Peru City Council met March 5.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
A regular meeting of the Peru City Council was called to order by Scott J. Harl in the Peru City Council Chambers on March 5, 2018 at 7:04 p.m.
City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Potthoff, Ferrari, Waldorf, Lukosus, Radtke, Sapienza, Payton and Ballard present; Mayor Harl present.
All joined in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
Public Comment
Presentation
Economic Development Director Bob Vickrey presented an Economic Development Annual Report and reviewed the following:
• Visits and page views (website)
• Landing pages view
• Views by country
• Active page visitors
• Email marketing
• Marketing examples of specific properties
• E-blast reports
Alderman Waldorf made a motion the report be received and placed on file. Alderman Sapienza seconded the motion; motion carried.
Economic Development Director Bob Vickrey provided an update with Buxton and stated a conference call is scheduled for Thursday at 10:00 a.m.
Mayor Harl updated the Council on his visit to Washington D.C. Mayor Harl reported on his visit to the White House:
• IML delegation of mayors
• Met with administrators from the IEPA, Department of Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and infrastructure officials
• Discussion on infrastructure investments
o Was told the Trump administration is committed to infrastructure, but the county does not have the money to pay for an overhaul. They are pushing for public-private infrastructure Mayor Harl reported on the IMUA/APPA meeting with Alderman Lukosus:
• Discussion of Resolution 1805 opposing private ownership of public resources/infrastructure
• Met with State Representative Adam Kinzinger; Mayor Harl stated he would like earmarks to make a comeback
• Mayor is in favor of the return of earmarks
• Fairness for brick and mortar stores was addressed Alderman Lukosus stated it was fortunate to meeting with Representative Kinzinger about 5G technology being installed on phone poles and was told there is a federal law in the works that will supersede state law. Alderman Lukosus also noted the issue with reissuance of bonds. Alderman Lukosus also stated Representative Kinzinger is supportive of the TBM Avenger event.
Minutes
Mayor Harl presented the minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 19, 2018. Alderman Radtke made a motion that the minutes be received and placed on file. Alderman Waldorf seconded the motion; motion carried.
Financial Reports
Activity Reports
Mayor Harl presented the Peru Police Department Monthly Report for January 2018. Alderman Waldorf made a motion the report be received and placed on file. Alderman Ferrari stated he wished the commendation letter would have been read into the record. Alderman Ferrari stated the commendation concerned Police Officer Jeremiah Brown, who during a Jan. 17 traffic stop noticed a female juvenile was having an emotional emergency and according to the report, Officer Brown established a rapport and convinced the girl to seek mental health assistance and transported her to the hospital. Alderman Ferrari stated they go above and beyond the call of duty. Alderman Ferrari seconded the motion; motion carried.
Finance And Safety Committee
Alderman Radtke presented the following disbursements for payment on March 7, 2018:
Fund Name Total Expenses
General Fund $759,329.79
Garbage Fund 16,445.90
Recreation Fund 414.05
Utility Fund 796,345.37
Landfill Fund 7,048.25
Airport Fund 850.00
Total $1,580,433.36
Alderman Radtke made a motion that the report be received, placed on file and the bills be paid in the usual manner. Alderman Payton seconded the motion. City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Potthoff, Ferrari, Waldorf, Lukosus, Radtke, Sapienza, Payton and Ballard voting aye; motion carried.
Alderman Potthoff made a motion to award balance of FY 17 Façade Program to Promier Properties in the amount of $31,736.70. Alderman Radtke seconded the motion. City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Potthoff, Ferrari, Waldorf, Lukosus, Radtke, Sapienza, Payton and Ballard voting aye; motion carried.
Alderman Potthoff made a motion to authorize approval of KTJ Engagement Letter with Conflicts Waiver and Consent Billing Rate and Expense Schedule for Legal Work on Multi Jurisdiction shared police services project for City of LaSalle, City of Peru, City of Oglesby and City of Spring Valley and authorize the Mayor to sign the applicable conflict waivers on behalf of the City of Peru. Alderman Ferrari seconded the motion. Police Chief Doug Bernabei stated the engagement letter is a result of the most recent LPOS Shared Services Committee meeting team effort to share in the support. Police Chief Doug Bernabei said each municipality’s attorney will act as local counsel for the respective cities, and since Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins is working with all four cities a conflict of interest waiver will need to be signed. City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Potthoff, Ferrari, Waldorf, Lukosus, Radtke, Sapienza, Payton and Ballard voting aye; motion carried.
