1st Ward Aldermen Jeff Ballard (left) and Bob Tieman (right) | City of Peru Website
1st Ward Aldermen Jeff Ballard (left) and Bob Tieman (right) | City of Peru Website
City of Peru City Council met Jan. 13
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, January 13, 2025, at 6:00 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 December 30, 2024, Building Permits Report-4th Quarter 2024, Annual Building Permits Report for 2024, and Peru Fire Department 2024 Annual Report.
Eric Carls, Director of Engineering and Zoning noted that 2024 construction costs were $12,000,000 over 2023, of which OSF contributed to $8,000,000 in construction costs. Mr. Carls also noted there have been 30 new homes built within the past 24 months. PSM/Fire Chief Jeff King reported on the significant call increases, along with assisting ambulance calls. PSM/Fire Chief King reported there were 17 structure fires and a significant amount of mutual aid calls. Alderman Payton made a motion the minutes and reports be received and placed on file. Alderman Sapienza seconded the motion; motion carried.
FINANCE AND SAFETY COMMITTEE
Alderman Sapienza presented the following disbursements for payment on January 15, 2025:
FUND NAME TOTAL EXPENSES
General Fund $646,444.18
Insurance Fund 141,352.20
Utility Fund 1,121,093.93
Landfill Fund 476.00
Airport Fund 10,697.09
Total $1,920,063.40
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.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Alderman Payton made a motion to approve quote from Tieman Builders in the amount of $12,200 for Sunset Park Roofing System. Alderman O’Sadnick seconded the motion. Clerk Bartley called the roll with Aldermen Ballard, Payton, Edgcomb, Sapienza, O’Sadnick, Lukosus and Moreno voting aye. Alderman Tieman abstained. Motion carried.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
Alderman Moreno made a motion to award the Washington Park OSLAD Improvements Contract #2 to SKI Sealcoating & Maintenance in the amount of $1,070,448.50. Eric Carls, Director of Engineering & Zoning reported there were three bidders and the chillers made up for most of the contract. 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.
Adam Thorson, Director of Parks, Recreation and Special Events reported on how busy the ice rink has been. Mr. Thorson stated that once the chiller units are installed the rink can be open whenever the temperature is 50 degrees or cooler.
Alderman Moreno presented a proposed resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-01-MFT FUNDS (Rte. 6)
Alderman Moreno made a motion the resolution 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.
Alderman Moreno made a motion to approve invoice from Illinois Valley Excavating in the amount of $32,648.00 for emergency sewer repairs on end of Plain Street (Cleared brush in woods behind Casey’s General Store to access water main break). 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 Ballard made a motion to approve the purchase of a 2500 kva base rated transformer from T&R Electric for $77,500 with OA/FA ratings. 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 Sapienza made a motion to approve Hydro Unit #3 runner hub disassembly and inspection for $175,698 with Thompson HCMS Construction Company. 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.
TABLED: Discuss and approve the purchase of Tantalus AMI replacement modules for $16,245 from Anixter Inc.
Alderman Lukosus made a motion to approve the purchase of grant writing services from Baker Tilly for $12,000 for the Energy Improvements In Rural or Remote Areas Concept Paper submission. Alderman Payton 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
PROCLAMATIONS
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Alderman O’Sadnick provided an update on the pool committee, consisting of Alderman O’Sadnick, Alderman Moreno, Adam Thorson and Sherry Mayszak, had met twice briefly, once as an introduction and the second time reviewing past reports. Alderman Payton asked if the meetings were open to the public. Alderman O’Sadnick stated they are not open at this time. Alderman O’Sadnick stated that down the road we’re probably going to open them up, but just as we get started, we’re not trying to hide anything obviously but we’re trying to get to know each other first and get a direction to where we want to go. Alderman O’Sadnick stated the meetings have been productive and the committee will keep ”plugging along," but nothing has been decided.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Clerk Bartley presented a petition from Kim Lundy & Kylee Lundy seeking variance for the property located at 2404 13th Street. Alderman Payton made a motion the petition be received, placed on file and referred to Planning & Zoning for review and recommendation. Alderman Edgcomb seconded the motion.
Motion carried.
MAYOR’S NOTES
Mayor Kolowski reminded the council of the upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday and city offices and departments will be closed.
Mayor Kolowski noted that the ice rink has been busy.
Mayor Kolowski asked PSM/Fire Chief Jeff King to report on the cattle truck rollover on I-80.
PSM/Chief King reported they assisted in corralling the cattle, along with the help of farmers.
PSM/Chief King also reported the assistance of drones were used.
PUBLIC COMMENT
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
Alderman Lukosus made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Alderman Edgcomb seconded the motion and motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:38 p.m.
https://www.peru.il.us/government/agendas-and-minutes/agendas/regular-council-meeting-agendas/regular-council-meeting-agendas-2025/6779-regular-meeting-packet-01-27-25/file
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