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MINUTES
ARNOLD BUILDING
100 S. MAIN STREET, EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS
APRIL 16, 2013
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of East Peoria, Illinois was called to order by his Honor Mayor David Mingus at 6:06 P.M.
Upon the roll being called the following answered present: Mayor David Mingus, Commissioner Daniel Decker, Commissioner Gary Densberger, Commissioner Timothy Jeffers and Commissioner Benjamin C. Joos.
Absent: None.
The invocation was given by Commissioner Jeffers.
Mayor Mingus led the Council and the audience in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
Motion by Commissioner Joos, seconded by Commissioner Decker; Mr. Mayor, I move that the minutes of the Working Session and Regular Meeting held on April 2, 2013 be approved as printed.
Yeas: Commissioner Decker, Densberger, Jeffers, Joos and Mayor Mingus.
Nays: None.
Mayor Mingus declared the motion carried.
Mayor Mingus proclaimed April 22, 2013 as “Earth Day” in the City of East Peoria.
Jonathan Van Wagenen Fundraising and Advertising Chair of the East Peoria Community High School Project Graduation came forward. He stated that the event is a lock-in party for the graduates of the high school. This is the twenty-sixth year of project graduation. He discussed the importance of the event and the need for support of the event. They are seeking cash or money donations and almost any donation, including gift cards and merchandise. The party is alcohol and drug free. The event teaches kids that it is ok to have a fun safe party, and they can make good decisions as adults. The contact email address is epchspg2013@gmail.com.
Commissioner Densberger discussed the event and its benefits. Commissioner Joos reiterated that the event is exciting and that it does not have to be only cash donations but can be gift cards and merchandise.
Mayor Mingus stated if there was anyone in the audience who wanted to speak on any items on the agenda to come to the podium, state their name, address and the matter or matters to be discussed.
John Kahl of 101 Field Court, East Peoria applauded the City Council for supporting the Lumberyard Supplier agreement. He asked several questions about Resolution No. 1213-133, including (1) if the resolution pertain to the property behind Shopko and (2) if the plans were going to be elaborated on. Commissioner Densberger explained that it is a development agreement. City Attorney Dennis Triggs explained that it is a purchase and sale agreement that specifies that (1) the covenant of restrictions in the Levee District are in place; (2) before the City closes the developer must disclose the end user of the property; (3) the developer must build the same quality as others in the Levee District; and (4) the minimum costs and density and design is subject to the Design Review Committee.
Mayor Mingus asked for any other comments from the audience. There was no response.
Resolution No. 1213-132 by Commissioner Densberger, seconded by Commissioner Decker; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS that the claims as listed on Schedule No. 23 be allowed. Mr. Mayor, I, move that the Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to issue orders on the Treasurer for the various amounts, totaling $1,604,685.58, and the schedule of bills be hereby adopted as presented.
Yeas: Commissioners Decker, Densberger, Jeffers, Joos and Mayor Mingus.
Nays: None
Mayor Mingus declared the motion carried.
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Resolution No. 1213-125 by Commissioner Densberger, seconded by Commissioner Jeffers; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS that Resolution No. 1213-125 hereto attached, a Resolution to approve a Sign Easement for Retail Development in the Levee District, be hereby approved, and that this Resolution No. 1213-125 having been read once by its title and having laid on the table for no less than one week for public inspection, be adopted as presented.
Yeas: Commissioners Decker, Densberger, Jeffers, Joos and Mayor Mingus.
Nays: None.
Mayor Mingus declared the motion carried and Resolution No. 1213-125 be duly adopted as presented.
Resolution No. 1213-131 by Commissioner Densberger, seconded by Commissioner Decker; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS that Resolution No. 1213-131 hereto attached, a Resolution to approve a Development Agreement between the City Of East Peoria and Lumberyard Suppliers, Inc. and its affiliate LSI Properties, L.L.C., be hereby approved, and that this Resolution No. 1213-131 having been read once by its title and having laid on the table for no less than one week for public inspection, be adopted as presented.
Commissioners Joos and Decker expressed their support of the agreement. Each discussed that the City has the ability to work with Lumberyard Suppliers and the benefits to each the City and the company. Commissioners Joos and Decker explained that Lumberyard Suppliers is consolidating operations in East Peoria, and the City is incentivizing them with a share in sales tax for additional sales.
