Chillicothe City Council met May 29.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
The City Council of the City of Chillicothe, Peoria County, Illinois, met in Regular Session May 29, 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
Economic Development Director Rachael Parker
Absent: None
Chairman White declared a Quorum present.
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on May 14, 2018, were presented. Motion Alderman Colwell, second Alderman Braun that the Council dispense with the reading of the Minutes of the May 14, 2018 Regular Council Meeting and approve the Minutes as presented.
Motion carried via voce vote.
Clerk Hurd presented the following committee minutes:
Public Works – May 23, 2018
Economic Development – May 2, 2018
Clerk Hurd presented the following communications:
City Collector’s report for month end April 2018
City Engineer report dated May 29, 2018
American legion Post #9 thank you for the city’s contribution to the four chaplain’s memorial and invitation to ceremony June 14, 2018 at 6:00 pm.
Clerk Hurd presented the annual consumer confidence report as submitted by Public Works Superintendent Sutherland and announced the report was posted to the city’s website.
Motion Alderman Gould, second Alderman Colwell that the communications as presented by Clerk Hurd be placed on file. Motion carried via voce vote.
Alderman Sharp reported a complaint about parking along the east side of Santa Fe St. along the water park area. Discussion was held. Police Chief Mettille stated that parking is allowed along that section of Santa Fe St.; however he will have his officers monitor it.
Alderman Connor reported she had complaints concerning a food truck in town, located on private property. A short discussion was held. The topic will be referred to the public safety committee.
Alderman Connor reported she received compliments on the condition of the cemetery grounds.
Alderman Connor reported the Eagle Scout project (planting) is complete.
Chairman White reported he and Economic Development Director Parker had met with Midwest engineering on the 4th Street corridor project and will have an update and information at the next council meeting.
Chairman White reported AMT submitted a report to him on response times. He reviewed the report and told the council that AMT will be submitting a report quarterly.
Motion Alderman Colwell, second Hughes that the communications presented by the Aldermen and 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, Hughes, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
Motion Alderman Colwell, second Alderman Hughes that the Council concur with the Mayoral appointments as follows to the zoning board of appeals:
Angie Wilmington 2021 term Madeline Fennell 2021 term Richard Collins 2019 unexpired term (Sheets) Motion carried via voce vote.
Motion Alderman Hughes, second Alderman Gould that the Council approve Ordinance No. 18- 05-11, an Ordinance amending Article IV (Video Gaming) of Chapter 10 of the City Code.
Roll Call Vote was:
Ayes: Braun, Colwell, Connor, Gould, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: Hughes
Chairman declared Ordinance No. 18-05-11 passed and signed the same.
Motion Alderman Gould, second Alderman Colwell that the Council approve the following applications for the Sidewalk Program:
Jerry Myers 205 Louise $915.20
Payable from the Road & Bridge Fund.
Program Amount $22,000.00
Approved 915.20
Balance $21,084.80
Motion carried via voce vote.
Motion Alderman Gould, second Alderman Hughes that the council approve an expenditure of $1,055.00, payable to Grainger, for the purchase of an exhaust fan for the Cutright pump house. Payable from the Water/Sewer Fund.
Roll Call Vote was:
Ayes: Braun, Colwell, Connor, Gould, Hughes, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
Motion Alderman Gould, second Alderman Hughes that the Council approve an expenditure not to exceed $6,000.00 Payable to Engbrecht Concrete for the replacement of the steps behind city hall and the installation of a handrail and door stop at the front entrance of city hall. 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. Payable from TIF Business.
Roll Call Vote was:
Ayes: Braun, Colwell, Connor, Gould, Hughes, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
Motion Alderman Gould, second Alderman Colwell that the Council approve an expenditure of $744.72, payable to Midwest Construction for the purchase of speed bumps for Plaza Park Drive. Payable from the TIF Plaza.
Roll Call Vote was:
Ayes: Braun, Colwell, Connor, Gould, Hughes, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
Motion Alderman Gould, second Alderman Braun that the Council approve an expenditure of $6,800.00, payable to Midwest Foundation, for the purchase and installation of a 30 foot I- beam, for the riverfront. Payable from TIF Business.
Roll Call Vote was:
Ayes: Braun, Colwell, Connor, Gould, Hughes, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
Motion Alderman Gould, second Alderman Colwell that the council approve the Priority one Road & Bridge project, Street Overlay/curb improvement as a project in the amount of $70,000.00
Roll Call Vote was:
Ayes: Braun, Colwell, Connor, Gould, Hughes, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
Motion Alderman Gould, second Alderman Hughes that the Council approve the Supplemental MFT Resolution, 18-05-04 a supplemental resolution appropriating the sum of $120,000.00 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, Hughes, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared Resolution No. 18-05-04 passed and signed the same.
Alderman Gould asked City Engineer Ken Coulter to give a brief explanation of the MS4 Permit – Storm Sewer Discharge. Engineer Coulter referred to the engineer report (attached to the minutes) and informed the council that the project is mandated by the State.
Chairman White announced that there being no further business the Council meeting adjourned at 8:26 p.m.
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