May 4th 2026 City Council Meeting

The City of Belleville held a City Council meeting on May 4, 2026, where multiple procurement and zoning matters were discussed and voted on. Key procurement-related actions included the approval of a $399,823.42 contract with Hanks Excavating Landscaping, Inc. for the East B Street and Illinois 161 Intersection Rehabilitation project, and the approval of a contract with Amaran to install a new street light at 415 North Michigan Avenue. The council also approved claims and payroll disbursements totaling over $3.9 million. Several zoning and special use permit requests were considered, including a motion to return a multifamily use request for 312 South Jackson Street back to the zoning board for further review with conditions limiting it to duplex use. Additionally, the council approved updated school resource officer agreements and amended a special use permit related to liquor licensing. The meeting included motions to approve various ordinances and resolutions, including a community planning grant application. Overall, the meeting focused on infrastructure improvements, zoning decisions affecting housing and commercial properties, and budgetary approvals for city operations and capital projects.