors Business District 2 Draft Plan. Its consent agenda included payment of bills for the period ending July 31, 2026, totaling $1,251,301.23, and payroll for the period ending July 17, 2026, totaling $968,987.73. The council also considered an ordinance to award a contract to Geissler Roofing for the Gateway Convention Center roof replacement at a cost of $296,950, and an ordinance setting a public hearing date for establishment of a business district. A closed session was scheduled for personnel, real estate, and legal matters.

Community Appearance Board (Aug. 12)

The board welcomed new member Victoria Feitinger. It discussed 2026 projects including the Beltline/Highway 159 island, West Main/Westmoreland island, St. Louis Road/Caseyville Road island, Listemann Park, Uptown, Century Oak, and litter pick up. The board also conducted Yard of the Month site visits and scoring, and approved minutes from the July 8, 2026 meeting.

Fire & Police Commission (Aug. 13)

The commission considered approval to hire a probationary police officer. It also approved minutes from the July 9, 2026 meeting.

Planning Commission (Aug. 13)

The commission held public hearings on a special use permit (SUP 26-02) by Laura Buick GMC, Inc. for automotive repair at 123 United Drive, the city's 2045 Comprehensive Plan, and a text amendment (TA 26-06) to amend Title 17 for private residential driveway standards. It also approved minutes from the July 9, 2026 meeting and received a staff report on zoning practice regarding short-term rentals.

Coming up

City Council (Aug. 25)

The council will vote on an ordinance adopting the 2045 Comprehensive Plan, which guides long-term development. It will also consider ordinances amending Title 17 for residential driveway standards and tree preservation standards, and approve a boundary agreement with the Village of Maryville. The agenda includes annexation of parcels along McDonough Lake Road and North Bluff Road, and a resolution appropriating $291,052.43 for the Clay Street Streetscape project.

This meeting is open to the public and will be held at the Collinsville City Hall. Residents are encouraged to attend to hear the details of the plan and annexation.

Collinsville Council, boards take up business district, roof contract, and more

Collinsville's City Council and several boards met this week to discuss a range of items, including a proposed business district, a roof replacement contract, and a special use permit for an auto repair shop. No formal decisions have been published yet, as minutes from these meetings are pending.

City Council

The City Council met Aug. 11 for its regular meeting. The main discussion item was the Southwest Corridors Business District 2 Draft Plan. The council also considered consent agenda items, including payment of bills for the period ending July 31, 2026, totaling $1,251,301.23, and payroll for the period ending July 17, 2026, totaling $968,987.73.

New business included an ordinance to award a contract to Geissler Roofing for the Gateway Convention Center roof replacement at a cost of $296,950, and an ordinance setting a public hearing date for the establishment of a business district. A closed session was scheduled to discuss personnel, real estate, and legal matters.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission met Aug. 13 and held public hearings on several items. These included a special use permit (SUP 26-02) requested by Laura Buick GMC, Inc. for an automotive repair shop at 123 United Drive, the city's 2045 Comprehensive Plan, and a text amendment (TA 26-06) to Title 17 regarding private residential driveway standards. The commission also considered approving minutes from its July 9 meeting and received a staff report on zoning practice, specifically balancing short-term rentals.

Fire & Police Commission

The Fire & Police Commission met Aug. 13. The main action item was a vote on hiring a probationary police officer. The commission also considered approving minutes from its July 9 meeting and heard public comment.

Community Appearance Board

The Community Appearance Board met Aug. 12. The board welcomed new member Victoria Feitinger, conducted Yard of the Month site visits and scoring, and discussed 2026 projects including the Beltline/Highway 159 island, West Main/Westmoreland island, St. Louis Road/Caseyville Road island, Listemann Park, Uptown, Century Oak, and litter pick up. The board also approved minutes from its July 8 meeting.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission met Aug. 5 in a procedural session with no formal decisions. Members reviewed minutes from the June 3 meeting, discussed potential landmark designations, and received staff updates on local historic sites.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days.

Collinsville boards weigh water plant contract, hiring, and zoning changes

The Collinsville City Council was scheduled July 14 to consider a $1,875,000 professional services agreement with WHKS & Co. for the Water Treatment Plant PFAS Addition and Clearwell Project, along with two real estate purchase contracts and approval of more than $4.3 million in bills and payroll. Minutes for the meeting had not yet been published as of July 20, so outcomes listed below reflect what was on the agenda rather than confirmed decisions.

City Council

The July 14 agenda included a $1,875,000 professional services agreement with WHKS & Co. for the Water Treatment Plant PFAS Addition and Clearwell Project. The council was also scheduled to act on a real estate purchase contract with McDonough Lake One, LLC for 929 McDonough Lake Road, and a real estate purchase contract with the Trustees of the Faletti Living Trust for 8386 North Illinois Street.

Other items included an ordinance designating stop sign postings at Clay Street and Summit Avenue; approval of $3,390,276.53 in bills and $992,513.62 in payroll; discussion of the 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Audit Report; and discussion of the Southwest Corridors Business District.

Fire & Police Commission

On July 9, the Fire & Police Commission was set to consider approval to begin the firefighter/paramedic hiring process and to discuss a police department recruitment campaign. The agenda also included approval of previous meeting minutes, speakers from the floor, and comments from Fire and Police Department personnel. Minutes were not yet published.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission met July 9 to hold public hearings on two city-initiated zoning text amendments. TA 26-06 addresses standards for private residential driveways in Title 17 Zoning, with a motion to continue the hearing. TA 26-07 proposes changes to tree preservation requirements in Title 17 Zoning, with a motion to recommend approval after public input. The agenda also included continued discussion on data center development and approval of the June 11, 2026 meeting minutes. Minutes were not yet published.

