Peoria Standard

Chillicothe City Council met July 23.

Here is the minutes provided by the Council:

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,

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

Economic Development Director Rachael Parker

Absent: Patricia Connor

Police Chief Scott Mettille

Chairman White declared a Quorum present.

The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on July 9, 2018, were presented.

Motion Alderman Colwell, second Alderman Braun that the Council dispense with the reading of the Minutes of the July 9, 2018 Regular Council Meeting and approve the Minutes as presented.

Motion carried via voce vote.

Clerk Hurd presented the following committee minutes:

Marketing and Tourism – July 11, 2018

Committee of the Whole – July 16, 2018

Public Works – July 18, 2018

Clerk Hurd presented an application for variance from Flexi Snake, 227 W Cedar Street. Zoning Board of Appeals hearing will be held August 15, 2018.

Clerk Hurd presented the City Engineer Report dated July 23, 2018

Clerk Hurd presented the Second Quarter Building Permits as submitted by Zoning Officer Passage.

Clerk Hurd presented the City Treasurer Report for month end June 2018.

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

Chairman White presented communications from Attorney Danny Schroeder informing the city that the Circuit Court had upheld the decision of the Peoria County Zoning Board of Appeals to deny FLM Enterprises LLC the right to mine gravel on the 80 acre tract which they purchased abutting the residential neighborhoods on the city’s west side.

Chairman White informed the council that the city will go to trial December 4, 2018 in regards to the Julie Peters case.

Chairman White announced the City Corn Boil will be held Thursday, July 26, 2018 downtown.

Motion Alderman Colwell, second Alderman Braun that the communications presented by the Mayor be placed on file. Motion carried via voce vote.

Jeff Rushin of 1137 W Truitt Ave appeared before the council. Mr. Rushin expressed concern with Wigand Disposal PDC. Mr. Rushin explained that he troubles with the company and has since been informed on the rules that the company has on waste removal. Mr. Rushin informed the council that he would however like to see some kind of city oversight for waste removal. A short discussion ensued. Chairman White stated he would refer the topic to the city attorney for future discussion.

Phil Hanson of 1609 N Santa Fe Ave appeared before the council. Mr. Hanson told the council he had attended a public safety committee meeting in regards to an RV parked on his property. He asked for some clarification on the city ordinance in regards to motor homes verses RV’s parked on private property. Mrs. Hanson appeared before the council asking that the RV be allowed to park on their property for an extended time. Chairman White stated he will get clarification from the city attorney and report back to Mr. Hanson.

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, Gould,

Hughes, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton

Nays: None

Chairman declared motion carried.

Motion Alderman Braun, second Alderman Colwell Council approve Ordinance No. 18-07-19, an Ordinance Providing for the regulation of and application for small wireless facilities.

Roll Call Vote was:

Ayes: Braun, Colwell, Gould,

Hughes, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton

Nays: None

Chairman declared Ordinance No. 18-07-19 passed and signed the same.

Motion Alderman Jenkins, second Alderman Colwell that the Council adopt Resolution No. 18-07-05, a resolution adopting an Intergovernmental agreement between the City of Chillicothe and the Chillicothe Community Fire Protection District. Discussion ensued

Roll Call Vote was:

Ayes: Colwell

Nays: Braun, Gould, Hughes, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton

Motion Alderman Gould, second Alderman Hughes that the Council approve the following applications for the Sidewalk Program:

Aaron Ritter 725 Sixth $1,000.00

Matt Chapman 1428 Santa Fe $1,000.00

Doug Coventry 1359 Second $ 476.00

DAK Management 620 Sunnyside $1,000.00

DAK Management 1328 Finney $1,000.00

Geneva Wallace 1134 Beech $ 856.00

Total $5,332.00

Payable from the Road & Bridge Fund.

Program Amount $19,113.92

Approved 5,332.00

Balance $13,781.92

Roll Call Vote was:

Ayes: Braun, Colwell, Gould,

Hughes, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton

Nays: None

Chairman declared motion carried.

Motion Alderman Gould, second Alderman Sharp that the Council approve an expenditure of $7,566.89, payable to Laser Electrical, for the replacement of 12 street light bulbs (LED) on Fourth Street between Ash and Cloverdale. Payable as follows:

Central Business TIF $2,522.27

Plaza TIF $4,414.04

Road & Bridge $ 630.58

Roll Call Vote was:

Ayes: Braun, Colwell, Gould,

Hughes, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton

Nays: None

Chairman declared motion carried.

Motion Alderman Gould, second Alderman Sharp City Attorney be instructed to prepare a request for proposal to sell the southerly 120 feet (two 60 foot lots) of the city own property at the corner of Birren and Wilmot.

Roll Call Vote was:

Ayes: Braun, Colwell, Gould,

Hughes, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton

Nays: None

Chairman declared motion carried.

Motion Alderman Colwell, second Alderman Hughes that the Council approve Ordinance No. 18-07-20 an Ordinance approving a redevelopment agreement between the City of Chillicothe and MKJEA Properties, LLC-Bacon Building. Payable from TIF Central, Discussion ensued. Alderman Colwell gave an explanation of the agreement.

Roll Call Vote was:

Ayes: Braun, Colwell, Gould,

Hughes, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton

Nays: None

Chairman declared Ordinance No. 18-07-20 passed and signed the same.

Motion Alderman Colwell, second Alderman Jenkins that the Council approve Ordinance No. 18-07-21 an Ordinance approving a redevelopment agreement between the City of Chillicothe and Grecian Gardens. Discussion ensued. Alderman Colwell gave an explanation of the agreement.

Chairman declared Ordinance No. 18-07-21 passed and signed the same.

Chairman White announced that there being no further business the Council meeting adjourned at 7:27p.m.

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