The minutes were read and approved on a motion by Middleton second by Vallazza.  All Aye.  Motion carried.  The current bills were reviewed and approved on a motion by Vallazza, second by Middleton.  All Aye.  Motion carried.  The treasurer’s report was read and approved on a motion by Middleton, second by Vallazza. All Aye.  Motion carried. A thank you was read from the Toluca Cruise in “Pit Crew” for the city building the pavilion and the use of it.

The sales tax for May was up from last year. Vallazza made a motion to roll over GF CD for 6 more months. Second by Middleton. All Aye. Motion carried. The Bobcat was purchased for $41,508 was paid for out of GF. 

The city will be doing 2 days for spray patching and will be replacing some sidewalks yet this year.

No excess flow for August. There will be repairs done to the auger monster starting Sept 28^th to Oct 2^nd. The city is working on a solution to recent rusty water complaints. The City will be having the clear well cleaned in Oct or Nov.

The police said Labor Day went well. After some discussion Bennington Township has cancelled the agreement for the Flock cameras. Marshall County has new body and car cameras.

The city will contact the lawyer about having an ordinance made prohibiting shipping containers and amending ordinance 9-4-14 “Nothing contained herein shall impose restrictions or require a permit with respect to land used or to be used for agricultural purposes, or with respect to the erection, maintenance, repair, alteration or remodeling of buildings or structures to be used for agricultural purposes upon such land; except, that such buildings or structures for agricultural purposes must conform to building or setback lines. (Ord., 5-4-1981)”. 

The City is looking at run down properties in Toluca on Main, Chestnut and Walnut Streets that need to be cleaned up or demolished. 

Flo’s on Pulaski will be in town on Oct 6^th.

The mayor and council want to thank the city workers on a great job setting up and cleaning up after the Labor Day celebration. Also a thank you to Dave Dollinger, Joe Crocker, Terry Tooley and the city workers for getting the pavilion planned and up.

Motion to adjourn by Middleton, second by Vallazza.  All aye. Meeting closed.

111 North Main Street

PO Box 516

Toluca, Illinois 61369-0516

Phone (815) 452-2406

September 2026

Monday, September 14, 2026 City hall 7:00 p.m.

Toluca City Council Meeting

Agenda

Minutes 

Bills

Financial Report

Public Discussion and Comments

Committee Reports

Old Business

New Business

Amend City Ordinances 

The Toluca City Council met in regular meeting on August 10, 2026, with Mayor Zilm presiding. The following aldermen were present: Richard, Miller, Perry, Schwanke, Absent: Vallazza, Middleton. The minutes were read and approved on a motion by Richard second by Perry. All aye. Motion carried. The current bills were reviewed and approved on a motion by Miller, second by Richard. All aye. Motion carrie. The treasurer’s report was reviewed and approved on a motion by Richard second by Perry. All aye. Motion carried. Sales tax for April was up from last year. Miller made the motion to change the TIF CD and GF CD to 6 months since they are renewing. Seconded by Richard. All aye. Motion carried. No excess flow for July. Trent Monge will keep the property out at Red Road subdivision as hay until the alfalfa runs out. Aaron Wilson updated the software for the police officer’s report so let him know if want any changes. A motion by Miller seconded by Richard to pass the Business Revitalization Grant for the Toluca Market for $5000. Aye: Richard, Miller, Perry, Mayor Zilm. Abstain: Schwanke. Absent: Middleton, Vallazza, Motion carried. A motion to adjourn was made by Richard seconded by Miller. All aye. Meeting closed.

Miller, Schwanke, Perry, Zilm are the council members in attendance. Michael Seghetti (lawyer), Sharon McCully, Stan and Donna Viets, Trent Monge, Gina Noe, John & Delores Maccari are the public in attendance.

There was discussion of the alfalfa/hay mixture growing in the Iron Horse subdivision. Several citizens voiced concerned about the weeds growing in the lots. The City council members are going to take it to the board meeting Monday 8-10-26.

     Notice is hereby given that the Public Grounds and Buildings committee will be holding an open meeting on Friday Aug 7, 2026 at 4:15 pm at 111 N Main, City of Toluca, Marshall County, Illinois.  Items to be discussed:

Iron Horse Issues

Dated: Aug 5, 2026

Monday Aug 10, 2026 City Hall     7:00 p.m.

TOLUCA CITY COUNCIL MEETING

AGENDA

Minutes

Bills

Financial Report

Public Discussion and Comments

Committee Reports

Old Business

New Business

NCICG CDBG application

Iron Horse Subdivision—Agricultural Use

Business Revitalization Grant Toluca Market

GF CD

TIF CD

Pavilion use