Peoria Standard

City of East Peoria City Council met Feb. 20.

Here is the minutes provided by the Council:

The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of East Peoria, Illinois was called to order by his Honor Mayor David Mingus presiding at 6:00 P.M. with proper notice having been given.

Upon the roll being called the following answered present: Mayor David W. Mingus, Commissioner Daniel S. Decker, Commissioner Gary R. Densberger, Commissioner Timothy J. Jeffers, and Commissioner John P. Kahl. Absent: None.

The invocation was given by Commissioner Jeffers.

Mayor Mingus led the Council and the audience in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.

Motion by Commissioner Kahl, seconded by Commissioner Decker; Mr. Mayor, I move that the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on February 6, 2018 and the minutes of the Special Meeting for Working Session held on February 6, 2018 be approved as printed. Yeas: Commissioner Decker, Densberger, Jeffers, Kahl and Mayor Mingus. Nays: None. Mayor Mingus declared the motion carried.

Assistant Chief Beck presented an East Peoria Fire Department Life Saving Award to Jason Potter (dispatcher) who aided a call on how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) until the Fire Department could get to the individual.

Chief of Police Ganschow presented a Life Saving Award to Amy Charlton (dispatcher) for her assistance in taking all other calls in the dispatch center during that same incident in April of 2017. Her work gave Mr. Potter the ability to aid the caller with the CPR.

Mayor Mingus stated if there was anyone in the audience who wanted to speak on any items on the agenda to come to the podium and state the matter or matters to be discussed.

Jack Teplitz who represented the applicant for the proposed special use at 251 Spencer Street came up to the podium. He discussed handouts given to City Council that explained the Special Use, including the keeping of the portable restrooms, screening of the property, traffic to the property, and paving of the property.

Bob Sinks came up to the podium to express his not being opposed to the proposed Special Use at 251 Spencer Street.

Mayor Mingus asked for any other comments from the audience. There was no response.

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS BY OMNIBUS VOTE:

Mayor Mingus asked if any Commissioner wished to remove any items from the Consent Agenda for discussion. There was no response.

Motion by Commissioner Densberger, seconded by Commissioner Kahl; Mr. Mayor, I move to adopt a consent agenda consisting of items numbered 1 through 6 as listed on the agenda for this meeting to be considered by omnibus vote.

Item No. 1 - Adoption of Resolution No. 1718-113 – Resolution to Approve Payment of the Schedule of Bills No. 19 in the amount of $1,621,853.06.

Item No. 2 – Adoption of Resolution No. 1718-102 on its Second Reading – Resolution approving Microsoft Licensing Subscription Renewal for the City from PTC Select at a cost of $32,468.25.

Item No. 3 – Adoption of Resolution No. 1718-099 on its Second Reading - Resolution authorizing the payment of an invoice from Hoerr Construction Inc. in the amount of $17,792.50 for the cleaning and televising of various eight-inch sewer mains throughout the City of East Peoria.

Item No. 4 – Adoption of Resolution No. 1718-097 on its Second Reading – Resolution authorizing acceptance of the proposal for the repair of Fire Apparatus Truck #1 Engine from Altorfer Inc. in the amount of $15,810.

Item No. 5 – Adoption of Resolution No. 1718-100 on its Second Reading – Resolution authorizing acceptance of the proposal for repair and replacement of the Trench Drain in the Engine Bay at Firehouse #4 from Illinois Civil Contractors Inc. in the amount of $18,816.

Item No. 6 – Adoption of Resolution No. 1718-105 on its Second Reading – Resolution approving an Agreement with Midwest Engineering Associates Inc. for completion of an engineering analysis of the intersection of Camp Street and Riverside Drive at a cost not to exceed $15,000.

Yeas: Commissioners Decker, Densberger, Jeffers, Kahl and Mayor Mingus. Nays: None. Mayor Mingus declared the motion carried.

Motion by Commissioner Densberger, seconded by Commissioner Kahl; Mr. Mayor, I move you that Items numbered 1 through 6 listed on the Consent Agenda be hereby approved and adopted, the items numbered 2 through 6 having been read once by their title and having laid on the table for no less than one week for public inspection be adopted as presented.

