Jacki Athey

The meeting included discussions and actions on several key items. An ordinance amending building permit fees was approved. The council discussed the Villa Grove Alumni Association's request to use city property for a dance and the associated liability insurance requirements, clarifying that the association must obtain its own insurance. An account was approved for recreation program officials' payroll, with the CPS Director as the signatory. Reimbursement was approved for a firefighter's purchase of lightbars. Finally, the City Administrator's attendance to the NGMA Conference in March 2026 was approved.

The City Council discussed several topics, including the IML Conference, cross country meet, donation of a tree, new squad car, generators at the Fire Department/ESC building, Alumni Association event, Christmas Tree Lighting committee, trick-or-treat hours, property condemnations, America250 Community participation, and establishment of stipend policy for travel reimbursements.

The City Council discussed several topics including updates from the City Administrator, Community Recreation Center Director, Public Works Director, and Police Chief. Concrete work has begun, tree removal is scheduled, and the reservoir is improving. A violation notice was issued to the solar farm for grass height. The council approved an ordinance regarding changes to the City of Villa Grove Municipal Code to allow for the regulation of the installation of mobile homes. The council entered a closed session to discuss personnel matters and then adjourned.

The meeting addressed several topics, including an update from the City Administrator on the ongoing audit and her upcoming conference attendance. The Public Safety Coordinator inquired about the OSLAD grant application, and the council confirmed their preference for focusing on two specific projects to manage costs. The Police Chief reported on the installation of body cameras and the vendor's agreement to replace docking stations at no cost. The Mayor discussed Prairie Fire planning, awaiting FEMA input for flood plain reclassification, and the potential phasing of the project. There was also a discussion regarding compensation for landowner Renfrow concerning the Paul Street extension.

The council discussed and approved several items, including a contract to sell real estate, adoption of the 2024 Douglas County Multi-Jurisdictional All Hazards Mitigation Plan, and payment to Mid-Illinois Concrete. They addressed Ag Days vendor permits, an occupancy issue at Tri-City Country Club, termination of a CRP contract, sale of surplus equipment, and additional ash tree removals. The meeting also included reports from the City Administrator, Community Recreation Center Director, and Public Works Director, covering topics such as the ongoing audit, real estate development, water control issues at the splash pad, generator installation, tree work, and aquatic weed controls.