The council reviewed and proposed various actions, including the purchase of a 2026 Bobcat compact excavator with the trade-in of a 2016 model, and a third amendment to the consent decree and environmental settlement agreement with Tronox Inc. Other items included a first amendment to the development agreement with DCCW Infrastructure LLC regarding the Dream Clean and Starbucks project, and support for a Community Development Block Grant application. The council discussed the potential creation of an official City of Warrenville Instagram account for a pilot program, a request for donations to install a concrete pad and amenities at Leone Schmidt Heritage Park, and received an informational update on Flock license plate reader cameras. Additional items involved a request for TIF assistance or a temporary use permit extension for 3S580 River Road, and several informational reports, including economic development updates and various commission minutes.
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The meeting featured an announcement regarding the Warrenville Mercantile, highlighting a new initiative to support local vendors with storefronts at Leon Schmidt Park. A significant portion of the public comment period was dedicated to concerns regarding the city's use of Flock safety license plate reader cameras. Residents expressed privacy concerns, citing data misuse in other jurisdictions, potential inaccuracies in the system, and a lack of transparency regarding the effectiveness and usage of the technology. Several speakers urged the council to terminate the contract with the camera vendor, while others expressed support for the technology as a safety tool.
May 18, 2026·Board meeting
City of Warrenville City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council meeting included a presentation of the AWWA Water Ambassador Award and various administrative items. Key agenda topics included amendments to the City Code regarding water and sewer service rates, commission member regulations, sign ordinances, and zoning regarding gunsmith shops and adult uses. The Council also considered resolutions for water valve exercising, participation in a police records management system, a fleet management lease, and a contract for emergency sanitary sewer manhole repairs. Furthermore, they discussed a sublease agreement, a body-worn camera contract renewal, a citywide traffic study, and construction services for Cerny Park. Informational reports from several departments were received and filed.
May 18, 2026·Board meeting
City Council Regular Meeting
The council discussed various ordinances, including water and sewer rate increases, amendments to the city code regarding volunteer commissions, sign code amendments, and zoning changes for gunsmith shops and adult uses. Key resolutions involved agreements for water valve exercising, participation in a police records management consortium, leasing an enterprise fleet vehicle, ratifying a contract for emergency sewer repair, consenting to a cell tower sublease, and renewing a five-year agreement for body-worn cameras. Additionally, the meeting included a presentation on a city traffic study and traffic calming toolkit, and a discussion regarding an amendment to a park construction contract.
