Chillicothe City Council met May 14.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
The City Council of the City of Chillicothe, Peoria County, Illinois, met in Regular Session May 14, 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,
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: Michael Hughes
Economic Development Director Rachael Parker
Chairman White declared a Quorum present.
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on April 23, 2018, were presented. Motion Alderman Colwell, second Alderman Braun that the Council dispense with the reading of the Minutes of the April 23, 2018 Regular Council Meeting and approve the Minutes as presented.
Motion carried via voce vote.
Clerk Hurd presented the following committee minutes:
Public Safety – May 1, 2018
Marketing and Tourism – May 2, 2018
Committee of the Whole – May 7, 2018
Finance Committee/Public Safety – May 8, 2018
Public Works – May 9, 2018
Clerk Hurd presented the following communications:
Letter from Evergreen Assisted Living notifying the city of an event to be held on June 16, 2018.
Economic Development update as submitted by Rachael Parker
City Engineer report dated May 15, 2018
City Treasurer report for month end April 2018
Budget comparison report for month end April 2018
Clerk Hurd presented an application to rezone from Imagination Products Corp. for the property at 214 W. Ash Street. The hearing date is set for June 5, 2018 at 7:00 pm.
Clerk Hurd presented two applications for variance.
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 the city was not on the 2018 ITEP Cycle 13 selected project list (pedestrian bicycle route).
Chairman White gave an update on the FLM vs. Peoria County Zoning Board of Appeals and the City of Chillicothe.
Motion Alderman Colwell, second Jenkins Sharp that the communications presented by the Mayor be placed on file. Motion carried via voce vote.
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, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
Chairman White announced that on June 18 at 1:30pm the Chillicothe Post Office will be dedicated to Ryan Owens. He told the council there will be a ceremony held in City Park.
Motion Alderman Braun, second Alderman Gould that the Council approve the schedule for the City of Chillicothe Regularly Scheduled Council Meetings for the Fiscal Year 2018-2019, which will convene on the Second and Fourth Mondays of each month, at 7:00 P.M., in the City Hall Council Chambers.
Motion carried via voce vote.
Motion Alderman Jenkins, second Alderman Sharp that the Council concur with the Mayoral Proclamation, proclaiming May 22-25, 2018, as the distribution of Buddy Poppies in the City of Chillicothe.
Motion carried via voce vote.
Motion Alderman Connor, second Alderman Colwell that the Council concur with the 2018 Mayoral Appointments of Boards and Commissions as presented.
Motion carried via voce vote.
Motion Alderman Connor, second Alderman Colwell that the Council concur with the 2018 Mayoral Appointments of Supervisors and Officers as presented.
Motion carried via voce vote.
Motion Alderman Connor, second Alderman Gould that the Council concur with the 2018 Mayoral Appointments of Council Committees as presented.
Motion carried via voce vote.
Motion Alderman Braun, second Alderman Jenkins that the Council approve Ordinance No. 18-05-07, an Ordinance amending Chapter 70 (Secondhand Goods) of the City Code.
Roll Call Vote was:
Ayes: Braun, Colwell, Connor, Gould, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared Ordinance No. 18-05-07 passed and signed the same.
Motion Alderman Sharp, second Alderman Colwell that the Council approve a Notice for Special Event Held on Public Property, as submitted by Kim Whitehurst, Methodist Church for use of various streets as outlined on the Notice of Special Event for 5K/10K run and 1 mile walk on September 29, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Motion carried via voce vote.
Motion Alderman Sharp, second Alderman Jenkins that the Council approve the Notice for Special Event Held on Public Property, as submitted by Rachael Parker, Economic Development Director for the use of Second Street between Walnut and Chestnut, with open containers, for the Downtown Thursdays events to be held on June 28, 2018, July 26, 2018 and August 30, 2018, from 5:00p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Motion carried via voce vote.
Motion Alderman Sharp, second Alderman Braun that the Council approve the Application for Special Event Held on Public Property as submitted by John Girsch, American Legion Post #9 Commander to have live entertainment in the American Legion’s outdoor pavilion on Friday, June 8, 2018 from 8:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. and Saturday, June 9, 2018 from 8:00 pm to 12:00 midnight, and to use the rear parking lot, with open containers.
Motion carried via voce vote.
Motion Alderman Sharp, second Alderman Colwell that the Council approve the Revised Notice for Special Event Held on Public Property, as submitted by Amanda Oedwalt, Claude Elen Days, requesting the closing of Second St. from Walnut to Chestnut on Thursday, June 7 from 2:00pm – 9:30 pm for vendors and sidewalk sales and Friday, June 8 from 5:00 pm – 10:30 pm for monster trike races.
