City of O'Fallon IL meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

O'Fallon agendas: 2028-2032 capital plan, cubicle contract and a $3.39M warrant on Council's list

O'Fallon's City Council was scheduled to consider adopting a Capital Improvements Plan covering fiscal years 2028 through 2032, a contract for office cubicles at the Public Safety Building, and Warrant #593 for $3,388,744.90, according to the agenda for its Oct. 19 meeting. Minutes from that meeting have not been published, so what the Council actually did is not yet part of the public record.

That caveat applies to every meeting in this roundup. All eight recent agendas reviewed here are agenda-only, with no minutes or vote tallies available. The items below are what was scheduled for discussion or action, not outcomes.

City Council: capital plan, furniture, surplus equipment

The Oct. 19 agenda listed four items: a resolution to adopt the Capital Improvements Plan for Fiscal Years 2028-2032; a contract with Egyptian Workspace Partners for office cubicles for the Public Safety Building; Warrant #593 for $3,388,744.90; and an ordinance declaring equipment as surplus property for sale or disposal.

Committees: battery storage zoning and capital plans

The Community Development Committee's Oct. 12 agenda listed a zoning text amendment for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and the Community Development Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).

The Public Safety Committee, also Oct. 12, was to review a resolution authorizing the Mayor to purchase office cubicles from Egyptian Workspace Partners, along with the FY28 Public Safety Capital Improvement Plan.

The Parks & Environment Committee's Oct. 12 agenda included a presentation on the updated Parks and Recreation CIP for FY28 and staff recreation and maintenance reports for August and September 2026.

Library Board: FY28 levy and director framework

The Library Board's Oct. 12 agenda listed the tax levy for fiscal year 2028 and a performance management framework for the Library Director, plus updates on the library elevator and referendum next steps, and a privacy policy review.

Planning Commission: three planned use requests

The Planning Commission scheduled public hearings Oct. 13 on three requests: PU-2026-0007, a Saddleback Chocolates Courtyard planned use; PU-2026-0009, a Keystone Place at Richland Creek variance request; and PU-2026-0008, a Timber Creek 1st Addition planned use and minor subdivision plat. Staff recommended approval of each item subject to conditions outlined in the commission reports. No recommendation or vote from the hearings has been published.

Pension boards

The Fire Pension Board's Oct. 22 agenda included approval of benefit payments for G. Saunders and T. Saunders, discussion of a Bank of O'Fallon cash balance of $22,645.75, approval to file the Annual Statement, Interrogatories and Audit with IDOI, a decision on 2027 Cost of Living Adjustment increases, and 2027 meeting dates of 1/28, 4/22, 7/22 and 10/17.

The Police Pension Board, also Oct. 22, was to act on pension warrants for November, December and January 2027; benefit applications for William Barlock and Thomas Bates; membership applications for Nam "Johnny" Hoang, James "Ian" Maddray, Abbey Burkhalter and Jacob Hahs; a refund of contributions for Cody Johnston; and the status of a pension garnishment for David Eason.

Coming up

Oct. 26 — Community Development Committee: a variance request for Keystone Place at Richland Creek (PU-2026-0009) and a planned use ordinance for Saddleback Chocolates Courtyard (PU-2026-0007), both subject to conditions in the planning commission report.

Oct. 26 — Finance & Administration Committee: first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 34, Section 34.20 of the City Code regarding contracts and purchasing; the proposed 2026 tax levy; the Treasurer's Report as of 9.30.26; the Utility Billing report for September 2026; and Waste Management and Grants reports for October 2026.

O'Fallon council set to weigh 2028-2032 capital plan and $3.39M warrant; minutes still pending for seven recent meetings

O'Fallon has not yet published minutes for any of the seven meetings held in the past two weeks, so the public record for those sessions shows what was scheduled, not what was decided. The next items set for a vote come Monday, Oct. 19, when the City Council is scheduled to consider adopting a Capital Improvements Plan for Fiscal Years 2028-2032 and a warrant totaling $3,388,744.90.

Capital plan and a $3.39 million warrant on the Oct. 19 agenda

The City Council's Oct. 19 agenda lists a resolution to adopt the Capital Improvements Plan for Fiscal Years 2028-2032, a contract with Egyptian Workspace Partners for office cubicles for the Public Safety Building, Warrant #593 for $3,388,744.90, and an ordinance declaring equipment as surplus property for sale or disposal. The cubicle contract also appeared on the Oct. 12 Public Safety Committee agenda as a resolution authorizing the Mayor to make the purchase.

