Illinois Valley Times

City of Peru City Council met June 3

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, June 3 2024, at 7:02 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.

PUBLIC COMMENT

PRESENTATION

MINUTES/FINANCIAL REPORTS/ACTIVITY REPORTS

Mayor Kolowski presented the Regular Minutes of May 20, 2024, Treasurer’s Report for April 2024 and Peru Volunteer Ambulance Service Monthly Report for April 2024. Alderman Payton made a motion the minutes and reports be received and placed on file. Alderman Edgcomb seconded the motion; motion carried.

FINANCE AND SAFETY COMMITTEE

Alderman Sapienza presented the following disbursements for payment on June 5, 2024:

FUND NAME TOTAL EXPENSES

General Fund $872,762.14

Insurance Fund 148,697.16

Utility Fund 649,008.03

Airport Fund 6,880.55

Total $1,677,347.88

Alderman Sapienza made a motion the disbursements be received, placed on file and bills paid in the usual manner. Alderman Tieman 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 Tieman made a motion to approve the following reinvestments from Utility Fund Operating Reserve of April and May DA Davidson CD maturities:

• 3-month Treasury Bill $725,536.88 @ 5.3%

• 9-month CD Cornerstone Bank $235,000 @ 5.3%

• 10-month CD Cross River Bank $235,000 @5.35%

Alderman Sapienza 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 Ballard made a motion to approve renewal of 1 year CD with Spring Valley City Bank, $500,000 @ 5% . Alderman Tieman 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 Edgcomb made a motion to authorize the City of Peru Board of Fire and Police Commissioners to hire the selected lateral candidate for the position of patrol officer. Alderman Tieman seconded the motion. Clerk Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Ballard, Tieman, Payton, Edgcomb, Sapienza, O’Sadnick, Lukosus and Moreno voting aye; motion carried.

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

Alderman Moreno made a motion to approve purchase of 2022 Ford F-350 Super Duty XLT 4WD Extended Cab Pickup Truck from Heller Ford, in the amount of $54,535.03 (Public Works Department).

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 Lukosus made a motion to approve the purchase of bucket truck enhancements & accessories from Custom Truck One Source in an approximate amount of $40,000.00. Alderman Sapienza 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 the minutes of the May 29, 2024, Planning/Zoning Commission hearing on the petition of Kraz Bros. Properties LLC concerning property commonly known as 1903 Main Street, Peru, IL. Alderman Sapienza made a motion the minutes be received, placed on file and concur with the recommendation. Alderman O’Sadnick seconded the motion; motion carried.

Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented a proposed ordinance entitled:

ORDINANCE NO. 6857

AN ORDINANCE GRANTING VARIANCES AS SOUGHT BY THE PETITION OF KRAZ BROS. PROPERTIES LLC CONCERNING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1903 MAIN STREET IN THE CITY OF PERU, ILLINOIS

Alderman O’Sadnick made a motion the ordinance be adopted as written and read. Alderman Sapienza seconded the motion. Clerk Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Ballard, Tieman, Payton, Edgcomb, Sapienza, O’Sadnick, Lukosus and Moreno voting aye; motion carried.

Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented the minutes of the May 29, 2024, Planning/Zoning Commission hearing on the petition of Patrick McManus concerning property commonly known as 706 St. Vincents Avenue, Peru, IL. Alderman Tieman made a motion the minutes be received, placed on file and concur with the recommendation. Alderman Ballard seconded the motion; motion carried.

Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented a proposed ordinance entitled:

ORDINANCE NO. 6858

AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIANCE AS SOUGHT BY THE PETITION OF PATRICK McMANUS CONCERNING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 706 ST. VINCENTS AVENUE IN THE CITY OF PERU, ILLINOIS

Alderman Ballard made a motion the ordinance be adopted as written and read. Alderman Tieman seconded the motion. Clerk Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Ballard, Tieman, Payton, Edgcomb, Sapienza, O’Sadnick, Lukosus and Moreno voting aye; motion carried.

Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented the minutes of the May 29, 2024, Planning/Zoning Commission hearing on the petition of ABYGROUP Inc. concerning property commonly known as 1843 May Road (Formally 1839-1841 May Road), Peru, IL. Alderman Edgcomb made a motion the minutes be received, placed on file and concur with the recommendation. Alderman Payton seconded the motion; motion carried.

Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented a proposed ordinance entitled:

ORDINANCE NO. 6859

AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF POPYEYE’S PERU SUBDIVISION, AND WAIVERS AS SOUGHT BY THE PETITION OF ABYPERU INC.

Alderman Edgcomb made a motion the ordinance be adopted as written and read. 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.

Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented a proposed ordinance entitled:

ORDINANCE NO. 6860

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

Alderman Payton made a motion the ordinance be adopted as written and read. Alderman Edgcomb seconded the motion. Clerk Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Ballard, Tieman, Payton, Edgcomb, Sapienza, O’Sadnick, Lukosus and Moreno voting aye; motion carried.

Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented a proposed ordinance entitled:

ORDINANCE NO. 6861

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 110-93(a) OF THE CITY OF PERU CODE OF ORDINANCES CONCERNING STOP SIGNS (13th Street and Pike Street)

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.

Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented a proposed ordinance entitled:

ORDINANCE NO. 6862

AN ORDIANCE AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PERU AND ILLINOIS FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE LABOR COUNCIL REPRESENTING F.O.P. LODGE #137

Alderman Edgcomb made a motion the ordinance be adopted as written and read. Alderman Tieman seconded the motion. Clerk Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Ballard, Tieman, Payton, Edgcomb, Sapienza, O’Sadnick, Lukosus and Moreno voting aye; motion carried.

Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert presented a proposed ordinance entitled:

ORDINANCE NO. 6863

AN ORDINANCE FIXING WAGES FOR FULL-TIME, SWORN POLICE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF PERU, ILLINOIS, THAT ARE NOT PART OF A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT, COMMENCING APRIL 28, 2024, AND ENDING APRIL 30, 2027

Alderman Tieman made a motion the ordinance be adopted as written and read. Alderman Edgcomb 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

Alderman Payton made a motion to approve part time employment agreement for meter reader, Mary Kramer, effective May 1, 2024, in an amount not to exceed $34,089.85. Alderman O’Sadnick seconded the motion. Clerk Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Ballard, Tieman, Payton, Edgcomb, Sapienza, O’Sadnick, Lukosus and Moreno voting aye; motion carried.

NEW BUSINESS

Alderman Lukosus made a motion to authorize Human Resources to seek internal Public Works candidates for the position of Parks Foreman. 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.

Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert

PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS

Clerk Bartley presented a communication from Zach Cinotto of Riverfront Bar & Grill requesting permission to use the three parking spaces in front of patio for a pull-out stage for an event on Saturday, June 29th (stage would only come out a couple feet onto parking spots and not be blocking road at all); 1 hour extension of “Day Hours” and the 65 dBA sound limit applicable thereto for outdoor music to 11:00 p.m. for June 29th. Alderman Sapienza asked for feedback from Police Chief Sarah Raymond who confirmed there have been no complaints since June of 2023. Alderman Sapienza along with Alderman O’Sadnick stated they were open to the one-hour extension but not in favor of the additional stage should it be facing north. Alderman Sapienza asked that the request be tabled for more information.

Clerk Bartley presented a communication Zach Cinotto of Riverfront Bar & Grill requesting 1 hour extension of “Day Hours” and the 65 dBA sound limit applicable thereto for outdoor music to 11:00 p.m. on July 3, 2024. Alderman Sapienza made a motion to receive the communication, place it on file and permission granted. Alderman O’Sadnick seconded the motion; motion carried.

Clerk Bartley presented a 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). Alderman Tieman made a motion the communication be received, placed on file and permission granted. Alderman Ballard seconded the motion; motion carried.

Clerk Bartley presented a communication from Peggy Arter requesting permission to hold “Music in The Park” event at Centennial Park on Sunday, September 8th (folk/bluegrass, classic rock, contemporary).

Alderman Payton made a motion the communication be received, placed on file and permission granted.

Alderman Tieman seconded the motion; motion carried.

Clerk Bartley presented a communication Allure of Peru located at 1301 31st Street requesting permission to block off 21st Street from Plum Street to Rock Street for a car show on October 12th. Alderman Edgcomb made a motion the communication be received, placed on file and permission granted.

Alderman Payton seconded the motion; motion carried.

Clerk Bartley presented a communication from Dominic Ponsetti requesting permission to include a march through town prior to the event at Centennial Park on June 22nd. The requested route would be from CVS to the Post Office down Rte. 6 and up to Centennial Park. (Amendment to prior request on 07/17/23-Reserve the bandshell at Centennial Park on Saturday, June 22, 2024, for a Christian music for local churches. The event would possibly include 100 people. Prior council approval-7/17/23. Alderman Edgcomb made a motion the communication be received, placed on file and permission granted.

Alderman Moreno seconded the motion; motion carried. Police Chief Sarah Raymond will take charge and work on an approved route.

MAYOR’S NOTES

Mayor Kolowski noted the following:

• Nonstop compliments regarding the TBM Avenger and Salute to Veterans event

• Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp home opener went well

• The first Music Under the Oaks event of the summer saw attendance of over 200 people

• Complimented Ax Church for their efforts on replacing mulch at the Baker Lake playground and painted hydrants as part of Hope Week.

• Advanced Asphalt doing a great job on General Fund Street Program

• Reminded residents to be safe while traveling though construction on Rte. 6

• Acknowledged that Eric Carls, Director of Engineering and Zoning, is approaching ten years of employment with the city.

Treasurer Jackson Powell acknowledged the IV Predators Baseball 12U-White 2nd place (out of 54 12U teams) finish in the St. Jude Brad Wallin Memorial in Peoria.

PUBLIC COMMENT

CLOSED SESSION

ADJOURNMENT

Alderman Moreno made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Alderman O’Sadnick seconded the motion and motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:43 p.m.

https://www.peru.il.us/government/agendas-and-minutes/agendas/regular-council-meeting-agendas/regular-council-meeting-agendas-2024/6548-regular-meeting-packet-06-17-24/file