Mark Heffernan

The meeting agenda includes a presentation from the Police Department regarding updates to their current hiring process. Additionally, the commission reserves the right to enter into an executive session to discuss personnel-related matters, such as appointments, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees, as well as collective negotiation matters.

The committee approved the roof replacement for the 200 North Jackson garage. They also authorized the purchase of four Ford Explorer police vehicles and two Ford F-150 trucks, along with a one-year contract for Cellebrite investigative software. Furthermore, the committee approved the FY26 budget amendments and the FY2026/2027 budget, and received and filed the report on revenue sources.

The City Council meeting covered a variety of topics, including public participation regarding zoning concerns at 312 South Jackson Street, property maintenance issues, and traffic safety improvements. The council issued a proclamation recognizing May 2026 as National Military Appreciation Month. Other actions included the appointment of a member to the Downtown Belleville Development Commission, approval of claims and payroll, and authorization for infrastructure and maintenance projects such as intersection rehabilitation, street light installation, sidewalk replacement programs, and the disposal of a surplus city vehicle.

The committee meeting agenda included discussions regarding the disposal of a Fire Department vehicle, a Memorandum of Understanding for fire department duty relief language, and the approval of updated School Resource Officer agreements with local educational districts. Additionally, the agenda covered staffing and recruitment updates for the police department, including efforts regarding background investigators.

The board meeting agenda includes the seating of a new member and discussions on the Digital Library Protection Act, with a potential executive session regarding personnel or collective negotiation matters. Policy motions to be presented include the offering of non-resident library cards, the establishment of a non-resident fee for the upcoming year, and amendments to the non-resident policy. Property, equipment, and services updates cover a film screening, an electric vehicle carshare program, and repairs for the elevator and windows. The session also includes a review of library financial claims, updates on fundraising, promotion, and marketing, as well as general library reports.