Referendum questions on City Clerk and City Treasurer

The Oct. 5 City Council agenda called for two resolutions placing public questions on the April 6, 2027 ballot asking whether to eliminate the elected offices of City Clerk and City Treasurer and reassign their duties. A Sept. 28 Finance Committee amendment would assign clerk duties to an existing staff member appointed by the City Administrator; the treasurer resolution would assign duties to the City's Finance Director. Because minutes are not yet posted, the outcome of those votes is not established in the available record.

Water service transfer with Caseyville

The same Oct. 5 agenda listed an intergovernmental agreement with the Village of Caseyville for transfer of water service on Country Lane, Warrant #592 in the amount of $551,745.70, and second readings of an ordinance amending Ord. 623, Zoning (Schwarz on State), 114-128 W. State Street, along with second readings on Special Events and Alcoholic Beverages code changes.

Committee agendas: battery storage zoning, capital plans

The Community Development Committee on Oct. 12 was scheduled to discuss a zoning text amendment covering Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and the Community Development Capital Improvement Plan. The Parks & Environment Committee was set to review a presentation on the updated Parks and Recreation CIP for FY28 and staff recreation and maintenance reports for August and September 2026. The Public Safety Committee also listed the FY28 Public Safety Capital Improvement Plan.

Library Board: FY28 levy and referendum next steps

The Library Board's Oct. 12 agenda listed the tax levy for fiscal year 2028, a performance management framework for the Library Director, an elevator update, referendum next steps, and a privacy policy review. No dollar figures were listed.

Planning Commission: three planned use requests

The Planning Commission scheduled public hearings Oct. 13 on three requests, with staff recommending approval of each subject to conditions outlined in the commission reports: PU-2026-0007, Saddleback Chocolates Courtyard planned use; PU-2026-0009, Keystone Place at Richland Creek variance request; and PU-2026-0008, Timber Creek 1st Addition planned use and minor subdivision plat.

Police Pension Board

The Police Pension Board met Oct. 8 at the O'Fallon Public Safety Facility, 285 N. Seven Hills Road. The only substantive agenda item was review of the Pension Annual Statement with the Illinois Department of Insurance, due October 30, 2026. The agenda listed no specific contracts, dollar amounts, or benefit decisions, and named no applicants under its membership and benefits slots.

Coming up

• **City Council, Oct. 19** — scheduled votes on the FY2028-2032 Capital Improvements Plan, the Public Safety Building cubicle contract, Warrant #593 for $3,388,744.90, and a surplus equipment ordinance.

Residents can check the City of O'Fallon's published agendas and minutes for the official record of each item.

O'Fallon agendas: April 2027 votes on elected clerk and treasurer, $551,745.70 warrant, Caseyville water transfer

O'Fallon's City Council was scheduled to consider two resolutions placing questions on the April 6, 2027 ballot asking voters whether to eliminate the elected offices of City Clerk and City Treasurer, according to the agenda for the October 5, 2026 meeting at City Hall, 255 S. Lincoln Ave. No minutes have been published for that meeting or for the other recent meetings covered below, so the items here reflect what was scheduled or discussed, not what was decided.

Council: clerk and treasurer referendums

The first resolution would ask voters on April 6, 2027 whether to eliminate the elected City Clerk. A September 28 Finance Committee amendment would assign those duties to an existing staff member appointed by the City Administrator. The second resolution would ask voters the same date whether to eliminate the elected City Treasurer and assign the duties to the City's Finance Director.

Water service transfer with Caseyville

The council agenda also listed an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Village of Caseyville for transfer of water service on Country Lane.

Warrant and zoning items

The agenda listed approval of Warrant #592 in the amount of $551,745.70. It also listed a second reading of an ordinance amending Ord. 623, Zoning (Schwarz on State), 114-128 W. State Street, along with second readings on Special Events and Alcoholic Beverages code changes.

Committee agendas: battery storage, cubicles, parks

Three committees met October 12. The Community Development Committee was set to discuss a zoning text amendment for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and the Community Development Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).

The Public Safety Committee was set to review a resolution authorizing the Mayor to purchase office cubicles from Egyptian Workspace Partners, and to discuss the FY28 Public Safety Capital Improvement Plan.

The Parks & Environment Committee was set to review a presentation on the updated Parks and Recreation Capital Improvement Plan for FY28, and to review staff recreation and maintenance reports for August and September 2026.

Library Board: FY28 levy and director framework

The Library Board agenda listed the tax levy for fiscal year 2028 and a performance management framework for the Library Director. It also listed an elevator update, referendum next steps, and a privacy policy review.

