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Edwardsville City Council Meeting (7-21-26)
Published: Jul 21, 2026
Appointments Made to Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals
The council appointed John Hapgood to the Plan Commission with a term ending April 2030 and Pat McMannon to the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term ending April 2023. Hapgood is a former IT and accounting manager for a law firm in Chicago and currently the controller for an East County Engineering Firm Enterprises. McMannon owns McMahon Realty Group, is a former postmaster for USPS for 31 years, and served two terms as mayor of Moscuda [cite: 73-105].
Council Approves Claims; Finance Committee Meeting Announced
The council approved claims in the amount of $1,720,752.28 [cite: 144-163]. The Finance Committee announced a meeting on Thursday, July 30th, 2026, at 4 p.m. in City Hall [cite: 164].
Special Events License Approved; Parking Ordinance and Monument Plaque Discussed
The council approved a Bond C Bond CE special events license for the Rotary Club of Edwardsville for their Bicycle Festival to be held at 100 Buchanan Street on August 14th and 15th, from 12 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. [cite: 122-137]. Additionally, the Administrative and Community Services Committee discussed an ordinance amending Chapter 114, Article 4, Division 2 of the Codified Ordinances regarding limited or prohibited parking areas on Maple Street, which was filed for first reading [cite: 217]. They also approved a resolution approving the Goshen Commons monument recognition plaque and landmark locations, with the understanding that the specific content and design would be finalized later, with an abstention from one council member due to a connection with the foundation involved [cite: 218-295].
Resident Raises Concerns Over Automated License Plate Readers
The council meeting included a public comment from Alexander Camp expressing concerns about the use of automated license plate reading (ALPR) cameras in Edwardsville. Camp cited reports of system abuses, misreads, and the endangerment of innocent people, including a specific incident in Sherwood, Arkansas, where a couple was pulled over at gunpoint due to a misread camera while their infant was in the car. He questioned the readiness of this technology for widespread use [cite: 32-39].
Public Services Committee Approves Equipment Purchases and Waste Hauling Contract
The Public Services Committee approved the sole source purchase of Almatro extraction tools for $43,368 to match existing emergency vehicle equipment [cite: 169-188]. They also approved a contract with Republic Service for waste hauling and disposal services [cite: 189-208]. Additionally, the committee approved the purchase of a 2027 Ford F-450 and associated equipment for $111,050.48, a 2027 Ford F-350 and associated equipment for $60,568.24, and a 2027 Gator XUV 845M for $22,139.27 [cite: 295-364]. The purchase of an outdoor LED display for Goshen Commons was approved for $55,034.44 [cite: 365-395]. The Public Services Committee will meet again on Monday, July 27, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. at City Hall [cite: 210-211].
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