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City Council Minutes
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OFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE WEST PEORIA CITY COUNCIL JUNE 28, 2011, AT 7:00 P.M. WEST PEORIA CITY HALL 2506 W. ROHMANN AVENUE WEST PEORIA, IL.
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of West Peoria, Illinois, was held at the West Peoria City Hall on June 28, 2011
1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Dillon called the Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Dillon.
3. ROLL CALL The following members were present: Mayor Dillon, Alderman Dohm, Alderman Dwyer, Alderman Ganson, Alderman Meismer, Alderman O’Neill, Alderman Reagan, Alderwoman Thomas, Alderman Venzon, City Administrator Carlson, City Attorney Connor, Economic Development Coordinator Pratt, City Treasurer Main, City Clerk Stephens. Also present: Peoria County/Scott Sorrel, Peoria County Board Member Jimmy Dillon, Township Supervisor DeSutter, Peoria Journal Star/Scott Hilyard, Deputy Middlemas, Rolland Reinhart and John F. Siewert II.
4. ADDITION OR DELETION FROM THE AGENDA Items 11 and 13.
5. MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES FROM THE JUNE 14, 2011, CITY COUNCIL MEETING was made by Alderman Dwyer and seconded by Alderwoman Thomas Discussion: No Corrections ROLL CALL VOTE Ayes – 8 Dwyer, Thomas, Dohm, Ganson, Meismer, O’Neill, Reagan, Venzon Nays – 0 Absent – 0 Motion Carried.
6. COMMUNITY POLICE REPORT Officer Middlemas reported: Between June 11 and June 22, a break-in occurred in a vacant house in the 2100 block of Rohmann Avenue. An air conditioner and about 50 feet of copper pipe was taken. There are no suspects at this time. Between June 13 and 14 a shed was broken into in the 2400 block of Kellogg. A snow blower, air conditioner, lawn trimmer and a number of tools were taken. There are no suspects at this time. Between June 17 and June 18, a lot of high dollar tools were taken from a home being remodeled in the 2400 block Manor Parkway. There are no suspects. The County Police are checking all the pawn shops in case someone came in to sell them. June 20 and June 27 electronics were taken from two vehicles.
7. MAYOR’S REPORT Mayor Dillon told the City Council that he and City Clerk Stephens attended the Heart of Illinois Mayor’s Meeting in Delavan and that he also attended the EDC Meeting in Peoria. Mayor Dillon said the City and County are working on the Bel-wood items that are on the agenda for tonight’s City Council meeting. The Mayor reminded the City Council members to be at City Hall at 9:30 a.m. for the 4th of July Parade. The parade will start at 10:00 a.m. He congratulated Henry Strube on his new grandson.
8. TREASURER’S REPORT City Treasurer Jennifer Main passed out the May 2011 Treasurer’s Report. Alderman Meismer made the motion to Receive and File this Report. Alderman Ganson seconded this motion. ROLL CALL VOTE Ayes – 8 Meismer, Ganson, Dohm, Dwyer, O’Neill, Reagan, Thomas Venzon Nays – 0 Absent – 0 Motion Carried
9. PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor Dillon said on July 11, 2011, the West Peoria Township will have a Special Meeting at the Township Building at 7:00 p.m. The purpose of this meeting is to consider, discuss and vote to switch ownership of 1322 and 1326 Hillside Avenue from West Peoria Township to the City of West Peoria.
10. MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2011-01 A RESOLUTION REGARDING THE GENERAL PREVAILING RATE OF HOURLY WAGE was made by Alderman Dohm and seconded by Alderman Venzon. Discussion: Attorney Connor stated this is the annual required findings of the Prevailing Wage based on the published rate for Peoria County, Illinois ROLL CALL VOTE Ayes – 8 Dohm, Venzon, Dwyer, Ganson, Meismer, O’Neill, Reagan, Thomas. Nays – 0 Absent – 0 Motion Carried
11. DELETED
12. MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 2011-32 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE AMENDMENT TO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF PEORIA, ILLINOIS was made by Alderman Ganson and seconded by Alderman Dwyer. Discussion: City Attorney Connor said this amendment was handed out to all the council indicating the highlights in this Amendment is a change is size of the parcel from 2 acres to .93 acres. This brings a reduction in payment to Peoria County down to $40,455 from, $85,000. This reduction is because of less acreage. Mayor Dillon: At first we thought the City would get two acres, but when the engineers started platting they discovered they did not have as much land at they thought, this is the reason this fell short from 2 acres to .93 acres. This should be enough for the new building and enough for every day parking. The City will use overflow property from Bel-wood for parking. Alderman Dohm asked if the parking issue should be put into the amendment. County Board Member Jimmy Dillon: From the County’s stand point, I am sure the County would be more than happy to put in some sort of an agreement. When the County tightens up some of these issues it has been a common understanding that the overflow especially in the evenings for the meetings. Jimmy Dillon went on to say that he feels very comfortable if there is a need of an Intergovernmental Agreement later down the road, that he would be more than happy to sign one. Alderman Meismer pointed out an error in the Amendment Agreement. This should be .93 acres not .093. Attorney Connor: This will be corrected. Mayor Dillon told the City Council all the papers will be signed today (June 12) and tomorrow (June 13th) by the County and the church will officially be passed through the County’s hands to the Cross Church hands. Alderman Ganson amended his motion to include the proper figure of .93 acres and seconded by Alderman Dwyer. ROLL CALL VOTE Ayes – 8 Ganson, Dwyer, Dohm, Meismer, O’Neill, Reagan, Thomas, Venzon Nays -0 Absent – 0 Motion Carried
13. DELETED - Ordinance 2011-34
14. MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 2011-35 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING SUBDIVISION PLAT REGARDING PROPERTY TO BE OWNED BY THE COUNTY OF PEORIA AT 2223 HEADING was made by Alderman Dohm and seconded by Alderman Dwyer. Discussion: No discussion ROLL CALL VOTE Ayes – 8 Dohm, Dwyer, Ganson, Meismer, O’Neill, Reagan, Thomas, Venzon Nays – 0 Absent - 0 Motion Carried
15. DELETED – Ordinance 2011-36 Motion to delete Ordinance 2011-36 was made by Alderman Dohm and seconded by Alderman Dwyer Discussion: Attorney Connor told the City Council this should be deleted because it relates to the re-zoning to an R-2. Attorney Connor suggested putting Ordinance 2011-36 on the July 12th agenda. ROLL CALL VOTE Ayes – 8 Dohm, Dwyer, Ganson, Meismer, O’Neill, Reagan, Thomas, Venzon. Nays – 0 Absent – 0 Motion Carried
16. OTHER BUSINESS – No other Business
17. COMMITTEE REPORTS A. FINANCE COMMITTEE Chair Meismer – The Finance Committee has not met since the last City Council meeting. Our next meeting is July 5th at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall.
B. LAND USE COMMITTEE Chair Dohm – The Land Use Committee met on June 15th. The committee went over the normal housekeeping items. Reviewed the Code and Zoning Reports and checked over the Fee Schedule. Economic Development Coordinator Pratt has come up with some ideas to create more revenue. The Committee is reviewing these and will send them to the Plan Commission. Our next meeting is July 20th at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.
C. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Chair Dwyer – The Public Safety Committee met on June 15th at 5:30. The committee is going through a comprehensive review of the Public Safety Title and Code Book. We are looking into updating the Street Sign Ordinance. The Transportation Committee is providing information on speed limits and parking. On July 12th, the City Staff and the City Council have reserved a bus to look at some of the problem properties that we have been discussing for the past year. Our next meeting is July 20th at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall.
D. TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Chair Venzon – The Transportation has not met since our last City Council meeting. Our next meeting is July 14th, at 6:30 at City Hall. Discussion: Township Supervisor DeSutter asked about the bids for Kenwood Avenue and Clifton Court. Alderman Venzon: The bids have come in for Kenwood Avenue and Clifton Court, the Transportation Committee is doing more research before we do anything.
18. PUBLIC COMMENT County Board Member Jimmy Dillon told the City Council the County has scheduled an open face meeting at the Franciscan Center tentatively for the week of July 13th, to present plans for Bel-wood to the community. He went on to say this date has not been finalized and he will get the information to the City Staff as well as the City Council members. Alderman Venzon asked if a walk through of the church would be possible. Scott Sorrel of Peoria County said the first steps of the asbestos removal has started so we will not be able to accommodate this request. Scott said that artifacts found in the building will be incorporated with the new building. County Board Member Jimmy Dillon thanked the City of West Peoria and the City Council for all their work. He said it would not have been possible without the City Staff and City Council stepping up and working all the longs hours to accomplish this.
19. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn this meeting was made by Alderman Dwyer and seconded by Alderman Meismer Motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Meeting adjourned at 7:21 p.m.
Carole Stephens, City Clerk
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