Illinois Valley Times

At a recent meeting, the Peru City Council adopted an ordinance to establish a General Fund Emergency Reserve.

The Peru City Council includes two members from each of the city’s four wards. Members meet at 7:30 p.m. every other Monday, except when Monday falls on a holiday, at Peru Municipal Building, 1901 Fourth St.

Below are the minutes of this meeting

CITY OF PERU REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 11, 2016

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A regular meeting of the Peru City Council was called to order by Mayor Scott J. Harl in the Peru City Council

Chambers on Monday, July 11, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.

City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Potthoff, Ferrari, Waldorf, Lukosus, Radtke, Mueller,

Sapienza and Payton present; Mayor Harl present.

All joined in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.

PUBLIC COMMENT

PRESENTATION

Alderman Jim Lukosus introduced Ed Cobau from the IMUA who presented Jacob Peruba of Peru with the IMUAScholarship for $500. Jacob is a 2016 Graduate of St. Bede.

Mayor Harl presented Cameron Draper of Ax Church with a letter of appreciation. Pastor Graper and noted the 412hours of community service performed in Peru along with $8,500 in supplies. Pastor Graper suggested getting

projects ready for next year’s Hope Week and explained there were more volunteers than project this year.

Friends for Peru Pool members Claudia Mikyska and Gina Martin presented a $500 donation from Hy-Vee and a$1,000 anonymous donation for the splash pad.

Mayor Harl recommended the appointment of Jackson Powell to the position of Treasurer. Mayor Harl explained theinterview process. Alderman Payton made a motion to concur with the recommendation. Alderman Potthoffseconded the motion and stated he was pleased with such a highly qualified candidate. City Clerk Dave Bartleycalled the roll with Aldermen Potthoff, Ferrari, Waldorf, Lukosus, Radtke, Mueller, Sapienza and Payton voting aye;motion carried.

Jackson Powell was sworn in as Treasurer by City Clerk Dave Bartley.

MINUTES

Mayor Harl presented the minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 26, 2016. Alderman Potthoff made a motion thatthe minutes be received and placed on file. Alderman Waldorf seconded the motion; motion carried.

FINANCIAL REPORTS

Mayor Harl presented the General Fund and Miscellaneous Funds Report for May 2016 and the Utility FundFinancial Summary for May 2016. Alderman Potthoff made a motion that the reports be received and placed on file.

Alderman Waldorf seconded the motion; motion carried.

ACTIVITY REPORTS

Alderman Waldorf presented the Water & Waste Water Treatment Plants Report for May 2016 and made a motionthat the reports be received and placed on file. Alderman Lukosus seconded the motion; motion carried.

FINANCE AND SAFETY COMMITTEE

Alderman Radtke presented the following disbursements for payment on July 13, 2016:

FUND NAME TOTAL EXPENSES

General Fund $795,362.02

Garbage Fund 16,038.83

Library Fund 12,464.89

Recreation Fund 2,100.85

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Utility Fund 1,154,302.47

Landfill Fund 8,791.94

IV Regional Airport Fund 1,049.99

Total 1,990,110.99

Alderman Radtke made a motion that the report be received, placed on file and the bills be paid in the usual manner.

Alderman Potthoff seconded the motion. City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Potthoff, Ferrari,

Waldorf, Lukosus, Radtke, Mueller, Sapienza and Payton voting aye; motion carried.

Alderman Potthoff made a motion to approve $1,000 donation to the Peru Girls Little League Softball for the 11-12 year old State Tournament held at Veteran’s Park. Alderman Potthoff reported there are six teams from all over thestate in the tournament. Alderman Payton seconded the motion. City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with

Aldermen Potthoff, Ferrari, Waldorf, Lukosus, Radtke, Mueller, Sapienza and Payton voting aye; motion carried.

PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE

Alderman Lukosus read the financial report for the utility fund.

REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY/ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented the minutes of a Planning/Zoning Commission meeting held on July6, 2016 concerning the petition of C.I.T. Group Inc concerning property located on the south side of May Roadbetween IL Route 251 and Plank Road in Peru, IL. Alderman Waldorf made a motion the minutes be received,placed on file and concur with the recommendation. Alderman Lukosus seconded the motion; motion carried.

Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented a proposed ordinance entitled:

ORDINANCE NO. 6162

AN ORDINANCE WAIVING PRELIMINARY PLAT AND CERTAIN SITE DEVELOPMENT PLANREQUIREMENTS UNDER THE SUBDIVISION AND SITE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE NO. 3239 OF

THE CITY OF PERU AS SOUGHT BY THE PETITION OF C.I.T GROUP, INC.

Alderman Waldorf made a motion that the ordinance be adopted as written and read. Alderman Sapienza secondedthe motion. City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Potthoff, Ferrari, Waldorf, Lukosus, Radtke,

Mueller, Sapienza and Payton voting aye; motion carried.

Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented a proposed ordinance entitled:

ORDINANCE NO. 6163

AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT FOR THE SUBDIVISION OF LOT 1 IN C & H

COMMERCIAL SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF PERU, IL

Alderman Potthoff made a motion that the ordinance be adopted as written and read. Alderman Lukosus secondedthe motion. City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Potthoff, Ferrari, Waldorf, Lukosus, Radtke,

Mueller, Sapienza and Payton voting aye; motion carried.

Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented a proposed ordinance entitled:

ORDINANCE NO. 6164

AN ORDINANCE GRANTING SPECIAL USES UNDER THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF

PERU, IL AS SOUGHT BY THE PETITION OF C.I.T. GROUP, INC. FOR LOTS A AND B INSUBDIVISION OF LOT 1 IN C & H COMMERCIAL SUBDIVISION TO THE CITY OF PERU, IL

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Alderman Lukosus made a motion that the ordinance be adopted as written and read. Alderman Sapienza secondedthe motion. City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Potthoff, Ferrari, Waldorf, Lukosus, Radtke,

Mueller, Sapienza and Payton voting aye; motion carried.

Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented a proposed ordinance entitled:

ORDINANCE NO. 6165

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PERU, ILLINOIS AS

PRAYED FOR BY THE PETITION OF C.I.T. GROUP, INC. CONCERNING CERTAIN PROPERTY

LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF MAY ROAD BETWEEN ILLINOIS ROUTE 251 AND PLANK

ROAD IN PERU, IL

Alderman Potthoff made a motion that the ordinance be adopted as written and read. Alderman Ferrari seconded themotion. City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Potthoff, Ferrari, Waldorf, Lukosus, Radtke,

Mueller, Sapienza and Payton voting aye; motion carried.

Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented a proposed ordinance entitled:

ORDINANCE NO. 6166

AN ORDINANCE GRANTING VARIANCES UNDER THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR LOTS A AND BOF THE SUBDIVISION OF LOT 1 OF C & H COMMERCIAL SUBDIVISION TO THE CITY OF PERU,

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Alderman Potthoff made a motion that the ordinance be adopted as written and read. Alderman Lukosus secondedthe motion. City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Potthoff, Ferrari, Waldorf, Lukosus, Radtke,

Mueller, Sapienza and Payton voting aye; motion carried.

Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented a proposed resolution entitled:

RESOLUTION NO. 2016-15

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF 2010 FORD CROWN VICTORIA K-9 VEHICLE ANDRELATED EQUIPMENT TO CITY OF MENDOTA

Alderman Ferrari made a motion that the resolution be adopted as written and read. Alderman Radtke seconded themotion. City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Potthoff, Ferrari, Waldorf, Lukosus, Radtke,

Mueller, Sapienza and Payton voting aye; motion carried.

Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented a proposed resolution entitled:

RESOLUTION NO. 2016-16

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING DISPOSITION OF LIGHT POLES LOCATED AT SCHIMMER

FORD LINCOLN MERCURY, INC. LOCATED AT 911 SHOOTING PARK ROAD, PERU, IL

Alderman Ferrari made a motion that the resolution be adopted as written and read. Alderman Radtke seconded themotion. City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Potthoff, Ferrari, Waldorf, Lukosus, Radtke,

Mueller, Sapienza and Payton voting aye; motion carried.

Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented a proposed ordinance entitled:

ORDINANCE NO. 6167

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF OMNIBUS AMENDMENT #1 TO

DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AND ANNEXATION AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITYOF PERU AND NORTHERN WHITE SAND, LLC AND PERU LAND ACQUISITION 1, LLCCITY OF PERU REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 11, 2016

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Alderman Waldorf made a motion that the ordinance be adopted as written and read. Alderman Lukosus secondedthe motion. City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Potthoff, Ferrari, Waldorf, Lukosus, Radtke,

Mueller, Sapienza and Payton voting aye; motion carried.

Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented a proposed ordinance entitled:

ORDINANCE NO. 6168

AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE GENERAL FUND EMERGENCY RESERVE POLICY

Alderman Potthoff made a motion that the ordinance be adopted as written and read. Alderman Potthoff stated it waskey for the future of the city and protecting the taxpayers. Alderman Waldorf seconded the motion. City Clerk Dave

Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Potthoff, Ferrari, Waldorf, Lukosus, Radtke, Mueller, Sapienza and Paytonvoting aye; motion carried.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

PROCLAMATIONS

PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS

City Clerk Dave Bartley presented a communication from Dollar General requesting waivers/variances under theSubdivision and Site Development Ordinance No. 3239 of the City of Peru, IL for the property located at 1012

Peoria Street. Alderman Waldorf made a motion that the communication be received, placed on file and referred tothe Planning/Zoning Commission for review and recommendation. Alderman Sapienza seconded the motion; motioncarried

City Clerk Dave Bartley presented a communication from Rita Studzinski requesting permission to hold the

Compassionate Friends 3rd Annual Memorial Walk at Baker Lake on Sunday, October 9, 2016 at 9:00 a.m.; reserveeast shelter. Alderman Ferrari made a motion that the communication be received, placed on file and permission

granted. Alderman Mueller seconded the motion; motion carried.

City Clerk Dave Bartley presented a communication from Humanity Preservation Foundation requesting permissionto hold the Local Loyalty Run at Baker Lake on Sunday, Sunday, August 14, 2016 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Council tabled the request for more information.

City Clerk Dave Bartley presented a communication from the I-80 Ambucs requesting permission to hold an eventpicnic at Baker Lake on October 16, 2016; reserve entire park. Alderman Mueller made a motion that thecommunication be received, placed on file and permission granted noting the park could not be completely closed.

Alderman Sapienza seconded the motion; motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT

CLOSED SESSION

Alderman Ferrari made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Alderman Waldorf seconded the motion and motioncarried. Meeting adjourned 7:56 p.m.