1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:16,920 2 00:00:16,920 --> 00:00:21,040 One good evening, everyone. 3 00:00:21,040 --> 00:00:23,800 It being Monday, July 28, I would 4 00:00:23,800 --> 00:00:26,380 like to call this regular city council meeting to order. 5 00:00:26,380 --> 00:00:29,060 Please All rise for the Pledge of Allegiance. 6 00:00:29,060 --> 00:00:32,720 7 00:00:32,720 --> 00:00:37,280 I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America 8 00:00:37,280 --> 00:00:40,140 and to the Republic for which it stands. 9 00:00:40,140 --> 00:00:43,300 One nation under God, indivisible, 10 00:00:43,300 --> 00:00:45,880 with liberty and justice for all. 11 00:00:45,880 --> 00:00:48,240 Thank you everyone. 12 00:00:48,240 --> 00:00:50,600 I don't know if you noticed or not, but we have new mix up here 13 00:00:50,600 --> 00:00:52,380 and I think they are fantastic. 14 00:00:52,380 --> 00:00:56,920 So everyone, these kind of tilt towards you and I 15 00:00:56,920 --> 00:00:58,300 think you can hear us better. 16 00:00:58,300 --> 00:01:00,980 So let us know if you don't hear us. 17 00:01:00,980 --> 00:01:05,840 18 00:01:05,840 --> 00:01:08,440 Madam Clerk, call the roll, please. 19 00:01:08,440 --> 00:01:09,680 Good evening. 20 00:01:09,680 --> 00:01:11,600 Council member Abel here. 21 00:01:11,600 --> 00:01:12,300 Council member. 22 00:01:12,300 --> 00:01:13,600 Nutter here. 23 00:01:13,600 --> 00:01:14,420 Council member. 24 00:01:14,420 --> 00:01:15,580 Hohimer here. 25 00:01:15,580 --> 00:01:16,260 Council member. 26 00:01:16,260 --> 00:01:17,600 Fletcher here. 27 00:01:17,600 --> 00:01:20,860 Here council member. 28 00:01:20,860 --> 00:01:24,340 Hilst council member. 29 00:01:24,340 --> 00:01:25,960 Phillips here. 30 00:01:25,960 --> 00:01:33,040 Mayor Burress here 6 1 absent. 31 00:01:33,040 --> 00:01:34,380 We have a quorum. 32 00:01:34,380 --> 00:01:37,640 We will conduct business. 33 00:01:37,640 --> 00:01:39,280 Chair will now entertain a motion 34 00:01:39,280 --> 00:01:40,820 for the approval of the agenda. 35 00:01:40,820 --> 00:01:43,140 Please Madam Mayor, I move the agenda. 36 00:01:43,140 --> 00:01:44,540 Be approved as presented. 37 00:01:44,540 --> 00:01:50,440 Second Motion made by Mr. Abel and second, by MS hohimer. 38 00:01:50,440 --> 00:01:53,670 Any comments, questions, or concerns of the agenda. 39 00:01:53,670 --> 00:01:59,800 40 00:01:59,800 --> 00:02:00,700 Seeing none. 41 00:02:00,700 --> 00:02:02,100 Council, take your vote, please. 42 00:02:02,100 --> 00:02:07,800 43 00:02:07,800 --> 00:02:08,310 I believe. 44 00:02:08,310 --> 00:02:17,840 45 00:02:17,840 --> 00:02:19,860 We did not have our vote come up. 46 00:02:19,860 --> 00:02:27,480 47 00:02:27,480 --> 00:02:28,340 There we go. 48 00:02:28,340 --> 00:02:29,120 There we go. 49 00:02:29,120 --> 00:02:30,420 Council, take your vote. 50 00:02:30,420 --> 00:02:35,360 51 00:02:35,360 --> 00:02:36,850 Motion passes 6 minus 0. 52 00:02:36,850 --> 00:02:40,720 53 00:02:40,720 --> 00:02:42,720 Chair will now entertain a motion for the approval 54 00:02:42,720 --> 00:02:44,500 of the minutes, please. 55 00:02:44,500 --> 00:02:46,360 Madam Mayor, I move that we approve the minutes 56 00:02:46,360 --> 00:02:48,920 of the special council meeting of July 57 00:02:48,920 --> 00:02:53,960 14 and regular city council meeting of July 14, 5:30. 58 00:02:53,960 --> 00:02:59,670 Second Motion made by Mr. Abel and second by MS hochheimer. 59 00:02:59,670 --> 00:03:01,710 Any questions or comments, or concerns 60 00:03:01,710 --> 00:03:04,780 about the special meeting or the regular meeting on July 14. 61 00:03:04,780 --> 00:03:09,470 62 00:03:09,470 --> 00:03:10,990 Seeing none. 63 00:03:10,990 --> 00:03:12,290 Counsel, take your vote, please. 64 00:03:12,290 --> 00:03:20,990 65 00:03:20,990 --> 00:03:22,460 Motion passes 6 minus 0. 66 00:03:22,460 --> 00:03:26,190 67 00:03:26,190 --> 00:03:29,870 We have now come down to public input. 68 00:03:29,870 --> 00:03:32,250 But before we start public input, 69 00:03:32,250 --> 00:03:37,270 I would like to read a little letter that 70 00:03:37,270 --> 00:03:45,350 is going to be an announcement from the mayor to everyone 71 00:03:45,350 --> 00:03:50,550 here in this room and to people at home watching this. 72 00:03:50,550 --> 00:03:52,590 But after I'm done, I still want to say 73 00:03:52,590 --> 00:03:55,550 a few things and then anyone wishing 74 00:03:55,550 --> 00:03:56,850 to have their voice be heard. 75 00:03:56,850 --> 00:03:59,590 Please come to the podium, make sure the mic is on, 76 00:03:59,590 --> 00:04:03,370 state your name and remember we have five minutes. 77 00:04:03,370 --> 00:04:06,860 So without further ado, let's start this. 78 00:04:06,860 --> 00:04:11,790 79 00:04:11,790 --> 00:04:14,110 So this is for immediate release. 80 00:04:14,110 --> 00:04:16,050 Mayor announces Excuse me. 81 00:04:16,050 --> 00:04:18,390 Mayor announces the final closing 82 00:04:18,390 --> 00:04:20,870 and purchase of property. 83 00:04:20,870 --> 00:04:24,790 Today marks a significant milestone for the city of Pekin 84 00:04:24,790 --> 00:04:29,150 as we officially announce the final closing and successful 85 00:04:29,150 --> 00:04:31,750 purchase of property. 86 00:04:31,750 --> 00:04:38,950 This acquisition represents not only the culmination of months 87 00:04:38,950 --> 00:04:43,630 of collaboration, negotiation and due diligence, 88 00:04:43,630 --> 00:04:48,560 but it also is a bold move, bold step forward. 89 00:04:48,560 --> 00:04:51,230 90 00:04:51,230 --> 00:04:53,550 In our continuing effort to invest 91 00:04:53,550 --> 00:04:55,710 in the future of our city. 92 00:04:55,710 --> 00:05:00,590 The property, long considered a strategic and high 93 00:05:00,590 --> 00:05:05,310 potential site, will now be brought under the ownership 94 00:05:05,310 --> 00:05:07,230 of the city of Pekin. 95 00:05:07,230 --> 00:05:11,990 Opening doors for development, revitalization 96 00:05:11,990 --> 00:05:16,590 and long term economic benefit for our community. 97 00:05:16,590 --> 00:05:18,670 We are excited about the possibilities 98 00:05:18,670 --> 00:05:23,110 this site presents, and are committed to ensuring 99 00:05:23,110 --> 00:05:27,150 it is utilized in a way that reflects 100 00:05:27,150 --> 00:05:33,710 our shared vision for growth, innovation, and quality of life. 101 00:05:33,710 --> 00:05:36,110 I want to thank our city council, 102 00:05:36,110 --> 00:05:39,150 legal and administrative teams and community 103 00:05:39,150 --> 00:05:45,830 partners who have brought this complex process to a close. 104 00:05:45,830 --> 00:05:50,390 Your dedication and foresight are deeply appreciated. 105 00:05:50,390 --> 00:05:53,190 In the coming months, we will begin 106 00:05:53,190 --> 00:05:58,790 in engaging with stakeholders and residents 107 00:05:58,790 --> 00:06:01,310 to provide excuse me to explore the best 108 00:06:01,310 --> 00:06:03,910 path forward for this property. 109 00:06:03,910 --> 00:06:09,870 As always, we remain committed to transparency, responsible 110 00:06:09,870 --> 00:06:13,230 planning and developing results that 111 00:06:13,230 --> 00:06:17,830 benefit the citizens of Pekin for generations to come. 112 00:06:17,830 --> 00:06:20,510 This is a proud moment for our city 113 00:06:20,510 --> 00:06:23,710 and just the beginning of something great. 114 00:06:23,710 --> 00:06:28,190 Sincerely, Mary J. Burress, Mayor of the city of Pekin. 115 00:06:28,190 --> 00:06:30,890 I have given a copy of this to our reporter. 116 00:06:30,890 --> 00:06:34,350 I have a few more copies if anybody would like to have one. 117 00:06:34,350 --> 00:06:37,070 But there's a few more things I'd like to say. 118 00:06:37,070 --> 00:06:42,090 And that is we worked. 119 00:06:42,090 --> 00:06:44,630 All of us here in this room have worked very hard to push 120 00:06:44,630 --> 00:06:46,790 this project forward. 121 00:06:46,790 --> 00:06:51,800 In 1966, it was the start of the veterans road. 122 00:06:51,800 --> 00:06:54,980 The talks started then. 123 00:06:54,980 --> 00:06:57,500 There was a lot of elevator grain elevators 124 00:06:57,500 --> 00:07:00,580 at the foot of court street by the river, 125 00:07:00,580 --> 00:07:04,120 and the grain trucks went straight out, court street out, 126 00:07:04,120 --> 00:07:07,340 route 9 all day long. 127 00:07:07,340 --> 00:07:11,220 So with the work of the people that were on council, then 128 00:07:11,220 --> 00:07:15,820 the mayors IDOT, they came up with the plan 129 00:07:15,820 --> 00:07:22,820 of moving of moving traffic as the ring road veterans South. 130 00:07:22,820 --> 00:07:30,660 Once that was developed, then in I believe it was around 2008. 131 00:07:30,660 --> 00:07:36,460 I have seen some but not all of the plans. 132 00:07:36,460 --> 00:07:39,540 There was money supposedly given to the city of Pekin 133 00:07:39,540 --> 00:07:41,200 to redo court street. 134 00:07:41,200 --> 00:07:50,260 I don't know if it ever was done at that time, but then in 13. 135 00:07:50,260 --> 00:07:52,900 The rest of veterans was developed 136 00:07:52,900 --> 00:07:57,860 and that was from court street on to Sheridan road. 137 00:07:57,860 --> 00:08:03,460 That was in part of once again dedicated, hard working people 138 00:08:03,460 --> 00:08:06,140 to move the city forward. 139 00:08:06,140 --> 00:08:09,900 This will be the final phase of veterans road 140 00:08:09,900 --> 00:08:13,780 to be connected to 474. 141 00:08:13,780 --> 00:08:14,800 This is a dream. 142 00:08:14,800 --> 00:08:15,960 This is a big dream. 143 00:08:15,960 --> 00:08:19,140 This is a bold step for the city of Pekin. 144 00:08:19,140 --> 00:08:24,700 It takes courage to move things like this forward. 145 00:08:24,700 --> 00:08:28,860 But when you have a vision and you want your city to succeed, 146 00:08:28,860 --> 00:08:31,300 these are the steps you take. 147 00:08:31,300 --> 00:08:34,940 I'm going to give you a couple of examples that steps were 148 00:08:34,940 --> 00:08:40,700 taken and steps that were not taken in the late 60s, I believe 149 00:08:40,700 --> 00:08:43,179 mid to late 60s as well. 150 00:08:43,179 --> 00:08:47,580 ICC wanted to come downtown Pekin and at the time, 151 00:08:47,580 --> 00:08:49,680 the board and the council or excuse me, 152 00:08:49,680 --> 00:08:54,460 the council and the mayor stated that they did not want 153 00:08:54,460 --> 00:08:57,180 and I. I'm sorry, I'm stating what they said. 154 00:08:57,180 --> 00:09:00,500 Those long haired hippie people in our town. 155 00:09:00,500 --> 00:09:03,300 Well, ladies and gentlemen, look at ICC today. 156 00:09:03,300 --> 00:09:08,260 East Peoria ICC is flourishing. 157 00:09:08,260 --> 00:09:12,380 We should have taken that bold step, in my opinion. 158 00:09:12,380 --> 00:09:15,560 Then in 1994. 159 00:09:15,560 --> 00:09:18,940 Another example I'm going to give you is the mayor 160 00:09:18,940 --> 00:09:23,260 at the time was Larry Holmgren. 161 00:09:23,260 --> 00:09:27,060 He was the tie vote to bring the federal prison to down to town 162 00:09:27,060 --> 00:09:28,020 Excuse me. 163 00:09:28,020 --> 00:09:31,420 He was criticized dearly. 164 00:09:31,420 --> 00:09:36,780 That federal prison has brought 277 jobs. 165 00:09:36,780 --> 00:09:43,220 Their payroll budget in 2014 was $24.4 million. 166 00:09:43,220 --> 00:09:45,500 It was stated at the time that we don't 167 00:09:45,500 --> 00:09:51,580 want those kind of people in our town to rape 168 00:09:51,580 --> 00:09:53,940 and kill some of our people. 169 00:09:53,940 --> 00:09:55,580 That hasn't happened. 170 00:09:55,580 --> 00:10:00,900 They have had good federal jobs. 171 00:10:00,900 --> 00:10:04,140 Good careers come out of that choice. 172 00:10:04,140 --> 00:10:06,440 It was the right choice for the city of Pekin. 173 00:10:06,440 --> 00:10:09,100 I believe the mayor took a bold step, 174 00:10:09,100 --> 00:10:11,980 and he thought it would move our city forward. 175 00:10:11,980 --> 00:10:14,500 That is what I am doing as your mayor today. 176 00:10:14,500 --> 00:10:18,460 I am taking this bold step with council, 177 00:10:18,460 --> 00:10:21,740 with staff to move this city forward. 178 00:10:21,740 --> 00:10:25,780 So thank you very much for listening to me. 179 00:10:25,780 --> 00:10:34,040 I hope that the naysayers will help us move, change their mind, 180 00:10:34,040 --> 00:10:36,000 help us move the city forward. 181 00:10:36,000 --> 00:10:38,220 See the good in it. 182 00:10:38,220 --> 00:10:44,260 And make our city prosper and grow. 183 00:10:44,260 --> 00:10:45,900 So once again, I wanted to say this 184 00:10:45,900 --> 00:10:47,940 before public input in case someone 185 00:10:47,940 --> 00:10:50,700 would like to say something about it. 186 00:10:50,700 --> 00:10:53,980 Because just like this letter stated, 187 00:10:53,980 --> 00:10:56,780 transparency and responsibility are 188 00:10:56,780 --> 00:10:59,660 our number one thing that we want to accomplish 189 00:10:59,660 --> 00:11:01,100 here in the city of Pekin. 190 00:11:01,100 --> 00:11:04,220 So thank you very much for your time. 191 00:11:04,220 --> 00:11:05,820 Anybody wishing to have their voice 192 00:11:05,820 --> 00:11:09,160 be heard, please come to the podium and make sure it is on. 193 00:11:09,160 --> 00:11:18,620 194 00:11:18,620 --> 00:11:20,220 Matthew Johnson. 195 00:11:20,220 --> 00:11:21,340 Good evening. 196 00:11:21,340 --> 00:11:23,860 Good evening. 197 00:11:23,860 --> 00:11:27,140 Just a couple things for tonight. 198 00:11:27,140 --> 00:11:30,100 I got a phone call Thursday morning from a lady I've 199 00:11:30,100 --> 00:11:32,180 never met before in my life. 200 00:11:32,180 --> 00:11:36,300 She lives in Sunset hills, bought a home there around 2016, 201 00:11:36,300 --> 00:11:39,380 and she's kind of at the end of her rope. 202 00:11:39,380 --> 00:11:43,330 In regards to what to do with some city owned property. 203 00:11:43,330 --> 00:11:47,170 She lives over in on Flanders drive, which 204 00:11:47,170 --> 00:11:50,690 is it's on the back end of Sunset hills, 205 00:11:50,690 --> 00:11:55,170 and it's got its laundry list of not problems, but 206 00:11:55,170 --> 00:11:57,130 storied history, if you will. 207 00:11:57,130 --> 00:11:58,890 It originally it was kind of a cut 208 00:11:58,890 --> 00:12:02,530 through road to get to veterans while that was being expanded. 209 00:12:02,530 --> 00:12:05,410 And now there's really just five homes there. 210 00:12:05,410 --> 00:12:07,130 They can't cut through there anymore 211 00:12:07,130 --> 00:12:11,870 because there's homes now on the back side facing veterans. 212 00:12:11,870 --> 00:12:16,330 But, she's kind of tired of spending her own money to try 213 00:12:16,330 --> 00:12:19,390 and beautify that property. 214 00:12:19,390 --> 00:12:22,910 If you go to the end of the road, there's about another 20, 215 00:12:22,910 --> 00:12:26,050 maybe 30 feet of road or non-existent road 216 00:12:26,050 --> 00:12:30,130 that goes into the tree line there. 