City of Peru City Council Met March 29.
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 7:10 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
MINUTES/FINANCIAL REPORTS/ACTIVITY REPORTS
Mayor Harl presented the minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 15, 2021; General Fund and Miscellaneous Funds Report for nine months ending January 31, 2021; Sales, Home Rule, Use and Telecommunication Tax Receipts for December 2020; Utility Fund Report for January 2021 and Peru Police Department Monthly Report for February 2021. Alderman Waldorf made a motion that the minutes and 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 March 31, 2021:
FUND NAME TOTAL EXPENSES
General Fund $271,224.35
Insurance Fund 20,815.04
Downtown TIF 2,249.20
Utility Fund 383,089.76
Landfill Fund 6,419.00
Airport Fund 4,238.23
Total $688,035.58
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 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 $12,082.00. 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 $250.00 donation to Horizon House Road to Independence Campaign. 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.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY/ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented the minutes of the Planning/Zoning Commission hearing held on March 24, 2021. Alderman Lukosus made a motion the minutes be received, placed on file and concur with recommendation. Alderman Buffo seconded the motion; motion carried.
Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented a proposed ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 6542
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZNG THE EXECUTION OF AN ANNEXATION AGREEMENT BY AN BETWEEN THE CITY OF PERU AND LYLE EITEN
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, Waldorf, Lukosus, Radtke, Sapienza, Payton, Ballard and Buffo voting aye; motion carried.
Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented a proposed ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 6543
AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING A TRACT OF TERRITORY COMPRISING APPROXIMATLEY 7.50 ACRES OF LAND GENERALLY LOCATED EAST OF PLANK ROAD AND NORTH OF 1660 N. AVENUE LOCATED IN BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS
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, Waldorf, Lukosus, Radtke, Sapienza, Payton, Ballard and Buffo voting aye; motion carried.
Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented a proposed ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 6544
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING REZONING, WAIVIERS AND A VARIANCE AS SOUGHT BY THE PETITION OF LYLE EITEN CONCERNING PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED EAST OF PLANK ROAD AND NORTH OF 1660 N. AVENUE LOCATED IN THE CITY OF PERU, BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS (7.50 ACRES)
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, Waldorf, Lukosus, Radtke, Sapienza, Payton, Ballard and Buffo voting aye; motion carried.
Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented a proposed ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 6545
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING AN ADMINISTRATIVE VARIANCE UNDER THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PERU, IL, AS SOUGHT BY THE PETITION OF THOMAS WASHKOWIAK CONCERNING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2817 5TH 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, Waldorf, Lukosus, Radtke, Sapienza, Payton, Ballard and Buffo voting aye; motion carried.
Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented a proposed resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-06
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CONTINUED SUSPENSION OF LIQUOR LICENSE FEES FOR THE DURANTION OF THE COVID-19 CRISIS
Alderman Payton made a motion the resolution 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 resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-07
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY’S YARD WASTE STICKER REQUIREMENT FOR THE DURANTION OF THE COVID-19 CRISIS
Alderman Waldorf made a motion the resolution 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
PROCLAMATIONS
Mayor Harl presented a proclamation proclaiming April 1, 2021 as Junior Achievement Day. Alderman Ballard made a motion concur with Mayor Harl. Alderman Buffo seconded the motion; motion carried.
Mayor Harl presented a proclamation proclaiming May 2021 as Motorcycle Awareness Month. Alderman Sapienza made a motion concur with Mayor Harl. Alderman Buffo seconded the motion; motion carried
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Alderman Radtke reported that he was visiting a park in another community with his four-year old daughter and stated the equipment was not very nice and she wanted to go back to the parks in Peru. Alderman Radtke thanked Russ Schmidt of the Public Works department.
NEW BUSINESS
Resident Aaron Pinter questioned the PASER report and stated the 3rd ward is ranked last in the city for streets and sidewalks. Alderman Sapienza asserted the 3rd ward is the oldest ward and yet most of the work in recent years has been in the 3rd ward.
Mayor Harl presented pictures of downed poles due to high winds. Alderman Radtke complimented the electric department. Mayor Harl thanked the City of Princeton for the mutual aid.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Clerk Bartley presented a petition from Herbolsheimer, Duncan, Eiten, Hintz and Klinefelter, P.C. on behalf of OIG Properties, Inc. requesting variance for property located at 4309 Mahoney Drive, Peru, IL. Alderman Payton made a motion the petition be received, placed on file and referred to the Planning/Zoning Commission for review and recommendation. Alderman Waldorf seconded the motion; motion carried.
Clerk Bartley presented a communication from Joe Bornac of the Starved Rock Runners requesting permission to use Baker Lake on Mondays beginning June 14th through August 9th from 6pm-7pm for the annual Kids Running Clinic (Social Distancing protocols will be in place). Alderman Waldorf made a motion the communication be received, placed on file and permission granted in accordance with CDC guidelines. Alderman Ballard seconded the motion; motion carried.
Clerk Bartley presented a communication from Ben Bentley requesting permission to hold wedding at Baker Lake on May 22, 2022; placement of large tent to accommodate 125-150 guests; and music. Alderman Waldorf made a motion the communication be received, placed on file and permission granted in accordance with CDC guidelines. Alderman Sapienza seconded the motion; motion carried.
Clerk Bartley presented a communication from Lisa Grivetti writing to ask for permission to host daughter's wedding ceremony at Centennial Park on June 12th, 2021. Currently shelter number one is available. Ideally the ceremony would be conducted in small grouping of trees close to the shelter. There will be approximately 150 people in attendance. This will be modified depending on Covid-19 restrictions at that time. If approved alcohol will be served for a celebratory toast and in moderation. Alderman Waldorf made a motion the communication be received, placed on file and permission granted in accordance with CDC guidelines. Alderman Payton seconded the motion; motion carried.
Mayor Harl reported that most of the materials necessary to build the band shell have been received.
PUBLIC COMMENT
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
Alderman Waldorf made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Alderman Lukosus seconded the motion and motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:29 p.m.
https://www.peru.il.us/city-government/forms-and-documents/minutes/regular-council-meeting/2021-rm/march-2021-cm/5255-regular-meeting-minutes-03-29-21/file
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