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City of East Peoria City Council met Aug. 2

City of East Peoria City Council met Aug. 2.

Here are 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 6:00 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 July 19, 2022 be approved as printed.

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

Nays: None.

Mayor Kahl declared the motion carried.

Mayor Kahl proclaimed August 2022 as “Duck Race Month” for The Center for Prevention of Abuse. Mayor Kahl read and presented the proclamation to Carol Myrna, CEO from The Center for Prevention of Abuse. Ms. Myrna thanked the Mayor, Council and City staff for their support for the Annual Duck Race. She thanked the Fire Department, Police Department, Chamber of Commerce, and Doug McCarty and crew. Get your ducks for the Annual Duck Race scheduled on Saturday, August 27 at EastSide Centre.

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.

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 Decker; Mr. Mayor, I move to adopt a consent agenda consisting of items numbered 1 through 11 as listed on the agenda for this meeting to be considered by omnibus vote.

Item Number 1 - Adoption of Resolution Number 2223-050 – Resolution to Approve Payment of the Schedule of Bills Listed on Schedule Number 6 in the amount of $3,273,463.11.

Item Number 2 - Adoption of Ordinance Number 4663 on its Second Reading - (AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL USE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 200 S. MAIN STREET IN THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, TAZEWELL COUNTY, ILLINOIS.) – (Special Use to allow placing an accessory structure in the front yard of property zoned “B-3, Business Service District”.)

Item Number 3 - Adoption of Ordinance Number 4664 on its Second Reading - (AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING REGULATIONS IN TITLE 5 OF THE EAST PEORIA CITY CODE FOR SPECIAL USES ALLOWED IN M-1 MANUFACTURING DISTRICTS.) – (Amending the City’s Zoning Code Section 5-10-2 to Permit a Low-Emission Incinerator as a Special Use in the M-1 Zoning.)

Item Number 4 - Adoption of Ordinance Number 4665 on its Second Reading - (AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL USE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 403 CARVER LANE IN THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, TAZEWELL COUNTY, ILLINOIS.) – (Special Use to allow placing and using a low-emission incinerator as an accessory structure.)

Item Number 5 - Adoption of Resolution Number 2223-043 on its Second Reading - Resolution approving Microsoft Software Licensing Renewal for the City.

Item Number 6 - Adoption of Resolution Number 2223-036 on its Second Reading - Resolution approving the Outfitting of a 2022 Ford Pickup Truck with a Henderson Dump Body and Western Plow from Koenig Body & Equipment, Inc. for the Tourism and Special Events Department.

Item Number 7 - Adoption of Resolution Number 2223-037 on its Second Reading - Resolution approving the EastSide Centre Gym Floor Overpour Project by Spec Athletic.

Item Number 8 - Adoption of Resolution Number 2223-041 on its Second Reading - Resolution approving a contribution of $12,000 for UnityPoint Red White & Boom July 4th Fireworks.

Item Number 9 - Adoption of Resolution Number 2223-038 on its Second Reading – Resolution approving the purchase of three 2022 New Ford Interceptor Utility Vehicles for the Police Department and a New 2022 Ford Interceptor Utility Vehicle for the Fire Department along with outfitting for each vehicle (minus striping).

Item Number 10 - Adoption of Resolution Number 2223-039 on its Second Reading - Resolution approving Proposal from Electric Pump for the Walmart Lift Station Pump Replacement Project in the amount of $127,145.

Item Number 11 - Adoption of Resolution Number 2223-040 on its Second Reading - Resolution approving New Proposal from Electric Pump for the Cooper Park Lift Station Pump Revised Replacement Project in the amount of $84,490.

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

Nays: None.

Mayor Kahl declared the motion carried.

Motion by Commissioner Hill, seconded by Commissioner Mingus; Mr. Mayor, I move you that Items numbered 1 through 11 listed on the Consent Agenda be hereby approved and adopted, the items numbered 2 through 11 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 Number 1 - Adoption of Resolution Number 2223-050 – Resolution to Approve Payment of the Schedule of Bills Listed on Schedule Number 6 in the amount of $3,273,463.11. (Adopted by omnibus vote)

Item Number 2 - Adoption of Ordinance Number 4663 on its Second Reading - (AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL USE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 200 S. MAIN STREET IN THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, TAZEWELL COUNTY, ILLINOIS.) – (Special Use to allow placing an accessory structure in the front yard of property zoned “B-3, Business Service District”.) (Adopted by omnibus vote)

