City of Peru City Council met Feb. 14
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
A regular meeting of the Peru City Council was called to order by Mayor Ken Kolowski in the Peru City Council Chambers at 7:39 P.M.
City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Ballard, Tieman, Payton, Edgcomb, Waldorf, Sapienza, Lukosus and Buffo 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 Kolowski presented the Regular Minutes of January 31, 2022, Treasurer’s Report for December 2021; Peru Police Department Monthly Report for January 2022; Peru Volunteer Ambulance Service Activity Summary for December 2021 and Peru Volunteer Ambulance Service Activity Summary for Year of 2021. Alderman Waldorf made a motion the minutes and reports 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 February 16, 2022:
FUND NAME TOTAL EXPENSES
General Fund $384,741.75
Insurance Fund 19,936.19
Industrial TIF 97,235.52
Commercial TIF 26,867.73
Downtown TIF 30,657.85
Utility Fund 1,813,361.97
Airport Fund 1,147.00
Total $2,373,948.01
Alderman Buffo made a motion the disbursements be received, placed on file and the bills be paid in the usual manner. Alderman Sapienza seconded the motion. City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Ballard, Tieman, Payton, Edgcomb, Waldorf, Sapienza, Lukosus and Buffo voting aye; motion carried.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Alderman Waldorf made a motion to authorize the City Engineer to seek bids for improvements to the Washington Park Tennis Courts. Alderman Ballard seconded the motion. City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Ballard, Tieman, Payton, Edgcomb, Waldorf, Sapienza, Lukosus and Buffo voting aye; motion carried.
Alderman Lukosus made a motion to authorize the City Engineer to seek bids for Water Street Improvements. Alderman Waldorf seconded the motion. City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Ballard, Tieman, Payton, Edgcomb, Waldorf, Sapienza, Lukosus and Buffo voting aye; motion carried.
Alderman Lukosus presented a proposed resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-03
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY ENGINEER TO SEEK BIDS FOR THE WATER STREET IMPROVEMENTS
Alderman Lukosus made a motion the resolution be adopted as written and read. Alderman Payton seconded the motion. City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Ballard, Tieman, Payton, Edgcomb, Waldorf, Sapienza, Lukosus and Buffo voting aye; motion carried.
Alderman Waldorf made a motion to approve purchase of 2019 F150 XL RWD truck from Schimmer Ford in the amount of $30,900.00 (Public Work-Cemetery). Alderman Edgcomb seconded the motion. City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Ballard, Tieman, Payton, Edgcomb, Waldorf, Sapienza, Lukosus and Buffo voting aye; motion carried.
POLICE AND FIRE COMMITTEE
REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY/ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented a proposed ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 6620
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF CERTAIN CITY-OWNED SURPLUS REAL ESTATE TO SIMPLY MODERN HOMES LLC: 2104 9TH STREET, PERU, ILLINOIS
Alderman Sapienza made a motion the ordinance be adopted as written and read. Alderman Waldorf seconded the motion. City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Ballard, Tieman, Payton, Edgcomb, Waldorf, Sapienza, Lukosus and Buffo voting aye; motion carried.
Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented a proposed ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 6621
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF CERTAIN CITY-OWNED SURPLUS REAL ESTATE TO CHRISTOPHER DUDEK: 1718 BREWSTER STREET, PERU, ILLINOIS
Alderman Waldorf a 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 Ballard, Tieman, Payton, Edgcomb, Waldorf, Sapienza, Lukosus and Buffo voting aye; motion carried.
Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented a proposed ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 6622
AN ORDNANCE AUTHORIZNING THE SALE OF CERTAIN CITY-OWNED SURPLUS REAL ESTATE TO WILLIAM AND KIMBERLY JARACZEWSKI: SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SHOOTING PARK ROAD AND PULASKI STREET, PERU, ILLINOIS
Alderman Ballard a made a motion the ordinance be adopted as written and read. Alderman Tieman seconded the motion. City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Ballard, Tieman, Payton, Edgcomb, Waldorf, Sapienza, Lukosus and Buffo voting aye; motion carried.
Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented a proposed ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 6623
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF CERTAIN CITY-OWNED SURPLUS REAL ESTATE TO CINTHIA GONZALEZ: 1815 MAIN STREET, PERU, ILLINOIS
Alderman Waldorf a made a motion the ordinance be adopted as written and read. Alderman Tieman seconded the motion. City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Ballard, Tieman, Payton, Edgcomb, Waldorf, Sapienza, Lukosus and Buffo voting aye; motion carried.
Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented a proposed ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 6624
AN ORDIANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF CERTAIN CITY-OWNED SURPLUS REAL ESTATE TO SCOTT M. CLARK: 1528 PULASKI STREET, PERU, ILLINOIS
Alderman Tieman 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 Ballard, Tieman, Payton, Edgcomb, Waldorf, Sapienza, Lukosus and Buffo voting aye; motion carried.
Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented a proposed ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 6625
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE ENTERING INTO A COST SHARING INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF LASALLE AND THE CITY OF PERU TO IMPROVE AND REPAIR CERTAIN ROADWAYS WHICH PRESENTLY HAVE PORTIONS THEREOF UNDER JOINT JURISDICTION OF THE TWO CITIES AND ALSO REGARDING MATTERS RELATED THERETO (Wenzel Road/24th Street)
Alderman Waldorf made a motion the ordinance be adopted as written and read. Alderman Payton seconded the motion. Eric Carls, Director of Engineering and Zoning reported the project is out to bid. City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Ballard, Tieman, Payton, Edgcomb, Waldorf, Sapienza, Lukosus and Buffo voting aye; motion carried
PROCLAMATIONS
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Alderman Waldorf made a motion to hire selected candidate for Public Works Laborer position. Alderman Edgcomb seconded the motion. City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Ballard, Tieman, Payton, Edgcomb, Waldorf, Sapienza, Lukosus and Buffo voting aye; motion carried
NEW BUSINESS
PSM/Fire Chief Jeff King reminded the public that if we do get a severe winter storm of more than three inches, that cars will need to be removed from the streets. Police Chief Bob Pyszka reported the last snowstorm yielded four tickets.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Clerk Bartley presented a petition from Jeff and Julie Sloan requesting variance for property located at 4 Pointe Boulevard, Peru, IL. Alderman Buffo made a motion the petition be received, placed on file and referred to the Planning/Zoning Commission for review and recommendation. Alderman Lukosus seconded the motion; motion carried.
Clerk Bartley presented a petition from Thomas and Meril Lewis requesting variance for property located at 826 16th Street, 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 Edgcomb seconded the motion; motion carried.
MAYOR’S NOTES
Mayor Kolowski complimented Human Resource Director Kim Reese and Human Resource Assistant Crystal Smith for a job well done on the City Newsletter.
Mayor Kolowski acknowledged the passing of retired police officer Ron Foster (1971-1997). Police Chief shared memories of Mr. Foster noting that when was an intern on the department in 1989, Officer Foster asked him: “Hey kid, what are you doing here?” and when he joined the department full-time, Officer Foster questioned him: “Hey kid, you sure you want to do this?” Chief Pyszka stated he called everyone “kid”, whether young or old. Chief Pyszka stated that everywhere he went, he had a toothpick in his mouth and everyone on the police force wrote their tickets in black ink with a pen, but Officer Foster always wrote his in pencil. Chief Pyszka stated he was a great guy and gave him lots of good information. Police Chief Pyszka stated he was a great guy and gave me lots of good information.
PUBLIC COMMENT
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
Alderman Tieman made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Alderman Lukosus seconded the motion and motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
https://www.peru.il.us/city-government/forms-and-documents/minutes/regular-council-meeting/2022-cm/february-2022-cm/5596-regular-meeting-minutes-02-14-22/file
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