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City of Peru Public Services Committee met May 13

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Rick O'Sadnick, Alderman 3rd Ward | City of Peru Website

Rick O'Sadnick, Alderman 3rd Ward | City of Peru Website

City of Peru Public Services Committee met May 13

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

ROLL CALL: Aldermen Edgcomb, Payton, and Tieman present. Alderman O’Sadnick absent. Also present, Aldermen Lukosus, Sapienza, and Moreno; Alderman Ballard absent. Mayor Kolowski present.

MINUTES

Alderman Edgcomb made a motion to approve the Public Services Committee Minutes of April 15, 2024, and April 29, 2024. Alderman Payton seconded the motion; motion carried.

PRESENTATION

None

PUBLIC COMMENT

None

CODE ENFORCEMENT

None

POLICE

Police Chief Sarah Raymond reported on the interview of a candidate for lateral appointment and recommended the appointment.

Alderman Edgcomb asked for input on parking restrictions on 10th, 11th, and 12th Street during game days at McKinely Park. Chief Raymond to do additional research.

FIRE

PSM/Fire Chief Jeff King initiated a discussion regarding the generation of hiring list for the Fire Department.

LANDFILL

None

CEMETERY

None

PARKS & RECREATION

Adam Thorson, Director of Parks, Recreation and Special Events reported on the following:

• Announced introduction of upgrades to 28th Street Park.

• Kid’s Fishing Expo at Baker Lake was a success.

• Promoted summer swim lesson/reimbursement program.

CODE ENFORCEMENT

None

OLD BUSINESS

None

NEW BUSINESS

Mayor Kolowski initiated a discussion regarding sharing costs with Ax Church for replacing mulch at Baker Lake (total project-$12,000; $6,000 city share).

PUBLIC COMMENT

Alderman Sapienza initiated a discussion regarding a mass mailing from the National Police Association seeking contributions in support of their “Quality of Life Policing Petition”.

CLOSED SESSION

None

ADJOURNMENT

Alderman Payton made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Alderman Tieman seconded the motion; motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 4:17 p.m. 

https://www.peru.il.us/government/agendas-and-minutes/agendas/public-services-committee-agendas/public-services-committee-agendas-2024/6541-public-services-committee-minutes-05-13-24/file