217 00:12:30,130 --> 00:12:32,150 And there used to be a tree. 218 00:12:32,150 --> 00:12:33,390 The tree was cut down. 219 00:12:33,390 --> 00:12:37,450 It's basically been mandated for forever. 220 00:12:37,450 --> 00:12:41,010 And I think it's time that we just bite the bullet 221 00:12:41,010 --> 00:12:44,970 and use some community development block grant money. 222 00:12:44,970 --> 00:12:48,110 I thought I told her I'd bring it up because it closes. 223 00:12:48,110 --> 00:12:52,730 Public input closes for that on Thursday. 224 00:12:52,730 --> 00:12:53,990 So I think that's important. 225 00:12:53,990 --> 00:12:58,390 Just get in there, grind out all those two stumps, 226 00:12:58,390 --> 00:13:03,010 kill all the vegetation, lay rock down, and then 227 00:13:03,010 --> 00:13:06,130 actually remove those two concrete barriers 228 00:13:06,130 --> 00:13:09,130 and put up an actual guardrail. 229 00:13:09,130 --> 00:13:12,690 I think that's important because she really shouldn't be using 230 00:13:12,690 --> 00:13:15,730 her own money to try and solve the problem that she 231 00:13:15,730 --> 00:13:17,850 didn't create or ask for. 232 00:13:17,850 --> 00:13:21,250 This isn't really an easement situation where we have just 233 00:13:21,250 --> 00:13:24,610 grass between the sidewalk and the road and you just mow it 234 00:13:24,610 --> 00:13:26,190 and you walk, walk away. 235 00:13:26,190 --> 00:13:28,130 But this is a much bigger situation 236 00:13:28,130 --> 00:13:32,170 that I think needs addressed. 237 00:13:32,170 --> 00:13:33,570 I wanted to bring that up. 238 00:13:33,570 --> 00:13:36,890 I want to speak about agenda item 8.7. 239 00:13:36,890 --> 00:13:39,410 I see we're buying a new vehicle. 240 00:13:39,410 --> 00:13:42,330 We seem to do that a lot. 241 00:13:42,330 --> 00:13:44,650 But this ordinance is a little different than the ones 242 00:13:44,650 --> 00:13:45,510 in the past. 243 00:13:45,510 --> 00:13:49,490 And there's a phrase in here that speaks volumes. 244 00:13:49,490 --> 00:13:53,610 It says that the old vehicle was damaged beyond repair 245 00:13:53,610 --> 00:13:56,330 in an accident last year while the street 246 00:13:56,330 --> 00:14:00,930 department was conducting road maintenance on Veterans drive. 247 00:14:00,930 --> 00:14:03,370 The key word there is accident. 248 00:14:03,370 --> 00:14:06,070 With an accident comes a police report. 249 00:14:06,070 --> 00:14:08,810 With a police report comes insurance claims. 250 00:14:08,810 --> 00:14:11,830 But I'm not seeing anything like that in the ordinance at all. 251 00:14:11,830 --> 00:14:15,530 It just says that got four quotes. 252 00:14:15,530 --> 00:14:17,970 You're going to pick quote D, which is 253 00:14:17,970 --> 00:14:21,770 43,000 and some change 27 K's coming 254 00:14:21,770 --> 00:14:23,030 from the street department. 255 00:14:23,030 --> 00:14:26,050 16 K's coming from the sewer. 256 00:14:26,050 --> 00:14:29,010 But there's no talk about insurance. 257 00:14:29,010 --> 00:14:31,570 So is there an insurance claim I think 258 00:14:31,570 --> 00:14:34,650 it would be important to ask that question before you vote 259 00:14:34,650 --> 00:14:38,190 on this, because if there is an insurance claim, 260 00:14:38,190 --> 00:14:42,010 then maybe we should probably get some kind of cost recoveries 261 00:14:42,010 --> 00:14:44,330 for that. 262 00:14:44,330 --> 00:14:47,490 And then one last thing, if I may. 263 00:14:47,490 --> 00:14:49,090 I know last time it was brought up 264 00:14:49,090 --> 00:14:51,170 and I'll just bring it up again. 265 00:14:51,170 --> 00:14:53,010 The hotel motel six. 266 00:14:53,010 --> 00:14:55,350 Are we still on track to get that torn down. 267 00:14:55,350 --> 00:14:59,450 Last time we heard, it was in litigation. 268 00:14:59,450 --> 00:15:00,510 It'd be really nice. 269 00:15:00,510 --> 00:15:03,250 I mean, that's an eyesore. 270 00:15:03,250 --> 00:15:06,930 Every time you drive by it, it'd be nice to get 271 00:15:06,930 --> 00:15:13,090 that demoed by January 2026. 272 00:15:13,090 --> 00:15:15,330 OK thank you. 273 00:15:15,330 --> 00:15:18,850 I did see our city manager and our public works director taking 274 00:15:18,850 --> 00:15:20,350 quite a few notes, so I'm sure. 275 00:15:20,350 --> 00:15:21,970 Would you like to say something or. 276 00:15:21,970 --> 00:15:23,150 Oh our attorney. 277 00:15:23,150 --> 00:15:25,130 Sure Mr. vicelli? 278 00:15:25,130 --> 00:15:29,310 Sure I'm sorry, Madam Mayor, can you hear me. 279 00:15:29,310 --> 00:15:29,890 Yes, I can. 280 00:15:29,890 --> 00:15:30,390 Thank you. 281 00:15:30,390 --> 00:15:34,920 Chair city council, thank you so much for having us here tonight. 282 00:15:34,920 --> 00:15:42,980 Yes the matter of the Motel 6 was up on Friday afternoon, 283 00:15:42,980 --> 00:15:45,400 and we successfully argued a motion 284 00:15:45,400 --> 00:15:50,960 to prosecute the foreclosure and what would likely turn 285 00:15:50,960 --> 00:15:52,320 into demolition of the matter. 286 00:15:52,320 --> 00:15:52,820 Thank you. 287 00:15:52,820 --> 00:15:55,680 It came over the defendant's objection, 288 00:15:55,680 --> 00:15:58,920 and I stressed to the judge, who's a very good judge 289 00:15:58,920 --> 00:16:02,960 over in the courthouse kitty corner from here, 290 00:16:02,960 --> 00:16:06,940 that this is a risk to the health, safety, 291 00:16:06,940 --> 00:16:08,540 and welfare of the community. 292 00:16:08,540 --> 00:16:14,400 And while the judge did listen to opposing counsel's arguments 293 00:16:14,400 --> 00:16:15,660 because they are the landowners. 294 00:16:15,660 --> 00:16:18,240 And we do have a right to use our property the way 295 00:16:18,240 --> 00:16:21,480 that we believe that we should. 296 00:16:21,480 --> 00:16:24,300 We made a compelling argument, backed by evidence, 297 00:16:24,300 --> 00:16:26,840 that staff was great to support me with, that this 298 00:16:26,840 --> 00:16:28,100 needed to be taken care of. 299 00:16:28,100 --> 00:16:29,740 So he did object to that. 300 00:16:29,740 --> 00:16:32,480 He said that the judge was overreaching, 301 00:16:32,480 --> 00:16:33,820 but we were successful. 302 00:16:33,820 --> 00:16:36,080 We are filing an amended complaint 303 00:16:36,080 --> 00:16:41,840 to expedite this matter and to obtain more costs and expenses. 304 00:16:41,840 --> 00:16:43,760 We also put on the record that they 305 00:16:43,760 --> 00:16:45,960 need to keep it safe at all times, 306 00:16:45,960 --> 00:16:49,900 that the fencing needs to be there at all times, 307 00:16:49,900 --> 00:16:53,600 and the responsibility is theirs for the maintenance 308 00:16:53,600 --> 00:16:58,880 of the property and so much that no resident or guest of the city 309 00:16:58,880 --> 00:17:01,440 hurts themselves on their property. 310 00:17:01,440 --> 00:17:04,359 So it is we are making progress. 311 00:17:04,359 --> 00:17:05,960 The legal system is slow. 312 00:17:05,960 --> 00:17:07,520 They tried to slow it down further 313 00:17:07,520 --> 00:17:11,440 and we basically just beat them at in court. 314 00:17:11,440 --> 00:17:11,980 Very good. 315 00:17:11,980 --> 00:17:12,750 Thank you so much. 316 00:17:12,750 --> 00:17:15,680 317 00:17:15,680 --> 00:17:20,560 I'm sure his other two questions will be addressed as well. 318 00:17:20,560 --> 00:17:21,980 Maybe not this evening, but yes. 319 00:17:21,980 --> 00:17:24,440 Thank you so much. 320 00:17:24,440 --> 00:17:25,220 Any other. 321 00:17:25,220 --> 00:17:31,680 322 00:17:31,680 --> 00:17:34,680 My name is Elaine Ritchie. 323 00:17:34,680 --> 00:17:36,000 Can you hear me. 324 00:17:36,000 --> 00:17:47,560 Yes now that we have this thing out of the way for everybody, 325 00:17:47,560 --> 00:17:49,300 what are we going to do about Derby street. 326 00:17:49,300 --> 00:17:52,380 I travel Derby street a lot because my sister lives on it. 327 00:17:52,380 --> 00:17:54,850 And every week I really feel that. 328 00:17:54,850 --> 00:17:57,480 329 00:17:57,480 --> 00:18:02,280 I mean, Derby street to me is very important. 330 00:18:02,280 --> 00:18:04,960 It's a main drag. 331 00:18:04,960 --> 00:18:10,560 And I worked at City Hall when all of this, the prison 332 00:18:10,560 --> 00:18:14,420 and the gambling joints and all of this was coming through, 333 00:18:14,420 --> 00:18:18,280 I was right there in the midst of it all. 334 00:18:18,280 --> 00:18:21,600 So I heard a lot as a janitor. 335 00:18:21,600 --> 00:18:24,080 Janitors hear a lot. 336 00:18:24,080 --> 00:18:28,280 So we know how people vote towards all of this. 337 00:18:28,280 --> 00:18:35,960 So my biggest thing is now that we are extending this, 338 00:18:35,960 --> 00:18:40,360 are we going to after it's all done and the taxpayers of Pekin 339 00:18:40,360 --> 00:18:45,900 pay for all this new roadway to extend to 474, 340 00:18:45,900 --> 00:18:46,700 what are we going to do. 341 00:18:46,700 --> 00:18:49,147 Turn it over to the state again and trade it for. 342 00:18:49,147 --> 00:18:50,180 Because that's what we've done. 343 00:18:50,180 --> 00:18:54,000 We traded it for court street, and court street was a mess 344 00:18:54,000 --> 00:18:57,440 because court street was owned by the state, 345 00:18:57,440 --> 00:19:02,920 and we traded of veterans that we paid for as taxpayers 346 00:19:02,920 --> 00:19:03,860 for court street. 347 00:19:03,860 --> 00:19:05,160 That was a mess. 348 00:19:05,160 --> 00:19:06,140 So what are we going to do. 349 00:19:06,140 --> 00:19:08,440 Are we going to trade that to the state 350 00:19:08,440 --> 00:19:10,320 because it's a new highway. 351 00:19:10,320 --> 00:19:11,680 For what. 352 00:19:11,680 --> 00:19:13,860 What is the state going to pay for. 353 00:19:13,860 --> 00:19:18,480 For us, I guess as a taxpayer, I'm worried about that 354 00:19:18,480 --> 00:19:20,720 because that's not a fair deal. 355 00:19:20,720 --> 00:19:22,060 It's not a fair deal at all. 356 00:19:22,060 --> 00:19:24,720 We got streets here that needs repaired. 357 00:19:24,720 --> 00:19:30,430 And I think that's where I'm standing because as a retired 358 00:19:30,430 --> 00:19:33,990 city employee, I seen a lot. 359 00:19:33,990 --> 00:19:35,270 I know a lot. 360 00:19:35,270 --> 00:19:37,570 I know how the federal prison was voted in. 361 00:19:37,570 --> 00:19:40,030 I know how the. 362 00:19:40,030 --> 00:19:42,790 They tried to bring in the gambling Casino 363 00:19:42,790 --> 00:19:44,510 and it was voted down. 364 00:19:44,510 --> 00:19:46,350 I know all of that. 365 00:19:46,350 --> 00:19:49,830 I mean, I could write a book of my years of the city, 366 00:19:49,830 --> 00:19:52,230 and I had great years with me too. 367 00:19:52,230 --> 00:19:55,030 I had wonderful years with the city. 368 00:19:55,030 --> 00:19:59,790 I had a husband that was sick that needed a heart transplant. 369 00:19:59,790 --> 00:20:04,870 The city came forward and helped that happen for my husband. 370 00:20:04,870 --> 00:20:09,610 And I love this city, but I'm just wondering, 371 00:20:09,610 --> 00:20:14,190 are we going to forfeit the rest of veterans 372 00:20:14,190 --> 00:20:16,750 after the taxpayers pay all of this 373 00:20:16,750 --> 00:20:19,870 and our roads look like crap, and we're going 374 00:20:19,870 --> 00:20:21,550 to turn it over to the state. 375 00:20:21,550 --> 00:20:22,690 Oh, well, we'll fix this. 376 00:20:22,690 --> 00:20:23,850 We'll look at court street. 377 00:20:23,850 --> 00:20:26,510 It's still not done. 378 00:20:26,510 --> 00:20:29,390 Still not done. 379 00:20:29,390 --> 00:20:33,310 I guess that's where I'm at right now with all of this. 380 00:20:33,310 --> 00:20:37,390 I'm happy that you all are happy that we're extending, 381 00:20:37,390 --> 00:20:39,930 but I'm worried about our roads here in town, 382 00:20:39,930 --> 00:20:45,270 that we travel every day, that bus drivers travel, people 383 00:20:45,270 --> 00:20:48,410 travel, go back and forth to work, to the grocery store, 384 00:20:48,410 --> 00:20:49,950 to the doctors. 385 00:20:49,950 --> 00:20:52,670 Our streets need fixed. 386 00:20:52,670 --> 00:20:55,950 When do they fit in. 387 00:20:55,950 --> 00:20:58,710 I think that's my biggest thing right here. 388 00:20:58,710 --> 00:21:02,630 It kind of is disappointing. 389 00:21:02,630 --> 00:21:04,350 Thank you. 390 00:21:04,350 --> 00:21:07,590 Well, Elaine, I do want to tell you that I hear from so many 391 00:21:07,590 --> 00:21:10,770 people on what we are doing on court street, 392 00:21:10,770 --> 00:21:14,350 and they cannot believe how far it has come in just a short time 393 00:21:14,350 --> 00:21:16,170 that we've been working on it. 394 00:21:16,170 --> 00:21:19,550 And when I've got people from Morton coming 395 00:21:19,550 --> 00:21:22,430 over here saying how wonderful it is, 396 00:21:22,430 --> 00:21:24,210 I'm pretty doggone proud of it. 397 00:21:24,210 --> 00:21:25,490 Do we have a long way to go. 398 00:21:25,490 --> 00:21:28,370 Absolutely is Derby street forgotten. 399 00:21:28,370 --> 00:21:31,710 No I go there every week because I have a favorite gas station I 400 00:21:31,710 --> 00:21:34,570 go to over there, and I don't know why, 401 00:21:34,570 --> 00:21:35,910 but I keep going back there because I 402 00:21:35,910 --> 00:21:38,670 used to live on South fifth. 403 00:21:38,670 --> 00:21:41,910 I understand. 404 00:21:41,910 --> 00:21:44,010 I mean, it's not right. 405 00:21:44,010 --> 00:21:45,230 I got a new car. 406 00:21:45,230 --> 00:21:47,870 Yeah, I understand, and I don't want to take 407 00:21:47,870 --> 00:21:49,690 up anybody else's more time. 408 00:21:49,690 --> 00:21:52,350 But we are not forgetting about Derby. 409 00:21:52,350 --> 00:21:55,810 I believe they were actually talking on grant money. 410 00:21:55,810 --> 00:21:56,850 Correct am I right. 411 00:21:56,850 --> 00:21:59,750 Yeah so we are not forgetting about it. 412 00:21:59,750 --> 00:22:01,530 Anyone else from the public, please. 413 00:22:01,530 --> 00:22:06,310 414 00:22:06,310 --> 00:22:07,090 Seeing none. 415 00:22:07,090 --> 00:22:09,400 Public input is now closed. 416 00:22:09,400 --> 00:22:13,710 417 00:22:13,710 --> 00:22:17,810 We have now come down to item 6, which is the consent agenda. 418 00:22:17,810 --> 00:22:19,830 Chair would entertain a motion, please. 419 00:22:19,830 --> 00:22:21,270 Madam Mayor, I move that the consent 420 00:22:21,270 --> 00:22:23,830 agenda be approved as follows. 421 00:22:23,830 --> 00:22:28,270 6.1 financial reports June of 2025 accounts 422 00:22:28,270 --> 00:22:32,550 payable paid proof list through July 18, 2025. 423 00:22:32,550 --> 00:22:40,750 Receive and file 2025 26 budget transfers through July 22, 2025. 424 00:22:40,750 --> 00:22:45,070 Pekin fire department monthly incident report June of 2025. 425 00:22:45,070 --> 00:22:47,970 Receive and file 1307 South Third Street. 426 00:22:47,970 --> 00:22:50,550 Demolition bid responses. 427 00:22:50,550 --> 00:22:53,730 Receive and file 1,400 Knapp street. 