City of Peru City Council met March 2.
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 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
Judy Terando of Illinois Valley Center for Independent Living along with Sarah Stasik, addressed the council requesting permission to solicit residents to paint address numbers along curb for a donation of $20 to Illinois Valley Center for Independent Living. Ms. Terando stated they are trying a new fundraiser this year and she drives for mobile meals and stated how hard it is to find some of the addresses. City Engineer Eric Carls stated the painted addresses cannot be painted in gold, the curb color for a parking restriction. Aldermen agreed that the addresses should be painted in black and white. Clerk Bartley stated IVCIL has taken care of paperwork such as getting a soliciting permit. Ms. Terando stated IVCIL has made up fliers that will be inserted along with upcoming city water, sewer and electric bills.
City Clerk Dave Bartley presented a communication from Illinois Valley Center for Independent Living requesting permission to solicit residents to allow IVCIL to paint home addresses on curb for fundraising event. Alderman Waldorf made a motion the petition be received, placed on file and permission granted. Alderman Radtke seconded the motion; motion carried.
MINUTES
Mayor Harl presented the minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 17, 2020. Alderman Waldorf made a motion that the minutes be received and placed on file. Alderman Payton seconded the motion; motion carried.
FINANCIAL REPORTS
Mayor Harl presented the General Fund and Miscellaneous Funds Report for January 2020; Sales, Home Rule, Use and Telecommunication Tax Receipts for November 2019 and Utility Fund Report for January 2020. Alderman Waldorf made a motion the reports be received and placed on file. Alderman Payton seconded the motion; motion carried.
ACTIVITY REPORTS
Mayor Harl presented the Peru Police Department Monthly Report for January 2020. Alderman Waldorf made a motion the report be received and placed on file. Alderman Payton seconded the motion; motion carried.
FINANCE AND SAFETY COMMITTEE
Alderman Buffo presented the following disbursements for payment on March 4, 2020:
FUND NAME
General Fund $2,488,618.05
Insurance Fund 71,983.31
Utility Fund 588,999.60
Airport Fund 12,147.37
Total $3,161,748.33
Alderman Buffo 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 Ferrari, Waldorf, Lukosus, Radtke, Sapienza, Payton, Ballard and Buffo voting aye; motion carried.
Alderman Sapienza made a motion to reinvest $400,000 in LaSalle State Bank for 36 mos at 1.77% (General Fund Operating Reserve). 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 reinvest $50,000 in Axos Bank for 24 mos at 1.55% (Electric Fund Reserve). 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 authorize renewal of Illinois Valley Regional Airport liability insurance with AIG through Diamond Brothers Insurance for an annual premium of $10,874.00. 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.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Alderman Lukosus made a motion to approve quote from Pinter General Contracting to remove old hangar door and insulate new door for $16,969.00. 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.
Alderman Lukosus made a motion to approve quote from Powerlift Hydraulic Doors for new Airport Hangar Door system for $24,284.00. 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.
Alderman Lukosus made a motion to authorize Edler Power Services to conduct a fault study (based on Ameren changes) in the amount of $15,000. 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 Ferrari made a motion to award the 7th Street Water Main improvements to the lowest responsible bidder, SKI Sealcoating & Maintenance, in the amount of $948,401.75. Alderman Waldorf seconded the motion. City Engineer Eric Carls reported nine bids were received totaling up to $1.6 million. 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 the Area 1 Phase 5 sewer separation project to the lowest responsible bidder SKI Sealcoating & Maintenance in the amount of $1,921,952.77. Alderman Waldorf seconded the motion. City Engineer Eric Carls stated the EPA mandated project will be from West Street to Rock from 7th Street to 5th Street. City Engineer Eric Carls reported 7 bids received totaling $2.8 million. City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Ferrari, Waldorf, Lukosus, Radtke, Sapienza, Payton, Ballard and Buffo voting aye; motion carried.
City Engineer Eric Carls reported on the EPA mandated Cross Connection Control Program & Survey that was mailed out to all water customers in the city. City Engineer Eric Carls reported the following:
• EPA mandated
• City looking to learn about service line type
• Survey is available online
• All residents must respond
Alderman Lukosus asked if homeowners will be penalized if their backflow preventor isn’t inspected. 99% of homeowners will not have nor are they required to have a backflow preventor with the exception if they own an irrigation system.
REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY/ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented the minutes of Planning/Zoning Commission hearing held on February 19, 2020 concerning the petition of Joseph Witczak for property located at 4015 Progress Boulevard, Peru, IL. Alderman Radtke made a motion the minutes be received, placed on file and concur with the recommendation. Alderman Ballard seconded the motion; motion carried.
Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented a proposed ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 6460
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A WAIVER AND VARIANCES AS SOUGTH BY THE PETITION OF JOSEPH WITCZAK CONCERNING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4015 PROGRESS BOULEVARD, PERU, IL
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 Ferrari, Waldorf, Lukosus, Radtke, Sapienza, Payton, Ballard and Buffo voting aye; motion carried.
Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented a proposed ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 6461
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZNIG ACCEPTANCE OF A UTILITY EASEMENT FROM MATTHEW J. ROTH, CONSTANCE P.A. BROOKS AND RANDALL S. FILZ (1316 5th 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, Radtke, Sapienza, Payton, Ballard and Buffo voting aye; motion carried.
City Clerk Dave Bartley presented a proposed ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 6462
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 6309 THE CITY OF PERU EMPLOYEE MANUAL
Alderman Radtke 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.
City Clerk Dave Bartley presented a proposed ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 6463
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 3690 THE CITY OF PERU DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY
Alderman Sapienza 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.
PROCLAMATIONS
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Mayor Harl stated that April 1, 2020 is National Census Day and that Everyone Counts.
Alderman Waldorf made a motion to hire the selected candidate for the Cemetery Laborer position. 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.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
City Clerk Dave Bartley presented a communication from IPRF (Illinois Public Risk Fund) awarding the City of Peru a 10% return in workers compensation premium for the successful completion of the Highly Enhanced Loss Prevention (HELP) Program. Alderman Lukosus seconded the motion; motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
Alderman Ferrari made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Alderman Waldorf seconded the motion and motion carried. Meeting adjourned 7:38 p.m.
https://www.peru.il.us/city-government/minutes/regular-council-meeting/2020-rm/march-2020-cm/4881-regular-meeting-minutes-03-02-20/file
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