Peoria Standard

City of Pekin City Council met Sept. 4.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

Pledge of Allegiance 

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Burress.

Call to Order 

City Clerk, Ms. Sue McMillan, confirmed all Council Members were physically present and logged in except for Council Members Hislt and Onken.

Attendee Name	Organization	Title	Status	Arrived
Rick Hilst	City of Pekin	Council Member	Absent	-:-- PM
Karen Hohimer	City of Pekin	Mayor Pro Tem	Present	5:30 PM
Dave Nutter	City of Pekin	Council Member	Present	5:30 PM
Mary Burress	City of Pekin	Mayor	Present	5:30 PM
Lloyd Orrick	City of Pekin	Council Member	Present	5:30 PM
John P Abel	City of Pekin	Council Member	Present	5:30 PM
Chris Onken	City of Pekin	Council Member	Absent	-:-- PM

Approve Agenda 

RESULT: PASSED (UNANIMOUS) 

MOVER: Council Member Lloyd Orrick

SECONDER: Council Member Dave Nutter

AYES: 1st Alternate Mayor Pro Tem Abel, Mayor Burress, Council Member Nutter, Council Member Orrick, Mayor Pro Tem Hohimer

ABSENT: Council Member Chris Onken, Council Member Rick Hilst

Consent Agenda 

RESULT: PASSED (UNANIMOUS) 

MOVER: Council Member Lloyd Orrick

SECONDER: Council Member Dave Nutter

AYES: 1st Alternate Mayor Pro Tem Abel, Mayor Burress, Council Member Nutter, Council Member Orrick, Mayor Pro Tem Hohimer

ABSENT: Council Member Chris Onken, Council Member Rick Hilst

City Manager John Dossey explained that Head Start recently lost its facility in the school district due to a timeline issue. Given the essential services provided to individuals and families, it was crucial to collaborate with DCFS and the Fire Marshal to facilitate a transition to a new location. This process required meeting several special use requirements, and Head Start successfully navigated all necessary steps, meeting both state and city inspection standards. The organization is now prepared for the next phase.

4.1. Ordinance No. 4231-24/25 Approving a Special Use Request Submitted by Tazewell-Woodford Head Start for Property at 1010 El Camino Drive for Operation of a Nursery School (Case SU 2024-07) 

4.2. Ordinance No. 4232-24/25 Approving a Variance Request Submitted by Tazewell-Woodford Head Start for Property at 1010 El Camino Drive to Reduce the Playground Requirements (Case V 2024-14) 

4.3. Ordinance No. 4233-24/25 Approving a Special Use Request Submitted by Pastor Rick Hill on Behalf of Lighthouse Church of God for Property at 1010 El Camino Drive for Operation of a Church (Case SU 2024-08) 

Public Input 

No public input was received.

New Business 

Adjourn 

RESULT: PASSED (UNANIMOUS) 

MOVER: Council Member Lloyd Orrick

SECONDER: Council Member Dave Nutter

AYES: 1st Alternate Mayor Pro Tem Abel, Mayor Burress, Council Member Nutter, Council Member Orrick, Mayor Pro Tem Hohimer

ABSENT: Council Member Chris Onken, Council Member Rick Hilst

There being no further business to come to the Council a motion was made by Council Member Orrick seconded by Council Member Nutter to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried viva voice vote. Mayor Burress adjourned the meeting at 6:07 PM.

https://pekinil.portal.civicclerk.com/