Yeas: Commissioners Decker, Densberger, Jeffers, Joos and Mayor Mingus.
Nays: None.
Mayor Mingus declared the motion carried and Resolution No. 1213-131 be duly adopted as presented.
Resolution No. 1213-127 by Commissioner Densberger, seconded by Commissioner Joos; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS that Resolution No. 1213-127 hereto attached, a Resolution to approve the purchase of Fire Alarm Accessories for Festival Buildings from Christenberry Systems and Alarm Company, Inc., be hereby approved, and that this Resolution No. 1213-127 having been read once by its title and having laid on the table for no less than one week for public inspection, be adopted as presented.
Commissioner Joos asked if this is an improvement. City Administrator, Tom Brimberry, explained that this is a new alarm to the building where there previously was no alarm system.
Yeas: Commissioners Decker, Densberger, Jeffers, Joos and Mayor Mingus.
Nays: None.
Mayor Mingus declared the motion carried and Resolution No. 1213-127 be duly adopted as presented.
Resolution No. 1213-128 by Commissioner Densberger, seconded by Commissioner Decker; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS that Resolution No. 1213-128 hereto attached, a Resolution to approve the purchase of an Exmark zero-turn riding mower from German-Bliss Equipment, be hereby approved, and that this Resolution No. 1213-128 having been read once by its title and having laid on the table for no less than one week for public inspection, be adopted as presented.
Yeas: Commissioners Decker, Densberger, Jeffers, Joos and Mayor Mingus.
Nays: None.
Mayor Mingus declared the motion carried and Resolution No. 1213-128 be duly adopted as presented.
Resolution No. 1213-129 by Commissioner Densberger, seconded by Commissioner Jeffers; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS that Resolution No. 1213-129 hereto attached, a Resolution to approve the purchase of Public Works Garage Infrared Heaters from Yeomans Distributing Company, be hereby approved, and that this Resolution No. 1213-129 having been read once by its title and having laid on the table for no less than one week for public inspection, be adopted as presented.
Yeas: Commissioners Decker, Densberger, Jeffers, Joos and Mayor Mingus.
Nays: None.
Mayor Mingus declared the motion carried and Resolution No. 1213-129 be duly adopted as presented.
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Resolution No. 1213-130 by Commissioner Densberger, seconded by Commissioner Joos; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS that Resolution No. 1213-130 hereto attached, a Resolution to approve an agreement with the City of East Peoria and G&B Mechanical Heating and Cooling for the installation of Public Works Infrared Garage Heaters, be hereby approved, and that this Resolution No. 1213-130 having been read once by its title and having laid on the table for no less than one week for public inspection, be adopted as presented.
Commissioner Joos explained that the agreement is based on a labor rate. This item has not been bid, and in the future, these items will be bid.
Yeas: Commissioners Decker, Densberger, Jeffers, Joos and Mayor Mingus.
Nays: None.
Mayor Mingus declared the motion carried and Resolution No. 1213-130 be duly adopted as presented.
Commissioner Densberger explained that the next three resolutions are in regard to healthcare for City employees. He discussed healthcare coverages and rates. He discussed the insurance committee. He explained that he has caution because of the amounts that employees in the City have to pay for insurance. The premiums are much greater than Commissioner Densberger has to pay. He discussed the amount of premiums paid by employees and the City. He is concerned that the rise in costs in 2014 will be much greater with the full implementation of the new healthcare rules. In 2014, the healthcare costs paid by the employee will be taxable to employees. The insurance committee has plans to deal with this situation. The City will look to Consociate-Dansig and other experts. He explained that the new healthcare rules are not definite until there is caselaw to interpret it.
Commissioner Joos explained that it is important for people to be aware of these costs.
Resolution No. 1213-144 by Commissioner Densberger, seconded by Commissioner Joos; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS that Resolution No. 1213-144, hereto attached, a Resolution regarding Employee Contribution Rates for the City’s Group Health Insurance Plan, be approved, and that this Resolution No. 1213-144 be accepted on its first reading as read by its title, and be laid on the table for no less than one week for public inspection.
City Attorney Dennis Triggs explained that there is a baseline amount for premiums and increases to premiums are shared equally by the City and employees.
