Peoria Standard

City of East Peoria City Council met Oct. 15.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of East Peoria, Illinois was called to order by his Honor Mayor John P. Kahl presiding at 6:00 P.M. with proper notice having been given.

Upon the roll being called the following answered present: Mayor John P. Kahl, Commissioner Daniel S. Decker, Commissioner Mark E. Hill, Commissioner Seth D. Mingus, and Commissioner Michael L. Sutherland.

Absent: None.

The invocation was given by Commissioner Hill.

Mayor Kahl led the Council and the audience in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.

Motion by Commissioner Mingus, seconded by Commissioner Decker; Mr. Mayor, I move that the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on Regular Meeting held on October 1, 2024 and the minutes of the Special Meeting held on October 8, 2024 be approved as printed.

Yeas: Commissioner Decker, Hill, Mingus, Sutherland, and Mayor Kahl.

Nays: None.

Mayor Kahl declared the motion carried.

Proclamation by Mayor Kahl honoring Frank Borror. Mayor Kahl read the proclamation honoring Frank Borror and presented the proclamation to the Frank Borror’s family that were in attendance. Robert Cole from the East Peoria Historical Society presented a plaque for Mr. Borror’s contributions and presented a plaque to Mr. Borror’s family.

Mayor Kahl read the proclamation proclaiming November 1, 2024 as “Extra Mile Day” at length.

Mayor Kahl stated if there was anyone in the audience who wanted to speak on any items on the agenda to come to the podium and state the matter or matters to be discussed. There was no response.

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS BY OMNIBUS VOTE:

Mayor Kahl asked if any Commissioner wished to remove any items from the Consent Agenda for discussion. There was no response.

Motion by Commissioner Hill, seconded by Commissioner Decker; Mr. Mayor, I move to adopt a consent agenda consisting of items numbered 1 through 4 as listed on the agenda for this meeting to be considered by omnibus vote.

Item Number 1 - Adoption of Resolution Number 2425-073 - Resolution to Approve Payment of the Schedule of Bills Listed on Schedule Number 11 in the amount of $1,758,618.16.

Item Number 2 - Adoption of Resolution Number 2425-063 on its Second Reading - Resolution Approving and Accepting Proposal from Commercial Irrigation Inc. for the EastSide Centre Water Irrigation Main Line Rerouting Project.

Item Number 3 - Adoption of Resolution Number 2425-066 on its Second Reading - A Resolution Authorizing the City of East Peoria to Enter into Joint Funding Agreement with IDOT for the East Washington Reconstruction Improvement Project and Related Funding Appropriation.

Item Number 4 - Adoption of Resolution Number 2425-067 on its Second Reading - A Resolution Authorizing the City of East Peoria to Allocate Rebuild Illinois Bond Funds for the Local Portion of Funds Required for the East Washington Reconstruction Improvement Project.

Yeas: Commissioners Decker, Hill, Mingus, Sutherland, and Mayor Kahl.

Nays: None.

Mayor Kahl declared the motion carried.

Motion by Commissioner Hill, seconded by Commissioner Mingus; Mr. Mayor, I move you that Items numbered 1 through 4 listed on the Consent Agenda be hereby approved and adopted, the items numbered 2 through 4 having been read once by their title and having laid on the table for no less than one week for public inspection be adopted as presented.

Item Number 1 - Adoption of Resolution Number 2425-073 - Resolution to Approve Payment of the Schedule of Bills Listed on Schedule Number 11 in the amount of $1,758,618.16. (Adopted by omnibus vote)

Item Number 2 - Adoption of Resolution Number 2425-063 on its Second Reading - Resolution Approving and Accepting Proposal from Commercial Irrigation Inc. for the EastSide Centre Water Irrigation Main Line Rerouting Project. (Adopted by omnibus vote)

Item Number 3 - Adoption of Resolution Number 2425-066 on its Second Reading - A Resolution Authorizing the City of East Peoria to Enter into Joint Funding Agreement with IDOT for the East Washington Reconstruction Improvement Project and Related Funding Appropriation. (Adopted by omnibus vote)

Item Number 4 - Adoption of Resolution Number 2425-067 on its Second Reading - A Resolution Authorizing the City of East Peoria to Allocate Rebuild Illinois Bond Funds for the Local Portion of Funds Required for the East Washington Reconstruction Improvement Project. (Adopted by omnibus vote)

Yeas: Commissioners Decker, Hill, Mingus, Sutherland, and Mayor Kahl.

Nays: None.

Mayor Kahl declared the motion carried and the items adopted by omnibus vote designation. Mayor Kahl explained that the Ordinance 4815 has been pulled from the agenda.

