City Council

COMPOSITION: The Danville City Council is comprised of 14 Aldermen, two each elected from seven wards, and the Mayor. Half of the Aldermen and the Mayor are elected every four years. City Council and Mayoral elections are non-partisan. A member of the City Council must reside within the City of Danville and meet other normal qualifications to hold elected office. Each Alderman is assigned by the Mayor to one of two Oversight Committees.

CONDUCT OF A CITY COUNCIL MEETING: The Mayor is the presiding officer at the Council Meeting. He calls the meeting to order and assigns an Alderman to lead the Council and the audience in prayer and a pledge of allegiance. Next, members of the audience are asked to make any comment on agenda items. In order to address the Council, the public is asked to fill out a simple card stating their name, address, and what they wish to discuss with the Council. The City Council is divided into two Oversight Committees. During a Council meeting the Mayor asks the Chairman of each Oversight Committee to report on their Committee work for the preceding month. Normally, each Committee will have various Ordinances, and Resolutions to recommend for City Council approval.

Oversight Committees Overview:

Danville's Oversight Committees conduct study sessions each month to review proposed projects, programs, and actions being recommended by the Administration. They also entertain comments and suggestions from the public and other members of the City Council. The public is encouraged to attend these meetings if they wish to provide input into any specific action being considered by the City. This is where the action is. These are detailed working sessions intended to develop final proposals for consideration by the full City Council. Once an issue reaches the City Council meeting, changes are difficult to affect.

Public Works Committee:

Mike Puhr, Chairman
Rick Strebing, Vice Chairman
Terry Baldwin
Jon Cooper
Steve Foster
Bill Gilbert
Tommie Reed

Oversight: Public Works, Mass Transit, Parks, Public Buildings, Harrison Park Golf Course.
Typical Issues: Sewers, Streets, Solid Waste Management, Parks and Recreation, Transportation Planning, Transit. Regular
Meetings: Second Tuesday of every month, at 6PM in the Municipal Building located at 17 W. Main St.
Information Number: (217) 431-2400

Public Services Committee:

 Steve Nichols, Chairman
Lois Cooper, Vice Chairman
Jerry Askren
Dale Brandenburg
Ron Candido
Nancy O’Kane
DeMarko Wright
 

Oversight: Finance, Police, Fire, Motor Vehicle Parking, Public Safety Building, City Clerk, City Treasurer, Public Library, Animal Control, Personnel, Human Relations, Public Affairs, Mayor's Office, Development Services.
Typical Issues: Budgets, Bond Issues, Crime Prevention, Fire Protection, Parking System, Labor Contracts, Code Enforcement, Rental Housing Registration, City Planning.
Regular Meetings: Fourth Tuesday of every month, at 6PM in the Municipal Building located at 17 W. Main St. Information Number: (217) 431-2400

Planning and Zoning Commission - Commissioners

OVERSIGHT: All planning studies prepared for the City of Danville. All requests for re-zoning or special use permits. Approval of manufactured housing and the architectural compatibility of new structures.

TYPICAL ISSUES: Is it appropriate to allow a business in a particular location? Can conditions be placed on a development to make it acceptable? Is a manufactured home compatible with the surrounding neighborhood?

REGULAR MEETING: First Thursday of every month at 5:15 PM in the Municipal Building located at 17 W. Main St. For more information call: 431-2332.

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners -  Members

OVERSIGHT: All rules and regulations affecting police and firefighters in Danville.

TYPICAL ISSUES: Process job applications for police and firefighter jobs, maintain eligibility list, conduct hearings on disciplinary issues.

REGULAR MEETING: First Tuesday of each month at 5:00PM in the Municipal Building located at 17 W. Main St.. For more information call: 431-2400

Historic Preservation Commission  - Members

OVERVIEW: Our Historic Preservation Commission was established on July 17, 1990 by action of the City Council. To date, the Commission has approved the following Landmarks:

STRUCTURE	ADDRESS	AGENCY	DATE	CIRCA
Danville Public Library	307 N. Vermilion	Federal/City	11-30-78	1904
Stone Arch Bridge	Main at Stoney Cr	Federal/City	02-02-91	1895
* Vermilion County Museum	116 N.Gilbert St.	Federal/City	03-27-91	1855
Lamon House	1031 Logan Ave.	City	03-27-91	1850
DACC(Bldg. 5,6,7,8,9,10,17)	2000 E. Main	Federal/City	04-29-91	1898
Pearson/Frisch home	408 Elizabeth	City	06-17-91	1880
* Old Germantown Fire Station	901 N. Bowman	City	05-06-92	1905
* Old Fire Station #2	705 N. Walnut	City	07-22-92	1898
Garfield Place	City Brick Street	City	08-18-93	1938
Bookwalter/Koerner Home	1701 N. Logan	City	03-23-94	1922
Harrison Park Club House	1300 W. Voorhees	City	04-27-94	1911
Fischer Theater	156 N. Vermilion	City	06-29-94	1884
Jewell House	427 N. Hazel	City	10-4-96	1910
Cooley House	112 Pine	City	10-15-02	1903

* Local Plaque Installed
** National Plaque Installed

REGULAR MEETING: Second Thursday of each month at 5:00PM in the Municipal Building located at 17 W. Main St...

INFORMATION: For general information, or to nominate a Landmark, call (217) 431-2320, or request information at our E-Mail address.

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Human Relations Commission - Members

Staff Administrator: Sandra Houston Department of Human Relations 431-2280 17 W. Main St. Danville, Illinois 61832

                                        
OVERVIEW: The Human Relations Commission was established by ordinance in 1978. Their general mission is to investigate various kinds of civil rights violations and to promote equal opportunity and better human relations. They conduct educational and informational programs that advocate equal opportunity of all persons and promote understanding among all persons and groups in the City of Danville.

MEETINGS: 3rd Monday of every month, in the Community Room of the Municipal Building at 17 W. Main Street at 6 PM.

INFORMATION: People wanting to discuss Human Relations issues, are invited to call (217) 431-2280, or leave a message at our E-Mail address.