Peoria Standard

Chillicothe City Council met Sept. 10.

Here is the minutes provided by the Council:

The City Council of the City of Chillicothe, Peoria County, Illinois, met in Regular Session

September 10, 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 asked for a moment of silence in remembrance of September 11, 2001.

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,

Michael Hughes, Jeffrey Jenkins,

Gary Sharp, James Thornton

Also Present: City Attorney Michael Seghetti

City Engineer Ken Coulter

Office Manager Denise Passage

Fire Chief Jim Benisch

Police Chief Scott Mettille

Economic Development Director Rachael Parker

Superintendent of Public Works, Shawn Sutherland

Absent: Alderman Dennis Gould

Chairman White declared a Quorum present.

The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on August 27, 2018, were presented.

Motion Alderman Colwell, second Alderman Braun that the Council dispense with the reading of the Minutes of the August 27, 2018 Regular Council Meeting and approve the Minutes as presented.

Motion carried via voce vote.

Clerk Hurd presented a formal complaint from Dana Bannister in regards to the September 4, 2018 Public Safety Committee Meeting. Mr. Bannister’s complaint asked for a written apology from Alderman Hughes for his behavior at the meeting.

Alderman Hughes asked permission from Chairman White to respond. Alderman Hughes apologized to Mr. Bannister and the Council for the loud discussions and the misunderstanding of the perceived allegations at the September 4, 2018 Public Safety Meeting.

Clerk Hurd presented a formal complaint from Dana Bannister in regards to his request for a written statement on the reason(s) a city ordinance ticket he received was dismissed as discussed at the September 4, 2018 Public Safety Meeting.

Chairman White informed the Council that Mr. Bannister had pointed out some flaws and old wording to the Ordinance therefore the ticket was dismissed. He explained that after that the ordinance was re-written and all of the second-hand dealers were invited to a meeting explaining the changes. Chairman White informed Mr. Bannister that he would not put anything in writing because the explanation would be reflected in the minutes.

Clerk Hurd presented a formal complaint from Dana Bannister in regards to 9 different businesses within the city limits that should have a second hand dealer licenses.

Chairman White informed the council that he was in the process of checking each of the businesses against the requirements of the ordinance and is also working with the City Attorney on the matter.

Clerk Hurd presented a formal complaint from Dana Bannister in regards to the need to get a second-hand dealers license for selling of used items with EBAY, ETSY, or other internet bases.

City Attorney Seghetti explained to the Council that second-hand dealer definition in the ordinance does not distinguish how you sell the items.

Clerk Hurd presented the following reports:

City Engineer Report dated September 10, 2018

City Treasurer Report for month end August 31, 2018

City Collectors Report for month end August 31, 2018

Budget Comparison Report for month end August 31, 2018

1st Quarter Budget Review as submitted by Office Manager Passage

Clerk Hurd presented the following committee minutes: Marketing and Tourism Committee – September 5, 2018 Economic Development Committee – September 5, 2018 Finance Committee - September 6, 2018

Plan Commission – September 4, 2018

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

Alderman Thornton reported that the Finance Committee has reviewed the budget and that all Aldermen have received a copy of the report. He also informed the council that they have reviewed the tax levy.

Chairman White presented communications from Attorney Danny Schroeder notifying the city that FLM Enterprises Motion To Reconsider hearing will be 9am on September 25, 2018 Room 201 of the Peoria County Court House.

Alderman Connor informed the committee that the City Clean Up Voucher Program has begun. The program will run from September 4th to October 5th.

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

There were no reports from council committees.

Motion Alderman Thornton, second Alderman Colwell that the bills as presented be paid and the payrolls and transfers be approved.

Roll Call Vote was:

Ayes: Braun, Colwell, Connor,

Hughes, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton Nays: None

Chairman declared motion carried.

Chairman White informed the council that in the absence of Alderman Gould, due to illness, Alderman Hughes will present the Public Works agenda items.

Motion Alderman Hughes, second Alderman Sharp that the council authorizes the city attorney to prepare the necessary documents to vacate the alley located between lots 1 &2 and lots 9 & 10, Temples & Cleveland’s Addition. (Alley portion behind 721 Third).

Motion carried via voce vote.

Motion alderman Hughes, second Alderman Colwell that the council approve the refund of $6,260.00, payable to Chillicothe Properties, for the return of the earnest money for installation of sidewalks in the Riversound Subdivision, which have been completed. Payable form the Water and Sewer Fund.

Roll Call Vote was:

Ayes:

Braun, Colwell, Connor

Hughes, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton

Nays: None

Chairman declared motion carried.

Motion Alderman Connor, second Alderman Jenkins that the council authorize the City Engineer to submit an application to PUATTS for a Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) Grant, city share of the total project cost is estimated to be $6,150.00, payable from Road and Bridge Fund.

Motion carried via voce vote.

Motion Alderman Colwell, second Alderman Jenkins that the Council approve an expenditure in the amount of $4,000.00 payable to Midwest Engineering, for a Fourth Street Corridor Study for the creation of new zoning districts along 4th Street. Payable from TIF Plaza.

Roll Call Vote was:

Ayes: Braun, Colwell, Connor

Hughes, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton

Nays: None Chairman declared motion carried.

Motion Alderman Colwell, second Alderman Hughes that the Council approve an amendment to the TIF Redevelopment Agreement to Nathan and Amanda Oedewaldt to help with additional cost associated with the renovations of Odies’s. A TIF reimbursement increase in the amount of $7,539.68 and direct the City Attorney to prepare all necessary documents. All payable from TIF Central.

Discussion was held. Alderman Colwell gave an explanation of the necessary additional funds needed. Alderman Thornton expressed concern for setting precedence for future redevelopment agreements.

Motion carried via voce vote.

Motion Alderman Hughes, second Alderman Jenkins approve the Notice for Special Event held on public property as submitted by Sarah Dlugoz, St. Edwards School and Parish, for the use of Fifth Street, on September 15, 2018, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., for a fund raising event for St. Edwards School.

Motion carried via voce vote.

Motion Alderman Hughes, second Alderman Braun that the Council approve the Notice for Special Event held on Public Property, as submitted by Abby Waller, IVC high school, for the use of the City Park and the use and closing of Second Street from Cedar Street to Elm Street, on Friday, September 21, 2018, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for the IVC Homecoming Parade. Motion carried via voce vote.

Alderman Hughes, second Alderman Braun that the council authorize the Police Chief to advertise for bids for the

Sale of the following vehicles:

2011 Chevy Impala 2G1WD5EMXB1233455

2013 Chevy Impala 2G1WD5E3XD1260309

Motion carried via voce vote.

Chairman White recognized Mr. Thacker of 217 N William Dr.

Mr. Thacker informed Chairman White that due to his hearing disability he was not aware of when public comment should be held. Mr. Thacker informed the council that there is a lot of confusion with N William Dr. and W. Willams Dr. due to the road signage. He requested that the city look into changing the signs to reflect the proper streets. Chairman White informed him he would have the Public Works Department look into it.

Chairman White announced that there being no further business the Council meeting adjourned at 7:26 p.m.

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