Peoria Standard

City of Chillicothe City Council met March 27.

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 March 27, 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, Patricia Westerman-Connor, Courtney Gehrig, Dennis Gould, Jeff Jenkins, Gary Sharp

Alderpersons Absent:

Barry Bredeman, Jacob VanBruwaene

Also, Physically Present:

Office Manager Denise Passage

Police Chief Jeremy Cooper

City Attorney Kevin Day

Attorney Bill Streeter

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 March 13, 2023 were presented. Motion Alderperson Braun, second Alderperson Sharp, that the Council dispense with the reading of the Minutes of the March 13, 2023, Regular Council Meeting and approve the Minutes as presented.

Motion Carried Via Voce Vote.

PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS BY THE CLERK:

Clerk Byrnes presented the following Committee and Commission Minutes:

1. Police Commission-2/24/2023

2. Marketing & Tourism Commission - 3/6/2023

3. Finance Committee/Budget Workshop - 3/11/2023

4. Zoning Board - 3/15/2023

5. Finance Committee – 3/15/2023

Clerk Byrnes presented the following reports:

1. Third Quarter Budget Report - February 2023

2. Economic Development Committee Third Quarter Review - 2022-2023

3. I am in receipt of a letter from the EPA regarding the Wigand Recycling & Transfer Facility, Transfer Station Permit. It anyone would like a copy of that letter I can provide that to you after the Council meeting.

SPECIAL EVENT REQUEST:

I am in receipt of a special event request from Shirley Loser of Covered Wagon Crafts for a "Easter Egg Round Up" to be held Saturday April 8, 2023, at City Park from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.

I am in receipt of a special event request from Leann Stickel for a Youth Triathlon, “Tri 2 Beat MS Kids Triathlon" to be held at Shore Acres Park on Friday June 9, 2023 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. and Saturday June 10, 2023 from 7:00-11:00 a.m.

Motion Alderperson Jenkins, second Alderperson Braun, 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:

Alderperson Braun informed the Council he had been contacted by a citizen in opposition of a proposed contact between the City of Chillicothe and GFL Disposal.

COUNCIL COMMITTEE COMMUNICATIONS:

None.

ANYONE WITH BUSINESS CONCERNING CITY GOVERNMENT:

Vicki Owens addressed the Council with a list of questions and concerns regarding a proposed contract between the City of Chillicothe and GLF Disposal. (See attached list)

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

Roll Call Vote was:

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

Nays: None

Chairman declared motion carried.

MAYOR HUGHES:

None.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE:

Motion Alderperson Connor, second Alderperson Gehrig, that the Council approve the expenditure of $7,238.48, payable to Mosca Design for the purchase of 24 Garland Diamond Snowflakes unlit for 2nd street Poles. Payable from the General Fund.

Roll Call Vote Was:

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

Nays: None

Chairman declared motion carried.

Motion Alderperson Connor, second Alderperson Jenkins, that the Council approve the expenditure of $5,000, payable to Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau/Discover Peoria, for the June 2022-July 2023 dues. Payable for the General Fund.

Roll Call Vote was:

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

Nays: None

Chairman declared motion carried.

Alderperson Connor will withdraw Agenda Item #3 - HELP Loan Request - Chris Adkinson This Agenda Item will be going back to the Economic Development Committee for further discussion.

Alderperson Connor will withdraw Agenda Item #4 – HELP Loan Request - Cami Burnett This Agenda Item will be going back to the Economic Development Committee for further discussion.

Motion Alderperson Connor, second Alderperson Gould, that the Council approve the Real Estate Contract in the amount of $71,400 and authorize the Mayor to sign the necessary paperwork to purchase the properties located at 822 4th Street & 314 Walnut Street. Payable from the General Fund.

Note: Total project cost to City is $104,600 (includes building purchase and demo) There is $170,000 in the budget for this project.

Demolition $24,500 split with owner/$88,000-$12,250=$75,750

Demolition friable asbestos $8,700 split with owner/$75,750-$4,350-$71,400

The Max Trumbold Memorial Plaque to be placed in River Corridor Walkway. 

Roll Call Vote was:

Ayes: Connor, Gehrig Gould, Jenkins, Sharp

Nays: Braun

Chairman declared motion carried.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE:

Motion Alderperson Jenkins, second Alderperson Braun, that the Council approve the Notice for Special Event held on Public Property, submitted by Shirley Loser, for the use of City Park, for the annual "Easter Egg Hunt", to be held Saturday April 8, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.

Roll Call Vote was:

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

Nays: None

Chairman declared motion carried.

Motion Alderperson Jenkins, second Alderperson Braun, that the Council approve the Notice for Special Event held on Public Property, as submitted by Leann Stickel, for the use of Second Street, from Walnut to Shore Acres, for the "Tri 2 Beat MS Triathlon", to be held on Friday June 9, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday June 10, 2023 from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 

Roll Call Vote was:

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

Nays: None

Chairman declared motion carried.

JUDICIAL COMMITTEE:

Motion Alderperson Connor, second Alderperson Gould, that the Council approve Ordinance No. 23-03-04 an Ordinance amending the zoning map for 1217 Santa Fe to C2 Commercial General Retail District

Roll Call Vote was:

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

Nays: None

Chairman declared motion carried.

Motion Alderperson Braun, second Alderperson Jenkins to adjourn at 7:21 p.m. Chairman Hughes declared the meeting adjourned.

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