Peoria Standard

City of Chillicothe City Council met Sept. 11.

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 September 11, 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:

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

Economic Development Director Amanda Beadles

Superintendent of Public Works Shawn Sutherland

Chairman Hughes declared a Quorum present.

The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on August 28, 2023 were presented. Motion Alderperson Jenkins, second Alderperson Gehrig, that the Council dispense with the reading of the Minutes of the August 28, 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 - 8/30/2023

2. Public Safety Committee - 9/5/2023

3. Public Works Committee – 9/6/2023

Clerk Byrnes presented the following reports:

1. City Collector's Report - 8/2023

2. Budget Report - 8/2023

3. City Treasurer's Report - 8/31/2023

Motion Alderperson Jenkins, second Alderperson D. White, 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 Connor informed the Council that she had received several compliments from residents on the GFL Voucher program. All 165 vouchers were issued to local residents.

COUNCIL COMMITTEE COMMUNICATIONS:

None

ANYONE WITH BUSINESS CONCERNING CITY GOVERNMENT:

None

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

Roll Call Vote was:

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

Nays: None

Chairman declared motion carried.

MAYOR HUGHES:

Motion Alderperson Jenkins, second Alderperson Bredeman, that the Council approve Resolution 23-09-05, a resolution with the Department of Transportation for the temporary closure of IL Route 29 from Hart Lane to Truitt Avenue and Truitt Avenue to Hart Lane on September 17, 2023 for a photoshoot and approve an expenditure not to exceed $3,500.00 payable to RoadSafe, for the detour and blocking of streets for the photoshoot. Payable from the General Fund EDC Department.

Discussion: Amanda Beadles, Economic Development Director addressed the Council explaining that professional photos were needed to pursue possible grants for future repairs to the viaduct. Present for the photoshoot will be vehicles from AMT, IVC School District, Fire District and a semi-truck. After discussion is was the consensus of the Council to amend the motion to increase the expenditure from $3,500.00 to $5,000.00.

Roll Call Vote was:

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

Nays: None

Chairman declared motion carried.

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE:

Motion Alderperson Sharp, second Alderperson D. White, that the Council approve Ordinance 23-09-14, an Ordinance for a fourth amendment to Riversound Annexation Agreement. Roll Call Vote was:

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

Nays: None

Chairman declared motion carried.

Motion Alderperson Sharp, second Alderperson Jenkins, that the Council authorize the City Engineer to review the Riversound Phase Seven Development plans.

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, Moontower, for the use of the Front Street parking lot area between Pine and Walnut, on Saturday September 30, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. for the Second Annual Riverfront Party Motion Carried Via Voce vote.

Motion Alderperson Jenkins, second Alderperson Sharp, that the Council refer to the City Attorney the property at 1007 Santa Fe Avenue, to take any and all necessary steps to deem the structure a dangerous building.

Roll Call Vote was:

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

Nays: None

Chairman declared motion carried.

JUDICIAL COMMITTEE:

Motion Alderperson D. White, second Alderperson T. White, that the Council approve Resolution No. 23-09-06, a Resolution regarding Solar Energy Systems.

Roll Call Vote was:

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

Nays: None

Chairman declared motion carried.

Motion Alderperson D. White, second Alderperson Jenkins, that the Council approve Ordinance 23-09-15, an Ordinance amending Chapter 94 Article V Bicycles and Play Vehicles of the City Code.

Roll Call Vote was:

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

Nays: None

Chairman declared motion carried.

Motion Alderperson D. White, second Alderperson Jenkins to adjourn at 7:29 p.m.

Chairman Hughes declared the meeting adjourned.

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