 |
 |
|
|
|
OFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST PEORIA, ILLINOIS TUESDAY October 09, 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 October 09, 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 Dwyer, Alderman Ganson, Alderman Meismer, Alderman Roberts, Alderwoman Thomas, and Alderman Venzon. Also present: Mayor James Dillon, Attorney Bill Connor, City Administrator John Carlson, City Clerk Carole Stephens. Absent Alderman Mathewson, due to the death of his brother-in-law. 4. ADDITIONS AND OR DELETIONS FROM AGENDA None 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES for the September 25, 2007 City Council Meeting was made by Alderman Dohm and seconded by Alderman Alderman Ganson. ROLL CALL VOTE – Ayes, Dohm, Ganson, Meismer, Roberts, Thomas, Venzon - 6 Nays – 0 Absent – 1 Mathewson Abstain – 1 Dwyer Motion Carried
6. COMMUNITY POLICE REPORT Deputy Watkins reported on the Crime Saturation Initiative the County Sheriff’s Department conducted Friday, October 5, in West Peoria. The Crime Saturation was total success. Traffic wise they made 20 traffic stops. There were a total of 8 arrests: 2 Warrant Arrests, 1 DUI Arrest, 4 Drug Arrests and 1 General Traffic Arrest. We seized: one vehicle, marijuana, a couple of grams of heroine and eleven syringe needles. The Crime Saturation went from10:45 p.m. to 2:45 a.m. There were 6 police cars and one canine involved. Deputies Watkins and Gropher were on the Bike Patrol. Deputy Watkins said with Halloween coming up keep a watch on your property as well as your neighbors. Two nights ago they caught two kids trying to break into garages and thanks to the neighbors calling and reporting that something looked suspicious they were caught. Deputy Watkins thanked Mayor Dillon for approving the money for the Crime Saturation and it would be good to do this twice a year.
7. MAYOR’S REPORT Mayor Dillon thanked Councilman Mathewson for filling in for a few of days while he was attending his niece’s wedding. Mayor Dillon said that the gentleman who put together a scope of work for the new maintenance building faxed the information. A copy will be given to Henry, John Venzon, and Rocky to look over and make sure that it’s ok before we give it to the rest of the council. Then we will put it out for some prices. Line Item 11 on the agenda is the transmission and labor for the smaller truck that broke down. The amount is $3,117.63. Henry informed me this afternoon the other new truck that we approved a few months ago, on the State Buy, is here. A check will be issued so Henry can pick up the new truck and process switching everything over. The October 1, 2007 No Burn Ordinance went into effect. City Administrator informed me that we have already issued a ticket. The gentleman was warned by Deputy Watkins and put the fire out. The gentleman then relit the fire on the following day. Zoning Officer Dan Sullivan went down to follow up, the man was not cooperative, Dan then issued him a ticket. The Volunteer Fire Department is selling their Hog Roast Tickets and it is not to late to buy one. The Hog Roast is this Sunday, October 14th, at Crusen’s on Farmington Road. A book of tickets is $5.00, this includes a delicious dinner and chance to win a raffle prize. This is a excellent and inexpensive way to support the Volunteer Fire Department.
8. PUBLIC COMMENT Bob DeSutter commented on the Township Meeting of October 8th. The Township Committee approved the Special Meeting for October 23rd , at 6:00 p.m. before the West Peoria City Council Meeting. They need everyone to come. This meeting will give the authority to enter into the Intergovernmental Agreement. There is a letter in your packet this evening explaining this.
9. APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 2007-11 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A SPECIAL SERVICE AREA AND LEVYING A TAX WITHIN SAID SPECIAL SERVICE AREA. Discussion: The proposed Tax Levy for SSA 2007-11 was reviewed. Attorney Connor inquired if any further amounts should be added. $2,993.77 was added to the Tax Levy. Motion for approval was made by Alderman Venzon and seconded by Alderman Ganson ROLL CALL - Ayes - Venzon, Ganson, Dohm, Dwyer, Meismer, Roberts, Thomas – 7 Nays - 0 Absent – 1 Motion Carried
10. APPROVAL OF MIDWEST ASPHALT FOR STREETS AND ROADS SPRAYING 8/15/07 TO 8/17/07 IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,821.00. Motion to approve was made by Alderman Venzon and seconded by Alderman Ganson. Discussion: This for the spray patch work that was done before the seal coating. ROLL CALL - Ayes – Venzon, Ganson, Dohm, Dwyer, Meismer, Roberts, Thomas - 7 Nays - 0 Absent – 1 Motion Carried
11. APPROVAL OF TRUCK REPAIR BILL TO JIM McCOMB IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,117.63. Motion to approve was made by Alderman Venzon and seconded by Alderman Ganson Discussion: Mayor Dillon explained that this was for the transmission breakdown for the City’s smaller truck. ROLL CALL – Ayes – Venzon, Ganson, Dohm, Dwyer, Meismer, Roberts, Thomas – 7 Nays – 0 Absent – 1 Motion Carried
12. APPROVAL OF PAYMENT TO ERIC D. JONES C.P.A. IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,742.50 FOR SERVICES RENDERED. Motion to approve was made by Alderman Roberts and seconded by Alderman Meismer. ROLL CALL -Ayes – Roberts, Meismer, Dohm, Dwyer, Ganson, Thomas, Venzon - 7 Nays – 0 Absent -1 Motion Carried
13. PUBLIC COMMENT None
14. OTHER BUSINESS – DISCUSSION ONLY None
1 5. COMMITTEE REPORTS A. FINANCE COMMITTEE – ALDERMAN MATHEWSON – CHAIR The Finance Committee met on October 2nd . Alderman Roberts reported in the absence of Alderman Mathewson. The Finance Committee went over the financial reports for the last few months, concentrating on the most recent one and made some corrections. We discussed the Final 2007 Budget. The Committee discussed a new Copier Maintenance Agreement and reviewed the bills. Our next meeting will be November 6th , 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 will be October 17th , at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. C. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE – ALDERMAN DWYER – CHAIR The Public Safety Committee met on October 2nd . The Public Safety Committee discussed the Pokeweed issue. We also discussed the Code Enforcement Report, our finances and we reviewed our goals. Our next meeting will be November 6th , at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Dillon discussed a problem that Jeff from Waste Management, has with people picking through other peoples garbage and throwing the unwanted stuff in the alleys. Jeff would like the Public Safety Committee to look for some type of Ordinance that would address a situation like this, so that we could issue a ticket to anyone caught doing this. Alderman Dwyer said that the Committee will look into this as a Safety Issue. D.TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE – ALDERMAN VENZON The Transportation Committee has not met since the last City Council Meeting. Our next meeting will be October 11th, at 6:30 p.m.
16. PUBLIC COMMENT None 17. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn this meeting was made by Alderman Roberts and seconded by Alderman Meismer. Motion carried unanimously by voice. Meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m. ____________________ Carole Stephens City Clerk |
|
|