Yeas: Commissioners Densberger, Jeffers, Joos and Mayor Mingus.
Abstain: Commissioner Decker.
Nays: None.
Mayor Mingus declared the motion carried.
Resolution No. 1213-145 by Commissioner Densberger, seconded by Commissioner Joos; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS that Resolution No. 1213-145, hereto attached, a Resolution regarding Reinsurance Carrier for the City’s Group Health Insurance Plan, be approved, and that this Resolution No. 1213-145 be accepted on its first reading as read by its title, and be laid on the table for no less than one week for public inspection.
Commissioner Densberger explained that this is a safety net for large claims. It is a necessity based on the fact that the City self-insured.
Yeas: Commissioners Densberger, Jeffers, Joos and Mayor Mingus.
Abstain: Commissioner Decker.
Nays: None.
Mayor Mingus declared the motion carried.
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Resolution No. 1213-146 by Commissioner Densberger, seconded by Commissioner Joos; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS that Resolution No. 1213-146, hereto attached, a Resolution regarding Technical Changes to the City’s Group Health Insurance Plan, be approved, and that this Resolution No. 1213-146 be accepted on its first reading as read by its title, and be laid on the table for no less than one week for public inspection.
Yeas: Commissioners Densberger, Jeffers, Joos and Mayor Mingus.
Abstain: Commissioner Decker.
Nays: None.
Mayor Mingus declared the motion carried.
Resolution No. 1213-134 by Commissioner Densberger, seconded by Commissioner Jeffers; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS that Resolution No. 1213-134, hereto attached, a Resolution to award Contract for Fence Installation at Springfield Electric, be approved, and that this Resolution No. 1213-134 be accepted on its first reading as read by its title, and be laid on the table for no less than one week for public inspection.
Commissioner Densberger explained that there was a property swap with Springfield Electric in the past and part of that swap requires a fence be placed on the property. The project was previously bid several months ago. This is a pro rata extension of the previous agreement.
Yeas: Commissioners Decker, Densberger, Jeffers, Joos and Mayor Mingus.
Nays: None.
Mayor Mingus declared the motion carried.
Resolution No. 1213-133 by Commissioner Densberger, seconded by Commissioner Jeffers; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS that Resolution No. 1213-133, hereto attached, a Resolution to approve an Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Property in the Levee District, be approved, and that this Resolution No. 1213-133 be accepted on its first reading as read by its title, and be laid on the table for no less than one week for public inspection.
Commissioner Densberger explained that the developer is actively working to develop the center.
Commissioner Decker explained that the contract looks good but he has a few questions that he would like answered over the next week.
Commissioner Densberger explained that the parcel is split into two parcel or phases. The Phase One price is $10.00 per square foot, which includes the purchase price and costs of infrastructure improvements and The Phase Two price is $8.00 per square foot which includes the purchase price and costs of infrastructure improvements.
Commissioner Jeffers explained that this land is part of the Levee District that the city owns, and he looks forward to the development.
Commissioner Joos explained that the agreement has come about very rapidly. There is not a lot of detailed information in the agreement. He is optimistic but is also cautious about the agreement. In the next few weeks, details and quantifications are things he would like to see along with credentials of the developer. He will look at past history and the ability for the developer to complete the deal. He is cautious, and as a result, he will vote present.
Mr. William Torchia, President of WCT Properties, Inc. is in the planning stages. He explained that there is nothing to report at this time.
Yeas: Commissioners Decker, Densberger, Jeffers and Mayor Mingus.
Present: Commissioner Joos.
Nays: None.
Mayor Mingus declared the motion carried.
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Resolution No. 1213-141 by Commissioner Densberger, seconded by Commissioner Joos; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS that Resolution No. 1213-141, hereto attached, a Resolution to approve License Agreement for use of Pedestrian Promenade for outdoor dining in the Levee District, be approved, and that this Resolution No. 1213-141 be accepted on its first reading as read by its title, and be laid on the table for no less than one week for public inspection.
Commissioner Densberger explained that this is an agreement with Tequila’s to provide for outdoor dining on a portion of the Promenade in the Levee District.
Director of Planning and Community Development, Ty Livingston, discussed the site plan and what is proposed for the outdoor dining.
