Peoria Standard

City of East Peoria City Council met Jan. 7.

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 December 17, 2024 be approved as printed.

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

Nays: None.

Mayor Kahl declared the motion carried.

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 and 2 as listed on the agenda for this meeting to be considered by omnibus vote.

Item Number 1 - Adoption of Resolution Number 2425-098 - Resolution to Approve Payment of the Schedule of Bills Listed on Schedule Number 16 in the amount of $1,014,004.35.

Item Number 2 - Adoption of Resolution Number 2425-093 on its Second Reading - Resolution Approving Annual Renewal of Software Maintenance & Support Services from Harris Computer Systems for the City’s Enterprise Software System.

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 and 2 listed on the Consent Agenda be hereby approved and adopted, the item numbered 2 having been read once by its 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 2425-098 - Resolution to Approve Payment of the Schedule of Bills Listed on Schedule Number 16 in the amount of $1,014,004.35. (Adopted by omnibus vote)

Item Number 2 - Adoption of Resolution Number 2425-093 on its Second Reading - Resolution Approving Annual Renewal of Software Maintenance & Support Services from Harris Computer Systems for the City’s Enterprise Software System. (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.

Motion by Commissioner Hill, seconded by Commissioner Decker; Mr. Mayor, I move you that Ordinance No. 4832 hereto attached, (AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 730 HIGH POINT LANE IN THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, TAZEWELL COUNTY, ILLINOIS.) - (Changing the Zoning Classification of Tract A of the Property to "R-1, One-Family Dwelling District" and Tract B and Tract C of the Property to "M-1, Manufacturing District, Limited") 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 Hill explained that this is a unique piece of property that is at the end of High Point Lane. Originally, this case was presented to the ZBA in April 2023, but the platting and subsequent recording didn’t occur until earlier this year in August. The result is a cell tower on a stand-alone parcel (to be zoned M-1), a new developable parcel with M-1 zoning – which is consistent with other zoning in the area, as well. Lastly, the existing homestead is to be zoned R-1 which permits 30’ feet of frontage on the right-of-way at the cul-de-sac. Both the homestead lot and the cell tower parcel have a recorded easement through the larger M-1 parcel as this is where the current gravel driveway exists today. Longer term, as that M-1 parcel is developed other access for the residential lot may be pursued. Both the developable M-1 parcel and the cell tower one are both eligible for rezoning as they are adjacent to other M-1 zoning. The R-1 parcel is eligible to be rezoned as it’s in excess of 25,000 square feet. At their meeting, the ZBA recommended approval 6-0 of the proposal upon plat approval.

Commissioner Sutherland inquired about the property and access to water and sewer to the property and septic systems.

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

Nays: None.

Mayor Kahl declared the motion carried.

Resolution No. 2425-095 by Commissioner Decker, seconded by Commissioner Mingus; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS that Resolution No. 2425- 095, hereto attached, a Resolution Approving Contract with Fehr Graham Engineering for Obtaining Channel Cross-Sections for Bridge Inspections for City Bridge and Culverts Structures Covered by the National Bridge Inspection Program, be approved. Mr. Mayor, I move you that this Resolution No. 2425- 095 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 services that will be completed. Each bridge that is part of the National Bridge Inspection Program needs to be inspected and obtain cross sections. He explained that there is one bridge, Fahey Hollow, which will need more often inspections than the others.

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

Nays: None.

Mayor Kahl declared the motion carried.

Resolution No. 2425-097 by Commissioner Mingus, seconded by Commissioner Decker; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS that Resolution No. 2425- 097, hereto attached, a Resolution Approving Settlement Agreement with BT-OH LLC for Acquiring Access Easement for New Police Station Project Site, be approved. Mr. Mayor, I move you that this Resolution No. 2425-097 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.

Agreement with UPS for access easement to the police station. The amount approves for up to $54,000. Mayor Kahl explained that UPS has agreed to maintain the easement.

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

Nays: None.

Mayor Kahl declared the motion carried.

Resolution No. 2425-096 by Commissioner Mingus, seconded by Commissioner Decker; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS that Resolution No. 2425- 096, hereto attached, a Resolution Approving a 1-Year Extension of the Mower and Loader Rental Agreements with Martin Tractor, Inc for 2025 for the Department of Tourism & Special Events, be approved. Mr. Mayor, I move you that this Resolution No. 2425-096 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 the city has leased four mowers and tractor for several years, and this resolution is for a one-year extension of the agreements. The cost is $2,450 for each of four mowers for the first 300 hours per year with an additional $10 per hour above the 300 hours per year and $2,450 for the tractor for the first 200 hours per year with an additional $25 per hour above the 200 hours per year.

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

Nays: None.

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 Sutherland commented on several properties being developed in the City that include a property where Kull Landscaping will be moving, the new police station, and a location where the Goodwill store will be moving.

Motion by Commissioner Sutherland, seconded by Commissioner Decker; Mr. Mayor, I move you that we adjourn until Tuesday evening, January 21, 2025 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 6:14 P.M.

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