NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA

COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT 401 WEST WASHINGTON STREET, EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS

MAY 16, 2023

6:00 P.M.

 

DATE: MAY 16, 2023                                                                     MAYOR KAHL

TIME: 6:00 P.M.                                                                             COMMISSIONER DECKER

                                                                                                       COMMISSIONER HILL

                                                                                                       COMMISSIONER MINGUS

                                                                                                                     COMMISSIONER SUTHERLAND

1.

CALL TO ORDER:

2.

ROLL CALL:

3.

INVOCATION:

4.

PLEDGE TO THE FLAG:

5.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

5.I.

Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on May 2, 2023.

6.

COMMUNICATIONS:

6.I.

Proclamation by Mayor Kahl proclaiming May 21-27, 2023 as “National Public Works Week.”

6.II.

Proclamation by Mayor Kahl proclaiming May 21-27, 2023 as “Emergency Medical Services Week.”

6.III.

Proclamation by Mayor Kahl proclaiming May 20-26, 2023 as “National Safe Boating Week.”

7.

PUBLIC COMMENT: COUNCIL BUSINESS FROM THE AUDIENCE ON AGENDA ITEMS:

8.

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS BY OMNIBUS VOTE:

(All matters listed under CONSENT AGENDA will be enacted by one motion and one roll call vote. There will not be separate discussion on these items. If discussion is desired by Members of the City Council, the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and discussed immediately after approval of the Consent Agenda. Citizens desiring discussion on any item listed under the CONSENT AGENDA should contact a City Council Member and request that the item be removed for discussion.)

Motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
8.I.

Item Number 1 - Adoption of Resolution Number 2324-016 – Resolution to Approve Payment of the Schedule of Bills Listed on Schedule Number 1 in the amount of $2,443,330.83.

8.II.

Item Number 2 - Adoption of Resolution Number 2324-004 on its Second Reading – Resolution to Approve Third Amendment to Development Agreement with Teekona Group for Riverfront Midrise Apartment Development.

8.III.

Item Number 3 - Adoption of Resolution Number 2324-005 on its Second Reading – Resolution Approving Electric Service Agreement with Homefield Energy for Street Lighting.

8.IV.

Item Number 4 - Adoption of Ordinance Number 4726 on its Second Reading – (AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY IN THE POSSESSION OF THE EAST PEORIA PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AND THE EAST PEORIA FIRE DEPARTMENT.)

8.V.

Item Number 5 - Adoption of Resolution Number 2324-007 on its Second Reading – Resolution Approving the Proposal for the Purchase of the Fire Alarm and Security Systems for the New Fire Station on Centennial Drive.

8.VI.

Item Number 6 - Adoption of Resolution Number 2324-008 on its Second Reading - Resolution Approving Additional Improvements for New Turf Fields at EastSide Centre.

9.

ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA:

10.

COMMISSIONER HILL:

10.I.

Approval of Ordinance Number 4728 - (AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL USE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 340 CENTER STREET IN THE CITY OF EAST PEORIA, TAZEWELL COUNTY, ILLINOIS.) – (Special Use to Allow for Placement and Construction of an Additional Accessory Structure (Shed) on the Property.)

To be laid on the table for no less than one week for public inspection.

10.II.

Approval of Ordinance Number 4729 - (ORDINANCE APPROVING COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT AND ADDITIONAL BOND ISSUANCE DOCUMENTS FOR TRI-COUNTY RIVER VALLEY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (TRVDA) BOND FINANCING FOR THE RIVERFRONT MIDRISE APARTMENT DEVELOPMENT TO BE CONSTRUCTED BY TEEKONA GROUP PURSUANT TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY.)

To be laid on the table for no less than one week for public inspection.

10.III.

Adoption of Resolution Number 2324-009 – Resolution Approving the Appointment by Mayor Kahl of Troy Sams to the Zoning Board of Appeals.

10.IV.

Adoption of Resolution Number 2324-010 – Resolution Approving the Reappointment of Steve Flinn to East Peoria Housing Authority Board.

10.V.

Approval of Resolution Number 2324-011 – Resolution Approving the Purchase of Fifteen (15) New Jet Ports for East Port Marina from Sport Port, Inc.

To be laid on the table for no less than one week for public inspection.

11.

COMMISSIONER DECKER:

11.I.

Approval of Resolution Number 2324-012 - Resolution Accepting and Approving Proposal from Krumholz Brothers Landscaping, Inc. for the 402 Illini Drive Storm Sewer and Erosion Repair Project.

To be laid on the table for no less than one week for public inspection.

11.II.

Approval of Resolution Number 2324-013 – Resolution Accepting and Approving Proposal from Krumholz Brothers Landscaping, Inc. for the 116 Harvey Court Storm Sewer and Erosion Repair Project.

To be laid on the table for no less than one week for public inspection.

12.

COMMISSIONER SUTHERLAND:

13.

COMMISSIONER MINGUS:

13.I.

Adoption of Resolution Number 2324-014 – Resolution to approve a Separation Agreement for Retirement between the City of East Peoria and Scot Craig effective at the end of his shift on May 15, 2023.

13.II.

Adoption of Resolution Number 2324-015 - Resolution to approve a Separation Agreement for Retirement between the City of East Peoria and Rich Brodrick effective at the end of his shift on May 29, 2023.

14.

MAYOR KAHL:

15.

PUBLIC COMMENT: COUNCIL BUSINESS FROM THE AUDIENCE ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS:

16.

COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL:

16.I.

COMMISSIONER DECKER:

16.II.

COMMISSIONER HILL:

16.III.

COMMISSIONER SUTHERLAND:

16.IV.

COMMISSIONER MINGUS:

16.V.

MAYOR KAHL:

17.

MOTION FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION/CLOSED MEETING:

18.

MOTION TO ADJOURN:

19.

/s/ Morgan R. Cadwalader

City Clerk, Morgan R. Cadwalader

Dated and Posted:  May 12, 2023

NOTE: All items listed on the agenda are action items unless indicated otherwise.  Ordinances and resolutions listed on the agenda may further be amended and/or revised prior to adoption by the City Council.