Summary
A resident asked Council to name the new Public Works building after Lewis Thomas Hellard, who spent decades serving the city as an equipment operator, parks supervisor and assistant fire chief. The City has a formal naming process, which the Manager will share with Council.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 7
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $21.6 million across street, stormwater, water and sewer funds, already authorized through 2025 bond anticipation notes.
Hellard's family and longtime city employees who remember his service.
Mentions & discussions (7)
City Council (Regular) - Sep 8, 2026
A resident asked Council to name the new Public Works building after Lewis Thomas Hellard, who spent decades serving the city as an equipment operator, parks supervisor and assistant fire chief. The City has a formal naming process, which the Manager will share with Council.
City Council (Work) - Aug 17, 2026
Since 1988 the city has added 60+ lane miles but no more plow routes or supervisors; a new supervisor position is proposed for 2027, and the new public works building should be done by summer 2028.
City Council (Regular) - Jul 20, 2026
After years of being deferred, Vandalia is finally building a new Public Works facility. Council awarded the construction bid to Vancon, Inc. for about $14.9 million — roughly $2.6 million under the engineer's estimate — plus contracts for security systems and inspections.
City Council (Work) - Jun 15, 2026
The new $18 million Public Works Facility at 810 Northwoods Blvd. is fully designed and goes out for bid June 26, with awards targeted July 20 and completion by spring 2028.
City Council (Regular) - Apr 6, 2026
A new 14'x4' box culvert at 810 Northwoods Blvd will provide primary access to the new Public Works Facility. Council awarded the contract at $308,666 — about $118,000 under the engineer's estimate — though construction waits on federal permits.
City Council (Work) - Mar 16, 2026
The city is moving forward with an $18 million appropriation across street, stormwater, water and sewer funds to build the new Public Works Facility, paid for with bond anticipation notes issued in late 2025. A culvert providing primary access to the site also cleared bidding well under estimate.
City Council (Regular) - Mar 16, 2026
Council moved roughly $18 million (across four funds) into play for the new Public Works Facility using bond anticipation notes issued in late 2025. It's the biggest construction push on the agenda and touches street, stormwater, water and sewer budgets.
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