Item No. 1 - Adoption of Resolution No. 1718-113 – Resolution to Approve Payment of the Schedule of Bills No. 19 in the amount of $1,621,853.06. (Adopted by omnibus vote)

Item No. 2 – Adoption of Resolution No. 1718-102 on its Second Reading – Resolution approving Microsoft Licensing Subscription Renewal for the City from PTC Select at a cost of $32,468.25. (Adopted by omnibus vote)

Item No. 3 – Adoption of Resolution No. 1718-099 on its Second Reading - Resolution authorizing the payment of an invoice from Hoerr Construction Inc. in the amount of $17,792.50 for the cleaning and televising of various eight-inch sewer mains throughout the City of East Peoria. (Adopted by omnibus vote)

Item No. 4 – Adoption of Resolution No. 1718-097 on its Second Reading – Resolution authorizing acceptance of the proposal for the repair of Fire Apparatus Truck #1 Engine from Altorfer Inc. in the amount of $15,810. (Adopted by omnibus vote)

Item No. 5 – Adoption of Resolution No. 1718-100 on its Second Reading – Resolution authorizing acceptance of the proposal for repair and replacement of the Trench Drain in the Engine Bay at Firehouse #4 from Illinois Civil Contractors Inc. in the amount of $18,816. (Adopted by omnibus vote)

Item No. 6 – Adoption of Resolution No. 1718-105 on its Second Reading – Resolution approving an Agreement with Midwest Engineering Associates Inc. for completion of an engineering analysis of the intersection of Camp Street and Riverside Drive at a cost not to exceed $15,000. (Adopted by omnibus vote)

Yeas: Commissioners Decker, Densberger, Jeffers, Kahl and Mayor Mingus. Nays: None. Mayor Mingus declared the motion carried and the items adopted by omnibus vote designation.

Resolution No. 1718-104 by Commissioner Densberger, seconded by Commissioner Kahl; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS that Resolution No. 1718-104 hereto attached, a Resolution to approve abating and eliminating various tax levies for Water and Sewer Bond Issues, Tax Increment Financing Bond Issues, and Development Bond Issues, be hereby approved, and that this Resolution No. 1718-104 having been read once by its title and having laid on the table for no less than one week for public inspection, be adopted as presented. Yeas: Commissioners Decker, Densberger, Jeffers, Kahl and Mayor Mingus. Nays: None. Mayor Mingus declared the motion carried and Resolution No. 1718-104 be duly adopted as presented.

Motion by Commissioner Densberger, seconded by Commissioner Kahl; Mr. Mayor, I move you that Ordinance No. 4371, hereto attached, (AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3, CHAPTER 3 OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS CITY CODE LIQUOR CONTROL REGULATIONS TO CHANGE THE PROVISIONS REGARDING CURBSIDE SERVICE AND LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWALS) having been read once by its title and having been laid on the table for no less than one week for public inspection, be adopted as presented. Yeas: Commissioners Decker, Densberger, Jeffers, Kahl and Mayor Mingus. Nays: None Mayor Mingus declared the motion carried and Ordinance No. 4371 be adopted as presented.

Resolution No. 1718-107 by Commissioner Densberger, seconded by Commissioner Decker; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS that Resolution No. 1718-107 hereto attached, a Resolution approving the East Peoria Four Corners Parking and Traffic Study, be hereby approved, and that this Resolution No. 1718-107 having been read once by its title and having laid on the table for no less than one week for public inspection, be adopted as presented.

Commissioner Kahl expressed his opposition to the resolution.

Yeas: Commissioners Decker, Densberger, Jeffers, and Mayor Mingus. Nays: Commissioner Kahl. Mayor Mingus declared the motion carried and Resolution No. 1718-107 be duly adopted as presented.

Motion by Commissioner Densberger, seconded by Commissioner Kahl; Mr. Mayor, I move you that Ordinance No. 4345 hereto attached, (AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL USE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 251 SPENCER STREET IN THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, TAZEWELL COUNTY, ILLINOIS) be read at length by the Clerk, and that said Ordinance No. 4345 be accepted on its first reading, and be hereby adopted as presented.

The City Clerk read the ordinance at length. Discussion ensued on the proposed special use by the City Council. Commissioner Decker discussed concerns over the proposed special use regarding health issues and explained that he will be voting no.

Yeas: Commissioners Densberger, Jeffers, Kahl and Mayor Mingus. Nays: Commissioner Decker. Mayor Mingus declared the motion carried and Ordinance No. 4345 to be duly adopted as presented.

Motion by Commissioner Densberger, seconded by Commissioner Kahl; Mr. Mayor, I move you that Ordinance No. 4375 hereto attached, (AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL USE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 235 EAST WASHINGTON STREET IN THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, TAZEWELL COUNTY, ILLINOIS) be read at length by the Clerk, and that said Ordinance No. 4375 be accepted on its first reading, and be hereby adopted as presented.

