Chillicothe City Council met August 28.
Here is the minutes as provided by the council:
The City Council of the City of Chillicothe, Peoria County, Illinois, met in Regular Session August 28,
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 take roll.
Present: Mayor Donald Z. White
City Treasurer B.L. Bredeman
Aldermen: Danny Colwell,
Patricia Connor, Dennis Gould,
Michael Hughes, Jeffrey Jenkins
Gary Sharp, James Thornton
Also Present: City Clerk Margaret Hurd
City Attorney Michael Seghetti
Office Manager Denise Passage
Police Chief Scott Mettille,
Superintendent of Public Works, Shawn Sutherland
Fire Chief Mike Denzer
City Engineer Ken coulter
Absent: Alderman Judith Cantwell
Economic Development Director Rachael Parker
Chairman White declared a Quorum present.
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on August 14, 2017 were presented.
Motion Alderman Colwell, second Alderman Hughes that the Council dispense with the reading of the
Minutes of the August 14, 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 August 28, 2017
2. Clerk Hurd reported that she was in receipt of the following committee minutes:
a. Cemetery and Parkes Committee – August 23, 2017
b. Public Works Committee – August 23, 2017
c. Finance Committee – August 16, 2017
Motion Alderman Colwell, second Alderman Gould that the communications as presented by Clerk Hurd
be placed on file. Motion carried via voce vote.
Chairman White presented an invitation from State Representative Ryan Spain to the Illinois Department
of Transportation District 4 Public Meeting on September 7th to discuss the Multi-year Plan and Statewide
Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)
Chairman White announced that Thursday was the last Downtown Thursday for the year and encouraged
all to attend.
Chairman White announced that he spoke with Alderman Cantwell in regards to needing a notarized letter
of resignation. Chairman White stated that he should have the notarized letter of resignation by next
Council meeting.
Motion Alderman Connor, second Alderman Hughes that the communications from the Mayor be placed
on file. Motion carried via voce vote.
Committee Communications were as follows:
Public Safety – Alderman Hughes asked Fire Chief Denzer to give an update on the 721 Third Street
Property. Fire Chief Denzer reported that he had showed the property to five interested parties and that
four of them showed an interest in submitting a bid for salvage rites to the property.
Public Works – No Report
Cemetery and Parks – No Report
Finance – No Report
Economic Development – No Report
Marketing Tourism Committee – No Report
Chairman White asked if there was anyone with business concerning city government. There were none.
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: Colwell, Connor, Gould,
Hughes, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
Motion Alderman Sharp, second Alderman Colwell that that the Council approve the Mayoral
Appointment of the Construction Commission as follows:
Name Term
Mike Tobin 2019
Rob Hulsizer 2018
Dennis Parkins 2019
Jim Benisch 2018
Darrin Gross 2019
Motion carried via voce vote.
Alderman Connor, second Alderman Gould that the Council approve the 2017 Shademakers Annual Plan
as presented
Motion carried via voce vote.
Motion Alderman Connor, second Alderman Hughes that the Council approve an expenditure of
$7,539.47, payable to GEI Works, for underwater debris screen for the riverfront. Payable from the TIF
Central Business District.
Roll Call Vote was:
Ayes: Colwell, Connor, Gould,
Hughes, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
Motion Alderman Connor, second Alderman Colwell that the Council approve an expenditure of $514.66,
payable to Go2Marine, for bumpers for the boat dock. Payable from the TIF Central Business District.
Roll Call Vote was:
Ayes: Colwell, Connor, Gould,
Hughes, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
Motion Alderman Connor, second Alderman Gould that the Council approve an expenditure of $599.95,
payable to Dog Waste Depot, for the purchase of 5 dog stations with bags.
Payable from the TIF Central Business $359.97 and General Fund $239.98.
Roll Call Vote was:
Ayes: Colwell, Connor, Gould,
Hughes, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
Motion Alderman Connor, second Alderman Jenkins that the Council approve an expenditure of
$1,800.00, payable to Engbrecht Concrete, for a concrete pad to place the Eagle on at the riverfront.
Payable from TIF Business District. 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: Colwell, Connor, Gould,
Hughes, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
Alderman Jenkins gave an update on the Bicycle/Walking Path. Alderman Jenkins reported that he is
working with members of the community to develop a perimeter path around the city to submit to the
state for funding. They have a plan that will have signage and a lane painted on the following streets:
Second Street to Truitt, Truitt to Brandley, Bradley to Cloverdale.
Motion Alderman Gould, second Alderman Colwell that the Council accept and award the Crack Sealing
Bid to Complete Asphalt Service Company in the amount of $23,200.00. Payable from the Motor Fuel
Tax Fund.
Roll Call Vote was:
Ayes: Colwell, Connor, Gould,
Hughes, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
Motion Alderman Gould, second Alderman Hughes that the Council approve an expenditure of $5,500,
payable to Lauber Tree Service for the removal of the following:
Tree at Corner of Pine St. and Benedict St.
Tree at 1515 N. Santa Fe Ave.
Tree at 915 Fifth
Trees at 2029 White Clover in easement
A Limb at the alley at 415 Beech
Payable from the Road & Bridge 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: Colwell, Connor, Gould,
Hughes, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
Motion Alderman Gould, second Alderman Colwell that the Council approve an expenditure of
$2,850.00, payable to Engbrecht Concrete, for the repair of various sidewalk locations. Payable from
the Water/Sewer 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: Colwell, Connor, Gould,
Hughes, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
Motion Alderman Gould, second Alderman Jenkins that the Council approve the following applications
for the Sidewalk Program:
Kevin Fetters 608 Santa Fe $1,000.00
Joel Watkins 1012 Beech $1,000.00
Total $2,000.00
Payable from the Road & Bridge Fund
Prior Balance $12,921.60
Approved $ 2,000.00
Balance $10,921.60
Roll Call Vote was:
Ayes: 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 7:24
p.m.
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