Peoria Standard

The Chillicote City Council met Monday, Aug. 8.

Here are the meeting minutes as provided by Chillicothe: 

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 P. Crew

City Treasurer B.L. Bredeman

City Clerk Margaret Hurd

Aldermen: Ronald Beaumont, Judith Cantwell, Patricia Connor, Dennis Gould, Michael Hughes, Gary Sharp, James Thornton

Also Present: City Attorney Michael Seghetti

Police Chief Scott Mettille

Superintendent of Public Works, Shawn Sutherland

City Engineer, Ken Coulter

Office Manager Denise Passage

Absent: Danny Colwell

ED Director Parker

Chairman Crew declared a Quorum present.

The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on July 25, 2016, were presented.

Motion Alderman Colwell, second Alderman Cantwell that the Council dispense with the reading of the Minutes of the July 25, 2016, Regular Council Meeting and approve the Minutes as presented.

Motion carried via voce vote.

Clerk Hurd presented Communications as follows:

1. Thank you letter from South Side Bank

2. Letter of concern from Bonnie Anderson

3. Annual Treasurer’s Report for period ending April 2016

4. City Engineer Report dated August 8, 2016

5. City Treasurer’s Report dated July 2016

Clerk Hurd announced that the City collected $11,719.25 in amusement tax from the Tailgate and Tallboys concert.

Clerk Hurd stated that a bid letting had been held earlier that morning for the demolitions of the Walnut and 1st Street properties.

Motion Alderman Cantwell, second Alderman Gould, that the communications, as presented by the Clerk, be placed on file. Motion carried via voce vote.

There were no communications from the Alderman.

Chairman Crew reported the following communications:

1. Chairman Crew announced that the attended a PUATTS meeting and that he was notified that the City’s Tiger Grant did not make the final cut.

2. Chairman Crew announced that on September 10, 2015 the Iowa Interstate train excursions will take place.

3. Chairman Crew announced that there were openings for officials to attend the Peoria Historical Society dinner honoring Rep. David Leitch on September 8, 2016.

4. Chairman Crew announced there will be a Committee of the Whole meeting on August 15th at 5:00pm

Motion Alderman Gould, second Alderman Connor that the communications as presented by the Mayor be placed on file. Motion carried via Voce Vote.

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, Connor Gould, Hughes, Sharp, Thornton

Nays: None

Chairman declared motion carried.

Motion Alderman Cantwell, second Alderman Hughes that the Council concur with the Mayoral Proclamation, recognizing and congratulating those in the around our community who participated in activities to raise money for St. Jude and all those who donated.

Motion carried via voce vote.

Motion Alderman Connor, second Alderman Beaumont that the Council adopt Resolution No. 16-08-07, a Resolution requesting Peoria County Officials oppose efforts to develop a gravel quarry immediately west of Chillicothe city limits.

Roll Call Vote was:

Ayes: Beaumont, Cantwell, Connor, Gould, Hughes, Sharp, Thornton

Nays: None

Chairman declared Resolution No. 16-08-07 passed and signed the same.

Motion Alderman Gould, second Alderman Connor that the Council approve the following applications for the 2016 sidewalk program:

Pete Magee 1237 Fifth $880.00

Brian Granados 1243 Fifth $1,000.00

Mark Johnson 1233 Fifth $1,000.00

Total $2,880.00

Budget $22,000.00

Balance$13,941.10

Approved $ 2,880.00

Balance$11,061.10

Roll Call Vote was:

Ayes: Beaumont, Cantwell, Connor Gould, Hughes, Sharp, Thornton

Nays: None

Chairman declared motion carried.

Motion Alderman Gould, second Alderman Hughes that the Council approve the change order with Heins Construction, in the amount of $21,930.00, for the addition of curb and gutter around the parking lot, and curb and gutter along Second Street and 4 feet of additional pavement for the Cedar Street Parking lot project. Payable from the TIF Central Business Fund.

Roll Call Vote was:

Ayes: Beaumont, Cantwell, Connor Gould, Hughes, Sharp, Thornton

Nays: None

Chairman declared motion carried.

Motion Alderman Gould, second Alderman Hughes that the Council accept and award the demolition bid to Schaefer & Sons for the demolition of the houses on Walnut Street & First Street, in the amount of $24,900.00 Payable from the TIF Central Business.

The Contractor on this project must pay the "prevailing rate of wages" as determined by the City pursuant to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/1 et seq.) and comply with all other provisions of such Act.

Roll Call Vote was:

Ayes: Beaumont, Cantwell, Connor Gould, Hughes, Sharp, Thornton

Nays: None

Chairman declared motion carried.

Motion Alderman Gould, second Alderman Hughes that the Council approve an expenditure of $23,625.00, payable to Midwest Meter, for the purchase of 175 Radio Read Meters. Payable from the Water/Sewer Improvement & Extension.

Roll Call Vote was:

Ayes: Beaumont, Cantwell, Connor Gould, Hughes, Sharp, Thornton

Nays: None

Chairman declared motion carried.

Motion Alderman Gould, second Alderman Hughes that the Council approve an expenditure of $5,000.00. Payable to Herr Construction for the purchase of two line stops. Payable from the water/sewer improvement & extension fund.

Roll Call Vote was:

Ayes: Beaumont, Cantwell, Connor Gould, Hughes, Sharp, Thornton

Nays: None

Chairman declared motion carried.

Motion Alderman Gould, second Alderman Hughes that the council authorize the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Chillicothe and Stan Sayre, to be the City’s back up water operator at a cost of $100.00 a month. Payable from the Water/Sewer Fund. Discussion ensued.

Roll Call Vote was:

Ayes: Gould, Hughes, Sharp, Thornton, Mayor Crew 

Nays: Beaumont, Cantwell, Connor

Chairman declared motion carried

Motion Alderman Hughes, second Alderman Gould that the Council approve advertising for bids for the Sale of the property located at 1505 Finney.

Motion carried via voce vote.

Motion Alderman Hughes, second Alderman Sharp that the Council approve an expenditure of $3,050.00, payable to Carvey Painting & Decorating Inc. for the painting of seven garage doors at the two fire stations. Payable from the General Fund.

Roll Call Vote was:

Ayes: Beaumont, Cantwell, Connor Gould, Hughes, Sharp, Thornton

Nays: None

Chairman declared motion carried.

Motion Alderman Hughes, second Alderman Cantwell that the Council authorize the City Clerk to advertise for Request for proposals for a Columbarium/Ossuary for the City Cemetery. Dateline for the City Clerk to accept RFP’s is 3:00 p.m., August 31, 2016.

Motion carried via voce vote.

Chairman Crew announced that there being no further business the Council meeting adjourned at 7:46 p.m.