Peoria Standard

City of Chillicothe City Council met Nov. 25.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on November 11, 2024 were presented. Motion Alderperson Jenkins, second Alderperson D. White, that the Council dispense with the reading of the Minutes of the November 11, 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. Police Commission - 10/15/2024

2. Marketing & Tourism Commission - 11/4/2024

3. Economic Development Committee - 11/12/2024

4. Finance Committee - 11/13/2024

5. Cemetery & Parks Committee - 11/19/2024

6. Public Works Committee - 11/20/2024

Communications by the Clerk:

1. 2nd Quarter Budget Review

2. City Engineer's Report - 11/20/2024

I am in receipt of a letter from Darlene Kumpf, President of Community Needs Agency which reads: (See attached)

This will be addressed under Finance Committee Chairman Don White's last agenda item.

Motion Alderperson D. White, second Alderperson Jenkins, 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:

Alderperson Connor read a statement prepared by EDC Director Amanda Beadles regarding the success of the Nikolausmarkt which was held November 22nd and 23, 2024. (See attached)

Alderpersons Bredeman, Jenkins and Connor as well as Mayor Hughes all commented on the positive feedback they had received from the community on the City Park stage decorations, Tree Lighting, 5k race, carriage rides and the Nikolausmarkt. Alderperson Bredeman acknowledged B.L. Bredeman, the City Treasurer on his recent 94th birthday. Alderperson Sharp informed the Council he had received a call from a concerned resident of a potential wind farm being considered in the county.

COUNCIL COMMITTEE COMMUNICATION:

None

ANYONE WITH BUSINESS CONCERNING CITY GOVERNMENT:

None

Motion Alderperson D. White, second Alderperson Jenkins, that the bills as presented be paid and the payrolls and transfers be approved.

Roll Call Vote was:

Ayes: Bredeman, Connor, Jenkins, Sharp, D. White,

Nays: None

Chairman declared motion carried.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE:

Motion Alderperson Connor, second Alderperson Jenkins, that the Council approve an expenditure of $2,500.00, payable to Greater Peoria Economic Development Council for the 2024-2025 membership dues investment. Payable from the General Fund EDC.

Discussion: EDC Director Beadles informed the Council that this is a yearly budgeted item, they provide a great deal of teaching and resources as a benefit to the City of Chillicothe.

Roll Call Vote was:

Ayes: Bredeman, Connor, Jenkins, Sharp, D. White

Nays: None

Chairman declared motion carried.

Motion Alderperson Connor, second Alderperson D. White, that the Council approve the commitment of $386,648.00 of ARPA funds for the Bradley Drainage Project.

Roll Call Vote was:

Ayes: Bredeman, Connor, Jenkins, Sharp, D. White

Nays: None

Chairman declared motion carried.

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE:

Motion Alderperson Sharp, second Alderperson Bredeman, that the Council approve an expenditure of $123,079.92, payable to Advanced Asphalt for the 2024-2025 paving improvements. Payable from the Road & Bridge Fund, Priority One Road & Bridge Project Overlay/Curb Improvement.

Note: The paving improvements went over by $4,645.20, some of the full depth patching areas needed more asphalt than anticipated and the service drive and alley also required a few more tons of asphalt.

Roll Call Vote was:

Ayes: Bredeman, Connor, Jenkins, Sharp, D. White

Nays: None

Chairman declared motion carried.

Motion Alderperson Sharp, second Alderperson D. White, that the Council accept and award

Base Bid #1 and Base Bid # 2 for the Bradley Drainage Project to G.A. Rich and Sons.

Base Bid #1 $603,371.00

Base Bid # 2 $283,777.00

Roll Call Vote was:

Ayes: Bredeman, Connor, Jenkins, Sharp, D. White

Nays: None

Chairman declared motion carried.

Motion Alderperson Sharp, second Alderperson Bredeman, that the Council approve an expenditure of $1,149.98, payable to Northern Tool for the purchase of a 95-gallon diesel fuel tank for the Public Works Department. Payable from the Road & Bridge Fund.

Roll Call Vote was:

Ayes: Bredeman, Connor, Jenkins, Sharp, D. White

Nays: None

Chairman declared motion carried.

Motion Alderperson Sharp, second Alderperson Jenkins, that the council approve the Priority One Road & Bridge Project - Skid Steer Attachment in the amount of $10,000.00 as an approved project for fiscal year 24-25

Roll Call Vote was:

Ayes: Bredeman, Connor, Jenkins, Sharp, D. White

Nays: None

Chairman declared motion carried.

Motion Alderperson Sharp, second Alderperson Bredeman, that the Council approve an expenditure of $6,482.00, payable to German Bliss for the purchase of a 96-inch snow pusher and a set of 60-inch pallet forks for the Skid Steer. Payable from the Road & Bridge Fund - Priority One Project Skid Steer attachment.

Roll Call Vote was:

Ayes: Bredeman, Connor, Jenkins, Sharp, D. White

Nays: None

Chairman declared motion carried.

FINANCE COMMITTEE:

Motion Alderperson D. White, second Alderperson Jenkins, that the Council approve Ordinance No. 24-11-30 an Ordinance for Tax Levy and Assessment of taxes for the City's fiscal year beginning May 1, 2024 and ending April 30, 2025 in the amount of $872,777.44.

Roll Call Vote was:

Ayes: Bredeman, Connor, Jenkins, Sharp, D. White

Nays: None

Chairman declared motion carried.

Motion Alderperson D. White, second Alderperson Sharp, that the Council approve an expenditure of $22,646.40, payable to Keach Architectural for services performed for schematic design/early design development for City Hall. Payable from the TIF Business Account. Roll Call Vote was:

Roll Call Vote was:

Ayes: Bredeman, Connor, Jenkins, Sharp, D. White

Nays: None

Chairman declared motion carried.

Motion Alderperson D. White, second Alderperson Jenkins, that the Council approve a Christmas bonus of $200.00 for full-time and part-time active employees and $75.00 for seasonal employees. Payable from the General Fund, Water/Sewer Fund and Road & Bridge Fund.

Roll Call Vote was:

Ayes: Bredeman, Connor, Jenkins, Sharp, D. White

Nays: None

Chairman declared motion carried.

Motion Alderperson D. White, second Alderperson Jenkins, that the Council approve the $1,000.00 donation request from Darlene Kumpf, for the Community Needs Agency Christmas Basket Campaign. Payable from the General Fund.

Roll Call Vote was:

Ayes: Bredeman, Connor, Jenkins, Sharp, D. White

Nays: None

Chairman declared motion carried.

Motion Alderperson Jenkins, second Alderperson D. White, to adjourn at 7:18 p.m.

Mayor Hughes declared the meeting adjourned.

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