Peoria Standard

Washington City Council met April 2.

Here is the minutes provided by the Council:

Call to Order: Mayor Manier called the regular meeting of Monday, April 2, 2018 to order at 6:30 p.m. in the Library Meeting Room at Five Points Washington.

Roll Call: Present and answering roll call were Aldermen, Adams, Brownfield, Brucks, Butler, Cobb, Dingledine, Gee, and Moss.

Also present was City Administrator Jim Culotta, Controller Baxter, Public Works Director Ed Andrews, P & D Director Jon Oliphant, Police Chief Mike McCoy, City Treasurer Ellen Dingledine, City Clerk Pat Brown, and members of the press.

Pledge of Allegiance: All present stood for the Pledge of Allegiance.

Agenda Review: The Agenda was reviewed and stood as presented.

Approve Consent Agenda: Alderman Moss moved and Alderman Brownfield seconded to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Items included on the Consent Agenda were minutes of the March 19, 2018 regular & March 27, 2018 special City Council meetings; and approval of Bid Awards: PW-18-01, Water & Sewer Treatment Chemicals; PW-18-03, Class S1 Ready-Mix Concrete; PW-18-04, Industrial Grade Course Water Softener Salt; PW-18-05, Annual Tree Maintenance; and PW-18-08, Annual Weed Spraying. On roll call on the motion to approve the vote was:

Ayes: 8 Adams, Brownfield, Brucks, Butler, Cobb, Dingledine, Gee, Moss

Nays: 0

Motion declared carried.

Peoria Area Convention & Vistors Bureau (PACVB) Presentation: Sherrill West, representing PACVB as Washington’s representative, went over the proposed revisions to the 2018 agreement and noted that based on comments they have received from local businesses they will be offering up to 10 of our local businesses to partner at 50% of their regular partnership rate this year. She shared that she is looking out for Washington on the value that is received and we are getting our monies worth from our contributions. Mayor Manier shared the contributing amount of 1% of our hotel/motel tax has been down the past two years and we won’t forget the fee waiver that was applied to us following the 2013 tornado as well. Ms. West shared that the proposed change to add the contribution amount as “1% of the hotel tax revenues or $15,000, whichever is greater” is due to the underpayment that was received last year due to hotel/motel tax amounts being down.

Audience Comments: None.

Standing Committees: Alderman Brucks, Finance & Personnel Committee Chairman reported nothing on the agenda. Alderman Butler, Public Safety Committee Chairman reported nothing on the agenda. Alderman Brownfield, Public Works Committee Chairman reported two items for approval on the agenda (Consent Agenda B & Staff Reports A).

Mayor’s Comments: Mayor Manier expressed his appreciation to P & D Director Oliphant for his work in coordinating the recent Special Census and to City staff for their work throughout the process, which resulted in an increased population of 16,566. He complimented City Council on all that they are doing right in moving our community forward.

Adopt resl, authrz Special City Attorney appointment, Pete Dluski, ordinance violations: City Administrator Culotta read a resolution, by title only and brief synopsis, approving Special City Attorney Appointments and Establishing Special City Attorney’s Fees. Adoption of this resolution would authorize the appointment of Pete R. Dluski of Howard, Habecker & Morris for the purpose of prosecuting Washington City Code of Ordinance violations, at the rate of $175.00 per hour. Alderman Dingledine moved and Alderman Brownfield seconded to adopt the resolution as read. On roll call the vote was:

Ayes: 8 Adams, Brownfield, Brucks, Butler, Cobb, Dingledine, Gee, Moss

Nays: 0

Motion declared carried.

Adopt resl, declaring surplus property: City Administrator Culotta read a resolution, by title only and brief synopsis, declaring various items and property owned and used by the City of Washington as “Surplus Property”. Adoption of this resolution would declare certain personal property to be “Surplus”. Alderman Dingledine moved and Alderman Gee seconded to adopt the resolution as read. Alderman Dingledine asked if we ever consider donating items to agencies that are in need and Controller Baxter shared she will look into what options might be out there for us. On roll call the vote was:

Ayes: 8 Adams, Brownfield, Brucks, Butler, Cobb, Dingledine, Gee, Moss

Nays: 0

Motion declared carried.

Adopt ord, amending Chapters 132 & 138 related to tobacco 21: City Administrator Culotta provided second reading of the following ordinance, by title and brief synopsis, an ordinance amending Chapters 132 and 138 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Washington, Tazewell County, Illinois, respectively entitled “Offenses Against Persons” and “Drug Control”, to prohibit distribution of tobacco and smoking equipment to persons under 21. Adoption of this ordinance would prohibit sale or delivery of items used for smoking or electronic cigarette use to persons under age 21. Alderman Brucks moved and Alderman Gee seconded to adopt the ordinance as read. On roll call the vote was:

Ayes: 8 Adams, Brownfield, Brucks, Butler, Cobb, Dingledine, Gee, Moss

Nays: 0

Motion declared carried.

