Peoria Standard

Chillicothe City Council met Aug. 27.

Here is the minutes provided by the Council:

The City Council of the City of Chillicothe, Peoria County, Illinois, met in Regular Session August, 13, 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

Fire Chief Jim Benisch

Police Chief Scott Mettille

Economic Development Director Rachael Parker

Superintendent of Public Works, Shawn Sutherland

Absent: None

Chairman White declared a Quorum present

The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on August 13, 2018, were presented. Motion Alderman Colwell, second Alderman Braun that the Council dispense with the reading of the Minutes of the August 13, 2018 Regular Council Meeting and approve the Minutes as presented. Motion carried via voce vote.

Clerk Hurd presented the following committee minutes: Economic Development – August 1, 2018 Public Works – August 22, 2018 Marketing & Tourism Commission – August 1, 2018

Clerk Hurd presented the City Engineer Report dated August 27, 2018

Clerk Hurd informed the council that a public hearing is set for September 24, 2018 for compliance with the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4)

Clerk Hurd presented a request for ticket dismissal from Dana Bannister. Clerk Hurd informed the committee that the request will be placed on the September 4, 2018 public safety committee meeting agenda.

Clerk Hurd presented a formal complaint from Dana Bannister in regards to secondhand dealer licensees. Clerk Hurd informed the committee that the complaint will be placed on the September 4, 2018 public safety committee meeting agenda.

Clerk Hurd presented 6 formal complaints from Dana Bannister in regards to zoning. Clerk Hurd informed the committee that the complaints will be placed on the September 4, 2018 public safety committee meeting agenda.

Motion Alderman Connor, second Alderman Colwell 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 notifying the city that FLM Enterprises has filed a Motion To Reconsider asking Judge Mack to reconsider his ruling.

Chairman White presented communications from Attorney Kevin M. Casey notifying the city that the trial date for the Julie Peters case has been pushed back and is now scheduled for January 7th – 11th and 14th through the 19th of January 2019.

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

Alderman Connor, chairman of Cemetery and Parks Committee gave an update on grants for the Sycamore Trail Park.

Assistant Fire Chief Gregory Hurd, of 820 N Hushaw appeared before the council. Mr. Hurd read a statement regarding the benefits to the city and the citizens for the Intergovernmental Agreement and the possible referendum to join the Chillicothe Community Fire District. Assistant Chief Hurd stated to the council “I urge you tonight to vote and put in place the IGA so that the department can move forward and provide better fire protection for our community”

Joe Nauman of 21324 Benedict appeared before the council. Mr. Nauman thanked the council members that spoke with him in regards to the Intergovernmental Agreement. He spoke about the process of getting the facts to the citizens.

John Sprinkle of 1141 W Pine Court appeared before the council. Mr. Sprinkle apologized to the council for the prior meeting as coming across to the council as the fire department not being appreciated. Mr. Sprinkle encouraged the council to pass the IGA so the citizens of the community can decide whether to join the Fire District.

Fire District Trustee Kevin Peterson of 21203 Blue Ridge Road appeared before the council. Mr. Peterson informed the council that Trustee Sommer has done a 20 year business plan for the Fire District. He told the council that he feels all of the issues with the prior agreement have been addressed. Mr. Peterson informed the council that the updated agreement has the Fire District paying the remaining contracted amount to AMT for ambulance service.

Patricia Espinosa of 1331 5th Street appeared before the council. Ms. Espinosa encouraged the council to vote in favor of the IGA and allow the citizens to have a vote on the referendum.

Lee Nordstrom of 1012 Manning appeared before the council.

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 asked Police Chief Mettille to come forward for recognition of Police Officers. Chief Mettille on behalf of the Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists recognized Sgt. Doug Hahn, Sgt. Nick Bridges and Officer Patrick Murphy for exceptional DUI enforcement. Sgt. Hahn, Sgt. Bridges and Officer Murphy were given certificates of appreciation in recognition of life-saving efforts.

Chairman White announced that each Alderman has received a revised Inter Governmental Agreement with the Fire District. He asked Fire District Trustee Kevin Peterson to explain some of the revisions. Mr. Peterson explained that the agreement was revised to have the Fire District paying any remaining contracted amount to AMT for ambulance service and the buildings will revert back to the city if they are no longer used by the Fire District.

Motion Alderman Jenkins, second Alderman Hughes that the Council approve Resolution No. 18-08-05, a resolution approving execution of a Intergovernmental Agreement with the Chillicothe Fire Protection District. Discussion ensued. Roll Call Vote was:

Ayes: Braun, Colwell, Gould, Connor Hughes, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton Nays: None Chairman declared Resolution No. 18-08-05 passed and signed the same.

Motion alderman Gould, second Alderman Colwell that the Council approve the priority one TIF Plaza Project as a Project and approve an expenditure of $4,438.50, payable to the City of Peoria, for the striping of Plaza Drive, payable from the TIF Plaza Fund. Discussion ensued. Roll Call Vote was:

Ayes: Braun, Colwell, Gould, Connor 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 $5,000.00. Payable to the City of Peoria, for the striping of Bradley Avenue and Cloverdale Road. Payable from the Road & Bridge Fund. Roll Call Vote was:

Ayes: Braun, Colwell, Gould, Connor Hughes, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton Nays: None Chairman declared motion carried.

Motion Alderman Gould, second Alderman Sharp that the council authorize the City Attorney to prepare the necessary documents required to create a new water service connection at 813 Third Street with a yard hydrant. Motion carried via voce vote.

Motion Alderman Connor, second Alderman Jenkins that the Council approve an expenditure of $5,000.00, payable to Wigand Disposal for the Fall City Clean Up Voucher program. Payable from the General Fund. Roll Call Vote was:

Ayes: Braun, Colwell, Gould, Connor Hughes, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton Nays: None Chairman declared motion carried.

Motion Alderman Colwell, second Alderman Hughes that the Council approve Ordinance No. 18-08021B, an Ordinance approving a Redevelopment Agreement between the City of Chillicothe and Gregory and Victoria Owens. Payable from TIF Central. Roll Call Vote was:

Ayes: Braun, Colwell, Gould, Connor Hughes, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton Nays: None

Chairman declared Ordinance No. 18-08021B passed and signed the same. Alderman Connor asked for the amount of funds that would be given out. Alderman Colwell informed Alderman Conner the agreement was emailed out. Chairman White explained that the TIF amount to be given out is $287,000.00 and Mr. and Mrs. Owens will be putting in $100,000.00 of their own funds. The Owens will have one year to complete the project.

Motion Alderman Colwell, second Alderman Braun that the Minutes of all Closed Session of the City Council and the Committees dated prior to, and including May 2, 2018 be approved. Motion carried via voce vote.

Motion Alderman Colwell, second Alderman Jenkins that the Council approve Resolution # 18- 08-06 a resolution regarding the release of Minutes of the City Council dated 9/11/2017 and the Minutes of Committee Closed Sessions dated 4/3/2017, 6/01/2017, 7/12/2017 and 5/2/2018 and the destruction of all audio tape recordings of approved Closed Session Minutes that are 18 months old. Roll Call Vote was:

Ayes: Braun, Colwell, Gould, Connor Hughes, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton Nays: None

Chairman declared Resolution # 18-08-06 passed and signed the same.

Chairman White announced that there being no further business the Council meeting adjourned at 8:47 p.m.

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