Motion carried via voce vote.
Motion Alderman Sharp, second Alderman Braun that the Council approve the Notice for Special Event Held on Public Property, as submitted by Karl Belter, Optimist Club for the use of Second Street, and the City Park, for the annual 5K River Run, to be held on May 25, 2018, from 6:00 am to 11:00 am.
Motion carried via voce vote.
Alderman Sharp presented the ordinance amending video gaming to the council. He told the council there will be a special meeting held next week for the public safety committee to discuss and the ordinance.
Motion Alderman Sharp, second Alderman Colwell that the Council approve the three year Agreement between the City of Chillicothe and Pearl Technology, for Computer Technology Service Agreement for the Police Station and City hall and authorize the Mayor to execute said agreement.
Roll Call Vote was:
Ayes: Braun, Colwell, Connor, Gould, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
Motion Alderman Sharp, second Alderman Connor that the Council adopt Resolution No. 18-05-02, a Resolution approving the execution of Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Peoria to provide emergency dispatch services to the City of Chillicothe.
Roll Call Vote was:
Ayes: Braun, Colwell, Connor, Gould, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared Resolution No. 18-05-02 passed and signed the same.
Motion Alderman Sharp, second Alderman Braun that the Council accept the letter of termination from Village of Peoria Heights Police Department, terminating the Intergovernmental Agreement for Dispatch Services, effective June 1, 2018 and authorize the Police Chief to sign said letter.
Roll Call Vote was:
Ayes: Braun, Colwell, Connor, Gould, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
Motion Alderman Sharp, second Alderman Colwell that the Council approve Ordinance No. 18-05-08, an Ordinance revising Chapter 42 (Fees- Buildings and Building regulations) of the City Code.
Roll Call Vote was:
Ayes: Braun, Colwell, Connor, Gould, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared Ordinance No. 18-05-08 passed and signed the same.
Motion Alderman Sharp, second Alderman Braun that the Council accept the State award for a grant from the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board Department for the reimbursement of purchases of in-car video cameras for use in law enforcement vehicles; officer-worn body cameras for law enforcement officers and training for law enforcement officers in the operation of the cameras. Grant award was in the amount of $8,950.00.
Roll Call Vote was:
Ayes: Braun, Colwell, Connor, Gould, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
Motion Alderman Sharp, second Alderman Braun that the Council approve an expenditure of $17,290.00, payable to Watch Guard Inc. for the purchase of 10 body cameras, and accessories. Payable from Police Protection Fund.
Roll Call Vote was:
Ayes: Braun, Colwell, Connor, Gould, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
Motion Alderman Sharp, second Alderman Colwell the Council approve an expenditure of $1,800.00 payable to Peoria County ETSB, for a 400 amp Generator transfer switch. Payable from the Police Protection Fund.
Roll Call Vote was:
Ayes: Braun, Colwell, Connor, Gould, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
Motion Alderman Thornton, second Alderman Colwell that pending the passage of the Annual Appropriation Ordinance for the current Fiscal Year, all Department Heads and all other separate agencies of the city, be authorized to make necessary expenditures on the basis of the Appropriation of the preceding Fiscal Year, as authorized under Section 8-1-7 of the Illinois Municipal Code, and that all employees’ salaries be paid at the amounts set forth in the Annual Appropriation Ordinance, with appropriate adjustments for resignations, retirements, promotions, overtime and the like.
Roll Call Vote was:
Ayes: Braun, Colwell, Connor, Gould, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
Alderman Thornton announced the finance committee has review the draft of the appropriation Ordinance. There will be a public hearing on June 25, 2018, at 6:45 PM and then the Appropriation Ordinance will be presented for passage at the council meeting on June 25, 2018. Please take time to look over the appropriation ordinance and let Office Manager Passage know if you have any questions or concerns.
Motion Alderman Thornton, second Alderman Colwell that the Council refer the Ambulance License topic to the City Attorney to prepare the necessary documents for the License. Discussion ensued
Motion carried via voce vote.
Motion Alderman Gould, second Alderman Connor that the Council approve expenditure not to exceed $2,800.00, payable to Meister Shane for the repair of the Boat Dock Ramp. Payable from TIF Business.
Roll Call Vote was:
Ayes: Braun, Colwell, Connor, Gould, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
Motion Alderman Gould, second Alderman Jenkins that the Council approve an expenditure of $2,800.00, payable to Coe Equipment, for purchase of a replacement tank for the vactor truck. Payable from Water/Sewer Fund.
