City of Woodstock

The City Council conducted a meeting that included the swearing-in ceremony of a new police officer and a public hearing regarding proposed amendments to the Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax ordinance. The Council discussed clarifying the tax's applicability to short-term rental platforms and properties, ensuring equitable treatment across all lodging providers. Additionally, the Council reviewed the transmittal of the fiscal year budget and approved a resolution authorizing a change order for a contract regarding a rate study and water and sewer master plan.

The meeting included floor discussions covering proclamations for Music in Our Schools Month and the retirement of Sergeant Richard Dolan, along with a check presentation from the Friends of the Opera House. Key items on the Consent Agenda involved the acceptance of the February 17, 2026, City Council Minutes, approval of payroll warrants, and review of various commission minutes. Manager's Report No. 288 addressed the approval of a new Class A-2 (Restaurant) Liquor License for BratHaus, the purchase of Motorola portable radios for $212,100, and the transmittal of 2026 employee benefit agreements. During discussion items, the Council reviewed the Sidewalk Assistance Program, and public comments addressed concerns regarding a potential gravel pit near residential sites, surveillance technology, and past interactions with police during a public event. Council also addressed updates on the Flock Safety Agreement stipulations.

The agenda includes a swearing-in ceremony for a new police officer and a public hearing regarding proposed amendments to the Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax. The council will review a consent agenda covering minute approvals, warrants, and various commission reports. Discussion items include the transmittal of the fiscal year 2026/27 budget, and the council will review a resolution regarding a change order for a water and sewer master plan rate study.

The document contains the minutes from a December 15, 2025 meeting and an agenda for a future meeting on March 16, 2026. The December meeting included a discussion regarding the 2026 Meeting Calendar, a Certificate of Appropriateness for door replacements at 315 E. South Street, and plans to update the HPC ordinance and increase the number of commission members. The March 2026 agenda focuses on a concept plan for a multi-family residential development at the former Woodstock Die Cast site, detailing design guidelines, site layout, and architectural considerations for the proposed construction in the historic district.

The meeting agenda included floor discussions featuring proclamations for Music in Our Schools Month and Sergeant Dolan's Retirement, as well as a check presentation from the Friends of the Opera House. Key items on the Consent Agenda involved the acceptance of the February 17, 2026 City Council Minutes, approval of payroll warrants, acceptance of various commission minutes and reports, and approval of Manager's Report No. 288. Manager's Report No. 288 included the approval of an ordinance for a new Class A-2 Liquor License for BratHaus, a resolution for the purchase of Motorola portable radios totaling $212,100, and the transmittal of 2026 employee benefit summaries. Discussion items included the Sidewalk Assistance Program.