Peoria Standard

City of East Peoria City Council met July 1.

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 June 17, 2025 be approved as printed.

Yeas: Commissioner Decker, Hill, Mingus, 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 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 6 as listed on the agenda for this meeting to be considered by omnibus vote.

Item Number 1 - Adoption of Resolution Number 2526-031 - Resolution to Approve Payment of the Schedule of Bills Listed on Schedule Number 4 in the amount of $2,931,517.18.

Item Number 2 - Adoption of Ordinance Number 4862 on its Second Reading - (AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL USE FOR USED VEHICLE SALES ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2337 WASHINGTON ROAD IN THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, TAZEWELL COUNTY, ILLINOIS.)

Item Number 3 - Adoption of Resolution Number 2526-027 on its Second Reading - Resolution Accepting the Proposal from Oil Marketing Equipment, Inc. for the EastPort Marina Tank Top Sump Replacement Project.

Item Number 4 - Adoption of Resolution Number 2526-021 on its Second Reading - Resolution Approving Change Order with Illinois Civil Contractors, Inc. for the East Washington Street ADA Ramps and Sidewalks Improvement Project for Mall Street/Anna Street and Springfield Road Intersections.

Item Number 5 - Adoption of Resolution Number 2526-025 on its Second Reading - Resolution Approving the Purchase of a New John Deere Mowing Tractor for the Public Works Streets Department from Heritage Tractor, LLC.

Item Number 6 - Adoption of Resolution Number 2526-024 on its Second Reading - Resolution Approving Change Order with Knapp Concrete Contractors for the Summit Sewer Line Repair Project.

Item Number 7 – Adoption of Ordinance Number 4860 on its Second Reading - (AN ORDINANCE ALLOWING RETROFIT OF EXISTING MOBILE HOME PARKS WITH NEW MOBILE HOMES MEETING CURRENT MOBILE HOME CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS.)

Yeas: Commissioners Decker, Hill, Mingus, 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 7 listed on the Consent Agenda be hereby approved and adopted, the items numbered 2 through 7 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 2526-031 - Resolution to Approve Payment of the Schedule of Bills Listed on Schedule Number 4 in the amount of $2,931,517.18. (Adopted by omnibus vote)

Item Number 2 - Adoption of Ordinance Number 4862 on its Second Reading - (AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL USE FOR USED VEHICLE SALES ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2337 WASHINGTON ROAD IN THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, TAZEWELL COUNTY, ILLINOIS.) (Adopted by omnibus vote)

Item Number 3 - Adoption of Resolution Number 2526-027 on its Second Reading - Resolution Accepting the Proposal from Oil Marketing Equipment, Inc. for the EastPort Marina Tank Top Sump Replacement Project. (Adopted by omnibus vote)

Item Number 4 - Adoption of Resolution Number 2526-021 on its Second Reading - Resolution Approving Change Order with Illinois Civil Contractors, Inc. for the East Washington Street ADA Ramps and Sidewalks Improvement Project for Mall Street/Anna Street and Springfield Road Intersections. (Adopted by omnibus vote)

Item Number 5 - Adoption of Resolution Number 2526-025 on its Second Reading - Resolution Approving the Purchase of a New John Deere Mowing Tractor for the Public Works Streets Department from Heritage Tractor, LLC. (Adopted by omnibus vote)

Item Number 6 - Adoption of Resolution Number 2526-024 on its Second Reading - Resolution Approving Change Order with Knapp Concrete Contractors for the Summit Sewer Line Repair Project. (Adopted by omnibus vote)

Item Number 7 – Adoption of Ordinance Number 4860 on its Second Reading - (AN ORDINANCE ALLOWING RETROFIT OF EXISTING MOBILE HOME PARKS WITH NEW MOBILE HOMES MEETING CURRENT MOBILE HOME CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS.) (Adopted by omnibus vote)

Yeas: Commissioners Decker, Hill, Mingus, 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. 4863, hereto attached, (AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL USE FOR A FENCE WITH EXCESSIVE HEIGHT ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 220 AVONDALE DRIVE IN THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, TAZEWELL COUNTY, ILLINOIS) having been read once by its title and having been laid on the table for no less than one week for public inspection, be adopted as presented.

Commissioner Hill commented on the fence and why it put in place. The ZBA voted 4-2, and Commissioner Hill had voted no on first reading of the ordinance. Commissioner Hill has decided to support the ordinance. Commissioner Decker explained that he was going to support the ordinance, because the fence has been in place for years. Mayor Kahl said the fence had been there for six years, and under those circumstances, he will support the ordinance.

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

Nays: None

Mayor Kahl declared the motion carried and Ordinance No. 4863 be adopted as presented.

Resolution No. 2526-029 by Commissioner Hill, seconded by Commissioner Decker; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS that Resolution No. 2526-029, hereto attached, a Resolution Approving Microsoft Software Licensing Renewal for the City, be approved. Mr. Mayor, I move you that this Resolution No. 2526-029 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 commented on the resolution explaining that it is part of doing City business.

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

Nays: None.

Mayor Kahl declared the motion carried.

Resolution No. 2526-030 by Commissioner Mingus, seconded by Commissioner Decker; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS that Resolution No. 2526- 030, hereto attached, a Resolution Accepting and Approving the Proposal From ATG-Ram Industries, LLC For EastSide Centre Baseball Fields 8 and 9 Turf Project, be approved. Mr. Mayor, I move you that this Resolution No. 2526-030 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 ongoing project at EastSide Centre, the project is a good investment, and he supports this resolution. Commissioner Decker commented that Director of EastSide Centre and Special Events, Kory Brown, had done a good job managing the long term project and redeveloping where the City would like to be, and he is impressed on how we have done this project. Commissioner Hill explained that he was happy to see the support for renovation on EastSide Centre, as he could see the facility needed many repairs when his kids were playing sports there. He also commended Director Brown on how this was done. Mayor Kahl said that the City will see next year if the rest of the fields can be done. Commissioner Mingus said this happened at the end of his daughter’s sports career up there and now EastSide Centre looks like a premiere facility. Mayor Kahl is happy to support this along with the Commissioners.

Yeas: Commissioners Decker, Hill, Mingus, 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 Hill asked for anyone that wanted to volunteer and manage the Farmers Market to step forward.

Commissioner Mingus commented on that Car Seat Check Event for July.

Mayor Kahl mentioned the Red, White, and BOOM event on July 4, 2025 on the riverfront. Mayor Kahl explained that Bass Pro Drive would be closed at 6 pm.

Motion by Commissioner Mingus, seconded by Commissioner Decker; Mr. Mayor, I move you that we adjourn until Tuesday evening, July 15, 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 6:48 P.M.

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