City of Pekin City Council met Feb. 23.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Call to Order
3. Approve Agenda
4. Approval of Minutes
4.1. City Council – Regular Meeting Minutes – February 23, 2026
5. Public Input
6. Consent Agenda
6.1. Accounts Payable Paid Proof List through February 27, 2026
6.2. Receive and File FY 2025-26 Budget Transfers through March 4, 2026
6.3. Receive and File Building Department Permit Report for February 2026
6.4. Resolution No. 385-25/26 Approving Mayor’s Appointment of Carrie DeWitt to the Pekin Tourism Committee as an At-Large Representative for the Remainder of a Term to Expire May 27, 2026
6.5. Resolution No. 386-25/26 Approving Mayor’s Appointment of Mike Behm to the Vacant Position on the Pekin Liquor Commission for a Two-Year Term Expiring April 30, 2028
6.6. Receive and File Resignation of Mike Reed from the Pekin Airport Advisory Commission
6.7. Resolution No. 387-25/26 Mayor’s Appointment to the Pekin Airport Advisory Commission of Chuck Barth to Fill the Unexpired Term of Mike Reed Expiring May 3, 2027
7. Unfinished Business
7.1. Ordinance No. 4372-25/26 Approving a Lease Agreement with Pekin Community High School District #303 for School Bus Operations at the City-Owned Property at 1130 Koch Street
7.2. Ordinance No. 4375-25/26 Approving and Authorizing the Termination of a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District Redevelopment Agreement with Olivia’s Playhouse and Lisa Fuller
8. New Business
8.1. Resolution No. 388-25/26 Approving Agreement with Middle America Government Consulting, Inc for Consulting Services
8.2. Resolution No. 389-25/26 Authorizing Repair Cost for Hidrostal Pump By Superior Industrial Equipment
8.3. Resolution No. 390-25/26 Approving the Purchase of a 2026 Polaris Ranger UTV(Utility Terrain Vehicle) from Polaris Sales Inc.
8.4. Ordinance No. 4381-25/26 Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District and Business Development District Redevelopment Agreement with JPG Commercial Real Estate, LLC
8.5. Ordinance No. 4382-25/26 Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District Redevelopment Agreement with DCTA Properties, LLC for the Rehabilitation of 114 Edds Street Under the Residential Renovation Policy
8.6. Ordinance No. 4383-25/26 Declaring Surplus Revenue in the Pekin South Industrial Park Special Tax Allocation Fund and Authorizing Payment of that Surplus Revenue to the Tazewell County Treasurer for Distribution to Affected Taxing Districts on a Pro Rata Basis for Tax Year 2024 Payable 2025
8.7. Ordinance No. 4384-25/26 Amending Chapter 2 of the Pekin City Code by Repealing Division 14 Electrical Commission and Adopting in Lieu Thereof Division 14 Construction Commission
8.8. Discussion: School Bus Transition Update
8.9. Discussion: Transition to Bi-Weekly Recycling Pickup
8.10. Discussion: Amendments to the Ethics and Conduct for Council Members 9. Any Other Business To Come Before The Council
10. Executive Session 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)
10.1. 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (2) Collective Negogiating Matters Between the Public Body and its Employees or Their Representatives, or Deliberations Concerning Salary Schedules for One or More Classes of Employees
10.2. 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (6) The setting of a price for sale or lease of property owned by the public body
10.3. 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (11) Litigation, when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting
11. Adjourn
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