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Week of 2026-07-27
Swansea Board to Consider $73,000 Fire Truck Purchase; Planning Board Weighs Zoning Code Changes
The Swansea Board of Trustees is scheduled to vote on a $73,000 purchase of a 2026 Ford Super Duty 4x4 Supercab with a plow attachment, the largest dollar item on a packed agenda from the village's recent government meetings. Minutes have not yet been published for any of the meetings held over the past two weeks, so outcomes remain unconfirmed.
Board of Trustees — July 20
The Board of Trustees agenda included a resolution to purchase the Ford Super Duty from Morrow Brothers Ford, 1242 Main Street, Greenfield, IL, for $73,000. The truck would be equipped with a plow attachment.
Also on the agenda:
- A resolution approving a testing agreement with Testing, Analysis & Control, Inc. for wastewater treatment plant services.
- Ordinance No. 2028 amending Chapter 153 (Subdivisions) of the Municipal Code.
- Ordinance No. 2029 amending Chapter 156 regarding registration and maintenance of vacant and foreclosing structures.
- An ordinance amending Chapter 154 to require a special use permit for automobile dealerships.
- Committee reports and personnel matters.
Because minutes are not yet available, it is not confirmed which items were approved.
Planning & Zoning Board — July 13
The Business District Development and Redevelopment Commission scheduled a public hearing on a redevelopment agreement with Jenna Magnuson d/b/a Silver Creek Animal Hospital. The agreement concerns the use of business district funds for a flush-mounted sign.
Planning & Zoning Board — July 14
The board scheduled two public hearings on amendments to Chapter 154 of the municipal code:
- One hearing addressed zoning review procedures, violation notices, stop-work orders, and certificates of zoning compliance. The proposed amendment would revise zoning review and occupancy authorization procedures, alter notice-of-violation procedures and stop-work orders, and eliminate certificates of zoning compliance.
- A second hearing addressed code text amendments that would change permitted uses in the Planned Business and Highway Business zoning districts.
The hearing was set for 6:00 PM at the Swansea Government Center. Minutes have not been published.
What This Means for Residents
The proposed zoning changes could affect what types of businesses are allowed in Swansea's Planned Business and Highway Business districts. The Chapter 154 amendments, if adopted, would change how the village reviews zoning, issues occupancy authorization, and enforces violations. The vacant-property ordinance and the automobile dealership special-use permit requirement could affect property owners and business operators. The fire truck purchase and wastewater testing agreement involve public spending on village services.
Coming Up
Planning & Zoning Board — August 3, 2026: The board will consider a Request for Proposals to demolish and restore two properties: the mobile home at 208 Clara Street and the wood-frame residence at 217 Anna Street. Sealed proposals are due by 2:00 PM on August 3 and will be opened publicly at the Village Government Center. Proposal security is required equal to 5% of the total proposal amount. Performance and payment bonds would each equal 100% of the contract amount. The contract must be completed within 30 calendar days, with liquidated damages of $250 per day.
Week of 2026-07-20
Swansea Roundup: Wastewater Plant Contract, Zoning Changes, and Demolition Proposals on the Table
Board of Trustees: $119,419.90 Wastewater Plant Contract on Agenda
The Swansea Board of Trustees met July 6 with several significant items on the agenda, though minutes have not yet been published and no outcomes can be confirmed.
The largest dollar item was a resolution to approve a $119,419.90 price quotation from Kaeser Compressors for rebuilding wastewater-plant blowers. The board also had two ordinance amendments scheduled: one amending Chapter 153 (Subdivisions) and another amending Chapter 156, which covers registration and maintenance of vacant and foreclosing properties.
Personnel items included approving the Human Resource Manager job description and hiring Samantha Large. Two travel requests were on the agenda: Ben Schloesser to attend the ICMA Annual Conference (October 17–21, 2026) and Dan Thomas to attend the IML Conference (September 17–19, 2026).
Parks Board: Pickleball Resurfacing and Fall Events
The Park Board met July 11 to review a resurfacing bid for pickleball courts through the TIPS cooperative purchasing program. Members discussed status updates for the Wellness series, Dracula Spectacula (scheduled for October 24, 2026), and a Costume Swap (scheduled for October 3, 2026).
Proposed new events included a reading night, a sand volleyball opening, and a "Pets & Popsicles" partnership with the Humane Society or a social kitchen. A request for a Little Library at Clinton Hills was also on the agenda. No minutes have been published, so no decisions are confirmed.
Planning & Zoning: Silver Creek Animal Hospital and Code Amendments
The Planning & Zoning Board and the Business District Development and Redevelopment Commission held multiple sessions on July 13 and 14.
On July 13, a public hearing was scheduled on a redevelopment agreement with Jenna Magnuson d/b/a Silver Creek Animal Hospital. The agreement would use business district funds for a flush-mounted sign.
On July 14 at 6:00 PM at the Swansea Government Center, the board held two public hearings on amendments to Chapter 154 of the municipal code. One hearing covered changes to permitted uses in the Planned Business and Highway Business zoning districts. The other addressed zoning review procedures, occupancy authorization, notice of violation procedures, stop-work orders, and the elimination of certificates of zoning compliance.
All Planning & Zoning items are agenda-only; minutes have not been published.
Coming Up
July 20 — Board of Trustees: The board will vote on a $73,000 resolution to purchase a 2026 Ford Super Duty 4x4 Supercab with a plow attachment from Morrow Brothers Ford, 1242 Main Street, Greenfield, IL. Also on the agenda: a testing agreement with Testing, Analysis & Control, Inc. for wastewater treatment plant services; Ordinance No. 2028 amending Chapter 153 (Subdivisions); Ordinance No. 2029 amending Chapter 156 on vacant and foreclosing structures; and an ordinance amendment requiring a special use permit for automobile dealerships.
August 3 — Planning & Zoning Board: The board will consider a Request for Proposals to demolish and restore two sites: a mobile home at 208 Clara Street and a wood-frame residence at 217 Anna Street. Proposal security of 5% of the total amount is required, along with performance and payment bonds each equal to 100% of the contract amount. The contract must be completed within 30 calendar days, with liquidated damages of $250 per day. Sealed proposals are due by 2 p.m. on August 3, 2026, and will be opened publicly at the Village Government Center.
*Note: All recent meetings listed above are agenda-only. Minutes have not been published, so no votes, approvals, or final decisions can be confirmed. Readers should consult official Village of Swansea records for outcomes.*
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