Chillicothe City Council met Monday, Oct. 9.
Here is the agenda provided by the Council:
The City Council of the City of Chillicothe, Peoria County, Illinois, met in Regular Session October 9, 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
Economic Development Director Rachael Parker
City Engineer Ken Coulter
Absent: Police Chief Scott Mettille
Chairman White declared a Quorum present.
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on September 25, 2017 were presented.
Motion Alderman Colwell, second Alderman Connor that the Council dispense with the reading of the Minutes of the September 25, 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 – October 4, 2017
b. Construction Commission – October 5, 2017
c. Public Safety – October 3, 2017
2. City Engineer Report dated October 9, 2017
3. Collectors Report Month End September 2017
4. Budget Comparison Report Month End August 2017
5. City Treasurer’s Report Month End September 2017
6. Third Quarter Building Permit Report as submitted by Zoning Officer Passage
Motion Alderman Colwell, second Alderman Hughes that the communications as presented by Clerk Hurd be placed on file. Motion carried via voce vote.
There were no communications from the Aldermen and Mayor.
Committee Communications were as follows:
Public Safety – No Report
Public Works – No Report
Cemetery and Parks – Alderman Connor reported that surveys for the Sycamore Trail Park were coming in. Finance – No Report
Economic Development – Alderman Colwell reported that Whiskey City Salvage was working on 721 Third Street property.
Marketing Tourism Committee – No Report
Human Resources – Chairman White reminded Aldermen that Supervisor reviews were due back.
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 the Council concur with the Mayoral appointment of Dean Braun as Fourth Ward Alderman, effective October 23, 2017. Chairman White gave a brief bio of Mr. Braun. Discussion ensued.
Motion carried via voce vote.
Alderman Hughes withdrew agenda item #1 – Ordinance Increasing Class “C” Liquor License number.
Motion Alderman Hughes that the council approve the request, from the Optimist Club, to waive the Not for Profit Special Event fee of $100.00, for the event to be held on Friday, December 15, 2017 at the town theater.
Roll Call Vote was:
Ayes: Colwell, Connor, Gould,
Hughes, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
Motion Alderman Hughes, second Alderman Jenkins that the Council approve the request submitted by John Girsch, American Legion Post #9 Commander, to have live entertainment in the American Legion’s outdoor pavilion on Saturday, October 14, 2017 from 5:00 pm to 12:00 midnight.
Motion carried via voce vote.
Motion Alderman Hughes, second Alderman Sharp that the Council authorize the City Attorney to begin the process of abandonment for the property located at 1807 Finney.
Motion carried via voce vote.
Motion alderman Gould, second Alderman Jenkins that the Council approve the following application for the Sidewalk Program:
Bryce Lauber 1403 Second $1,000.00
Total $1,000.00
Payable from the Road & Bridge Fund
Prior Balance $ 8,441.61
Approved $ 1,000.00
Balance $ 7,441.61
Roll Call Vote was:
Ayes: Colwell, Connor, Gould,
Hughes, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
Motion Alderman Gould, second Alderman Connor that the Council direct the City Attorney to prepare a request for proposal (RFP) fir demo of 721 Third Street in accordance with the insurance, requirements and other qualifications associated with demolition listed in the RFP.
Proposals should be submitted in writing to the Office of the City Clerk, 908 N Second Street, Chillicothe, IL 16523 between the hours of 9:00am and 3:00pm on or before Wednesday, November 15, 2017.
Motion carried via voce vote.
Motion Alderman Colwell, second Alderman Jenkins that the Council approve the purchase of Christmas Decorations with expenditure not to exceed $1,000.00. Payable from Hotel Motel Tax.
Roll Call Vote was:
Ayes: Colwell, Connor, Gould,
Hughes, Jenkins, Sharp
Pass: Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
Motion Alderman Colwell, second Alderman Hughes that the Council adjourn to Closed Session at 7:17pm, for the review of Closed Session Minutes as outlined in Section 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (21). Upon returning from closed session no action will be taken.
Roll Call Vote was:
Ayes: Colwell, Connor, Gould,
Hughes, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
Council returned to open session at 7:31pm.
Chairman White announced that there being no further business the Council meeting adjourned at 7: 31 p.m.
http://www.cityofchillicotheil.com/10.09.17%20.pdf
Alerts Sign-up