Chillicothe City Council met June 12.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
The City Council of the City of Chillicothe, Peoria County, Illinois, met in Regular Session June 12, 2017. Mayor Donald Z. White 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 White directed Clerk Hurd to call Roll.
Present: Mayor Donald Z. White
City Clerk Margaret Hurd
City Treasurer B.L. Bredeman
Aldermen: Judith Cantwell, Danny Colwell,
Patricia Connor, Dennis Gould,
Michael Hughes, Jeffrey Jenkins
Gary Sharp, James Thornton
Also Present: City Attorney Michael Seghetti
Office Manager Denise Passage
Police Chief Scott Mettille,
Economic Development Director Rachael Parker
Superintendent of Public Works, Shawn Sutherland
Fire Chief Mike Denzer
Absent: City Engineer Ken Coulter
Chairman White declared a Quorum present.
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on May 22, 2017 were presented.
Motion Alderman Colwell, second Alderman Hughes that the Council dispense with the reading of the Minutes of the May 22, 2017 Regular Council Meeting and approve the Minutes as presented.
Motion carried via voce vote.
Clerk Hurd presented the following communications:
1. City Engineer Report dated June 12, 2017
2. City Treasurers Report dated May 31, 2017
3. Budget Report for month end May 2017
4. City Collectors Report for month end May 2017
5. Request from Castaways for noise extension.
6. Letter of Resignation form Jennifer Hartlep
Motion Alderman Colwell, second Alderman Cantwell that the communications as presented by Clerk Hurd be placed on file. Motion carried via voce vote.
Chairman White presented a summary of communications from Dave Kelone in regards to a piece of property. Chairman White stated that he would present the letter at the next Public Works Committee Meeting.
Motion Alderman Colwell, second Alderman Gould that the communications from the Mayor be placed on file. Motion carried via voce vote.
Committee Communications were as follows:
Public Safety – Alderman Hughes stated that he has had complaints in regards to motorized bicycles. He stated that some discussion had been done previously but that he would be putting the topic of Motorized Bicycles on the next Public Safety Agenda. Police Chief Mettille then gave a report on summer camp. Chairman White reported that he had written a letter to all of the trailer park owners in regards to property maintenance giving them a response date of June 30, 2017.
Public Works – Alderman Gould announce the City Sidewalk Program is now open to commercial and institutional properties.
Cemetery and Parks – No report
Finance – No Report
Economic Development – Alderman Colwell reported that there was a closed session held May 31st.
Marketing Tourism Committee – meeting was held June 7th where the mayor gave his vison and held discussion on a visitor’s center.
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: Cantwell, Colwell, Connor, Gould, Hughes, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
Chairman White reported that there was a study held by the Pekin Urbanized Area Transportation on public participation plan update. He encouraged all to review the study that is located in the City Clerk’s Office.
Motion Alderman Colwell, second Alderman Jenkins that the council accept the resignation of Jennifer Hartlep effective July 4, 2017
Motion carried via voce vote.
Chairman White then read a proclamation for 40 years of service to the Track Inn.
Motion Alderman Sharp, second Alderman Hughes that the Council concur with the Mayoral proclamation, Congratulating Track Inn for their 40 years of service to the Chillicothe community.
Motion carried via voce vote.
Motion Alderman Hughes, second Alderman Cantwell that council approve Ordinance No. 17-06- 15 , an Ordinance amending Article IV – Video Gaming of Chapter 10 of the city code. Attorney Seghetti then gave a brief explanation of the Ordinance change.
Roll Call Vote was:
Ayes: Cantwell, Colwell, Connor, Gould, Hughes, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
Motion Alderman Hughes, second Alderman Sharp that the Council approve the Notice of Special Event, as submitted by Diane Piper, Di & Tom’s Downtown for the use of Chestnut Street from corner of Second Street to alley East on Chestnut on July 1, 2017, from 8:00 a.m till midnight, and use of the City Park from 10 a.m. till 5:00 p.m. and approve an extension of the Noise Ordinance until midnight, for a benefit for the Veterans.
Motion carried via voce vote.
Motion Alderman Hughes, second Alderman Colwell that the Council approve the agreement between the City of Chillicothe and Conduent Government Systems, LLC , for technology support for the Fire Department Software program, and authorize the Mayor to sign agreement.
Roll Call Vote was:
Ayes: Cantwell, Colwell, Connor, Gould, Hughes, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
Motion Alderman Gould, second Alderman Jenkins that the Council approve Ordinance No. 17-06-16 a Prevailing Wage Ordinance, regulating wages of laborers, mechanics and other workers employed in performing construction of Public Works, for the City of Chillicothe.
Roll Call Vote was:
Ayes: Cantwell, Colwell, Connor, Gould, Hughes, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared Ordinance No. 17-06-16 passed and signed the same.
Motion Alderman Gould, second Alderman Colwell that the Council approve the final plat of Sycamore Trail Section 3, Subject to receiving the letter of credit.
Motion carried via voce vote.
Motion Alderman Sharp, second Alderman Gould that the Council accept and award the bid to Engbrecht Concrete In the amount of $9,693.00, payable from Road & Bridge Fund for ADA ramp improvement in conjunction with the 2017Overlay. 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: Cantwell, Colwell, Connor, Gould, Hughes, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
Motion Alderman Gould, second Alderman Colwell that the Council approve the following applications for the sidewalk program:
Merle Wiegand 705 Second $1,000
Frank Douthit 1603 Holland Ct. $1,000
Mike Morgan 1017 Woodbine $ 600
Total $2,600
Payable from the Road & Bridge Fund
Budget remaining $20000.00
Amount 2,600.00
Total Remaining $17,600.00
Roll Call Vote was:
Ayes: Cantwell, Colwell, Connor, Gould, Hughes, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
Alderman Thornton announced there will be a public hearing on June 26, 2017 at 6:45pm and the council will vote on the Appropriation Ordinance at the June 26, 2017 council meeting.
Motion Alderman Connor, second Alderman Gould that the council approve an expenditure of $1,880.00, Payable to Shepard Concrete, for the concrete work in the cemetery for the columbarium. Payable from the General Fund. 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: Cantwell, Colwell, Connor, Gould, Hughes, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
Motion Alderman Connor, second Alderman Gould that the Council authorize the City Engineer to develop a concept plan on an as needed basis for the Riverfront.
Motion carried via voce vote.
Motion Alderman Colwell, second Alderman Jenkins that the Council consider the obligations of the developer regarding sales taxes contained in Article III of the Redevelopment Agreement between the City and Plaza Park Group, LLC dated on or about November 27, 2006 to be satisfied, and release the mortgage securing said obligations. Attorney Seghetti then gave a brief explanation of the release.
Roll Call Vote was:
Ayes: Cantwell, Colwell, Connor, Gould, Hughes, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
Chairman White announced that there being no further business the Council meeting adjourned at 7:29 p.m.
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