Chillicothe City Council met June 11.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
The City Council of the City of Chillicothe, Peoria County, Illinois, met in Regular Session June 11, 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: 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
Economic Development Director Rachael Parker
Absent: Dean Braun, Michael Hughes
Chairman White declared a Quorum present.
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on May 29, 2018, were presented.
Motion Alderman Colwell, second Alderman Jenkins that the Council dispense with the reading of the Minutes of the May 29, 2018 Regular Council Meeting and approve the Minutes as presented.
Motion carried via voce vote.
Clerk Hurd presented the following committee minutes:
Economic Development – April 19, 2018 and June 6, 2018
Plan Commission – June 5, 2018
Marketing and tourism – June 6, 2018
Public Works – June 6, 2018
Public Safety – May 22, 2018 and June 5, 2018
Clerk Hurd presented the following communications:
City Collector’s report for month end May 2018
Budget comparison Report as submitted by Bookkeeper Carr
City Engineer Report dated June 11, 2018
Motion Alderman Colwell, second Alderman Gould that the communications as presented by Clerk Hurd be placed on file. Motion carried via voce vote.
Alderman Hughes entered the room at 7:06pm.
Alderman Sharp announced the rededication of the flag pole at Cutright Park will be held Thursday, June 14, 2018 at 6:00pm.
Alderman Connor reported the Shademakers committee held a plant auction over the weekend in conjunction with Claude-Elen Days.
Chairman White reported he was notified by Ameren in regards to upgrading of electric and natural gas meters in the area.
Motion Alderman Colwell, second Sharp that the communications presented by the Aldermen and Mayor be placed on file. Motion carried via voce vote.
Council committee communications were as follows:
Alderman Hughes informed the council that he had a conversation with business owner Dennis Luckett in regards to the video gaming ordinance. He asked that the topic be placed on the July Public Safety Committee agenda for discussion.
Alderman Hughes informed the council that he was asked by a citizen about a discount for senior citizens on golf cart permits. He asked that the topic be placed on the July Public Safety Committee agenda for discussion.
Alderman Colwell gave an update on the Bacon Building roof repairs.
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: Colwell, Connor, Gould,
Hughes, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
Motion alderman Jenkins, second Alderman Gould that the Council concur with the Mayoral Proclamation honoring Chief Petty Officer William “Ryan” Owens.
Motion carried via voce vote.
Alderman Hughes withdrew agenda item, Ordinance Ambulance Service Provider License.
Alderman Hughes. City Attorney Seghetti gave an update on the contract and advised the council the contract should be ready to present at the June 25, 2018 meeting.
Motion Alderman Gould, second Alderman Sharp that the Council approve the following applications for the Sidewalk Program:
Rob Aldrich 1405 Second $1,000.00
Rob Aldrich 1413 Second $ 970.88
Payable from the Road & Bridge Fund.
Program Amount $21,084.80
Approved 1,970.88
Balance $19,113.92
Roll Call Vote was:
Ayes: 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 of $2,640.00, payable to Complete Maintenance System Inc., for the flushing of the fire hydrants.
Payable from the Water/Sewer Fund.
Roll Call Vote was:
Ayes: Colwell, Connor, Gould,
Hughes, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
Motion Alderman Colwell, second Alderman Sharp that the Council authorize the City Attorney to prepare the necessary documents for a Redevelopment Agreement for the FlexiSnake expansion.
Motion carried via voce vote.
Motion Alderman Colwell, second Alderman Jenkins that the Council authorize the City Attorney to draft an amendment to the agreement with 3 Diamond Development.
Motion carried via voce vote.
Alderman Thornton announce that there will be a public hearing on June 25, 2018 at 6:45pm for the appropriation ordinance. He informed the council that the appropriation Ordinance will be presented at the council meeting June 25, 2018.
Chairman White announced that there being no further business the Council meeting adjourned at 7:22p.m.
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