Chillicothe City Council met April 10.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
The City Council of the City of Chillicothe, Peoria County, Illinois, met in Regular Session April 10, 2017. 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.
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,
Dennis Gould, Michael Hughes,
Gary Sharp, James Thornton
Also Present: Office Manager Denise Passage
City Engineer Ken Coulter
Superintendent of Public Works, Shawn Sutherland
Fire Chief Mike Denzer
Police Chief Scott Mettille,
Economic Development Director Parker
Absent: City Attorney Michael Seghetti
Chairman Crew declared a Quorum present.
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on March 27, 2017 were presented. Motion Alderman Colwell, second Alderman Cantwell that the Council dispense with the reading of the Minutes of the March 27, 2017 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 April 10, 2017
2. First Quarter Building Permit Report as submitted by Denise Passage, Zoning Officer
3. City Treasurers Report dated March 31, 2017
4. Budget Comparison Report for the month of March 2017 as submitted by Bookkeeper Gina Car
5. City Collectors report for March 2017.
Motion Alderman Colwell, second Alderman Gould that the communications as presented by Clerk Hurd be placed on file. Motion carried via voice vote.
There were no communications from the Mayor and Aldermen.
There were no committee communications.
Motion Alderman Thornton, second Alderman Gould that the bills as presented be paid and the payrolls and transfers be approved.
Roll Call Vote was:
Ayes: Beaumont, Cantwell, Colwell, Connor, Gould, Hughes, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
Chairman Crew introduced Nathan Davis from Greater Peoria Economic Development Council. Mr. Davis introduced himself as the Director of Rural Development for the Peoria Economic Development Council. Mr. Davis gave a progress update for Chillicothe. A brief question and answer session was held.
Motion Alderman Cantwell, second Alderman Beaumont that the Council authorize the City Attorney to prepare the necessary Ordinance’s to adopt building codes and building fees.
Roll Call Vote was:
Ayes: Beaumont, Cantwell, Colwell, Connor, Gould, Hughes, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
Motion Alderman Hughes, second Alderman Connor that the Council approve the notice of special event held on public property as submitted by Leann Stickel, for the use of Second St. from Shore Acres Park to Walnut St. for the Tri 2 Beat MS kids triathlon, be held on June 10, 2017 from 7:00 am to 12:00 noon. Motion carried via voice vote.
Motion Alderman Hughes, second Alderman Colwell that the Council approve a Notice for Special Event held on Public Property as submitted by Elizabeth Bowers of Pearce Community Center for the use of City streets for the annual 5K run and 2 mile fun walk to be held on July 8, 2017 from 6:00 am - 10:30 am. Motion carried via voice vote.
Motion Alderman Hughes, second Alderman Sharp that the Council approve a Notice for Special Event held on Public Property as submitted by Tom Harms, VFW, for the use of Santa Fe Avenue from Wilmot to Matthews for a cruise in and auction to be held on June 24, 2017, from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Motion carried via voice vote.
Motion Alderman Hughes, second Alderman Sharp that the Council approve an expenditure of $855.00, Payable to Municipal Emergency Services for the purchase of three nozzles for the Fire Department. Payable from the General Fund.
Roll Call Vote was:
Ayes: Beaumont, Cantwell, Colwell, Connor, Gould, Hughes, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
Motion Alderman Hughes, second Alderman Sharp that the Council approve an expenditure of $1,480.33 payable to National Marine, for the maintenance of the Chillicothe Fire Boat. Payable from the General Fund.
Roll Call Vote was:
Ayes: Beaumont, Cantwell, Colwell, Connor, Gould, Hughes, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
Motion Alderman Gould, second Alderman Hughes that the council approve the Priority One project Vehicle as a project, and approve the expenditure of $29,309.15 payable to Riverside Chevrolet, for the purchase of a 2017 Chevrolet Pickup. Payable from the Road & Bridge Fund and Water Sewer Fund.
Roll Call Vote was:
Ayes: Beaumont, Cantwell, Colwell, Connor, Gould, Hughes, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
Motion Alderman Gould, second Alderman Beaumont that the council adopt Resolution No. 17-04-02 a resolution appropriating the sum of $155,000.00 of Motor Fuel Tax fund for the purpose of maintaining streets and highways under the applicable provision of the Illinois highway code from Jan. 1, 2017 to Dec. 31, 2017. (Overlay, crack sealing, and patching program)
Roll Call Vote was:
Ayes: Beaumont, Cantwell, Colwell, Connor, Gould, Hughes, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared Resolution No. 17-04-02 passed and signed the same.
Alderman Thornton withdrew agenda item Whispering Sands.
Motion Alderman Thornton, second Alderman Gould that the council approve expenditure in the amount of $2500.00 for the annual 4th of July celebration 2017. Payable from the Hotel Motel Tax.
Roll Call Vote was:
Ayes: Beaumont, Cantwell, Colwell, Connor, Gould, Hughes, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
Motion Alderman Thornton, second Alderman Connor that the council approve expenditures for the following as it relates to the City Wide Clean Up to be held on Earth Day, Saturday, April 22, 2017.
Wigand Disposal Company: $3,000.00 High Five: $310.00 For a total of $3,310.00 Payable from the General Fund.
Roll Call Vote was:
Ayes: Beaumont, Cantwell, Colwell, Connor, Gould, Hughes, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
Motion Alderman Colwell, second Alderman Sharp that the Council approve the hiring of Timber Wood, for the Office Position, subject to pre-employment testing.
Roll Call Vote was:
Ayes: Beaumont, Cantwell, Colwell, Connor, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: Gould, Hughes Chairman declared motion carried.
Chairman Crew announced that there being no further business the Council meeting adjourned at 7:37 p.m.
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