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City of Pekin City Council Met July 1.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Orrick. The City Clerk confirmed all members were present and logged on. A quorum was declared by Mayor Mark Luft.

Attendee Name	Organization	Title	Status	Arrived
Rick Hilst	City of Pekin	Councilman	Present	11:53 AM
Karen Hohimer	City of Pekin	Councilwoman	Present	11:45 AM
Dave Nutter	City of Pekin	Councilman	Present	11:52 AM
Becky Cloyd	City of Pekin	Councilwoman	Present	11:51 AM
Lloyd Orrick	City of Pekin	Mayor Pro-Tem	Present	11:45 AM
John P Abel	City of Pekin	Councilman	Present	11:46 AM
Mark Luft	City of Pekin	Mayor	Present	11:51 AM

APPROVE AGENDA

Motion to: Amend Agenda to remove item 6.2 Resolution No. 287-20-21 Waiver and Release of Lien of Properties at 5th Street and Amanda Street PIN 04-04-35- 123-005 and PIN 04-04-35-123-004

RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Lloyd Orrick, Mayor Pro-Tem SECONDER: Becky Cloyd, Councilwoman AYES: Hilst, Hohimer, Nutter, Cloyd, Orrick, Abel, Luft

3.1. Motion to: Approve Agenda as Amended

RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Lloyd Orrick, Mayor Pro-Tem SECONDER: Karen Hohimer, Councilwoman AYES: Hilst, Hohimer, Nutter, Cloyd, Orrick, Abel, Luft

PUBLIC INPUT

No public input was received.

CONSENT AGENDA

Motion to: Approve Consent Agenda

Mayor Luft read the one item listed on the Consent Agenda.

RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Rick Hilst, Councilman SECONDER: John P Abel, Councilman AYES: Hilst, Hohimer, Nutter, Cloyd, Orrick, Abel, Luft

5.1. Receive & Files Bids for 5th / Parkway Concrete & ADA Ramp Project

NEW BUSINESS

6.1. Resolution No. 286-21/22 Award 5th / Parkway Concrete & ADA Ramp Project Contract

City Engineer, Ms. Josie Esker, presented the agenda item to Council to award to Knapp Concrete Contractors a contract to install sidewalk ramps and make curb and sidewalk repairs along 5th Street between Washington & Derby and along Parkway between Willow & Lick Creek. The project was included in the 2021 Street Maintenance Plan approved previously by Council. Ms. Esker stated that the engineer’s estimate was 10% under.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dave Nutter, Councilman SECONDER: Karen Hohimer, Councilwoman AYES: Hilst, Hohimer, Nutter, Cloyd, Orrick, Abel, Luft

6.2. Motion to: (Removed) 6.2 Resolution No. 287-20-21 Waiver and Release of Lien of Properties at 5th Street and Amanda Street PIN 04-04-35-123-005 and PIN 04-04-35-123-004

6.3. Ordinance No. 2993-21/22 Approve Lease Agreement with Leman Property Management at Sunset Plaza Shopping Center for Court Street Construction Field Office

City Engineer, Ms. Josie Esker, presented the request to Council to approve a lease agreement with Leman Property Management at Sunset Plaza Shopping Center for Court Street construction field office. Ms. Esker stated that it was typical to lease a field office to make the project run more effectively and efficiently. Ms. Esker advised that the cost would be $3,500 for the duration of the year plus utilities.

Councilmember Orrick questioned whether the construction money from the State could be used and if it was a month to month lease. Ms. Esker explained that it would be paid out of local funds as it was not an eligible expense and that it was a month to month lease agreement.

RESULT: ADOPTED [6 TO 1] MOVER: John P Abel, Councilman SECONDER: Karen Hohimer, Councilwoman AYES: Hilst, Hohimer, Cloyd, Orrick, Abel, Luft NAYS: Dave Nutter

ANY OTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL 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 Orrick, to adjourn, seconded by Council Member Hohimer. Motion carried viva voce. Mayor Luft adjourned the meeting at 12:10 P.M.