Peoria Standard

City of Chillicothe City Council met Jan. 9.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chillicothe, Peoria County, Illinois, met in Regular Session in person January 9, 2023 at 7:00 P.M with Mayor Michael D. Hughes presiding and with proper notice having been posted. 

Mayor Michael D. Hughes called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. 

The Pledge of Allegiance, to the Flag of the United States of America, was recited. 

Chairman Hughes directed Clerk Byrnes to take roll. 

Physically Present: 

Mayor Michael D. Hughes 

Treasurer B.L. Bredeman 

City Clerk Jill Byrnes 

Alderpersons: 

Dean Braun, Barry Bredeman, Patricia Westerman- Connor, Courtney Gehrig, Dennis Gould, Jeff Jenkins, Gary Sharp, Jacob VanBruwaene 

Also, Physically Present: 

Office Manager Denise Passage 

Police Chief Jeremy Cooper 

City Attorney Kevin Day 

Attorney Bill Streeter 

Engineer Dave Horton 

Superintendent of Public Works Shawn Sutherland 

Economic Development Director Amanda Beadles 

Chairman Hughes declared a Quorum present. 

The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on December 12, 2022 were presented. Motion Alderperson Braun, second Alderperson Sharp, that the Council dispense with the reading of the Minutes of the December 12, 2022 Regular Council Meeting and approve the Minutes as presented. 

Motion Carried Via Voce Vote. 

PETITIONS AND COMMUNICAITONS BY THE CLERK: 

Clerk Byrnes presented the following committee minutes: 

1. Police Commission – 11/22/2022 

2. Marketing & Tourism - 12/5/2022 

3. Public Safety – 12/6/2022, 1/3/2023 4. EDC-12/13/2022 

5. Finance - 12/14/2022 

6. Public Works - 1/4/2023 

CLERK COMMUNICATIONS: 

Clerk Byrnes presented the following communications: 

1. City Collectors Report – December 2022 

2. Budget Report - December 2022 

APPLICATION TO REZONE: 

1. From commercial to residential from Karen Cotton, 316 West Beech Street. This has already been forwarded to the Plan Commission. 

Motion Alderperson Braun, second Alderperson Jenkins, that the minutes as presented be accepted and the communications as presented by Clerk Byrnes be accepted and placed on file. Motion Carried Via Voce Vote.

PETITIONS AND COMMUNICAITONS FROM THE MAYOR AND ALDERPERSONS:

None.

COUNCIL COMMITTEE COMMUNICATIONS:

Alderperson Connor, Chairman of Shademakers Committee stated there would be no meeting in January. Alderperson Jenkins, Chairman of Cemetery & Parks stated that the meeting scheduled for January 17, 2023 would be moved from 5:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

ANYONE WITH BUSINESS CONCERNING CITY GOVERNMENT:

Tracy Fox spoke in support of proposed Resolution 23-01-01, extending the current Resolution and for the Council to gain additional information on the ground mounted solar systems with a definitive decision by end of July 2023.

PRESENTATION OF BILLS, TRANSFERS AND PAYROLLS FOR PAYMENT AND DISCUSSION:

Motion Alderperson VanBruwaene, second Alderperson Bredeman, that the bills as presented be paid and the payrolls and transfers be approved.

Roll Call Vote was:

Ayes: Braun, Bredeman, Connor, Gehrig, Gould, Jenkins, Sharp, VanBruwaene

Nays: None

Chairman declared motion carried.

MAYOR HUGHES:

None.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE:

No Motion Alderperson Connor - Advise council that she is going to withdraw Agenda Item #1 - approve submitting a CBDG Grant for Water Mains.

Motion Alderperson Connor, second Alderperson Gould, that the Council approve an application for the General Fund Façade Grant program for Jerry Donnelly, located at 1217 Second Street in the amount of $2,500.00 and authorize payout once project is complete, receipts submitted and work verified by the Economic Development Director. Payable from the General Fund.