428 00:22:53,730 --> 00:22:58,830 Demolition bid responses receive and file 2003 hergert street 429 00:22:58,830 --> 00:23:05,830 demolition bid responses ordinance number 4325 dash 2526 430 00:23:05,830 --> 00:23:08,550 amending the city clerk license fee schedule regarding 431 00:23:08,550 --> 00:23:11,350 refuge hauler license fees. 432 00:23:11,350 --> 00:23:16,750 Ordinance number 4326 2526 approving and authorizing 433 00:23:16,750 --> 00:23:20,790 the execution of a revised TIF district redevelopment agreement 434 00:23:20,790 --> 00:23:24,550 by and between the city of Pekin and Dan Steinbeck 435 00:23:24,550 --> 00:23:29,630 and the Pekin court street TIF district ordinance number 4327 436 00:23:29,630 --> 00:23:33,870 2526 approving a variance request 437 00:23:33,870 --> 00:23:36,390 submitted by Rich Johnson for the property 438 00:23:36,390 --> 00:23:38,790 located at 205 South Street. 439 00:23:38,790 --> 00:23:49,110 Case V202507, ordinance number 4328 dash 2526 440 00:23:49,110 --> 00:23:53,030 approving a variance request by Sylvia Schultz for the property 441 00:23:53,030 --> 00:23:55,470 located at 600 Margaret street. 442 00:23:55,470 --> 00:23:58,670 Case V202508. 443 00:23:58,670 --> 00:24:03,150 Resolution number 321 dash 2526. 444 00:24:03,150 --> 00:24:06,030 Mayor's appointment of Jim Galanis 445 00:24:06,030 --> 00:24:08,790 to fill the unexpired term of Judy Heisel 446 00:24:08,790 --> 00:24:12,950 to the Pekin liquor commission for a two year term expiring 447 00:24:12,950 --> 00:24:15,470 April 30, 2027. 448 00:24:15,470 --> 00:24:20,860 Resolution number 322 5 26, approving a memorandum 449 00:24:20,860 --> 00:24:23,580 of understanding regarding bereavement leave 450 00:24:23,580 --> 00:24:25,720 between the city of Pekin and the Teamsters, 451 00:24:25,720 --> 00:24:26,960 chauffeurs and helpers. 452 00:24:26,960 --> 00:24:31,940 Local Union Number 627 street department resolution number 323 453 00:24:31,940 --> 00:24:37,420 dash 2526 approved approving a forbearance agreement with Randy 454 00:24:37,420 --> 00:24:40,540 and Eleanor Vogel regarding a community development block 455 00:24:40,540 --> 00:24:44,020 grant loan, receiving file quotes for the purchase 456 00:24:44,020 --> 00:24:47,700 of a new 3/4 ton pickup truck. 457 00:24:47,700 --> 00:24:48,880 Second Whew. 458 00:24:48,880 --> 00:24:50,720 That was a mouthful, Mayor. 459 00:24:50,720 --> 00:24:52,720 Just a point of clarification. 460 00:24:52,720 --> 00:24:55,800 I think it was item 6.5. 461 00:24:55,800 --> 00:25:00,160 I think councilman Abel said 1307, just for the record. 462 00:25:00,160 --> 00:25:02,520 And it's 12:07 South Third Street. 463 00:25:02,520 --> 00:25:04,160 Demolition bid responses. 464 00:25:04,160 --> 00:25:05,480 Sorry thank you. 465 00:25:05,480 --> 00:25:08,500 I appreciate that. 466 00:25:08,500 --> 00:25:09,040 Madam Mayor. 467 00:25:09,040 --> 00:25:09,720 Motion made. 468 00:25:09,720 --> 00:25:10,240 Pardon me. 469 00:25:10,240 --> 00:25:14,200 On that note, I believe there was a verbal typo. 470 00:25:14,200 --> 00:25:18,940 It's 203 hergot, not 2003 herget. 471 00:25:18,940 --> 00:25:19,600 Oh three. 472 00:25:19,600 --> 00:25:20,320 Herget correct. 473 00:25:20,320 --> 00:25:21,960 I believe Mr. Abel said 2003. 474 00:25:21,960 --> 00:25:22,620 Just a. 475 00:25:22,620 --> 00:25:25,560 I'm sure it's Mr. MS Ellie's fault somehow. 476 00:25:25,560 --> 00:25:30,600 Yeah here it says 203 all right. 477 00:25:30,600 --> 00:25:31,440 Thank you very much. 478 00:25:31,440 --> 00:25:31,940 All right. 479 00:25:31,940 --> 00:25:35,580 I have a motion made by Mr. Abel and second by MS hohimer. 480 00:25:35,580 --> 00:25:37,220 Any questions, comments, or concerns 481 00:25:37,220 --> 00:25:40,040 on that long consent agenda. 482 00:25:40,040 --> 00:25:42,720 Thank you Mr. yes, indeed. 483 00:25:42,720 --> 00:25:43,530 We have been busy. 484 00:25:43,530 --> 00:25:47,060 485 00:25:47,060 --> 00:25:48,500 Hearing none. 486 00:25:48,500 --> 00:25:49,440 Seeing none. 487 00:25:49,440 --> 00:25:50,840 Council take your vote, please. 488 00:25:50,840 --> 00:25:58,500 489 00:25:58,500 --> 00:25:59,930 Motion passes 6 minus 0. 490 00:25:59,930 --> 00:26:04,820 491 00:26:04,820 --> 00:26:07,520 Chair will now entertain a motion for item 7, 492 00:26:07,520 --> 00:26:09,080 which is unfinished business. 493 00:26:09,080 --> 00:26:11,480 And before we get it started, I don't 494 00:26:11,480 --> 00:26:12,580 know if you want to say something 495 00:26:12,580 --> 00:26:13,720 or if you'd like for me to. 496 00:26:13,720 --> 00:26:14,280 I'd like to. 497 00:26:14,280 --> 00:26:15,140 All right. 498 00:26:15,140 --> 00:26:17,180 I Phillips. 499 00:26:17,180 --> 00:26:17,760 Thank you. 500 00:26:17,760 --> 00:26:23,460 Mayor I need to recuse myself from this issue at this point. 501 00:26:23,460 --> 00:26:28,060 And the proper procedure when somebody has a conflict 502 00:26:28,060 --> 00:26:32,160 of interest is actually not only to say they're not voting on it, 503 00:26:32,160 --> 00:26:36,880 but it's also to leave so that people feel free to discuss it. 504 00:26:36,880 --> 00:26:38,280 That is 100% right. 505 00:26:38,280 --> 00:26:42,040 And therefore, during this discussion, 506 00:26:42,040 --> 00:26:45,540 I'm going to recuse myself, leave the building, 507 00:26:45,540 --> 00:26:46,800 going to go outside. 508 00:26:46,800 --> 00:26:50,380 I'm going to have a cigarette and play on my phone. 509 00:26:50,380 --> 00:26:54,700 When you want me back, if someone would like to text me, 510 00:26:54,700 --> 00:26:56,960 I will be happy to come back in. 511 00:26:56,960 --> 00:26:59,660 And I would also like to say that I have not 512 00:26:59,660 --> 00:27:03,780 read this ordinance proposal, and I have not spoken to anybody 513 00:27:03,780 --> 00:27:04,960 about this draft of it. 514 00:27:04,960 --> 00:27:05,960 Thank you, MS Phillips. 515 00:27:05,960 --> 00:27:06,520 Thank you. 516 00:27:06,520 --> 00:27:11,420 517 00:27:11,420 --> 00:27:12,720 I'm going to drink to. 518 00:27:12,720 --> 00:27:16,100 519 00:27:16,100 --> 00:27:18,520 Let's at least wait till she gets out the door here. 520 00:27:18,520 --> 00:27:28,020 521 00:27:28,020 --> 00:27:33,020 Chair will now entertain a motion for 7.1, please. 522 00:27:33,020 --> 00:27:39,460 Madam Mayor, I move the ordinance number 4324 2526 523 00:27:39,460 --> 00:27:41,280 amending Pekin city code. 524 00:27:41,280 --> 00:27:43,660 Chapter 5, Article 6. 525 00:27:43,660 --> 00:27:45,800 Division Ii, subdivision three. 526 00:27:45,800 --> 00:27:48,000 Litter containers be approved. 527 00:27:48,000 --> 00:27:52,260 Second Motion made by MS hohimer and second 528 00:27:52,260 --> 00:27:55,980 by Mr. Abel Mr. Darcy. 529 00:27:55,980 --> 00:27:56,480 Thank you. 530 00:27:56,480 --> 00:27:59,180 Mayor as council recalls, this matter 531 00:27:59,180 --> 00:28:01,940 was tabled to today's date. 532 00:28:01,940 --> 00:28:05,020 Just a point of clarification. 533 00:28:05,020 --> 00:28:07,700 I think, Councilman Fletcher, for reining it in 534 00:28:07,700 --> 00:28:11,340 because I think staff was looking at this a little bit 535 00:28:11,340 --> 00:28:14,410 more, probably complicating it because we started looking 536 00:28:14,410 --> 00:28:17,930 at the maps and looking at photos of different areas 537 00:28:17,930 --> 00:28:18,830 within the city. 538 00:28:18,830 --> 00:28:24,230 But before council, there's been a couple modifications to this. 539 00:28:24,230 --> 00:28:28,050 We did find where there was a comment 540 00:28:28,050 --> 00:28:33,350 or the part about the cans have to be removed within 12 hours. 541 00:28:33,350 --> 00:28:35,330 Initially, I believe it said actually 542 00:28:35,330 --> 00:28:39,230 it refers to another ordinance that gives within 24 hours. 543 00:28:39,230 --> 00:28:42,010 So we did correct that so that we didn't have to go 544 00:28:42,010 --> 00:28:44,250 change multiple ordinance. 545 00:28:44,250 --> 00:28:48,650 But we do feel that we have been able to put this so that it 546 00:28:48,650 --> 00:28:52,650 applies for everybody with what the spirit and the intent was, 547 00:28:52,650 --> 00:28:56,230 because there are so many variations of this. 548 00:28:56,230 --> 00:28:58,770 And Nick introduced me to conforming 549 00:28:58,770 --> 00:29:01,970 and non-conforming, which is what really complicated 550 00:29:01,970 --> 00:29:03,670 this, at least for me. 551 00:29:03,670 --> 00:29:05,910 And we started looking at a lot of different things. 552 00:29:05,910 --> 00:29:10,010 But I do think ultimately, Chief Rainey, Nick and myself, we 553 00:29:10,010 --> 00:29:13,050 were able to come up with what we feel 554 00:29:13,050 --> 00:29:16,530 is fair and reasonable and applicable to what 555 00:29:16,530 --> 00:29:18,770 the issues at hand are, and would address 556 00:29:18,770 --> 00:29:21,730 the immediate issues before us. 557 00:29:21,730 --> 00:29:25,530 And Chief Raney, if you or Nick have anything further 558 00:29:25,530 --> 00:29:29,470 you want to present on this, by all means, counsel, 559 00:29:29,470 --> 00:29:34,010 do you have questions for chief Raney or Nick mcquigg? 560 00:29:34,010 --> 00:29:35,930 Their house was built in the 50s. 561 00:29:35,930 --> 00:29:39,590 So if you know houses built in the 50s, a single stall garage, 562 00:29:39,590 --> 00:29:41,830 you can barely get a new car in there today, 563 00:29:41,830 --> 00:29:45,570 the way they're built. This couple has to pull their car 564 00:29:45,570 --> 00:29:49,290 outside the garage, bring their trash container from the back 565 00:29:49,290 --> 00:29:54,090 porch out to the curb, pull their car back in, do the same 566 00:29:54,090 --> 00:29:57,170 thing every time the garbage comes, 567 00:29:57,170 --> 00:29:59,330 and they will still do that because they 568 00:29:59,330 --> 00:30:00,390 don't like it sitting out. 569 00:30:00,390 --> 00:30:04,830 But in inclement weather or stuff like that, 570 00:30:04,830 --> 00:30:06,550 this ordinance will help them. 571 00:30:06,550 --> 00:30:08,010 They can sit against their garage 572 00:30:08,010 --> 00:30:11,090 until the weather gets favorable. 573 00:30:11,090 --> 00:30:13,670 And like I said, I appreciate you guys getting this done. 574 00:30:13,670 --> 00:30:15,030 I think it's a great thing. 575 00:30:15,030 --> 00:30:15,930 Thank you. 576 00:30:15,930 --> 00:30:18,890 Thank you, Mr. netter. 577 00:30:18,890 --> 00:30:20,870 Oh, I'm sorry, I thought you did have something. 578 00:30:20,870 --> 00:30:21,620 Any other council. 579 00:30:21,620 --> 00:30:27,210 580 00:30:27,210 --> 00:30:27,830 Seeing? none. 581 00:30:27,830 --> 00:30:29,190 Council take your vote, please. 582 00:30:29,190 --> 00:30:37,530 583 00:30:37,530 --> 00:30:44,990 Motion passes 5 and 0 with one abstain or recuse Excuse me. 584 00:30:44,990 --> 00:30:52,090 She recused Mr. Darcy, I'm going to ask that you please text 585 00:30:52,090 --> 00:30:54,050 MS Phillips and tell her that. 586 00:30:54,050 --> 00:30:55,050 Or would you like to. 587 00:30:55,050 --> 00:30:55,550 All right. 588 00:30:55,550 --> 00:30:56,150 Thank you. 589 00:30:56,150 --> 00:31:03,100 Officer I still tell the cops what to do Oh, Lord have mercy. 590 00:31:03,100 --> 00:31:05,970 591 00:31:05,970 --> 00:31:06,530 Oh, goodness. 592 00:31:06,530 --> 00:31:11,330 593 00:31:11,330 --> 00:31:11,920 He laughed. 594 00:31:11,920 --> 00:31:34,610 595 00:31:34,610 --> 00:31:36,470 She's probably not ready to come back in. 596 00:31:36,470 --> 00:31:49,370 597 00:31:49,370 --> 00:31:51,870 Thank you, everyone, for being patient with us. 598 00:31:51,870 --> 00:31:55,650 599 00:31:55,650 --> 00:31:56,390 Thank you. 600 00:31:56,390 --> 00:32:03,810 601 00:32:03,810 --> 00:32:06,210 You shut this off. 602 00:32:06,210 --> 00:32:08,270 Yeah I didn't mean to leave it on. 603 00:32:08,270 --> 00:32:09,810 Oh, that's all right. 604 00:32:09,810 --> 00:32:12,190 We have now come down to New business. 605 00:32:12,190 --> 00:32:15,610 So Chair would entertain a motion for 8.1, please. 606 00:32:15,610 --> 00:32:21,430 Madam Mayor, I move that resolution number 3, 24, 25, 26. 607 00:32:21,430 --> 00:32:25,490 Directing staff to bring forth tax increment financing 608 00:32:25,490 --> 00:32:28,570 TIF agreements to award for the TIF 609 00:32:28,570 --> 00:32:30,020 building improvement program. 610 00:32:30,020 --> 00:32:34,730 611 00:32:34,730 --> 00:32:39,410 Second Motion made by MS hochheimer 612 00:32:39,410 --> 00:32:44,770 and second by MS Mr. Abele Mr. Darcy. 613 00:32:44,770 --> 00:32:45,270 Thank you. 614 00:32:45,270 --> 00:32:47,710 Mayor I'm going to have Mr. ray. 615 00:32:47,710 --> 00:32:50,110 Go ahead and read this one off to you. 616 00:32:50,110 --> 00:32:52,250 Thank you, Mr. ray. 617 00:32:52,250 --> 00:32:52,750 Thank you. 618 00:32:52,750 --> 00:32:56,690 Mayor city council's prior meeting on May 27, 619 00:32:56,690 --> 00:33:01,250 you all approved a resolution adopting a set of economic 620 00:33:01,250 --> 00:33:05,360 development program funding, which set a $100,000 program 621 00:33:05,360 --> 00:33:06,720 budget for this year's commercial 622 00:33:06,720 --> 00:33:08,480 building improvement program. 623 00:33:08,480 --> 00:33:10,660 So up to $100,000 of awards. 624 00:33:10,660 --> 00:33:16,000 No individual award could exceed $50,000 or 50% of the eligible 625 00:33:16,000 --> 00:33:17,960 project expenses. 626 00:33:17,960 --> 00:33:21,200 We published notice of the program on the city website 627 00:33:21,200 --> 00:33:22,380 and on social media. 628 00:33:22,380 --> 00:33:25,040 We also notified different business organizations 629 00:33:25,040 --> 00:33:27,120 and several individuals that we knew 630 00:33:27,120 --> 00:33:28,800 were interested in the program. 631 00:33:28,800 --> 00:33:31,520 Applications were opened for approximately 30 days 632 00:33:31,520 --> 00:33:33,840 through the month of June until July 7, 633 00:33:33,840 --> 00:33:36,320 and we received six applications. 634 00:33:36,320 --> 00:33:38,720 Staff initially scored each of the projects 635 00:33:38,720 --> 00:33:41,520 based on the criteria that were published in the program, 636 00:33:41,520 --> 00:33:44,240 including the applicant's history and capacity 637 00:33:44,240 --> 00:33:46,440 to adhere to a grant program. 638 00:33:46,440 --> 00:33:49,040 How well the improvements addressed 639 00:33:49,040 --> 00:33:51,720 issues with the property. 640 00:33:51,720 --> 00:33:54,600 And several other criteria. 641 00:33:54,600 --> 00:33:56,240 The economic development advisory committee 642 00:33:56,240 --> 00:33:59,160 reviewed those applications and the scoring from staff 643 00:33:59,160 --> 00:34:01,400 and made adjustments as a committee. 644 00:34:01,400 --> 00:34:03,400 The score sheet and the packet reflects 645 00:34:03,400 --> 00:34:06,640 that committee activity and their recommendation 646 00:34:06,640 --> 00:34:09,120 for awards this year. 647 00:34:09,120 --> 00:34:14,020 I did want to note that after the committee's recommendation, 648 00:34:14,020 --> 00:34:17,100 the Pekin Moose lodge did decline to move forward. 