City of East Peoria City Council met Nov. 20.
Here is the minutes 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 6:00 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 Densberger; Mr. Mayor, I move that the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on November 6, 2018 and the minutes of the Special Meeting for a Working Session held on November 6, 2018. be approved as printed.
Yeas: Commissioner Decker, Densberger, Jeffers, Kahl and Mayor Mingus.
Nays: None.
Mayor Mingus declared the motion carried.
Joshua Herrmann, President of the Rotary Club of East Peoria, presented the City with a framed portrait of Abraham Lincoln. Dick Williams of the Rotary Club of East Peoria unveiled the painting and read the wording at the bottom of the portrait. Mr. Herrmann also presented the City with a plaque and explained the history of the photograph and painting of Lincoln. He described Lincoln’s service and passage through Tazewell County who completed the journey at least three times a month. Mr. Herrmann thanked Mr. Williams for his championing the portrait. Mr. Williams described Lincoln’s route through East Peoria. The portrait will be hung in the atrium at 401 W. Washington Street, East Peoria, IL. City Council expressed their thanks to the Rotary Club.
Mayor Mingus proclaimed November 24, 2018 as “Small Business Saturday”. Rick Swan of the East Peoria Chamber of Commerce came up to the podium and spoke about the “365 Shop Local Campaign”. He encouraged everyone to shop local everyday not just on Small Business Saturday. He explained the jobs provided and the contributions that small businesses give to the community.
Mayor Mingus proclaimed November 2018 as “National American Indian Heritage Month”.
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. 1819-093 – Resolution to Approve Payment of the Schedule of Bills No. 13 in the amount of $1,674,155.34. (Adopted by omnibus vote)
Item No. 2 – Adoption of Resolution No. 1819-088 on its Second Reading – Resolution Approving the Annual Contribution to the Greater Peoria Economic Development Council. (Adopted by omnibus vote)
Item No. 3 – Adoption of Resolution No. 1819-086 on its Second Reading – Resolution authorizing the payment of an invoice from Durdel & Sons for Brush Cleanup during September 2018 Cleanup Week in the amount of $13,860. (Adopted by omnibus vote)
Item No. 4 – Adoption of Resolution No. 1819-087 on its Second Reading – Resolution Approving 2018- 2019 Intergovernmental Agreement for Mutual Aid with Northern Tazewell Fire Protection District. (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.
Motion by Commissioner Densberger, seconded by Commissioner Kahl; Mr. Mayor, I move you that Ordinance No. 4420 hereto attached, (AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL USE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 201 S. SPENCER STREET IN THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, TAZEWELL COUNTY, ILLINOIS) – (to allow outdoor storage of construction materials on property zoned “M-2, General Manufacturing District”) 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 described the special use
Commissioner Decker inquired as to the timeframe on the landscaping. Director of Planning and Community Development, Ty Livingston, explained it may be not until next spring depending on the weather.
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 Ordinance No. 4194 hereto attached, (AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3, CHAPTER 28 OF THE EAST PEORIA CITY CODE PERTAINING TO A HOTEL AND MOTEL TAX) 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 amendment is for rooms rented for more than one week at a time. The change applies to extended stay hotels and Airbnb locations.
Yeas: Commissioners Decker, Densberger, Jeffers, Kahl and Mayor Mingus. Nays: None.
Mayor Mingus declared the motion carried.
Resolution No. 1819-094 by Commissioner Densberger, seconded by Commissioner Kahl; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS that Resolution No. 1819-094, hereto attached, a Resolution Approving Overhead Street Lighting Upgrade to Energy Efficient LED Fixtures in the Levee District, be approved, and that this Resolution No. 1819-094 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 energy efficiency presentation from a previous working session and that this a continuation of those projects. He explained the bids and work being completed.
Commissioner Kahl explained that there were three bids received with the lowest bid coming from Springfield Electric and whom the City is awarding the purchase.
Yeas: Commissioners Decker, Densberger, Jeffers, Kahl and Mayor Mingus. Nays: None.
Mayor Mingus declared the motion carried.
Resolution No. 1819-092 by Commissioner Densberger, seconded by Commissioner Kahl; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS that Resolution No. 1819-092, hereto attached, a Resolution approving Renewal of Property, Casualty, and Liability Insurance Coverage and Workers Compensation Insurance Coverage with Illinois Counties Risk Management Trust, be approved, and that this Resolution No. 1819- 092 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 Illinois Counties Risk Management Trust is the insurance company and there is an overall increase in the premium. The property/casualty premium is decreasing; however, the worker’s compensation premium is increasing by around $16,000. He explained the insurance coverages and premiums for each of those coverages.
Commissioner Decker explained that he would be abstaining from the vote due to his employment with the City.
Yeas: Commissioners Densberger, Jeffers, Kahl and Mayor Mingus. Nays: None.
