Peoria Standard

City of Chillicothe City Council met July 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 July 10, 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: Barry Bredeman, Patricia Westerman-Connor, Courtney Gehrig, Jeff Jenkins, Gary Sharp, Jacob VanBruwaene, Donald White, Timothy White

Alderperson's Absent: None

Also, Physically Present: Office Manager Denise Passage

Police Chief Jeremy Cooper

City Attorney Kevin Day Attorney Bill Streeter

City 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 June 26, 2023, were presented. Motion Alderperson Jenkins, second Alderperson Gehrig, that the Council dispense with the reading of the Minutes of the June 26, 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. Judicial Committee – 6/28/2023

2. Public Works Committee - 7/5/2023

Clerk Byrnes presented the following reports:

1. Budget Report – June 2023

2. City Collectors Report – June 2023

3. City Engineer Report - 7/5/2023

I am in receipt of a resignation letter from Public Works employee Eli Stoller:

Shawn Sutherland,

Kindly accept this letter as my formal resignation as a Public Works employee at the City of Chillicothe. My last day will be 6/30/2023. I am incredibly grateful for the opportunities that I have been given here. I would also like to thank you for being supportive and the best boss one could ask for. Going to miss you all.

Take Care,

Eli Stoller

I am in receipt of a resignation letter from Patrol Officer Corey Gondeck:

Chief Cooper,

This letter is to inform you of my intention to resign from the position of Patrol Officer effective at the end of my shift on Saturday July 8, 2023. Thank you for helping to make this a solid experience. It was a good ride.

Respectfully,

Corey Gondeck

Motion Alderperson D. White, 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:

None

ANYONE WITH BUSINESS CONCERNING CITY GOVERNMENT:

Mike Mahoney, 1011 N. Second Street, addressed the Council on behalf of his client Charles Ndizeye regarding the re-zoning of 615 W. Truitt from R-1 to C-3. He spoke in favor of the re- zoning so that Mr. Ndizeye could purchase the property for his business. He felt it would end further deterioration of the building and the Mr. Ndizeye's business would be a good fit for the location.

Wes Miller, 1404 N. Sixth Street, addressed the Council in opposition of re-zoning of 615 W. Truitt. His concerns were that due to the size of the property it would be difficult to maintain. Mr. Miller expressed concerns that it was never made clear exactly what type of business Mr. Ndizeye would be running. There would be an excess of machinery, forklifts and semi-trailers, that would be in operation at all hours that would clearly be audible to all the neighbors, and that this location is too residential for this type of business.

Charles Nzideye, 1329 Finney Street, spoke to the Council stating he has been trying to obtain this property for several years to consolidate his many locations and storage units into a single location. He felt that his business is no different than Kroger or other businesses in the city. His intention is not to lower property values, he lives in the area and has spoken with several residents who had no opposition to his business.

Jonathan Heiple, 2310 W. Altorfer, Peoria, attorney for Northwoods Community Church, the current property owners of 615 W. Truitt. He stated that his client had no objection to Mr. Ndizeye purchasing this property.

Motion Alderperson VanBruwaene, second Alderperson D. White, that the bills as presented be paid and the payrolls and transfers be approved, with the exception of invoices related to TIFF business 45-00-911 Project #18 and contingent upon submission of the correct address listed on the invoice.

Roll Call Vote was:

Ayes: Bredeman, Connor, Gehrig, Jenkins, Sharp VanBruwaene, D. White, T. White

Nays: None

Chairman declared motion carried.

MAYOR HUGHES:

None

Motion Alderperson D. White, second Alderperson Jenkins, that the Judicial agenda items be moved up to accommodate the audience members who were present to discuss this agenda item.

Motion Carried Via Voce vote.

JUDICIAL COMMITTEE:

Motion Alderperson D. White, second VanBruwaene, that the Council approve Ordinance 23- 17-12 an Ordinance amending the zoning map for the rezoning of the property at 615 Truitt from R-1 to C-3.

Roll Call Vote was:

Ayes: VanBruwaene

Nays: Bredeman, Connor, Gehrig, Jenkins Sharp, D. White, T. White

Chairman declared motion failed.

Motion Alderperson D. White, second Alderperson Sharp, that the Council refer the Ordinance prohibiting ground mounted solar in all zoning districts to the pian commission to hold a public hearing.

Roll call Vote was:

Ayes: Bredeman, Connor, Gehrig, Jenkins, Sharp VanBruwaene, D. White, T. White

Nays: None

Chairman declared motion carried.

FINANCE COMMITTEE:

Motion Alderperson VanBruwaene, second Alderperson Jenkins, that the Council approve the following people to attend the IML Conference to be held in Chicago, September 21-23, 2023: Alderperson Connor, Alderperson D. White, ED Director Beadles, Office Manager Passage. Roll Call Vote was:

Ayes: Bredeman, Connor, Gehrig, Jenkins, Sharp VanBruwaene, D. White, T. White

Nays: None

Chairman declared motion carried.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE:

Motion Alderperson Connor, second Alderperson Gehrig, that the Council approve an expenditure in the amount of $6,725.75 payable to E.A Lawson, for the purchase of booster pumps, parts and labor. Payable from – ARPA Funds.

Roll Call Vote was:

Ayes: Bredeman, Connor, Gehrig, Jenkins, Sharp VanBruwaene, D. White, T. White

Nays: None

Chairman declared motion carried.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE:

Motion Alderperson Jenkins, second Alderperson T. White, that the Council approve the Special Event Request with open containers, submitted by Amy Holocker, DBA Moon Tower for the use of the riverfront parking lot area between Pine and Walnut, on July 22, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. for a "Bluegrass Bash".

Roll Call Vote was:

Ayes: Bredeman, Connor, Gehrig, Jenkins, Sharp VanBruwaene, D. White, T. White

Nays: None

Chairman declared motion carried.

Motion Alderperson Jenkins, second Alderperson T. White, that the Council approve the request for live entertainment in the beer garden, as submitted by the American Legion, on July 30, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. for a "Sunday Funday".

Motion Carried Via Voce vote.

MAYOR HUGHES:

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training and Security Awareness Training was held for all elected officials.

Motion Alderperson Jenkins, second Alderperson D. White, to adjourn at 7:35 p.m.

Chairman Hughes declared the meeting adjourned.

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