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Chillicothe City Council met Monday, Nov. 28.

Here are the minutes as provided by Chillicothe:

CITY OF CHILLICOTHE COUNCIL MEETING 

MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING 

November 28, 2016 

1 The City Council of the City of Chillicothe, Peoria County, Illinois, met in Regular Session November 28, 2016. Mayor Douglas Crew called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance, to the Flag of the United States of America, was recited. A moment of silence was then held in honor of former Mayor Troy Childers. Chairman Crew directed Clerk Hurd to call Roll. Present: Mayor Douglas Crew City Clerk Margaret Hurd City Treasurer B.L. Bredeman Aldermen: Ronald Beaumont, Judith Cantwell, Danny Colwell, Patricia Connor, Michael Hughes, Gary Sharp, James Thornton Also Present: City Attorney Michael Seghetti Police Chief Scott Mettille Office Manager Denise Passage ED Director Parker Fire Chief Mike Denzer City Engineer Ken Coulter Absent: Alderman Dennis Gould, Superintendent of Public Works, Shawn Sutherland Chairman Crew declared a Quorum present. 

The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on November 14, 2016 were presented. Motion Alderman Colwell, second Alderman Cantwell that the Council dispense with the reading of the Minutes of the November 14, 2016 Regular Council Meeting and approve the Minutes as presented. Motion carried via voice vote. 

Clerk Hurd presented Communications as follows: 

1. City Engineer Report dated November 28, 2016 Motion Alderman Colwell, second Alderman Connor that the communications as presented Clerk Hurd be placed on file. Motion carried via voice vote.

Alderman Connor reported that she had a call from a business owner pleased with the clean-up that the Public Works Department did on Fourth Street. Chairman Crew announced that there will be a Pearl Harbor Memorial Service held at Cutright Park on December 4, 2016 at 10:55am. Chairman Crew stated that he was in receipt of a Liquor License Application that he will refer to the Public Safety Committee. Chairman Crew reported that he was in receipt of a letter from the United Stated Postal Service stating that they would be looking at some renovations to the parking lot on 2nd Street.

Motion Alderman Colwell, second Alderman Beaumont that the communications as presented by the Mayor be placed on file. Motion carried via voice Vote. 

Alderman Hughes reported that he spoke with Citizen Don Connor in regards to a large pot hole in the alley next to the approach of the entrance of the Cedar Street Parking Lot. Mr. Connor informed Alderman Hughes that it appeared after the construction of the parking lot and asked if it could be repaired. Chairman Crew questioned if there had been discussion between the adjacent property owners. Alderman Hughes said there was no need to. Chairman Crew said that it could be looked into it but that it was an issue between the two property owners. Alderman Connor informed the council she had spoken with Superintendent of Public Works. Chairman Crew asked City Engineer if it could be looked at. City Engineer stated that he had looked at it and that at this point it needs to be filled with gravel. Alderman Hughes questioned if it needed filled with blacktop. City Engineer said that it is too late in the year for that but he would look at it in the spring.

Motion Alderman Thornton, second Alderman Beaumont that the bills as presented be paid and the payrolls and transfers be approved. Roll Call Vote was: Ayes: Beaumont, Cantwell, Colwell, Connor Hughes, Sharp, Thornton Nays: None Chairman declared motion carried. 

Chairman Crew then introduced John Heffron of Crossword Café and congratulated him on the 15 year anniversary. Chairman Crew then read a Proclamation for Crossword Café. Motion Alderman Colwell, second Alderman Hughes that the council concur with the Mayoral Proclamation, congratulating Crossword Café for 15 years of service to young people in and around our community. Motion carried via voice Vote. 

Chairman Crew then gave the floor to Chairman of the Human Resource Committee, Alderman Colwell. Alderman Colwell told the Council that some decisions will need to be made soon in regards to the staffing at the police station due to the dispatcher consolidation. He invited Police Chief Mettille to address the Council. Chief Mettille then gave a presentation to the Council with options to staff the Police Station. A brief question and answer session followed. Motion Alderman Hughes, second Alderman Sharp that in the absence of Alderman Gould, Alderman Beaumont be allowed to present Alderman Gould’s agenda topics. Motion Carried Via Voice Vote. 

Motion Alderman Beaumont, second Alderman Hughes that the Council approve an expenditure of $3,240.00, payable to Midwest Meter, for the purchase of 24 radio read meter heads. Payable from the Water Sewer Improvement and Extension Account. Roll Call Vote was: Ayes: Beaumont, Cantwell, Colwell, Connor Hughes, Sharp, Thornton Nays: None Chairman declared motion carried. 

Motion Alderman Beaumont, second Alderman Colwell that the Council adopt Resolution No. 16-11-13, resolving that the City of Chillicothe hereby appropriate the sum of $60,000.00 of Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the purpose of maintaining streets and highways, under the applicable provisions of the Illinois Highway Code, from January 1, 2017, to December 31, 2017. (2017 MFT General Maintenance Resolution). Roll Call Vote was: Ayes: Beaumont, Cantwell, Colwell, Connor Hughes, Sharp, Thornton Nays: None Chairman declared Resolution No. 16-11-13 passed and signed the same. Motion Alderman Beaumont, second Alderman Colwell that the Council approve an expenditure of $58,523.18, payable to Heins Construction for the final payment of the Cedar Street Parking lot project. Payable from the TIF Central Business Fund. Roll Call Vote was: Ayes: Beaumont, Cantwell, Colwell, Connor Hughes, Sharp, Thornton Nays: None Chairman declared motion carried.

Motion Alderman Thornton, second Alderman Cantwell that the council approve Ordinance No. 16-11-21, an ordinance Authorizing an agreement for the purchase of certain real property (Rice Pond Preserve, LLC) Discussion ensued Alderman Thornton amended the motion, second Alderman Cantwell to state that the Council approve Ordinance 16-11-21, an ordinance authorizing an agreement for the purchase of certain real property (Rice Pond Preserve, LLC) for the purchase price of $32,000. Roll Call Vote was: Ayes: Beaumont, Cantwell, Colwell, Connor Hughes, Sharp, Thornton Nays: None Chairman declared Ordinance No. 16-11-21 passed and signed the same. 

Motion Alderman Thornton, second Alderman Hughes that the Council approve Ordinance No. 16-11-22, an Ordinance approving a Redevelopment Agreement between the City of Chillicothe and Oedewaldt Inc. Roll Call Vote was: Ayes: Beaumont, Cantwell, Colwell, Connor Hughes, Sharp, Thornton Nays: None Chairman declared Ordinance No. 16-11-22 passed and signed the same. Chairman Crew announced that there being no further business the Council meeting adjourned at 7:59 p.m. 

Margaret E. Hurd, City Clerk