City of Peru Public Services Committee met Aug. 21.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
ROLL CALL: Aldermen Edgcomb, Tieman and O’Sadnick present. Alderman Payton absent.
MINUTES
Alderman Tieman made a motion to approve the Public Services Meeting Minutes of August 7, 2023. Alderman O’Sadnick seconded the motion; motion carried.
PRESENTATION
None
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
CODE ENFORCEMENT
None
POLICE
None
FIRE
PSM/Fire Chief Jeff King initiated a discussion regarding traffic on Sycamore Street and recommended placing a stop sign at 14th Street. The committee discussed speed bump options and agreed to place a stop sign for northbound and southbound traffic at the intersection of Sycamore Street and 14th Street.
PSM/Fire Chief King reported on a meeting with FEMA and the lack of communication on the results of grant writing effort. PSM/Fire Chief King reported that FEMA reported they are busy.
LANDFILL
None
CEMETERY
PSM/Fire Chief Jeff King reported the compressor motor at the mausoleum has failed.
PSM/Fire Chief King reported on a new mower with trade in with a Mendota dealer.
PARKS & RECREATION
Adam Thorson, Director of Parks, Recreation and Special Events reported the Saturday concert at Centennial Park was a success.
Adam Thorson, Director of Parks, Recreation and Special Events reported on the first weekend of soccer at Veteran’s Park was a success and special handicap parking was set up.
Adam Thorson, Director of Parks, Recreation and Special Events reported the last Music Under the Oaks is Saturday, September 16th.
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
None
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
CLOSED SESSION
None
ADJOURNMENT
Alderman Tieman made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Alderman O’Sadnick seconded the motion; motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 4:45 PM
https://www.peru.il.us/government/agendas-and-minutes/minutes/public-services-minutes/public-services-committee-minutes-2023/6213-public-services-minutes-08-21-23/file