Item Number 3 - Adoption of Ordinance Number 4664 on its Second Reading - (AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING REGULATIONS IN TITLE 5 OF THE EAST PEORIA CITY CODE FOR SPECIAL USES ALLOWED IN M-1 MANUFACTURING DISTRICTS.) – (Amending the City’s Zoning Code Section 5-10-2 to Permit a Low-Emission Incinerator as a Special Use in the M-1 Zoning.) (Adopted by omnibus vote)

Item Number 4 - Adoption of Ordinance Number 4665 on its Second Reading - (AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL USE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 403 CARVER LANE IN THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, TAZEWELL COUNTY, ILLINOIS.) – (Special Use to allow placing and using a low-emission incinerator as an accessory structure.) (Adopted by omnibus vote)

Item Number 5 - Adoption of Resolution Number 2223-043 on its Second Reading - Resolution approving Microsoft Software Licensing Renewal for the City. (Adopted by omnibus vote)

Item Number 6 - Adoption of Resolution Number 2223-036 on its Second Reading - Resolution approving the Outfitting of a 2022 Ford Pickup Truck with a Henderson Dump Body and Western Plow from Koenig Body & Equipment, Inc. for the Tourism and Special Events Department. (Adopted by omnibus vote)

Item Number 7 - Adoption of Resolution Number 2223-037 on its Second Reading - Resolution approving the EastSide Centre Gym Floor Overpour Project by Spec Athletic. (Adopted by omnibus vote)

Item Number 8 - Adoption of Resolution Number 2223-041 on its Second Reading - Resolution approving a contribution of $12,000 for UnityPoint Red White & Boom July 4th Fireworks. (Adopted by omnibus vote)

Item Number 9 - Adoption of Resolution Number 2223-038 on its Second Reading – Resolution approving the purchase of three 2022 New Ford Interceptor Utility Vehicles for the Police Department and a New 2022 Ford Interceptor Utility Vehicle for the Fire Department along with outfitting for each vehicle (minus striping). (Adopted by omnibus vote)

Item Number 10 - Adoption of Resolution Number 2223-039 on its Second Reading - Resolution approving Proposal from Electric Pump for the Walmart Lift Station Pump Replacement Project in the amount of $127,145. (Adopted by omnibus vote)

Item Number 11 - Adoption of Resolution Number 2223-040 on its Second Reading - Resolution approving New Proposal from Electric Pump for the Cooper Park Lift Station Pump Revised Replacement Project in the amount of $84,490. (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.

Motion by Commissioner Hill, seconded by Commissioner Decker; Mr. Mayor, I move you that Ordinance No. 4644 - AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL USE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 400 FONDULAC DRIVE IN THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, TAZEWELL COUNTY, ILLINOIS be removed and taken from the table for consideration.

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

Nays: None.

Mayor Kahl declared the motion carried and the Ordinance removed from the table for consideration.

Motion by Commissioner Hill, seconded by Commissioner Decker; Mr. Mayor, I move you that Ordinance No. 4644 hereto attached, (AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL USE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 400 FONDULAC DRIVE IN THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, TAZEWELL COUNTY, ILLINOIS) 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 commented on the proposed ordinance being brought before the Council back in May and was tabled at that meeting. He went over some of the comments and responses or actions to those comments, including the following: (1) parking and number of guest concerns. In response, the Zoning Board of Appeals, placed conditions that there be no more than four vehicles and no more than 6 guests; (2) need for a logbook that is being addressed by proposed City Code changes to be reviewed by the ZBA next week; (3) request for certified letters to the neighboring properties which is addressed by the City having the information on file; concerns with the sale of property that is addressed in the City Code and in the conditions of the special use that the special use ceases upon sale of the property; (4) certificate of occupancy concerns that are addressed with fire life/safety reviews of each property; (5) quiet hours, rules for the property, and restrictions on concentration of short-term rentals that will be addressed with proposals coming to the City Council from the ZBA in the near future; and (6) concerns with pets roaming free and nuisance issues with properties that are addressed by current City Code provisions. Commissioner Hill believes that the changes to the city code that are going before the ZBA will address the concerns that are not already addressed by current regulations.

Commissioner Decker explained that he would be voting yes tonight. He had several people that came to him to ask him to vote no previously, and those individuals have come to be accepting of the special use. The owners have spent a lot of money on the property, and it will be a high price point. It shows that not just anyone can stay there. He does feel that if neighbors do not want it then he feels that the special use should not be allowed. He explained that special uses can be revoked if the property has concerns or problems and that people appreciate that a lot of money is being spent to keep the property nice. If the neighborhood would not be disrupted, the neighbors had more comfort. He has not spoken with two of the neighbors.

