City of Peru City Council met Nov. 26.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
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, November 25, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Ferrari, Waldorf, Lukosus, Radtke, Sapienza, Payton, Ballard and Buffo present; Mayor Harl present.
All joined in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. PUBLIC COMMENT
PRESENTATION
Mr. George Steinbach of The Right Spice announced free turkey dinner in coordination with US Foods and Schimmer Ford from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. Mr. Steinbach also noted transportation options and meals provided to Illinois Valley PADS.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Clerk Bartley presented a petition from Duncan & Brandt, P.C. on behalf of Madison Medical Partners, LLC to 3 Diamond Development for zoning and annexation. Alderman Radtke made a motion the petition be received, placed on file and referred to the Planning/Zoning Commission for review and recommendation. Alderman Payton seconded the motion; motion carried.
MINUTES
Mayor Harl presented the minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 12, 2019. Alderman Waldorf made a motion that the minutes be received and placed on file. Alderman Radtke seconded the motion; motion carried.
FINANCIAL REPORTS
Mayor Harl presented the City Clerk s Report Of Cash Received For October 2019 and the Sales, Home Rule, Use And Telecommunication Tax Receipts For August 2019. Alderman Buffo made a motion the reports be received and placed on file. Alderman Radtke seconded the motion; motion carried.
ACTIVITY REPORTS
Mayor Harl presented the Peru Police Department Monthly Report for October 2019 and the Peru Volunteer Ambulance Service Inc. Activity Summary for October 2019. Alderman Waldorf made a motion the reports be received and placed on file. Alderman Lukosus seconded the motion; motion carried.
FINANCE AND SAFETY COMMITTEE
Alderman Buffo presented the following disbursements for payment on November 27, 2019:
FUND NAME TOTAL EXPENSES
General Fund $420,293.10
Insurance Fund 55,337.97
Garbage Fund 33,008.40
Utility Fund 1,976,296.76
Landfill Fund 365.00
Airport Fund 8,100.09
Total $2,493,401.32
Alderman Buffo made a motion that the report be received, placed on file and the bills be paid in the usual manner. Alderman Radtke seconded the motion. City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Ferrari, Waldorf, Lukosus, Radtke, Sapienza, Payton, Ballard and Buffo voting aye; motion carried.
Alderman Payton made a motion to renew contract with Key Benefits Administrators for 2020 self-funded health insurance with a total maximum funding of $1,468,247.96 (employee funding based on expected risk, no lasers or TLO). Alderman Radtke seconded the motion. Alderman Payton complimented the Health and Wellness Committee along with Human Resource Manager Kim Reese for their efforts. City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Ferrari, Waldorf, Lukosus, Radtke, Sapienza, Payton, Ballard and Buffo voting aye; motion carried.
Alderman Payton made a motion to award the 2020 City s property casualty and workman s compensation insurance with Arthur J. Gallagher & Co./Illinois Municipal Insurance Cooperative in the amount of $473,002.00. Alderman Buffo seconded the motion. Clerk Bartley noted the 2020 renewal is less than the 2015 renewal of $513,279 with IML City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Ferrari, Waldorf, Lukosus, Radtke, Sapienza, Payton, Ballard and Buffo voting aye; motion carried.
Alderman Payton made a motion to approve change order for the new fire truck from Fire Services Inc./E One in the amount of $50,310.00. Alderman Buffo seconded the motion. PSM/Fire Chief Jeff King noted the extras safety options such as more lighting, safety striping, bigger cap and safety coating on all walking surfaces. City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Ferrari, Waldorf, Lukosus, Radtke, Sapienza, Payton, Ballard and Buffo voting aye; motion carried.
Alderman Buffo made a motion to reinvest $200,000 of Utility Fund- Operating Reserve in BMW Bank North America at 1.75% for 30 months. Alderman Payton seconded the motion. City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Ferrari, Waldorf, Lukosus, Radtke, Sapienza, Payton, Ballard and Buffo voting aye; motion carried.
