Peoria Standard

Chillicothe City Council met April 24.

Here is the minutes provided by the Council:

The City Council of the City of Chillicothe, Peoria County, Illinois, met in Regular Session April 24, 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: City Attorney Michael Seghetti

Office Manager Denise Passage

Superintendent of Public Works, Shawn Sutherland

Fire Chief Mike Denzer

Police Chief Scott Mettille,

Economic Development Director Rachael Parker

Absent: None

Chairman Crew declared a Quorum present.

The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on April 10, 2017 were presented. Motion Alderman Colwell, second Alderman Cantwell that the Council dispense with the reading of the Minutes of the April 10, 2017 Regular Council Meeting and approve the Minutes as presented.

Motion carried via voice vote.

Clerk Hurd announced that she received the Abstract of Votes from the Peoria County Board of Election Commissioners that read as follows:

Motion Alderman Colwell, second Alderman Colwell that the communications as presented by Clerk Hurd be placed on file. Motion carried via voice vote.

Alderman Connor gave a report from the City Wide Clean Up and stated that it was a success. She told the Council that she will be having a meeting soon to recap the event and make recommendations for next year.

Chairman Crew reported that he received an informational letter from the Illinois Department of Transportation in regards to the proposed improvement to IL RT 29 over the Coon Creek and Senachwine Creek.

Chairman Crew announced that the hearing date for the FLM property has been moved to May 19, 2017 at 9:15 am at the County Court House. He encouraged Aldermen to attend.

Motion Alderman Colwell, second Alderman Gould that the communications from the Aldermen and Mayor be placed on file. Motion carried via voice 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, Colwell, Connor, Gould, Hughes, Sharp, Thornton

Nays: None

Chairman declared motion carried.

Motion Alderman Cantwell, second Alderman Beaumont that the Council approve Ordinance No. 17-04- 09, an Ordinance adopting building codes and building fees. A discussion ensued. Alderman Sharp read a statement in favor of the Ordinance. Alderman Cantwell gave a brief explanation of the changes that were made to the Ordinance after the last committee meeting. Alderman Hughes questioned the maximum fees. Office Manager gave an explanation. Alderman Connor reported that she had conversations with realtors and that 2/3 of them were in favor of the new building codes. Alderman Hughes stated that he did not get a copy of the final Ordinance in his box and stated that he felt uninformed and felt he would like to table the topic. More discussion ensued. Chairman Crew asked Alderman Beaumont if he would like to withdraw his motion. He stated he did not.

Roll Call Vote was:

Ayes: Beaumont, Cantwell, Colwell, Connor, Sharp

Nays: Gould, Hughes

Abstain: Thornton

Chairman declared Ordinance No. 17-04-09 passed and signed the same.

Motion Alderman Hughes, second Alderman Colwell that the Council approve Ordinance No. 17-04-10, an Ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter 106 – Lot definition.

Roll Call Vote was:

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

Nays: None

Chairman declared Ordinance No. 17-04-10 passed and signed the same.

Motion Alderman Thornton, second Alderman Gould that the Council approve Ordinance No.17-04-11, an Ordinance approving a Redevelopment Agreement between the City of Chillicothe and Andrew and Kelley Schaar of Whispering Palms Tanning Salon. Payable from Help Loan Fund. Alderman Thornton then gave a brief explanation of the agreement. Discussion ensued.

Roll Call Vote was:

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

Nays: None

Chairman declared Ordinance No. 17-04-11 passed and signed the same.

Motion Alderman Thornton, second Alderman Gould that the Council approve the General Fund, Road & Bridge Fund, Water/Sewer Fund, TIF Funds and the Miscellaneous Funds Budgets for the City’s Fiscal Year commencing May 1, 2017 and ending April 30, 2018. Discussion ensued.

Roll Call Vote was:

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

Nays: None

Chairman declared motion carried.

Chairman Crew announced that there being no further business the Council meeting adjourned at 7:27 p.m.

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