Illinois Valley Times

The Peru City Council met Sept. 6 to execute an engineering agreement with K-Plus Engineering for the demolition and tank removal at the Marathon Gas Station.

Here is the meeting's agenda, as provided by the city:

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.

CITY OF PERU REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

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, September 6, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.

Deputy Clerk Stephanie Piscia called the roll with Aldermen Potthoff, Ferrari, Lukosus, Radtke, Sapienza and Payton present; Alderman Waldorf absent; Mayor Harl present.

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

PUBLIC COMMENT

PRESENTATION

MINUTES

Mayor Harl presented the minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 22, 2016. Alderman Potthoff made a motion that the minutes be received and placed on file. Alderman Ferrari seconded the motion; motion carried.

FINANCIAL REPORTS

Mayor Harl presented the Treasurer’s Report for July 2016; City Clerk’s Report of Cash Received for July 2016 and the General Fund and Miscellaneous Funds Report for July 2016. Alderman Ferrari made a motion that the reports be received and placed on file. Alderman Payton seconded the motion; motion carried.

ACTIVITY REPORTS

Mayor Harl presented the Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants Report for May 2016. Alderman Lukosus made a motion that the reports be received and placed on file. Alderman Radtke seconded the motion; motion carried.

FINANCE AND SAFETY COMMITTEE

Alderman Radtke presented the following disbursements for payment on September 7, 2016:

FUND NAME TOTAL EXPENSES

General Fund $589,893.17

Garbage Fund 16,038.83

Library Fund 12,261.65

Recreation Fund 430.76

Utility Fund 859,589.80

Landfill Fund 8,791.94

IV Regional Airport Fund 17,575.44

Total 1,504,851.59

Alderman Radtke made a motion that the report be received, placed on file and the bills be paid in the usual manner. Alderman Ferrari seconded the motion. Deputy Clerk Stephanie Piscia called the roll with Aldermen Potthoff, Ferrari, Lukosus, Radtke, Sapienza and Payton voting aye; Alderman Waldorf absent; motion carried.

Alderman Payton made a motion to authorize purchase of Badger Trimble Ranger 3 handheld with Internal Orion Receiver from Midwest Meter for the approximate amount of $7,000. Alderman Radtke seconded the motion. Deputy Clerk Stephanie Piscia called the roll with Aldermen Potthoff, Ferrari, Lukosus, Radtke, Sapienza and Payton voting aye; Alderman Waldorf absent; motion carried.

PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE

Alderman Sapienza made a motion to execute Engineering Agreement with K-Plus Engineering for the Demolition and Tank Removal at the Marathon Gas Station. City Engineer Eric Carls stated they are moving forward with K- plus after meeting with a few other firms. City Engineer Eric Carls reported the City will act as a support staff with demolition and site improvement handled in house. Alderman Lukosus seconded the motion. Deputy Clerk Stephanie Piscia called the roll with Aldermen Potthoff, Ferrari, Lukosus, Radtke, Sapienza and Payton voting aye; Aldermen Waldorf absent; motion carried.

Alderman Lukosus made a motion to execute Engineering Service Agreement with Chamlin & Associates for the WTP High Service Pump Improvements. Alderman Lukosus stated this is the next step in keeping up with improvements with the treatment plans and next is an upgrade in booster plant and recharge the entire system. Alderman Sapienza seconded the motion. Deputy Clerk Stephanie Piscia called the roll with Aldermen Potthoff, Ferrari, Lukosus, Radtke, Sapienza and Payton voting aye; Aldermen Waldorf absent; motion carried.

Alderman Lukosus made a motion to approve quote from Universal Excavating for Sealing and Pavement Markings at the City Parking Lots in the amount of $7,794.00. (5th Street between Peoria Street and Putnam Street and at the NW corner of 5th Street and Putnam Street) Alderman Sapienza seconded the motion. Deputy Clerk Stephanie Piscia called the roll with Aldermen Potthoff, Ferrari, Lukosus, Radtke, Sapienza and Payton voting aye; Aldermen Waldorf absent; motion carried.

REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY/ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

Assistant Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented the minutes of a Planning/Zoning Commission meeting held on August 31, 2016 concerning the petition of Abbie Burris requesting a special use for property located at 2310 Shooting Park Road, Peru, IL. Alderman Lukosus made a motion the minutes be received, placed on file and concur with the recommendation. Alderman Potthoff seconded the motion; motion carried.

Assistant Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented a proposed ordinance entitled:

ORDINANCE NO. 6179

AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A HOME OCCUPATION USE AS SOUGHT BY THE PETITION OF ABBIE BURRIS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2310 SHOOTING PARK ROAD, PERU, IL

Alderman Lukosus made a motion that the ordinance be adopted as written and read. Alderman Potthoff seconded the motion. Deputy Clerk Stephanie Piscia called the roll with Aldermen Potthoff, Ferrari, Lukosus, Radtke, Sapienza and Payton voting aye; Aldermen Waldorf absent; motion carried.

Assistant Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented a proposed resolution entitled:

RESOLUTION NO. 2016-19

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SIGNATURE AUTHORITY FOR OPEN SPACE LANDS ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT (OSLAD) GRANT PROJECT

Alderman Radtke made a motion that the resolution be adopted as written and read. Alderman Lukosus seconded the motion. Deputy Clerk Stephanie Piscia called the roll with Aldermen Potthoff, Ferrari, Lukosus, Radtke, Sapienza and Payton voting aye; Aldermen Waldorf absent; motion carried.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

PROCLAMATIONS

PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS

Deputy Clerk Stephanie Piscia presented a communication from Jim Schaeffer requesting permission to hold the 4th Annual LP Cavalier 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, October 1, 2016. Alderman Potthoff made a motion that the communication be received, placed on file and permission granted. Alderman Ferrari seconded the motion; motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT

CLOSED SESSION

Alderman Potthoff made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Alderman Ferrari seconded the motion and motion carried. Meeting adjourned 7:15 p.m.