City of Peru City Council met Sept. 28.
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 7:07 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
PUBLIC COMMENT
MINUTES
Mayor Harl presented the minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 14, 2020. Alderman Ferrari made a motion that the minutes be received and placed on file. Alderman Buffo seconded the motion; motion carried.
FINANCIAL REPORTS
Mayor Harl presented the Treasurer’s Report for August 2020 and the City Clerk’s Report of Cash Received for August 2020. Alderman Radtke 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 August 2020. Alderman Ferrari 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 September 30, 2020:
FUND NAME TOTAL EXPENSES
General Fund $1,485,750.38
Insurance Fund 70,557.43
Utility Fund 363,496.15
Landfill Fund 314.60
Airport Fund 514.84
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, Radtke, Sapienza, Payton, Ballard and Buffo voting aye; Alderman Waldorf absent; motion carried.
Alderman Buffo made a motion to approve $3,000 payment to NCICG Economic Development District annual local share for 2020-2021. 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.
Alderman Payton made a motion to authorize the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners to proceed with filling a police officer vacancy with an expected hire/start date late 2020 or early 2021. 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.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Alderman Ferrari made a motion to award the 2020 Curb & Sidewalk Program to Ladzinski Cement Finishing Co. in the amount of $153,172.05. 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.
On the recommendation of PSM Jeff King, the motion to approve quote from Universal Asphalt & Excavating, Inc, in the amount of $39,368.00 for patch work on Water Street was tabled.
Alderman Lukosus made a motion to seek bids for 10 Class 1, 65 ft power poles and 4 Class 1, 70 ft power poles. 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.
REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY/ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented the minutes of the Planning/Zoning Commission hearing held on September 16, 2020 concerning the petition of Daniel Kenny concerning property located at 615 Plum Street, Peru, IL. Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert stated the commission unanimously denied the request. Alderman Sapienza made a motion the minutes be received, placed on file and concur with the recommendation. Alderman Radtke seconded the motion; motion carried.
Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented a proposed ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE AS SOUGHT BY THE PETITION OF DANIEL KENNY FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 615 PLUM STREET, PERU, IL
Failed for lack of a motion.
Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented the minutes of the Planning/Zoning Commission hearing held on September 16, 2020 concerning the petition of M.B.R. Management Corporation concerning property generally located at Illinois Route 251 and Shooting Park Road in the City of Peru, IL. Alderman Ferrari 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. 6507
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING VARIANCES AS SOUGHT BY THE PETITION OF M.B.R. MANAGEMENT CORPORATION CONCERNING PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT ILLINOIS ROUTE 251 AND SHOOTING PARK ROAD IN THE CITY OF PERU, ILLINOIS
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. 6508
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING MEETING DATES FOR THE CITY OF PERU FINANCE AND SAFETY SERVICES COMMITTEE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2021
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, 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. 6509
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING CITY OF PERU REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2021
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, Radtke, Sapienza, Payton, Ballard and Buffo voting aye; Alderman Waldorf absent; motion carried.
Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented a proposed ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 6510
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING CITY OF PERU COMMITTEE OF A WHOLE MEETING DATES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2021
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, 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. 6511
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING MEETING DATES FOR THE CITY OF PERU PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2021
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, 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. 6512
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING MEETING DATES FOR THE CITY OF PERU RECREATION BOARD COMMITTEE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2021
Alderman Ferrari 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. 6513
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF PERU, LASALLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS AND LASALLE COUNTY (PERU DOWNTOWN TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT)
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, Lukosus, Radtke, Sapienza, Payton, Ballard and Buffo voting aye; Alderman Waldorf absent; motion carried.
PROCLAMATIONS
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Alderman Lukosus made a motion to authorize Human Resource Manager Kim Reese to seek applicants for the position of IT Director. 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.
Finance Officer Justin Miller discussed a proposal from IAS Technology regarding Council Chambers Video and Audio COVID upgrades for electronic meetings. Finance Officer Justin Miller stated he wants to ensure the upgrades will comply with the CURES funding reimbursement. Finance Officer Justin Miller also stated he wants to be sure ADA requirements are met and integration with our existing system is complete. Finance Officer Justin Miller estimated a cost of $80,000-$100,000 for the project.
Mayor Harl announced that former first lady Anne Baker passed away at 99 years young.
Adam Thorson, Director of Parks, Recreation and Special Events announced that he will be announcing rules and regulations for Trick-or-Treat (October 31st from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.).
Mayor Harl commented on the last Music in the Park event and that social distancing had been adhered to. Mayor Harl also stated there was an aerobatic flyover by a TG.
Police Chief Doug Bernabei reported on damage to the LP stadium turf and commended the residents and officers that responded and quickly identified the juveniles involved.
Police Chief Doug Bernabei reported on the Peru Crime Tip Line to report crime anonymously and reward for the apprehension of criminal. Chief Bernabei stated the number is out on social media.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Clerk Bartley presented a communication from Joe and Mary Kramer seeking a variance for property located at 318 Church Street. Alderman Sapienza made a motion the communication be received, placed on file referred to the Planning/Zoning Commission for review and recommendation. Alderman Lukosus 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 7:56 p.m.
https://www.peru.il.us/city-government/forms-and-documents/minutes/regular-council-meeting/2020-rm/september-2020-cm/5083-regular-meeting-minutes-09-28-20/file
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