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OFFICIAL
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST PEORIA,
ILLINOIS
TUESDAY July 8, 2008 - 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 July 08, 2008.
1.
CALL TO
ORDER
Meeting was
called 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: Alderman Dohm, Alderman Dwyer, Alderman
Ganson, Alderman Mathewson, Alderman Meismer, Alderman Roberts,
Alderwoman Thomas and Alderman Venzon. Also present: Mayor Dillon,
City Administrator Carlson, Attorney Connor and City Clerk Stephens.
4.
ADDITIONS AND OR DELETIONS FROM AGENDA
None
5.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion to approve the Minutes from the
June 24, 2008 City Council Meeting was made by Alderman Dohm and
seconded by Alderman Dwyer.
ROLL CALL
VOTE – Ayes 8, Dohm,
Dwyer, Ganson, Meismer, Mathewson, Roberts, Thomas, Venzon
Nays – 0
Absent - 0
Motion Carried
6.
COMMUNITY POLICE REPORT
Officer Chris
Watkins commented that West Peoria hasn’t had any problems lately.
Officer Watkins discussed what to do when encountered by an
assailant. His advice is: the best thing to do in this situation is
to give them what they want. Know your directions so you can give
the police officer the direction that the assailant fled and a good
description of the assailant. Report all suspicious vehicles to
the Sheriff’s Department at 672-6011. The Bicycle Patrol is
patrolling the neighborhoods.
7. MAYOR’S
REPORT
Mayor Dillon
thanked Mark Wrhel and the Lions Club of West Peoria for another
great 4th of July Parade. It was the largest entries and crowd ever
attended. This was the first year I was involved with the Grand
Marshall. I submitted Jeff Regan, Waste Management employee to be
Grand Marshall and the Committee chose Jeff to be the Grand Marshall
of the parade this year. Mayor Dillon commented on how surprised
and overwhelmed Jeff was. Anyone can submit the person of their
choice to the Lions Club to be Grand Marshall of the parade.
The Water
Company is starting to make more taps on some of the mains they
installed the last two years. Hopefully, they will get this done so
Henry can make the street repairs. The new building is coming along
great.
The contractor
is working on the new Welcome to West Peoria sign. There is a
problem with some coal that was in the concrete, they are trying to
rough out before they put the finish on it. We have been working
with the City of Peoria about the street light that is in the middle
of the new sign. Henry and I have both talked with people from the
City of Peoria. The light will be moved at a minimal cost to both
the City of West Peoria and the City of Peoria. Mayor Dillon
commented: this action just proves that having a good working
relationship with another municipality does work. After the light
has been moved, we will have some landscaping done.
8. PUBLIC
COMMENT
Lynn Dempsey
from the West Peoria Residents Association announced that on
Thursday, July 17, 2008, Colleen Callahan, a candidate for Congress,
will be speaking at West Peoria Residents Meeting. The meeting will
start at 6:30 p.m. Dave Pittman of the West Peoria Residents
Association is trying to get candidates for the August, September
and October meetings. Lynn Dempsey talked about her concern for the
new street light that was put up in her neighborhood. Mayor Dillon
said that the new street lights are more energy efficient and
eventually all the street lights will be the same. Mayor Dillon
suggested that she call John Carlson at City Hall.
9. OATH OF
OFFICE
Lynn
Dempsey was re-appointed to
Plan Commission. She was given the oath by City Clerk Stephens.
10. AMENDED
MOTION TO APPROVE PAYMENT TO PEORIA METRO CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT
OF $10,360 was made by
Alderman Ganson and seconded by Alderman Mathewson (Line Item No.
20-00-820)
Discussion:
Alderman Venzon commented that the minutes of the last meeting read
not to exceed $10,360. Motion made to change Item 10 to Peoria
Metro Construction not to exceed $10,360. Alderman Ganson
asked to Amend to his motion to read $10,360. Alderman Mathewson
seconded.
ROLL CALL
VOTE: Ayes – 8 Ganson,
Mathewson, Dohm, Dwyer, Meismer, Roberts, Thomas, Venzon
Nays – 0
Absent – 0
Motion Carried
11. MOTION
TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 2008-14 AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 10 BIDDERS
TO TITLE 1, ADMINISTRATION OF THE WEST PEORIA CODE TO DEFINE
“RESPONSIBLE BIDDER” was
made by Alderman Mathewson and seconded by Alderwoman Thomas.
ROLL CALL
VOTE: - Ayes - 8
Mathewson, Thomas, Dohm, Dwyer, Ganson, Meismer, Roberts, Venzon
Nays – 0
Absent – 0
Motion Carried
12. MOTION
TO APPROVE RENEWAL CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WEST PEORIA AND
GABBERT’S CLEANING SERVICES was made by Alderman Mathewson and
seconded by Alderman Meismer.
Discussion:
Administrator Carlson told the council that there was not an
increase in this year’s contract and commented on what a great job
they do. Mayor Dillon asked City Administrator Carlson to contact
Gabbert’s for a price on cleaning the new garage.
