Illinois Valley Times

City of Peru Public Services Committee met Jan. 21

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

ROLL CALL: Aldermen Payton, Tieman, and O’Sadnick present. Alderman Edgcomb absent.

MINUTES

Alderman Payton made a motion to approve the Public Services Committee Minutes of January 6, 2025. Alderman O’Sadnick seconded the motion; motion carried.

PRESENTATION

Illinois Valley Food Pantry Executive Director Mary Jo Credi along with Board Member Lance Korter addressed the Committee requesting a donation of $10,000 and explained what the program does for the community. “Over the past year, the Illinois Valley Food Pantry provided food to more than 5,500 families (13,000 people) and the number needing help continues to grow. As a result, we are approaching the community we serve.” “While our Pantry does help families in LaSalle, Oglesby, and other surrounding communities, about 25 percent of our clients are from Peru. Over the past year, approximately 1,300 families in Peru received food from us. This is why we are asking you to consider recommending to the city council that the City of Peru add a donation of $10,000 to the Illinois Valley Food Pantry to its annual budget.” “Please help us to continue to provide food to the increasing number of local families who are struggling with the high cost of living and especially the rising cost of food.”

PUBLIC COMMENT

None

CODE ENFORCEMENT

Alderman Edgcomb commended CSO Blake Frund for his continued work regarding code enforcement.

POLICE

None

FIRE

None

LANDFILL

None

CEMETERY

Committee was in favor of accepting donation from Jay Webberling regarding sign for cemetery entrance.

PARKS & RECREATION

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

• Working on summer schedule of events

• Working on splash pad improvements with RainDrop

• Reported on the IDNR lake report regarding update/replacement of rip wrap

Alderman Payton recommended getting details for budget forecasts.

Mayor Kolowski asked PSM/Fire Chief King to inspect Veteran’s Park sidewalk

OLD BUSINESS

None

NEW BUSINESS

None

PUBLIC COMMENT

None

CLOSED SESSION

None

ADJOURNMENT

Alderman Payton made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Alderman O’Sadnick seconded the motion; motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 4:33 p.m. 

https://www.peru.il.us/government/agendas-and-minutes/minutes/public-services-minutes/public-services-committee-minutes-2025/6790-public-services-committee-minutes-01-21-25/file