Resolution No. 2425-072 by Commissioner Hill; RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SELLING PROCESS FOR CITY-OWNED SURPLUS REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 545 BLOOMINGTON ROAD AND AT THE CORNER OF MAIN STREET AND WASHINGTON STREET (101 SOUTH MAIN STREET) IN EAST PEORIA

WHEREAS, the City has acquired title to a parcel of real estate located at 545 Bloomington Road within the City of East Peoria through the abandonment provisions of the “Unsafe Property” Division of Article 11 of the Illinois Municipal Code (65 ILCS 5/11-31-1, et seq.), and this parcel is legally described in Exhibit A-1 and depicted in Exhibit A-2, attached hereto and incorporated by reference (hereinafter the “Parcel 1”); and

WHEREAS, the City owns the parcel of real estate located at the south corner of the Main Street and Washington Street intersection (101 S. Main Street) within the City of East Peoria, and this parcel is legally described in Exhibit B-1 and depicted in Exhibit B-2, attached hereto and incorporated by reference (hereinafter the “Parcel 2”) (Parcel 1 and Parcel 2 hereafter collectively the “Property”); and

WHEREAS, the City has determined that Parcel 1 and Parcel 2 are surplus public real estate owned by the City, and the City considers both Parcel 1 and Parcel 2 to be excess property of the City and unnecessary for City use or City purposes; and

WHEREAS, the City seeks to sell the Property pursuant to the process set forth under Section 11- 76-4.1 of the Illinois Municipal Code (65 ILCS 5/11-76-4.1), which provides for the appraisal of the Property by a certified or licensed appraiser and then the sale of the Property by City Officials, by a local licensed real estate agency, or by public auction for no less than 80% of the appraised value; and

WHEREAS, Parcel 1 and Parcel 2 are further described by the parcels’ current zoning classification, size, and use respectively in Exhibit A-1 and Exhibit B-1; and

WHEREAS, the City Council hereby finds that it is in the best interests of the City to sell the Property such that the Property can be developed and put to use by an interested purchasing party;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, TAZEWELL COUNTY, ILLINOIS, THAT:

Section 1. The above recitations are found to be true and correct.

Section 2. The Property (being Parcel 1 and Parcel 2), after obtaining an appraisal of each parcel comprising the Property by a certified or licensed appraiser, is hereby directed to be sold by any process set forth under Section 11-76-4.1 of the Illinois Municipal Code for no less than 80% of the appraised value.

Section 3. City Officials are hereby authorized to execute any documents necessary to initiate the sale or transfer of the Property and to negotiate the terms of such sale or transfer of the Property to an interested purchasing party. The terms of such sale or transfer of the Property shall include payment by the purchasing party of the City’s costs, including, but not limited to, the cost of the appraisal and title policy (if requested by buyer), recording fees, and City attorneys’ fees in the amount of five hundred dollars ($500.00); together with the standard real estate agent commission rate if listed by a local real estate agency.

Section 4. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish this Resolution, and any exhibits attached hereto (excluding Exhibit A-2 and Exhibit B-2) immediately upon the passage of this Resolution by the City Council in a daily or weekly newspaper circulated in the City of East Peoria.

Section 5. City Officials, in their discretion, are hereby authorized to withdraw the Property from the sale or transfer process for any reason they deem necessary or appropriate.

Motion by Commissioner Hill, seconded by Commissioner Mingus; Mr. Mayor, I move that Resolution No. 2425-072 be adopted as presented.

Commissioner Hill commented on the sale of the properties, and by selling the properties, it ensures others can use them. Recently, the City acquired a long-time troubled property at 545 Bloomington Road (01-01- 34-309-027) through judicial deed. The property still has a home on it that requires quite a bit of work; but, the existence of a structure typically garners a better price than a vacant lot, and there are always parties interested in house rehabilitation. In addition, the City also intends to sell the former bell tower property at the corner of Main & Washington (01-01-33-304-002). As a stand-alone parcel, it does not have much development potential. However, an adjacent property owner can maximize its value and incorporate it into a larger development.

Yeas: Commissioners Decker, Hill, Mingus, Sutherland, and Mayor Kahl.

Nays: None.

Mayor Kahl declared the motion carried and Resolution No. 2425-072 be duly adopted as presented.

Resolution No. 2425-069 by Commissioner Decker, seconded by Commissioner Mingus; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS that Resolution No. 2425- 069, hereto attached, a Resolution Authorizing the City of East Peoria to Enter into Joint Funding Agreement with IDOT for the Riverside Drive and Camp Street Intersection Reconstruction Project and Related Funding Appropriation, be approved. Mr. Mayor, I move you that this Resolution No. 2425-069 be accepted on its first reading as read by its title, and be laid on the table for no less than one week for public inspection.

Commissioner Decker commented on the intersection needing to be replaced. The city’s portion is $1,082,000. The City is working with the Illinois Department of Transportation and Tri-County Regional Planning Commission with Federal Surface Transportation Urban funds. Commissioner Decker explained that the next resolution is authorizing the City to allocate Rebuild Illinois Bond Funds to be used for the project.

Yeas: Commissioners Decker, Hill, Mingus, Sutherland, and Mayor Kahl.

Nays: None.

Mayor Kahl declared the motion carried.