Commissioner Sutherland thanked Commissioner Hill, explained he likes the changes that are being addressed, and explained that he will be supporting this. Commissioner Sutherland expressed concerns, including limiting short-term rentals to three per every 1,000 and the nuisance calls should someone call and there no be an actual issue.

Commissioner Mingus explained that he would have voted yes on this item back in May. He explained that he has used short-term rentals and that those he has used are professionally kept. He inquired about the proposed 1,000 linear feet frontage limitation. He said you could have still have several short term rentals behind each other under that limitation. He does not feel that short-term rentals should be treated more harshly than long-term rentals.

Chief of Police Rich Brodrick commented on nuisance complaints and explained that there is a sergeant that oversees the nuisances to determine if the complaints are legitimate. There must be an actual nuisance that counts toward a property to make it a nuisance property.

Mayor Kahl explained that he would have been a no vote back in May because there were concerns. He feels that the concerns have been addressed. He expressed concern over the property owner renting out the property even though it has not be approved and will being voting no as a result.

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

Nays: Mayor Kahl.

Mayor Kahl declared the motion carried.

Resolution No. 2223-042 by Commissioner Hill, seconded by Commissioner Decker; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS that Resolution No. 2223-042 hereto attached, a Resolution to Approve Development Agreement with TPC of EP LLC for Family Entertainment Project in the Bass Pro Subdivision, be hereby approved. Mr. Mayor, I move you that this Resolution No. 2223-042 having been read once by its title and having laid on the table for no less than one week for public inspection, be adopted as presented.

Commissioner Hill commented on the development agreement that will be a family entertainment project describing the location of the project. In the agreement, the City will provide the city-owned land on the completion of the project. The date is estimated to be April 2024 or sooner. Mayor Kahl explained that more information will be forthcoming in the future.

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

Nays: None.

Mayor Kahl declared the motion carried and Resolution No. 2223-042 be duly adopted as presented.

Resolution No. 2223-047 by Commissioner Hill, seconded by Commissioner Mingus; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS that Resolution No. 2223-047, hereto attached, a Resolution Approving the Purchase of Ten Laptops for the Police Department from SHI International Corp. in the amount of $34,960, be approved. Mr. Mayor, I move you that this Resolution No. 2223-047 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 commented on the purchase of the ten laptops for the Police Department that will replace old computers. Mayor Kahl explained that the current computers have reached their end of life and are on the replacement schedule.

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

Nays: None.

Mayor Kahl declared the motion carried.

Motion by Commissioner Decker, seconded by Commissioner Mingus; Mr. Mayor, I move you that Ordinance No. 4662, hereto attached, (AN ORDINANCE CREATING NEW CHAPTER 13 OF TITLE 1 OF THE EAST PEORIA CITY CODE TO ALLOW ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUDICATION OF VIOLATIONS OF POLICE REGULATIONS IN THE EAST PEORIA CITY CODE) having been read once by its title and having been laid on the table for no less than one week for public inspection, be adopted as presented.

Commissioner Decker commented on the ordinance change explained that thinks the change is a good idea and he feels that the concerns from the last city council meeting have been addressed. This change allows officers to make decisions in how to deal with violations and is a good step.

Chief Brodrick commented on the changes explaining that there are other police departments that use this out of convenience and efficiency. Officers may be off the street for long periods of time in court otherwise. It is a matter of efficiency for the Police Department and combines everything on one form. It is also for people that do not want to go to court. It does give the opportunity if someone wishes to go to court to do so. If someone decides before the hearing officer to go to court, they can do so. The proposed changes also address students who have to go for an ordinance violation can do so quickly and may only miss a limited amount of time.

Commissioner Hill commented on Code Enforcement having a similar process in place. He is in favor of the proposed change.

Commissioner Mingus commented on this process, and the City of Pekin using this process. There is more limited class time that is missed by students that receive certain ordinance violations. He feels that it works and the concerns from the last meeting have been addressed.

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

Nays: None

Mayor Kahl declared the motion carried and Ordinance No. 4662 be adopted as presented.

Resolution No. 2223-046 by Commissioner Decker, seconded by Commissioner Mingus; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS that Resolution No. 2223- 046, hereto attached, a Resolution approving and authorizing the execution of a Joint Peoria-Pekin Urbanized Area Transportation Study (PPUATS) Funding Agreement between the City of East Peoria and the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission for the Fiscal Year 2023, be approved. Mr. Mayor, I move you that this Resolution No. 2223-046 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 funding agreement explained that the funds are used for projects of regional significance. Projects are presented, rated, scored, and the winning projects will receiving federal funding for the projects. The City recently submitted a project for Grange Road, and the City has done well with the program funding many projects.

