Chillicothe City Council met April 9.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
The City Council of the City of Chillicothe, Peoria County, Illinois, met in Regular Session April 9, 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: City Attorney Michael Seghetti
City Engineer Ken Coulter
Office Manager Denise Passage
Superintendent of Public Works, Shawn Sutherland
Fire Chief Jim Benisch
Police Chief Scott Mettille
Absent: Economic Development Director Rachael parker
Chairman White declared a Quorum present.
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on March 26, 2018, were presented. Motion Alderman Colwell, second Alderman Braun that the Council dispense with the reading of the Minutes of the March 26, 2018 Regular Council Meeting and approve the Minutes as presented. Motion carried via voce vote.
Clerk Hurd presented the following committee minutes:
Finance – April 5, 2018 Marketing & Tourism – March 7, 2018 Plan Commission – February 6, 2018 Construction Commission – March 28, 2018
Clerk Hurd presented the City Collector’s Report for month end March 2018 Cherk Hurd presented the City Treasurer’s Report for month end March 2018
Clerk Hurd presented communications from the US Army Corps of Engineer notifying the city that Galena Road Gravel Inc. has submitted an application in proposal to abandon and relocate a segment of Hallock Creek.
Motion Alderman Gould, second Alderman Colwell that the communications as presented by Clerk Hurd be placed on file.
Motion carried via voce vote.
Chairman White notified the Council that he had received a letter from Attorney Danny Schroeder in regards to the FLM vs. Peoria County Zoning Board of Appeals and the City of Chillicothe. The letter stated that Judge Gorman recused herself from the case by reason of the fact that while going through the record of the ZBA hearings; she discovered that former mayor, Doug Crew, had testified in the hearing and that Mr. Crew had been her campaign manager when she ran for election. Chairman White informed the Council that the case has been re-assigned to Judge Mack.
Motion Alderman Colwell, second Alderman Gould that the communications presented by the Mayor be placed on file.
Motion carried via voce vote.
Alderman Connor reported that a electronic recycle event will be held from 9:00am – Noon on April 22, 2018 at the IVC High School.
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.
Chairman White introduced Nancy Johnson from the Illinois Department of Agriculture. Ms. Johnson gave a brief presentation the Gypsy Moth Program. She informed everyone that the Department of Agriculture will soon begin aerial spraying in the Chillicothe area.
Motion Alderman Colwell, second Alderman Gould that the council approve the Mayoral appointment of Amanda Beadles to the Marketing and Tourism, to fill the unexpired term (2020) of Carrie McIntrye.
Motion carried via voce vote.
Motion Alderman Hughes, second Alderman Braun that the Council approve the Notice for Special Event held on public property, as submitted by Connie Ware, Illinois River Valley Ride Sales, to use the City Park on May 19 & 20, 2018, from 7:00 a.m.to 7:00 p.m. for the Illinois River Valley Ride Sales. Subject to the City Clerk receiving proof of Insurance. Discussion ensued. Alderman Hughes motioned to table said motion until a future meeting, second Alderman Jenkins.
Motion carried via voce vote.
Motion Alderman Hughes, second Alderman Sharp that the Council approve a Notice for Special Event held on Public Property as submitted by Tom Harms, VFW, for the use of Santa Fe Avenue from Wilmot to Matthews for a cruise in and auction to be held on June 23, 2018, from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Motion carried via voce vote.
Motion Alderman Hughes, second Alderman Sharp that the Council approve a Notice for Special Event held on Public Property as submitted by Tom Harms, VFW, for the use of Santa Fe Avenue from Wilmot to Matthews for a cruise in and auction to be held on June 23, 2018, from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Motion carried via voce vote.
Motion Alderman Hughes, second Alderman Sharp that the Council approve the notice of special event held on public property as submitted by Leann Stickel, for the use of Second St. from Shore Acres Park to Walnut St. for the Tri 2 Beat MS kids triathlon, be held on June 9, 2018 from 7:00am to 12:00 noon. Subject to the City Clerk receiving proof of Insurance.
Motion carried via voce vote.
