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 City Council chambers were packed this week for an exceptionally long session debating proposed ICE-related legislation. Great example of a civil and peaceful event, we had dozens of speakers, high emotion, only a few outbursts, and even a bit of colorful language. On a less contentious note, the meeting also included the debut of…
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Energy is a big topic in Batavia and we contracted with the Brattle Group to help define our energy strategy and future. Last night the city council had their first “blush” of the initial findings and these will be refined over the course of upcoming months with opportunities for public feedback and commentary. 1. IRP…
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Cost of living wage increases for non-union employees, landscape repairs on water street, and annexing some “orphaned” lots into the city. Opening Formalities Annexation Agreements: Wagner Road Public Works and Infrastructure City Administration and Finance Closing Author: Jim Fahrenbach
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Full agenda on this one! Breast cancer awareness proclamation, immigrant rights presentations, new alderperson sworn in and more! I. Meeting Opening and Formalities II. Oath of Office III. Consent Agenda IV. Public Comment and Presentations V. Proclamation: Breast Cancer Awareness Month VI. Commission Updates VII. Regular Agenda VIII. Administrator’s Report IX. Mayor’s Report
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A big thank you to the fantastic candidates who applied for the vacant Ward 7 City Council seat! We had a tough decision to make, and it’s wonderful to see so many people stepping up to serve our community. Please join us in welcoming Bob White as the new alderman for Ward 7! A special…
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Bag fees revisited, new police AI enabled translators, one of the largely unknown Nissen huts downtown to be demolished, and more! Meeting Preliminaries & Consent Agenda (12:28 – 14:16) The meeting begins with a roll call, followed by the approval of the minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting. An executive session for the purchase…
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Author: Jim Fahrenbach – Batavia Alderperson Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation with a packed city council chambers, wastewater treatment plant update, and Batavia staff honored! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRfGHZEHpLI Meeting Opening and Invocation Roll Call and Agenda Wastewater Treatment Plant Rehabilitation Project Update Batavia Main Street Update Proclamations and Appointments Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Ordinance City Council and…
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Author: Jim Fahrenbach Budget process overview, public EV chargers, and more! Meeting Opening and Roll Call (19:47) The meeting was called to order, and a roll call was conducted. It was noted that Alderman Vogelsinger’s position was vacant. Agenda Adjustments and Approvals (21:11) The minutes from the August 26, 2025 meeting were approved. (21:49) An…