Chillicothe City Council met Oct. 8.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
The City Council of the City of Chillicothe, Peoria County, Illinois, met in Regular Session October 8, 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
Assistant Fire Chief Greg Hurd
Superintendent of Public Works, Shawn Sutherland
Fire Chief Jim Benisch
Economic Development Director Rachael Parker
Absent: Police Chief Scott Mettille
Chairman White declared a Quorum present.
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on September 24, 2018, were presented.
Motion Alderman Colwell, second Alderman Braun that the Council dispense with the reading of the Minutes of the September 24, 2018 Regular Council Meeting and approve the Minutes as presented.
Motion carried via voce vote.
Clerk Hurd presented the following committee minutes:
Public works – September 19, 2018 and October 3, 2018
Economic Development – October 3, 2018
Public Safety – October 2, 2018
Human Resource – October 1, 2018
Marketing & Tourism – October 3, 2018
Clerk Hurd presented the following reports:
City Engineer Report dated October 8, 2018
Budget Comparison Report for month end September 2018
City Treasurer Report dated September 20, 2018
City Collector Report for month end September 2018
Quarterly Economic Development update report
Motion Alderman Gould, second Alderman Jenkins that the communications as presented by Clerk Hurd be placed on file. Motion carried via voce vote.
Chairman White presented a letter from Attorney Danny Schroeder in regards to the FLM Enterprises, LLC vs. Peoria county Zoning Board of Appeals and the City of Chillicothe. The letter informed the city that FLM has 30 days from September 25, 2018 to file a Notice of Appeal with the appellate court in Ottawa.
Motion Alderman Colwell, second Alderman Braun that the communications presented by the Aldermen and Mayor be placed on file. Motion carried via voce vote.
Alderman Hughes, Chairman of Public Safety Committee reported the committee will be reviewing the City’s Golf Cart Ordinance as a whole at the November meeting.
Alderman Connor informed the Council there will be a fundraiser on October 17, 2018 at Castaway’s for the Sycamore Trail Park sponsored by the Shademakers.
Mr. Gary Gill appeared before the Council to express concern about the street closing done by the Railroad on Benedict Street. Mr. Gill had concerns in regards to the Police and Fire Departments being able to respond in the area. Superintendent Sutherland informed Chairman White that he was notified by the Railroad about the closing and he informed the Police and Fire Departments. Superintendent Sutherland was informed by the Railroad that the work should be completed by 6:00pm, October 10th.
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.
Motion Alderman Colwell, second Alderman Jenkins that the council reject all bids received for salvage rights at 616 N Fourth Street.
Motion carried via voce vote.
Motion Alderman Colwell, second Alderman Sharp the request for proposal of salvage rights at 716 N Fourth Street be awarded to Sweet Cakes by Rachael in the amount of $200.00.
Roll Call Vote was:
Ayes: Braun, Colwell, Connor, Gould
Hughes, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
Motion Alderman Colwell, second Alderman Hughes approve the advertising agreement between the City of Chillicothe and the Chillicothe Optimist Town Theatre, in the amount of $1,00.00 for the term of one year, that begins October 1, 2018 thru September 30, 2019 and authorize the Mayor to execute said agreement. Payable from M&T Funds.
Roll Call Vote was:
Ayes: Braun, Colwell, Connor, Gould
Hughes, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
Motion Alderman Colwell, second Alderman Gould the Council approve an application for the Facelift Grant Program for Star Fish Cottage located at 920 N Second Street in the amount of $4,431.61 and authorize payout once project is complete, receipts submitted and work verified by ED Director. Payable from the Central Business TIF Project Facelift.
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 the Council approve an application for the Facelift Grant Program for Lucky Dogs located at 701 N 4th Street in the amount of $2,500.00 and authorize payout once project is complete, receipts submitted and work verified by ED Director. Payable from ED General Fund-Façade Program.
Roll Call Vote was:
Ayes: Braun, Colwell, Connor, Gould
Hughes, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
Motion Alderman Colwell, second Alderman Sharp that the Council awards the contract for the demolition of 616 Fourth Street to Schaefer & Son Excavating. Bid was in the amount of $4,300.00. Discussion was held. Motion Alderman Colwell, seconded by Alderman Sharp to amend the motion by inserting “and waive the competitive bidding requirement contained in Section 8-9-1 of the Illinois Municipal Code” at the end of the end of the motion.
Roll Call Vote was:
Ayes: Braun, Colwell, Connor, Gould
Hughes, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared motioned carried.
Motion Alderman Colwell, second Alderman Gould that the Council approve expenditure in the amount of $1,000.00 to be paid to the Chillicothe Chamber of Commerce for help with promotions of business activities. Payable from Hotel Tax.
Roll Call Vote was:
Ayes: Braun, Colwell, Connor, Gould
Hughes, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared motioned carried.
Motion Alderman Hughes, second Alderman Jenkins that the Council approve Ordinance No. 18-10-25, an ordinance amending the Zoning Map to rezone the property at 721 Third Street to C-3 Service District.
Roll Call Vote was:
Ayes: Braun, Colwell, Connor, Gould
Hughes, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared Ordinance No. 18-10-25 passed and signed the same.
Motion Alderman Hughes, second Alderman Sharp that the Council approve the Notice for Special Event held on Public Property as submitted by Tiffany Moore, Chillicothe Chamber of Commerce, for the closing of Second Street from Maple Street to Cedar Street, on Saturday, November 17, 2018, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. for the annual Christmas parade. Motion carried via voce vote.
Thornton informed the Council that everyone had received a copy of the Tax Levy Ordinance. He announced there will be a Public hearing on October 22, 2018 at 6:30pm for the Tax Levy and a vote will be taken at the council meeting that follows.
Alderman Colwell informed the Council that everyone had received a copy of the Social Media Policy. He asked that everyone take time to look the policy over before it is presented at the October 22nd Council meeting.
Motion Alderman Gould, second Alderman Colwell that the Council approve Ordinance No. 18- 10-26, an Ordinance vacating Public Right of Way (700 Block of Fourth Street).
Roll Call Vote was:
Ayes: Braun, Colwell, Connor, Gould
Hughes, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared Ordinance No. 18-10-26 passed and signed the same.
Motion Alderman Gould, second Alderman Jenkins that the Council approve Ordinance No. 18- 10-27, an Ordinance granting a license to use real property (617 Truitt).
Roll Call Vote was:
Ayes: Braun, Colwell, Connor, Gould
Hughes, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared Ordinance No. 18-10-27 passed and signed the same.
Motion Alderman Gould, second Alderman Hughes that the Council approve an expenditure of $1,260.00 payable to Beau Tire, for the purchase of four tires for Truck 23. Payable from the Water/Sewer Fund and Road 7 Bridge Fund.
Roll Call Vote was:
Ayes: Braun, Colwell, Connor, Gould
Hughes, Jenkins, Sharp, Thornton
Nays: None
Chairman declared motioned carried.
Motion Alderman Gould, second Alderman Colwell that the Council approve the striping of the east and west sides of Bradley Avenue from Cloverdale to Sycamore, with bicycle land markings and sharrows.
Motion carried via voce vote.
Chairman White announced that there being no further business the Council meeting adjourned at 7:28 p.m.
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