Peoria Standard

Village Of Princeville Village Board met Feb. 21.

Here is the minutes as provided by the Board:

The Princeville Village Board met on the above date and time at the Village Hall.

President Stahl called the meeting to order with the following Trustees answering

present: Sutherland, Troutman, Gilroy, and Geiger. Trustees Koller and Haley

were absent. A quorum was present for the meeting. Notice of the meeting and

the agenda were sent and received in a timely manner. Also present were

Superintendent of Public Works Gardner and MCO Dan Sullivan.

Added to the Agenda: Consider & vote on the purchase of flags for the

Veterans Memorial at Stevens Square.

Police Report: Deputy Patterson reported that there have been charges of

trespassing, battery, theft, deceptive practices and a DUI since the last board

meeting.

Sonja Statler, Princeville High School After Prom Committee for a donation:

Motion by Trustee Sutherland and seconded by Trustee Geiger to donate

$600.00 to the After Prom Party at PHS. President Stahl, roll call vote. Trustee

Sutherland, Troutman, Gilroy and Geiger voting aye. Trustees Koller and Haley

absent. No nays. Motion carried. Over 100 students have been attending this

event.

Report from the Municipal Code Officer: MCO Sullivan stated that he is

working with Deputy Patterson on a problem in the Village. He is also working on

some continuing problems, but hasn’t had anything new to report.

PCA Report: Julie Delbridge reported that during Heritage Days on Friday night

a “Battle of the Bands” will possibly take place after the Talent Show. There will

be more advertizing for it; targeting neighboring towns. Two of the PCA officers

are attending Lions Club meetings. The Heritage Museum appreciates having

the Village mow at the museum. President Stahl stated that Julie will be working

with Trustee Troutman on the Enterprise Zone once it is set up.

Consider & vote to proceed with replacing the water main on S. Cottage

Grove Avenue: A TIF 1 project for this summer will be to replace the water main

on S. Cottage Grove Avenue. The line will start at South Street and continue

south to the lane before the viaduct. The line will be 6 inches and be on the west

side of the street along the sidewalk. The engineer’s estimate for the project is

$317,992.60 and the work would begin in late May or early June. Motion made

by Trustee Troutman and seconded by Trustee Sutherland to proceed with the

water main replacement on S. Cottage Grove Avenue at the engineers estimated

cost of $317,993.60. President Stahl roll call vote. Trustees Sutherland,

Troutman, Gilroy and Geiger voting aye. Trustees Koller and Haley absent . No

nays. Motion carried.

Consider & vote on an Ordinance Vacating an Alley Located in the

Blanchard Heights Addition of the Village of Princeville: An alleyway runs

between West South Street and West Blanchard Street. It has not been used or

maintained by the Village. There is interest in some building lots in that area and

the alleyway would interfere with development. After discussion a motion made

by Trustee Sutherland and seconded by Trustee Gilroy to approve an ordinance

vacating an alley located in the Blanchard Heights addition of the Village of

Princeville. President Stahl, roll call vote Trustee Sutherland, Troutman, Gilroy

and Geiger voting aye. Trustees Koller and Haley absent. No nays. Motion

carried.

Consider & vote on a Resolution Amending Sewer Service Rates for the

Village’s Sanitary Sewer System: Motion made by Trustee Troutman and

seconded by Trustee Geiger to approve the new sewer rates (with corrections)

listed as follows:

Section 1: The user fee for the village’s sanitary sewer system is increased to

$13.00 per month. The monthly sewer rate will change to $2.75 per each 1,000

gallons of water usage during that month.

Section 2: These new rates shall be effective March 1, 2017.

Section 3: The village shall provide immediate notice of this rate increase to all

users.

President Stahl, roll call vote. Trustee Sutherland, Troutman, Gilroy and Geiger

voting aye. Trustees Koller and Haley absent. No nays. Motion carried.

Consider & vote on an Ordinance Amending Fees Under the Village’s

Zoning Code: Motion made by Trustee Gilroy and seconded by Trustee Geiger

to approve the Ordinance Amending Fees Under the Village’s Zoning Code as

printed (with corrections). President Stahl, roll call vote. Trustee Sutherland,

Troutman, Gilroy and Geiger voting aye. Trustees Koller and Haley absent. No

nays. Motion carried. Amended zoning fees are as listed:

SECTION 1. Section 160 of Title 17, Chapter 8 of the Code of the Village of

Princeville Municipal Code (“Zoning Use Permit—Fees—Listed”) is hereby amended to

read as follows (additions are indicated by underline; deletions by strikeout):

17.08.160 Zoning use permit – Fees – Listed.

The following fees shall be charged for the processing of applications and the

issuance of zoning use permits, and shall be collected by the Zoning Officer, who

shall be accountable to the Village for such fees:

A. New construction of a main or principal structure of one thousand square

feet of floor area or less, one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00)twenty-five dollars

($25.00);

B. New construction of a building of more than one thousand (1,000) square

feet of floor area, fifteen cents ($0.15) per square foot of floor area: per one hundred

(100) square feet of floor area or additional fraction thereof, three dollars ($3.00);

C. New construction of any accessory structure, ten cents ($0.10) per

square foot of floor area, with a minimum fee of thirty dollars ($30.00) for an

accessory structure of three hundred square feet of floor area or lessfifteen dollars

($15.00);

D. Alter, remodel, or extend a major or principal structure, fifteen cents

($0.15) per square foot of floor area of alteration, remodel, or extension, with a

minimum fee of one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00)for the first three hundred (300)

square feet of floor area or less, fifteen dollars ($15.00);

