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Housing and fire projects approved

CollinsvilleJan 28, 20263 min read

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The Council approved a rezoning and preliminary plat for the Haven Hills development, along with several housing, property reuse, fire service, and public event measures.

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Osborn Development Ordinance Rezoning Infill Development

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The Council approved the Haven Hills rezoning and preliminary plat, which clears the way for a 60-unit, one-bedroom residential development with a new road connection and intersection improvements. It also created programs to transfer City-owned lots to neighbors who maintain them, help eligible homeowners with exterior repairs up to $3,000, and move vacant parcels into single-family home development. The Council renewed ambulance billing services, approved a future fire engine purchase, and authorized a $33,000 fireworks display for Memorial Day weekend.

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Approved rezoning for the Haven Hills development from R-3 to P-R-3
Approved preliminary plat for Haven Hills subdivision with 2 lots and right-of-way dedication
Approved a mow-to-own program for City-owned properties maintained for 2 consecutive years
Approved a curb appeal assistance program offering up to $3,000 in exterior home repair reimbursement
Approved an infill development program for vacant City parcels to support single-family homes
Approved a 3-year renewal with Medicount Management for ambulance billing at 5.3% of gross collections
Authorized purchase of a fire engine from Sentinel Emergency Solutions for up to $1,259,870, for delivery expected in 2028
Authorized a $33,000 fireworks display contract with J & M Displays
Entered closed session on property sale/lease pricing and pending or threatened litigation

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Jan 28, 2026, 12:30 AMCouncil Chamberscompleted

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CALL MEETING TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITION/PRESENTATIONS
BUSINESS PRIOR TO PUBLIC INPUT
Ordinance Rezoning Property Owned by Osborn Development LLC from "R-3" Multi-Family Residential to "P-R-3" Planned Multi-Family Residential (Haven Hills)
COUNCIL DISCUSSION
Fire Station #2 Update and Overview
SPEAKERS FROM THE FLOOR
COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS - MAYOR
COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBERS
COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS - CITY STAFF
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion to Approve Payment of Bills for the Period Ending January 16, 2026 in the Amount of $754,368.23
Motion to Approve Payroll for the Period Ending January 2, 2026 in the Amount of $878,688.20
Motion to Approve Minutes of the January 13, 2026 Council Meeting
Ordinance Repealing Chapter 8.16 (Open Burning) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Collinsville
Resolution Providing Final Plat Approval for the Re-Subdivision of Business Center Court
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution Providing Preliminary Plat Approval for the Haven Hill Acres Subdivision
Ordinance Establishing a Mow-To-Own Program for the City of Collinsville, Illinois
Ordinance Establishing a Curb Appeal Assistance Program for the City of Collinsville, Illinois
Ordinance Establishing an Infill Development Program for the City of Collinsville, Illinois
Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor to Sign a Renewal Agreement with Medicount Management, Inc. to Provide Ambulance Billing Services for the City of Collinsville
Ordinance Authorizing the Purchase of a Fire Engine from Sentinel Emergency Solutions in the Amount Not to Exceed $1,259,870
Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with J & M Displays in Relation to a Fireworks Display in the Amount of $33,000
OLD BUSINESS
CLOSED SESSION
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
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ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL DURING SPEAKERS FROM THE FLOOR
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