Adopt ord, amending Chapter 134 related to E-cigarettes: City Administrator Culotta provided second reading of the following ordinance, by title and brief synopsis, an ordinance amending Chapter 134 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Washington, Tazewell County, Illinois, entitled “Smoke Free Washington”. Adoption of this ordinance would prohibit the use of electronic cigarettes in areas where smoking is prohibited by the Smoke Free Washington ordinance. Alderman Adams moved and Alderman Gee seconded to adopt the ordinance as read. On roll call the vote was:

Ayes: 8 Adams, Brownfield, Brucks, Butler, Cobb, Dingledine, Gee, Moss

Nays: 0

Motion declared carried.

Adopt ord, amending code to add new solar energy code: City Administrator Culotta provided second reading of the following ordinance, by title and brief synopsis, an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Washington, Illinois by adding a new Chapter entitled “Solar Energy Code”. Adoption of this ordinance would establish regulations pertaining to any solar energy developments in the City of Washington. Alderman Cobb moved and Alderman Moss seconded to adopt the ordinance as read. On roll call the vote was:

Ayes: 8 Adams, Brownfield, Brucks, Butler, Cobb, Dingledine, Gee, Moss

Nays: 0

Motion declared carried.

1st reading ords, authrz agreement, WACOHI School Resource Officer; adopt Budget for FY18-19; approve official 2018 Zoning Map; authrz agreement, PACVB; and authrz sale of surplus property:

City Administrator Culotta provided first reading of the following ordinances, by title and brief synopsis: an ordinance authorizing the execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Washington, IL and Washington Community High School District 308. Adoption of this ordinance would continue the School Resource Program between the City of Washington and Washington Community High School which places one Washington Police Officer at the High School during school hours. Among other things, the agreement provides for the payment of $75,884 to the City for services provided; an ordinance adopting a Budget for corporate purposes for the Fiscal Year beginning May 1, 2018 and ending April 30, 2019. Adoption of this ordinance would approve the City of Washington’s budget for the Fiscal Year beginning May 1, 2018 and ending on April 30, 2019 in the amount of $23,657.525. As required by state statute, a public hearing on the City’s FY18-19 Tentative Annual Budget is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Monday, April 9, 2018; an ordinance adopting City of Washington Official Map of Zoning Districts for 2018. Adoption of this ordinance would approve the City of Washington Official Zoning Map for 2018 as required by state statute; an ordinance authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Washington, Tazewell County, Illinois, to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Washington and Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. Adoption of this ordinance would approve an agreement with the Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau regarding tourism development, promotion and recruitment services for a one-year period ending on December 31, 2018; and an ordinance authorizing the disposal and/or sale of various items and property owned and used by the City of Washington as “Surplus Property”. Adoption of this ordinance would authorize the sale of certain designated surplus property. These ordinances will be listed on the next meeting agenda for action.

Purchase authrz: Brush Hog (type) Skid Steer Attachment: Public Works Director Andrews requested Council authorization purchase one new Mega Mower attachment from Quick Attachment in the amount of $6,383.00 which will be used on the skid steer that was purchased last fall. He shared that this is a budgeted item and is a balance between a convention brush hog unit and a flail type unit and should provide the versatility needed for maintaining sewer alignments as well as brush hog mowing in many of our detention basins. Alderman Brownfield moved and Alderman Gee seconded to authorize the request as presented. On roll call the vote was:

Ayes: 8 Adams, Brownfield, Brucks, Butler, Cobb, Dingledine, Gee, Moss

Nays: 0

Motion declared carried.

Aldermen’s/Staff Comments: Police Chief McCoy shared that immediately following the Uftring fire we provided police protection and the invoiced amount to Uftrings for this service has been paid in full.

Fire Chief Roger Traver provided a brief monthly report for the month of March noting that 147 calls were received. He shared that Uftring Auto Group held a fundraiser following their fire and the Fire Department received a fundraising check today. He shared that the Department hosted a leadership class recently where 35 firefighters attended and have a fire ground management class scheduled for Saturday, April 28th. He noted that the recent garage door work on the building has been completed. Mayor Manier congratulated Roger on his recent retirement from the Peoria Fire Department.

Executive Session: At 6:55 p.m. Alderman Dingledine moved and Alderman Cobb seconded to move into Executive Session for the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body per 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) of the Illinois Open Meetings Act. On roll call the vote was:

Ayes: 8 Adams, Brownfield, Brucks, Butler, Cobb, Dingledine, Gee, Moss

Nays: 0

Motion declared carried.

Adjournment: At 8:01 p.m. Council reconvened in regular session and Alderman Brownfield moved and Alderman Brucks seconded to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.

http://www.ci.washington.il.us/egov/documents/1524242685_60423.pdf