ROLL CALL
VOTE: Ayes – 8
Mathewson, Meismer, Dohm, Dwyer, Ganson, Roberts, Thomas, Venzon
Nays – 0
Absent – 0
Motion Carried
13. MOTION
TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 08-71 JOINT PPUATS FUNDING AGREEMENT ANNUAL
ELEMENT OWP FY 2009 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,480.04 was
made by Alderman Dohm and seconded by Alderman Venzon.
ROLL CALL
VOTE: Ayes – 8 – Dohm,
Venzon, Dwyer, Ganson, Mathewson, Meismer, Roberts, Thomas
Nays – 0
Absent – 0
Motion Carried
14. MOTION
TO PUT MARKET STREET PROJECT OUT FOR BID
was made by Alderman Venzon and
seconded by Alderman Ganson.
Discussion:
Alderman Venzon commented to the Council that in the packet for
tonight’s meeting there is a paper from IDOT approving our project
and the next step is to put it out for bids, now that IDOT has
approved our project and funds are released, I would like to see it
out for bids. This is not binding in anyway as we can reject all
the bids. Alderman Dohm asked
if we were bidding for construction this year, or is there a date
set? Alderman Venzon
said the Water Company will determine that. We would like to do it
this year. However the Water Company wants to do some work
before we get in there that is what will determine where we are. We
want to proceed and be ready. Mayor Dillon explained that there is a
great deal of the water mains for the storm sewers because of the
way everything is. Illinois American Water called me and said that
everything has to be designed and Ok’d in an emergency, instead of
moving sections, they are going to put in all new water mains. The
first phase has been Ok’d, and they are now in the process of
designing it so EPA can approve it, so they can put it out for bid.
That is what some of the delay will be about. This will delay the
project on Melrose and Manor Parkway water main projects they were
going to do this year.
ROLL CALL
VOTE: - 8 Venzon, Ganson,
Dohm, Dwyer, Mathewson, Meismer, Roberts, Thomas
Nays – 0
Absent – 0
Motion Carried
15. MOTION
TO ADOPT INDUCEMENT RESOLUTION No. 2008 – 02 A RESOLUTION PROMOTING
REVITALIZATION OF PORTIONS OF HEADING AVENUE
was made by Alderman Ganson and
seconded by Alderman Dwyer.
Discussion:
City Administrator Carlson explained to the council that the City
has been approached by a developer who has an option to purchase the
property at 2223 W. Heading Avenue, the Cross Baptist Church (the
former St. Joseph’s Home). This would be for high-end housing for
Bradley University students. He has a good history of doing this in
the Midwest. This Resolution is an opportunity to say that we are
willing to work with the developer. There is an escape clause in
the Resolution. Attorney Connor states that it does two
things: (1) sets up a legal standard we need to have to use your TIF
money; this development wouldn’t happen if we did not have a TIF
District there and, (2) the Escape Clause. Administrator Carlson
said: If this would be approved tonight the next step would be a
meeting with the neighbors. The City has met with Bradley
University, the President, and the Head of Student Housing. They
support this concept. There are two options; Map A and Map B attached
to this resolution.
Map A
outlines the property at 2223 W. Heading.
Map B
out lines 2223 W. Heading and the rest of Heading Avenue.
Alderman Ganson
asked in this early stage would we have to tie this Resolution to
one of these Maps. Administrator Carlson answered: yes. Attorney
Connor elaborated that it really needs to be done so that we can
stay on the City’s time frame. If there is any way that we can do
this and consider the other part of Heading Avenue; this is just an
idea to try to save money. Alderman Dwyer suggested adopting the
smaller version (Map A) and discuss it before going any further. We
can get to the first step in order before we expand out. Alderman
Ganson made a motion to adopt this resolution with Map A with one
revision, in the interest of keeping it contiguous with the existing
TIF District and it was seconded by Alderman Dwyer.
ROLL CALL
VOTE: 8 – Ayes Ganson, Dwyer, Dohm, Mathewson, Meismer, Roberts,
Thomas, Venzon
Nays – 0
Absent – 0
Motion Carried
16.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
A.
FINANCE COMMITTEE – ALDERMAN MATHEWSON – CHAIR
The Finance
Committee met July 1, 2008. We went over the items that were
discussed at this meeting. We have a couple of requests for TIF
money and the committee is also working on our committee meetings.
John Carlson is working on phone problems we have at City Hall. Our
next meeting is August 5th at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall.
B. LAND
USE COMMITTEE – ALDERMAN DOHM – CHAIR
The Land Use
Committee has not met since the last City Council Meeting. Our next
meeting is July 16th, at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.
C. PUBLIC
SAFETY COMMITTEE – ALDERMAN DWYER, CHAIR
The Public
Safety Committee has not met since the last City Council Meeting.
Our next meeting is July 16th at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall.
D.
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE – ALDERMAN VENZON, CHAIR
The
Transportation Committee has not met since the last City Council
Meeting. Our next meeting is July 10th, at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall
18. PUBLIC
COMMENT
Mayor Dillon
reminded everyone about the Red Cross Blood Drive on Monday July
28th, 2008.
19.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion to
adjourn was may by Alderman Roberts and seconded by Alderman
Ganson. Motion carried unanimously by voice. Meeting adjourned at
7: 45 p.m.
Carole
Stephens, City Clerk |
