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East St. Louis City Council Meeting - July 9, 2026
Published: Jul 9, 2026
City Council Approves Change Order for Township Bathroom Remodel Project
The council considered an item regarding a resolution for the East St. Louis Township Bathroom Remodel Project. Item 9A, a resolution for the Mayor and City Council to approve a change order for an agreement with Nathaniel Rufin and Moore for the East St. Louis Township Bathroom Remodel Project, was presented. A motion to accept item 9A was made and seconded, and the vote passed with Councilman Parks, Councilman Cooley, and Mayor of Potter Perry voting yes [cite: 89, 91, 92, 94, 97, 100, 102]. Item 9B was tabled, requiring budget amendments for action and to be scheduled for a future special meeting [cite: 104-105].
Resident Raises Safety Concerns Over Fireworks and Reckless Driving, Calls for Enforcement and New Ordinances
Ms. Ashford, a resident, reported concerns about her safety and the safety of other residents due to excessive fireworks and reckless driving. She described a large fireworks event on July 4th, 2026, in the 500 block of North 45th Street, which involved hours of firing fireworks, leaving streets full of trash and debris that landed on her property. She also detailed an incident in Spring 2026 involving street racing and dangerous driving on State Street, with large crowds gathering and requiring intervention from the Illinois State Police. Ms. Ashford questioned if permits were issued for these events and urged the council to enforce laws, enact new ordinances if necessary, and address fireworks in residential neighborhoods due to fire hazards [cite: 261, 265-269, 283-286, 296, 299, 304-308, 313-314, 318]. Councilmember Closer also expressed concern about fireworks in neighborhoods, emphasizing the fire risk and the need to review existing legislation [cite: 317-320].
City Council Approves Payments for Pump Station Repairs and Business License
The city council approved several items related to public works and business licenses. Item 6A, authorizing payments to Vanderventer Engineering for installing and repairing pumps at various pump stations, was approved with a motion and second, passing with votes from Councilwoman Park, Councilman Coley, and Mayor Pottery [cite: 47, 48, 50, 53, 56, 58]. Item 8A, a business license presentation, was also approved with a motion and second, passing with votes from Councilman Parks, Councilman Coolie, and Mayor Potter Ferry [cite: 66, 67, 72, 79, 82, 84].
Business Owner Details Financial Losses Due to Unresolved Infrastructure Issues, Seeks Tax Relief and Communication
Ms. McGuire, representing a business and neighbors, expressed frustration over unaddressed infrastructure issues, specifically a collapsed storm sewer and sinkhole that developed in 2018, causing ongoing damage to properties and preventing business operation. She highlighted significant financial losses and the difficulty in obtaining tax relief or assistance, being passed between city and county departments. She also questioned the allocation of funds, suggesting they should prioritize areas with existing taxpayers, not new construction areas without residents. She noted that a $25,000 grant for Jada's Fish and Chicken, intended for building, has not been received due to the inability to build on the property. Ms. McGuire requested a written timeline for sewer repairs, clarity on tax relief and sewer bill assistance, and consistent communication [cite: 175, 177, 179, 183, 187, 189, 197, 223, 224, 242].
Council Fills Housing Authority Vacancy, Defers Bridge Agreement Due to Vote Count, Approves Electrical Improvements
The council addressed a vacancy on the East St. Louis Housing Authority Board and a potential purchase and sale agreement related to the MacArthur Bridge. Item 11A, a resolution to fill the vacancy on the East St. Louis Housing Authority Board, was presented. A motion to accept item 11A was made and seconded, passing with votes from Councilman Parks, Councilman Coolie, and Mayor of Ponder Perry [cite: 112-114, 115, 117, 120, 123, 125]. Item 11D, concerning a purchase and sale agreement with the City of St. Louis, Missouri, related to the MacArthur Bridge Termination (Illinois side), could not be acted upon due to insufficient votes (requiring four votes for property-related matters) [cite: 126-129, 130, 136-137, 143]. A motion was made to change 11D from resolution to change order [cite: 135]. Item 11E, a contract for electrical improvements for East St. Louis Township, was presented, with a motion and second, passing with votes from Councilman Fox, Councilmember Closer, and Mayor of Party Periods [cite: 134, 145, 147, 148, 150, 156, 159, 161].
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