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City of Peru City Council Met August 31

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City of Peru City Council met Aug. 31.

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 7:0 p.m.

City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Ferrari, Lukosus, Radtke, Sapienza, Payton, Ballard and Buffo present; Alderman Waldorf absent; Mayor Harl present.

All joined in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.

PRESENTATION

Ms. Julie Sloan, Executive Director of Illinois Valley United Way along with Vice President Spencer Luecke and President John Vezzetti addressed the Council to name Fire Chief Jeff King as Volunteer of the Year. Ms. Sloan announced they are planning an ice cream social 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 12 at Washington Park in Peru. Flo’s on Pulaski will provide a food truck, and United Way will provide ice cream novelties for families to enjoy – albeit from 6 feet away – and the splash pad will be opened that day, too.

PUBLIC COMMENT MINUTES

Mayor Harl presented the minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 31, 2020. Alderman Sapeinza made a motion that the minutes be received and placed on file. Alderman Ferrari seconded the motion; motion carried.

FINANCIAL REPORTS

ACTIVITY REPORTS

FINANCE AND SAFETY COMMITTEE

Alderman Buffo presented the following disbursements for payment on September 2, 2020:

FUND NAME TOTAL EXPENSES

General Fund $1,705,147.54

Insurance Fund 65,083.31

Utility Fund 1,248,539.14

Landfill Fund 417.45

Airport Fund 2,179.54

Total $3,021,366.98

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

Alderman Sapienza made a motion to authorize the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners to fill a patrol officer vacancy. Alderman Buffo seconded the motion. City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Ferrari, Lukosus, Radtke, Sapienza, Payton, Ballard and Buffo voting aye; Alderman Waldorf absent; motion carried.

Alderman Payton made a motion to approve $1,000 donation to the Peru CSO for Veteran’s Banner program. Alderman Sapienza seconded the motion. City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Ferrari, Lukosus, Radtke, Sapienza, Payton, Ballard and Buffo voting aye; Alderman Waldorf absent; motion carried.

PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE

Alderman Lukosus made a motion to approve emergency work by Universal Asphalt in the amount of $22,830.00 for a collapsed large diameter pipe and section of Wenzel Road. Alderman Ballard seconded the motion. City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Ferrari, Lukosus, Radtke, Sapienza, Payton, Ballard and Buffo voting aye; Alderman Waldorf absent; motion carried.

Alderman Ballard made a motion to approve a quote from Chapman Mechanical Systems for a new make-up air system for the West Wastewater Treatment Plant in the amount of $22,758.00. Alderman Lukosus seconded the motion. City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Ferrari, Lukosus, Radtke, Sapienza, Payton, Ballard and Buffo voting aye; Alderman Waldorf absent; motion carried.

REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY/ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented a proposed ordinance entitled:

ORDINANCE NO. 6500

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF AN EASEMENT FROM SIDLYD SPR SPARTNERS, LLC (PIN: 17-16-130-004)

Alderman Ballard 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 Ferrari, Lukosus, Radtke, Sapienza, Payton, Ballard and Buffo voting aye; Alderman Waldorf absent; motion carried.

Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented a proposed ordinance entitled:

ORDINANCE NO. 6501

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF AN EASEMENT FROM NATHAN PAPPAS, TRUSTEE UNDER A TRUST AGREEMENT DATED JANUARY 5, 2017 (PIN; 17-16-130-003)

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

Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented a proposed ordinance entitled:

ORDINANCE NO. 6502

AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION OF LAND FROM GREG AND KAREN SYDLOWSKI

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 Ferrari, Lukosus, Radtke, Sapienza, Payton, Ballard and Buffo voting aye; Alderman Waldorf absent; motion carried.

Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented a proposed ordinance entitled:

ORDINANCE NO. 6503

AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION OF LAND FROM DAVID AND LINDA HEJL

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

Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented a proposed ordinance entitled:

ORDINANCE NO. 6504

AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION OF LAND FROM MICHAEL AND REGINA FARLEY

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 Ferrari, Lukosus, Radtke, Sapienza, Payton, Ballard and Buffo voting aye; Alderman Waldorf absent; motion carried.

Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented a proposed resolution entitled:

RESOLUTION NO. 2020-29

A RESOLUTION OF A GOVERNMENTAL BODY ACCEPTING MEMBERSHIP AS A MEMBER OF THE QUAD CITIES HEALTH INSURANCE POOL(“QCHIP) SUB-POOL WHICH IS A MEMBER OF THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL PERSONNEL BENEFIT COOPERATIVE

Alderman Payton made a motion the resolution be adopted as written and read. Alderman Radtke seconded the motion. Alderman Payton recognized Human Resource Manager Kim Reese for her efforts in the transition. Mayor Harl reported also commended Human Resource Manager Kim Reese and the Health and Wellness Committee for their considerable efforts. City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Ferrari, Lukosus, Radtke, Sapienza, Payton, Ballard and Buffo voting aye; Alderman Waldorf absent; motion carried.

PROCLAMATIONS UNFINISHED BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS

Alderman Payton made a motion to execute performance bond with Federal Insurance Company (replacing performance bond with Liberty Mutual Insurance) in accordance with Plank Road Redevelopment Agreement. Alderman Buffo seconded the motion. City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Ferrari, Lukosus, Radtke, Sapienza, Payton, Ballard and Buffo voting aye; Alderman Waldorf absent; motion carried.

Mayor Harl reported the city has been ranked the sixth best city in Illinois to retire. Mayor Harl also reminded the council that the city was voted fifth best in Illinois to do business in the past and stated that’s something to be pretty proud of.

Alderman Buffo urged the city to start thinking about a plan to keep everyone safe if the coronavirus still is haunting us come Halloween. Alderman Buffo stated that is not saying we’re thinking of canceling, but the time is now to start thinking about a plan. Alderman Sapienza stated the Parks and Recreation Director Adam Thorson, has been working on a plan to recommend safety measures not only for Halloween but also Christmas time events and residents are advised to stay tuned for notices as the holidays approach.

PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS

Clerk Bartley presented a petition from Daniel Kenny requesting variance for property located at 615 Plum Street, Peru, IL. Alderman Sapienza 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.

Clerk Bartley presented a petition from MBR Management Corp for the property generally located at Highway 251 and Shooting park Road/a subdivision of Lot 2 in CVS Pharmacy Addition, a Planned Development, Lot B. Alderman Ferrari made a motion the petition be received, placed on file and referred to the Planning/Zoning Commission for review and recommendation. Alderman Ballard seconded the motion; motion carried.

Clerk Bartley presented a communication from the Illinois Valley United Way thank the City of Peru for allowing their socially distant campaign kickoff event to be held at Washington Park on September 12th from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. along with free ice cream. Alderman Buffo seconded the motion; motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT CLOSED SESSION 

ADJOURNMENT

Alderman Ferrari made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Alderman Lukosus seconded the motion and motion carried. Meeting adjourned 7:40 p.m.

https://www.peru.il.us/city-government/minutes/regular-council-meeting/2020-rm/august-2020-cm/5051-regular-meeting-minutes-08-31-20/file

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