Illinois Valley Times

City of Peru City Council met May 20

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

ROLL CALL 7:00 P.M.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

PUBLIC COMMENT

PRESENTATION

GENESEO COMMUNICATIONS

MINUTES/FINANCIAL REPORTS/ACTIVITY REPORTS

REGULAR MEETING MINTUES OF MAY 6, 2024

PERU POLICE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT FOR APRIL 2024

COMMITTEE REPORTS

1. FINANCE COMMITTEE

DISBURSEMENTS for May 22, 2024

2. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE

Motion to approve sharing costs with Ax Church for replacing mulch at Baker Lake (total cost of project-$12,000.00; $6,000 city share)

3. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

Motion to approve invoice from Chapman’s Mechanical Systems Inc. for backflow repairs at Public Works Building, in the amount of $11,575.00

Motion to approve a proposal from City Blue for a Canon Oce ColorWave 3600 plotter in the amount of $15,800.00

Motion to approve purchase of 6 high voltage in-line disconnects “additional replacements bolts” from Fletcher-Reinhart, in the amount of (approximately) $12,500.00

Motion to approve purchase of new bucket truck from Custom One Truck Source, in the amount of $213,970.00 (Electric Department)

Motion to approve quote from VIPower Services LLC, in the amount of $587,614.00 for CAT Generation Controls Upgrade Units 11-17

Motion to approve quote from VIPower Services LLC, in the amount of $72,500.00 for Relay Upgrade Units 11-15

Motion to approve quote from VIPower Services LLC, in the amount of $101,755.00 for CAT Generation CDVR Upgrade Units 11-17

REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY/ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

MINUTES OF THE MAY 15, 2024, PLANNING/ZONING COMMISSION HEARING ON THE PETITION OF CENTRAL BANK ILLINOIS CONCERNING PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1721 MIDTOWN ROAD, PERU, IL

AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF THE SUBDIVISION OF LOT 5 OF THE RESUBDIVISION OF MIDWAY COMMERCIAL SUBDIVISION TO THE CITY OF PERU AND WAIVERS AS SOUGHT BY THE PETITION OF CENTRAL BANK ILLINOIS

MINUTES OF THE MAY 15, 2024, PLANNING/ZONING COMMISSION HEARING ON THE PETITION OF JAMES PIRAINO CONCERNING PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1905 1ST STREET, PERU, IL

AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE AND VARIANCES AS SOUGHT BY THE PETITION OF JAMES PIRAINO CONCERNING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1905 1ST STREET IN THE CITY OF PERU, ILLINOIS

MINUTES OF THE MAY 15, 2024, PLANNING/ZONING COMMISSION HEARING ON THE PETITION OF ALEXANDRA WEST CONCERNING PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 2228 11TH STREET, PERU, IL

AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF THE GREEN STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY ALSO KNOWN AS OUT LOT C, THE NORTH ONE-HALF OF OUT LOT D, AND OUT LOT E OF TILDEN’S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF PERU (LaSalle County PIN# 17-17-109-015)

AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE AND VARIANCE AS SOUGHT BY THE PETITION OF ALEXANDRA WEST CONCERNING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2228 11TH STREET IN THE CITY OF PERU, ILLINOIS

AN ORDINANCE VACATING A CERTAIN ALLEY LOCATED IN BLOCK 7 OF TILDEN’S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF PERU

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PERU PUBLIC WORKS AND THE INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS, LOCAL 150

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 6772 ENTITLED “AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION FOR TEMPORARY PART-TIME EMPLOYEES OF THE PARKS, RECREATION, AND

SPECIAL EVENTS DEPARTMENT”

PROCLAMATIONS

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Motion to authorize Matthew Klein Films to produce video showcasing TBM Avenger Reunion & Salute to Veterans event, for $8,500.00 ($7,500 with $1,000 anonymous donation)

NEW BUSINESS

PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS

ITEM NO. 1 Petition of the City of Peru for Annexation and Zoning of Territory Generally Located East of Peoria Street between 26th Street and Sunset Drive (PINs: 17-08-416-000; 17-08-425-000; 17-08-428-000) (19± Total Acres)

ITEM NO. 2 Communication from Crossbridge Church requesting permission to hold a church event, to include music and food trucks, at Centennial Park on August 18, 2024. (Use of Shelter #3 & #4-Bandshell)

ITEM NO. 3 Communication from AX Church requesting permission to hold the Hope Week Kickoff event on June 2nd from 8am-12pm (entire park)

ITEM NO. 4 Communication from Justin Rubley of Elle’s Tap requesting permission to hold a Cops 4 Cancer fundraising event at Pulaski Street Park (adjacent to their property at 930 Prospect Ave.) on June 29th from noon-10pm; closure of Prospect Street from 5th to 4th Street. (Event will have music until 9pm)

ITEM NO. 5 Communication from Ashley Gonzalez of 2604 Laura Drive, requesting permission to close off a portion of Laura Drive from her property to 26th Street for a graduation party on June 9th

ITEM NO. 6 Communication from Wellness and Recovery with Maitri requesting permission to hold a Recovery Awareness Event on Sunday, September 15th at Centennial Park. (150-200 expected to attend)

ITEM NO. 7 Communication from South Shore Boat Club requesting permission for 1 hour extension of day hours to 11:00 p.m. on July 20th for the annual South Shore Boat Club Bikini Contest

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-2024/6523-regular-meeting-agenda-05-20-24/file