Commissioner Joos asked about the enclosure. Livingston explained that it will be wrought iron with a flat top. There is only one point of egress. Commissioner Joos is excited about this and to see individuals using the outdoor dining.
Yeas: Commissioners Decker, Densberger, Jeffers, Joos and Mayor Mingus.
Nays: None.
Mayor Mingus declared the motion carried.
Motion by Commissioner Densberger, seconded by Commissioner Jeffers; Mr. Mayor, I move you that Ordinance No. 4105 hereto attached, (AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 5, CHAPTERS 8, 9 AND 10 OF THE EAST PEORIA CITY CODE FOR THE PURPOSE OF AMENDING REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO SETBACKS AND LOT COVERAGE) be accepted on its first reading as read by its title, and be laid on the table for no less than one week for public inspection.
Livingston explained that this ordinance is a housekeeping issue to create consistency within the Code.
Commissioner Joos asked if there were any instances that brought about the changes to these changes. Livingston explained that this involves lot coverages of M2 zoned property. There are likely parcels that are using more than forty percent of the parcel for buildings on M2 zoned property.
Yeas: Commissioners Decker, Densberger, Jeffers, Joos and Mayor Mingus.
Nays: None.
Mayor Mingus declared the motion carried.
Motion by Commissioner Densberger, seconded by Commissioner Jeffers; Mr. Mayor, I move you that Ordinance No. 4107 hereto attached, (AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON CIMMERON DRIVE IN THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, TAZEWELL COUNTY, ILLINOIS) be read at length by the Clerk, and that said Ordinance No. 4107 be accepted on its first reading, and be hereby adopted as presented.
Densberger – result of the equine subdivision. Takes advantage to rezone to conservation and to keep horses on a single family lot.
Decker – concerns from neighbors – Ty – no. does not get as far as the duplexes.
Joos – bound by 474 and close to 74. Looking at the unique mix of the area. The restrictive senior based living and the large church, he doesn’t see a more fitting location for this type of property use.
Yeas: Commissioners Decker, Densberger, Jeffers, Joos and Mayor Mingus.
Nays: None.
Mayor Mingus declared the motion carried and Ordinance No. 4107 to be duly adopted as presented.
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Motion by Commissioner Densberger, seconded by Commissioner Jeffers; Mr. Mayor, I move you that Ordinance No. 4108 hereto attached, (AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL USE FOR PROP ERTY LOCATED ON CIMMERON DRIVE IN THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, TAZEWELL COUNTY, ILLINOIS) be read at length by the Clerk, and that said Ordinance No. 4108 be accepted on its first reading, and be hereby adopted as presented.
Petitioner, Larry Overcash, was present and explained that construction will begin this summer.
Yeas: Commissioners Decker, Densberger, Jeffers, Joos and Mayor Mingus.
Nays: None.
Mayor Mingus declared the motion carried and Ordinance No. 4108 to be duly adopted as presented.
Motion by Commissioner Densberger, seconded by Commissioner Joos; Mr. Mayor, I move you that Ordinance No. 4109 hereto attached, (AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 727 S. MAIN STREET IN THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, TAZEWELL COUNTY, ILLINOIS) be accepted on its first reading as read by its title, and be laid on the table for no less than one week for public inspection.
Densberger - Originally a gas station and owner is seeking to use property as a used car dealership. Ty – property is being zoned as residential but has been used as a commercial use.
Yeas: Commissioners Decker, Densberger, Jeffers, Joos and Mayor Mingus.
Nays: None.
Mayor Mingus declared the motion carried.
Resolution No. 1213-137 by Commissioner Decker, seconded by Commissioner Densberger; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS that Resolution No. 1213-137, hereto attached, a Resolution to accept the bid of R.A. Cullinan, Inc. for sealcoating of various streets at a cost of $282,316.00, be approved, and that this Resolution No. 1213-137 be accepted on its first reading as read by its title, and be laid on the table for no less than one week for public inspection.
Commissioner Decker explained that there is one million dollars allocated for street maintenance. The City took priorities of the roads and divided the money to roads accordingly. If, in the future, there are more monies available for work the contractors normally use the same prices bid for in these street maintenance contracts.
Yeas: Commissioners Decker, Densberger, Jeffers, Joos and Mayor Mingus.
Nays: None.