The City Clerk read the ordinance at length.

Yeas: Commissioners Decker, Densberger, Jeffers, Kahl and Mayor Mingus. Nays: None. Mayor Mingus declared the motion carried and Ordinance No. 4375 to be duly adopted as presented.

Motion by Commissioner Densberger, seconded by Commissioner Kahl; Mr. Mayor, I move you that Ordinance No. 4376 hereto attached, (AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL USE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 701 E. MULLER IN THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, TAZEWELL COUNTY, ILLINOIS) be read at length by the Clerk, and that said Ordinance No. 4376 be accepted on its first reading, and be hereby adopted as presented.

The City Clerk read the ordinance at length. Commissioner Densberger discussed the special use.

Yeas: Commissioners Decker, Densberger, Jeffers, Kahl and Mayor Mingus. Nays: None. Mayor Mingus declared the motion carried and Ordinance No. 4376 to be duly adopted as presented.

Motion by Commissioner Densberger, seconded by Commissioner Decker; Mr. Mayor, I move you that Ordinance No. 4377 hereto attached, (AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL USE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF FARMDALE ROAD AND LARSEN ROAD IN THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, TAZEWELL COUNTY, ILLINOIS) be read at length by the Clerk, and that said Ordinance No. 4377 be accepted on its first reading, and be hereby adopted as presented.

The City Clerk read the ordinance at length. Commissioner Densberger discussed the special use. The developer came up to the podium and discussed the housing units. Deliberations ensued on the special use.

Yeas: Commissioners Decker, Densberger, and Jeffers. Nays: Commissioner Kahl. Abstain: Mayor Mingus. Mayor Mingus declared the motion carried and Ordinance No. 4377 to be duly adopted as presented.

Motion by Commissioner Densberger, seconded by Commissioner Decker; Mr. Mayor, I move you that Ordinance No. 4374 hereto attached, (AN ORDINANCE ADDING PROVISION TO THE EAST PEORIA CITY CODE PERTAINING TO LIABILITY INSURANCE AND HOLD HARMLESS REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACTORS) be accepted on its first reading as read by its title, and be laid on the table for no less than one week for public inspection.

Commissioner Densberger discussed the ordinance.

Yeas: Commissioners Decker, Densberger, Jeffers, Kahl and Mayor Mingus. Nays: None. Mayor Mingus declared the motion carried.

Resolution No. 1718-109 by Commissioner Densberger, seconded by Commissioner Decker; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS that Resolution No. 1718-109, hereto attached, a Resolution accepting the low bid for the purchase of two Getac V110 G3 convertible laptop computers with listed accessories for Public Works Street Foremen from SHI International Corp. for $8,069.44, be approved, and that this Resolution No. 1718-109 be accepted on its first reading as read by its title, and be laid on the table for no less than one week for public inspection.

Commissioner Densberger discussed the purchase.

Yeas: Commissioners Decker, Densberger, Jeffers, Kahl and Mayor Mingus. Nays: None. Mayor Mingus declared the motion carried.

Resolution No. 1718-112 by Commissioner Densberger, seconded by Commissioner Kahl; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS that Resolution No. 1718-112, hereto attached, a Resolution authorizing the purchase of 10 desktops, 5 tablets, 10 monitors and associated computer equipment to upgrade outdated computer equipment throughout the City from PTC Select in the amount of $19,435, be approved, and that this Resolution No. 1718-112 be accepted on its first reading as read by its title, and be laid on the table for no less than one week for public inspection.

Commissioner Densberger discussed the purchases.

Yeas: Commissioners Decker, Densberger, Jeffers, Kahl and Mayor Mingus. Nays: None. Mayor Mingus declared the motion carried.

Resolution No. 1718-108 by Commissioner Densberger, seconded by Commissioner Decker; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS that Resolution No. 1718-108, hereto attached, a Resolution authorizing a $5,000 contribution for Illinois High School Association March Madness Tournament Experience from Hotel Motel Tax Funds, be approved, and that this Resolution No. 1718-108 be accepted on its first reading as read by its title, and be laid on the table for no less than one week for public inspection.

Commissioner Densberger discussed the resolution.

Yeas: Commissioners Decker, Densberger, Jeffers, Kahl and Mayor Mingus. Nays: None. Mayor Mingus declared the motion carried.

