Ward 7 Alderperson· May 1, 2015 - May 1, 2027 (month-level start: May 2015 per belleville.net/317 and belleville.net/781 (city terms begin May 1); month-level end: May 2027 per belleville.net/317 and belleville.net/781 (city terms begin May 1)) (cycle default: IL municipal terms begin May 1, end Apr 30)
Phillip Elmore
Belleville
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- 4
- Total speaking time
- 8:24
- Avg per meeting
- 2:06
- Segments
- 122
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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.
$424,850 tourism grant fate
Unknown — the grant amount and use were not stated in the available materials.
West Belleville Bike Trail
$105,800 in design costs, paid from TIF 3 funds.
Fire Department grants and response volume
Grant funding and vehicle repair costs could affect the fire department's budget, though specific figures were not published.
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.
St. Clair Township sewer agreement delayed
Over $244,000 across the three sewer-related items.
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.
CA Jones development agreement rescinded
Special Service Area #4 involves a special assessment on properties within its downtown boundaries; the specific amounts were not included in the materials provided.
Speeding and school-zone safety on West Main Street
Multi-family density on South Jackson Street
The applicant had invested over $100,000 in the property, which must now revert to single-family use.
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
Decisions during term (401)
Recorded while Elmore 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 (103)
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to approve the recommendation for the appointment of Mark Heffernan as Police Chief, effective September 22, 2026, at 12:01am, for the remainder of the fiscal year 2026-2027.
to approve claims and disbursements in the amount of $1,458,445.25 and payroll in the amount of $1,184,067.93.
to approve the hire of Blake Mooney as a probationary police officer (lateral entry) effective September 22, 2026, at 12:01am.
to waive formal bidding procedures and purchase one new 2027 Ford Explorer from Clement Automotive for $38,570.00 for the EDPZ Department, with them matching the price of the 2026 Ford Explorer purcha
to approve bank financing from Busey Bank at 3.98% interest for financing of two new rear loader sanitation trucks.
to approve an agreement with Bknott Productions, Inc, in the amount of $4,300.00 to produce videos for community outreach, recruitment, and social media footage for the Fire Department.
to approve Resolution 3586 as read.
to approve Ordinances 9536 and 9537 as read.
to pay the Motor Fuel Claims in the Amount of $9.288.49.
Appointment of Mark Heffernan as Police Chief
2027 Ford Explorer purchase for EDPZ Department
The expense was already approved in the current budget
waive the formal bidding procedures and purchase one new 2027 Ford Explorer from Clement Automotive for $38,570 for the EDPZ Department, with them matching the price of the 2026 Ford Explorer purchase
approve bank financing from Busey Bank at 3.98% interest for financing of two new rear loader sanitation trucks.
Purchase of 2027 Ford Explorer for EDPZ Department
approve the disposal of surplus property, including chairs, broken exercise equipment, and portable lockers, from the Campus.
waive the formal bidding procedures and purchase one new 2027 Ford F-350 truck with a plow unit and flat bed in the amount of $77,787.00, and one new 2027 Ford F-250 pickup truck in the amount of $54,
waive the formal bidding procedures and utilize the AEPA cooperative agreement (contract number AEPA 025-D) to contract with Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc. for the roof replacement at 510/512 West
Disposal of Campus surplus property
Waiver of bidding for 510/512 West Main St. roof replacement
Waiver of bidding for two new Public Works trucks
Claims, payroll and disbursements
Hire of four probationary police officers
Rescind Leshawn Herron development agreement — 2510 East Main Street
Development agreement with Pari Mutuel Wagering LLC — 4204 West Main Street (Mac's on Main)
Speed limit reduction to 20 mph in Brookhill Estates
Deny Riverwalk LLC junkyard use variance — 226 Centreville Avenue
approve claims and disbursements in the amount of $1,195,731.85 and payroll in the amount of $1,105,394.48.
approve the request as read.
approve amended Fee Schedule FY 2026-2027.
deny the denial of Ordinance 9514-2026.
approve Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc., Engineers and Consultants scopes of work and contracts for service in response to the City of Belleville's Request for Proposals for Comprehensive Zoning Code &
approve Ordinance 9512-2026.
approve 7-month service agreement extension with WSI Technologies in the amount of $4,688.00 for recording software (Police Department).
to sell/scrap/auction miscellaneous equipment (Fire Department).
approve Resolution 3580 as read.
approve the request as read.
change the Ordinance 9514-2026 to an approval.
approve the Ordinances as read.
pay the Motor Fuel Claims in the Amount of $3,513.09
approve the agreements as read.
approve Resolution 3581 Authorizing the Institution of Legal Action related to Fire Department apparatus.
Special Use Permit — short-term rental, 800 Gass Ave (John Reichert)
Ordinance 9514-2026 — Case 35-June26 (Alexander Withorn), denial reversed and approved
He and Weygandt toured the property, held a neighborhood open house, and heard positive response from everyone they contacted.