Mayor Mingus declared the motion carried.
Resolution No. 1213-138 by Commissioner Decker, seconded by Commissioner Jeffers; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS that Resolution No. 1213-138, hereto attached, a Resolution to accept the bid of R.A. Cullinan, Inc. to mill and overlay various streets at a cost of $224,920.40, be approved, and that this Resolution No. 1213-138 be accepted on its first reading as read by its title, and be laid on the table for no less than one week for public inspection.
Commissioner Decker explained that this mill and overlay process constitutes the highest costs of the street maintenance processes. This process is completed on roads that are beyond the ability to repair.
Yeas: Commissioners Decker, Densberger, Jeffers, Joos and Mayor Mingus.
Nays: None.
Mayor Mingus declared the motion carried.
Resolution No. 1213-139 by Commissioner Decker, seconded by Commissioner Joos; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS that Resolution No. 1213-139, hereto attached, a Resolution to accept the bid of American Asphalt Recycling, Inc. to heat scarify various streets at a cost of $237,149.75, be approved, and that this Resolution No. 1213-139 be accepted on its first reading as read by its title, and be laid on the table for no less than one week for public inspection.
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Commissioner Decker described the process of heat scarification.
Commissioner Joos asked about the hot in place recycling process. Commissioner Decker explained that the City is not confident with the company and process. He is hoping that it is the way of the future but they are uncomfortable using a lot of taxing dollars on the project with testing and complete due diligence on the company and process.
Ferguson explained that the same contractor will be in the area this year and the City will be looking into using the process on a street in the City.
Commissioner Decker explained that the City may be able to compare roads in Peoria, as they are similar to the East Peoria streets in use and plow usage.
Commissioner Jeffers discussed the economies of scale in the size of a job and streets are like new for the hot in place process.
Yeas: Commissioners Decker, Densberger, Jeffers, Joos and Mayor Mingus.
Nays: None.
Mayor Mingus declared the motion carried.
Resolution No. 1213-140 by Commissioner Decker, seconded by Commissioner Densberger; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS that Resolution No. 1213-140, hereto attached, a Resolution to accept the bid of Quality Spot Repair, Inc. to spray patch various streets at a cost of $71,760.00, be approved, and that this Resolution No. 1213-140 be accepted on its first reading as read by its title, and be laid on the table for no less than one week for public inspection.
Commissioner Decker explained that some spray patching is done by City employees, but there is more work than employees can do in a season. This resolution is a supplement to the employee’s work.
Yeas: Commissioners Decker, Densberger, Jeffers, Joos and Mayor Mingus.
Nays: None.
Mayor Mingus declared the motion carried.
Resolution No. 1213-135 by Commissioner Decker, seconded by Commissioner Jeffers; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS that Resolution No. 1213-135, hereto attached, a Resolution to approve Contract for Engineering Services with Midwest Engineering Associates, Inc. for Camp Street/River Road Intersection Improvements, be approved, and that this Resolution No. 1213-135 be accepted on its first reading as read by its title, and be laid on the table for no less than one week for public inspection.
Commissioner Decker discussed the engineering encompassed within the agreement. It is for a traffic study, preliminary engineering and design engineering to ensure that the City is “shovel ready.”
Commissioner Joos expressed his concern that engineering be only for working toward a roundabout because the City Council had an interest in the roundabout. He does not want to move toward any other intersection than a roundabout.
Commissioner Decker explained that this resolution is for the experts to determine what is best for this intersection.
Ferguson explained that experts will determine if a roundabout is the best route to take. There will be bypass lanes in the roundabout. City has given the Illinois Department of Transportation (“IDOT”) a design, and IDOT appears to like the design. He explained that roundabouts are now the default for intersections, and you must now prove that a roundabout is not the best option for the intersection.
Yeas: Commissioners Decker, Densberger, Jeffers, Joos and Mayor Mingus.
Nays: None.
Mayor Mingus declared the motion carried.
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Resolution No. 1213-143 by Commissioner Decker, seconded by Commissioner Jeffers; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS that Resolution No. 1213-143, hereto attached, a Resolution to accept Low Bid for Yield Sign Installation for Pedestrian Crossings along Pedestrian Promenade in New EP Downtown (the Levee District), be approved, and that this Resolution No. 1213-143 be accepted on its first reading as read by its title, and be laid on the table for no less than one week for public inspection.
