Peoria Standard

City of Chillicothe City Council met Oct. 23.

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 October 23, 2023 at 7:00 P.M with Mayor Pro Tem Jeff Jenkins presiding and with proper notice having been posted.

Mayor Pro Tem Jeff Jenkins 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 Jeff Jenkins directed Clerk Byrnes to take roll.

Physically Present:

Mayor Pro Tem Jeff Jenkins

Treasurer B.L. Bredeman

Absent:

Mayor Michael Hughes

Alderpersons Present:

Barry Bredeman, Patricia Westerman-Connor Jeff Jenkins, Gary Sharp, Jacob VanBruwaene, Donald White, Timothy White

Alderpersons Absent:

Courtney Gehrig

Also Physically Present:

Office Manager Denise Passage

Police Chief Jeremy Cooper

Attorney Bill Streeter

Economic Development Director Amanda Beadles

City Engineer Dave Horton

Superintendent of Public Works Shawn Sutherland

Others Absent:

City Attorney Kevin Day

Chairman Jenkins declared a Quorum present.

The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on October 9, 2023 were presented. Motion Alderperson T. White, second Alderperson D. White, that the Council dispense with the reading of the Minutes of the October 9, 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. Shademakers Committee - 8/22/2023 & 9/19/2023

2. Police Commission -9/19/2023

3. Economic Development Committee - 10/10/2023

4. Finance Committee - 10/11/2023

Clerk Byrnes presented the following reports:

1. September Budget Report

2. September City Treasurers Report

I am in receipt of a thank you letter from Ace in the Hole, Inc. which reads, (see attached)

Motion Alderperson D. White, second Alderperson T. White, that the petitions and 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 Bredeman addressed the Council thanking the Mayor, and City Hall office staff for their presentation of City Government to the German students held at City Hall on October 5, 2023.

COUNCIL COMMITTEE COMMUNICATIONS:

Alderperson Connor announced to the Council that the DCEO Grant for Public Infrastructure will not be pursued at this time due to the City of Chillicothe being non-fundable due to low water rates.

ANYONE WITH BUSINESS CONCERNING CITY GOVERNMENT:

None

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

Roll Call Vote was:

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

Nays: None

Chairman declared motion carried.

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE:

Motion Alderperson Sharp, second Alderperson Bredeman, that the Council approve an expenditure of $4,939.76, payable to Core Main, for the replacement of the fire hydrant on Walnut and First. Payable from the ARPA funds.

Roll Call Vote was:

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

Nays: None

Chairman declared motion carried.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE:

Motion Alderperson Connor, second Alderperson VanBruwaene, that the Council approve the funding request as submitted by Three Sisters Park, for marketing the Spider Hill event, in the amount of $1,000.00. Payable from the Hotel/Motel funds.

Roll Call Vote was:

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

Nays: None

Chairman declared motion carried.

Alderperson Connor withdrew agenda item #2 Carriage Ride - Tarvin's Percheron as it will be addressed in agenda item number three.

Motion Alderperson Connor, second Alderperson Bredeman, that the Council move the Priority #1 General Fund EDC project Christmas Marketing/Tree Lighting for $6,000.00 as an approved project and approve an expenditure of $800.00 payable to Ted Tarvin for carriage rides on Saturday November 18, 2023, and an expenditure of $750.00 to Sunshine Tree Service for the trimming of the two evergreen trees in City Park and hanging the lights on the tree. Roll call Vote was:

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

Nays: None

Chairman declared motion carried.

FINANCE COMMITTEE:

Motion Alderperson VanBruwaene, second Alderperson T. White, that the Council approve the 2023 Tax Levy amount to be $832,008.92.

Roll Call Vote was:

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

Nays: None

Chairman declared motion carried.

Motion Alderperson VanBruwaene, second Alderperson D. White, that the Council approve an expenditure of $143,123.14, payable to IML Risk Management Association for the Annual City Insurance payment. Payable from the Tort Liability Account.

Roll Call Vote was:

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

Nays: None

Chairman declared motion carried.

Motion Alderperson T. White, second Alderperson VanBruwaene, that the Council approve Ordinance No. 23-10-17, an Ordinance amending the provisions regarding Cemetery Monument Foundation permit guidelines.

Roll Call Vote was:

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

Nays: None

Chairman declared motion carried.

Motion Alderperson T. White, second Alderperson D. White, that the Council accept the proposal from Green View Nursery in the amount of $2,700.00, for landscaping of the North Welcome Sign, payable from General Fund.

Roll Call Vote was:

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

Nays: None

Chairman declared motion carried.

Motion Alderperson T. White, second Alderperson Bredeman, that the Council approve an expenditure not to exceed $900.00, payable from General Fund, for the initial cost to create a Pollinator Garden at 1530 N. Second Street and direct the City Attorney, Mayor and City Staff to perform reasonable and prudent work to enter into an agreement with the Casting Club for the installation and maintenance of the Pollinator Garden at said address.

Roll Call Vote was:

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

Nays: None

Chairman declared motion carried.

Motion Alderperson T. White, second Alderperson VanBruwaene, that the Council approve an expenditure not to exceed $1,500.00, payable to Picket Fence for planting of Second Street planters for the holiday season. Payable from the General Fund.

Roll Call Vote was:

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

Nays: None

Chairman declared motion carried.

Motion Alderperson D. White, second Alderperson T. White, to adjourn at 7:20 p.m.

Chairman Jenkins declared the meeting adjourned.

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