City of Peru City Council met Aug. 28.
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 on Monday, August 28, 2023, at 7:00 p.m.
City Clerk Dave Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Ballard, Tieman, Payton, Edgcomb, Sapienza, O’Sadnick, Lukosus and Moreno present; Mayor Kolowski 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 August 14, 2023, Peru Police Department Monthly Report for July 2023 and Peru Volunteer Ambulance Service Inc. for July 2023. Alderman Payton made a motion the minutes and reports be received and placed on file. Alderman Sapienza seconded the motion; motion carried.
FINANCE AND SAFETY COMMITTEE
Alderman Tieman presented the following disbursements for payment on August 30, 2023:
FUND NAME TOTAL EXPENSES
General Fund $439,149.99
Insurance Fund 127,939.51
Utility Fund 883,038.30
Total $1,450,126.80
Alderman Tieman made a motion the disbursements be received, placed on file and the bills be paid in the usual manner. Alderman Payton seconded the motion. Council questioned the following disbursements:
• Shearer Tree Service-$70,020.00
o Tree clearing along rail to the hydro-electric plant
• Annual Amazon Membership Fee-$1,299.00
o Finance Office Tracy Mitchell to research less expensive options
Clerk Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Ballard, Tieman, Payton, Edgcomb, Sapienza, O’Sadnick, Lukosus and Moreno voting aye; motion carried.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
Alderman Moreno made a motion to approve a quote in the amount of $8,947.00 from P&D Sign Co., for the Electric Building Awning Replacement. Alderman Lukosus seconded the motion. Clerk Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Ballard, Tieman, Payton, Edgcomb, Sapienza, O’Sadnick, Lukosus and Moreno voting aye; motion carried.
Alderman Sapienza made a motion to approve purchase of truckload of 40ft Class 1 Utility Poles from the lowest responsible bidder. Alderman Moreno seconded the motion. Clerk Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Ballard, Tieman, Payton, Edgcomb, Sapienza, O’Sadnick, Lukosus and Moreno voting aye; motion carried.
Eric Carls, Director initiated a discussion regarding EV Charging Station Transformer and noted the following:
• Evaluating transformer cost based on a poor load fact.
• Working with the IMEA for establishing language
• Recommending passing costs along to users
Alderman Lukosus made motion to promote selected candidate to the position of General Foreman. Alderman Payton seconded the motion. Clerk Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Ballard, Tieman, Payton, Edgcomb, Sapienza, O’Sadnick, Lukosus and Moreno voting aye; motion carried.
REPORT OF CITY ATTOREY/ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented a proposed ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 6792
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 110-93(a) OF THE CITY OF PERU CODE OF ORDINANCES CONCERNING STOP SIGNS
Alderman Lukosus made a motion the ordinance be adopted as written and read. Alderman Moreno seconded the motion. Clerk Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Ballard, Tieman, Payton, Edgcomb, Sapienza, O’Sadnick, Lukosus and Moreno voting aye; motion carried.
PROCLAMATIONS
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Clerk Bartley presented a petition from Steve Weberski seeking variances for the property located at 2611 7th Street, Peru, IL. Alderman Moreno made a motion the petition be received, placed on file and be referred to the Planning/Zoning Commission for review and recommendation. Alderman O’Sadnick seconded the motion; motion carried.
Clerk Bartley presented a petition from Woolpert/Popeyes seeking variances/waivers for the property generally located north of May Road and West of Trompeter Road (PIN # 11-32-404-005). 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.
Clerk Bartley presented a from Payton Rietgraf of the Illinois Valley Vengeance Youth football/ wrestling club, in conjunction with Elle’s Tap, requesting permission to hold a fundraiser on October 14th from 4pm-10pm. Permission to close Prospect Ave. between 4th Street and 5th Street. (Band Nutzy Mack will play along with kid’s games later in day). Alderman Moreno made a motion the communication be received, placed on file and permission granted. Alderman Edgcomb seconded the motion; motion carried.
Clerk Bartley presented a petition from Lori Urnikis-Jones seeking variances for the property located at 1927 7th Street, Peru, IL. Alderman Sapienza made a motion the petition be received, placed on file and be referred to the Planning/Zoning Commission for review and recommendation. Alderman O’Sadnick seconded the motion; motion carried.
MAYOR’S NOTES
Human Resources Director Kim Reese reminded the council of the upcoming 4th annual charity golf outing hosted by the City of Peru Health and Wellness Committee on September 9th at Oak Ridge. Ms. Reese stated proceeds will go to the Peru Police Blue and Red Christmas program. Ms. Reese also stated the committee is looking for golfers and sponsors.
CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENT
ADJOURNMENT
Alderman Tieman made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Alderman Lukosus seconded the motion and motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:16 p.m.
https://www.peru.il.us/government/agendas-and-minutes/minutes/regular-council-meeting/regular-meeting-minutes-2023/6218-regular-meeting-minutes-08-28-23/file
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