649 00:34:17,100 --> 00:34:20,719 So this resolution, as written, only reflects five projects as 650 00:34:20,719 --> 00:34:22,920 recommended by the committee. 651 00:34:22,920 --> 00:34:26,320 One other note TCRC reached out after the committee's review 652 00:34:26,320 --> 00:34:28,760 and they wanted to modify their application. 653 00:34:28,760 --> 00:34:31,179 Originally, they submitted it to a parking lot project. 654 00:34:31,179 --> 00:34:34,312 They instead want to do improvements to their building. 655 00:34:34,312 --> 00:34:35,679 They think they have some issues with one 656 00:34:35,679 --> 00:34:37,840 of the walls of their building, so 657 00:34:37,840 --> 00:34:39,659 they would rather address that. 658 00:34:39,659 --> 00:34:42,360 And I think the EDAC would be perfectly fine with that 659 00:34:42,360 --> 00:34:44,860 without having to go through a review process again. 660 00:34:44,860 --> 00:34:46,199 They prefer building improvements 661 00:34:46,199 --> 00:34:49,080 over parking lot improvements. 662 00:34:49,080 --> 00:34:52,000 Also say the committee didn't feel any project was 663 00:34:52,000 --> 00:34:54,540 impactful enough to receive the maximum grant amount, 664 00:34:54,540 --> 00:34:57,340 so they wanted staff to republish the program. 665 00:34:57,340 --> 00:35:00,160 With the remaining funding, there would be approximately 60 666 00:35:00,160 --> 00:35:03,480 or there would be $60,000 available if the resolution 667 00:35:03,480 --> 00:35:05,900 is approved, as is tonight. 668 00:35:05,900 --> 00:35:07,600 We could also roll that into one of the other types 669 00:35:07,600 --> 00:35:09,600 of programs that was approved, such as the return 670 00:35:09,600 --> 00:35:12,280 on investment program. 671 00:35:12,280 --> 00:35:15,380 Ultimately, EDAC recommends approval of this resolution, 672 00:35:15,380 --> 00:35:18,600 directing staff to prepare TIF agreements for each 673 00:35:18,600 --> 00:35:21,240 of the five applications. 674 00:35:21,240 --> 00:35:24,920 So the three projects being awarded $10,000, 675 00:35:24,920 --> 00:35:28,080 two projects being awarded 5,000, 676 00:35:28,080 --> 00:35:31,227 and then it would be good if council would also give staff 677 00:35:31,227 --> 00:35:33,160 feedback on what you want to do with the rest of the money 678 00:35:33,160 --> 00:35:35,200 this year, and you've got several options 679 00:35:35,200 --> 00:35:37,400 I included in the packet. 680 00:35:37,400 --> 00:35:43,360 OK, council floor is open Mr. Chair, 681 00:35:43,360 --> 00:35:48,480 I move to amend resolution three 2425 26 to remove 682 00:35:48,480 --> 00:35:52,680 the project from section 2. 683 00:35:52,680 --> 00:36:00,080 So motion was made to remove tatoes. 684 00:36:00,080 --> 00:36:02,560 Oh I'm sorry. 685 00:36:02,560 --> 00:36:03,380 Who was it. 686 00:36:03,380 --> 00:36:07,320 Seconded by Mr. Fletcher. 687 00:36:07,320 --> 00:36:09,600 I would like. 688 00:36:09,600 --> 00:36:16,840 I would like to amend resolution number 324 dash 2526. 689 00:36:16,840 --> 00:36:20,100 Pulling Sangar steakhouse for a separate vote. 690 00:36:20,100 --> 00:36:21,140 Madam Mayor. 691 00:36:21,140 --> 00:36:22,620 I'm sorry, Madam council member. 692 00:36:22,620 --> 00:36:25,560 Madam Mayor. 693 00:36:25,560 --> 00:36:28,780 Yes do you want to see if there's a combined motion, 694 00:36:28,780 --> 00:36:31,080 or do we deal with one motion and go from there. 695 00:36:31,080 --> 00:36:33,760 Yeah let's see if there is a combined. 696 00:36:33,760 --> 00:36:35,120 So then you would need to see if there's 697 00:36:35,120 --> 00:36:40,400 consent to go forward on from the movement and go from there. 698 00:36:40,400 --> 00:36:42,380 There was a motion made in a second. 699 00:36:42,380 --> 00:36:44,540 Yeah and so normally you would then vote on it. 700 00:36:44,540 --> 00:36:46,780 That doesn't mean you can't make a motion. 701 00:36:46,780 --> 00:36:49,840 The easier process is to probably do them separate. 702 00:36:49,840 --> 00:36:51,960 But if there is a consent to go through that 703 00:36:51,960 --> 00:36:55,760 need to move it to say we'll adopt the friendly Amendment 704 00:36:55,760 --> 00:36:58,110 to the Amendment. 705 00:36:58,110 --> 00:37:00,210 Its normal practices. 706 00:37:00,210 --> 00:37:03,850 You do the second motion to go on from there, 707 00:37:03,850 --> 00:37:05,650 and you still have a right to make that motion. 708 00:37:05,650 --> 00:37:08,230 Absolutely it supersedes the substantive motion pursuant 709 00:37:08,230 --> 00:37:10,670 to the Robert's Rules of Order. 710 00:37:10,670 --> 00:37:13,510 But you need the movement to accept 711 00:37:13,510 --> 00:37:16,330 your friendly Amendment without objection to the other parties. 712 00:37:16,330 --> 00:37:19,710 But the traditional way is you do 713 00:37:19,710 --> 00:37:21,130 Amendment, Amendment Amendment. 714 00:37:21,130 --> 00:37:23,790 Well, then we can do Amendment after Amendment one at a time, 715 00:37:23,790 --> 00:37:25,450 one at a time, whatever you feel is right. 716 00:37:25,450 --> 00:37:26,490 Yeah I'm sorry. 717 00:37:26,490 --> 00:37:27,330 I don't mean to be. 718 00:37:27,330 --> 00:37:28,570 And I don't mean to overcomplicate. 719 00:37:28,570 --> 00:37:29,290 No that's fine. 720 00:37:29,290 --> 00:37:30,390 Yeah, that's. 721 00:37:30,390 --> 00:37:34,050 So if we have one Amendment on the floor and a second. 722 00:37:34,050 --> 00:37:36,090 Yes she wants to make another one. 723 00:37:36,090 --> 00:37:38,490 Do we do it now or wait till this one's voted on. 724 00:37:38,490 --> 00:37:40,530 We vote on the one that's on the floor. 725 00:37:40,530 --> 00:37:44,110 Perfect and then council member hohimer 726 00:37:44,110 --> 00:37:46,270 will then have her opportunity to make 727 00:37:46,270 --> 00:37:49,690 her Amendment based upon whether the Amendment passes or fails. 728 00:37:49,690 --> 00:37:50,763 OK, sorry about that. 729 00:37:50,763 --> 00:37:51,330 That's all right. 730 00:37:51,330 --> 00:37:54,370 Remember, we just need to do it properly. 731 00:37:54,370 --> 00:37:57,170 We don't do any of advice from me, I apologize. 732 00:37:57,170 --> 00:37:58,310 No worries. 733 00:37:58,310 --> 00:38:04,270 If I may, in my legal opinion as a CPA, 734 00:38:04,270 --> 00:38:09,470 that Mr. Vasiliy is correct that you don't do the motions 735 00:38:09,470 --> 00:38:10,990 on top of each other. 736 00:38:10,990 --> 00:38:13,430 But I am interested in what you were going 737 00:38:13,430 --> 00:38:17,390 to move because it could impact how we discuss 738 00:38:17,390 --> 00:38:19,530 the motion that's on the table. 739 00:38:19,530 --> 00:38:22,470 OK thank you. 740 00:38:22,470 --> 00:38:28,150 So parliamentary procedure would have us vote on correct council 741 00:38:28,150 --> 00:38:30,590 members, seconded by Council Member 742 00:38:30,590 --> 00:38:34,250 Fletcher's motion to amend to extract one of the applicants. 743 00:38:34,250 --> 00:38:36,210 Would that be but no discussion. 744 00:38:36,210 --> 00:38:37,310 We can discuss that. 745 00:38:37,310 --> 00:38:39,390 Does anybody we can discuss an Amendment. 746 00:38:39,390 --> 00:38:42,010 We only would discuss the Amendment to change it. 747 00:38:42,010 --> 00:38:43,390 So it's a limited discussion. 748 00:38:43,390 --> 00:38:43,890 All right. 749 00:38:43,890 --> 00:38:47,470 750 00:38:47,470 --> 00:38:52,190 I'd like to know why you're proposing we change it. 751 00:38:52,190 --> 00:38:54,830 Do you want. 752 00:38:54,830 --> 00:38:57,150 So in the TIF. 753 00:38:57,150 --> 00:39:01,390 I've said before, when I look at each one of these TIF awards, 754 00:39:01,390 --> 00:39:03,550 I like to make sure that it benefits 755 00:39:03,550 --> 00:39:08,370 the citizens of Pekin and the business owner, 756 00:39:08,370 --> 00:39:10,430 but more so the citizens. 757 00:39:10,430 --> 00:39:15,510 And on the application that he turned in, he stated that 758 00:39:15,510 --> 00:39:18,510 he's going to remodel the floor area 759 00:39:18,510 --> 00:39:25,990 inside and that would bring in $100,000 more in donut sales. 760 00:39:25,990 --> 00:39:30,950 So I'm not sure that that's correct. 761 00:39:30,950 --> 00:39:33,750 I'd rather see the money spent on something 762 00:39:33,750 --> 00:39:35,777 else that would either draw. 763 00:39:35,777 --> 00:39:37,310 Now, if that would have been something like he 764 00:39:37,310 --> 00:39:39,190 wanted to put a drive-through in. 765 00:39:39,190 --> 00:39:41,290 Yeah, you would probably increase your sales. 766 00:39:41,290 --> 00:39:43,470 Or if you're going to put on an extra employee 767 00:39:43,470 --> 00:39:45,790 and put a van out in the morning and take donuts somewhere 768 00:39:45,790 --> 00:39:49,070 and drop them off, then that's different than remodeling 769 00:39:49,070 --> 00:39:50,830 your floor. 770 00:39:50,830 --> 00:39:53,430 That's where I'm at on that. 771 00:39:53,430 --> 00:39:57,910 I will give you mine also the application. 772 00:39:57,910 --> 00:40:01,670 Unless there is something wrong in the GIS system. 773 00:40:01,670 --> 00:40:05,830 The tax ID number doesn't match up to tato's. 774 00:40:05,830 --> 00:40:07,810 So there's a technical thing in there. 775 00:40:07,810 --> 00:40:11,670 I'd like to get clarified before we move forward with it. 776 00:40:11,670 --> 00:40:13,870 The tax ID number that's on there 777 00:40:13,870 --> 00:40:18,690 is the owner's personal residence versus the business. 778 00:40:18,690 --> 00:40:20,930 So I'd like to get that clarified. 779 00:40:20,930 --> 00:40:23,170 Number one, that's the Biggie. 780 00:40:23,170 --> 00:40:26,150 And I will say tato's was the only applicant 781 00:40:26,150 --> 00:40:30,230 that filled out the document 100% correctly. 782 00:40:30,230 --> 00:40:34,830 So just need to verify the information number one, 783 00:40:34,830 --> 00:40:39,830 and also to verify to make sure that the work 784 00:40:39,830 --> 00:40:41,630 hadn't already been completed. 785 00:40:41,630 --> 00:40:43,450 Now maybe it has, maybe it hasn't. 786 00:40:43,450 --> 00:40:44,930 But we need to verify that. 787 00:40:44,930 --> 00:40:47,610 So that's the reasoning for pulling it. 788 00:40:47,610 --> 00:40:50,540 It's not to say that they can't reapply, apply, 789 00:40:50,540 --> 00:40:54,420 but just to verify this information is correct. 790 00:40:54,420 --> 00:40:58,660 So, Dave, do you know if it was a clerical error here 791 00:40:58,660 --> 00:41:02,460 or if they actually put their home ID on it. 792 00:41:02,460 --> 00:41:04,260 I can help out with that one. 793 00:41:04,260 --> 00:41:04,800 Thank you. 794 00:41:04,800 --> 00:41:08,340 The address, and especially the quotes that are provided 795 00:41:08,340 --> 00:41:10,480 are the correct commercial address. 796 00:41:10,480 --> 00:41:14,040 The PIN number is the private or the individual's residence, 797 00:41:14,040 --> 00:41:14,840 as far as I can tell. 798 00:41:14,840 --> 00:41:18,620 Or at least it's a residential property. 799 00:41:18,620 --> 00:41:20,440 I couldn't tell you why they put it down. 800 00:41:20,440 --> 00:41:21,700 The address is correct, and certainly 801 00:41:21,700 --> 00:41:22,960 the actual tiff agreement. 802 00:41:22,960 --> 00:41:26,620 And just a reminder to all council if this is approved, 803 00:41:26,620 --> 00:41:27,880 nothing's technically approved. 804 00:41:27,880 --> 00:41:30,260 You're just telling us to go pay money to the lawyers 805 00:41:30,260 --> 00:41:31,760 to then draft the actual agreements, 806 00:41:31,760 --> 00:41:33,420 and you'll vote on them all separately. 807 00:41:33,420 --> 00:41:35,000 So when we brought you the full agreement, 808 00:41:35,000 --> 00:41:37,360 it would certainly be for the commercial property only. 809 00:41:37,360 --> 00:41:40,580 Yeah so I guess you consider that a typo on the applicant's 810 00:41:40,580 --> 00:41:41,820 part, if you like. 811 00:41:41,820 --> 00:41:44,580 OK well, I don't know if the work's been completed 812 00:41:44,580 --> 00:41:46,180 or not, but when they turn in receipts 813 00:41:46,180 --> 00:41:48,420 and they turn in their proof of payment 814 00:41:48,420 --> 00:41:51,280 if the work was done before they submitted this application, 815 00:41:51,280 --> 00:41:52,980 it would not be eligible for reimbursement 816 00:41:52,980 --> 00:41:54,340 under council's policy. 817 00:41:54,340 --> 00:42:03,040 Correct anyone else. 818 00:42:03,040 --> 00:42:06,740 819 00:42:06,740 --> 00:42:14,320 Did you get your questions answered to be honest, 820 00:42:14,320 --> 00:42:17,300 I'm not sure my question answered. 821 00:42:17,300 --> 00:42:20,380 I hear what you're saying. 822 00:42:20,380 --> 00:42:24,820 I think that at this point, it might 823 00:42:24,820 --> 00:42:29,360 be worth reserving on that one. 824 00:42:29,360 --> 00:42:31,300 And looking into some of the concerns 825 00:42:31,300 --> 00:42:34,180 that council member Fletcher has raised. 826 00:42:34,180 --> 00:42:36,480 OK anyone else. 827 00:42:36,480 --> 00:42:40,260 828 00:42:40,260 --> 00:42:47,040 So, counsel, take your vote on the Amendment of 8.1. 829 00:42:47,040 --> 00:42:51,540 Correct Mr. Vicelli the extraction of the applicant 830 00:42:51,540 --> 00:42:54,900 or striking of that applicant from the list 831 00:42:54,900 --> 00:42:56,960 of eligible applicants. 832 00:42:56,960 --> 00:42:59,200 OK counsel, take your vote. 833 00:42:59,200 --> 00:43:06,580 834 00:43:06,580 --> 00:43:07,940 Personally, I'd like to have. 835 00:43:07,940 --> 00:43:08,720 Since we voted. 836 00:43:08,720 --> 00:43:10,760 I would like to have a little more clarification, 837 00:43:10,760 --> 00:43:11,640 I understand. 838 00:43:11,640 --> 00:43:15,780 839 00:43:15,780 --> 00:43:23,040 Motion passes 6 minus 0 MS Horkheimer, 840 00:43:23,040 --> 00:43:25,500 I'm going to give you the floor. 841 00:43:25,500 --> 00:43:30,540 I Madam Mayor, I would like to amend resolution 842 00:43:30,540 --> 00:43:36,260 number 324 dash 2526. 843 00:43:36,260 --> 00:43:40,700 And pull Sangar steakhouse for a separate vote. 844 00:43:40,700 --> 00:43:43,500 Second Motion made by MS Horkheimer 845 00:43:43,500 --> 00:43:51,460 and second by Mr. Abel, would you like to state anything or. 846 00:43:51,460 --> 00:43:56,980 This building he's owned since 1985. 847 00:43:56,980 --> 00:44:01,740 And everything that he wants money for 848 00:44:01,740 --> 00:44:06,890 is basically upkeep and. 849 00:44:06,890 --> 00:44:09,580 850 00:44:09,580 --> 00:44:10,940 It's a lot of money. 851 00:44:10,940 --> 00:44:12,720 I know he's putting a lot of money in it. 852 00:44:12,720 --> 00:44:14,980 I'm glad that he's wanting to open 853 00:44:14,980 --> 00:44:19,660 this up as a new steakhouse. 854 00:44:19,660 --> 00:44:24,860 But I just I think that Mr. Sangar has gotten quite a bit 855 00:44:24,860 --> 00:44:28,540 of money from the city of Pekin, and I really am, 856 00:44:28,540 --> 00:44:33,300 really am very hesitant to give him any more. 857 00:44:33,300 --> 00:44:35,420 Just personal thoughts. 858 00:44:35,420 --> 00:44:36,320 Anyone else. 859 00:44:36,320 --> 00:44:48,140 860 00:44:48,140 --> 00:44:49,840 Yeah, I'm sitting here thinking. 