Peoria Standard

City of East Peoria City Council met Jan. 21.

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 Mark E. Hill (via electronic attendance), Commissioner Seth D. Mingus, and Commissioner Michael L. Sutherland. Absent: Commissioner Daniel S. Decker.

REQUEST BY COMMISSIONER HILL FOR ELECTRONIC ATTENDANCE

After having established that a quorum was physically present, Mayor Kahl explained that a notice was received by Commissioner Mark Hill requesting permission to electronically attend the meeting in accordance with the rules established by City Code Section 1-2-2.6. Commissioner Hill will be authorized to attend the meeting electronically unless a motion objecting to his electronic attendance is made, seconded, and approved by a majority of the members of the City Council physically present at this meeting. If no such motion is made and seconded, then the request by Commissioner Hill to attend electronically shall be deemed approved by the City Council and Commissioner Hill will be declared as present.

The invocation was given by Mayor Kahl.

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

Motion by Commissioner Mingus, seconded by Commissioner Sutherland; Mr. Mayor, I move that the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on January 7, 2025 be approved as printed. Yeas: Commissioner 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 Mingus, seconded by Commissioner Sutherland; Mr. Mayor, I move to adopt a consent agenda consisting of items numbered 1 through 5 as listed on the agenda for this meeting to be considered by omnibus vote.

Item Number 1 - Adoption of Resolution Number 2425-103 - Resolution to Approve Payment of the Schedule of Bills Listed on Schedule Number 17 in the amount of $1,918,172.34.

Item Number 2 - Adoption of Ordinance Number 4832 on its Second Reading - (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")

Item Number 3 - Adoption of Resolution Number 2425-095 on its Second Reading - 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.

Item Number 4 - Adoption of Resolution Number 2425-097 on its Second Reading - Resolution Approving Settlement Agreement with BT-OH LLC for Acquiring Access Easement for New Police Station Project Site.

Item Number 5 - Adoption of Resolution 2425-096 on its Second Reading - 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.

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

Nays: None.

Mayor Kahl declared the motion carried.

Motion by Commissioner Mingus, seconded by Commissioner Sutherland; Mr. Mayor, I move you that Items numbered 1 through 5 listed on the Consent Agenda be hereby approved and adopted, the items numbered 2 through 5 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 2425-103 - Resolution to Approve Payment of the Schedule of Bills Listed on Schedule Number 17 in the amount of $1,918,172.34. (Adopted by omnibus vote)

Item Number 2 - Adoption of Ordinance Number 4832 on its Second Reading - (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"). (Adopted by omnibus vote)

Item Number 3 - Adoption of Resolution Number 2425-095 on its Second Reading - 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. (Adopted by omnibus vote)

Item Number 4 - Adoption of Resolution Number 2425-097 on its Second Reading - Resolution Approving Settlement Agreement with BT-OH LLC for Acquiring Access Easement for New Police Station Project Site. (Adopted by omnibus vote)

Item Number 5 - Adoption of Resolution 2425-096 on its Second Reading - 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. (Adopted by omnibus vote)

Yeas: Commissioners 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 Mingus, seconded by Commissioner Sutherland; Mr. Mayor, I move you that Ordinance No. 4833 hereto attached, (AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL USE FOR AN ACCESSORY STRUCTURE ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 106 OAKDALE ROAD IN THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, TAZEWELL COUNTY, ILLINOIS) 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.

The petition is for a Special Use to allow an accessory structure on a recently combined lot. The desire from the property owner is to be able to house his RV along with other items. Staff supports the goal of housing the RV indoors but has some concerns with the proposal as it’s seeking a pole barn-type building, that’s taller than any surrounding home as well as being much larger – over 2,600 square. It also requires a Special Use because it adds a third accessory structure to the property and far exceeds the total amount of square footage permitted by code for accessory structures.

At their meeting, the ZBA recommended approval 4-0 of the proposal with the following conditions: the driveway be paved from the street to the building as per the petitioner’s proposal and the façade be something other than sheet metal. The board felt the property owner addressed concerns about the size by placing the building back behind the front of both his residence and the neighbor to the north. No neighbors appeared or submitted concerns about the project.

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

Nays: None.

Mayor Kahl declared the motion carried.

Motion by Commissioner Mingus, seconded by Commissioner Sutherland; Mr. Mayor, I move you that Ordinance No. 4834 hereto attached, (AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE ILLINOIS COMPTROLLER FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE LOCAL DEBT RECOVERY PROGRAM) be read at length by the Clerk, and that said Ordinance No. 4834 be accepted on its first reading, and be hereby adopted as presented.