Police Pension Board

The Police Pension Board met October 8 at the O'Fallon Public Safety Facility, 285 N. Seven Hills Road. The only substantive agenda item was review of the Pension Annual Statement with the Illinois Department of Insurance, due October 30, 2026. The rest of the agenda was procedural: opening, public comments, bills, reports, old business, and possible membership or benefits applications. The agenda did not list any specific contracts, dollar amounts, or benefit decisions, and no applicants or public speakers were named.

Coming up

The Planning Commission meets October 13, 2026 and will hold public hearings on three planned use requests. Staff recommends approval for each item subject to conditions outlined in the commission reports. The items are PU-2026-0007, Saddleback Chocolates Courtyard planned use; PU-2026-0009, Keystone Place at Richland Creek variance request; and PU-2026-0008, Timber Creek 1st Addition planned use and minor subdivision plat.

No other meetings are listed in the next 14 days. Readers should check the City of O'Fallon's published agendas and minutes for the official record, including any outcomes from the meetings summarized above.

O'Fallon Council to weigh golf studio zoning; Public Works eyes $1.26M tank contract

This week's O'Fallon meetings were all agenda-only, with no final votes taken. The City Council is set to consider a zoning change for the O'Fallon Golf Studio, and the Public Works Committee will review a $1.26 million contract for elevated tank improvements.

City Council: Golf studio zoning and routine items

The City Council held a public hearing and is scheduled to vote on the second reading of an ordinance amending the zoning code to allow a planned use for the O'Fallon Golf Studio at 715 Lakepointe Centre, Suite 119. The ordinance includes a condition prohibiting BYOB, on-site alcohol consumption, and liquor sales. The council also considered re-appointing Julie Spengler to the Historic Preservation Commission for a three-year term expiring September 8, 2029, and approving Warrant #589 in the amount of $2,804,243.84. Nomination petitions for the April 6, 2027, Consolidated Election will be available starting August 25, 2026. A proclamation for the America 250th Celebration was also on the agenda.

Committees review parks, library, and community development

The Parks & Environment Committee met August 10 to consider an ordinance establishing parking limitations on park property, specifically related to OTHS parking rules. The committee also reviewed staff reports for June and July and approved minutes from June 8, 2026.

The Library Board met the same day to review the FY26 year-end budget and financial reports. Discussions included updating the AI and computer use policies, and a Phase II fundraising proposal from Rescigno.

The Community Development Committee also met August 10 to consider a second-reading ordinance amending the zoning code for the O'Fallon Golf Studio, subject to a condition granting public safety personnel access during operational hours. The committee also received updates on permits, zoning code, and business registrations, and approved minutes from July 27, 2026.

Public Works: $1.26M tank contract and other projects

The Public Works Committee meets today, August 24, to consider six items, including five resolutions for construction and engineering contracts and one ordinance amending speed restrictions. The largest contract is a $1,258,900 agreement with Elevation Coatings and Restoration, LLC for the Kyle & Pausch Elevated Tank Improvements. Other contracts include $186,532.94 with Gelly Excavating & Construction for Alyssa Creek Court Improvements, $963,585.25 with Hank's Excavating & Landscaping, Inc. for the North Interceptor Sewer Replacement at Scott Troy Road Crossing, and $49,800.00 with Gonzalez Companies, LLC for Elisabeth Drive Drainage Improvements. The committee will also review minutes from June 22, 2026.

Finance & Administration: Capital policy and budget report

The Finance & Administration Committee also meets August 24 to consider approving a new capital asset policy and the Budget to Actual report as of June 30, 2026. The agenda includes discussion of the City Clerk and City Treasurer positions, and information-only items including the quarterly investment report and Treasurer's report.

Planning Commission: Planned use for Schwarz on State

On August 25, the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a planned use request for the Schwarz on State development at 114-1128 W. State Street. Staff recommends approval subject to conditions. The commission will also approve minutes from July 14, 2026, and take public comments.

Coming up

• **Public Works Committee** – August 24, 2026 (contracts, speed ordinance)
• **Finance & Administration Committee** – August 24, 2026 (capital asset policy, budget report)
• **Planning Commission** – August 25, 2026 (Schwarz on State planned use)

All meetings are open to the public. Agendas and minutes are available on the city's website.

O'Fallon weighs golf studio zoning, library ballot question

The most consequential items before O'Fallon officials this week are a proposed zoning change for a golf studio at Lakepointe Centre and a potential advisory question on the November ballot about building a new public library. Minutes from the Aug. 3 City Council meeting have not yet been published, so no votes are confirmed; the items below reflect what was on the agenda.

