Peoria Standard

City of East Peoria City Council met Jan. 7.

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 John P. Kahl presiding at 6:02 P.M. with proper notice having been given.

Upon the roll being called the following answered present: Mayor John P. Kahl, Commissioner Daniel S. Decker, Commissioner Mark E. Hill, Commissioner Seth D. Mingus, and Commissioner Michael L. Sutherland.

Absent: None.

The invocation was given by Commissioner Hill.

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

Motion by Commissioner Mingus, seconded by Commissioner Decker; Mr. Mayor, I move that the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on December 17, 2019 and the minutes of the Closed Meeting/Executive Session held on December 17, 2019 be approved as printed.

Yeas: Commissioner Decker, Hill, Mingus, Sutherland, and Mayor Kahl.

Nays: None.

Mayor Kahl declared the motion carried.

Mayor Kahl 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.

Mayor Kahl announced that Resolution No. 1920-099 had been pulled from the agenda as its language is being redefined and will come forward at a future meeting.

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS BY OMNIBUS VOTE:

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

Motion by Commissioner Hill, seconded by Commissioner Mingus; Mr. Mayor, I move to adopt a consent agenda consisting of items numbered 1 through 8 as listed on the agenda for this meeting to be considered by omnibus vote.

Item No. 1 – Adoption of Resolution No. 1920-098 – Resolution to Approve Payment of the Schedule of Bills Listed on Schedule No. 16 in the amount of $4,823,166.48.

Item No. 2 – Adoption of Ordinance No. 4473 on its Second Reading – (AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL USE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 235 STATE STREET IN THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, TAZEWELL COUNTY, ILLINOIS.) (to allow an accessory structure which has an alternative exterior material)

Item No. 3 – Adoption of Ordinance No. 4474 on its Second Reading - (AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL USE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 322 PARK AVENUE IN THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, TAZEWELL COUNTY, ILLINOIS.) (to allow an accessory structure which has an alternative exterior material)

Item No. 4 – Adoption of Ordinance No. 4469 on its Second Reading – (AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING REGULATIONS IN TITLE 5 OF THE EAST PEORIA CITY CODE TO PROHIBIT VIDEO GAMING CAFÉS).

Item No. 5 – Adoption of Resolution No. 1920-092 on its Second Reading – Resolution Approving the Cleaning and Rehabilitation of Water Well Number 17 by Brotcke Well & Pump Inc. at a cost of $28,147.

Item No. 6 – Adoption of Resolution No. 1920-096 on its Second Reading - Resolution approving Contract for Water Main Extension Work as part of Project Development in Main-on-Main Development Area with Walker Excavating Company Inc. in the amount of $14,104.

Item No. 7 – Adoption of Resolution No. 1920-093 on its Second Reading – Resolution authorizing the Outfitting of the new Fire Battalion #1 (new 2019 Ford F250) for the Fire Department by Ragan Communications.

Item No. 8 – Adoption of Resolution No. 1920-095 on its Second Reading – Resolution authorizing the purchase of a new Power Cot for the Fire Department’s ambulance fleet from Stryker Corporation.

Yeas: Commissioners Decker, Hill, Mingus, Sutherland, and Mayor Kahl. 

Nays: None.

Mayor Kahl declared the motion carried.

Motion by Commissioner Hill, seconded by Commissioner Decker; Mr. Mayor, I move you that Items numbered 1 through 8 listed on the Consent Agenda be hereby approved and adopted, the items numbered 2 through 8 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. 1920-098 – Resolution to Approve Payment of the Schedule of Bills Listed on Schedule No. 16 in the amount of $4,823,166.48. (Adopted by omnibus vote)

Item No. 2 – Adoption of Ordinance No. 4473 on its Second Reading – (AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL USE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 235 STATE STREET IN THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, TAZEWELL COUNTY, ILLINOIS.) (to allow an accessory structure which has an alternative exterior material) (Adopted by omnibus vote)

Item No. 3 – Adoption of Ordinance No. 4474 on its Second Reading - (AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL USE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 322 PARK AVENUE IN THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, TAZEWELL COUNTY, ILLINOIS.) (to allow an accessory structure which has an alternative exterior material) (Adopted by omnibus vote)

