Transparency
Public records, open meetings, and Freedom of Information Act requests.
Board of Trustees
Alex Wiley
President
Jim Hofferkamp
Treasurer
Jeff Menke
Secretary
Michelle Edwards
Trustee
Lisa Konzelmann
Trustee
Meeting Minutes
No meeting minutes available at this time.
Meeting Agendas
No meeting agendas available at this time.
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
The Williamsville Fire Protection District is committed to transparency and compliance with the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140).
What is FOIA?
The Illinois Freedom of Information Act provides the public with the right to access government records. Any person may request records from the Williamsville Fire Protection District, and the District will respond within five (5) business days of receiving a request (21 business days for commercial requests).
How to Submit a FOIA Request
FOIA requests must be submitted in writing. You may submit your request by:
- Online: Submit a request using the form below
- Email: general@wvillefire.org
- Mail: Williamsville Fire Protection District, 9850 S. Williamsville Rd, Williamsville, IL 62693
- In Person: Deliver to the fire station during business hours
Your Request Should Include
- Your name and contact information
- A detailed description of the records you are requesting
- Your preferred format for receiving the records (paper, electronic, etc.)
FOIA Officer
James "Rusty" Edwards, President
Williamsville Fire Protection District
general@wvillefire.org · (217) 566-3311
Response Timeline
Business Days
The District will respond to your request within five (5) business days of receipt. Requests for a commercial purpose are answered within twenty-one (21) business days.
Extension if Needed
The District may extend the response period by an additional five (5) business days for certain reasons as permitted by law.
Fees
The first 50 pages of standard black-and-white copies are provided free of charge. Additional pages may be subject to a per-page fee as allowed under the Act.
Electronic records provided via email are generally provided at no cost.
Right to Appeal
If your request is denied in whole or in part, you have the right to appeal. You may file an appeal with the Illinois Attorney General's Public Access Counselor within 60 days of the denial.
Public Access Counselor
Office of the Illinois Attorney General
500 S. 2nd Street, Springfield, IL 62701
(877) 299-3642
Submit a FOIA Request
Describe the records you are requesting in as much detail as you can (dates, addresses, incident numbers, or document types). Provide an email or mailing address so we can send our response.