City Council
Aug 3, 2026
The lede
- Approved annexation and rezoning of 185-acre East Point Commons Subdivision south of US Route 20 for mixed commercial and industrial development
- Authorized extending existing contracts for groundwater monitoring at both city landfills after rejecting all new bids
- Postponed hiring decision for full-time building inspector position to allow budget amendment to pass first
- All annexation, zoning, and subdivision plat ordinances passed unanimously on second reading
Decisions & votes
Annexation & Development (All passed 9-0):
- Ord. #773H: Authorized annexation agreement with Donald K. Busch Sr. and DMD Investment Inc.
- Ord. #774H: Annexed territory south of US Route 20, east of Farmington Way
- Ord. #775H: Rezoned approximately 87 acres from Rural Holding to Planned Business District
- Ord. #776H: Rezoned approximately 98 acres from Rural Holding to Planned Industrial District
- Ord. #777H: Approved preliminary plat for East Point Commons Subdivision (33 lots)
- Ord. #778H: Approved Final Plat 1 of East Point Commons (6 lots for industrial use) Landfill Monitoring (All passed 9-0):
- Rejected all bids for Landfill #1 and #2 Groundwater Monitoring
- Extended existing contracts with Pace Analytical Services for both landfills for one additional year Personnel:
- Postponed (9-0) authorization to hire full-time building inspector ($68,000-$78,000 salary range) until August 17, 2026 First Reading:
- Ord. #779H: Amendment to tax code regarding self-generated electricity
- Ord. #780H: FY2027 budget revision for building inspector position
Discussion items
- East Point Commons development confirmed for commercial and industrial use only—not for multi-family apartments
- Building inspector hiring postponed to align with budget amendment (Ord. #780H)
- Landfill monitoring contracts: existing Pace Analytical Services rates lower than new bid proposals; contracts allow two 1-year extensions
- Boone County responsible for 50% of Landfill #2 costs (still in remediation)
Financial / operational notes
East Point Commons Development:
- Total area: 185 acres (87 acres Planned Business, 98 acres Planned Industrial)
- Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity grant: $2,974,912 for water/sewer infrastructure
- City contribution: up to $805,268 (50% of unfunded improvements after grant)
- Developer contribution: $805,268 plus any additional unfunded improvements
- Minimum 50 acres must remain industrial per grant requirements Building Department:
- Proposed new full-time building inspector/plans examiner position: $68,000-$78,000 salary range (replacing part-time position at $25,454.79)
- Budget impact requires FY2027 budget amendment Landfill Monitoring:
- Extended existing Pace Analytical Services contracts at lower rates than new bids
- Boone County pays 50% of Landfill #2 costs