Mayor Kahl commented on the Camp and River Road and Camp and Riverside Drive Project most recently with a public informational meeting scheduled on August 16, 2022 from 3:30pm to 5:30pm for the Camp Street and Riverside Drive Intersection project. He supports this agreement.

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

Nays: None.

Mayor Kahl declared the motion carried.

Resolution No. 2223-048 by Commissioner Decker; RESOLUTION APPROVING A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT FOR IDOT FOR THE MICHEL BRIDGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT WHEREAS, in 2023, Illinois Department of Transportation (“IDOT”) will begin undertaking an improvement project for the Michel Bridge that will consist of a bridge deck overlay, joint replacement and repairs, bridge repairs, and navigation light repairs (the “Bridge Improvement Project”); and WHEREAS, the Michel Bridge provides an important transportation link between the Cities of East Peoria and Peoria, and the Bridge Improvement Project will assist both communities, their citizens, and the general public; and

WHEREAS, IDOT has requested a temporary construction easement on land owned by the City to assist with the Bridge Improvement Project, with the City’s land being located on the southwest side of the current Michel Bridge right-of-way (the “City Land”); and

WHEREAS, the City Land is legally described in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated by reference, and consists of an approximately 35-foot wide strip of property running along the Michel Bridge right-or-way in the City parking lot parcels across from the Logan’s Roadhouse restaurant; and

WHEREAS, IDOT requests that the City provide a temporary construction easement as provided in Exhibit B, attached hereto and incorporated by reference, on and across the City Land for assisting with the Bridge Improvement Project (the “Construction Easement”); and

WHEREAS, the City Council hereby determines that the granting of the Construction Easement for the Bridge Improvement Project is in the best interests of the City and will facilitate the Bridge Improvement Project for the benefit of the City and the general public;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, TAZEWELL COUNTY, ILLINOIS, THAT:

Section 1. The above recitations are found to be true and correct.

Section 2. The City hereby approves the Construction Easement with IDOT for the Bridge Improvement Project as provided in Exhibit B.

Section 3. On behalf of the City, the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute the Construction Easement and any other related documentation required for providing this Construction Easement for the Bridge Improvement Project.

Section 4. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its passage and approval by the City Council.

Motion by Commissioner Decker, seconded by Commissioner Mingus; Mr. Mayor, I move that Resolution No. 2223-048 be adopted as presented.

Commissioner Decker commented on the project explained that it will provide better movement for those without vehicles across the bridge.

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

Nays: None.

Mayor Kahl declared the motion carried and Resolution No. 2223-048 be duly adopted as presented.

Resolution No. 2223-045 by Commissioner Sutherland, seconded by Commissioner Decker; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS that Resolution No. 2223- 045, hereto attached, a Resolution approving the Payment of the IEPA National Pollution Discharge Elimination System Annual Fee for Wastewater Treatment Plant Discharge for July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, be approved. Mr. Mayor, I move you that this Resolution No. 2223-045 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 Sutherland explained that the state charges a fee to discharge wastewater into the river, and this covers the payment of that fee.

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. 4667 hereto attached, (AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 7-4-6.1 OF THE EAST PEORIA CITY CODE REGARDING THE WASTEWATER SERVICE RATE SCHEDULE) 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 Sutherland explained that this change is a housekeeping items that will ensure the that current billing process is accurately stated in the City Code.

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

Nays: None.

Mayor Kahl declared the motion carried.

Resolution No. 2223-049 by Commissioner Mingus; RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF FIREFIGHTERS IN THE EAST PEORIA FIRE DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, Title 1, Chapter 5, Section 2.1 of the East Peoria City Code authorizes the City Council to determine from time to time by Resolution the number of individuals to hold each rank on the East Peoria Fire Department; and

WHEREAS, in December 2018, pursuant to Resolution No. 1819-106, the City temporarily increased the number of firefighters on the Fire Department by three to a total of 33 firefighters in an effort to minimize overtime costs in the Fire Department; and

WHEREAS, in accordance with Resolution No. 1819-106, the temporary increase to 33 in the number of firefighters in the Fire Department that was approved in December 2018 will then decrease back down to 30 through attrition of members leaving the Fire Department after April 30, 2020; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 1920-131 approved in April 2020, the temporary increase in the number of firefighters in the Fire Department to 33 was extended through April 30, 2021; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 2122-067 approved on October 19, 2021, the temporary increase in the number of firefighters in the Fire Department to 33 was again extended through April 30, 2022, and

