Peoria Standard

Peoria County Board met Jan. 11.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

Attendance

Present:

Members: Jennifer Groves Allison, Eden Blair, Brandy Bryant, Camille Coates, Jimmy Dillon, Betty Duncan, Nathan Hoerr, Daniel Kelch, Danny Phelan, Rob Reneau, Steve Rieker, Paul Rosenbohm, Terrence Ruhland, Phil Salzer, Sharon Williams, Matt Windish

Absent:

Members: Linda Daley, Brian Elsasser

CALL TO ORDER

MOMENT OF SILENCE

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL BY THE COUNTY CLERK

I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Member Salzer moved to approve the December 14, 2023, minutes and Member

Rosenbohm seconded. The minutes were approved by a unanimous roll call vote of 16 ayes.

II. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

A. A presentation by American Legion Post #2 of a Certificate of Appreciation to Peoria County Facilities

III. CITIZENS' REMARKS

Rebecca Huskins and Nate Huskins both from Huskins Properties STR, came to speak about #ZBA-2023-0057 and opted to wait to speak during the discussion of that petition.

IV. CONSENT AGENDA

C1. Monthly Treasurer's Report

C2. The Finance Department's report of expenditures from Accounts Payable system is accessible at www.peoriacounty.gov/199/Transparency-Portal.

C3. Monthly Delinquent Taxes - December 2023

C4. Approval of FY2024 Legislative Initiatives

C5. Approval of FFY2020 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) for development of the Tenth Judicial Circuit Transportation Assistance Program

C6. Approval of SFY2024 IDHS Grant to be used for supervised visitations at the Peoria County Visitation Center

C7. Approval of FFY2023 Adult Treatment Court Discretionary Grant Program Subrecipient Agreement with AOIC

C8. Approval of contract with Reconnect for a mobile app and case management platform to enhance Problem-Solving Court Services

C9. Approval of an amendment to Appendix A, Building Permit Fee Schedule, of Chapter 12, Building and Property Maintenance Code

C10. Chairman Appointments

Member Williams moved to approve the Consent Agenda and Member Blair seconded. The Consent Agenda was approved by a unanimous roll call vote of 16 ayes.

V. ZONING ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTIONS

1. Case #ZBA-2023-060, Petition of Tracy J. Weinzerl

Member Rosenbohm moved to approve the petition and Member Duncan seconded. Member Rosenbohm explained the petitioner would like to demolish the family home that has been there for 65 years and build a new one, which is why the zoning needs to be changed. The petition was approved by a unanimous roll call vote of 16 ayes.

2. Case #ZBA-2023-057, Petition of Huskins Properties, LLC

Member Rosenbohm moved to approve the petition and Member Williams seconded. Member Rosenbohm reported this was just another petition for an Airbnb like they have been doing and there is nothing out of the ordinary regarding this petition. Chairman Dillon asked if the petitioners would like to speak. The petitioners declined. The petition was approved by a unanimous roll call vote of 16 ayes.

VI. MISCELLANEOUS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Member Kelch mentioned the Peoria County Highway Department did a great job clearing the roads ahead of the township people going out.

Chairman Dillon commented the roads were very good even in the City this go-around, and everyone did an exceptional job. He mentioned it was nice of some local businesses to offer free lunch and breakfast to the road crews. He noted that Amy McLaren, County Engineer, has a great team.

Member Duncan wished Member Bryant and Member Blair Happy upcoming Birthdays.

Member Salzer recognized Veteran, Gary Hall, for his service and contributions to Peoria County.

Chairman Dillon thanked Mr. Hall again for his service.

Scott Sorrel, County Administrator, noted that due to weather conditions, the legislative breakfast that is scheduled for tomorrow has been changed from in-person to virtual. He explained the link for that virtual meeting will be in their county emails. He remarked the virtual doors open at 7:30 am and the program begins at 7:45 am.

Chairman Dillon remarked that Nick Ruybalid, Communications Coordinator, might want to check this meeting for the record books.

VII. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business before the Board, the Chairman announced the meeting was adjourned.

https://www.peoriacounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01112024-1552