861 00:44:49,840 --> 00:44:50,920 I know I am, too. 862 00:44:50,920 --> 00:44:54,620 863 00:44:54,620 --> 00:44:56,780 And I hear what you're saying. 864 00:44:56,780 --> 00:44:59,680 The amount of money that we spent for the right of way. 865 00:44:59,680 --> 00:45:00,400 The sign. 866 00:45:00,400 --> 00:45:00,920 Et cetera. 867 00:45:00,920 --> 00:45:01,820 Et cetera. 868 00:45:01,820 --> 00:45:04,280 We spent a lot of money on that piece of property. 869 00:45:04,280 --> 00:45:07,380 No doubt we did. 870 00:45:07,380 --> 00:45:09,940 That's a tough one. 871 00:45:09,940 --> 00:45:14,700 However, it's opening a business on court street that otherwise 872 00:45:14,700 --> 00:45:18,420 is probably going to would have sat vacant 873 00:45:18,420 --> 00:45:20,980 the amount of money he's putting into it 874 00:45:20,980 --> 00:45:24,860 and the requests he had on there. 875 00:45:24,860 --> 00:45:28,460 I struggle with that application side of it also. 876 00:45:28,460 --> 00:45:33,280 Yeah And I'll just be quite frank. 877 00:45:33,280 --> 00:45:36,340 I'm struggling with all these applications 878 00:45:36,340 --> 00:45:39,020 in this entire TIF thing. 879 00:45:39,020 --> 00:45:41,810 We have six different opportunities, ease. 880 00:45:41,810 --> 00:45:44,250 And I think two of the opportunities on here 881 00:45:44,250 --> 00:45:46,610 belong under a different category. 882 00:45:46,610 --> 00:45:50,450 But I didn't realize that until today after reading 883 00:45:50,450 --> 00:45:53,410 some more literature. 884 00:45:53,410 --> 00:45:56,630 So after I vote on this, are you wanting to pull the whole thing. 885 00:45:56,630 --> 00:46:01,170 I'm almost thinking to pull the whole thing for review 886 00:46:01,170 --> 00:46:05,250 for complete redo of the application. 887 00:46:05,250 --> 00:46:08,210 And I'll refer to that in a situation 888 00:46:08,210 --> 00:46:09,930 later on in the meeting. 889 00:46:09,930 --> 00:46:13,970 If we can't get the application, then I think they ought 890 00:46:13,970 --> 00:46:16,610 to be struck and not approved. 891 00:46:16,610 --> 00:46:20,930 We need to start being diligent on the application side of it. 892 00:46:20,930 --> 00:46:25,130 I also and Josh and I and councilman Fletcher 893 00:46:25,130 --> 00:46:28,210 have had a comment about the review process. 894 00:46:28,210 --> 00:46:30,730 We're kind of struggling with that too. 895 00:46:30,730 --> 00:46:33,130 So I'm thinking maybe this whole thing 896 00:46:33,130 --> 00:46:36,690 needs to be pulled and reviewed and brought 897 00:46:36,690 --> 00:46:38,530 back at a different time. 898 00:46:38,530 --> 00:46:42,130 I think TCRC ought to reapply on their application 899 00:46:42,130 --> 00:46:44,650 because the application is not correct. 900 00:46:44,650 --> 00:46:47,890 So I'm forgetting the numbers. 901 00:46:47,890 --> 00:46:50,270 I'm forgetting the applications filled out. 902 00:46:50,270 --> 00:46:55,850 I agree with you, council member Nutter 903 00:46:55,850 --> 00:46:57,650 and I would like to make an Amendment 904 00:46:57,650 --> 00:47:01,490 to pull the whole thing. 905 00:47:01,490 --> 00:47:08,930 Madam Mayor, I move that resolution number 324 2526 be 906 00:47:08,930 --> 00:47:11,090 held over until the next council meeting 907 00:47:11,090 --> 00:47:14,080 is the next council meeting going to be enough time. 908 00:47:14,080 --> 00:47:16,850 909 00:47:16,850 --> 00:47:19,830 It's not totally clear to me what the council wants to do. 910 00:47:19,830 --> 00:47:21,750 So I think I understand, Mr. Nutter, 911 00:47:21,750 --> 00:47:25,770 to say that he would like the program itself to be rerun 912 00:47:25,770 --> 00:47:28,270 to basically, for lack of better terms, 913 00:47:28,270 --> 00:47:30,610 throw out the applications and start over. 914 00:47:30,610 --> 00:47:31,710 Is that what I'm hearing. 915 00:47:31,710 --> 00:47:34,210 Because if that's the case, I think you should just reject 916 00:47:34,210 --> 00:47:36,690 this resolution altogether and we can start over 917 00:47:36,690 --> 00:47:38,810 rather than have it tabled. 918 00:47:38,810 --> 00:47:42,590 She wants it clarified as far as each application, 919 00:47:42,590 --> 00:47:45,370 she wants a more professionally done. 920 00:47:45,370 --> 00:47:47,690 Some of them just have lines drawn through the page 921 00:47:47,690 --> 00:47:49,820 or just filled, just. 922 00:47:49,820 --> 00:47:52,650 923 00:47:52,650 --> 00:47:57,170 Having had to fill out many applications in my life. 924 00:47:57,170 --> 00:47:59,490 It should look a little bit more professional 925 00:47:59,490 --> 00:48:06,970 if you're wanting to get large sums of money from the city. 926 00:48:06,970 --> 00:48:10,170 I have some yes Mr. we are going to rework 927 00:48:10,170 --> 00:48:11,550 this or look at it again. 928 00:48:11,550 --> 00:48:13,410 What I would like to see going forward 929 00:48:13,410 --> 00:48:19,210 is each request be voted on separately. 930 00:48:19,210 --> 00:48:20,370 I agree. 931 00:48:20,370 --> 00:48:22,210 OK OK. 932 00:48:22,210 --> 00:48:24,810 So this is a question for Mr. vicelli. 933 00:48:24,810 --> 00:48:26,590 So she's made two motions. 934 00:48:26,590 --> 00:48:30,570 Does she have to rescind the one motion to go for the true. 935 00:48:30,570 --> 00:48:32,230 It's an excellent question, Madam Chair. 936 00:48:32,230 --> 00:48:33,610 If I may address it. 937 00:48:33,610 --> 00:48:35,130 She does not. 938 00:48:35,130 --> 00:48:39,530 So in a specific reading of Robert's Rules of Order. 939 00:48:39,530 --> 00:48:42,170 The motion to table would supersede 940 00:48:42,170 --> 00:48:46,270 a motion of higher precedence than the motion to amend and. 941 00:48:46,270 --> 00:48:49,170 But interestingly enough, if this comes back 942 00:48:49,170 --> 00:48:52,210 off the motion to table, the motion to amend 943 00:48:52,210 --> 00:48:54,370 follows that as well. 944 00:48:54,370 --> 00:48:59,190 So no. 945 00:48:59,190 --> 00:49:00,530 You could just make the motion to table 946 00:49:00,530 --> 00:49:02,470 and that supersedes everything. 947 00:49:02,470 --> 00:49:06,630 And then we can move on to the next item is not debatable. 948 00:49:06,630 --> 00:49:10,690 The motion to table is not debatable. 949 00:49:10,690 --> 00:49:12,630 That doesn't correct. 950 00:49:12,630 --> 00:49:15,890 Council Phillips had a question. 951 00:49:15,890 --> 00:49:20,990 So what I've heard is there's a motion to table. 952 00:49:20,990 --> 00:49:25,930 And there was a suggestion that we just vote down the resolution 953 00:49:25,930 --> 00:49:28,930 as it stands at this time. 954 00:49:28,930 --> 00:49:32,790 That's correct Mr. ray is a very learned man and a wise man, 955 00:49:32,790 --> 00:49:34,730 but he is not a member of this council. 956 00:49:34,730 --> 00:49:37,660 So But I actually heard Mr. Nutter say that. 957 00:49:37,660 --> 00:49:40,460 Yeah Oh, well, yes, I said that. 958 00:49:40,460 --> 00:49:44,240 And then that's when council member hohimer made the tape. 959 00:49:44,240 --> 00:49:45,220 I believe the word. 960 00:49:45,220 --> 00:49:45,940 What did we say. 961 00:49:45,940 --> 00:49:48,040 Table or. 962 00:49:48,040 --> 00:49:51,280 Yeah or table it to whatever meeting Josh 963 00:49:51,280 --> 00:49:56,200 feels that getting enough time for if it's tabled. 964 00:49:56,200 --> 00:49:59,000 Joshua, would you like to give us a timeline. 965 00:49:59,000 --> 00:50:00,810 Should it be the second meeting in August. 966 00:50:00,810 --> 00:50:03,440 967 00:50:03,440 --> 00:50:05,960 What do we got. 968 00:50:05,960 --> 00:50:07,667 Yeah, I would appreciate that actually, 969 00:50:07,667 --> 00:50:09,400 if you would just like to table it and bring it back 970 00:50:09,400 --> 00:50:11,060 with complete applications. 971 00:50:11,060 --> 00:50:13,960 OK I'm looking up the date right now of our second meeting 972 00:50:13,960 --> 00:50:14,490 in August. 973 00:50:14,490 --> 00:50:18,520 974 00:50:18,520 --> 00:50:19,460 That is correct. 975 00:50:19,460 --> 00:50:21,060 It is the 25th. 976 00:50:21,060 --> 00:50:23,760 977 00:50:23,760 --> 00:50:27,440 Oh it's my birthday. 978 00:50:27,440 --> 00:50:28,120 What? 979 00:50:28,120 --> 00:50:29,220 I mean, that meeting. 980 00:50:29,220 --> 00:50:31,600 But that's how I knew it. 981 00:50:31,600 --> 00:50:34,240 Madam Mayor, but if we do that, are we really changing 982 00:50:34,240 --> 00:50:37,060 the process to look at each one of them individually, 983 00:50:37,060 --> 00:50:40,720 or he's just going to table it and bring the same thing back. 984 00:50:40,720 --> 00:50:44,080 In two meetings, I'd like to look at you'd like to have 985 00:50:44,080 --> 00:50:45,420 what councilman Nutter said. 986 00:50:45,420 --> 00:50:47,120 I'd like to have it looked at, maybe even 987 00:50:47,120 --> 00:50:50,160 overhaul the way that we do it. 988 00:50:50,160 --> 00:50:54,100 So I would give Josh the freedom to make that decision. 989 00:50:54,100 --> 00:50:55,360 I would agree he could put something 990 00:50:55,360 --> 00:50:58,860 back on an agenda later. 991 00:50:58,860 --> 00:51:01,740 I would agree, and I think maybe this gives them a little time. 992 00:51:01,740 --> 00:51:04,280 Yes Mr. I apologize, Madam Mayor. 993 00:51:04,280 --> 00:51:08,080 This is my fault. I am not a wiser, learned man. 994 00:51:08,080 --> 00:51:10,440 We do need a second for that motion. 995 00:51:10,440 --> 00:51:12,240 Council member hohimer did council 996 00:51:12,240 --> 00:51:14,100 member able make a second. 997 00:51:14,100 --> 00:51:16,340 OK, so there is a second, I apologize. 998 00:51:16,340 --> 00:51:17,400 No worries. 999 00:51:17,400 --> 00:51:19,260 All right, so there's an Amendment. 1000 00:51:19,260 --> 00:51:22,600 We make sure we get that in writing and in the minutes 1001 00:51:22,600 --> 00:51:24,620 please we vote on the minutes. 1002 00:51:24,620 --> 00:51:26,660 Next time I will make sure I'm here. 1003 00:51:26,660 --> 00:51:27,660 That meeting OK. 1004 00:51:27,660 --> 00:51:28,360 Thank you. 1005 00:51:28,360 --> 00:51:30,240 I just want to make sure. 1006 00:51:30,240 --> 00:51:32,480 Councilman Fletcher, are you asking. 1007 00:51:32,480 --> 00:51:35,040 Like, in this case, you'd have six agenda items up so 1008 00:51:35,040 --> 00:51:36,660 you could talk about them individually. 1009 00:51:36,660 --> 00:51:38,840 I would like Josh to look at the program 1010 00:51:38,840 --> 00:51:44,640 and see if it's possible for us to vote on each item separately. 1011 00:51:44,640 --> 00:51:46,380 OK thank you. 1012 00:51:46,380 --> 00:51:49,080 1013 00:51:49,080 --> 00:51:53,280 So on the floor we have an Amendment to table. 1014 00:51:53,280 --> 00:51:55,060 Oh it's not called Amendment. 1015 00:51:55,060 --> 00:51:57,740 Yeah we just have the motion to motion to table. 1016 00:51:57,740 --> 00:52:04,080 OK a motion to table 8.1 till August 25 1017 00:52:04,080 --> 00:52:07,960 meeting in that Mr. Fletcher would 1018 00:52:07,960 --> 00:52:11,000 like to see that each hour individually brought 1019 00:52:11,000 --> 00:52:13,350 to us so we can discuss. 1020 00:52:13,350 --> 00:52:25,760 1021 00:52:25,760 --> 00:52:27,760 All right. 1022 00:52:27,760 --> 00:52:30,520 Is everybody good with that. 1023 00:52:30,520 --> 00:52:31,980 Counsel take your vote, please. 1024 00:52:31,980 --> 00:52:44,680 1025 00:52:44,680 --> 00:52:47,960 Motion to table 6 minus 0 with clarification 1026 00:52:47,960 --> 00:52:51,840 on the applicant's. 1027 00:52:51,840 --> 00:52:56,760 Chair will now entertain a motion for 8.2, please. 1028 00:52:56,760 --> 00:52:58,880 Madam Mayor. 1029 00:52:58,880 --> 00:53:06,000 Madam Mayor, I move that resolution number 3252525 1030 00:53:06,000 --> 00:53:09,520 approving the city of Pekin community development block 1031 00:53:09,520 --> 00:53:15,040 grant 2025 through 2029 consolidated plan and 2025 1032 00:53:15,040 --> 00:53:17,840 annual action plan be adopted. 1033 00:53:17,840 --> 00:53:21,080 Second Motion made by Mr. Fletcher 1034 00:53:21,080 --> 00:53:25,880 and second by MS hohimer Mr. Darcy. 1035 00:53:25,880 --> 00:53:26,380 Thank you. 1036 00:53:26,380 --> 00:53:29,270 Mayor this resolution would approve the city's community 1037 00:53:29,270 --> 00:53:33,270 development block grant 2025 2029 consolidated plan 1038 00:53:33,270 --> 00:53:36,030 and 2025 annual action plan. 1039 00:53:36,030 --> 00:53:38,630 These documents are required by the US Department of Housing 1040 00:53:38,630 --> 00:53:41,190 and urban Development in order for the city 1041 00:53:41,190 --> 00:53:44,590 to receive entitlement funds for the CDBG program. 1042 00:53:44,590 --> 00:53:46,990 This document outlines the funding priorities 1043 00:53:46,990 --> 00:53:50,270 for the coming five years and their respective allocations 1044 00:53:50,270 --> 00:53:53,670 based on anticipated activities for the individual program 1045 00:53:53,670 --> 00:53:54,750 years. 1046 00:53:54,750 --> 00:53:58,030 In summary, there is a total of 2.4 million planned to be 1047 00:53:58,030 --> 00:54:00,610 available over the next five years, 1048 00:54:00,610 --> 00:54:06,350 including 685,000 to be allocated for program year 2025. 1049 00:54:06,350 --> 00:54:09,230 The projects planned include continuation of the police 1050 00:54:09,230 --> 00:54:13,390 department social worker program, capped at 15% per HUD 1051 00:54:13,390 --> 00:54:14,830 regulations. 1052 00:54:14,830 --> 00:54:16,730 Sidewalk rehabilitation. 1053 00:54:16,730 --> 00:54:20,870 Partial purchase of a new fire apparatus for station three. 1054 00:54:20,870 --> 00:54:23,590 Demolition of dilapidated residential structures 1055 00:54:23,590 --> 00:54:27,670 and administration of the program, capped at 20% per HUD. 1056 00:54:27,670 --> 00:54:30,410 Staff is recommending the approval of this resolution, 1057 00:54:30,410 --> 00:54:33,990 authorizing the plans to be submitted to HUD for the review 1058 00:54:33,990 --> 00:54:36,550 and approval, and Josh ray would be available 1059 00:54:36,550 --> 00:54:39,670 if there's any questions. 1060 00:54:39,670 --> 00:54:41,570 Any questions to Mr. Ray. 1061 00:54:41,570 --> 00:54:46,590 1062 00:54:46,590 --> 00:54:48,090 Council, take your vote, please. 1063 00:54:48,090 --> 00:54:54,630 1064 00:54:54,630 --> 00:54:56,120 Motion passes 6 minus 0. 1065 00:54:56,120 --> 00:55:00,550 1066 00:55:00,550 --> 00:55:05,150 Chair will now entertain a motion for 8.3, please. 1067 00:55:05,150 --> 00:55:11,250 Madam Mayor, move resolution number 326 dash 2526, 1068 00:55:11,250 --> 00:55:14,310 approving contract with Joe's towing for the transport 1069 00:55:14,310 --> 00:55:17,390 of two fire apparatus to fire trucks 1070 00:55:17,390 --> 00:55:19,470 unlimited for refurbishment. 1071 00:55:19,470 --> 00:55:23,830 Second Motion made by Mr. Fletcher and second 1072 00:55:23,830 --> 00:55:27,770 by Mr. Abel Mr. Darcy, once again, thank you. 1073 00:55:27,770 --> 00:55:30,310 Mayor the fire department is seeking approval to enter 1074 00:55:30,310 --> 00:55:35,110 into an agreement with Joe's towing in the amount of $26,399 1075 00:55:35,110 --> 00:55:37,950 for the transport of Fire Apparatus 1076 00:55:37,950 --> 00:55:42,390 to and from fire trucks unlimited in Las Vegas, Nevada. 