Illinois Valley Times

City of Peru City Council met Feb. 26.

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 MEETING MINTUES OF FEBRUARY 12, 2024

TREASURER’S REPORT FOR JANUARY 2024

PERU POLICE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT JANUARY 2024

COMMITTEE REPORTS

1. FINANCE COMMITTEE

DISBURSEMENTS for February 28, 2024

2. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE

3. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

Motion to approve a quote from Depue in the amount of 43,315.00 for the Water Plant Aerator Bypass project.

Motion to authorize the City Engineer to seek bids for the 5th St. & 10th St. Water Main Improvements.

Motion to approve annual licensing, hosting, and support fees of $49,645.90 for the Tantulus AMI system.

Motion to approve the purchase of 3 rolls of 15kv underground primary wire at a price not to exceed $38,000

REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY/ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF PERU CODE OF ORDINANCES AS IT RELATES TO CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION

A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CEDING OF 2024 PRIVATE ACTIVITY BONDING AUTHORITY

AN ORDINANCE DECLARING SURPLUS REVENUE IN THE PERU DOWNTOWN TIF DISTRICT SPECIAL TAX ALLOCATION FUND AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF THAT SURPLUS REVENUE TO THE BUREAU COUNTY TREASURER FOR DISTRIBUTION TO AFFECTED TAXING DISTRICTS ON A PRORATA BASIS FOR TAX YEAR 2022 PAYABLE 2023

PROCLAMATIONS

FAIR HOUSING MONTH-APRIL 2024

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

Motion to authorize the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners to hire selected candidate as a lateral entry.

Motion to authorize the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners to maintain current primary and lateral entry eligibility lists and the ability to hire from such lists when a vacancy occurs.

Motion to approve quote from J&M Displays for fireworks display at the TBM Avenger and Salute to Veterans event on May 17th for an amount not-to-exceed $15,000. (Rain date of May 18th)

PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS

ITEM NO. 1 Communication from Beth Shaw of the University of Illinois Extension 4-H requesting to hold a dog show on the grassy area on the west side of Baker Lake on June 22 from 9am-1pm. Expect no more than 20-25 participants and will clean up the park. (The dog show will highlight youth and their canines in several areas-obedience, showmanship, rally and dog care)

ITEM NO. 2 Communication from Brandy Salz of James Hardie Building Products requesting permission to hold a car show and band at Centennial Park on June 29th from 9am-5pm; permission to increase 65 dba sound limit during day hours.

ITEM NO. 3 Communication from Andrew and Janelle Buck seeking variances from the Zoning Ordinance for the property located at 19 Gunia Avenue.

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-2024/6414-regular-meeting-agenda-02-26-24/file