Illinois Valley Times

The Peru City Council met Sept. 19 to authorize an electronic recycling event.

Here are the meeting's minutes, as provided by the city:

CITY OF PERU REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 19, 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, September 19, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.

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

Mayor Harl read a brief bio of Officer Querciagrossa’s education and experience. Clerk Bartley conducted the

swearing in of Police Officer Aaron Querciagrossa.

Mayor Harl explained there was a vacancy created by the resignation of an alderman and in accordance with State

statute the Mayor was required to fill the seat. There were three interested 1st ward residents that submitted letters.

Mayor Harl noted it is an unenviable task and that he would prefer the voters make the choice.

Mayor Harl asked for a motion to approve the appointment of Jeff Ballard as 1st Ward Alderman. Alderman Waldorf

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

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

Clerk Bartley conducted the swearing in of 1st Ward Alderman Jeff Ballard

MINUTES

Mayor Harl presented the minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 6, 2016. Alderman Waldorf 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 Peru Recreation Fund Cash Accounts Summary for August 2016. Alderman Potthoff

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 Police Department Monthly Report for August 2016 and Peru Volunteer Ambulance

Service Inc. Activity Summary Report for August 2016. Alderman Ferrari read a letter of appreciation from Ashley

and Andy Lamps for their quick response regarding a family emergency. Alderman Waldorf made a motion that the

reports be received and placed on file. Alderman Ferrari seconded the motion; motion carried.

FINANCE AND SAFETY COMMITTEE

Alderman Radtke presented the following disbursements for payment on September 21, 2016:

FUND NAME TOTAL EXPENSES

General Fund $408,316.51

Garbage Fund 16,038.83

Library Fund 11,946.89

TIF I 1,872.50

TIF II 5,456.50

TIF III 5,152.50

CITY OF PERU REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

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Recreation Fund 430.76

Utility Fund 2,011,052.97

Landfill Fund 89,116.22

IV Regional Airport Fund 6,118.02

Total 2,475,501.70

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

Waldorf, Lukosus, Radtke, Sapienza and Payton voting aye; Alderman Ballard voting present; motion carried.

Alderman Payton made a motion to approve increasing the airport liability insurance coverage from 20 to 40 million

dollars with AIG through River Valley Insurance Agency for an additional premium of $3,266. Alderman Lukosus

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

Radtke, Sapienza and Payton voting aye; Alderman Ballard voting present; motion carried.

Alderman Ferrari made a motion to approve Village of North Utica mutual aid request for 4 police officers for the

annual Burgoo Festival which takes place on Sunday, October 9, 2016 (All costs to be reimbursed by North Utica).

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

Waldorf, Lukosus, Radtke, Sapienza and Payton voting aye; Alderman Ballard voting present; motion carried.

Alderman Radtke made a motion to approve $500 donation to Junior Achievement. Alderman Waldorf seconded the

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

Sapienza and Payton voting aye; Alderman Ballard voting present; motion carried.

Economic Development Director Bob Vickrey announced a new business (Cricket Wireless) is going into the Kin

Properties building facing Rt. 251.

PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE

Alderman Waldorf made a motion to approve quote from EHC Industries for asbestos abatement at the Econo Lodge

property in the amount of $18,000. Alderman Lukosus seconded the motion. City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll

with Aldermen Potthoff, Ferrari, Waldorf, Lukosus, Radtke, Sapienza and Payton voting aye; Alderman Ballard

voting present; motion carried.

Alderman Waldorf made a motion to award bid for the Public Works Site Development-Phase 1 to the lowest

responsible bidder, Ladzinski Cement Finishing in the amount $44,042.36. Alderman Lukosus seconded the motion.

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

Payton voting aye; Alderman Ballard voting present; motion carried.

Alderman Sapienza made a motion to approve an Architectural Service Agreement with Melotte Morse Leonatti

Parker Architects for the Mausoleum Rehab Project. Alderman Waldorf seconded the motion. City Clerk Dave

Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Potthoff, Ferrari, Waldorf, Lukosus, Radtke, Sapienza and Payton voting aye;

Alderman Ballard voting present; motion carried.

REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY/ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

Assistant Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented a proposed ordinance as prepared by Attorney Herb Klein

entitled:

ORDINANCE NO. 6180

AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PROFESSIONAL

SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PERU DOWNTOWN TAX

INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF PERU, LASALLE COUNTY,

IL AND JACOB & KLEIN, LTD AND THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GROUP, LTD

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Alderman Lukosus made a motion that the ordinance be adopted as written and read. Alderman Potthoff seconded

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

Sapienza and Payton voting aye; Alderman Ballard voting present; motion carried.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

Alderman Waldorf made a motion to authorize Vintage Tech, LLC to hold an Electronic Recycling Event on

October 22nd at the Illinois Valley Regional Airport for a cost of $15,000; split between the City of Peru and City of

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

Ferrari, Waldorf, Lukosus, Radtke, Sapienza and Payton voting aye; Alderman Ballard voting present; motion

carried.

PROCLAMATIONS

PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS

City Clerk Dave Bartley presented a communication from LaSalle Peru Township High School requesting

permission to hold the annual Homecoming Parade on Thursday, September 29, 2016 at 4:00 p.m.; no parking signs

be posted around Rotary Park. Alderman Ferrari made a motion that the communication be received, placed on file

and permission granted. Alderman Sapienza seconded the motion; motion carried.

City Clerk Dave Bartley presented a communication from Diamond Bros. Insurance, LLC requesting permission to

approve requested awning color for property located at 1701 4th Street. Alderman Potthoff made a motion that the

communication be received, placed on file. Alderman Waldorf seconded the motion; motion carried.

Alderman Potthoff made a motion to approve blue awning color as requested by Diamond Bros. Insurance for

property located at 1701 4th Street. Alderman Waldorf seconded the motion. Alderman Potthoff made a motion that

the communication be received, placed on file and permission granted. Alderman Waldorf seconded the motion;

motion carried.

City Clerk Dave Bartley presented a communication from Wal-Mart Gas requesting re-subdivision of an existing lot

and waivers/variances from the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances for a property located at 5311 US Hwy 251.

Alderman Radtke made a motion that the communication be received, placed on file and referred to the

Planning/Zoning Commission for review and recommendation. Alderman Payton seconded the motion; motion

carried.

City Clerk Dave Bartley presented a communication from the Right Spice requesting permission to close off Pike

Street on September 25th from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. for the German Fest. Alderman Waldorf made a motion that

the communication be received, placed on file and permission granted. Alderman Sapienza seconded the motion;

motion carried.

Mayor Harl read a communication regarding Anthony Witczak. Mayor Harl noted that Anthony Witczak is the last

survivor of seven brothers who all served our country, either in World War II or the Korean War. Seven brothers

from the Illinois Valley all serving our country is a unique story that merits special recognition. A special resolution

passed by the Illinois General Assembly earlier this summer, the section of Route 251 from Tonica to Mendota in

LaSalle County is now known as the Witczak Brothers Memorial Highway. On Wednesday, Sept. 28, there will be a

special celebration of this highway dedication with Anthony Witczak, his family, and veterans from across the 38th

Senate District. Mayor Harl encouraged as many aldermen as possible to take part in this unique dedication.

Alderman Waldorf made a motion that the communication be received, placed on file. Alderman Sapienza seconded

the motion; motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT

CLOSED SESSION

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Alderman Ferrari made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Alderman Sapienza seconded the motion and

motion carried. Meeting adjourned 7:29 p.m.