WHEREAS, the increase of three firefighters has continued to show proven cost savings for the City, and therefore the City Council seeks to indefinitely continue this increase in the number of firefighters in the Fire Department to 33 effective immediately; and

WHEREAS, with the availability of an upcoming firefighter training academy, the City Council now seeks to also temporarily increase the number of Firefighters of the East Peoria Fire Department by one to 34, and the number of Firefighters will thereafter be reduced through attrition to 33;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, TAZEWELL COUNTY, ILLINOIS, THAT:

Section 1. Effective immediately, the Fire Department of the City of East Peoria shall consist of the following personnel:

A. One Fire Chief

B. One Deputy Fire Chief

C. Three Assistant Fire Chiefs

D. Nine Lieutenants

E. Thirty-Four Firefighters

F. One Paid on Call Firefighter

Section 2. The Fire Chief is hereby authorized and directed to notify the Police and Fire Commission of the increase in Firefighters.

Section 3. Subject to further action by the City Council, on or after the hiring of a temporary additional Firefighter and bringing the total number of Firefighters to 34 as approved in this resolution, the Fire Department of the City of East Peoria shall consist of the following personnel upon attrition to the following staffing levels established in this Resolution:

A. One Fire Chief

B. One Deputy Fire Chief

C. Three Assistant Fire Chiefs

D. Nine Lieutenants

E. Thirty-Three Firefighters

F. One Paid on Call Firefighter

Motion by Commissioner Mingus, seconded by Commissioner Hill; Mr. Mayor, I move that Resolution No. 2223-049 be adopted as presented.

Commissioner Mingus explained that the additional three firefighters added on a temporary basis is being made indefinite and a 34th firefighter on a temporary basis. There is a list of four, and there are three left on the list. This will get the process going on another list, as it takes approximately ninety days in order to

get another list after it is advertised. The City is seeking to proactive to have individuals be manpower ready when those positions come open. Commissioner Mingus encouraged anyone interested in being a firefighter to apply once the position is advertised.

Mayor Kahl explained that supports the resolution. He expressed the need to be proactive and staying ahead of the curve in hiring as there are less applicants. It is better to pay a first year firefighter than paying overtime to longer serving firefighters.

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

Nays: None.

Mayor Kahl declared the motion carried and Resolution No. 2223-049 be duly adopted as presented.

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 Decker commented on police cars being destroyed by drivers not following Scott’s Law and close calls especially in the police department with officers just missing getting injured. There was a recent close call where a police vehicle was hit with the officer being able to get out of harm’s way. Without the police car being there, the other car would have careened into the people investigating at the scene. The St. Jude run is this weekend with the East Peoria kickoff at the Oak Grove Church on Springfield Road Saturday morning around 8am. The Memphis runners left this morning and people will be running through town on Saturday arriving at the Civic Center around 2:00 pm and entering the Civic Center around 4:00 pm. The Springfield Road garage sales are also this weekend.

Commissioner Hill commented on this being in the last month of the Farmers Market and encouraged everyone to come out Fridays from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm to attend the Farmers Market.

Commissioner Sutherland commented on needing a pool for children in the community and wanting to discuss term limits. Work has resumed on Highview Road. After completion on Highview Road, the plan is to begin work on East Oakwood Road and Avondale Drive next. He commented on speeding issues in neighborhoods and police making a difference in curbing the speeding issues.

Commissioner Mingus explained that car seat checks will occur at Central House tomorrow from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

Mayor Kahl explained that the Festival of Lights is asking for volunteers to help with the USS East Peoria Float Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to noon. The East Peoria Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner is scheduled for August 30 with keynote speaker being Bradley Men’s Basketball Coach Brian Wardle. Doors open at 5:00 pm and dinner is served at 6:00 pm. Mayor Kahl explained that the police were assisting the state on a fatal motorcycle accident when an officer’s car was struck by a vehicle that violated Scott’s law and the Police Officer narrowly escaping injury. There were several other vehicles that went around the officer’s vehicle prior to the vehicle being struck. The Police Officer whose squad was struck had been in a previous instance where someone violated Scott’s law and him narrowly escaping injury no less than 8 months before. Officer Klyber who was injured in another accident where someone violated Scott’s Law and struck his vehicle is determined to get back on the streets in East Peoria Police department. Mayor Kahl implored individuals to be careful and obey the laws.

Motion by Commissioner Sutherland, seconded by Commissioner Mingus; Mr. Mayor, I move you that we adjourn until Tuesday evening, August 16, 2022 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 7:16 P.M.

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