Peoria Standard

Bellevue Village Board met June 13.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

The Village Council of the Village of Bellevue, Peoria County, Illinois, met in Regular Session June 13, 2017. Mayor Terry Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.

Chairman Johnson directed Clerk Wilson to call Roll.

Present: Mayor, Terry Johnson

Trustees: Aaron Lannert, Dean Merriman, Francis Heskett, Leroy Wiseman, Chad Murphy, Martin Schuettler

Also Present: Village Attorney, Lane Alster

Employee, Matt Rable *Speaking for Superintendent, Steve Wilson Zoning Officer, Rich Stoneburner Peoria County, Tyler McCoy, Field Operations Brian Asbell, Jail Superintendent

Absent: Clerk, Jennifer Wilson, Superintendent, Steve Wilson

Chairman Johnson declared a Quorum present.

The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on May 23, 2017 were presented. Motion Trustee Merriman, second Trustee Schuettler, that the Council approve Minutes as presented.

Motion carried via voce vote.

Motion Trustee Murphy, second Trustee Wiseman, that bills as presented be paid and the payrolls and transfers be approved.

Roll Call Vote was:

Ayes: Lannert, Schuettler, Heskett, Merriman, Wiseman, Murphy

Nays: None

Chairman Johnson declared motion carried.

Speaker- Representing, Peoria County, Sheriff’s Office, Brian Asbell, Jail Superintendent

23 years of service as Patrol officer, and Jail Superintendent. Asked to attend meeting, answer questions, looking forward to continued service with village.

Speaker- Peoria County Capt. McCoy, Field Operations- Introduces himself and helps with questions as needed.

Chairman Johnson- So, if you have any questions, or complaints, or suggestions, of what we need them to do to improve our service, now is the time to speak up.

Discussion topics as follows; need officer more, range of Bellevue, amount of time given, specific hours needed, licensed and non-licensed motorized vehicle, lawnmowers, dirt bikes, golf carts, usage, school hours, possibility of hour changes as needed, direction of tickets given, specific repeated problems, issues, specific areas of concern, percentage of money for tickets issued back to village, new E-Citation tickets

Chairman Johnson- Went on to say he was not happy with increase from 2.25% to 2.75%. Budgeted for 4 years at 2.25%, same contract just increases, which is significantly hurting the village in cost. Village Board members need to go to County Board meetings. But, hopefully we can keep things running smoothly, quieter than the past.

Village Counsel, Attorney Lane- Peoria County Sheriffs Policing Contract renewal

Roll Call Vote was:

Ayes: Lannert, Schuettler, Merriman, Wiseman, Murphy

Nays: Heskett

Chairman Johnson- declared motion carried.

Chairman Johnson- Pekin Insurance will no longer going to be in Health Ins., business. Steve and Matts insurance will be cancelled in December 2017. I have a call into John Moore, Insurance broker, decent guy, familiar with from years past. We are going to go through policies and get something as close to what our workers have, at the best price. I will let everyone know when meeting with John Moore will be, if they wish to attend.

Speaker- Employee, Matt Rable- Informing Anna Hill will be closed next week, recommended field tile work. Closed Monday – Friday only, hopefully. Project coming in under approved budget.

Public Discussion

Resident- Terry E.- What about 2 cars by Floral Shop?

Chairman Johnson- Tink, do you know whose cars are they?

Resident-Tink Johnson- No, different cars keep on there.

Board Discussion

Chairman Johnson- Discussion on serving notice issue. Lawn furniture problem, dumpster problems, Kennel license issue. Going through K-Mart building for inspection, will inform owner of building improvements. Rich try to be there. Concerns over children in woods, Katherine resident clean-up, Chairman Johnson directed Rich, Zoning to address. Hardware to remove mold, and hold public auction. Dumpster issues of homeowner having garbage put in to dumpster unauthorized. Unauthorized dumping in village to be addressed. American Water Co., is having issues, old pipes are being replaced.

Chairman and Attorney Discussion

Village Counsel, Attorney Lane- Let Sheriff McCoy, Brian Asbell know about new serving tickets. Attorney Lane passed around new draft form sent to Sheriff. Attorney Lane, will inform Chairman Johnson, on how to make Rich, Zoning officer, a private processor. Tim Menefee, does not want rezoning, only wants to paint guns. No special use permits in our zoning for commercial use. Village understands what he is doing, has been operating currently as prior. Does village want letter sent acknowledging current process, and will not actively prohibit him from painting guns. Marginal tax, no affect to village one way or other. Village not saying that its zoned for the use, just saying approve it for use.

Motion- Trustee Lannert, Second-Trustee Merriman to send letter.

Roll Call Vote was:

Ayes: Lannert, Schuettler, Merriman, Wiseman, Murphy

Nays: Heskett

Chairman Johnson- declared motion carried.

Chairman Johnson- declared no further discussions

Motion- Trustee Lannert, Second- Trustee Murphy to close meeting.

Ayes: Lannert, Murphy, Heskitt, Merriman, Wiseman, Schuettler

Nays: None

Chairman Johnson announced that there being no further business the Council meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.

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