City of Peru Public Services Committee met Jan. 31.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
ROLL CALL: Aldermen Waldorf, Lukosus, Ballard and Edgcomb present.
OTHER PERSONS PRESENT: Mayor Kolowski, City Clerk Dave Bartley, Alderman Sapienza, Alderman Payton, Alderman Tieman, Police Chief Bob Pyszka, Finance Director Justin Miller, Human Resource Director Kim Reese, Director of Engineering and Zoning Eric Carls, IT Director Stephen Rounds, Adam Thorson, Director of Parks, Recreation and Special Events
MINUTES
Alderman Edgcomb made a motion to approve the Public Services Meeting minutes of December 20, 2021. Alderman Lukosus seconded the motion; motion carried.
PRESENTATION
None
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
WATER & SEWER
None
T.E.S.T.
None
STREETS & ALLEY
Director of Engineering and Zoning Eric Carls initiated a discussion regarding stop sign at Mall Road and 16th Street. Mr. Carls noted the stop sign will be placed by the hydrant. Alderman Ballard asked about (Domino’s) delivery cars parked on Mall Road. Police Chief Bob Pyszka stated he will review.
ELECTRIC
Reported Pretium Packaging purchased a new transformer to accommodate growth; city to pay for the switch.
LANDFILL
None
AIRPORT
Director of Engineering and Zoning Eric Carls reported on the bid letting for taxiway at Illinois Valley Regional Airport with Advanced Asphalt being lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $1,989,000.00. Mr. Carls stated approval to follow.
Mr. Carls initiated a discussion of corporate airport leases and noted there will be significant building activity this year.
CEMETERY
None
PARKS & RECREATION
Eric Carls, Director of Engineering and Zoning reported on the contract with BCA, Inc. to finalize plans for the two Schweickert projects; one at Veteran’s Park baseball diamond and the Washington Park ice rink.
Adam Thorson, Director of Parks, Recreation and Special Events initiated a discussion regarding lease of mowers for parks department. Mr. Thorson reviewed the quotes received from Ladd Farm Mart and Smith’s Sales and Service. Mr. Thorson noted the trade value for the trade was significantly higher from Ladd Farm Mart. Mr. Thorson recommended the Ladd Farm Mart option. The Committee asked about overall cutting of parks. Eric Carls, Director of Engineering and Zoning noted his department is reviewing the grass cutting contracts to review bidding. The Committee concurred with the recommendations. Director of Finance Justin Miller concurred with the lease option. Alderman Edgcomb expressed his concerns with comparable out-of-town business. Mr. Thorson noted that Smith’s Sales and Service was not as competitive based on both the trade in and the new mower pricing.
CODE ENFORCEMENT/BUILDING & ZONING
Eric Carls, Director of Engineering and Zoning reported on the Building Permit Annual Report noting there was a total of 252 building permits issued with total construction costs at $13,303,654.20 and permit fees of $57,333.06
ENGINEERING
Eric Carls, Director of Engineering and Zoning provided an update on the following projects:
• Pohar Crossing
o Awaiting permits from IEPA
• RBI Street Program
o Bid going out to IDOT
• St. John’s Addition-Phase 2
o Permitting
• Working with the City of LaSalle on (IGA) Intergovernmental Agreement for Wenzel Road
BUILDING & GROUNDS
Mayor Kolowski discussed a proposal to place benches within the city. Mayor Kolowski stated he would donate the first bench in the name of his father. Mayor Kolowski stated he hopes to show the final project soon and gain community reaction and hopefully other residents and businesses would donate benches.
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
None
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
CLOSED SESSION
None
ADJOURNMENT
Alderman Ballard made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Alderman Lukosus seconded the motion; motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
https://www.peru.il.us/city-government/forms-and-documents/minutes/public-services-minutes/2022-ps-1/5579-public-services-minutes-01-31-22/file
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