Ward 5 Alderperson· June 1, 2026 - May 1, 2027 (appointed May 18, 2026 to unexpired Ward 5 term, sworn June 1, 2026 per Labor Tribune; month-level end: May 2027 per city terms beginning May 1, belleville.net/781) (cycle default: IL municipal terms begin May 1, end Apr 30)
Jeffrey Collier
Belleville
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Top issues during term (20)
Short-term rental permit request at 523 Abend St
Short-term rentals generate an 8% transient occupancy tax for the city.
Downtown projects update
$55,000 added to the project, funded by ARPA and TIF 3 dollars.
West Belleville Bike Trail
$105,800 in design costs, paid from TIF 3 funds.
West Belleville Bike Trail Phase 1
$275,911 in engineering services, offset by TIF and grant funding.
Downtown sign permit at 117 W. Main Street
North Douglas Avenue improvements
Up to $127,750 from HRST funds.
Short-term rental permits on N. Church and N. Charles
Lake Forest Drive Flooding
One resident reported spending about $160,000 to rebuild after the 2024 flood.
Junkyard variance at 226 Centreville Avenue
Brookhill Estates speed limit reduction
Opponents noted replacing signs across subdivisions would cost thousands of dollars.
Mobile food vendor regulations
Downtown Business District SSA bonds
The bond amount isn't stated in the agenda; debt service would be borne by property within the special service area.
Rezone request at 1901 Mascoutah Ave to light industry
Local taxpayers could see a slight boost in city sales tax revenue once the new shop opens its doors.
Off-street parking variance at 931 S Jackson St
Hough and Rotary Park improvements
About $123,500 combined, drawn from TIF 3 and TIF 16 funds.
Disposal of surplus Fire Department mower
No dollar figure was given for the disposal.
Sanitation truck fleet financing
Financing at 3.98% interest over four years for the two trucks.
Summer Kids Daycare expansion
The cost of the acquisition and remodeling isn't publicly stated yet; any city contribution will come out in the discussion.
Fire Department vehicle purchase
Spends $57,863.00, about $2,300 less than the original state bid.
Proposed ban on potable groundwater wells
Decisions during term (199)
Recorded while Collier was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of September 21, 2026 meeting minutes
Claims, disbursements and payroll
Treasurer's reports for August 2026
TIF Joint Review Board date and public member
Amendment to liquor/convenience store special use permit (1801/1805 Lebanon Ave)
Removal of parking ordinance 74.02(F)
Five engineering agreements (Douglas Ave, inspections, B Street/IL-161, on-call, dam inspection)
Orchard Lakes detention basin study ($24,500)
Sign permits — David Parks and United Ink
Bonfire Holdings PUD amendment special use permit
Sanders Byrd short-term rental special use permit
Chili Cook-Off use of 30 Public Square
Ordinances 9538, 9539, 9540, 9542, 9543, 9544 read by title and approved
Ordinance 9541-2026 (Sanders Byrd short-term rental)
Motor fuel claims of $27,322.32
Mayor Gain Meyer will recommend the reappointment of Lynn Clapp and Katie Dawson to serve a 2-year term on the Human Relations Commission
Motion to approve an agreement with Lochmueller Group in the amount of $49,950.00 for Construction Inspections, Pay Estimate Submittals, and General Contractor Questions and Coordination for the 2027-2028 MFT/TIF Programs
Motion to approve an agreement with Horner & Shifrin not to exceed the amount of $9,950.00 for East B Street/IL-161 Intersection Improvements (HRST)
Motion to approve an agreement with TWM not to exceed $9,500.00 for On Demand Engineering and Surveying Services (MFT/TIF)
Motion to approve an agreement with Gonzalez Companies in the amount of $2,500.00 for Bicentennial Park Dam Inspection (TIF16)
Voting record (76)
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