Roll Call Vote was:
Ayes: Braun, Colwell, Connor, Gould, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared motion carried
Motion Alderman Gould, second Alderman Colwell that the Council approve the PDC Laboratories Inc., Laboratory Professional Services Agreement, for Drinking Water Monitoring testing required by Illinois Environmental Protection Agency at a cost of $8,588.50. Payable from the Water/Sewer Fund.
Roll Call Vote was:
Ayes: Braun, Colwell, Connor, Gould, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared motion carried
Alderman Gould announced that the public works committee has discussed the residential sidewalk program and made no changes to the program. The program will open Tuesday, May 15, 2018 through September 15, 2018.
Motion Alderman Gould, second Alderman Colwell that the Council adopt Resolution No. 18-05-03 a resolution appropriating the sum of $130,000.00 of Motor Fuel Tax funds for the purpose of maintaining streets and highways, under the applicable provision of the Illinois highway code from January 1, 2018 to Dec. 31, 2018. (Overlay, crack sealing and spray patching program)
Roll Call Vote was:
Ayes: Braun, Colwell, Connor, Gould, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared Resolution No. 18-05-03 passed and signed the same.
Motion Alderman Colwell, second Alderman Jenkins that the Council direct the City Attorney to prepare a Request for Proposals for the building commonly known as the Bacon Building and that an ad be posted in the Times Bulletin and or Peoria Journal Star. Proposals should be submitted in writing to the office of the City Clerk, 908 North Second Street, Chillicothe, Illinois 61523, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on or before June 15, 2018.
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.
Motion Alderman Colwell, second Alderman Sharp Jenkins that the Council direct the City Attorney to prepare a Request for Proposals for 214 Ash Street and that an ad be posted in the Times Bulletin and or Peoria Journal Star. Proposals should be submitted in writing to the office of the City Clerk, 908 North Second Street, Chillicothe, Illinois 61523, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on or before June 15, 2018.
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.
Motion Alderman Colwell, second Alderman Jenkins that the TIF Business priority one project – Property Maintenance be approved as a project.
Motion carried via voce vote.
Motion Alderman Colwell, second Alderman Jenkins that the Council accept the proposal and approve an expenditure of $28,800, payable to Energy Resource Roofing, for the repair of the roof on the building commonly known as the bacon building. Payable from TIF Business.
The Contractor on this project must pay the "prevailing rate of wages" as determined by the City pursuant to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/1 et seq.) and comply with all other provisions of such Act.
Roll Call Vote was:
Ayes: Braun, Colwell, Connor, Gould, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
Motion alderman Colwell, second Alderman Gould that the Council adjourn into Closed Session at 7:55 p.m., for Purchase or Lease of Real Estate Section 2-C-5, Sale or Lease of Real Estate – Section 2-C- 6. Upon returning to open session possible action may be taken.
Roll Call Vote was:
Ayes: Braun, Colwell, Connor, Gould, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
Council returned to open session at 8:02 pm
Motion Alderman Colwell, second Alderman Sharp that the council approve Ordinance No. 18-05-09, an ordinance authorizing the purchase of personal and real property located at 714 Fourth Street, Chillicothe in the amount of $170.00. Payable from the TIF Central.
Roll Call Vote was:
Ayes: Braun, Colwell, Connor, Gould, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared Ordinance No. 18-05-09 passed and signed the same.
Motion Alderman Colwell, second Alderman Jenkins that the Council approve Ordinance No. 18-05-10, an ordinance authorizing the purchase of personal and real property located at 616 Fourth Street, Chillicothe in the amount of $55,000.00. Payable from the TIF Central.
Roll Call Vote was:
Ayes: Braun, Colwell, Connor, Gould, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared Ordinance No. 18-05-10 passed and signed the same.
Motion Alderman Colwell, second Alderman Braun that the Council direct the City Attorney to prepare a Request for Proposals for 721 and 721 Third Street and 714 Fourth Street, Chillicothe and that an ad be posted in the Times Bulletin and or Peoria Journal Star. Proposals should be submitted in writing to the office of the City Clerk, 908 N Second Street, Chillicothe, Illinois 61523 between the hours of 9:00 am and 3:00 pm on or before June 15, 2018. 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.
Motion Alderman Colwell, second Alderman Braun that the Council direct the City Attorney to prepare a Request for Proposals for 721 Third Street and 714 Fourth Street, Chillicothe and that an ad be posted in the Times Bulletin and or Peoria Journal Star. Proposals should be submitted in writing to the office of the City Clerk, 908 N Second Street, Chillicothe, Illinois 61523 between the hours of 9:00 am and 3:00 pm on or before June 15, 2018. All proposals should specify the consideration for the conveyance, any assistance requested from the city and the details of the proposed development.
Chairman White announced that there being no further business the Council meeting adjourned at 8:12 p.m.
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