Alderman Potthoff made a motion to commit $7,000.00 in non-refundable startup funds ($20,000.00) towards expenses of Shared Services Committee work between the cities of LaSalle, Peru, Oglesby and Spring Valley (Peru 9893=35%, LaSalle 9203=33%, Oglesby 3619 13%, Spring Valley 5200=19%). Alderman Radtke seconded the motion. Alderman Potthoff, who is also a member of the shared services committee, stated the process is progressing, and it’s time to take the next step to see how serious each city is about sharing services. Police Chief Doug Bernabei stated Oglesby City Council also approved contributing its share of the startup fund Monday and expects La Salle and Spring Valley councils will approve similar motions next week. City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Potthoff, Ferrari, Waldorf, Lukosus, Radtke, Sapienza, Payton and Ballard voting aye; motion carried.
Alderman Potthoff provided an update of the ongoing auction of a 50-year lease for use of the cell tower at Washington Park and stated there are several parties interested in it. Corporate counsel Scott Schweickert said there have been more than 40 inquiries into the cell tower, including one bid significantly higher than the $1,150,000. Alderman Potthoff clarified the auction is not for the land the tower is on, but just for use of the tower itself.
Alderman Payton made a motion to approve offering voluntary vision and life insurance options. Alderman Potthoff seconded the motion. City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Potthoff, Ferrari, Waldorf, Lukosus, Radtke, Sapienza, Payton and Ballard voting aye; motion carried.
Alderman Ferrari made a motion to approve $250.00 donation to OmniArts. Alderman Payton seconded the motion. City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Potthoff, Ferrari, Waldorf, Lukosus, Radtke, Sapienza, Payton and Ballard voting aye; motion carried.
Finance Officer Justin Miller reported the first draft of the FY 19 budget has been distributed for review.
Public Services Committee
Report Of City Attorney/Ordinances And Resolutions
Assistant Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented the Planning/Zoning Commission minutes of February 28, 2018 concerning the petition of Eugene M. Judge Jr. for property located at 4234 Mahoney Drive, Peru, IL. Alderman Ferrari made a motion the minutes be received, placed on file and concur with the recommendation. Alderman Lukosus seconded the motion; motion carried.
Assistant Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented a proposed ordinance entitled:
Ordinance No. 6276
An Ordinance Granting A Variance From The Terms Of The Subdivision And Site Development Regulations Ordinance No. 3239 Of The City Of Peru As Sought By The Petition Of Eugene M. Judge Jr. Concerning Property Located At 4234 Mahoney Drive, Peru, IL
Alderman Lukosus made a motion the ordinance be adopted as written and read. Alderman Ferrari seconded the motion. City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Potthoff, Ferrari, Waldorf, Lukosus, Radtke, Sapienza, Payton and Ballard voting aye; motion carried.
Assistant Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented the Planning/Zoning Commission minutes of February 28, 2018 concerning the petition of Susan McAfoos d/b/a Suzi’s Video Poker and Slots for property located at 1126 Peoria Street, Peru, IL. Alderman Waldorf made a motion the minutes be received, placed on file and concur with the recommendation. Alderman Sapienza seconded the motion; motion carried.
Assistant Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented a proposed ordinance entitled:
Ordinance No. 6277
An Ordinance Granting A Text Amendment Adding B-1, Neighborhood Shopping District Special Use Section 11.02(D)7 To The City Of Peru As Sought By The Petition Of Susan Mcafoos D/B/A Suzi’s Video Poker And Slots
Alderman Waldorf made a motion the ordinance be adopted as written and read. Alderman Sapienza seconded the motion. Alderman Radtke express concern over this spot zoning change and asked why the license was originally issued. Mayor Harl acknowledged that was his oversite and the previous zoned allowed package sales but not on- premise consumption. City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Ferrari, Waldorf, Lukosus, Sapienza, Payton and Ballard voting aye; Aldermen Potthoff and Radtke voting nay; motion carried.
