Peoria Standard

Village of Bellevue Board of Trustees met Nov. 12.

Here is the agenda provided by the board:

I. CALL TO ORDER

The Mayor called the Village of Bellevue meeting to order at the Village Hall @ 6:00 p.m.

II. ROLL CALL

Present: Mayor Ross Pesch; Trustee Sandra Cooper; Trustee Paul Eichhorn; Trustee Aaron Lannert; Trustee Judith Wight; Trustee Leroy Wiseman; Attorney Lane Alster; Susan Pesch, Village Clerk; Theresa Johanson, Village Treasurer

III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

IV. CONSENT AGENDA

A. Approval of Regular Session Minutes – October 22, 2024.

B. Approval of Bills

Trustee Wight moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Trustee Eichhorn seconded the motion. Approved with the following roll call vote:

Yes: 6

No: 0

Abstain: 0

V. PUBLIC COMMENTS

Danielle Mullens commented that there is an aggressive dog at the corner of Anna Rd. and Closen Rd. The owner is unable to control the dog. The dog chased a child on the evening of Halloween. Mayor Pesch responded that he would contact PCAPS.

VI. ACTION ITEMS

A. Trustee Lannert moved to approve Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois Renewal for 2025. Trustee Wiseman seconded the motion. Approved with the following roll call vote:

Yes: 6

No: 0

Abstain: 0

B. Trustee Lannert moved to approve the amendment of the Liquor Ordinance by adding a Class A License and remove the Class B License. Trustee Wiseman seconded the motion. Approved with the following roll call vote:

Yes: 4

No: 2

Abstain: 0

C. Trustee Lannert moved to approve the MFT Budget 2025. Trustee Wight seconded the motion. Approved with the following roll call vote:

Yes: 6

No: 0

Abstain: 0

VILLAGE OF BELLEVUE

414 S. Main Street

Bellevue, IL 61604

Village Board Meeting

November 12, 2024 @ 6:00 p.m.

D. Trustee Lannert moved to approve the resolution for maintenance under the Illinois Highway Code. Trustee Wight seconded the motion. Approved with the following roll call vote:

Yes: 6

No: 0

Abstain: 0

E. Trustee Cooper moved to approve the Resolution Providing for the Appointment of Village Clerk. Trustee Wight seconded the motion. Trustee Lannert stated that he brought this up in previous meetings and it was not a personal attack. Approved with the following roll call vote:

Yes: 5

No: 0

Abstain: 1

F. Trustee Cooper moved to approve the President’s Appointment of Susan Pesch as Village Clerk. Trustee Wight seconded the motion. Approved with the following roll call vote:

Yes: 5

No: 0

Abstain: 1

G. Trustee Wight moved to approve the compensation of $21.35 hourly rate for the Village Clerk. Trustee Eichhorn seconded the motion. Approved with the following roll call vote:

Yes: 5

No: 0

Abstain: 1

VII. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION

A. Sheriff’s Report – Deputy Winder informed the Board members that the Sheriff’s Department will never contact anyone regarding outstanding warrants. There is a problem with scams.

B. Streets Superintendent and Maintenance Report – Mr. Wilson explained that TIF II funds could be used for sidewalks on Hi-Vue. There would be two phases. Board members talked about the bus issue on Hi-Vue. Decisions will have to be made whether to use TIF II funds for the work. Mayor Pesch asked for a show of hands to have Mr. Wilson proceed with the engineer. All Board members raised their hands. The cost would not come from taxpayer funds.

C. Zoning and Code Enforcement Report – Mr. Raible informed the Board members that he is working with Attorney Alster regarding a couple of houses.

D. Treasurer’s Report – Mrs. Johanson informed the Board that the Village has six outstanding tax payments for missed federal tax payments from 2021 and 2022 quarters. Two have been received for $5,000 for the interest and penalty. Mrs. Johanson explained that the Rebuild IL account had a zero balance. The funds were moved to MFT with a current balance of $219,000. The Rebuild IL portion of this amount is $130,000.

E. Mayor’s Report

1. TIF II - Board members discussed paying off the three outstanding notes.

2. Tax Levy - Mayor Pesch stated that the current tax levy is $31,500. The Board will approve the levy at the next meeting. The Board appropriated less. It is my recommendation to leave it at the same amount. Some projects will be funded by the Business District. The tax levy has been raised the last two years. Steve and Matt have completed projects that saved money for the Village. Mayor Pesch explained that the Board is thinking of the residents by not increasing the levy.

3. Disc golf – Trustee Lannert gave Board members information regarding plans for disc golf in the community. This would be residential friendly. Mr. Wilson stated that it would cost an estimated $20,000 to have it set up and completed with a 9-hole frisbee golf and a walking trail. Mayor Pesch asked if it could be done without the additional parcel. Board members discussed that it would be positive for the community.

4. Mayor Pesch stated that over the last three weeks, he received several calls from concerned residents regarding safety in the Village. Concerns were made about the current issues with speeding and not wanting to add UTV riding. The Village does not have the support from the Peoria County Sheriff’s Department regarding UTV permits. There are state statues to follow with inspections and compliance. Mayor Pesch asked Mr. Wilson if he was able to take on the task of inspections and compliance. Mr. Wilson stated that he cannot. It was stated that residents are afraid to voice their concerns in public due to retaliation from others. Board members discussed the safety issues in the community. Mayor Pesch asked each Board member for their opinion about proceeding with the discussion. Five Board members were opposed to proceeding with a public hearing and opposed to issuing UTV permits. Mayor Pesch explained that the Sheriff’s Department has been issued a zero tolerance for UTV and ATV riding within the Village. F. Trustee’s Report

1. Trustee Cooper

2. Trustee Eichhorn

3. Trustee Lannert – inquired about the sign for the parking lot. In the past, all sign purchases needed to be a Board decision and approved by the Board. Trustee Wight stated that she does not agree with the signs at the hall.

4. Trustee Wight

5. Trustee Wiseman

G. Attorney’s Report – Attorney Alster stated that he has court on Thursday. Demo cases would be in December.

VIII. ADJOURNMENT

Trustee Lannert moved to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Wight seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned by voice vote @ 7:15 p.m.

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