Parks and Recreation Commission

On July 7, the Parks and Recreation Commission was scheduled to discuss Sports Complex Development and to vote on approval of the May 5, 2026 meeting minutes. Minutes were not yet published.

Community Appearance Board

The Community Appearance Board met July 8 to amend its bylaws and review 2026 landscaping projects at Beltline/Highway 159, West Main/Westmoreland, and St. Louis Road/Caseyville Islands. Maintenance updates were scheduled for Listemann Park, the Uptown Area, and Century Oak. The agenda also included litter pickup program coordination and Yard of the Month contest scoring and site visits. Minutes were not yet published.

Coming up

• July 20 — Cool Cities Committee: Approval of May 18, 2026 meeting minutes and discussion of a projects and goals update.

Collinsville boards tackle hiring, zoning, and beautification; City Council eyes $1.8M water plant contract

Four Collinsville boards and commissions met last week, but minutes have not yet been published for any of them — so only agenda items are confirmed, not outcomes. The most consequential action on the horizon comes Tuesday, when the City Council takes up a $1,875,000 engineering contract for the Water Treatment Plant PFAS Addition and Clearwell Project.

Fire & Police Commission

On July 9, the Fire & Police Commission was scheduled to vote on whether to begin the firefighter/paramedic hiring process and to discuss a police department recruitment campaign. The agenda also included approval of previous meeting minutes, public comment, and comments from Fire and Police Department personnel. Minutes have not been published, so the outcome of the hiring-process vote is not yet confirmed.

Planning Commission

Also on July 9, the Planning Commission was set to hold public hearings on two zoning-code text amendments. TA 26-06 addresses standards for private residential driveways in Title 17 Zoning, with a motion to continue the hearing. TA 26-07 proposes changes to tree preservation requirements, with a motion to recommend approval after public input. The commission was also scheduled to continue a discussion on data center development and approve minutes from its June 11, 2026 meeting. No minutes have been published yet.

Community Appearance Board

On July 8, the Community Appearance Board agenda included amending the board's bylaws, reviewing 2026 landscaping projects at the Beltline/Highway 159, West Main/Westmoreland, and St. Louis Road/Caseyville Islands intersections, and maintenance updates for Listemann Park, the Uptown Area, and Century Oak. Members were also scheduled to coordinate a litter pickup program and conduct scoring and site visits for the annual Yard of the Month contest. Outcomes are not yet available.

Parks and Recreation Commission

On July 7, the Parks and Recreation Commission was scheduled to discuss development of a sports complex and vote on approving minutes from its May 5, 2026 meeting. No minutes have been published, so neither the discussion outcome nor the minutes vote is confirmed.

Coming up

The Collinsville City Council meets Tuesday, July 14. The agenda includes:

• A **$1,875,000 professional services agreement** with WHKS & Co. for the Water Treatment Plant PFAS Addition and Clearwell Project.
• A **real estate purchase contract** with McDonough Lake One, LLC for 929 McDonough Lake Road.
• A **real estate purchase contract** with the Trustees of the Faletti Living Trust for 8386 North Illinois Street.
• An ordinance designating stop sign postings at Clay Street and Summit Avenue.
• Approval of **$3,390,276.53 in bills** and **$992,513.62 in payroll**.
• Discussion of the 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Audit Report and the Southwest Corridors Business District.

None of these items have been voted on yet. Residents who want to hear the discussion or address the council can attend the July 14 meeting.

Collinsville City Council considers sidewalk dining rules, $2.4M in payments; upcoming meetings on sports complex, beautification

In the past two weeks, the Collinsville City Council met only once, on June 23, but the meeting’s agenda included a proposed ordinance on pedestrian barriers for sidewalk dining and nearly $2.4 million in combined bills and payroll. No minutes have been published yet, so no final votes are known. Next week, both the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Community Appearance Board are scheduled to meet to discuss a sports complex and beautification projects.

Recent meetings

City Council (June 23)

The council considered an ordinance that would amend Title 17 of the city’s zoning code to regulate pedestrian barriers in sidewalk dining areas. A separate ordinance to adopt provisions for Project Labor Agreements in city contracts was also on the agenda, along with a measure that would allow council members to attend meetings electronically.

Financial items included approval of bills totaling $1,373,547.47 and payroll of $1,030,338.71. The council also reviewed a resolution appropriating $23,796.20 from the Motor Fuel Tax fund to install trench grates as part of the Streetscape IV project. Additionally, the council discussed the results of the 2026 National Community Survey and budget amendments. The meeting was scheduled to enter closed session for personnel, real estate, and litigation matters.

Because meeting minutes have not yet been published, it is not known which items were approved, amended, or tabled.

Coming up

Parks and Recreation Commission (July 7)

The commission will meet to discuss development of a sports complex. The only other listed item is approval of minutes from the May 5 meeting.

Community Appearance Board (July 8)

The board will review progress on several 2026 landscaping and maintenance projects, including work at Beltline/Highway 159, West Main/Westmoreland, and St. Louis Road/Caseyville Islands. Maintenance updates for Listemann Park, Uptown Area, and Century Oak are also on the agenda. Members will amend the board’s bylaws and conduct scoring and site visits for the annual Yard of the Month contest. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as approving minutes and hearing public comments.

Both meetings are open to the public. Agendas and minutes are available on the city’s website.