E. Alter, remodel, or extend any accessory structure, ten cents ($0.10) per

square foot of floor area of alteration, remodel, or extension, with a minimum fee of

thirty dollars ($30.00)a main or principal structure per one hundred (100) square feet

of floor area or fraction thereof over three hundred (300) square feet, three dollars

($3.00);

F. Alter, remodel, or extend an accessory use, (thirty dollars ($30.00)fifteen

dollars $15.00);

G. Establish a use of land where no structure is involved, fifty dollars

($50.00);

H. Move a structure from one lot to another, thirty dollars ($30.00)fifteen

dollars $15.00);

I. Change in use, thirty dollars ($30.00)fifteen dollars ($15.00);

J. To demolish any structure or part thereof, thirty dollars ($30.00)fifteen

dollars ($15.00);

K. Applications or petitions for variance, special uses, or amendments, two

hundred fifty dollars ($250.00)two hundred twenty-five dollars ($225.00);

L. To place or keep a portable storage container for a period exceeding

thirty (30) days, fifteen dollars ($15.00).

SECTION 2. This Ordinance is hereby ordered to be published in pamphlet

form by the Village Clerk and said Clerk is ordered to keep at least three (3) copies

hereof available for public inspection in the future and in accordance with the Illinois

Municipal Code.

SECTION 3. This Ordinance is in addition to all other ordinances on the subject

and shall be construed therewith except as to that part in direct conflict with another

ordinance, and in the event of such conflict, the provisions hereof shall govern.

Building Permits: Sprinkles, 211 E. Main Street – 8’ x 12’ deck

Committee Reports: There were no committee reports. The Pool Committee

will meet on March 8 at 6 pm to discuss life guard applications, swim suits and

the 2017 pool season.

Report from the Superintendent of Public Works: Russ will have surgery on

February 23 and will not be able to work for a few weeks. Derek Gray, the new

part-time employee started working February 20. Chad has been working on a

list of budget items for the next fiscal year. A meeting will be set to meet with

auditor Tom Peffer to prepare the 2017-18 fiscal budget.

Any other business that needs to be brought before the board: Ron

Delbridge needs to have two trees trimmed in his yard. The cost is $425.00.

One tree is on the Village right-of-way. He would like the Village to split the cost.

Chad will work with him.

Trustee Gilroy has met with a group that is interested in building a senior living

facility in Princeville. No investors are needed. It will have 32 units. Three and

one-half acres are needed for the facility. After discussion, the board felt the

unfinished property at the Aten Acres addition could be a possible spot. Trustee

Gilroy will get in touch with the company to see if it would meet their criteria.

The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity has approved the

Peoria Rural Enterprise Zone (PREZ) in which the Village of Princeville is

included. Recently President Stahl received information about the program

which included a map, benefits and incentives, a copy of the intergovernmental

agreement and an information form and application. Mark Rothert will be

attending a board meeting to explain the program. It will be good for the

community adding job creation and investment into our area; plus helping new

businesses through tax abatement.

Trustee Troutman stated that Akron-Princeville Fire Department will be having

their 60th Fireman’s Ball on April 1 at Arrowhead Country Club. This might be the

last year for the ball. The department might switch to a family-friendly event.

Consider & vote on the purchase of flags for the Veteran’s Memorial at

Stevens Square: Motion made by Trustee Sutherland and seconded by

Trustee Geiger to purchase flags for the Veteran’s Memorial at the cost of

$420.00. President Stahl, roll call vote. Trustees Sutherland, Troutman, Gilroy

and Geiger voting aye. Trustees Koller & Haley absent. No nays. Motion

carried. The VFW will be purchasing and displaying the flags for the Village.

Motion made by Trustee Troutman and seconded by Trustee Gilroy to recess

the regular session meeting at 8:05 pm. President Stahl voice vote. All ayes.

Trustees Koller and Haley absent. No nays. Motion carried.

Closed [Executive] Session for consideration of the “selection of a person

to fill the vacancy of the Village Clerk position” (Exception 2(c)(3)). Motion

made by Trustee Troutman and seconded by Trustee Sutherland to go into

Executive Session at 8:09 pm to interview two candidates for Village Clerk

finishing the term through April 30, 2017 and continuing with a two year term until

April 30, 2019. President Stahl, voice vote. All ayes. Trustees Koller and Haley

absent. No nays. Motion carried. The two candidates are Jenny Huss and

Spencer Wilson. Roll call and answering present: President Stahl, Trustees

Sutherland, Troutman, Gilroy and Geiger. Trustees Koller and Haley absent.

Also present was Superintendant Gardner.

Motion to return to regular session: Motion made by Trustee Sutherland and

seconded by Trustee Troutman to move back into regular session at 8:44 pm.

President Stahl voice vote. All ayes. Trustees Koller and Haley absent. No

nays. Motion carried. President Stahl, Trustees Sutherland, Troutman, Gilroy

and Geiger answering present. Trustees Koller and Haley absent.

Any other action that needs to be taken regarding Executive Session:

Motion made by Trustee Sutherland and seconded by Trustee Geiger to

approve Spencer Wilson as the Village Clerk, finishing the term through April 30

2017 and continuing through April 30, 2019. President Stahl, roll call vote.

Trustee Sutherland, Troutman and Geiger voting aye. Trustees Koller and Haley

absent. Trustee Gilroy voting nay. Motion carried.

Adjournment: Trustee Troutman made a motion to adjourn at 8:55 pm, second

by Trustee Gilroy. President Stahl, voice vote. All ayes. Trustees Koller and

Haley absent. No nays. Motion carried.