Alderman Buffo made a motion to reinvest $250,000 of Utility Fund- Operating Reserve in Morgan Stanley Bank at 1.80% for 33 months. Alderman Payton seconded the motion. City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Ferrari, Waldorf, Lukosus, Radtke, Sapienza, Payton, Ballard and Buffo voting aye; motion carried.
Alderman Radtke made a motion to approve a Christmas Bonus for City employees: $50.00 for full-time and $25.00 for part-time. Alderman Sapienza seconded the motion. City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Ferrari, Waldorf, Lukosus, Radtke, Sapienza, Payton, Ballard and Buffo voting aye; motion carried.
Alderman Radtke made a motion to approve $10,000.00 donation to Illinois Small Business Development Center. Alderman Payton seconded the motion. City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Ferrari, Waldorf, Lukosus, Radtke, Sapienza, Payton, Ballard and Buffo voting aye; motion carried.
Alderman Sapienza made a motion to approve $300.00 to LP Band for the Peru Hometown Christmas performance. Alderman Radtke seconded the motion. City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Ferrari, Waldorf, Lukosus, Radtke, Sapienza, Payton, Ballard and Buffo voting aye; motion carried.
Alderman Sapienza made a motion to approve $100.00 to LP Chamber Singers for the Peru Hometown Christmas performance. Alderman Waldorf seconded the motion. City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Ferrari, Waldorf, Lukosus, Radtke, Sapienza, Payton, Ballard and Buffo voting aye; motion carried.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Alderman Waldorf made a motion to discuss and recommend approval of a proposal from Chapman Mechnical Systems Inc. in the amount of $22,758.00 for the replacement make-up air unit at the West Waste Water Treatment Plant. Alderman Lukosus seconded the motion. City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Ferrari, Waldorf, Lukosus, Radtke, Sapienza, Payton, Ballard and Buffo voting aye; motion carried.
Alderman Lukosus made a motion to authorize purchase battery backup system from SEPS Inc. in the amount of $20,978.10 for the Peru Municipal Building. Alderman Waldorf seconded the motion. City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Ferrari, Waldorf, Lukosus, Radtke, Sapienza, Payton, Ballard and Buffo voting aye; motion carried.
Alderman Ballard made a motion to award bid Service for Heavy Duty Deck Over Tilt Trailer from Vermeer Sales & Specifications in the amount of $28,215.00. Alderman Waldorf seconded the motion. City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Ferrari, Waldorf, Lukosus, Radtke, Sapienza, Payton, Ballard and Buffo voting aye; motion carried.
REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY/ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented the minutes of a public hearing held on November 20, 2019 concerning the petition Of Maria Sabotta concerning property located at 1628 7th 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.
Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented a proposed ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 6437
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A HOME OCCUPATION USE AS SOUGHT BY THE PETITION OF MARIA SABOTTA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1628 7TH STREET, PERU, IL
Alderman Sapienza made a motion the ordinance be adopted as written and read. Alderman Waldorf seconded the motion. City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Ferrari, Waldorf, Lukosus, Radtke, Sapienza, Payton, Ballard and Buffo voting aye; motion carried.
Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented a proposed ordinance entitled: (To comply with IL State Statute)
ORDINANCE NO. 6438
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 70 OF THE CITY OF PERU CODE OF ORDINANCES AS IT RELATES TO CANNABIS
Alderman Payton made a motion the ordinance be adopted as written and read. Alderman Waldorf seconded the motion. City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Ferrari, Waldorf, Lukosus, Radtke, Sapienza, Payton, Ballard and Buffo voting aye; motion carried.
Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented a proposed ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 6439
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING NEGOTIATION OF A SALE OF PROPERTY AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF PERU AND REALTYLINK INVESTMENTS, LLC
Alderman Lukosus made a motion the ordinance be adopted as written and read. Alderman Ballard seconded the motion. City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Ferrari, Waldorf, Lukosus, Radtke, Sapienza, Payton, Ballard and Buffo voting aye; motion carried.
Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented a proposed ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 6440
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 6329 ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING MEETING DATES FOR THE CITY OF PERU FINANCE AND SAFETY SERVICES COMMITTEE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019
Alderman Radtke made a motion the ordinance be adopted as written and read. Alderman Buffo seconded the motion. City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Ferrari, Waldorf, Lukosus, Radtke, Sapienza, Payton, Ballard and Buffo voting aye; motion carried.
Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented a proposed ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 6441
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 6421 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING MEETING DATES FOR THE CITY OF PERU FINANCE AND SAFETY SERVICES COMMITTEE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2020
Alderman Radtke 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, Radtke, Sapienza, Payton, Ballard and Buffo voting aye; motion carried.
Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented a proposed ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 6442
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 6328 ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING MEETING DATES FOR THE CITY OF PERU PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019
Alderman Waldorf made a motion the ordinance be adopted as written and read. Alderman Lukosus seconded the motion. City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Ferrari, Waldorf, Lukosus, Radtke, Sapienza, Payton, Ballard and Buffo voting aye; motion carried.
Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented a proposed ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 6443
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 6422 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING MEETING DATES FOR THE CITY OF PERU PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2020
Alderman Waldorf made a motion the ordinance be adopted as written and read. Alderman Payton seconded the motion. City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Ferrari, Waldorf, Lukosus, Radtke, Sapienza, Payton, Ballard and Buffo voting aye; motion carried.
Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented a proposed ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 6444
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING CITY OF PERU COMMITTEE OF A WHOLE MEETING DATES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2020
Alderman Sapienza made a motion the ordinance be adopted as written and read. Alderman Buffo seconded the motion. City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Ferrari, Waldorf, Lukosus, Radtke, Sapienza, Payton, Ballard and Buffo voting aye; motion carried.
Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented a proposed ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 6445
AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR CORPORATE PURPOSES FOR THE CITY OF PERU, ILLINOIS, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING ON MAY 1, 2019, AND ENDING APRIL 30, 2020, INCLUSIVE
Alderman Radtke made a motion the ordinance be adopted as written and read. Alderman Radtke stated with the increase in the city s equalized assessed value, the tax levy increase will not translate to a very in significant amount on property tax bills. Alderman Radtke stated if a homeowner had an average home in Peru valued around $115,000 they would only pay an additional $1.17 more to Peru than they did in the past. Alderman Radtke emphasized an average home would go from paying about $96 to $98 with the increase. Alderman Radtke stated for all the police and fire and city services, you pay just $98. Alderman Radtke stated the only time the city raises its levy is for contributions to the police and fire pensions. Finance Officer Justin Miller stated the city will pay around $2 million to those pensions over the next year and the tax increase will help cover about $780,000 of that. Alderman Payton seconded the motion. City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Ferrari, Waldorf, Lukosus, Radtke, Sapienza, Payton, Ballard and Buffo voting aye; motion carried.
Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented a proposed ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 6446
AN ORDINANCE ABATING 2019 TAX LEVY AS PROVIDED BY BOND ORDINANCE NO. 6188 ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PERU, LASALLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, PROVIDING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2017 DULY PASSED AND ADOPTED OCTOBER 31, 2016
Alderman Radtke made a motion the ordinance be adopted as written and read. Alderman Buffo seconded the motion. City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Ferrari, Waldorf, Lukosus, Radtke, Sapienza, Payton, Ballard and Buffo voting aye; motion carried.
Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented a proposed ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 6447
AN ORDINANCE ABATING 2019 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 Lukosus made a motion the ordinance be adopted as written and read. Alderman Waldorf seconded the motion. City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Ferrari, Waldorf, Lukosus, Radtke, Sapienza, Payton, Ballard and Buffo voting aye; motion carried.
PROCLAMATIONS
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Mayor Harl thanked the Electric Department, Public Works, Jeff King and the Peru CSO for their city-wide Christmas decoration efforts.
PUBLIC COMMENT CLOSED SESSION ADJOURNMENT
Alderman Ferrari made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Alderman Sapienza seconded the motion and motion carried. Meeting adjourned 7:37 p.m.
https://www.peru.il.us/city-government/minutes/regular-council-meeting/2019-cm/november-2019-cm/4663-regular-meeting-minutes-11-25-19/file
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