City of Peru City Council met Oct. 12.
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, Lukosus, Sapienza, Payton, Ballard and Buffo present; Aldermen Waldorf and Radtke absent; Mayor Harl present.
All joined in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
PRESENTATION
Mayor Harl reported on recent projects he has been involved with regarding his vision for improvements within the city. Mayor Harl outlined the following:
• Fountain and Christmas Tree at roundabout
o In-kind donations from Advanced, T.E.S.T., Aqua Control, Chamlin and Associates and Atlas Crane
o City workers would already be on the clock so there support was essential
• Bandshell at Centennial Park
o Noted huge success of concerts in the park
♣ 9-10 scheduled dates were successful (rain date for one)
o Supported efforts and survey of attendees to select a bandshell preference
• Northbound roundabout is open and motorist are adjusting
• 10’ walking path is already being used
PUBLIC COMMENT
MINUTES
Mayor Harl presented the minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 28, 2020. Alderman Buffo made a motion that the minutes be received and placed on file. Alderman Ferrari seconded the motion; motion carried.
FINANCIAL REPORTS
ACTIVITY REPORTS
Mayor Harl presented the Peru Police Department Monthly Report for September 2020; Peru Volunteer Ambulance Service Monthly Report for August 2020 and the 2020 Illinois Municipal Electric Agency Annual Report. Alderman Lukosus made a motion the report be received and placed on file. Alderman Buffo seconded the motion; motion carried.
FINANCE AND SAFETY COMMITTEE
Alderman Buffo presented the following disbursements for payment on October 14, 2020:
FUND NAME TOTAL EXPENSES
General Fund $519,906.24
Insurance Fund 28,284.87
Utility Fund 1,005,787.32
Landfill Fund 4,730.00
Airport Fund 3,912.48
Total $1,920,633.40
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, Sapienza, Payton, Ballard and Buffo voting aye; Aldermen Waldorf and Radtke absent; motion carried.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Alderman Ballard made a motion to approve $25,870 quote from IAS Technology for E-Meeting Video Presentation System in the Council Chambers (COVID Response Upgrades). Alderman Lukosus seconded the motion. City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Ferrari, Lukosus, Sapienza, Payton, Ballard and Buffo voting aye; Aldermen Waldorf and Radtke absent; motion carried.
Alderman Ballard made a motion to approve $117,380 quote from IAS Technology for E-Meeting Conferencing System in the Council Chambers (COVID Response Upgrades). Alderman Lukosus seconded the motion. City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Ferrari, Lukosus, Sapienza, Payton, Ballard and Buffo voting aye; Aldermen Waldorf and Radtke absent; motion carried.
Alderman Ballard made a motion to approve $17,930 quote from IAS Technology for Audiovisual System in the Executive Conference Room (COVID Response Upgrades). Alderman Lukosus seconded the motion.
City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Ferrari, Lukosus, Sapienza, Payton, Ballard and Buffo voting aye; Aldermen Waldorf and Radtke absent; motion carried.
Alderman Ballard made a motion to approve a service agreement with Knight Engineering to complete a benefit cost analysis for a FEMA BRIC grant associated with the Center Street Electric Sub Station for an amount not-to-exceed $15,400. Alderman Lukosus seconded the motion. City Engineer Eric Carls recommended with grant approval. City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Ferrari, Lukosus, Sapienza, Payton, Ballard and Buffo voting aye; Aldermen Waldorf and Radtke absent; motion carried.
Alderman Lukosus made a motion to authorize the Engineering & Zoning Department to seek Requests for Qualifications for civil site engineering for the Center Street Substation. Alderman Ferrari seconded the motion.
City Engineer Eric Carls noted the need for qualification-based process. Alderman Payton asked City Engineer Eric Carls how many projects the city secured grant funding. City Engineer Eric Carls reported the following:
• N. Peoria Street/Plank Road-$4-5 million
• Unytite Drive Extension-$4-5 million
• Pisces Project-$10 million
• EWWTP-$1 million
Alderman Payton complimented the engineering department. City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Ferrari, Lukosus, Sapienza, Payton, Ballard and Buffo voting aye; Aldermen Waldorf and Radtke absent; motion carried.
Alderman Lukosus made a motion to authorize the Engineering & Zoning Department to seek Requests for Qualifications for the electrical engineering for the Center Street Substation. Alderman Ferrari seconded the motion.
City Engineer Eric Carls noted the need for qualification-based process City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Ferrari, Lukosus, Sapienza, Payton, Ballard and Buffo voting aye; Aldermen Waldorf and Radtke absent; motion carried.
Alderman Ferrari made a motion to approve a proposal from Advanced Asphalt to resurface the city parking lot located on the east side of Peoria Street and south of 5th Street in the amount of $73,680.00. Alderman Lukosus seconded the motion. City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Ferrari, Lukosus, Sapienza, Payton, Ballard and Buffo voting aye; Aldermen Waldorf and Radtke absent; motion carried.
Adam Thorson, Recreation Director, announced the October 24th Halloween activities at Washington Park.
Adam Thorson, Recreation Director, announced December 5th will be proposed light up parade Christmas celebration.
REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY/ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented a proposed ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 6514
An Ordinance Approving And Authorizing The Execution Of An Intergovernmental Agreement To Lease Municipal Property By And Between The City Of Peru, Illinois And The Illinois Valley Regional Dispatch Center
Alderman Sapienza made a motion the ordinance be adopted as written and read. Alderman Buffo seconded the motion. Police Chief Doug Bernabei reviewed the path to regional dispatch and the inception by state mandate of IVRD. Chief Bernabei stated the past challenge was finding a location and has been housed at the Peru Police Station. Chief Bernabei stated the IVRD reviewed the 4-owner towns of LaSalle, Peru, Oglesby and Mendota. Chief Bernabei stated the board narrowed the search to two locations and ultimately chose the Peru Police Station. City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Ferrari, Lukosus, Sapienza, Payton, Ballard and Buffo voting aye; Aldermen Waldorf and Radtke absent; motion carried.
Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented a proposed ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 6515
An Ordinance Granting An Administrative Variance Under The Zoning Ordinance Of The City Of Peru, Il As Sought By The Petition Of David And Barbara Donahue Concerning Property Located At 1910 12th Street, Peru, Il
Alderman Lukosus 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, Sapienza, Payton, Ballard and Buffo voting aye; Aldermen Waldorf and Radtke absent; motion carried.
Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented a proposed ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 6516
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 114-Utilities, Article Iv.-Sewer Use And Pretreatment, Division 2.-General Sewer Use Requirements, Section 114-124.- Local Limits, Of The City Of Peru Code Of Ordinances
Alderman Lukosus 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, Lukosus, Sapienza, Payton, Ballard and Buffo voting aye; Aldermen Waldorf and Radtke absent; motion carried.
City Clerk Dave Bartley presented a proposed ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 6517
An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 6471 Entitled: “An Ordinance Fixing Wages For Employees Of The City Of Peru, Illinois Commencing May 1, 2020 And Ending April 30, 2021
Alderman Payton 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, Lukosus, Sapienza, Payton, Ballard and Buffo voting aye; Aldermen Waldorf and Radtke absent; motion carried.
PROCLAMATIONS
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Harl reported on the great work by the electric department to help restore power to the Peru Library.
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 7:56 p.m.
https://www.peru.il.us/city-government/minutes/regular-council-meeting/2020-rm/october-2020-cm/5096-regular-meeting-minutes-10-12-20/file
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