City of Peru City Council met April 25.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
A budget hearing was held at 6:39 p.m. in the City of Peru Council Chambers.
Clerk Bartley called the hearing to order.
In attendance were Aldermen Ballard, Tieman, Payton, Edgcomb, Waldorf, Sapienza, Lukosus, Buffo.
Mayor Kolowski City Clerk Dave Bartley, Treasurer Jackson Powell, Director of Finance Justin Miller, Police Chief Bob Pyszka, PSM/Fire Chief Jeff King, Eric Carls, Director of Engineering and Zoning, IT Director Stephen Rounds, Director of Parks, Recreation and Special Events Adam Thorson
OPERATING BUDGET PRESENTATION-Presented by Justin Miller, Director of Finance.
Budget presentation attached.
Mayor Kolowski asked about the fire and police pension assumption. Mr. Miller noted the changes in the policy state-wide pension plan. Mr. Miller stated we would stay with our current plan. (Fire pension 88% and Police pension 55%-latest rates from the Division of Insurance.
Alderman Payton thanked Mr. Miller for the 300 plus hours dedicated to the budget.
Treasurer Powell complimented the council and Mr. Miller.
Mayor Kolowski thanked Mr. Miller and all department heads.
Hearing adjourned at 6:54 p.m.
A regular meeting of the Peru City Council was called to order by Mayor Ken Kolowski in the Peru City Council Chambers on Monday, April 25, 2022, at 7:00 p.m.
City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Ballard, Tieman, Payton, Edgcomb, Waldorf, Sapienza, Lukosus and Buffo present; Mayor Kolowski present.
All joined in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
PUBLIC COMMENT
PRESENTATION/PROCLAMATION
MINUTES/FINANCIAL REPORTS/ACTIVITY REPORTS
Mayor Kolowski presented the Regular Minutes of April 11, 2022, Special Meeting Minutes of April 18, 2022 Treasurer’s Report for March 2022 and Peru Volunteer Ambulance Service, Inc Activity Summary for March 2022. 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 April 27, 2022:
FUND NAME TOTAL EXPENSES
General Fund $488,182.57
Insurance Fund 18.68
Utility Fund 1,864,414.81
Airport Fund 3,054.61
Total $2,355,670.67
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. Clerk Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Ballard, Tieman, Payton, Edgcomb, Waldorf, Sapienza, Lukosus and Buffo voting aye; motion carried.
Alderman made a motion to approve $5,000 donation to Central States tournament. Alderman Buffo seconded the motion. Clerk Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Ballard, Tieman, Payton, Edgcomb, Waldorf, Sapienza, Lukosus and Buffo voting aye; motion carried. (Tournament July 22-27th)
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Alderman Waldorf made a motion to extend the Mowing and Trimming contract with TNT Lawn & Snow, LLC in the amount of $2, 915.00 per cut. (5-year contract; 7% increase this year). Alderman Ballard seconded the motion. Clerk 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 sale of Renewable Energy Credits to STX Commodities, LLC as follows:
STX buys 9,131 July-December 2020 production at $1.00
STX buys 20,689 January-June 2021 production at $1.20
STX buys 29,300 July 2021-March 2022 production at $1.40
Alderman Waldorf seconded the motion. Clerk Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Ballard, Tieman, Payton, Edgcomb, Waldorf, Sapienza, Lukosus and Buffo voting aye; motion carried.
POLICE AND FIRE COMMITTEE
Chief Pyszka reported on a grant to purchase 7 new bulletproof vests with half of the cost to be reimbursed through the grant. Chief Pyszka stated the cost of the vests are $5,256.00 and they are replaced every 5 years.
REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY/ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Corporate Counsel Scott presented the minutes of public hearing on petition of Joe Welte concerning property located at 4401-4431 Progress Boulevard in the City of Peru, IL. Alderman Waldorf made a motion the minutes be received, placed on file and concur with the recommendation. Alderman Payton seconded the motion; motion carried.
Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented a proposed ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 6642
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIANCE AND WAIVER AS SOUGHT BY THE PETITION OF JOE WELTE CONCERNING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4401-4431 PROGRESS BOULEVARD IN THE CITY OF PERU, ILLINOIS
Alderman Waldorf made a motion the ordinance be adopted as written and read. Alderman Buffo seconded the motion. Clerk Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Ballard, Tieman, Payton, Edgcomb, Waldorf, Sapienza, Lukosus and Buffo voting aye; motion carried. Corporate Counsel Scott presented the minutes of public hearing on petition of Jordan and Meghan Lutes concerning property located at 1307 Herbert Street in the City of Peru Illinois. Alderman Waldorf made a motion the minutes be received, placed on file and concur with the recommendation. Alderman Payton seconded the motion; motion carried.
Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented a proposed ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 6643
AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF A PUBLIC EASEMENT FROM KENNETH W. WENZEL AND GERALD E. WENZEL OVER CERTAIN PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 901 WENZEL ROAD. (LaSalle State Bank – LaSalle County PIN: 17-04-325-002)
Alderman Waldorf made a motion the ordinance be adopted as written and read. Alderman Tieman seconded the motion. Clerk 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. 6644
AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF A PUBLIC EASEMENT FROM KENNETH W. WENZEL AND GERALD E. WENZEL OVER CERTAIN REAL ESTATE GENERALLY KNOWN AS LOT 1 AND LOT 2 OF EARL WENZEL COMMERICAL 7TH ADDITION TO THE CITY OF PERU (WG Development LLC – LaSalle County PINs: 17-04-328-001 & 17-04-328- 002)
Alderman Payton made a motion the ordinance be adopted as written and read. Alderman Waldorf seconded the motion. Clerk 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. 6645
AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF A PUBLIC EASEMENT FROM KENNETH W. WENZEL AND GERALD E. WENZEL OVER CERTAIN PROPERTY NOW KNOWN AS PERU DIAMOND 3 SENIOR DEVELOPMENT, A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (Madison Medical Partners LLC – LaSalle County PIN: 17-04-343-000)
Alderman Edgcomb made a motion the ordinance be adopted as written and read. Alderman Payton seconded the motion. Clerk Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Ballard, Tieman, Payton, Edgcomb, Waldorf, Sapienza, Lukosus and Buffo voting aye; motion carried.
https://www.peru.il.us/city-government/forms-and-documents/minutes/regular-council-meeting/2022-cm/april-2022-cm/5683-regular-meeting-minutes-04-25-22/file
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