Illinois Valley Times

Peru City Council met Monday, Dec. 12.

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.

Here are the minutes as provided by Peru:

CITY OF PERU REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 12, 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, December 12, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.

City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Potthoff, Ferrari, Waldorf, Lukosus, Radtke, Sapienza and Ballard present; Alderman Payton 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 November 28, 2016. Alderman Waldorf made a motion that the minutes be received and placed on file. Alderman Lukosus seconded the motion; motion carried.

FINANCIAL REPORT

ACTIVITY REPORT

Mayor Harl presented Peru Police Department Monthly Report for November 2016. Alderman Potthoff made a motion that the reports be received and placed on file. Alderman Waldorf seconded the motion; motion carried.

FINANCE AND SAFETY COMMITTEE

Alderman Radtke presented the following disbursements for payment on December 14, 2016:

FUND NAME TOTAL EXPENSES

General Fund $380,040.81

Garbage Fund 16,038.83

Library Fund 12,651.10

Recreation Fund 430.76

Utility Fund 985,401.13

Landfill Fund 10,914.79

IV Regional Airport Fund 1,509.03

Total 1,406,986.45

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 Ballard voting aye; Alderman Payton absent; motion carried.

Alderman Potthoff made a motion to update maximum reimbursement amount per project/per year to $33,000 for the Commercial Building Improvement Program (Façade Program). Alderman Potthoff noted the remaining $33,000 in funds and recommend allocating that amount to the Westclox Building. Alderman Potthoff recommended increasing the budget to $100,000 for FY 18 and increasing total reimbursable amount. Alderman Waldorf seconded the motion. City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Potthoff, Ferrari, Waldorf, Lukosus, Radtke, Sapienza and Ballard voting aye; Alderman Payton absent; motion carried.

PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE

Alderman Lukosus made a motion to award bid for Digger Derrick Line Truck from Terex in the amount of $260,243.00. Alderman Lukosus seconded the motion. City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Potthoff, Ferrari, Waldorf, Lukosus, Radtke, Sapienza and Ballard voting aye; Alderman Payton absent; motion carried.

Alderman Ballard made a motion to approve Engineering Agreement with Chamlin & Associates for Arby’s Trunk Line Sewer project, not to exceed $30,000. Alderman Sapienza seconded the motion. City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Potthoff, Ferrari, Waldorf, Lukosus, Radtke, Sapienza and Ballard voting aye; Alderman Payton absent; motion carried.

REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY/ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

Assistant Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented the minutes of a Planning/Zoning Commission hearing held on December 7, 2016 concerning the petition of Kevin and Lisa Donnell requesting variances for property located at 2603 Seventh Street, Peru, IL. Alderman Lukosus made a motion that 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. 6199

AN ORDINANCE GRANTING VARIANCES UNDER THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2603 SEVENTH STREET, PERU, IL

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 Ballard voting aye; Alderman Payton absent; motion carried.

Assistant Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented a proposed ordinance entitled:

ORDINANCE NO. 6200

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL INSURANCE COOPERATIVE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT

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

Assistant Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented a proposed resolution entitled:

RESOLUTION NO. 2016-21

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF POLE ATTACHMENT AGREEMENT WITH AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY

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

Assistant Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented a proposed resolution entitled:

RESOLUTION NO. 2016-22

A RESOLUTION CREATING AND APPOINTING MEMBERS TO A COMMITTEE FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXPLORING THE DISSOLUTION OF PERU TOWNSHIP

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

Assistant Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented a proposed ordinance entitled:

ORDINANCE NO. 6201

AN ORDINANCE ABATING 2016 TAX LEVY AS PROVIDED BY BOND ORDINANCE NO. 4585 ENTITLED: “AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2009, OF THE CITY OF PERU” DULY PASSED AND ADOPTED MARCH 16, 2009

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

Assistant Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented a proposed ordinance entitled:

ORDINANCE NO. 6202

AN ORDINANCE ABATING 2016 TAX LEVY AS PROVIDED BY $3,035,000 BOND ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2009A, OF THE CITY OF PERU, ILLINOIS” DULY PASSED AND ADOPTED OCTOBER 26, 2009

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

Assistant Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented a proposed ordinance entitled:

ORDINANCE NO. 6203

AN ORDINANCE ABATING 2016 TAX LEVY AS PROVIDED BY GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2010, “RECOVERY ZONE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BONDS-DIRECT PAYMENT” BOND ORDINANCE NO. 4692 DULY PASSED AND ADOPTED ON FEBRUARY 15, 2010

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

Assistant Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented a proposed ordinance entitled:

ORDINANCE NO. 6204

AN ORDINANCE ABATING 2016 TAX LEVIES AS PROVIDED BY $3,105,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2011B, BOND ORDINANCE NO. 4835 DULY PASSED AND ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

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

Assistant Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented a proposed ordinance entitled:

ORDINANCE NO. 6205

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE BY THE CITY OF PERU OF THE ECONOLODGE PROPERTY AT 1840 MAY ROAD, PERU, IL TO POJO LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

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

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

Alderman Waldorf made a motion to authorize Human Resources to seek applicants for part-time receptionist vacancy. Alderman Sapienza seconded the motion. City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Potthoff, Ferrari, Waldorf, Lukosus, Radtke, Sapienza and Ballard voting aye; Alderman Payton absent; motion carried.

PROCLAMATIONS

PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS

Clerk Bartley announced the next Regular Meeting will be on Tuesday, December 27th due to city offices closed on Monday, December 26th.

PUBLIC COMMENT

CLOSED SESSION

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