Abstain: Commissioner Decker.
Mayor Mingus declared the motion carried.
Resolution No. 1819-090 by Commissioner Decker, seconded by Commissioner Kahl; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS that Resolution No. 1819-090, hereto attached, a Resolution approving the purchase of a new four-post vehicle lift replacement for the Vehicle Maintenance Department from Illinois Oil Marketing Equipment Inc. in the amount of $13,980, be approved, and that this Resolution No. 1819-090 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 this being a necessary replacement. Director of Public Works, Dennis Barron, commented on issues with the old lift and explained that this purchase replaces the existing lift and has some added benefit of hydraulics to the lift.
Yeas: Commissioners Decker, Densberger, Jeffers, Kahl and Mayor Mingus.
Nays: None.
Mayor Mingus declared the motion carried.
Resolution No. 1819-091 by Commissioner Kahl; WHEREAS, the Open Meetings Act (5 ILCS 120/1 et seq.) requires the City to give public notice of its schedule of regular meetings at the beginning of the calendar or fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, the City shall post said public notice at City Hall and send copies in the manner provided by law; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to approve of such notice in the form attached hereto and incorporated herein as attached;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, TAZEWELL COUNTY, ILLINOIS, THAT:
Section 1. The City of East Peoria, Tazewell County, Illinois, adopts hereby the public notice of its regular meetings in the form attached.
Section 2. The City Clerk of the City of East Peoria is directed to post a copy of the Public Notice contained in this Resolution in the City Hall and to supply copies of this Notice in the manner provided by law.
Section 3. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval in the manner provided by law.
Motion by Commissioner Kahl, seconded by Commissioner Densberger; Mr. Mayor, I move that Resolution No. 1819-091 be adopted as presented.
Commissioner Kahl commented on this being an annual item and pointed everyone’s attention to the January 1, 2019 City Council meeting being cancelled.
Yeas: Commissioners Decker, Densberger, Jeffers, Kahl and Mayor Mingus.
Nays: None.
Mayor Mingus declared the motion carried and Resolution No. 1819-091 be duly adopted as presented.
Mayor Mingus stated if there was anyone in the audience who wanted to speak on any items that are not on the agenda to come to the podium and state the matter or matters to be discussed.
Bob Jorgensen came up to the podium and inquired as whether there are hotels that cater to lower income individuals where the ordinance change to hotel/motel tax would force those individuals to pay the hotel/motel tax. Commissioner Densberger commented that he is only aware of the extended stay attached to Stoney Creek.
Wendy Tiller came up to the podium and inquired as to words of wisdom for someone who is interested in running for elective office. Commissioner Densberger commented on entering in with a civic mind and that public service is worth the time but it is a lot of time and dedication.
Commissioner Decker commented on entering with a civic mind as well and having the support of family and friends.
Commissioner Jeffers commented on having local and direct contact with citizens; the individual areas that everyone sees in different departments; and working together on budget setting. He also commented on being in the public eye and meeting many people.
Commissioner Kahl echoed what everyone said and that you must being willing to make a commitment and serve the public 24/7 in a lot of different areas. It is about listening and the betterment of the community as a whole.
Mayor Mingus asked for any additional comments from the audience. There was no response. Mayor Mingus then asked for comments from Council.
Commissioner Decker wished everyone a safe and Happy Thanksgiving.
Commissioner Densberger wished everyone a safe and Happy Thanksgiving.
Commissioner Jeffers commented on the success of the Festival of Lights Parade; the hard work of Doug McCarty, his crew, and John Broshears; and the upcoming Festival of Lights Winter Wonderland drive through exhibit.
Commissioner Kahl commented on the success of the Festival of Lights Parade and thanked everyone for their hardwork. He congratulated the Festival of Lights Queen contest winners. He congratulated the Theresa Tracy Group on raising $76,089.04 with the monies raised being given evenly to the Illinois CancerCare Foundation and the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Peoria. He explained that the Theresa Tracy Group has raised $306,089 over the last six years.
Motion by Commissioner Jeffers, seconded by Commissioner Kahl, Mr. Mayor, I move that a closed meeting or executive session of the city council be held at the conclusion of this regular meeting to discuss the following matter or matters according to exceptions provided in the “Open Meetings Act” and specified as follows:
Section 2(c)(1) – Employment, appointment or dismissal of an employee.
Section 2(c)(12) –The review or discussion of risk management information and advice or communications from or with respect to any insurer of the public body Yeas: Commissioners Densberger, Decker, Jeffers, Kahl and Mayor Mingus.
Nays: None
Mayor Mingus declared the motion carried.
Motion by Commissioner Jeffers, seconded by Commissioner Kahl; Mr. Mayor, I move you that we adjourn until Tuesday evening, December 4, 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 6:36 P.M.
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