Yeas: Commissioners Decker, Densberger, Jeffers, Joos and Mayor Mingus.
Nays: None.
Mayor Mingus declared the motion carried.
Resolution No. 1213-124 by Commissioner Jeffers, seconded by Commissioner Joos; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS that Resolution No. 1213-124 hereto attached, a Resolution to approve Agreement with AMEC Environmental & Infrastructure Inc. for Environmental Monitoring of Bass Pro Site, be hereby approved, and that this Resolution No. 1213-124 having been read once by its title and having laid on the table for no less than one week for public inspection, be adopted as presented.
Commissioner Jeffers explained that there is one more year to go to monitor the site.
Yeas: Commissioners Decker, Densberger, Jeffers, Joos and Mayor Mingus.
Nays: None.
Mayor Mingus declared the motion carried and Resolution No. 1213-124 be duly adopted as presented.
Resolution No. 1213-136 by Commissioner Jeffers; seconded by Commissioner Joos; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS, THAT the Special Outdoor Sales and Consumption Permit hereto attached, be issued to Ault Park, 1839 1/2 Highview Road, East Peoria, Illinois for the proposed outdoor sale of alcoholic liquor and food on May 4, 2013 in accordance with the attached application for permit, be hereby approved and that this Resolution No. 1213-136 be adopted as presented.
Yeas: Commissioners Decker, Densberger, Jeffers, Joos and Mayor Mingus.
Nays: None.
Mayor Mingus declared the motion carried and Resolution No. 1213-136 be duly adopted as presented.
Resolution No. 1213-142 by Commissioner Joos, seconded by Commissioner Densberger; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS that Resolution No. 1213-142, hereto attached, a Resolution to authorize a two year lease of a 2013 Harley-Davidson FLHTP Police Motorcycle from Walter Bros. Harley-Davidson, Inc., be approved, and that this Resolution No. 1213-142 be accepted on its first reading as read by its title, and be laid on the table for no less than one week for public inspection.
Commissioner Joos explained that he will support the resolution because of the Police Chief’s view that the benefits will outweigh the costs of the motorcycle units.
Chief Ganschow explained that the police department has had great success with the motorcycles, another officer is going to training, and the monies used are not taxpayer monies. The monies are statutory funds from fines given back to police departments across the state for enforcing traffic laws and specifically DUIs.
Yeas: Commissioners Decker, Densberger, Jeffers, Joos and Mayor Mingus.
Nays: None.
Mayor Mingus declared the motion carried.
Mayor Mingus stated if there was anyone in the audience who wanted to speak on any nonagenda items to come to the podium, state their name, address and the matter or matters to be discussed. There was no response.
Mayor Mingus then asked for comments from Council.
Commissioner Decker explained that the toter program will be on the agenda soon. Clean up week is May 6-10, 2013. Citywide traffic sign replacement is taking place currently.
Commissioner Densberger stated that the last budget presentation occurred tonight. There is a budget hearing in two weeks. On the operations budget side, the City is within $116,000.00 of balancing the budget. Now the department
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heads must reduce costs to make a balanced budget. He also discussed gaming expenses and available funds for capital expenses. Commissioner Densberger cautioned about the healthcare expenses. Between salaries, healthcare and pensions costs the City has an increase in expenses of $900,000.00 to $1,000,000.00 per year. This year there was a pension break and the total increase was only $600,000.00. He does not know how the City can support the increased salaries with additional revenues each year.
Commissioner Jeffers asked that we discuss the bid process because the low bidder is not always the lowest cost. He discussed the acreage of the property to be sold along Altorfer Lane and that there were four parties that were interested in the property. He believes the agreement is a good deal for the City and the City is receiving what they wanted in the agreement.
Motion by Commissioner Jeffers, seconded by Commissioner Joos; Mr. Mayor, I move you that we adjourn until Tuesday evening, April 30, 2013 at 6:00 P.M.
Yeas: Commissioners Decker, Densberger, Jeffers, Joos and Mayor Mingus.
Nays: None
Mayor Mingus declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 7:39 P.M.
_/s/ Morgan R. Cadwalader________
City Clerk Morgan R. Cadwalader
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