Peoria Standard

City of East Peoria City Council met July 15.

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 July 1, 2025 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 through 3 as listed on the agenda for this meeting to be considered by omnibus vote.

Item Number 1 - Adoption of Resolution Number 2526-034 - Resolution to Approve Payment of the Schedule of Bills Listed on Schedule Number 5 in the amount of $3,784,412.90.

Item Number 2 - Adoption of Resolution Number 2526-029 on its Second Reading - Resolution Approving Microsoft Software Licensing Renewal for the City.

Item Number 3 - Adoption of Resolution Number 2526-030 on its Second Reading - Resolution Accepting and Approving the Proposal from ATG-Ram Industries, LLC For EastSide Centre Baseball Fields 8 and 9 Turf Project.

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 through 3 listed on the Consent Agenda be hereby approved and adopted, the items numbered 2 through 3 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 2526-034 - Resolution to Approve Payment of the Schedule of Bills Listed on Schedule Number 5 in the amount of $3,784,412.90. (Adopted by omnibus vote)

Item Number 2 - Adoption of Resolution Number 2526-029 on its Second Reading - Resolution Approving Microsoft Software Licensing Renewal for the City. (Adopted by omnibus vote)

Item Number 3 - Adoption of Resolution Number 2526-030 on its Second Reading - Resolution Accepting and Approving the Proposal From ATG-Ram Industries, LLC For EastSide Centre Baseball Fields 8 and 9 Turf Project. (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.

Resolution No. 2526-032 by Commissioner Hill; WHEREAS, Article 7 of the Illinois Pension Code (40 ILCS 5/7-101, et seq.) establishes the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (“IMRF”), and the City of East Peoria participates in IMRF regarding those City employees who are not participating in other pension systems; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 7-135 of the Illinois Pension Code (40 ILCS 5/7-135), the Corporate Authorities of the City shall appoint by resolution an authorized agent in relation to the City’s participation in IMRF; and

WHEREAS, with the recent retirement of the City’s HR Director and the hiring of a new HR Director, the City Council seeks to appoint a replacement IMRF authorized agent; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, TAZEWELL COUNTY, ILLINOIS, THAT

Section 1. Human Resources Director Jean Kosiara is hereby appointed as the authorized agent to represent the City of East Peoria regarding the City’s participation in IMRF and to perform all duties and powers as provided under Section 7-135 of the Pension Code on behalf of the City. Section 2. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to certify the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund Notice of Appointment of Authorized Agent naming Human Resources Director Jean Kosiara as the City’s IMRF authorized agent.

Motion by Commissioner Hill, seconded by Commissioner Decker; Mr. Mayor, I move that Resolution No. 2526-032 be adopted as presented.

Commissioner Hill explained that the City needs a new authroized agent with for IMRF with the recent retirement of the City’s HR Director and the hiring of a new HR Directors. This is appointing Jean Kosiara as the new authorized agent for the city.

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

Nays: None.

Mayor Kahl declared the motion carried and Resolution No. 2526-032 be duly adopted as presented.

Resolution No. 2526-033 by Commissioner Decker, seconded by Commissioner Mingus; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS that Resolution No. 2526- 033, hereto attached, a Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of a New Two-Post Vehicle Lift for the Public Works Garage from Illinois Oil Marketing Equipment, Inc., be approved. Mr. Mayor, I move you that this Resolution No. 2526-033 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 this being an additional vehicle lift as the city has another vehicle life.

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 Decker commented on how great of an event the 4th of July Red White and Boom was. He explained how great the traffic control and safety were. He thanked all of those working at the event and specifically thanked Rick Swan for his impressive work every year.

Commissioner Hill gave kudos to Rick Swan, Kory Brown, first responders, and public works employees on their job on the 4th of July event. He invited everyone to attend the Farmer’s Market that occurs on Fridays from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm through August 29 and asked for volunteers for the Farmer’s Market.

Commissioner Sutherland criticized the State of Illinois for its lack of maintenance of rights-of-ways in the City and keeping them mowed. He explained that it affects the perception of the City.

Mayor Kahl echoed comments on the success of the 4th of July Event. He explained that it was the calmest and safest event he has attended. Everyone thanked everyone involved that had to work in the heat and on the logistics. Mayor Kahl commented on the lack of maintenance of rights-of-way in the City by the Illinois Department of Transportation. and it being a reflection of the City.

Motion by Commissioner Sutherland, seconded by Commissioner Decker; Mr. Mayor, I move you that we adjourn until Tuesday evening, August 5, 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 6:12 P.M.

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