Peoria Standard

City of Eureka City Council met Jan. 23.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

The Eureka City Council convened in regular session at the City Building on January 17, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Eric Lind called the meeting to order with a moment of silence followed by The Pledge of Allegiance and then directed the City Services Coordinator to call the roll. Present were Aldermen Chambliss, Klaus, Williams, Logan, Teegarden, and Wilson. Alderman Peterson and Littlejohn were absent., Also in attendance were Lynn Hinnen, Treasurer; Melissa Brown, City Services Coordinator; Erik Hasselbacher, Director of Public Works; Pete Logan, Maintenance Supervisor and Chief Alex Collinge.

Moved by Wilson, second by Logan, to approve the minutes of the January 3, 2023, regular meeting of the City Council. Passed on roll call vote Chambliss, Klaus, Williams, Logan, Teegarden, Wilson all voting Aye.

Moved by Teegarden, second by Klaus to approve the monthly Treasurer's Report for December 2022. Passed on roll call vote with Chambliss, Klaus, Williams, Logan, Teegarden, Wilson all voting Aye.

The Mayor asked for public comments on any action to be taken on Agenda items. There were none.

Moved by Chambliss, second by Wilson, to approve and pay the semi-monthly bills as of January 17, 2023 as the City's obligation in the amount of $59,205.55. Passed on roll call vote Chambliss, Klaus, Williams, Logan, Teegarden, Wilson all voting Aye.

Moved by Tegarden second by Chambliss, to consider the pre-order of two gator vehicles and trade in old vehicles for a total of $23,6335.98.

Mayor stated this is a motion he is moving before Council as it was not able to be recommended by Park Committee as that meeting was cancelled tonight due to lack of a quorum. Hasselbacher explained there are two different size gators used for various tasks throughout the park. They have been used for the expectancy of their life and it is time to replace them.

Passed on roll call vote Chambliss, Klaus, Williams, Logan, Teegarden, Wilson all voting Aye.

Moved by Teegarden second by Wilson, to approve moving forward with the preparations for pickleball courts at new college park.

Mayor stated this is a motion he is moving before Council as it was not able to be recommended by Park Committee as that meeting was cancelled tonight due to lack of a quorum. A map of the proposed layout for the college park was shared with everyone. It had been initially planned to place the pickleball courts on the interior of the parcel. However, since this will be the first addition to the park, placement closest to the exterior of the parcel nearest the street will make more sense. This will give the greatest flexibility in accessibility and parking. Hasselbacher and Collinge mentioned that LifeFlight uses this area as emergency landing and the City will need to be mindful about placement around this landing area. Gary Weiss has been working on behalf of the City as a project manager. He suggested that with two courts it is likely to have 14-16 participants simultaneously and parking spaces should meet that need. Wilson voiced concerns about leaving enough space in the proposed area to grow the number of pickleball courts based on its popularity. Klaus stated concerns about the locations and space available for bathrooms or porta-potties. Chambliss said we could just plan for up to four courts nearest the street. Lind said we could ask Dan Dalziel to revise the drawing of the college park to illustrate the new location. Brown will ask Dalziel to revise the map to illustrate: placement of up to four courts (60' x120') nearest the street, a bathroom and parking lot will be moved in between the proposed splash pad and the newly proposed pickleball courts. Lind mentioned this will be a phased project so the City can appropriate apportioned.

Motion was amended to table the previous motion with a motion from Wilson, second by Teegarden to table item until Dan Dalziel returns the revised plan. All voted aye.

Moved by Teegarden, second by Klaus, to approve the creation of an RFP and accepting bids for Cruger/Darst intersection replacement.

Hasselbacher wants to move forward on this project as the engineering is already complete and the bids need to occur now so we can execute the project while District 140 is out for summer. The project was delayed previously because the bids were higher than the money appropriated. This project would be appropriated in the Fiscal Year 23-24 Budget. Hasselbacher explained this project would widen the intersection, resurface the road, and abandon utilities no longer in use.

Passed on roll call vote Chambliss, Klaus, Williams, Logan, Teegarden, Wilson all voting Aye.

Moved by Wilson, second by Klaus to move into Executive Session pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(C)(5) for the purpose of the discussion of the purchase., lease, or acquisition of property. All voted aye.

Moved by Klaus, second by Chambliss to reconvene from Executive Session pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(C)(5) for the purpose of the discussion of the purchase., lease, or acquisition of property. All voted aye.

Let the record show that the purchase, lease or acquisition of property in executive session.

Committee Reports:

Chairman Chambliss of the Budget Committee: No report

Chairman Chambliss of the Administration and Personnel Committee: Brown reported the recent bid for aggregate electricity for residents that presents a savings. She also updated Council that Heartland Bank website launch disrupted payroll for the city employees.

Chairman Teegarden of the Enterprise Committee:

Lift Station at Lake upgrades underway, new pump, new control panel

Chairman Peterson of the Maintenance Committee: Absent

Hasselbacher updated Council on his work to spec out the purchase of 2-ton truck form maintenance. He is currently working on quotes form Mack and Kenworth.

Chairman Klaus of the Public Safety Committee: No Report

Chairman Wilson of the Park and Recreation Committee: No Report

Chairman Teegarden of the Economic Development Committee:

Chairman Mayor Lind of the Liquor Committee:

New Business: Lynn had a question- Can we cut checks instead of ACH for payroll.

Mayor and Council were in favor of this since Heartland Bank had interrupted payroll.

Public Comments and Questions: None

There being no further business to come before the Council the meeting adjourned at 8:27 p.m.

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