Resolution No. 1718-111 by Commissioner Densberger, seconded by Commissioner Kahl; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS that Resolution No. 1718-111, hereto attached, a Resolution authorizing the approval of a Two-Year Mower Rental Agreement with Martin Sullivan Inc. for 2018 and 2019 for the Department of Tourism & Special Events, be approved, and that this Resolution No. 1718-111 be accepted on its first reading as read by its title, and be laid on the table for no less than one week for public inspection.

Commissioner Densberger discussed the agreement.

Yeas: Commissioners Decker, Densberger, Jeffers, Kahl and Mayor Mingus. Nays: None. Mayor Mingus declared the motion carried.

Resolution No. 1718-115 by Commissioner Jeffers, seconded by Commissioner Densberger; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS that Resolution No. 1718-115, hereto attached, a Resolution Approving Agreement with AMEC Foster Wheeler for Closing and Capping of Monitoring Wells on the Bass Pro Development Site, be approved, and that this Resolution No. 1718-115 be accepted on its first reading as read by its title, and be laid on the table for no less than one week for public inspection.

Commissioner Jeffers discussed the Agreement.

Yeas: Commissioners Decker, Densberger, Jeffers, Kahl and Mayor Mingus. Nays: None. Mayor Mingus declared the motion carried.

Resolution No. 1718-103 by Commissioner Kahl, seconded by Commissioner Decker; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS that Resolution No. 1718-103 hereto attached, a Resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of East Peoria, the City of Pekin, the City of Washington, the Village of Morton, Tazewell County, and the Tazewell County Emergency Telephone System Board regarding advanced funding to the Tazewell County Consolidated Communication (TC3), be hereby approved, and that this Resolution No. 1718-103 having been read once by its title and having laid on the table for no less than one week for public inspection, be adopted as presented.

Commissioner Kahl discussed the agreement.

Yeas: Commissioners Decker, Densberger, Jeffers, Kahl and Mayor Mingus. Nays: None. Mayor Mingus declared the motion carried and Resolution No. 1718-103 be duly adopted as presented.

Resolution No. 1718-110 by Commissioner Kahl, seconded by Commissioner Densberger; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS that Resolution No. 1718-110, hereto attached, a Resolution authorizing the payment of an Invoice from Altorfer Inc. in the amount of $15,717.87 for the repair of Engine 1 after vehicle fire, be approved, and that this Resolution No. 1718-110 be accepted on its first reading as read by its title, and be laid on the table for no less than one week for public inspection. Yeas: Commissioners Decker, Densberger, Jeffers, Kahl and Mayor Mingus. Nays: None. Mayor Mingus declared the motion carried.

Resolution No. 1718-114 by Commissioner Kahl, seconded by Commissioner Densberger; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS that Resolution No. 1718-114, hereto attached, a Resolution approving 2017-2018 Intergovernmental Agreement for Mutual Aid with Northern Tazewell Fire Protection District, be approved, and that this Resolution No. 1718-114 be accepted on its first reading as read by its title, and be laid on the table for no less than one week for public inspection.

Commissioner Kahl discussed the agreement.

Yeas: Commissioners Decker, Densberger, Jeffers, Kahl and Mayor Mingus. Nays: None. Mayor Mingus declared the motion carried.

Mayor Mingus stated if there was anyone in the audience who wanted to speak on any items not on the agenda to come to the podium state the matter or matters to be discussed.

Robert Brinker came to the podium to express his support for an ordinance change to allow chickens in the City of East Peoria.

Jeff Giebelhausen came up to the podium. He thanked the Chiefs for the great job that the dispatchers do. He expressed his opinion on savings that he feels that the City can achieve through policy and other changes.

Don Norbits came up to the podium and discussed the City holding the property tax rate being relatively the same amount over the past fifteen years and revenues from gaming going down over the past years.

Mayor Mingus asked for any additional comments from the audience. There was no response.

Mayor Mingus then asked for comments from Council.

Commissioner Decker discussed the state of the roadways.

Commissioner Jeffers discussed the potential flooding happing over the next week or so and the planning process that Public Works has begun.

Commissioner Kahl discussed the take-home vehicle policy.

Motion by Commissioner Jeffers, seconded by Commissioner Kahl; Mr. Mayor, I move you that we adjourn until Tuesday evening, March 6, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. Yeas: Commissioners Decker, Densberger, Jeffers, Kahl and Mayor Mingus. Nays: None Mayor Mingus declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 7:30 P.M.

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