Batavia Illinois – The 5th Ward
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recent posts
- Mid-Year Batavia Schools Strategic Plan Update: Power Metrics Unveiled
- Proposed Upscale Dining Concept to Revitalize Historic 15 East Wilson Street in Downtown Batavia
- Understanding Batavia’s Energy Capacity Challenges and Solutions
- New Home Developments in Batavia: What to Know
- Batavia Schools Improvement Plans: Metrics and Goals for Student Growth
Category: City Council Meetings
AI summaries and links to Batavia City Council meetings (https://www.bataviail.gov/).
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The meeting covered a presentation and public discussion on the Preliminary Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) for the city’s electric utility, followed by a Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting that addressed several ordinances, a contract authorization, and a discussion on a financial incentive for a downtown restaurant. Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) Presentation and Public Comment…
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Thankfully, we’re not paying our alderpersons by the hour, another three and a half hour session. Gambling at Gammon Coach House, the chimney, and citizen of the year announced, she may be familiar… Call to Order and Consent Agenda The meeting was called to order with a quorum present. Following the invocation and Pledge of…
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An action packed three and a half hour holiday week session! Downtown chimmney demolition discussion, gambling at Gammon Coach House, and more! Chimney Demolition at 25-31 North River Street This item dominated a significant portion of the meeting, focusing on the structural integrity and future of a historic industrial chimney. Link to Engineering Report: https://bataviail.community.highbond.com/document/427416b8-f87b-4e0e-b137-693ec2b9d38d…
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The proposed 2026 budget sparked a lengthy discussion, and for the first time in years, we had active public participation. While the specific increases are detailed below, it is important to note that the City will not get any revenue from the new casino complex opening this year. Meeting Overview and Strategic Objectives Staffing and…
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Utility and sewage rate increases, new waste water treatment plant updates, native american month proclamation and more! Call to Order, Invocation, and Roll Call [00:07:55] The meeting began with the mayor calling the council to order. A brief invocation was given, expressing gratitude for the city’s safety, the addition of nearly 900 new homes between…
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The proposed legislation restricting the use of city property in regards to civil immigration enforcement (ICE) passed after an incredibly lengthy four hour session. Summary of the related extensive discussion is below along with the answers to some procedural questions heard over the past six weeks. Proposed Legislation: Ordinance 2025-065 Title: Amending the Municipal Code,…
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The Holmstad living facility in Batavia hosted the annual “state of the community breakfast ” last week. This year featured a change in format involving presentations by the school, library, and park district along with the city. School upgrades, pending library remodels, and new faility features at the Depot Pond were mentioned. Worth a watch!…
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Review of the proposed ordinance restricting the use of city owned property for civil immigration enforcement (ICE) is below. This will be discussed November 10th (Monday) at city hall at 7PM. The proposed ordinance does not cover Batavia School, library, or park district property nor does it cover Fermilab (which is federal land). Ordinance Overview…
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First budget meeting happened last night and will not be the last. We have increases and the overview and justification was spoken to. Busy week on city council! The meeting, the first for the 2026 budget, began with thanks to city staff for their work, noting a learning curve due to recent retirements and reorganizations.…
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Another extended session, people are getting their money’s worth out of this city council! Proclamation for Brice Worley,expensive emergency truck repairs, and a housing conversation. Regular City Council Meeting Call to Order and Roll Call [ 00:22:41,347 ] The regular meeting was called to order, followed by an invocation, the Pledge of Allegiance, and roll…