1077 00:55:42,390 --> 00:55:45,550 Engine two will be taken to fire trucks unlimited to begin 1078 00:55:45,550 --> 00:55:47,990 refurbishment, and tower 4 will be 1079 00:55:47,990 --> 00:55:50,110 brought back fully refurbished. 1080 00:55:50,110 --> 00:55:52,310 This expense was considered and budgeted 1081 00:55:52,310 --> 00:55:56,630 in the total anticipated project cost of these two apparatuses. 1082 00:55:56,630 --> 00:55:59,150 The expense will come from the same capital line item 1083 00:55:59,150 --> 00:56:01,510 as the payments for the refurbishment. 1084 00:56:01,510 --> 00:56:04,430 Joe's towing is a local company that was the only company that 1085 00:56:04,430 --> 00:56:06,670 had the equipment and capacity to take tower 1086 00:56:06,670 --> 00:56:09,390 for two fire trucks unlimited. 1087 00:56:09,390 --> 00:56:12,450 Previously, when tower 4 was transported to Las Vegas, 1088 00:56:12,450 --> 00:56:14,670 attempts were made with two other shipping companies 1089 00:56:14,670 --> 00:56:17,830 selected by a national broker, which revealed that very 1090 00:56:17,830 --> 00:56:19,870 few shipping providers have the capability 1091 00:56:19,870 --> 00:56:23,870 to transport a 100 foot platform aerial fire truck. 1092 00:56:23,870 --> 00:56:26,310 Staff is recommending approval and chief 1093 00:56:26,310 --> 00:56:28,770 Reese is available if any further questions. 1094 00:56:28,770 --> 00:56:31,710 1095 00:56:31,710 --> 00:56:36,650 Any questions Mr. so what's your anticipated date. 1096 00:56:36,650 --> 00:56:38,990 Do you have a ballpark figure on the date 1097 00:56:38,990 --> 00:56:42,100 that we're going to make the move. 1098 00:56:42,100 --> 00:56:47,910 1099 00:56:47,910 --> 00:56:50,550 We are actually heading out there 1100 00:56:50,550 --> 00:56:53,110 next week to do a final on the truck, 1101 00:56:53,110 --> 00:56:54,690 and it'll be based on that. 1102 00:56:54,690 --> 00:56:59,090 If there's anything that was missed or whatever, 1103 00:56:59,090 --> 00:57:01,870 they'll have to redo or fix items 1104 00:57:01,870 --> 00:57:04,230 that were in the refurbishment. 1105 00:57:04,230 --> 00:57:08,950 So I don't anticipate there being very many 1106 00:57:08,950 --> 00:57:12,590 fixes or changes at that point. 1107 00:57:12,590 --> 00:57:16,990 September is, to answer your question a little more directly. 1108 00:57:16,990 --> 00:57:18,570 September, September. 1109 00:57:18,570 --> 00:57:19,650 OK thank you. 1110 00:57:19,650 --> 00:57:21,510 Yep thank you. 1111 00:57:21,510 --> 00:57:24,910 Anyone else. 1112 00:57:24,910 --> 00:57:25,570 Seeing none. 1113 00:57:25,570 --> 00:57:26,890 Council, take your vote, please. 1114 00:57:26,890 --> 00:57:35,070 1115 00:57:35,070 --> 00:57:36,560 Motion passes 6 minus 0. 1116 00:57:36,560 --> 00:57:42,830 1117 00:57:42,830 --> 00:57:46,030 Chair will now entertain a motion for 8.4, please. 1118 00:57:46,030 --> 00:57:47,510 Thank you, Madam Mayor. 1119 00:57:47,510 --> 00:57:53,150 I move the resolution number 327 dash 25 de 26. 1120 00:57:53,150 --> 00:57:56,070 Awarding bid for contract for demolition 1121 00:57:56,070 --> 00:57:59,550 of residential structures at 203 Hargett 1122 00:57:59,550 --> 00:58:04,130 street with Littleton storm and timber Services incorporated. 1123 00:58:04,130 --> 00:58:05,130 Be approved. 1124 00:58:05,130 --> 00:58:08,830 Second Motion made by Mr. Nutter and second 1125 00:58:08,830 --> 00:58:12,590 by MS hohimer Mr. Darcy. 1126 00:58:12,590 --> 00:58:13,590 Thank you mayor. 1127 00:58:13,590 --> 00:58:16,450 And just on the next two their demolition as well. 1128 00:58:16,450 --> 00:58:18,350 I don't know if you want to combine those 2 1129 00:58:18,350 --> 00:58:22,680 and do if make a motion to make those two. 1130 00:58:22,680 --> 00:58:23,980 Is that omnibus? 1131 00:58:23,980 --> 00:58:26,460 Is that considered an omnibus motion. 1132 00:58:26,460 --> 00:58:27,740 So under Robert's Rules, it's not 1133 00:58:27,740 --> 00:58:30,340 a consent agenda under the Illinois Municipal code, 1134 00:58:30,340 --> 00:58:31,280 but it is. 1135 00:58:31,280 --> 00:58:32,320 It could be combined. 1136 00:58:32,320 --> 00:58:35,100 They could be combined under parliamentary procedure if you 1137 00:58:35,100 --> 00:58:40,420 wanted to Mr. Nutter, so I move that we do an omnibus vote 1138 00:58:40,420 --> 00:58:47,560 on 8.4, 8.5 and 8.68.5 is resolution number 3, 1139 00:58:47,560 --> 00:58:52,780 2825 26 awarding bid for contract for demolition 1140 00:58:52,780 --> 00:58:55,700 of residential structures at 1,400 Knapp 1141 00:58:55,700 --> 00:58:58,700 street with again Littleton storm and timber 1142 00:58:58,700 --> 00:59:00,780 Services incorporated. 1143 00:59:00,780 --> 00:59:07,900 And finally 8.6 resolution number three 2925 26 awarding 1144 00:59:07,900 --> 00:59:11,540 bid for contract for demolition of residential structures 1145 00:59:11,540 --> 00:59:16,580 at 12:07 South Third Street with Littleton storm and timber 1146 00:59:16,580 --> 00:59:18,740 Services incorporated. 1147 00:59:18,740 --> 00:59:26,720 So we had MS hochheimer first, did the first one, 1148 00:59:26,720 --> 00:59:28,660 then as an omnibus. 1149 00:59:28,660 --> 00:59:30,720 Omnibus we had Mr. Abel. 1150 00:59:30,720 --> 00:59:35,280 Is that correct or MS hochheimer, 1151 00:59:35,280 --> 00:59:36,740 do you withdraw your motion. 1152 00:59:36,740 --> 00:59:37,980 I withdraw my motion. 1153 00:59:37,980 --> 00:59:40,120 Any objection to miss Horkheimer withdrawing her motion. 1154 00:59:40,120 --> 00:59:41,560 Chair perfect. 1155 00:59:41,560 --> 00:59:42,580 Council members. 1156 00:59:42,580 --> 00:59:44,440 There's no objection as I see it, Madam Chair. 1157 00:59:44,440 --> 00:59:47,780 As such, Madam hochheimer has been permitted 1158 00:59:47,780 --> 00:59:51,300 to withdraw her motion. 1159 00:59:51,300 --> 00:59:54,740 Council member Nutter, on a proper motion recognized 1160 00:59:54,740 --> 00:59:57,460 by the chair, allowed for a superseding motion 1161 00:59:57,460 --> 00:59:58,960 to consolidate these three items. 1162 00:59:58,960 --> 00:59:59,860 We can proceed. 1163 00:59:59,860 --> 01:00:02,300 Second, by Mr. Abel. 1164 01:00:02,300 --> 01:00:04,600 Any discussion. 1165 01:00:04,600 --> 01:00:07,860 1166 01:00:07,860 --> 01:00:09,020 No I'm sorry. 1167 01:00:09,020 --> 01:00:12,260 I was preparing to vote. 1168 01:00:12,260 --> 01:00:17,380 I want to thank Chief Reese for explaining a lot of information 1169 01:00:17,380 --> 01:00:19,740 on these particular bids. 1170 01:00:19,740 --> 01:00:21,080 Chief or Chief. 1171 01:00:21,080 --> 01:00:21,580 Rainy? 1172 01:00:21,580 --> 01:00:23,340 I know Chief Reese doesn't. 1173 01:00:23,340 --> 01:00:25,160 Yeah, I'll leave it with Chief. 1174 01:00:25,160 --> 01:00:27,940 I get you guys mixed up, it's. 1175 01:00:27,940 --> 01:00:31,100 Anyway, thank you very much for the explanations, 1176 01:00:31,100 --> 01:00:35,360 especially when it comes to the CDBG aspect of it. 1177 01:00:35,360 --> 01:00:38,040 So we've had a good discussion. 1178 01:00:38,040 --> 01:00:42,260 I appreciate it and definitely support this. 1179 01:00:42,260 --> 01:00:44,640 There's a lot of positives that come out of this. 1180 01:00:44,640 --> 01:00:47,900 Absolutely anyone else. 1181 01:00:47,900 --> 01:00:50,880 Mayor just to throw in just so it's on the record, 1182 01:00:50,880 --> 01:00:56,220 I know I believe chief rainy put out a email to council 1183 01:00:56,220 --> 01:01:00,560 that outlined Littleton storm. 1184 01:01:00,560 --> 01:01:02,400 I know there were some questions there. 1185 01:01:02,400 --> 01:01:07,520 Not necessarily local, but they're kind of new to the area. 1186 01:01:07,520 --> 01:01:09,940 But chief rainy did do a background 1187 01:01:09,940 --> 01:01:11,600 and follow up on that. 1188 01:01:11,600 --> 01:01:15,500 And they received from many municipalities 1189 01:01:15,500 --> 01:01:18,000 very positive feedback to the service. 1190 01:01:18,000 --> 01:01:21,440 They provide very good and their capabilities very good. 1191 01:01:21,440 --> 01:01:22,960 Thank you for doing your due diligence. 1192 01:01:22,960 --> 01:01:25,820 We appreciate that, Chief. 1193 01:01:25,820 --> 01:01:29,880 OK seeing none other counsel. 1194 01:01:29,880 --> 01:01:44,670 Take your vote, please Yes Motion passes 6 minus 0. 1195 01:01:44,670 --> 01:01:47,860 1196 01:01:47,860 --> 01:01:51,080 We have now come down to 8.7. 1197 01:01:51,080 --> 01:01:52,280 Chair would entertain a motion. 1198 01:01:52,280 --> 01:01:56,900 Please, Madam Mayor, I move that we adopt resolution number 1199 01:01:56,900 --> 01:02:04,900 330-25 26, authorizing the purchase of a 3/4 ton pickup 1200 01:02:04,900 --> 01:02:07,380 for the street department. 1201 01:02:07,380 --> 01:02:09,980 Second Motion made by MS Phillips 1202 01:02:09,980 --> 01:02:15,890 and second by MS hochheimer Mr. Darcy. 1203 01:02:15,890 --> 01:02:16,390 Thank you. 1204 01:02:16,390 --> 01:02:18,730 Mayor before council is a resolution 1205 01:02:18,730 --> 01:02:21,990 to approve the purchase of a new 2024 Ford f-250. 1206 01:02:21,990 --> 01:02:23,930 This purchase will replace a 3/4 ton 1207 01:02:23,930 --> 01:02:27,490 pickup that was damaged beyond repair in an accident last year. 1208 01:02:27,490 --> 01:02:29,690 While the street department was conducting road maintenance 1209 01:02:29,690 --> 01:02:32,610 on Veterans drive, this purchase is included in the fiscal year 1210 01:02:32,610 --> 01:02:35,690 26 budget, and costs will be split between the street 1211 01:02:35,690 --> 01:02:38,250 department and the sewer fund based on average time spent 1212 01:02:38,250 --> 01:02:43,730 on sewer related projects, 63% is into the streets and 37% 1213 01:02:43,730 --> 01:02:46,110 into the sewer for quotes. 1214 01:02:46,110 --> 01:02:47,770 Quotes were obtained in accordance 1215 01:02:47,770 --> 01:02:53,130 with retail purchase section 3.3.2 of the city's procurement 1216 01:02:53,130 --> 01:02:54,170 policy. 1217 01:02:54,170 --> 01:02:56,550 There are chat attached as exhibits B, 1218 01:02:56,550 --> 01:02:59,230 C and D. Staff is recommending approval. 1219 01:02:59,230 --> 01:03:01,530 And to answer some of the questions that were brought up. 1220 01:03:01,530 --> 01:03:02,030 Thank you. 1221 01:03:02,030 --> 01:03:05,410 By Mr. Johnson of the short answer is yes. 1222 01:03:05,410 --> 01:03:06,590 Insurance money. 1223 01:03:06,590 --> 01:03:10,930 Yeah to the tune of just over $18,000 was received 1224 01:03:10,930 --> 01:03:12,830 12,001 30 on the truck. 1225 01:03:12,830 --> 01:03:14,350 5,500 on the site. 1226 01:03:14,350 --> 01:03:18,530 1212 just over 12,000 on the truck, and the remainder 1227 01:03:18,530 --> 01:03:21,210 of it was on the signage. 1228 01:03:21,210 --> 01:03:22,730 The sign, I believe. 1229 01:03:22,730 --> 01:03:24,490 Simon, you could correct me. 1230 01:03:24,490 --> 01:03:26,730 That has been replaced already. 1231 01:03:26,730 --> 01:03:28,510 Correct the sign board has already been. 1232 01:03:28,510 --> 01:03:29,530 Thank you. 1233 01:03:29,530 --> 01:03:31,370 The vehicle was outstanding, and I know 1234 01:03:31,370 --> 01:03:33,870 some questions about whether. 1235 01:03:33,870 --> 01:03:35,110 Why not a half ton. 1236 01:03:35,110 --> 01:03:38,870 We had this discussion back during the budget process, 1237 01:03:38,870 --> 01:03:41,170 and simply because some of the trailers and equipment that get 1238 01:03:41,170 --> 01:03:44,090 pulled on those trailers and the weight of that 1239 01:03:44,090 --> 01:03:47,150 requires a heavier vehicle. 1240 01:03:47,150 --> 01:03:50,310 The 3/4 ton is also used in some other things. 1241 01:03:50,310 --> 01:03:52,270 So that's where we're at with that. 1242 01:03:52,270 --> 01:03:54,590 But yes, there were police reports. 1243 01:03:54,590 --> 01:03:57,690 Yes, everything was submitted to insurance. 1244 01:03:57,690 --> 01:04:00,090 I just think it was some time ago. 1245 01:04:00,090 --> 01:04:03,670 We know that insurance sometimes takes a while to do that. 1246 01:04:03,670 --> 01:04:05,610 That was all discussed back when we were doing 1247 01:04:05,610 --> 01:04:10,330 the budget process, and it was all public information 1248 01:04:10,330 --> 01:04:10,910 at that time. 1249 01:04:10,910 --> 01:04:13,270 I just think over time, we tend to forget. 1250 01:04:13,270 --> 01:04:15,790 So I appreciate it was discussed and it was out there. 1251 01:04:15,790 --> 01:04:16,550 Thank you so much. 1252 01:04:16,550 --> 01:04:19,450 We do appreciate that. 1253 01:04:19,450 --> 01:04:25,410 Any discussion Mr. Fletcher. 1254 01:04:25,410 --> 01:04:30,690 So do we ever consider buying a used vehicle so 1255 01:04:30,690 --> 01:04:34,510 we anybody who ever wants to. 1256 01:04:34,510 --> 01:04:38,650 Yeah I believe we're actually looking for another purchase 1257 01:04:38,650 --> 01:04:41,290 to specifically look at a used vehicle. 1258 01:04:41,290 --> 01:04:42,990 It becomes a little more complicated. 1259 01:04:42,990 --> 01:04:45,730 Just you want to make sure it's going to provide 1260 01:04:45,730 --> 01:04:47,850 value for the duration. 1261 01:04:47,850 --> 01:04:49,590 Yeah I did that for 33 years. 1262 01:04:49,590 --> 01:04:50,990 That's what I did for a living. 1263 01:04:50,990 --> 01:04:53,210 So I just wanted to make sure that the citizens 1264 01:04:53,210 --> 01:04:57,030 were getting I mean, to me, you're going to beat it up. 1265 01:04:57,030 --> 01:04:59,550 It's what we're going to use it. 1266 01:04:59,550 --> 01:05:00,850 It's going to get beat up. 1267 01:05:00,850 --> 01:05:03,550 We don't need a new one to beat up if you can find a used one. 1268 01:05:03,550 --> 01:05:06,550 I just would like that to be done. 1269 01:05:06,550 --> 01:05:10,250 Checked before we bought anything new if possible. 1270 01:05:10,250 --> 01:05:16,310 And then also, I know I'm new to this and you're new to this, 1271 01:05:16,310 --> 01:05:22,470 but I want to give a shout out to Trent and Seth. 1272 01:05:22,470 --> 01:05:25,930 When they have something coming up, they'll reach out 1273 01:05:25,930 --> 01:05:27,870 or they have reached out and said, 1274 01:05:27,870 --> 01:05:30,090 this is why I'm bringing this forward. 1275 01:05:30,090 --> 01:05:32,530 So in the future, if you have something, if you 1276 01:05:32,530 --> 01:05:34,350 could reach out, let me know. 1277 01:05:34,350 --> 01:05:37,030 I'd like to come talk to you or whatever. 1278 01:05:37,030 --> 01:05:37,790 Yeah, absolutely. 1279 01:05:37,790 --> 01:05:40,370 So in. 1280 01:05:40,370 --> 01:05:41,330 That's all I have on that. 1281 01:05:41,330 --> 01:05:41,830 Thank you. 1282 01:05:41,830 --> 01:05:43,650 Thank you, Mr. Abel. 1283 01:05:43,650 --> 01:05:46,410 Simon, I'm really glad to see dealers 1284 01:05:46,410 --> 01:05:47,850 getting a shot at bidding, because we 1285 01:05:47,850 --> 01:05:48,950 hear this all the time. 1286 01:05:48,950 --> 01:05:51,230 I've for years, the public wonders. 