Peoria Standard

City of East Peoria City Council met October 16. 

Here is the minutes as provided by the council:

The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of East Peoria, Illinois was called to order by his Honor Mayor David Mingus presiding at 6:08 P.M. with proper notice having been given.

Upon the roll being called the following answered present: Mayor David W. Mingus, Commissioner Daniel S. Decker, Commissioner Gary R. Densberger, Commissioner Timothy J. Jeffers, and Commissioner John P. Kahl.

Absent: None.

The invocation was given by Commissioner Jeffers.

Mayor Mingus led the Council and the audience in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.

Motion by Commissioner Kahl, seconded by Commissioner Decker; Mr. Mayor, I move that the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on October 2, 2018 and the minutes of the Special Meeting for a Working Session held on October 2, 2018 be approved as printed.

Yeas: Commissioner Decker, Densberger, Jeffers, Kahl and Mayor Mingus.

Nays: None.

Mayor Mingus declared the motion carried.

Mayor Mingus proclaimed November 1, 2018 as “Extra Mile Day”.

Mayor Mingus introduced Fire Chief John Knapp who explained that Lieutenant Marmitt organized the Breast Cancer Awareness T-Shirt Sales to benefit the Susan G. Komen Memorial Affiliate. He presented the check to Gayle Young from the Susan G. Komen Memorial Affiliate in the amount of $1,573 from the Breast Cancer Awareness T-Shirt Sales. Ms. Young explained how the monies donated are used at the Susan G. Komen Memorial Affiliate.

Mayor Mingus stated if there was anyone in the audience who wanted to speak on any items on the agenda to come to the podium and state the matter or matters to be discussed. There was no response.

Consent Agenda Items by Omnibus Vote:

Mayor Mingus asked if any Commissioner wished to remove any items from the Consent Agenda for discussion. There was no response.

Motion by Commissioner Densberger, seconded by Commissioner Kahl; Mr. Mayor, I move to adopt a consent agenda consisting of items numbered 1 through 4 as listed on the agenda for this meeting to be considered by omnibus vote.

Yeas: Commissioners Decker, Densberger, Jeffers, Kahl and Mayor Mingus.

Nays: None.

Mayor Mingus declared the motion carried.

Motion by Commissioner Densberger, seconded by Commissioner Kahl; Mr. Mayor, I move you that Items numbered 1 through 4 listed on the Consent Agenda be hereby approved and adopted, the items numbered 2 through 4 having been read once by their title and having laid on the table for no less than one week for public inspection be adopted as presented.

     Item No. 1 – Adoption of Resolution No. 1819-079 – Resolution to Approve Payment of the Schedule of Bills No. 11 in the amount of $3,544,179.03. (Adopted by omnibus vote)

     Item No. 2 – Adoption of Ordinance No. 4417 on its Second Reading - (AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 4, CHAPTER 14 OF THE EAST PEORIA CITY CODE REGULATING THE INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF UTILITY LINES ON PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY). (Adopted by omnibus vote)

     Item No. 3 – Adoption of Resolution No. 1819-071 on its Second Reading – Resolution authorizing the purchase of a Power Load System for Refurbished Ambulance for the Fire Department from Stryker. (Adopted by omnibus vote)

     Item No. 4 – Adoption of Resolution No. 1819-070 on its Second Reading – Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and the County of Tazewell for Animal and Rabies Control Services. (Adopted by omnibus vote)

Yeas: Commissioners Decker, Densberger, Jeffers, Kahl and Mayor Mingus.

Nays: None.

Mayor Mingus declared the motion carried and the items adopted by omnibus vote designation.

Resolution No. 1819-076 by Commissioner Densberger, seconded by Commissioner Kahl; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS that Resolution No. 1819-076, hereto attached, a Resolution Approving Payment for Replacement of Air Conditioning Units for Eastport Marina Building, be approved, and that this Resolution No. 1819-076 be accepted on its first reading as read by its title, and be laid on the table for no less than one week for public inspection.

Commissioner Densberger commented on the building and the need for the replacement of the air conditioning units. The City will pay $7,198.

Commissioner Kahl explained that the City received three bids and that Armstrong was the low bid.

Yeas: Commissioners Decker, Densberger, Jeffers, Kahl and Mayor Mingus.

Nays: None.

Mayor Mingus declared the motion carried.

Resolution No. 1819-077 by Commissioner Densberger, seconded by Commissioner Decker; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS that Resolution No. 1819-077, hereto attached, a Resolution authorizing the purchase of 11 desktops, 3 tablets, and associated computer equipment to upgrade outdated computer equipment throughout the City from PTC Select in the amount of $16,087.50, be approved, and that this Resolution No. 1819-077 be accepted on its first reading as read by its title, and be laid on the table for no less than one week for public inspection.

Commissioner Densberger explained that this purchase is part of the regular computer replacement schedule. PTC Select was the low bid.

Yeas: Commissioners Decker, Densberger, Jeffers, Kahl and Mayor Mingus.

Nays: None.

Mayor Mingus declared the motion carried.

