May 18th 2026 City Council Meeting

The City of Belleville Council held a meeting on May 18, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were addressed. Key procurement actions included waiving formal bidding procedures to purchase a John Deere mower for $12,545 and approving a $129,700 design services contract with Gonzalez Companies LLC for sewer improvements. The council also approved a $5,000 contract for geospatial services and a $92,876 state bid purchase for sewer line and wastewater treatment plant equipment. Additionally, a $347,760 purchase of a modular vehicle barrier system from Advanced Security Technologies was approved, along with a three-year $12,000 contract for security awareness training and a five-year phone service contract with Spectrum Voice. The council approved budget amendments and incumbrances for fiscal year 2021 and awarded contracts for ditching programs totaling over $500,000 to Hanks Excavating and Landscaping Inc. A grant of $424,850 for a year-round indoor market project was discussed extensively, with concerns about feasibility and costs leading to a motion to table the grant for further review by the economic development committee. Other approvals included facility use agreements and zoning-related permits. The meeting concluded with approval of motor fuel claims totaling $23,390.11 and no executive session was held.