Roll Call Vote was:

Ayes: Braun, Bredeman, Gehrig Gould, Jenkins, Sharp, VanBruwaene

Nays: None

Abstain: Connor (Alderperson Connor has a financial interest in this property).

Chairman declared motion carried.

Motion Alderperson Connor, second Alderperson VanBruwaene, that the Council direct the city Attorney to prepare the necessary documents for the HELP Loan between the City of Chillicothe and Cami Burnett d/b/a Cami's Dance Studio in the amount of $43,000 at the rate of 3% interest for a term of 5 years securing the note with a 1st mortgage on the property located at 217 Sandyshores Drive, Chillicothe, IL. 61523. Payable from the HELP Loan Fund.

Roll Call Vote was:

Ayes: Braun, Bredeman, Connor, Gehrig Gould, Jenkins, VanBruwaene

Nays: Sharp

Chairman declared motion carried.

Motion Alderperson Connor, second Alderperson Gehrig, that the Council Approve the priority one General Fund EDC project purchase property in the amount of $170,000.00 as a project for the Fiscal year 22-23.

Roll Call Vote was:

Ayes: Connor, Gehrig, Gould, Jenkins, Sharp, VanBruwaene

Nays: Braun, Bredeman

Chairman declared motion carried.

Motion Alderperson Connor, second Alderperson Jenkins, that the Council authorize the City Attorney to prepare the necessary paperwork to submit an offer to purchase the properties located at 822 4th Street and 314 Walnut Street in the amount of $74,750.00. Payable from the General Fund.

Discussion: Demolition $24,500 split with owner/$88,000-$12,250=$74,750.

Current owner would like a memorial plaque placed on property for Max Thumbold. Roll call Vote was:

Ayes: Braun, Bredeman, Connor, Gehrig, Gould, Jenkins, Sharp, VanBruwaene

Nays: None

Chairman declared motion carried.

Motion Alderperson Connor, second Alderperson Jenkins, that the Council waive the bid process for the City Park Stage Project and accept the proposal from Peoria Metro in the amount of $29,942.00. Payable from the TIF Business.

Discussion: Willis Electric will need to get the electrical completed first (approved through Council). We will need to use the extra cash carry over to fund this fully from TIF. Roll Call Vote was:

Ayes: Braun, Bredeman, Connor, Gehrig, Gould, Jenkins, Sharp, VanBruwaene

Nays: None

Chairman declared motion carried.

PUBLIC SAFETY:

Motion Alderperson Jenkins, second Alderperson Braun, that the Council approve the agreement between Flock Safety and the City of Chillicothe for the purchase of hardware and software for automated license plate readers. Cost to be $6,500.00 for the first year and $5,000.00 for the second year for a total of $11,500.00. Payable from the Police Protection Fund.

Roll call Vote was:

Ayes: Braun, Bredeman, Connor, Gehrig, Gould, Jenkins, Sharp

Nays: VanBruwaene

Chairman declared motion carried.

Motion Alderperson Jenkins, second Alderperson Braun, that the Council instruct the City Attorney to draft an ordinance amending the Traffic Schedule to the City code for stop signs on Ash at First Street.

Roll Call Vote was:

Ayes: Braun, Bredeman, Connor, Gehrig, Gould, Jenkins, Sharp, VanBruwaene

Nays: None

Chairman declared motion carried.

JUDICAL COMMITTEE:

Motion Alderperson Connor, second Alderperson Gould, that the Council approve Resolution No. 23-01-01, a Resolution regarding Solar Energy Systems.

Roll Call Vote was:

Ayes: Bredeman, Connor, Gehrig, Gould, Jenkins, Sharp, VanBruwaene

Nays: Braun

Chairman declared motion carried.

Motion Alderperson Braun, second Alderperson Jenkins, to adjourn at 7:54 p.m. Chairman Hughes declared the meeting adjourned.

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