City of Pekin City Council Met June 7.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Luft requested Councilmember Abel lead those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance. City Clerk Sue E. McMillan confirmed that all Council Members were physically present except Council Member Orrick who was absent. Mayor Luft declared a quorum was present.
| Attendee Name | Organization | Title | Status | Arrived |
| Rick Hilst | City of Pekin | Councilman | Present | 5:17 PM |
| Karen Hohimer | City of Pekin | Councilwoman | Present | 5:20 PM |
| Dave Nutter | City of Pekin | Councilman | Present | 5:11 PM |
| Becky Cloyd | City of Pekin | Councilwoman | Present | 5:19 PM |
| Lloyd Orrick | City of Pekin | Mayor Pro-Tem | Absent | 5:21 PM |
| John P Abel | City of Pekin | Councilman | Present | 5:20 PM |
| Mark Luft | City of Pekin | Mayor | Present | 5:19 PM |
3.1. Motion to: Approve Agenda
| RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Karen Hohimer, Councilwoman SECONDER: John P Abel, Councilman AYES: Hilst, Hohimer, Nutter, Cloyd, Abel, Luft ABSENT: Lloyd Orrick |
No input was received from the public.
NEW BUSINESS
5.1. Resolution No. 266- 21/22 Approve Change Order 3 for Phase 3A CSO Project
City Engineer, Ms. Josie Esker, presented the request to Council to approve a change order for Phase 3A CSO project that was an addition to the current contract. Ms. Esker explained that the existing contract planned to leave an 85 foot section of brick sewer and existing manhole during construction. Ms. Esker believed that it needed replaced and to extend construction close to Main Street on Front Street. Ms. Esker felt that the brick sewer had lasted over 100 years and had done its job. The brick sewer extends beyond the construction limitations for that area.
Councilmember Hilst questioned if it was the only area for the project with issues of brick sewers underneath and if it would be the last one.
Ms. Esker concurred and explained that the project would tie into a brick sewer that extended further up Front Street but going beyond that would need to be a future project. Ms. Esker added that a brick sewer also ran underneath the railroad tracks but it had already been lined through that section. Ms. Esker stated that generally lining was cheaper that replacing the sewer but the road had already been removed, soil excavated and the manhole removed, so it would be close to the same cost. It would also delay the project to order a liner and would be much more difficult to lay the liner after both manholes had been set.
Mayor Luft questioned if it would be the last change order for the project. Ms. Esker answered that it may not be but was the last part of any brick sewers to be replaced in that area.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Karen Hohimer, Councilwoman SECONDER: John P Abel, Councilman AYES: Hilst, Hohimer, Nutter, Cloyd, Abel, Luft ABSENT: Lloyd Orrick |
City Engineer, Ms. Josie Esker, addressed the Council regarding a discussion on Sidewalk Construction Permits. Ms. Esker explained that the City currently had permits for driveways and sidewalks through driveways but had no actual City sidewalk permit. Ms. Esker stated that contractors call to make sure they are in compliance but a lot of other residences do not contact the City which presents ADA issues to arise. Ms. Esker felt it was in the City’s best interest to have a permit even if there were no cost. Ms. Esker requested Council to give approval to move forward with an ordinance at a suggested cost of $20, which still would not cover the cost.
Mayor Luft felt the permit was more for checks and balances than a revenue generator.
Councilmember Hilst agreed with Mayor Luft’s comment.
Councilmember Nutter suggested making an ordinance for the permit with no fee.
Councilmember Hilst confirmed that it would not affect the 50/50 sidewalk program.
Ms. Esker added that any new sidewalk poured would have to be up to ADA standards and that the City would be liable, not the homeowner.
Mayor Luft stated that Ms. Esker had full consensus from Council to move forward with drafting an ordinance to present to Council.
City Attorney, Ms. Kate Swise, stated that the ordinance would hopefully be presented at the 2nd meeting in June.
CITY COUNCIL OR STAFF REPORTS
EXECUTIVE SESSION 5 ILCS 120/2 (C)
ADJOURN
There being no further business to come before the Council a motion was made by Council Member Hohimer, to adjourn, seconded by Council Member Abel. Motion carried viva voce. Mayor Luft adjourned the meeting at 5:50 p.m.
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