Peoria Standard

City of Chillicothe City Council met Feb. 12.

Here is the agenda 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 February 12, 2024 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 M. Byrnes

Alderpersons Present:

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

Alderpersons Absent: None

Also Physically Present:

Office Manager Denise Passage

Police Chief Jeremy Cooper

City Attorney Kevin Day

Attorney William Streeter

City Engineer Dave Horton

Superintendent of Public Works Shawn Sutherland

Absent: Economic Development Director Amanda Beadles

Chairman Hughes declared a Quorum present.

The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on January 22, 2024 were presented. Motion Alderperson Jenkins, second Alderperson D. White, that the Council dispense with the reading of the Minutes of the January 22, 2024 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. Human Resources Committee - 11/6/2023 & 11/30/2023

2. Marketing & Tourism Commission – 1/22/2024 & 2/5/2024

3. Economic Development Committee - 1/23/2024

4. Judicial Committee - 1/24/2024

Clerk Byrnes presented the following reports:

1. City Collector's Report - 1/2024

2. Budget Report - 1/2024

REMINDER: As of February 1, 2024 Statement of Economic Interest Statement reminders have been sent to your email and available to complete online. Completed statements are due May 1, 2024. Any statement filed after May 1, 2024 will be considered late and subject to a late fee.

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: None

COUNCIL COMMITTEE COMMUNICATIONS:

City Attorney Kevin Day gave an overview of the Bodywork Establishment Ordinance, this will be referred to the next Plan Commission meeting to be held on March 5, 2024

ANYONE WITH BUSINESS CONCERNING CITY GOVERNMENT:

Interim Fire Chief Jim Benisch introduced himself to the Council, and explained the Fire District was undergoing major reconstructing and the Council would be updated as changes are made.

MAYOR HUGHES:

Mayor Hughes announced that the Gas Aggregation Contact had been signed, it is a 36 month contract.

Motion Alderperson VanBruwaene, second Alderperson T. 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.

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE:

Alderperson Sharp announced that the 2024 Yard Waste Drop-off Schedule was in the Council Agenda Packet and opening day will be March 20, 2024 (weather permitting).

Motion Alderperson Sharp, second Alderperson Bredeman, that the Council approve the priority one Road and Bridge Project Truck (pickup)/plow as an approved project and approve an expenditure in the amount of $56,793.00, payable to Bob Ridings, Inc. Payable from the Road & Bridge Fund.

Discussion: Superintendent Shawn Sutherland give a brief explanation of the need for the additional truck purchase.

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 VanBruwaene, that the Council approve an expenditure of $4,500.00, payable to New View for recovering of the boat dock. Payable from the TIF Business Account.

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 VanBruwaene, that the Council waive the bid process for the water valve replacement along Fourth Street and approve an expenditure not to exceed $75,000.00. Payable to Walker Excavating and Midwest Engineering. Payable from the Road & Bridge Fund.

Discussion: City Engineer Dave Horton gave a lengthy explanation to the Council on the valve replacement process.

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 D. White, that the Council approve the vacant land sales contract between Murphy's U Store It, LLC, in the amount of $80,000.00 and authorize the Mayor to sign necessary paperwork to purchase the property, located on Bradley Avenue. Payable from drainage grant funds and Road & Bridge.

Roll Call Vote was:

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

Nays: None

Chairman declared motion carried

Alderperson Connor announced she would be withdrawing the Façade Agenda Item and will bring it back to Council at a future meeting.

Motion Alderperson D. White, second Alderperson Jenkins, to adjourn at 7:27 p.m.

Chairman Hughes declared the meeting adjourned.

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