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OFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST PEORIA, ILLINOIS TUESDAY September 11 2007 - 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 September 11, 2007. 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 Jim Dillon.
3. ROLL CALL The following members were present: Alderman Dohm, Alderman Ganson, Alderman Mathewson, Alderman Meismer, Alderman Roberts, Alderwoman Thomas, Alderman Venzon. Also present: Mayor James Dillon, Attorney Bill Connor, City Administrator John Carlson, City Clerk Carole Stephens. Alderman Dwyer was detained at work arrived 7:07.
4. ADDITIONS AND OR DELETIONS FROM AGENDA None
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES for the August 28th , 2007 City Council Meeting was made by Alderwoman Thomas and seconded by Alderman Ganson. ROLL CALL Ayes - Thomas, Ganson, Dohm, Mathewson, Meismer, Roberts, Venzon -7 Nays - 0 Absent - 1 Motion Carried
6. COMMUNITY POLICE REPORT Officer Chris Watkins was on vacation.
7. MAYORS REPORT After receiving the Environmental Study for the Township Building stating that no asbestos was found and upon receiving the EPA Permit the Township Building was torn down today, all except the front of the building. Henry and I met with a gentleman on September 10, 2007 to draw up the specs for a Design Build to give to the different contractors so that they are all on the same page as to what we really want. The City would like to do something in the near future with the lot next door, even if it is to put some gravel down. I was informed that the elections will be moved back to City Hall in February and we will need more parking.
8. PUBLIC COMMENT Bob DeSutter commented that the front part of the Township Building will be taken down on September 12, 2007. Bob had pictures of the building that he passed around for the City Council to see. On Thursday, September 13th , Bob is meeting with the Township Attorney, we should have the Inter-Governmental Agreement shortly.
9. MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2007-05 FOR PARTICIPATION IN STATE OF ILLINOIS FEDERAL SURPLUS PROPERTY PROGRAM was made by Alderman Mathewson and seconded by Alderman Venzon. Discussion: City Administrator Carlson commented that this is a program sponsored by Central Management Services, where we can buy leftover equipment and other things from the state. We cannot do this unless we have the approval of the City Council. ROLL CALL Ayes Mathewson, Venzon, Dohm, Ganson, Meismer, Roberts, Thomas- 7 Nays - 0 Absent 0 Abstain 1 Motion Carried
10. MOTION TO APPROVE THE HEART OF ILLINOIS HOMELESS CONTINUUM OF CARE was approved by Alderman Dohm and seconded by Alderman Ganson. Discussion: City Administrator Carlson said about two years ago a gentleman came to the Council Meeting and spoke about this initiative with the goal of trying to end chronic homelessness in Illinois. They want the approval of all Municipalities and Government Entities. It is the same as we approved in the past. Mayor Dillon said that we have received a letter from the City of Pekin and one from Representative LaHood asking that we support it. ROLL CALL Ayes Dohm, Ganson, Dwyer, Mathewson, Meismer, Roberts, Thomas and Venzon. Nays 0 Absent 0 Motion Carried
11. MOTION TO APPROVE PAYMENT TO THOMAS N. JACOB & ASSOCIATES LTD. FOR THE FIRST HALF OF 2007 FOR ANNUAL ADMINISTRATIVE FEES IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,794.40. TIF (LINE ITEM 15-00-500) was made by Alderman Mathewson and seconded by Alderman Meismer. ROLL CALL Ayes Mathewson, Meismer, Dohm, Dwyer, Ganson, Roberts, Thomas , Venzon 8 Nays 0 Absent 0 Motion Carried
12. MOTION TO APPROVE PAYMENT TO THOMAS N. JACOB & ASSOCIATES LTD. FOR THE FIRST HALF OF 2007 ANNUAL LEGAL FEES IN THE AMOUNT OF $698.60 TIF (LINE ITEM 15-00-500) was made by Alderman Mathewson and seconded by Alderman Meismer. ROLL CALL Ayes Mathewson, Meismer, Dohm, Dwyer, Ganson, Roberts, Thomas, Venzon - 8 Nays 0 Absent - 0 Motion Carried
13. UPDATE ON THE COWP PERSONNEL MANUAL City Administrator Carlson said that at the last City Council Meeting a proposal update on the Personnel Manual was distributed to all City Council Members. We have had feedback from a couple of Aldermen, we want to give you two more weeks and if you need four weeks we can give you that. We just want to know how everyone is coming along with their review on the Personnel Manual.
14. PUBLIC COMMENT NONE
15. OTHER BUSINESS NONE
16. COMMITTEE REPORTS A. FINANCE COMMITTEE ALDERMAN MATHEWSON CHAIR The Finance Committee met on September 4th, with Eric Jones the CPA for the City of West Peoria. The committee went over the Personnel Manual, we always go over our goals at every meeting. We went over our TIF and approved payment for the first half. The Committee is talking about doing a TIF Project before the end of the year. Our next meeting is October 2, 2007, at City Hall at 5:30 p.m. B. LAND USE COMMITTEE ALDERMAN DOHM CHAIR The Land Use Committee has not met since the last City Council Meeting. Our next meeting is September 19th, at City Hall at 6:30 p.m. C. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE ALDERMAN DWYER CHAIR The Public Safety Committee met on September 4th . At this meeting we had a concerned resident talking about the weed proliferation in the 4th Ward. It was decided that this is a neighborhood concern. The Paws Contract is coming up for renewal as soon as John gets the contract. On the agenda (Public Safety) there was Multiple Pet Owners Licensing because of an incident on Moss Avenue. We consulted with Paws, and at this time our Pet Ordinances are exactly as they should be. Our next meeting will be October 2nd , at 7:00p.m. TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE ALDERMAN VENZON The Transportation Committee has not met since the last City Council Meeting. Our next meeting is September 13th, at City Hall at 6:30 p.m.
17. PUBLIC COMMENT NONE
18. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn this meeting was made by Alderman Roberts and seconded by Alderman Ganson. Motion carried unanimously by voice. Meeting adjourned at 7:16 p.m. Carole Stephens, City Clerk |
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