Golf studio Planned Use moves to second reading

The O'Fallon Golf Studio, at 715 Lakepointe Centre, Suite 119, is the subject of an ordinance amending the city's zoning code to allow a Planned Use. The Community Development Committee took up a first reading July 27, and the City Council had the first reading on its Aug. 3 agenda. The ordinance includes a condition granting O'Fallon Public Safety personnel access during operational hours.

The Community Development Committee meets again today, Aug. 10, to consider the ordinance on second reading. The agenda also includes approval of the July 27 minutes and department updates covering the July 2026 permit report, zoning code update, and business registration update.

Library advisory question on November ballot

The Finance & Administration Committee on July 27 considered a resolution to place an advisory question on the Nov. 3, 2026, ballot about constructing and equipping a new public library. The City Council also had the resolution on its Aug. 3 agenda. The committee additionally reviewed a resolution to transfer from reserves and amend the FY26 budget for departments that exceeded budgeted amounts, and received informational reports including the Treasurer's Report as of April 30, 2026, a grant funding report for July 2026, and utility billing and waste management reports for June and July 2026.

Budget amendment and warrant

The City Council's Aug. 3 agenda included a resolution authorizing a transfer from reserves and budget amendments for FY26, and a motion to approve Warrant #588 for $1,447,755.70.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission met Aug. 4 to approve minutes from July 7 and discuss potential historic landmark designations for future recommendation. No specific properties were named in the agenda.

Coming up

Three meetings are scheduled for today, Aug. 10:

• **Community Development Committee** — second reading of the golf studio Planned Use ordinance, minutes approval, and department updates.
• **Parks & Environment Committee** — an ordinance amending Chapter 95 of Title IX to establish parking limitations on park property, related to OTHS parking rules; parks and recreation staff reports for June and July; and approval of minutes from June 8.
• **Library Board** — review of FY26 year-end financials and budget, AI and computer use policy reviews, and a Phase II fundraising proposal from Rescigno.

All recent meeting summaries are agenda-only; minutes have not yet been published, so no votes or decisions are confirmed.

O'Fallon City Council weighs zoning, leases, and $1.29M warrant; Golf Studio and library question on tap for August 3

The O'Fallon City Council's July 20 regular meeting agenda included a $1,294,841.04 warrant approval, a five-year lease for law enforcement property, and zoning and land-use decisions affecting residential and mixed-use development. Minutes from that meeting have not yet been published, so outcomes are not confirmed.

City Council — July 20

The council was scheduled to act on several items:

• A 5-year lease of 10378 Rieder Road, Lebanon, IL, for the Southern Illinois Law Enforcement Commission.
• Zoning Code and Design Update with PGAV and Horner & Shifrin.
• Warrant approval for $1,294,841.04.
• Mixed-Use development for Central Park — Phase 2.
• Residential subdivision for Windsor Creek — Phase 6 (40.02 acres) and Adcock Estates.
• Adjournment to executive session for labor negotiations.

Because only the agenda is available and minutes have not been published, the council's actual votes and any amendments are not yet part of the public record reviewed here.

Police Pension Board — July 23

The Police Pension Board was set to approve minutes from its April 23 and May 26, 2026 meetings and process warrants for August, September, and October 2026 pension payments. The agenda also listed discussion of the status of irregular contributions for Brett Pelliciotti, reorganization of board officers (President, Vice President, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, FOIA/OMA Officer), and review of deadlines for the Annual Statement and audit filing with the Illinois Department of Insurance by October 30, 2026. Minutes are not yet published.

Fire Pension Board — July 23

The Fire Pension Board agenda included approval of minutes from the April 23, 2026 meeting and approval of warrants 26-15 through 26-21 for benefits and expenses. The board was also scheduled to discuss the cash balance in the Bank of O'Fallon account, elect a president, secretary, and FOIA/OMA officers, and review 2026 trustee training requirements. The agenda noted no major policy decisions were scheduled. Minutes are not yet published.

Community Development Committee — July 27

The committee was scheduled to review minutes from its July 13, 2026 meeting and conduct a first reading of an ordinance regarding a proposed golf studio at Lakepointe Centre under case PU-2026-0005. Minutes are not yet published.

Coming up

• **City Council — August 3, 2026:** The council is scheduled to vote on a first-reading ordinance amending zoning for the O'Fallon Golf Studio at 715 Lakepointe Centre, with a committee recommendation to add a public safety access condition to the zoning amendment. Also on the agenda: a resolution to place a new library construction advisory question on the November 2026 ballot, a resolution authorizing transfers from reserves and budget amendments for FY26, and a motion to approve Warrant #588 for $1,447,755.70.