Assistant Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented a proposed ordinance entitled:
Ordinance No. 6278
An Ordinance Granting A Special Use Under The Zoning Ordinance Of The City Of Peru, Il As Sought By The Petition Of Susan Mcafoos D/B/A Suzi’s Video Poker And Slots, Concerning Property Located At 1126 Peoria Street, Peru, IL
Alderman Waldorf made a motion the ordinance be adopted as written and read. Alderman Sapienza seconded the motion. City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Ferrari, Waldorf, Lukosus, Sapienza, Payton and Ballard voting aye; Aldermen Potthoff and Radtke voting nay; motion carried.
Assistant Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented the Planning/Zoning Commission minutes of February 28, 2018 concerning the petition of Cheryl Causa Mosqueda, owner of Illinois Elite Gymnastics for property locateda t 1001 Shooting Park Road, Peru, IL. Alderman Payton made a motion the minutes be received, placed on file and concur with the recommendation. Alderman Radtke seconded the motion; motion carried.
Assistant Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented a proposed ordinance entitled:
Ordinance No. 6279
An Ordinance Granting A Special Use Under The Zoning Ordinance Of The City Of Peru, Il As Sought By The Petition Of Cheryl Causa Mosqueda, Owner Of Illinois Elite Gymnastics, Concerning Property Located At 1001 Shooting Park Road
Alderman Payton made a motion the ordinance be adopted as written and read. Alderman Radtke seconded the motion. City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Potthoff, Ferrari, Waldorf, Lukosus, Radtke, Sapienza, Payton and Ballard voting aye; motion carried.
Assistant Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented a proposed resolution entitled:
Resolution No. 2018-07
A Resolution Authorizing Settlement With J&L Oil Inc. And Huntsman International, Llc Pollution Litigation
Alderman Potthoff made a motion the resolution be adopted as written and read. Alderman Radtke seconded the motion. City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Potthoff, Ferrari, Waldorf, Lukosus, Radtke, Sapienza, Payton and Ballard voting aye; motion carried.
Assistant Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented a proposed ordinance entitled:
Ordinance No. 6280
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 3 Of The Peru City Code In Regard To Administrative Adjudication System
Alderman Waldorf made a motion the ordinance be adopted as written and read. Alderman Potthoff seconded the motion. Police Chief Doug Bernabei stated these are all for pre-pays, people who are cooperative, possibly maybe out-of-towners who don’t want to appear for administrative adjudication. Chief Bernabei stated you can always show up and ask for a lesser fine. Alderman Potthoff also highlighted increases for the property maintenance and truck route fines. Police Chief Doug Bernabei stated maintenance fines will now be $250, and up to $750. Chief Bernabei stated some property owners had taken to paying the old $100 fee instead of remedying problems. Chief Bernabei stated the truck route fee is now $125, up from $75. Chief Bernabei stated the city has zero tolerance for truck route violators. City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Potthoff, Ferrari, Waldorf, Lukosus, Radtke, Sapienza, Payton and Ballard voting aye; motion carried.
Unfinished Business
New Business
ASM/Police Doug Chief initiated a discussion regarding an item that should have been reported under Public Services. ASM/Police Chief Doug Bernabei stated the Electric Department needs a new service/bucket truck. ASM/Police Chief Doug Bernabei stated the Dodge 5500 truck would have an estimated cost of $140,000 and would not be purchased until May 1st which will be part of the FY 19 budget.
Proclamations
Petitions And Communications
City Clerk Dave Bartley presented a communication from Parks and Recreation Board President Ray Zborowski requesting permission to hold the annual Touch-A-Truck event on Saturday, June 16th from noon to 3:00 p.m. and bottom shelter and close 13th Street between West and Putnam Streets; permission to hold annual Movie in the Park on Friday, June 22nd and reserve bottom shelter. Alderman Sapienza made motion the communication be received, placed on file and permission granted. Alderman Ferrari seconded the motion; motion carried.
Public Comment
Closed Session
Adjournment
Alderman Ferrari made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Alderman Potthoff seconded the motion and motion carried. Meeting adjourned 7:54 p.m.
https://www.peru.il.us/minutes/regular-council-meeting/2018-cm/march-2018-cm/3975-regular-meeting-minutes-03-05-18/file
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