Item No. 4 – Adoption of Ordinance No. 4469 on its Second Reading – (AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING REGULATIONS IN TITLE 5 OF THE EAST PEORIA CITY CODE TO PROHIBIT VIDEO GAMING CAFÉS). (Adopted by omnibus vote)

Item No. 5 – Adoption of Resolution No. 1920-092 on its Second Reading – Resolution Approving the Cleaning and Rehabilitation of Water Well Number 17 by Brotcke Well & Pump Inc. at a cost of $28,147. (Adopted by omnibus vote)

Item No. 6 – Adoption of Resolution No. 1920-096 on its Second Reading - Resolution approving Contract for Water Main Extension Work as part of Project Development in Main-on-Main Development Area with Walker Excavating Company Inc. in the amount of $14,104. (Adopted by omnibus vote)

Item No. 7 – Adoption of Resolution No. 1920-093 on its Second Reading – Resolution authorizing the Outfitting of the new Fire Battalion #1 (new 2019 Ford F250) for the Fire Department by Ragan Communications. (Adopted by omnibus vote)

Item No. 8 – Adoption of Resolution No. 1920-095 on its Second Reading – Resolution authorizing the purchase of a new Power Cot for the Fire Department’s ambulance fleet from Stryker Corporation.

(Adopted by omnibus vote)

Yeas: Commissioners Decker, Hill, Mingus, Sutherland, and Mayor Kahl.

Nays: None.

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

Resolution No. 1920-097 by Commissioner Hill, seconded by Commissioner Decker; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS that Resolution No. 1920-097, hereto attached, a Resolution Approving Renewal of Cyber Security Insurance Coverage, be approved. Mr. Mayor, I move you that this Resolution No. 1920-097 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 Hill explained that the city has cyber insurance that expired on January 1, and this is for insurance renewal.

Yeas: Commissioners Decker, Hill, Mingus, Sutherland, and Mayor Kahl. 

Nays: None.

Mayor Kahl declared the motion carried.

Motion by Commissioner Sutherland, seconded by Commissioner Mingus; Mr. Mayor, I move you that Ordinance No. 4477 hereto attached, (AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE GRANT AND ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS FOR PROJECT DEVELOPMENT IN MAIN-ON-MAIN DEVELOPMENT AREA) 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.

Supervisor of Streets, Ric Semonski, explained that this ordinance clears up right-of-way for the Altorfer Lane improvement project and provides for water and sewer lines.

Yeas: Commissioners Decker, Hill, Mingus, Sutherland, and Mayor Kahl. 

Nays: None.

Mayor Kahl declared the motion carried.

Mayor Kahl 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. There was no response.

Mayor Kahl then asked for comments from Council.

Commissioner Mingus explained that the car seat checks will not be done in January and February; however, if they need a car seat check they can call and schedule it.

Commissioner Sutherland introduced Cord Crisler the new Water and Wastewater Supervisor. He explained that a new truck will be reordered after they determine what type and features are needed. Commissioner Sutherland explained that the wastewater upgrade project is expensive and asked residents to not put things in the sewer that should not go in there. The flushable wipes are a large culprit that should not be flushed. He explained that individuals should not be connecting their sump pump into the sewer. He gave out his cellphone number and email to residents in case they are unsure about whether their sump pump is connecting to the sewer. He explained that this practice is also an environmental issue as well. Commissioner Sutherland commented on the new lights on Illinois State Route 150 that the state installed.

Mayor Kahl explained that there are change orders for the waste water upgrade project that will be coming on the agenda in two weeks, and budget discussions will begin shortly for the next fiscal year.

Motion by Commissioner Sutherland, seconded by Commissioner Decker; Mr. Mayor, I move you that we adjourn until Tuesday evening, January 21, 2020 at 6:00 P.M.

Yeas: Commissioners Decker, Hill, Mingus, Sutherland, and Mayor Kahl.

Nays: None

Mayor Kahl declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 6:16 P.M.

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