The City clerk read the ordinance at length. City Attorney Scott Brunton explained that the program is offered by the Comptroller’s Office to pull money for the City that is due to that person if money is owed to the City by that individual. The amounts are taken out and sent to the City. There is also a small fee taken by the Comptroller’s Office. The will help the City to better and more effectively collect fines.

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

Nays: None.

Mayor Kahl declared the motion carried and Ordinance No. 4834 to be duly adopted as presented.

Resolution No. 2425-099 by Commissioner Mingus, seconded by Commissioner Sutherland; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS that Resolution No. 2425- 099, hereto attached, a Resolution Authorizing Payment of $40,000 to Fon du Lac Park District for Use of Park Property and Security Detail for 2024 Festival of Lights Winter Wonderland Lighted Display, be approved. Mr. Mayor, I move you that this Resolution No. 2425-099 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.

Mayor Kahl explained that the use of park begins in November and runs into January. This resolution is for use of the park and security detail.

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

Nays: None.

Mayor Kahl declared the motion carried.

Resolution No. 2425-102 by Commissioner Mingus, seconded by Commissioner Sutherland; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS that Resolution No. 2425- 102, hereto attached, a Resolution Approving Purchase of Backstop Padding for Eastside Centre Softball Fields One and Two, be approved. Mr. Mayor, I move you that this Resolution No. 2425-102 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 resolution for the purchase of backstop padding for softball fields one and two as it is a new requirement of the NCAA. This will fit those fields that are already completed. The padding will be added to the fields which are being done currently.

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

Nays: None.

Mayor Kahl declared the motion carried.

Resolution No. 2425-100 by Commissioner Mingus, seconded by Commissioner Sutherland; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS that Resolution No. 2425- 100, hereto attached, a Resolution Approving Sixth Amendment to Intergovernmental Agreement Between the City of East Peoria, the Fondulac Park District and East Peoria Community High School District #309 Regarding the Creation of Eastlight Theatre, Inc., be approved. Mr. Mayor, I move you that this Resolution No. 2425-100 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.

Mayor Kahl explained that this item is the Sixth Amendment to the governmental agreement which consists of the $10,000 annual contribution. The agreement has been in place since 1992, and this amendment is approving the $10,000 contribution for one year.

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

Nays: None.

Mayor Kahl declared the motion carried.

Resolution No. 2425-101 by Commissioner Mingus, seconded by Commissioner Sutherland; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS that Resolution No. 2425- 101, hereto attached, a Resolution Approving Amendment to Amended Construction and Lease Agreement – Theatre and Storage Building Between the City of East Peoria, the Fondulac Park District, and East Peoria Community High School District #309, be approved. Mr. Mayor, I move you that this Resolution No. 2425-101 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.

Mayor Kahl explained that this agreement allows for use of the ticket booth area and a portion of the storage building. There are two City representatives on the Eastlight Theatre Board. Eastlight may be looking for another location for storage as the city has is in need of additional space and will need that space. This extension is a different set of dates from the previous item regarding the $10,000 contribution. This lease runs from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

Yeas: Commissioners 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.

Mrs. Smith wife of Army Sergeant Paul Smith who die serving during Operation Enduring Freedom came up to the podium and explained that the documentary on her husband has been completed. She shared appreciation for the flag being up in the park and the boat being removed.

Mayor Kahl asked for any additional comments from the audience. There was no response. Mayor Kahl then asked for comments from Council.

Commissioner Sutherland explained that as soon as Spring breaks they will attempt to do a water main replacement on Neumann Lane. He explained that they need to get that done before the street will be repaired. H explained that there is an excess of dirt from sewer treatment jobs and some people have

asked for it. It is not quality grass grown dirt. If anyone needs dirt for spoils and the city can dump it, he asked that they contact the city. He expressed condolences to the Decker family on the loss of Commissioner Decker’s brother.

Commissioner Mingus and Mayor Kahl expressed condolences to the Decker family on the loss of Commissioner Decker’s brother.

Mayor Kahl explained that Commissioner Hill was attending the meeting electronically due to a work obligation out of town.

Motion by Commissioner Sutherland, seconded by Commissioner Mingus; Mr. Mayor, I move you that we adjourn until Tuesday evening, February 4, 2025 at 6:00 P.M.

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

Nays: None

Mayor Kahl declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 6:26 P.M.

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