Resolution No. 1819-083 by Commissioner Densberger, seconded by Commissioner Kahl; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS that Resolution No. 1819-083, hereto attached, a Resolution Approving Public Right-Of-Way Accessibility Transition Plan for the City of East Peoria, be approved, and that this Resolution No. 1819-083 be accepted on its first reading as read by its title, and be laid on the table for no less than one week for public inspection.

Director of Planning and Community Development, Ty Livingston, explained that the study was funded by the TriCounty Regional Planning Commission and that Patrick Meyer was the lead consultant. The results went to the Planning Commission. The plan is a guide for the future. Director Livingston explained that it took a complete GIS inventory of the sidewalks in the City, the condition of the sidewalks, and accessible ADA ramps that were a part of that. The results from the Planning Commission recommended that where there are sidewalks that could be replaced that they should be replaced and emphasize underserved neighborhoods. During the creation of the plan, there was engagement with the schools, CityLink, and other stakeholders. Long term emphasis is on major corridors of East Peoria, which many are US and state routes; therefore, continuing to work with IDOT to ensure sidewalk connections. Where neighborhoods do not have any sidewalks, it might not make sense to have sidewalks.

Commissioner Kahl believes this is long overdue and explained that he is excited to have this plan complete and have sidewalks mentioned.

Yeas: Commissioners Decker, Densberger, Jeffers, Kahl and Mayor Mingus.

Nays: None.

Mayor Mingus declared the motion carried.

Motion by Commissioner Decker, seconded by Commissioner Kahl; Mr. Mayor, I move you that Ordinance No. 4416 hereto attached, (AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE VACATION OF STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY AT THE END OF ANDERSON AVENUE) be accepted on its first reading as read by its title, and be laid on the table for no less than one week for public inspection.

Commissioner Decker commented on the location of the right-of-way vacation. Director of Public Works, Dennis Barron, discussed the location of the right-of-way and explained that it makes sense to vacate this property.

Yeas: Commissioners Decker, Densberger, Jeffers, Kahl and Mayor Mingus.

Nays: None.

Mayor Mingus declared the motion carried.

Resolution No. 1819-074 by Commissioner Decker, seconded by Commissioner Densberger; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS that Resolution No. 1819-074, hereto attached, a Resolution authorizing the purchase a replacement automated arm on Solid Waste Truck No. 42 in the amount of $15,026.29, be approved, and that this Resolution No. 1819-074 be accepted on its first reading as read by its title, and be laid on the table for no less than one week for public inspection.

Commissioner Decker explained that this is the replacement of an automated arm to be used for garbage pick-up. The purchase is for a remanufactured arm that is less expensive than a new arm. There is potential for up to $3,000 in refunds.

Yeas: Commissioners Decker, Densberger, Jeffers, Kahl and Mayor Mingus.

Nays: None.

Mayor Mingus declared the motion carried.

Resolution No. 1819-081 by Commissioner Decker, seconded by Commissioner Kahl; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS that Resolution No. 1819-081, hereto attached, a Resolution Approving A Right-Of-Way Use Agreement with Sprint Communications Company L.P., be approved, and that this Resolution No. 1819-081 be accepted on its first reading as read by its title, and be laid on the table for no less than one week for public inspection.

Commissioner Decker explained that this is a ten-year agreement and that he believes that we should have a surcharge if the company digs in the right-of-way area.

Yeas: Commissioners Decker, Densberger, Jeffers, Kahl and Mayor Mingus.

Nays: None.

Mayor Mingus declared the motion carried.

Resolution No. 1819-075 by Commissioner Jeffers, seconded by Commissioner Kahl; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS that Resolution No. 1819-075, hereto attached, a Resolution approving Amendment to Engineering Services Contract for Construction Phase of the City’s Sanitary Sewer System Upgrade Project, be approved, and that this Resolution No. 1819-075 be accepted on its first reading as read by its title, and be laid on the table for no less than one week for public inspection.

Commissioner Jeffers explained that he believes this is part of the last paperwork needed to complete the project. This is for managing the construction phase of the project. Dennis explained that this has been budgeted and that we need to have this agreement in place before the city applies for a loan with the state. Need to get this bid this fall to proceed next year with the project. Commissioner Jeffers discussed the process in selecting the engineer.

Yeas: Commissioners Decker, Densberger, Jeffers, Kahl and Mayor Mingus.

Nays: None.

Mayor Mingus declared the motion carried.

Resolution No. 1819-078 by Commissioner Jeffers, seconded by Commissioner Kahl; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS that Resolution No. 1819-078, hereto attached, a Resolution approving an Invoice from G.A. Rich & Sons Inc. for emergency trunk line sewer repairs behind Season Drive in the amount of $14,422.37, be approved, and that this Resolution No. 1819-078 be accepted on its first reading as read by its title, and be laid on the table for no less than one week for public inspection.

Commissioner Jeffers described the emergency repair.

Yeas: Commissioners Decker, Densberger, Jeffers, Kahl and Mayor Mingus.

Nays: None.

Mayor Mingus declared the motion carried.