1287 01:05:51,230 --> 01:05:53,430 Why do you go out and don't let the dealers bid. 1288 01:05:53,430 --> 01:05:56,530 But they don't understand the state bid and all that anyway. 1289 01:05:56,530 --> 01:05:57,810 I was always under the impression 1290 01:05:57,810 --> 01:05:59,570 enterprise would be cheaper. 1291 01:05:59,570 --> 01:06:01,010 Was it not. 1292 01:06:01,010 --> 01:06:03,890 Is that because the contract you just can't take one 1293 01:06:03,890 --> 01:06:06,850 of at any given time in a year. 1294 01:06:06,850 --> 01:06:10,050 We had not looked at the enterprise, the leasing option 1295 01:06:10,050 --> 01:06:14,410 for and for this vehicle, for the trucks 1296 01:06:14,410 --> 01:06:15,630 in the street department. 1297 01:06:15,630 --> 01:06:17,450 We generally tried to stay away from at least 1298 01:06:17,450 --> 01:06:19,690 vehicle because of the conditions 1299 01:06:19,690 --> 01:06:21,370 that we operating under. 1300 01:06:21,370 --> 01:06:25,650 We will put them in a little bit more of a rough type situation. 1301 01:06:25,650 --> 01:06:26,970 No, locally, even some of the dealers 1302 01:06:26,970 --> 01:06:30,650 would tell you we can't compete with whatever state bids 1303 01:06:30,650 --> 01:06:31,270 or whatever. 1304 01:06:31,270 --> 01:06:33,670 True OK, I just wondered thank you, thank you. 1305 01:06:33,670 --> 01:06:36,290 Just one other thing I'll throw in. 1306 01:06:36,290 --> 01:06:38,550 I know MS Ritchie, she mentioned earlier, 1307 01:06:38,550 --> 01:06:41,830 she just bought a new car and where she bought it from, 1308 01:06:41,830 --> 01:06:45,370 and they recently reached out and 1309 01:06:45,370 --> 01:06:47,030 we're looking for opportunity. 1310 01:06:47,030 --> 01:06:49,950 And I called them and said, hey, here's an opportunity. 1311 01:06:49,950 --> 01:06:51,350 And they actually came through. 1312 01:06:51,350 --> 01:06:55,170 So I believe that's who this would be awarded to. 1313 01:06:55,170 --> 01:06:59,110 And I actually stopped that there and welcomed them as well. 1314 01:06:59,110 --> 01:07:01,610 So thank you. 1315 01:07:01,610 --> 01:07:03,130 No worries. 1316 01:07:03,130 --> 01:07:04,400 All right. 1317 01:07:04,400 --> 01:07:05,700 Seeing none. 1318 01:07:05,700 --> 01:07:07,100 Council, take your vote, please. 1319 01:07:07,100 --> 01:07:17,920 1320 01:07:17,920 --> 01:07:24,100 Motion passes 5 0, with one abstaining. 1321 01:07:24,100 --> 01:07:29,440 1322 01:07:29,440 --> 01:07:31,640 We have now come down to any other business 1323 01:07:31,640 --> 01:07:34,520 to come before the council Mr. Darcy, do you 1324 01:07:34,520 --> 01:07:38,720 and your staff have something you would like to say to us. 1325 01:07:38,720 --> 01:07:41,440 I have just a reminder that staff 1326 01:07:41,440 --> 01:07:44,160 will be participating in the strategic planning session 1327 01:07:44,160 --> 01:07:47,960 for our staff on August 5. 1328 01:07:47,960 --> 01:07:50,040 August 9. 1329 01:07:50,040 --> 01:07:54,000 Roger Brotherton is going to be having a planned car show down 1330 01:07:54,000 --> 01:07:56,620 by Franklin School off of Front Street 1331 01:07:56,620 --> 01:07:59,160 I think that's called yabba dabba doo. 1332 01:07:59,160 --> 01:08:00,680 Yeah, yeah, I believe so. 1333 01:08:00,680 --> 01:08:03,520 It is from talking to him, he's very excited about it 1334 01:08:03,520 --> 01:08:05,140 and he's got a lot of great ideas. 1335 01:08:05,140 --> 01:08:08,600 So it'll be interesting to see how this comes out 1336 01:08:08,600 --> 01:08:10,800 and what the turnout is going to be. 1337 01:08:10,800 --> 01:08:12,400 August 14. 1338 01:08:12,400 --> 01:08:14,520 Just a reminder to council there's a business 1339 01:08:14,520 --> 01:08:19,279 after hours at 821 Brinkman. 1340 01:08:19,279 --> 01:08:22,680 If you get opportunity to attend that and a reminder 1341 01:08:22,680 --> 01:08:26,479 to council on the public August 16. 1342 01:08:26,479 --> 01:08:28,200 So I don't get finger pointed at me 1343 01:08:28,200 --> 01:08:31,200 that we're keeping this quiet. 1344 01:08:31,200 --> 01:08:33,479 Council strategic planning session 1345 01:08:33,479 --> 01:08:36,800 will be taking place on August 16. 1346 01:08:36,800 --> 01:08:43,120 That is a Saturday, and it begins at 9:00 AM right here. 1347 01:08:43,120 --> 01:08:46,489 And I think Josh ray has some information about CDBG. 1348 01:08:46,489 --> 01:08:49,160 1349 01:08:49,160 --> 01:08:52,319 I'll post it as well I believe it's 1350 01:08:52,319 --> 01:08:53,960 well, Mr. Darcy, I appreciate you 1351 01:08:53,960 --> 01:08:55,540 bringing all those things up. 1352 01:08:55,540 --> 01:08:59,800 It gives us reminders, but it also tells the public of things 1353 01:08:59,800 --> 01:09:04,580 that the council is trying to stay engaged with the city. 1354 01:09:04,580 --> 01:09:06,060 Everything that every. 1355 01:09:06,060 --> 01:09:07,660 I try to make all of it. 1356 01:09:07,660 --> 01:09:10,240 I don't always make all of them, but I try. 1357 01:09:10,240 --> 01:09:13,380 And when I don't I'll usually talk to some of the Council. 1358 01:09:13,380 --> 01:09:14,279 Are you going. 1359 01:09:14,279 --> 01:09:15,300 Can you show up. 1360 01:09:15,300 --> 01:09:16,899 It looks good for the city to be there. 1361 01:09:16,899 --> 01:09:18,500 Really, really does. 1362 01:09:18,500 --> 01:09:21,640 It shows that we are engaged and it is 1363 01:09:21,640 --> 01:09:22,960 here at the Council chambers. 1364 01:09:22,960 --> 01:09:23,460 Oh it is. 1365 01:09:23,460 --> 01:09:24,340 All right. 1366 01:09:24,340 --> 01:09:25,180 And I tell you what. 1367 01:09:25,180 --> 01:09:27,960 I learned something from the other day 1368 01:09:27,960 --> 01:09:30,939 that there's all kinds of personalities. 1369 01:09:30,939 --> 01:09:32,899 And that's what makes the world go round. 1370 01:09:32,899 --> 01:09:35,380 And I love working together. 1371 01:09:35,380 --> 01:09:38,040 So thank you, Mr. ray. 1372 01:09:38,040 --> 01:09:38,540 Thank you. 1373 01:09:38,540 --> 01:09:41,740 Mayor I have a CDBG notice that I need to read to you all, 1374 01:09:41,740 --> 01:09:42,700 so I apologize. 1375 01:09:42,700 --> 01:09:44,560 No worries. 1376 01:09:44,560 --> 01:09:46,319 Notice is hereby given that the city of Pekin 1377 01:09:46,319 --> 01:09:48,120 will be conducting a public comment period 1378 01:09:48,120 --> 01:09:50,960 and public hearing for the purpose of receiving comments 1379 01:09:50,960 --> 01:09:53,479 to the city of Pekin draft community development block 1380 01:09:53,479 --> 01:09:58,260 grant, 2024 consolidated annual performance evaluation review, 1381 01:09:58,260 --> 01:09:59,560 also called the caper. 1382 01:09:59,560 --> 01:10:01,900 The paper is different than what you approved tonight. 1383 01:10:01,900 --> 01:10:04,180 What you approved tonight is planning moving forward. 1384 01:10:04,180 --> 01:10:05,740 The paper is a one year review. 1385 01:10:05,740 --> 01:10:07,040 Looking backward. 1386 01:10:07,040 --> 01:10:09,660 So we're sorting out all the timelines here. 1387 01:10:09,660 --> 01:10:12,840 The next thing that we're going to be doing is the 2024 paper. 1388 01:10:12,840 --> 01:10:15,560 In accordance with the city's citizen participation 1389 01:10:15,560 --> 01:10:19,020 plan and HUD'S public participation requirements. 1390 01:10:19,020 --> 01:10:20,680 There will be a 15 day comment period 1391 01:10:20,680 --> 01:10:24,540 for the draft paper beginning on August 11, 2025, 1392 01:10:24,540 --> 01:10:28,000 ending on August 25, 2025. 1393 01:10:28,000 --> 01:10:30,320 A public hearing on the draft document is scheduled 1394 01:10:30,320 --> 01:10:34,840 for Monday, August 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM in the Pekin 1395 01:10:34,840 --> 01:10:36,400 city council chambers. 1396 01:10:36,400 --> 01:10:39,080 The draft document will also be available by written request 1397 01:10:39,080 --> 01:10:43,400 at contact information that will be posted both in the newspaper 1398 01:10:43,400 --> 01:10:46,720 and on the city website and the documents. 1399 01:10:46,720 --> 01:10:48,900 Any comments on the document will be taken by myself, 1400 01:10:48,900 --> 01:10:52,400 in writing, via email, or written and addressed 1401 01:10:52,400 --> 01:10:53,880 to the city's address. 1402 01:10:53,880 --> 01:10:55,400 There are accommodations for individuals 1403 01:10:55,400 --> 01:10:57,160 with disabilities, if requested, at least 1404 01:10:57,160 --> 01:11:00,350 72 hours in advance to myself. 1405 01:11:00,350 --> 01:11:02,070 Thank you. 1406 01:11:02,070 --> 01:11:03,790 Thank you. 1407 01:11:03,790 --> 01:11:08,510 Anyone else from staff, Mr. Darcy I think that's it, Mayor. 1408 01:11:08,510 --> 01:11:12,030 OK Mr. Nutter. 1409 01:11:12,030 --> 01:11:14,550 Well, thank you very much. 1410 01:11:14,550 --> 01:11:17,310 I'm going to throw this out to the council 1411 01:11:17,310 --> 01:11:23,630 that for consideration, openings on any committees 1412 01:11:23,630 --> 01:11:25,810 be published on the website. 1413 01:11:25,810 --> 01:11:29,330 So everybody has an opportunity, if they're interested, 1414 01:11:29,330 --> 01:11:31,990 to volunteer on certain committees, 1415 01:11:31,990 --> 01:11:38,410 be put out there for everybody to see as a consideration. 1416 01:11:38,410 --> 01:11:40,350 That's number one. 1417 01:11:40,350 --> 01:11:46,210 Number 2, this book, Pekin area community resource guide, 1418 01:11:46,210 --> 01:11:49,710 was put together by the United Way. 1419 01:11:49,710 --> 01:11:53,710 It is a complete list, except for one thing that popped up 1420 01:11:53,710 --> 01:11:55,870 from the County the last couple of days 1421 01:11:55,870 --> 01:11:59,530 is addiction services, disability services, 1422 01:11:59,530 --> 01:12:03,230 senior resources, health care, financial services, food 1423 01:12:03,230 --> 01:12:06,330 assistance, mental health, youth programs. 1424 01:12:06,330 --> 01:12:08,470 And there's a few more in there. 1425 01:12:08,470 --> 01:12:10,710 After going through this list, there 1426 01:12:10,710 --> 01:12:13,790 should not be anybody in this citizen without clothes 1427 01:12:13,790 --> 01:12:15,390 and without food. 1428 01:12:15,390 --> 01:12:19,590 If you need resources, contact the United Way. 1429 01:12:19,590 --> 01:12:22,610 The police department has a copy. 1430 01:12:22,610 --> 01:12:24,170 I don't know for sure where it's at. 1431 01:12:24,170 --> 01:12:25,290 Probably in the lobby. 1432 01:12:25,290 --> 01:12:26,090 Fire department. 1433 01:12:26,090 --> 01:12:28,310 I know you guys are getting copies. 1434 01:12:28,310 --> 01:12:29,650 Great resource. 1435 01:12:29,650 --> 01:12:30,650 A lot of work. 1436 01:12:30,650 --> 01:12:34,470 It was put together by a Bradley intern that was going through 1437 01:12:34,470 --> 01:12:37,050 to get her degree in social work, 1438 01:12:37,050 --> 01:12:39,670 so she put a lot of hard work into it 1439 01:12:39,670 --> 01:12:42,390 and want to thank her for that. 1440 01:12:42,390 --> 01:12:43,210 Very good. 1441 01:12:43,210 --> 01:12:46,230 This next one is impressive. 1442 01:12:46,230 --> 01:12:50,750 I had two young men have been watching these council meetings 1443 01:12:50,750 --> 01:12:54,630 for I don't know how long, so I want to give a shout out 1444 01:12:54,630 --> 01:13:00,290 to Presley and Adler for taking a look at our council meetings. 1445 01:13:00,290 --> 01:13:03,310 Being involved as young adults, because that's 1446 01:13:03,310 --> 01:13:04,650 where we got to start. 1447 01:13:04,650 --> 01:13:09,470 We've got to start getting the younger generation at least 1448 01:13:09,470 --> 01:13:13,230 know what's going on, understand it and try to bring them 1449 01:13:13,230 --> 01:13:15,050 up through the ranks as we go. 1450 01:13:15,050 --> 01:13:17,250 So kudos to you guys. 1451 01:13:17,250 --> 01:13:18,410 Thank you very much. 1452 01:13:18,410 --> 01:13:19,530 And that's all I have. 1453 01:13:19,530 --> 01:13:23,510 Thank you, MS Phillips. 1454 01:13:23,510 --> 01:13:27,510 There have been a couple of properties that citizens have 1455 01:13:27,510 --> 01:13:34,230 been reaching out about to the council at large via email 1456 01:13:34,230 --> 01:13:41,310 and via mail, and I don't want to put anyone on the spot right 1457 01:13:41,310 --> 01:13:45,070 now because we didn't ask you to prepare a report on this, 1458 01:13:45,070 --> 01:13:48,870 but I would like to have an update on the next meeting 1459 01:13:48,870 --> 01:13:57,070 on the 417 Mary and 2,700 Pine Street Mr. Darcy, would 1460 01:13:57,070 --> 01:13:58,177 you like more information. 1461 01:13:58,177 --> 01:13:59,010 Yeah, I was going to say. 1462 01:13:59,010 --> 01:14:01,370 Would you like to fill during litigation discussion. 1463 01:14:01,370 --> 01:14:03,590 OK thank you. 1464 01:14:03,590 --> 01:14:04,670 That's why. 1465 01:14:04,670 --> 01:14:05,830 Is that all. 1466 01:14:05,830 --> 01:14:10,170 Yes Mr. Fletcher, you have a couple of things. 1467 01:14:10,170 --> 01:14:14,630 I had some citizens reach out first thing. 1468 01:14:14,630 --> 01:14:19,310 I noticed that the building at the corner of Brinkman 1469 01:14:19,310 --> 01:14:22,590 and Lakeshore that used to be occupied by schwan's is 1470 01:14:22,590 --> 01:14:23,650 not for sale anymore. 1471 01:14:23,650 --> 01:14:26,210 Is something going on with that building. 1472 01:14:26,210 --> 01:14:29,810 And if not, we need to get a hold of whoever does own that, 1473 01:14:29,810 --> 01:14:33,410 because there are weeds at least 36 inches tall. 1474 01:14:33,410 --> 01:14:35,650 I stopped there and got out of my car. 1475 01:14:35,650 --> 01:14:38,270 I drive by it every day to go to work. 1476 01:14:38,270 --> 01:14:39,610 We need to look at that. 1477 01:14:39,610 --> 01:14:41,710 If you could make a note of that. 1478 01:14:41,710 --> 01:14:46,230 Second, and I can't believe this, but supposedly is 1479 01:14:46,230 --> 01:14:50,210 there's no garbage cans or can at the splash pad. 1480 01:14:50,210 --> 01:14:51,470 Is that true. 1481 01:14:51,470 --> 01:14:53,130 Simon it's got to be a garbage can. 1482 01:14:53,130 --> 01:14:54,110 They're heading there. 1483 01:14:54,110 --> 01:14:56,230 OK, well, I had a citizen contact me 1484 01:14:56,230 --> 01:14:58,970 that there was no garbage cans. 1485 01:14:58,970 --> 01:15:02,910 So the people just decided just to throw their garbage all over. 1486 01:15:02,910 --> 01:15:04,210 Someone might have taken it. 1487 01:15:04,210 --> 01:15:04,730 You never know. 1488 01:15:04,730 --> 01:15:06,730 I just say maybe we could look into that. 1489 01:15:06,730 --> 01:15:09,370 And then the restroom situation. 1490 01:15:09,370 --> 01:15:09,990 You did. 1491 01:15:09,990 --> 01:15:10,970 Correct, right. 1492 01:15:10,970 --> 01:15:13,790 I want to thank you for that because that 1493 01:15:13,790 --> 01:15:15,430 was very unpleasant. 