CITY OF GRAYVILLE
STATE OF ILLINOIS
COUNTIES OF WHITE AND EDWARDS
February 23, 2026
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The City of Grayville City Council was called to order on Monday, February 23, 2026 at
7:00 P.M., by Mayor Pro Tem Ford with the following members present at roll call: ,
Baldwin, Browning, and James. Also present for the meeting were City Attorney Jay
Walden, and City Administrator David Kendrick Visitors present: Andy Brock, David
Jordan, Doug Ford, and JC Tinsley.
CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Pro Tem Ford asked for a motion to approve the Consent
Agenda. Commissioner James made a motion to approve the consent agenda. The motion
was seconded by Commissioner Baldwin. The motion carried with all those present voting
Yea.
TREASURER’S REPORT: Mayor Pro Tem Ford presented the Treasurer’s Report. She
reported $1,670,312.66 in Restricted Accounts, $1,470,478.77 in Investments and
$181,638.77 in Cash Available for Operations. The Total amount of funds is $3,322,429.84
Commissioner Browning made a motion to Accept the Treasurer’s Report as presented.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Baldwin. The motion carried by unanimous
roll call vote. With all present voting YEA.
PURCHASE ORDER APPROVALS: None
RECOGNITION OF VISITORS:
ENGINEER’S REPORT: Rex Gower updated the council on the progress of W2E water
treatment plant. Discussed the plan to move forward with timeline on some needed items
before work could begin on sewer lagoon. Project will be a lagoon cleaning and
rehabilitation, Relocation of crossover pipe, Sludge application and new aeration system.
POLICE CHIEF REPORT: .
CITY ATTORNEY: Nothing
COMMISSIONER BALDWIN:
COMMISSIONER FORD:
COMMISSIONER BROWNING: Commissioner Browning asked about the amount of
revenue that the city was receiving from oil royalties. Mayor Pro Tem Ford replied that she
did not have those numbers available at that time but would look into it.
COMMISSIONER JAMES: Commissioner James announced that with sorrow he was
going to resign from his position on city council. He read his official letter of resignation to
the council and guests. All members thanked Commissioner James for his service to the
community. Commissioner Browning made the motion to accept Commissioner James
resignation. A second was made by Commissioner Baldwin. All present members voted
YEA. Motion carried. City Attorney Walden the spoke about the legality of this since it was
not on the agenda. He said that with the given opportunity that Commissioner James was
offered, that the resignation had to be done immediately, and came about after the time
frame to add to the agenda.
MAYOR THOMPSON:
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
RETURN FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION:
EXECUTIVE SESSION ACTION:
OLD BUSINESS
VACATE NORTH MIDDLE STREET FROM VINE TO MARTIN STREET: This matter
was tabled pending legal preparations. Commissioner Baldwin made a motion to table.
Commissioner James offered a second. All members voted YEA.
NEW BUSINESS
ADJOURN: Motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner James. Second by
Commissioner Baldwin. Motion carried.