Peoria Standard

West Peoria City Council met June 13.

Here is the minutes provided by the Council:

1. Call to Order 

Mayor Dillon called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

2. Pledge of Allegiance The pledge of allegiance was led by Mayor Dillon.

3. Roll Call 

Members present were Mayor Dillon, Alderpersons Dohm, Thomas, Meismer, Reagan, Barnes, and Martindale. Also present was Videographer Rolland Reinhart and City Administrator Krider. Absent were Alderperson Silver and Clerk Silver.

4. Additions to/or Deletions from Agenda 

Mayor Dillon added emergency storm drains and sidewalk replacement for discussion only.

5. Approval of Minutes - May 23, 2017 

Alderperson Thomas made a motion to approve the minutes of the May 23, 2017 meeting. Alderperson Barnes Seconded the motion.

Discussion: No discussion. Roll Call Vote Ayes-Thomas, Barnes, Dohm, Meismer, Reagan, Siewert, Martindale - 7

Nays - 0

Absent - Silver - 1 Motion Carried.

6. Community Police Report 

No community police officer was present. Mayor Dillon remarked that the bicycle patrol was on duty this day.

7. Mayor's Report 

Mayor Dillon reported a tentative schedule, weather permitting for Sterling Avenue to be open by June 19. Water leaks in the city have caused a sidewalk collapse which the mayor reference in the additions to the agenda and will address later in the meeting. The mayor thanked everyone that helped to put on the Jamboree event and commented on anticipated efforts to increase attendance in future events. Annual audit of city financials will be July 18 and 19. Challenges with traffic during road construction was reviewed with Mayor Dillon remarking on the importance of slowing down for safety of the construction crew. Conversations with developer of the Temple Hill road project were held this week

8. Public Comment 

Videographer Reinhart commented on the importance of communicating road closures and Mayor Dillon reported on the activities to communicate the closures. Alderperson Meismer thanked Street Department Manager Strube for the efforts to improve Coolidge Court in 2017.

9. Committee Reports

a. Finance Committee 

Chair Meismer reported the committee met June 7 to discuss prevailing wage resolution, the upcoming financial audit and an emergency repair to the front of City Hall. The committee next meets Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall.

b. Land Use Committee 

Chair Dohm reported the committee met June 7 to discuss changes to the Enterprise Zone boundaries coming later this fall, nuisance properties, reports from the City Administrator, efforts with a litter program, ordinance updates, computer hardware disposition and home occupation registry clarifications. The committee next meets Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. 

c. Public Safety Committee 

Chair Reagan reported the committee last met May 16, 2017. The committee next meets Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.

d. Transportation Committee 

Alderperson Barnes reported the committee last met May 11, 2017. The committee next meets Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall.

10. New Business

a. Motion to approve Resolution 2017-06 A Resolution Regarding the General Prevailing Rate of Hourly Wages was made by Alderperson Meismer. Alderperson Reagan seconded the motion. Discussion: No disCuSSion. Roll Call Vote Ayes-Meismer, Reagan, Dohm, Thomas, Barnes, Siewert, Martindale - 7

Nays - O

Absent - Silver - 1 Motion Carried.

b. Motion to approve payment of invoice 8319592 to C & G Concrete in the amount of $99,926.93 (Line Item 01-00-999) was made by Alderperson Meismer. Alderperson Barnes seconded the motion. Discussion: Alderperson Meismer remarked that this was for the Barker sidewalk program. Roll Call Vote Ayes-Meismer, Barnes, Dohm, Thomas, Reagan, Siewert, Martindale - 7

Nays - 0

Absent - Silver - 1 Motion Carried.

c. Motion to approve payment of Redevelopment Grant Program reimbursements in the amount of S6,447.89 (Line item 01-11-503) was made by Alderperson Meismer. Alderperson Barnes seconded the motion.

Discussion: No discussion. Roll Call Vote Ayes-Meismer, Barnes, Dohm, Thomas, Reagan, Siewert, Martindale - 7

Nays - 0

Absent - Silver - 1 Motion Carried.

d. Motion to approve TIFFY2018 reimbursement in the amount of $1,0000 (Line item 15-00-507) was made by Alderperson Meismer. Alderperson Barnes seconded the motion. Discussion: Mayor Dillon asked for clarification of which fiscal year this would be drawn from and City Administrator Krider confirmed fiscal year 2018.

Discussion: No discussion. Roll Call Vote Ayes-Meismer, Barnes, Dohm, Thomas, Reagan, Siewert, Martindale - 7

Nays - O

Absent - Silver - 1 Motion Carried.

e. Motion to approve payment of Purchase Order #13224 for Engineering in the amount of $4,319.00 to Hermann and Associates (Line Item 01-41-532) was made by Alderperson Barnes. Alderperson Reagan seconded the motion. Discussion: No discussion. Roll Call Vote Ayes-Barnes, Reagan, Dohm, Thomas, Meismer, Siewert, Martindale - 7 Nays - O Absent - Silver - 1 Motion Carried.

f. Motion to approve payment of Purchase Order #13226 for Callender / Waverly Storm Sewer Engineering in the amount of $6,378.79 to Hermann and Associates (Line Item 15-00-532) was made by Alderperson Barnes. Alderperson Reagan seconded the motion. Discussion: No discussion. Roll Call Vote Ayes- Barnes, Reagan, Dohm, Thomas, Meismer, Siewert, Martindale - 7 Nays - 0 Absent - Silver - 1 Motion Carried.

g. Motion to approve bid from Clifford Kaufman & Sons Inc. in an amount not to exceed $10,780.00 for City Hall brickwork repairs (Line item 01-11-511) was made by Alderperson Meismer. Alderperson Dohm seconded the motion. Discussion: Mayor Dillon reported some leakage on the front of the building that was discovered during painting of the interior of city hall. Street Department Manager Strube obtained a quotation from Kaufman & Sons Inc. Mayor Dillon stated that he believes the work will be less than the quoted amount as he recalls that a beam may be in place, which would negate that expense. Alderperson Dohm expressed concerns about the expense and Mayor Dillon stated that the time spent would be tracked. Roll Call Vote Ayes- Meismer, Dohm, Thomas, Reagan, Barnes, Siewert, Martindale - 7 Nays - 0 Absent - Silver - 1 Motion Carried.

11. Public Comment

Mayor Dillon reported a sidewalk collapsed on Ashland which is related to a catch basin which has nearly collapsed after the debris was removed. Replacement of the catch basin was considered and sidewalk and curb replacement is estimated at a potential cost of $5,000 for a new inlet and approximately $32,000 expense to correct the situation. Funding of the project was discussed and circumstances of what deems an emergency is under review.

Alderperson Siewert inquired about the remaining funds left in the redevelopment program, Alderperson Meismer estimated the funds remaining based on the applications received.

12. Adjourn

Alderperson Meismer made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 p.m. Alderperson Reagan seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously by voice.

http://cityofwestpeoria.org/files/3914/9997/5374/2017_06_13_City_Council_Agenda_and_Minutes.pdf