Peoria Standard

Chillicothe City Council met Feb. 26.

Here is the minutes provided by the Council:

The City Council of the City of Chillicothe, Peoria County, Illinois, met in Regular Session February 26, 2018 at 7:00 P.M. 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 Clerk Margaret Hurd

City Treasurer B.L. Bredeman

Aldermen: Dean Braun, Danny Colwell,

Patricia Connor, Dennis Gould,

Michael Hughes, Jeffrey Jenkins

Gary Sharp, James Thornton

Also Present: Office Manager Denise Passage

Superintendent of Public Works, Shawn Sutherland

Fire Chief Jim Benisch

Absent: City Attorney Michael Seghetti

City Engineer Ken Coulter

Police Chief Scott Mettille

Economic Development Director Rachael Parker

Chairman White declared a Quorum present.

The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on February 12, 2018, were presented.

Motion Alderman Colwell, second Alderman Connor that the Council dispense with the reading of the Minutes of the February 12, 2018 Regular Council Meeting and approve the Minutes as presented.

Motion carried via voce vote.

Clerk Hurd presented the following committee minutes:

Marketing and Tourism – February 7, 2018

Shademakers – January 31, 2018

Finance – February 20, 2018

Committee of the Whole – February 19, 2018

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 reported that a large group attended the FLM hearing that was held on February 14, 2018. He reported that another hearing will be held on February 28, 2018 at 2:45pm.

Chairman White announced that he has requested information from all gaming establishments on their total revenues for food and beverage sold. He explained that he intends to us the information to evaluate and if it seems the average amount of revenue from food and beverage is less that the 70% requirement he may seek council approval to rives the ordinance requirement.

Motioned Alderman Braun, second Alderman Colwell that the communications from the Mayor be placed on file.

Motion carried via voce vote.

There were no committee communications.

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: Braun, Colwell, Connor, Gould,

Hughes, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton

Nays: None

Chairman declared motion carried.

Motion Alderman Colwell, second Alderman Jenkins that the council authorize the city Attorney to prepare a Request for Proposals for City owned property at 209 Walnut, 913 Second St., and 907 Second St., commonly known as: the Bacon Building and approve the advertising in the Times Bulletin and Peoria Journal Star for sad Request for Proposals. Proposals should be submitted in writing to the Office of The City Clerk, 908 n Second Street, Chillicothe, IL 61523, between the hours of 9:00 am and 3:00 pm at a date to be determined by the City Attorney. All proposals should specify the consideration for the conveyance, any assistance requested from the City and the details of the proposed development. Motion carried via Voce Vote.

Chairman White announced that there being no further business the Council meeting adjourned at 7:16 p.m.

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