Motion Alderman Hughes, second Alderman Sharp that the Council approve the Notice for Special Event held on public property as submitted by Tara Morr and Diane Mattson, IVC Band Boosters, for the use of Second Street from Cedar Street to Shore Acres and the north half of boat launch parking lot, on Saturday, October 27, 2018, from 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. for the IVC 5K Ghost Chase Run/Walk.
Motion carried via voce vote.
Motion Alderman Hughes, second Alderman Sharp that the Council approve a Notice for Special Event held on Public Property as submitted by Elizabeth Bowers of Pearce Community Center for the use of City streets for the annual 5K run and 2 mile fun walk to be held on June 30, 2018 from 6:00am - 10:30am.
Motion carried via voce vote.
Motion Alderman Hughes, second Alderman Sharp that the Council approve Ordinance No. 18-04-05, an ordinance adding section 10-34 (Open Containers) to Article II (Shows, Entertainments and Special Events) of Chapter 10 (Amusements and Entertainment)
Roll Call Vote was: Ayes: Braun, Colwell, Connor, Gould, Hughes, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared Ordinance No. 18-04-05 passed and signed the same.
Motion Alderman Hughes, second Alderman Colwell that the Council approve the request for an advance payment to Jim Benisch, in the amount of $400.00, to attend the 2018 FDIC International Conference in Indianapolis, IN, April 27, 2018. Payable from the General Fund.
Roll Call Vote was: Ayes: Braun, Colwell, Connor, Gould, Hughes, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
Motion Alderman Hughes, second Alderman Braun that the Council approve the request for an advance payment to John Sprinkle, in the amount of $1,150.00, to attend the 2018 FDIC International Conference in Indianapolis, IN, April 23 – April 24, 2018. Payable from the General Fund.
Roll Call Vote was: Ayes: Braun, Colwell, Connor, Gould, Hughes, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
Motion Alderman Hughes, second Alderman Colwell that the Council approve an expenditure of $725.00, payable to Ray O’Herron, for the purchase of ammunition for the Police Department. Payable from the Police Protection Fund.
Roll Call Vote was: Ayes: Braun, Colwell, Connor, Gould, Hughes, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
Motion Alderman Hughes, second Alderman Jenkins that the Council approve an expenditure not to exceed $1,249.00, for the purchase of 25 hanging name patches as follows:
Cost of Patches $874.00 from Dinges Fire Company, Installation of Patches $375.00 from Blankenship Upholstery Payable from the General Fund
Roll Call Vote was: Ayes: Braun, Colwell, Connor, Gould, Hughes, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
Motion Alderman Hughes, second Alderman Colwell that the Council approve the travel policy for the Fire Department as submitted. Motion carried via voce vote.
Motion Alderman Thornton, second Alderman Colwell that the Council approve the General Fund, Road & Bridge Fund, Water/Sewer Fund, TIF Funds and the Miscellaneous Funds Budgets for the City’s Fiscal Year commencing May 1, 2018 and ending April 30, 2019, as presented.
Roll Call Vote was: Ayes: Braun, Colwell, Connor, Gould, Hughes, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
Motion Alderman Colwell, second Alderman Sharp that the Council approve Ordinance No. 18-04-06, an Ordinance authorizing the sale of personal and real property located at 1807 Finney Street, Chillicothe in the amount of $6,000.00.
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 accept the bid and award the contract to Cedar Hollow Construction Inc. for repair of west side of Bacon Building as specified in the bid in the amount of $10,240.75. The contractor agrees to pay all employee’s employed pursuant to this contract the “prevailing wage” as determined by the City under the Illinois Prvailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/1 et seq.) and comply with all other provision of such act. Payable from TIF Central Funds.
Roll Call Vote was: Ayes: Braun, Colwell, Connor, Gould, Hughes, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
Motion Alderman Cowell, second Alderman Hughes that the Council approve an expenditure of $1,000.00 payable to the Optimist Town Theater for the renewal of the advertising spots currently displayed on both movie screens. Payable from the General Fund.
Roll Call Vote was: Ayes: Braun, 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 7:52 p.m.
http://www.cityofchillicotheil.com/04.09.18.pdf
Alerts Sign-up