Resolution No. 1819-080 by Commissioner Kahl, seconded by Commissioner Densberger; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS that Resolution No. 1819-080, hereto attached, a Resolution approving the purchase of a new Ambulance Chassis for the Fire Department from Arrow Manufacturing, Inc. in the amount of $67,597.20, be approved, and that this Resolution No. 1819-080 be accepted on its first reading as read by its title, and be laid on the table for no less than one week for public inspection.

Commissioner Kahl explained that this ambulance chassis purchase is being spread over two budget years.

Yeas: Commissioners Decker, Densberger, Jeffers, Kahl and Mayor Mingus.

Nays: None.

Mayor Mingus declared the motion carried.

Resolution No. 1819-082 by Commissioner Kahl; WHEREAS, recent amendments to the Emergency Telephone System Act, 50 ILCS 750, mandate the consolidation of the currently existing four 911 dispatch centers serving Tazewell County down to two dispatch centers (“Consolidation Mandate”); and

          WHEREAS, the City Council has previously approved an intergovernmental agreement (the “Agreement”) with Pekin, Washington, Morton, Tazewell County, the Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office, and the Tazewell County Emergency Telephone Systems Board (the “Parties”) in accordance with the Consolidation Mandate; and

          WHEREAS, under the terms of the Agreement, the Parties agreed to work cooperatively to establish an intergovernmental agency named TC3 for the purpose of providing 911 dispatch services in Tazewell County; and

          WHEREAS, the Agreement provides that TC3 is to be governed by a Governance Board and that daily operations of TC3 are to be managed by an Operations Committee; and

          WHEREAS, the Agreement further provides that the Governance Board and Operations Committee are each to be comprised of representatives of municipalities affected by the Consolidation Mandate; and

          WHEREAS, pursuant to the Agreement and the Bylaws attached as Exhibit B thereto, the City of East Peoria has two seats on the Governance Board and two seats on the Operations Committee; and

          WHEREAS, the City Administrator was previously appointed to the Governance Board, but is no longer with the City; and

          WHEREAS, the City Administrator’s departure leaves the City with an open seat on the Governance Board; and

          WHEREAS, consistent with the Mayor’s recommendation, the City desires to appoint Fire Chief John Knapp as one of the City’s representatives on the TC3 Governance Board to fill the vacancy created by the City Administrator’s departure from the City; and

          WHEREAS, as Fire Chief John Knapp was one of the City’s representatives appointed to the Operations Committee, his appointment to the Governance Board creates a vacancy for the City on the Operations Committee; and

          WHEREAS, consistent with the Mayor’s recommendation, the City desires to appoint Deputy Fire Chief Ryan Beck as one of the City’s representatives on the TC3 Operations Committee to fill the vacancy created by Fire Chief Knapp’s appointment to the Governance Board; and

          NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, TAZEWELL COUNTY, ILLINOIS, THAT Fire Chief John Knapp is hereby appointed as one of the City’s representatives on the TC3 Governance Board, and Deputy Fire Chief Ryan Beck is hereby appointed as one of the City’s representatives on the TC3 Operations Committee.

Motion by Commissioner Kahl, seconded by Commissioner Densberger; Mr. Mayor, I move that Resolution No. 1819-082 be adopted as presented.

Yeas: Commissioners Decker, Densberger, Jeffers, Kahl and Mayor Mingus.

Nays: None.

Mayor Mingus stated if there was anyone in the audience who wanted to speak on any items not on the agenda to come to the podium state the matter or matters to be discussed.

Belinda Young came up to the podium to announce the upcoming hiring fair event November 1 from 5 pm to 7 pm. The intended audience is Richland area residents.

Bob Sinks came up to the podium to recognize and thank the Street Department for the repair on the corner of Cass and Center Streets.

Mayor Mingus asked for any additional comments from the audience. There was no response.

Mayor Mingus then asked for comments from Council.

Commissioner Decker explained that there is an Honor Flight taking place tonight and several individuals from the Fire Department are assisting. He asked anyone who wants to go to the airport to welcome them back to do so to recognize the veterans.

Commissioner Densberger commented on the State of Illinois being he believes constitutionally bound to fund 51% of education costs in the State of Illinois. Funding of our schools is about 70% locally funded, federal funding is 5-10%, and the state pays the rest which does not equal 51%.

Commissioner Kahl recognized people who do work for the hiring program that Ms. Young discussed. Those organizations include, Neighborhood House, South Side Office of Concern, Central Illinois Bank, Ameren, United Way, and Community Foundation of Central Illinois. Commissioner Kahl explained that Open Fall Burning began October 15 and goes through November 30. He explained that some of the rules that apply to open burning and explained that the rules should be followed. He announced the 6th annual Teresa Tracy Trot scheduled for November 3. He congratulated both Firefighter April Huffstutler on winning the Firefighter of the Year and Jill Peterson for being recognized for her work for the Fire Department and the City. Both were presented awards at the Firefighters Memorial Service.

Motion by Commissioner Jeffers, seconded by Commissioner Kahl; Mr. Mayor, I move you that we adjourn until Tuesday evening, November 6, 2018 at 6:00 P.M.

Yeas: Commissioners Decker, Densberger, Jeffers, Kahl and Mayor Mingus.

Nays: None

Mayor Mingus declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 6:47 P.M.

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