Danville honored its former Mayor on Tuesday. A reception honoring Bob Jones was held at city hall and he received a proclamation and the key to the city at the council meeting.
The event was held days before Jones’ 85th Birthday. He said all of the organization was done quietly, and he was unaware of the planning until very recently.
The ex-mayor was delighted to see so many old friends and former city workers. He even had family members come from out of state to attend the event. The reception room was decked out in old photos and scrapbooks of the events in Jones’ life.
Jones was the first Mayor elected when Danville changed its form of government to a Mayor/Alderman system. He said it was a difficult time because the entire government and city employee system was changed. He said it would not have been possible without a lot of help.
Jones was elected Danville Mayor 4 times. Prior to that, he was Vermilion county Treasurer. He has also been the successful owner of a local restaurant and a Dairy Queen. Danville’s City Hall building is named after Bob Jones.
The City Council Tuesday approved a budget amendment of 37 thousand dollars to upgrade and support a new city web site. The new site is designed to be more visual and easier to find information and forms.
Aldermen also okayed the sale of a 1999 fire truck with a 75 foot ladder. The city has purchased new equipment to replace the truck.
The city council also approved a new packet of insurance for city workers and retirees. The package included health, life, vision, dental and workers compensation provisions.
