City of Peru City Council met June 20.
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 7:00 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
Resident John Witalka of 2144 Meadowlawn Lane and Jerry McCormick of 2139 Meadowlawn Lane addressed council regarding neighbor Rob Martin of 2138 Meadowlawn Lane. Mr. Witalka and Mr. McCormick stated that Mr. Martin harasses them and acts offensive toward them and they have reached their limit in dealing with him.
PRESENTATION
MINUTES/FINANCIAL REPORTS/ACTIVITY REPORTS
Mayor Kolowski presented the Regular Minutes of June 6, 2022, Special Meeting Minutes of June 13, 2022, Treasurer’s Report for April 2022 and the Peru Police Department Monthly Report for May 2022 Alderman Waldorf made a motion 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 June 22, 2022:
FUND NAME TOTAL EXPENSES
General Fund $735,194.86
Utility Fund 2,846,517.03
Landfill Fund 26.00
Airport Fund 61,949.99
Total $3,643,232.88
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.
Finance Director Justin Miller updated the council on the 2022 GO Bond effective rate of 3% and funds will be available Tuesday.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Alderman Waldorf made a motion to approve change order for the Water Street Extension to the West, Peru, IL, from SKI Sealcoating & Maintenance, Inc.in the amount of $247,610. 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.
Alderman Waldorf made a motion to authorize rodder pump replacement on the City’s vactor truck in the amount of $24,104.10 with Standard Equipment Company. Alderman Lukosus seconded the motion. Clerk 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 a proposal from 258Xtreme for various (extreme air, rock wall, obstacle course, bounce house, 2 slides, zipline, bungee run) for Taste of the Illinois Valley in the amount of $29,045.00. Alderman Sapienza second the motion. Clerk 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 the purchase of a 2014 Ford F250 pickup truck from Autoland Outlet, Inc. in the amount of $39,233.00. 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.
POLICE AND FIRE COMMITTEE
Alderman Buffo made a motion to approve the start date for #1 on the fire department eligibility list to start July 11, 2022 to fill vacancy due to a retirement. 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.
REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY/ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented a proposed ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 6664
AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING AND ZONING CERTAIN TERRITORY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 35102 1500 NORTH AVENUE IN BUREAU COUNTY TO THE CITY OF PERU, ILLINOIS, AS SOUGHT BY THE PETITION OF DAVID M. NEILL (Bureau County PINs 18-13-100-008 & 18-13-300-013 - 46.9± acres)
Alderman Lukosus 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.
Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented a proposed ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 6665
ORDINANCE 6665 APPROVING THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND PROJECTS FOR THE PERU MVP TAX INCREMENT FINANCING (TIF) DISTRICT
Alderman Lukosus 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 Schweickert presented a proposed ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 6666
ORDINANCE 6666 DESIGNATING THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA FOR THE PERU MVP TIF DISTRICT
Alderman Lukosus 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 Schweickert presented a proposed ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 6667
ORDINANCE 6667 ADOPTING TAX INCREMENT ALLOCATION FINANCING FOR THE PERU MVP TIF DISTRICT
Alderman Lukosus 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.
Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented a proposed ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 6668
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE AND SALE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY PURSUANT TO THE SALES AND PRE-DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN CITY OF PERU, AN ILLINOIS HOME-RULE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, AND BUILDING MATERIALS MANUFACTURING CORPORATION, A DELAWARE CORPORATION, DATED APRIL 28, 2022
Alderman Lukosus 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 Schweickert presented a proposed ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 6669
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A JOINT-USE POLE ATTACHMENT AGREEMENT WITH MCC NETWORKS, LLC
Alderman Tieman 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.
PROCLAMATIONS
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Alderman Sapienza made a motion to approve an employment agreement with Justin Miller. 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.
Alderman Tieman asked about streaming all meetings. Council was in favor.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Clerk Bartley presented a communication from Chris Ellberg requesting permission to hold the annual Pet Fest at Baker Lake on Saturday, September 10th and to allow dogs in the park. Alderman Tieman made a motion the communication be received, placed on file and permission granted. Alderman Waldorf seconded the motion; motion carried.
MAYOR’S NOTES
Mayor Kolowski reported the next regular meeting will be Tuesday, July 5th due to the July 4th holiday.
Mayor Kolowski commended PSM/Fire Chief Jeff King and his team during the Grand Bear fire and that he received great feedback from the Utica mayor and fire chief.
Alderman Tieman asked about the Wenzel Road construction progress. Eric Carls, Director of Engineering and Zoning stated it will be complete as scheduled.
CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENT
ADJOURNMENT
Alderman Payton made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Alderman Buffo seconded the motion and motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:42 p.m.
https://www.peru.il.us/city-government/forms-and-documents/minutes/regular-council-meeting/2022-cm/june-2022-cm/5744-regular-meeting-minutes-06-20-22/file
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