Peoria Standard

Chillicothe City Council met September 25.

Here is the minutes provided by the Council:

The City Council of the City of Chillicothe, Peoria County, Illinois, met in Regular Session September 25, 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

Superintendent of Public Works, Shawn Sutherland

Acting Fire Chief Jim Benisch

Absent: Police Chief Scott Mettille, City Engineer Ken Coulter

Economic Development Director Rachael Parker

Chairman White declared a Quorum present.

The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on September 11, 2017 were presented. Motion Alderman Colwell, second Alderman Gould that the Council dispense with the reading of the Minutes of the September 11, 2017 Regular Council Meeting and approve the Minutes as presented.

Motion carried via voce vote.

Clerk Hurd presented the following communications:

1. Clerk Hurd reported that she was in receipt of the following committee minutes:

a. Public Works – September 20, 2017

b. Cemetery & Parks – September 20, 2017

2. City Engineer Report dated September 25, 2017

3. Collectors Report Month End August 2017

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

Chairman White reported that he has been reviewing the City of Chillicothe’s Strategic Plan and is planning on having a Committee of the Whole in the near future to review with the elected officals.

Chairman White reported that he has interviewed three candidates for the Fourth Ward Alderman vacancy and is planning on interviewing one more.

Chairman White announced that the IVC homecoming parade will be held on Friday at 3:00pm.

There were no communications from the Aldermen.

Motion Alderman Colwell, second Alderman Jenkins that the communications from the Mayor be placed on file.

Motion carried via voce vote.

Committee Communications were as follows: Public Safety – No Report

Public Works – No Report

Cemetery and Parks – No Report

Finance – No Report

Economic Development – City Attorney Seghetti gave an update on the Bacon Building reporting that a hearing is set for October 12th and that the City should have title of the property in November. Chairman White reported that contracts are in the works with Whisky City Architecture for the salvage of 721 Third Street city owned property. Chairman White reported that he along with City Attorney will have a meeting with Three Diamond next Thursday in regards to city owned properties.

Marketing Tourism Committee – No Report

Chairman White asked if there was anyone with business concerning city government. Heard was Natalie Colgon of 1613 W. David Avenue. Ms. Colgon voiced her concern for no sidewalks in the areas of David Ave. and Leonard Ave. Ms. Colgon told the Council that traffic moves fast through the area as it opens up to the Sycamore Trail subdivision. She also reported that a young man had recently been hit by a car in the subdivision. Ms. Colgon asked that the City consider putting sidewalks in the area. Chairman White suggested that the City have the City Engineer look at the area and report to the Public Safety Meeting to be held on October 3rd.

Heard was Gary Gill of 2074 Benedict Street. Mr. Gill reported that there is a problem with dumping in the area of North Benedict Street. He also told the Council that speed limit signs had been removed and or damaged. He asked that he City replace the speed limit signs and consider putting street lights up in the area. Chairman White told Mr. Gill he would refer his request to the City Engineer.

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 Gould, second Alderman Colwell that the Council approve the following applications for the Sidewalk Program:

Craig Krowlek 1306 Santa Fe $1,000.00

Richard Carpenter 1401 RiverBirch Dr. $ 480.00 Total $1,480.00

Payable from the Road & Bridge Fund

Prior Balance $ 9,921.61

Approved $ 1,480.00

Balance $ 8,441.61

Roll Call Vote was:

Ayes: Colwell, Connor, Gould, Hughes, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton

Nays: None Chairman declared motion carried.

Motion Alderman Gould, second Alderman Hughes the Council approve an expenditure of $1,111.52, payable to Beau Tire, for the purchase and installation of four tires for Truck 25, payable from the Water/Sewer Fund and Road & Bridge 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 Road & Bridge priority one project of Miscellaneous attachments be approved as a project and that the council approve an expenditure of $3.571.60 payable to Koenig for the following purchases:

$1,002.60 for Snow Plow Harness for Truck 25

$1,309.00 for Strobe Light Kit for Truck 27

$1,260.00 for a Salt Spreader Payable from the Road & Bridge 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 $85,713.66, payable to the State of Illinois Treasurer, for the final payment for the Walnut Street Project, M-50077/007/000. Payable from the Road & Bridge Fund.

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 $7,170.00, payable to Laser Electrical for the repair of eight street lights on route 29. Payable from TIF Plaza Park and TIF Central Business District. Discussion ensued. Alderman Jenkins stated that he would abstain due to conflict with his employer.

Roll Call Vote was: Ayes: Colwell, Connor, Gould, Hughes, Sharp, Thornton

Nays: None

Abstain: Jenkins Chairman declared motion carried.

Motion Alderman Gould, second Alderman Jenkins that the Council instruct the City attorney to amend the city code Appendix A Traffic Schedule, Section 2 Restricted and no parking areas, to add No parking on the West side of Santa Fe Avenue between McDowell Street and Sunnyside Street. Motion carried via voce vote.

Motion Alderman Connor, second Alderman Gould that the Council approve an expenditure not to exceed $5,550.00 payable to Owens Design, for the purchase and shipping of three signs. (Johnson’s Landing, Eagle Landing, and Cutright Park). Payable from TIF Central Business District.

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: 29 p.m.

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