Resolution No. 2425-070 by Commissioner Decker, seconded by Commissioner Mingus; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS that Resolution No. 2425- 070, hereto attached, a Resolution Authorizing the City of East Peoria to Allocate Rebuild Illinois Bond Funds for the Local Portion of Funds Required for the Riverside Drive and Camp Street Intersection Reconstruction Project, be approved. Mr. Mayor, I move you that this Resolution No. 2425-070 be accepted on its first reading as read by its title, and be laid on the table for no less than one week for public inspection.

Commissioner Decker explained that he looks forward to getting this project done. Commissioner Sutherland explained that he does not think that there is enough funding for streets projects. He explained that projects are being done without the City raising taxes. Commissioner Sutherland gave the streets department kudos for completing projects.

Yeas: Commissioners Decker, Hill, Mingus, Sutherland, and Mayor Kahl.

Nays: None.

Mayor Kahl declared the motion carried.

Resolution No. 2425-068 by Commissioner Mingus, seconded by Commissioner Decker; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS that Resolution No. 2425- 068, hereto attached, a Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and the County of Tazewell for Animal and Rabies Control Services, be approved. Mr. Mayor, I move you that this Resolution No. 2425-068 be accepted on its first reading as read by its title, and be laid on the table for no less than one week for public inspection.

Commissioner Mingus explained that this is an annual contract, and the total costs are $34,409.16 for the 2025 calendar year.

Yeas: Commissioners Decker, Hill, Mingus, Sutherland, and Mayor Kahl.

Nays: None.

Mayor Kahl declared the motion carried.

Resolution No. 2425-071 by Commissioner Mingus, seconded by Commissioner Decker; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS that Resolution No. 2425- 071, hereto attached, a Resolution Accepting and Approving the Low Bids from Krumholz Brothers Landscaping Inc. and Tazewell County Asphalt Co. Inc. and Approving Engineering Services for Eastside Centre Main Parking Lot Trench Drain Project, be approved. Mr. Mayor, I move you that this Resolution No. 2425-071 be accepted on its first reading as read by its title, and be laid on the table for no less than one week for public inspection.

Commissioner Mingus commented on the Eastside Centre Main Parking Lot Trench Drain Project and location of the trench. It is a ground water issue that is causing issues with the paved portion of the main parking lot.

Mayor Kahl explained that the water table is high in the area, and the parking lot was recently repaved. There were white areas on the pavement and water coming up from the ground. A trench drain was proposed to collect the water under the pavement and move the water to the storm sewer run offs. There was discussion regarding a similar thing being done on the soccer field parking lot.

Commissioner Sutherland commented on a possible issue with water potentially being trapped between blue clay and sand. He thinks the city can handle the job in-house, and therefore, he will be voting no.

Yeas: Commissioners Decker, Hill, Mingus, Sutherland, and Mayor Kahl.

Nays: Commissioner Sutherland.

Mayor Kahl declared the motion carried.

Mayor Kahl stated if there was anyone in the audience who wanted to speak on any items not on the agenda to come to the podium state the matter or matters to be discussed. There was no response.

Mayor Kahl then asked for comments from Council.

Commissioner Decker commented on cleanup week running a little behind. People have asked about brush pickup. Please reach out if you believe that your pickup has been missed. Mayor Kahl believes that the pickup may be wrapped up by Wednesday.

Commissioner Hill explained that the deadline for the Beautification Commission’s Fall Decorating and Halloween Decorating Contest is October 16, 2024 by 11:59 pm.

Commissioner Sutherland commented on the watermain repair that effected Indian Circle. He explained that some residents feel that they did not receive notice. Commissioner Sutherland explained that there is a place on the City’s website that someone can sign up for Code Red to receive notifications in your area. You can come down to City Hall to sign up if you need assistance. He commented on a citizen using foul language to a subcontractor and employees and that being unacceptable. Commissioner Sutherland explained that he wants to bring up term limits for elected officials at the next City Council meeting for a first reading. He commented on possible ways to receive public comments regarding the item. He explained that there could be a question potentially on the ballot in April 2025 if voted on by the City Council. He thinks that it needs to be presented to the public, and it would need to be done by mid-January to be on the ballot for April 2025.

Mayor Kahl explained that open burning began today. He asked residents to pay attention to the City’s website, because, depending on weather conditions, it open burning could be cancelled. He also asked residents to follow the rules and guidelines for open burning. There was an inquiry about open burning on Halloween. Mayor Kahl explained that the City does not allow open burning during holidays and that he would need to check with the Fire Chief about Halloween. The Cops and Rodders Trunk-or-Treat event is coming up Friday, October 18 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the Bass Pro Shops parking lot. This Thursday, October 17 is an open house for the City’s comprehensive plan beginning at 4:00 pm. Halloween Trick-or Treating hours run from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Motion by Commissioner Sutherland, seconded by Commissioner Mingus; Mr. Mayor, I move you that we adjourn until Tuesday evening, November 5, 2024 at 6:00 P.M.

Yeas: Commissioners Decker, Hill, Mingus, Sutherland, and Mayor Kahl.

Nays: None

Mayor Kahl declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 6:40 P.M.

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