Peoria Standard

Chillicothe City Council met June 25.

Here is the minutes provided by the Council:

The City Council of the City of Chillicothe, Peoria County, Illinois, met in Regular Session June 25, 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 June 11, 2018, were presented. Motion Alderman Colwell, second Alderman Jenkins that the Council dispense with the reading of the Minutes of the June 11, 2018 Regular Council Meeting and approve the Minutes as presented.

Motion carried via voce vote.

Clerk Hurd presented the following committee minutes:

Public Works – June 20, 2018

Cemetery and Parks – June 20, 2018

Clerk Hurd announced that a bid letting for the 2018 overlay project had been held and that Advanced Asphalt submitted the low bid in the amount of $86,220.00.

Clerk Hurd announced that she was in receipt of an application to rezone the property at 1100 West Sturgeon Lane and that the Plan Commission will hold a public hearing date for the rezoning will be August 7, 2018.

Clerk Hurd presented the City Engineer Report dated June 25, 2018.

Clerk Hurd read a thank you note from Joan Rivard thanking her for the help with her husband burial arrangements.

Motion Alderman Colwell, second Alderman Gould that the communications as presented by Clerk Hurd be placed on file. Motion carried via voce vote.

Alderman Sharp reported a complaint on excessive speeding on Santa Fe Avenue.

There were no other communications.

Sam Massengill of 1017 N Santa Fe Avenue appeared before the council voicing his concern of speeding on Santa Fe Avenue. Chairman White asked that the subject be referred to the Public Safety Committee.

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 Nate Harris of Midwest Engineering to give a presentation on the 4th corridor study. Mr. Harris introduced Mike Hoffman of Teska Associates who then gave a PowerPoint presentation on the study.

Motion Alderman Hughes, second Alderman Colwell Council approve Ordinance No. 18-06-12, an Ordinance amending the zoning map, rezoning 214 Ash from R-1 to I-1 Light industrial.

Roll Call Vote was:

Ayes: Braun, Colwell, Connor, Gould, Hughes, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton

Nays: None

Chairman declared Ordinance No. 18-06-12 passed and signed the same.

Motion Alderman Hughes, second Alderman Colwell that the Council approve Ordinance No. 18-06-13, Ordinance approving issuance of ambulance service provider license, authorizing the issuance of an ambulance service provider license to Advanced Medical Transport of Central Illinois.

Roll Call Vote was:

Ayes: Braun, Colwell, Connor, Gould, Hughes, Jenkins, Thornton

Nays: Sharp

Chairman declared Ordinance No. 18-06-13 passed and signed the same.

Motion Alderman Gould, second Alderman Hughes that the Council approve an expenditure of $1,700.00, payable to Engbrecht Concrete, for the repair of the sidewalk on Third Street between Cloverdale and Second. Payable from the Road & Bridge Fund. 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, Hughes, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton

Nays: None

Chairman declared motion carried.

Motion Alderman Gould, second Alderman Jenkins that the council approve Ordinance No. 18- 06-14, a Prevailing Wage Ordinance, regulating wages of laborers, mechanics and other workers employed in performing construction of Public Works, for the City of Chillicothe.

Roll Call Vote was:

Ayes: Braun, Colwell, Connor, Gould, Hughes, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton

Nays: None

Chairman declared Ordinance No. 18-06-14 passed and signed the same.

Motion Alderman Gould, second Alderman Hughes that the Council approve an expenditure not to exceed $10,000.00 Payable to Midstate Asphalt Repair Inc., for the 2018 Spray Patching. Payable from the Motor Fuel Tax 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 Jenkins that the Council approve an expenditure not to exceed $15,000.00. Payable to Complete Asphalt Service Company, for the 2018 Crack Sealing. Payable from the Motor Fuel Tax 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 Colwell that the Council accept and award the contract to Advanced Asphalt in the amount of $86,220.00, for the 2018 overlay project. Payable from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund.

Roll Call Vote was:

Ayes: Braun, Colwell, Connor, Gould, Hughes, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton

Nays: None

Chairman declared motion carried.

Motion Alderman Colwell, second Alderman Braun that the Council approve Ordinance No. 18- 06-15, an Ordinance approving a redevelopment agreement between the City of Chillicothe and Overland Group of Illinois, LLC. (714 Fourth/721 Third).

Roll Call Vote was:

Ayes: Braun, Colwell, Connor, Gould, Hughes, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton

Nays: None

Chairman declared Ordinance No. 18-06-15 passed and signed the same.

Motion Alderman Colwell, second Alderman Sharp that the Council approve Ordinance No. 18- 06-16, an Ordinance approving a redevelopment agreement between the City of Chillicothe and Imagination Products Corporation. (Flexisnake – 214 Ash St.)

Roll Call Vote was:

Ayes: Braun, Colwell, Connor, Gould, Hughes, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton

Nays: None

Chairman declared Ordinance No. 18-06-16 passed and signed the same.

Motion Alderman Colwell, second Alderman Sharp that the Council approve Ordinance No. 18- 06-17, an Ordinance approving an amendment to the redevelopment agreement between the City of Chillicothe and Peoria Opportunities Foundation. (Three Diamond).

Roll Call Vote was:

Ayes: Braun, Colwell, Connor, Gould, Hughes, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton

Nays: None

Chairman declared Ordinance No. 18-06-17 passed and signed the same.

Motion Alderman Connor, second Alderman Gould that the Council approve the priority one General Fund Cemetery project Utility Tractor as a project and approve an expenditure of $9,043.85. Payable to Bills Small Engines. 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 Connor, second Alderman Gould that the Council approve an expenditure of $6,500.00, payable to Engbrecht Concrete, for the repair of the stage in city park. Payable from the TIF Central Business Account.

Roll Call Vote was:

Ayes: Braun, Colwell, Connor, Gould, Hughes, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton

Nays: None

Chairman declared motion carried.

Motion Alderman Connor, second Alderman Colwell that the Council approve an expenditure not to exceed $2,000.00, payable to Owens Design, for a park sign for the City Park. Payable from TIF Central Business Account.

Roll Call Vote was:

Ayes: Braun, Colwell, Connor, Gould, Hughes, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton

Nays: None

Chairman declared motion carried.

Motion Alderman Thornton, second Alderman Sharp that the council approve Ordinance No. 18-06-18 , an Appropriation Ordinance for the City of Chillicothe commencing May 1, 2018 and ending April 30, 2019.

Roll Call Vote was:

Ayes: Braun, Colwell, Connor, Gould, Hughes, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton

Nays: None

Chairman declared Ordinance No. 18-06-18 passed and signed the same.

Chairman White announced that there being no further business the Council meeting adjourned at 7:41 p.m.

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