Illinois Valley Times

City of Peru City Council met Nov. 6.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

ROLL CALL 7:00 P.M.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

PUBLIC COMMENT

PRESENTATION

MINUTES/FINANCIAL REPORTS/ACTIVITY REPORTS

REGULAR MINUTES OF OCTOBER 23, 2023

COMMITTEE REPORTS

1. FINANCE COMMITTEE

DISBURSEMENTS for November 8, 2023

2. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE

Motion to approve a MOU by and between the City of Peru and the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council Lodge 137 relating to lateral entry

Motion to authorize the City of Peru Board of Fire and Police Commissioners to hire a new police officer to fill the position of School Resource Officer (lateral entry)

Motion to authorize the City of Peru Board of Fire and Police Commissioners to seek lateral entry applications for an anticipated vacancy and/or future vacancies in the Police Department

Discuss Internet Safe Exchange Location at the Peru Police Department

Motion to approve quote from Musco Sports Lighting in the amount of $99,800 for Sunset Park lighting improvements

3. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY/ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF AN EASEMENT FROM JOHN J. RIVA AND JANE A. RIVA (PIN#: 17-07-330-000)

AN ORDINANCE GRANTING AN ADMINISTRATIVE VARIANCE UNDER THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PERU AS SOUGHT BY THE PETITION OF JOSEPH MOREL CONCERNING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1904 WEST STREET, PERU, ILLINOIS

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE PURCHASE AND/OR DEVELOPMENT OF CERTAIN CITY-OWNED SURPLUS REAL ESTATE - Lot 4 of Master-View Park Subdivision (15.439± acres) – PIN# 11-31-305-002

Discuss and Recommend Motion to Authorize Application for Map Amendment and Rezoning of Territory.

PROCLAMATIONS

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Motion to approve Downtown TIF Commercial Renovation Program application of YMB Properties LLC and award grant funds in the amount of $3,000 for TIF-eligible expenses at 1718 Peoria Street (PINS: 17-17-216-014 & 17-17-216-009)

Approve Downtown TIF Commercial Renovation Program application of Maria’s Pizza And award grant funds in the amount of $1,000 For TIF-eligible expenses at 1819 4th Street (PIN: 17-17-428- 012)

Motion to hire selected candidate for Evidence Custodian Civilian position within the Police Department

Motion to hire selected candidate for Leading Journeyman Maintenance Operator within the Electric Department

Motion to hire selected candidate for Maintenance Operator within the Electric Department

Motion to seek applicants for Apprentice Lineman within the Electric Department

Motion to seek applicants for Staff Accountant position

Motion to reinstate credit card processing fees (3% or $1.25 minimum) effective November 7, 2023

NEW BUSINESS

Discuss and Recommend Motion to Authorize Mayor to Execute Letter of Commitment for the North Central Illinois Council of Governments US EPA Brownfields Coalition Assessment Grant Application

PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS

ITEM NO. 1 Communication from the City of Peru for Annexation and Zoning of Territory (located north of Shooting Park Rd. and west of Peru City Cemetery)

MAYOR’S NOTES

PUBLIC COMMENT

CLOSED SESSION

ADJOURNMENT

https://www.peru.il.us/government/agendas-and-minutes/agendas/regular-council-meeting-agendas/regular-council-meeting-agendas-2023/6301-regular-meeting-agenda-11-06-23-amended/file