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OFFICIAL MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING WEST PEORIA CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST PEORIA, ILLINOIS TUESDAY FEBRUARY 3, 2009 5:30 P.M. WEST PEORIA CITY HALL 2506 W. ROHMANN AVENUE, WEST PEORIA IL
A Special Meeting of the City Council of West Peoria, Illinois was held at the West Peoria City Hall on February 3, 2009.
1. CALL TO ORDER Meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Mayor Dillon.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Dillon
3. ROLL CALL The following members were present: Alderman Dohm, Alderman Dwyer, Alderman Mathewson Alderman Meismer, Alderwoman Thomas and Alderman Venzon. Also present: Mayor James Dillon, Attorney Bill Connor, City Administrator John Carlson and City Clerk Carole Stephens. Resident: Biddison. Plan Commission: Chair Carson, Dempsey, Furgiuele, Gilbert, Sharp, Swearingen. ZBA: McBride, Bennett Barker, Galloway and Topper. Alderman Ganson and Alderman Roberts were absent. Mayor Dillon announced that there is a quorum.
4. CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETING ACT Attorney Connor said that this Special Meeting was posted and the Peoria Journal Star was notified. Everything was done in compliance with the Open Meetings Act.
5. ANNEXATION HEARING Attorney Connor recommended that a motion to hold an Annexation Hearing to be made. A motion to open an Annexation Hearing was made by Alderman Mathewson and seconded by Alderman Dwyer. ROLL CALL Mathewson, Dwyer, Dohm, Meismer, Thomas and Venzon Nays - 0 Absent 2 Alderman Ganson and Alderman Roberts Motion Carried. Discussion: Mayor Dillon asked Gene Pratt to explain the sequence of events for tonights Special Meeting. Gene Pratt: The City Council will hold a Hearing for annexation into West Peoria for: 3106 W. Farmington Road, Mr. Biddisons property. Once this is complete they will recess and the Plan Commission will start their meeting to consider the actual zoning classification. Once they complete that, the Plan Commission will adjourn their meeting and the City Council will reconvene their meeting and consider that zoning classification. The City Council will recess again and the ZBA will convene their meeting to consider a Special Use Permit for selling cars on that property. The ZBA will make a decision and complete their business and the City Council will reconvene their meeting and consider that recommendation. Gene asked if anyone needed any additional information or would you like to hear from Mr. Biddison. Mayor Dillon asked if anyone have any questions for Mr. Biddison. Alderman Mathewson asked Mr. Biddison what was his motivation to move into West Peoria? Mr. Biddison said that his neighbor had moved into West Peoria and he has been very happy with the City. Mr. Biddison was asked how is his relationship with the county is. He said fine, he just thought that this was the direction to go.. Mayor Dillon said the county has changed some of their zoning and have gotten stricter. Mayor Dillon asked if there was any public at this meeting and would they like to ask any questions on this annexation. There was no reply. Mayor Dillon asked for a motion to close the Hearing, Alderman Mathewson made a motion to close the Hearing and Alderman Meismer seconded the motion. ROLL CALL VOTE 6 Ayes Mathewson, Meismer, Dohm, Dwyer, Thomas and Venzon Nays 0 Absent 2 Alderman Ganson and Alderman Roberts Motion Carried.
6. MOTION TO APPROVE AN AGREEMENT TO ANNEX PROPERTY AT 3106 W. FARMINGTON ROAD was made by Alderman Mathewson and seconded by Alderman Dwyer. ROLL CALL VOTE Ayes 6 Mathewson, Dwyer, Dohm, Meismer, Thomas and Venzon Nays 0 Absent 2 Alderman Ganson and Alderman Roberts Motion Carried
7. MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 2009-03 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING PROPERTY AT 3106 WEST FARMINGTON ROAD INTO THE CITY OF WEST PEORIA was made by Alderman Mathewson and seconded by Alderman Dwyer. ROLL CALL VOTE Ayes 6 Mathewson, Dwyer, Dohm, Meismer, Thomas and Venzon. Nays 0 Absent 2 Alderman Ganson and Alderman Roberts Motion Carried
8. MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 2009-04 AN ORDINANCE ZONING THE NEWLY ANNEXED PROPERTY AT 3106 WEST FARMINGTON ROAD AS B-2 was made by Alderman Mathewson and seconded by Alderman Dwyer. ROLL CALL VOTE Ayes 6 Mathewson, Dwyer, Dohm, Meismer, Thomas and Venzon. Nays 0 Absent 2 Alderman Ganson and Alderman Roberts Motion Carried
9. MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 2009-05 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR USED CAR SALES AND SERVICE was made by Alderman Mathewson and seconded by Alderman Dwyer and/or Alderwoman Thomas. Discussion: Alderman Dohm asked to amend the Ordinance 2009-05: 1. Restrict the number of cars for display and sale to 50 on this particular lot. 2. The size of each car space being 10 feet x 20 feet. This will set a precedent for us. Attorney Connor: This motion will include the amendment Alderman Mathewson ask to amend his motion to include the amendment this was seconded by Alderman Mathewson asked if this 3106 W. Farmington Road is in Limestone School District and Limestone Fire District? Alderman Dwyer: Are there provision to get them covered by the West Peoria Fire District? Mayor Dillon: This is set by the State Statute that some of the tax money went to the Fire District. Mr. Biddison: Asked if he would need a different tax number. Attorney Conner: No. ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes 6 Mathewson, Thomas, Dwyer, Dohm Meismer and Venzon Nays 0 Absent 2 Alderman Ganson and Alderman Roberts. Motion Carried
10. OTHER BUSINESS None
11. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn was made by Alderman Meismer and seconded by Alderman Dwyer Motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Meeting adjourned by 6:40 p,m,. ______________________ Carole Stephens City Clerk
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