Peoria Standard

City of Chillicothe City Council met April 10.

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 April 10, 2023 at 7:00 PM 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, Dennis Gould, Jeff Jenkins, Gary Sharp, Jacob VanBruwaene

Absent: Courtney Gehrig (present at 7:10 p.m.)

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.

Clerk Byrnes announced that Alderperson Gehrig would be late to the Council meeting.

The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on March 27, 2023 were presented. Motion Alderperson Braun, second Alderperson Gould, that the Council dispense with the reading of the Minutes of the March 27, 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. Marketing & Tourism Committee - 3/6/2023

2. EDC Committee Minutes - 3/14/2023

3. Judicial Committee - 3/29/2023

4. Public Works - 4/5/2023

Clerk Byrnes presented the following reports:

1. Collectors Report – March 2023

2. Budget Report – April 2023

SPECIAL EVENT REQUEST:

I am in receipt of a special event request from the Chamber of Commerce for "Chilli Days" to be held at City Park, June 14 thru June 17, 2023.

SPECIAL EVENT REQUEST:

I am in receipt of a special event request from VFW Post #4999 for "Cruise-In" Car Show to be held Saturday June 24, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

APPLICATION TO REZONE:

I am in receipt of an application to rezone property located at 615 W. Truitt, property owner Northwoods Community Church from a R-1 to a C-3. This application has been forwarded to the Plan Commission and there will be a Public Hearing May 2, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.

APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE:

I am in receipt of an application for variance for property located at 615 W. Truitt, property owner Northwoods Community Church. This has been forwarded to the Zoning Board of Appeals.

EPA EVALUATION REPORT NON-COMPLIANCE ADVISORY:

I am in receipt of a letter from the EPA regarding evaluation report non-compliance advisory.

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.

Motion Alderperson Jenkins, second Alderperson Braun that Alderperson Gehrig arrived at the meeting at 7:10 p.m. and she be allowed to be marked present and to take her seat at the Council table.

Motion Carried Via Voce Vote.

PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR AND ALDERPERSONS:

Alderperson Connor read a letter she received from Stephan Bart, regarding the property located at 1411 Cutright. (See attached) This will be forwarded to the Public Safety Committee.

COUNCIL COMMITTEE COMMUNICATIONS:

Alderperson Jenkins addressed the Council, that the City of Chillicothe will be receiving the ITEP Grant for the Bike Path in the amount of $740,271.00.

ANYONE WITH BUSINESS CONCERNING CITY GOVERNMENT:

None.

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:

Motion Alderperson Jenkins, second Alderperson Braun, that the Council accept the resignation of Megan Geiger from the Shademakers Committee.

Motion Carried Via Voce Vote.

Motion Alderperson Jenkins, second Alderperson Gould, that the Council approve the appointment of Laurie Miller to the Shademakers Committee for the unexpired term of Megan Geiger.

Motion Carried Via Voce Vote.

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE:

NO MOTION: Alderperson Gould stated that he is going to withdraw Agenda Item #1, Approve 2023 Spray Patching bid. It will go back to the Public Works Committee for further review.

PUBLIC SAFETY:

Motion Alderperson Jenkins, second Alderperson Braun, that the council approve Ordinance No. 23-04-05, an Ordinance Terminating the Memorandum of Understanding detailing the Fiduciary Agreement between the Multi-County Narcotics Enforcement Group and the City of Chillicothe.

Roll Call Vote was:

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

Nays: None

Chairman declared motion carried.

Motion Alderperson Jenkins, second Alderperson Bredeman, that the Council approve the Notice of Special Event Held on Public Property, as submitted by Chillicothe Chamber of Commerce for the use of the City Park, Chestnut Street & Second Street, for" Chillicothe Days" to be held June 14-June 17, 2023.

Motion Carried Via Voce Vote.

Motion Alderperson Jenkins, second Alderperson Braun, that the Council approve the Notice of Special Event on Public Property, as submitted by Tom Harms, VFW #4999, for the use of Santa Fe Avenue from Wilmot Street to Matthews Street, for a "Cruise-In" Car Show, to be held on Saturday June 24, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Motion Carried Via Voce Vote.

JUDICIAL COMMITTEE:

Motion Alderperson Connor, second Alderperson Gould, that the Council refer to the City Attorney to draft an Ordinance to prohibit ground mounted solar in residential zoning district. Roll Call Vote was: Bredeman, Connor, Gehrig Gould, Sharp, VanBruwaene

Nays: Braun, Jenkins

Chairman declared motion carried.

Motion Alderperson Jenkins, second Alderperson Braun, to adjourn at 7:46 p.m. Chairman Hughes declared the meeting adjourned.

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