1494 01:15:15,430 --> 01:15:18,430 And the last thing, the city phone number 1495 01:15:18,430 --> 01:15:23,630 that is on the website that you call for potholes 1496 01:15:23,630 --> 01:15:24,810 and that type of thing. 1497 01:15:24,810 --> 01:15:26,990 Is there an issue with that. 1498 01:15:26,990 --> 01:15:31,390 As far as it goes to voicemail or something and it says 1499 01:15:31,390 --> 01:15:35,150 it's full and it has been that way for a while. 1500 01:15:35,150 --> 01:15:37,930 Second thing with that is the gov. 1501 01:15:37,930 --> 01:15:40,830 Is it working because I understand if you text in 1502 01:15:40,830 --> 01:15:42,510 that you have a pothole, that you 1503 01:15:42,510 --> 01:15:44,150 get a response back that it does not 1504 01:15:44,150 --> 01:15:46,870 recognize what pothole means. 1505 01:15:46,870 --> 01:15:49,110 Is that true. 1506 01:15:49,110 --> 01:15:51,020 That was corrected. 1507 01:15:51,020 --> 01:15:53,560 So it came up, that was corrected. 1508 01:15:53,560 --> 01:15:58,540 And Simon can speak to it more, but it now gives an option 1509 01:15:58,540 --> 01:16:00,960 and I would say within the past week. 1510 01:16:00,960 --> 01:16:02,000 Yeah last week. 1511 01:16:02,000 --> 01:16:04,260 So I went back in and how we had that set up 1512 01:16:04,260 --> 01:16:06,940 and it did it was kind of in an OODA loop. 1513 01:16:06,940 --> 01:16:07,840 We fixed that. 1514 01:16:07,840 --> 01:16:10,420 So if you just type pothole, it'll 1515 01:16:10,420 --> 01:16:12,740 go through the whole reporting process on the text. 1516 01:16:12,740 --> 01:16:13,240 My go. 1517 01:16:13,240 --> 01:16:17,620 Great so that piece is going through the phone number that 1518 01:16:17,620 --> 01:16:20,840 was an older phone down the street department, 1519 01:16:20,840 --> 01:16:22,840 which no one was sitting at. 1520 01:16:22,840 --> 01:16:26,620 So we've changed that number to where 1521 01:16:26,620 --> 01:16:30,720 it will just they'll get someone on the line at that point. 1522 01:16:30,720 --> 01:16:34,620 Great I just said I'd ask and I appreciate the feedback. 1523 01:16:34,620 --> 01:16:35,200 Very good. 1524 01:16:35,200 --> 01:16:38,220 Thank you Mr. Abel. 1525 01:16:38,220 --> 01:16:40,420 A shout out to Steve Bresnahan and his crew 1526 01:16:40,420 --> 01:16:42,320 for the Super Cruise Saturday. 1527 01:16:42,320 --> 01:16:43,820 They had to fight the rain. 1528 01:16:43,820 --> 01:16:45,980 It was still a good turnout and a good crowd 1529 01:16:45,980 --> 01:16:50,680 considering everything but just to the people over there. 1530 01:16:50,680 --> 01:16:55,100 Had a good time I think so, just wanted to mention that. 1531 01:16:55,100 --> 01:16:57,600 And then you think people don't notice things. 1532 01:16:57,600 --> 01:17:00,700 But I've had two different people in the last week comment 1533 01:17:00,700 --> 01:17:02,980 about the large flower pots. 1534 01:17:02,980 --> 01:17:03,860 Oh yeah. 1535 01:17:03,860 --> 01:17:04,440 Oh, yeah. 1536 01:17:04,440 --> 01:17:05,700 Very positive. 1537 01:17:05,700 --> 01:17:08,340 One lady says, I know they're expensive because they're 1538 01:17:08,340 --> 01:17:10,880 so large, but couldn't we get more of them around town. 1539 01:17:10,880 --> 01:17:11,920 They just raved about them. 1540 01:17:11,920 --> 01:17:14,460 I don't know if that's Nikki's handiwork. 1541 01:17:14,460 --> 01:17:16,040 It is, but I figured that. 1542 01:17:16,040 --> 01:17:18,340 But kudos out to her then. 1543 01:17:18,340 --> 01:17:21,340 And finally, my positive comment. 1544 01:17:21,340 --> 01:17:23,700 The mayor's coffee with the senators. 1545 01:17:23,700 --> 01:17:28,820 The room was packed, and I think that was the one time you could 1546 01:17:28,820 --> 01:17:33,180 talk to if not the officeholder, somebody from their staff, 1547 01:17:33,180 --> 01:17:36,580 federal, state, County, and I think 1548 01:17:36,580 --> 01:17:38,720 about every City Department was represented, 1549 01:17:38,720 --> 01:17:39,680 and that was very good. 1550 01:17:39,680 --> 01:17:40,600 I think you're right. 1551 01:17:40,600 --> 01:17:43,580 And I saw people that I've never seen at a council meeting, 1552 01:17:43,580 --> 01:17:45,300 but they always watch. 1553 01:17:45,300 --> 01:17:49,340 And I got gotta apologize to Simon because I kept referring 1554 01:17:49,340 --> 01:17:51,820 people to him because they had things about streets 1555 01:17:51,820 --> 01:17:52,760 and whatever. 1556 01:17:52,760 --> 01:17:55,840 But anyway, that was really well attended. 1557 01:17:55,840 --> 01:17:59,640 And, I'm not quite sure how many were there, 1558 01:17:59,640 --> 01:18:01,760 but that little room was packed. 1559 01:18:01,760 --> 01:18:02,720 It was wonderful. 1560 01:18:02,720 --> 01:18:04,860 I did make one connection that the mayor 1561 01:18:04,860 --> 01:18:08,780 and I have been talking about as far as homeless vets. 1562 01:18:08,780 --> 01:18:12,700 Senator Turner has, in her hometown of Lincoln, 1563 01:18:12,700 --> 01:18:14,460 tiny houses. 1564 01:18:14,460 --> 01:18:15,200 There they go. 1565 01:18:15,200 --> 01:18:17,660 Two per normal sized house lot. 1566 01:18:17,660 --> 01:18:20,380 And they're for vets that are homeless. 1567 01:18:20,380 --> 01:18:22,400 And I wanted to find out more about the program. 1568 01:18:22,400 --> 01:18:25,060 And she's going to have her staff send me some information. 1569 01:18:25,060 --> 01:18:26,620 Maybe I don't know how many. 1570 01:18:26,620 --> 01:18:29,540 Steve Saul could probably tell us how many vets we 1571 01:18:29,540 --> 01:18:31,360 have on the streets in Pekin. 1572 01:18:31,360 --> 01:18:32,540 I have no idea. 1573 01:18:32,540 --> 01:18:35,820 But it's something we've got all these lots we Mo and Mo and Mo 1574 01:18:35,820 --> 01:18:39,020 and pay debit mode that we own. 1575 01:18:39,020 --> 01:18:41,700 Maybe we could work out something and use some of them 1576 01:18:41,700 --> 01:18:43,280 for a very good cause. 1577 01:18:43,280 --> 01:18:44,960 So I appreciate that. 1578 01:18:44,960 --> 01:18:48,200 And I have talked about this for about a year and a half now. 1579 01:18:48,200 --> 01:18:50,920 She just was very positive on it. 1580 01:18:50,920 --> 01:18:54,540 And the company that runs them is right next to her office 1581 01:18:54,540 --> 01:18:55,460 in Lincoln. 1582 01:18:55,460 --> 01:18:57,240 But she just was very positive. 1583 01:18:57,240 --> 01:18:58,920 And it's well received there. 1584 01:18:58,920 --> 01:19:00,920 And they've been doing it for some years. 1585 01:19:00,920 --> 01:19:03,260 I've actually gone to because I had friends down there gone 1586 01:19:03,260 --> 01:19:05,240 to a ribbon cutting of one of them, 1587 01:19:05,240 --> 01:19:08,160 and you would not believe how grateful the vets are. 1588 01:19:08,160 --> 01:19:10,000 It's a beautiful program. 1589 01:19:10,000 --> 01:19:12,760 Madam Mayor, yes, I can address your question, 1590 01:19:12,760 --> 01:19:14,780 John, about the unhoused vets. 1591 01:19:14,780 --> 01:19:18,240 I had a conversation with Mr. Saul, probably three months, 1592 01:19:18,240 --> 01:19:19,900 maybe four months ago. 1593 01:19:19,900 --> 01:19:24,000 He told me there are no Tazewell County vets that are unhoused. 1594 01:19:24,000 --> 01:19:28,500 They are all housed either locally, the facility 1595 01:19:28,500 --> 01:19:31,500 in Peoria or other places where they've 1596 01:19:31,500 --> 01:19:35,920 been placed, be it Danville or Champaign area, 1597 01:19:35,920 --> 01:19:36,880 Springfield area. 1598 01:19:36,880 --> 01:19:38,240 But he assured me no. 1599 01:19:38,240 --> 01:19:39,920 Tazewell vets are unhoused. 1600 01:19:39,920 --> 01:19:42,320 Now, I didn't get the chance to ask the Senator. 1601 01:19:42,320 --> 01:19:46,950 Are those strictly vets only or is that vets only. 1602 01:19:46,950 --> 01:19:49,330 OK, just wanted to be sure because it went through the VA 1603 01:19:49,330 --> 01:19:50,290 down there. 1604 01:19:50,290 --> 01:19:52,490 Yeah I knew she said the VA was involved there. 1605 01:19:52,490 --> 01:19:53,530 Yeah all right. 1606 01:19:53,530 --> 01:19:55,490 Yes miss hofheimer. 1607 01:19:55,490 --> 01:20:00,010 Well my positive is I had the privilege 1608 01:20:00,010 --> 01:20:05,050 of going last night to the living legacy concert at. 1609 01:20:05,050 --> 01:20:08,610 It was at Grace Methodist church, my church. 1610 01:20:08,610 --> 01:20:10,850 And it was supposed to be at the Stephen 1611 01:20:10,850 --> 01:20:15,170 Skinner amphitheater out of the park, 1612 01:20:15,170 --> 01:20:18,410 but it was a little too hot. 1613 01:20:18,410 --> 01:20:21,930 There were almost 500 people in attendance. 1614 01:20:21,930 --> 01:20:25,490 You didn't hear that fire, Chief. 1615 01:20:25,490 --> 01:20:28,910 But everybody was cool and had a place to sit down. 1616 01:20:28,910 --> 01:20:32,570 And it was the Fogelberg foundation 1617 01:20:32,570 --> 01:20:39,010 of Peoria, in partnership with the Pekin concert band, 1618 01:20:39,010 --> 01:20:44,050 this conductor, Sir Robert Sheldon composed 1619 01:20:44,050 --> 01:20:49,270 just a phenomenal I don't know what to call it, 1620 01:20:49,270 --> 01:20:54,390 symphony I don't know of for the leader of the band, 1621 01:20:54,390 --> 01:20:59,570 who is Lawrence Fogelberg, band director at Pekin high school, 1622 01:20:59,570 --> 01:21:02,850 who, of course, is the father of Dan Fogelberg. 1623 01:21:02,850 --> 01:21:08,090 So they had all the people in the room 1624 01:21:08,090 --> 01:21:12,370 stand up that actually played in the band 1625 01:21:12,370 --> 01:21:15,890 when Mr. Fogelberg was the director. 1626 01:21:15,890 --> 01:21:18,270 It was just a very emotional concert. 1627 01:21:18,270 --> 01:21:21,610 It was just it was beautiful and kudos 1628 01:21:21,610 --> 01:21:24,490 to the Park District, everybody that put this together. 1629 01:21:24,490 --> 01:21:28,010 This was just really something that you just 1630 01:21:28,010 --> 01:21:29,550 will remember for a lifetime. 1631 01:21:29,550 --> 01:21:31,810 So good for them. 1632 01:21:31,810 --> 01:21:33,170 Very good. 1633 01:21:33,170 --> 01:21:36,250 Well, my positive once again is going to be 1634 01:21:36,250 --> 01:21:37,910 I've said it numerous times. 1635 01:21:37,910 --> 01:21:41,250 Attitudes are contagious Tejas, and I 1636 01:21:41,250 --> 01:21:45,450 would love to see more and more positiveness 1637 01:21:45,450 --> 01:21:46,810 come out of our city. 1638 01:21:46,810 --> 01:21:49,850 I think that we are doing a phenomenal job on pulling 1639 01:21:49,850 --> 01:21:54,210 everybody together, because I'm just simply going 1640 01:21:54,210 --> 01:21:57,210 to start with our city staff. 1641 01:21:57,210 --> 01:22:01,010 The head of our city staff has built a phenomenal team 1642 01:22:01,010 --> 01:22:04,170 and with teamwork. 1643 01:22:04,170 --> 01:22:08,330 And you all have big visions and dream big 1644 01:22:08,330 --> 01:22:10,210 and our city will succeed. 1645 01:22:10,210 --> 01:22:12,530 I think I've said it numerous times 1646 01:22:12,530 --> 01:22:14,570 and you guys are probably getting a little tired 1647 01:22:14,570 --> 01:22:17,010 of hearing it, but I go to other cities 1648 01:22:17,010 --> 01:22:19,170 and not just the local ones around us, not 1649 01:22:19,170 --> 01:22:20,110 in Tazewell County. 1650 01:22:20,110 --> 01:22:22,410 I don't mean your Morton and your East Peoria 1651 01:22:22,410 --> 01:22:24,410 and your Tremont and your Washington. 1652 01:22:24,410 --> 01:22:28,610 I mean, I go to conferences up North 1653 01:22:28,610 --> 01:22:30,690 and they're like Pekin, Illinois. 1654 01:22:30,690 --> 01:22:32,570 You guys are moving. 1655 01:22:32,570 --> 01:22:34,270 This is fabulous. 1656 01:22:34,270 --> 01:22:37,070 What we're hearing that makes you feel so good. 1657 01:22:37,070 --> 01:22:39,350 I'm not saying that we're doing everything right, 1658 01:22:39,350 --> 01:22:43,110 but we are trying to do our best to pull this city together. 1659 01:22:43,110 --> 01:22:45,570 So that's my positive. 1660 01:22:45,570 --> 01:22:49,890 Other than that, I do want to thank everyone that has 1661 01:22:49,890 --> 01:22:51,430 worked on looting and property. 1662 01:22:51,430 --> 01:22:52,670 It has not been easy. 1663 01:22:52,670 --> 01:22:54,850 It's not going to be easy. 1664 01:22:54,850 --> 01:23:03,970 We do have a contract to sell 321 acres to a data center. 1665 01:23:03,970 --> 01:23:05,580 And we have. 1666 01:23:05,580 --> 01:23:08,810 1667 01:23:08,810 --> 01:23:14,810 We have had a developer come down and drive the land 1668 01:23:14,810 --> 01:23:21,890 to talk to us about a vision that he would have 1669 01:23:21,890 --> 01:23:24,510 if he was to buy some of the acreage, 1670 01:23:24,510 --> 01:23:28,710 most of the rest of the acreage, and that is for moderate homes. 1671 01:23:28,710 --> 01:23:30,810 High end homes. 1672 01:23:30,810 --> 01:23:31,500 Senior living. 1673 01:23:31,500 --> 01:23:34,010 1674 01:23:34,010 --> 01:23:36,280 Walk walk. 1675 01:23:36,280 --> 01:23:37,920 Trails hiking trails. 1676 01:23:37,920 --> 01:23:40,840 Bike trails. 1677 01:23:40,840 --> 01:23:42,980 He has a vision Excuse me. 1678 01:23:42,980 --> 01:23:44,220 He has a vision. 1679 01:23:44,220 --> 01:23:45,840 The city has a vision. 1680 01:23:45,840 --> 01:23:48,640 And it is the future of this city. 1681 01:23:48,640 --> 01:23:49,820 So with that. 1682 01:23:49,820 --> 01:23:50,940 Thank you everyone. 1683 01:23:50,940 --> 01:23:54,380 It is now time for us to go into executive chair. 1684 01:23:54,380 --> 01:23:57,320 Would entertain a motion for executive session. 1685 01:23:57,320 --> 01:24:03,040 Madam Mayor, I move that we adjourn to executive session 1686 01:24:03,040 --> 01:24:08,880 under five Illinois CS 120 2c5 for the purpose 1687 01:24:08,880 --> 01:24:12,360 of purchase of real property for the use of public body. 1688 01:24:12,360 --> 01:24:16,520 Six the setting of a price for sale or lease of property 1689 01:24:16,520 --> 01:24:22,560 owned by the public body and 11 probable or imminent litigation. 1690 01:24:22,560 --> 01:24:26,280 All right. 1691 01:24:26,280 --> 01:24:30,190 Motion made by MS Phillips and second, by Mr. Nutter. 1692 01:24:30,190 --> 01:24:33,480 1693 01:24:33,480 --> 01:24:34,660 Council, take your vote. 1694 01:24:34,660 --> 01:24:42,880 1695 01:24:42,880 --> 01:24:44,620 Motion passes 6 minus 0. 1696 01:24:44,620 --> 01:24:46,520 And we will not be taking action when 1697 01:24:46,520 --> 01:24:51,230 we come out of executive motion passes 6 minus 0. 1698 01:24:51,230 --> 01:24:54,640 1699 01:24:54,640 --> 01:24:55,760 Is everybody good. 1700 01:24:55,760 --> 01:24:57,380 I guess we're going to take a quick break. 1701 01:24:57,380 --> 01:25:22,160 1702 01:25:22,160 --> 01:25:24,400 Some are glad he's gone. 1703 01:25:24,400 --> 01:25:26,340 Some of us will miss him. 1704 01:25:26,340 --> 01:25:30,260 We'll try to carry on giving a voice to the forest. 1705 01:25:30,260 --> 01:25:32,380 Giving a voice to the dawn. 1706 01:25:32,380 --> 01:25:35,230 Giving a voice to the.