City of Peru Public Services Committee met Nov. 18.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
ROLL CALL: Aldermen Waldorf, Lukosus, Ballard present; Alderman Edgcomb absent.
OTHER PERSONS PRESENT: City Clerk Dave Bartley, Eric Carls, Director of Engineering and Zoning, Director of Finance Justin Miller, IT Director Stephen Rounds, Economic Development Director Bob Vickery and Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert
MINUTES
Alderman Waldorf made a motion to approve the Public Services Meeting minutes of November 4, 2021. Alderman Lukosus seconded the motion; motion carried.
Committee discussed the electrical rate classification for IVRD, between the City of Peru rate or commercial rate. Clerk Bartley reported on communication with Jo Ellen Fisher at IVRD and asked for the organization to be placed on the city rate. Clerk Bartley reported he communicated with Lieutenant Doug Bernabei for input and he recommended switching them back to the city rate because of Peru’s interest in IVRD. After further discussion, the committee recommended doing a rate evaluation after they are in the building for a longer period.
PRESENTATION
None
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
WATER & SEWER
Alderman Waldorf made a motion to approve motor repairs to a pump at the Rt. 251 lift station from Inman Electric Motors in the amount of $11,006.76. Alderman Lukosus seconded the motion. City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Waldorf, Lukosus and Ballard voting aye; Alderman Edgcomb absent; motion carried.
Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert initiated a discussion of mandatory lead service replacement. With the approximate cost of $10,000 per service replacement for over 2000 plus impacted services. Corporate Counsel reported the Stated mandates begin January 1st but has a multi-year phase in.
City Engineer, Eric Carls, discussion lead service line replacement in conjunction with the 2022 sewer separation project. The Committee discussed options for public works personnel performing work and potential liability.
T.E.S.T.
None
STREETS & ALLEY
None
ELECTRIC
Committee discussed maintenance agreement with Altorfer for the police station generator. Chief Pyszka reported the agreement included monthly testing and bi-annual testing maintenance similar to the former location of the PD.
LANDFILL
None
AIRPORT
None
CEMETERY
Committee commented on how nice the cemetery looks.
PARKS & RECREATION
Eric Carls, Director of Engineering and Zoning reviewed a handout outlining options for Washington Park and Veterans Park tennis court and rehabilitation and pickleball options. Options include rehabilitating the existing courts, moving the fences, adding additional pickleball courts at Washington Park. Also reviewed a plan to put nine pickleball courts at Veterans Park on the old ice rink slab. Carls asked the Committee to consider the options for a future discussion. The Committee acknowledged receiving multiple communication for pickleball supporters. Joe Majors has asked to come before the committee to represent the pickleball interests.
CODE ENFORCEMENT/BUILDING & ZONING
None
ENGINEERING
Eric Carls, Director of Engineering and Zoning reported Area 5 Phase 1 (7th Street) project is underway. Carls noted his team would monitor the weather and adjust progress accordingly.
BUILDING & GROUNDS
Alderman Lukosus presented a list of requested update/improvements to the airport terminal building.
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
None
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
CLOSED SESSION
None
ADJOURNMENT
Alderman Waldorf made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Alderman Ballard seconded the motion; motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 11:28 a.m.
https://www.peru.il.us/city-government/forms-and-documents/minutes/public-services-minutes/2021-ps-2/5523-public-services-minutes-11-18-21/file
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