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OFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF WEST PEORIA, ILLINOIS

TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2010

7:00 P.M.

WEST PEORIA CITY HALL

2506 WEST ROHMANN AVENUE, WEST PEORIA, ILLINOIS

A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of West Peoria, Illinois was held at West Peoria

City Hall on January 26, 2010. City Administrator John Carlson advised the City Council a motion to approve

Alderman Mathewson to be Mayor pro-tem for the City Council Meeting tonight in the absence of Mayor Dillon

is necessary.

A MOTION TO APPROVE ALDERMAN MATHEWSON TO MAYOR PRO-TEM FOR THIS

MEETING OF JANUARY 26, 2010 was made by Alderman Ganson and seconded by Alderman Meismer.

ROLL CALL VOTE – Ayes 8, Ganson, Meismer, Dohm, Dwyer, Mathewson, O’Neill, Thomas, Venzon.

Nays – 0

Absent – 0 Motion Carried

1. CALL TO ORDER

Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor pro-tem Mathewson

3. ROLL CALL

The following members were present: Alderman Dohm, Alderman Dwyer, Alderman Mathewson,

Alderman Meismer, Alderman O’Neill, Alderwoman Thomas, Alderman Venzon.

Also present were City Attorney Connor, Economic Development Coordinator Pratt, City Treasurer

Main, City Clerk Stephens, Rolland Reinhart, and Township Supervisor DeSutter.

Absent Mayor Dillon

4. ADDITIONS TO OR DELETIONS FROM AGENDA

None

5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Motion to approve the minutes from the January 12, 2010, City Council Meeting was made by

Alderman Dohm and seconded Alderwoman Dwyer

ROLL CALL VOTE – Ayes 8, Dohm, Dwyer, Ganson, Mathewson, Meismer, O’Neill, Thomas,

Venzon

Nays - 0

Absent –0 Motion Carried

6. COMMUNITY POLICE REPORT

Deputy Middlemas reported the counterfeit $50.00 bills were resurfacing again in West Peoria and

Bellevue. One of the West Peoria’s businesses was the victim. He reported on a “Peeping Tom” on

Dixon Avenue and advised everyone to be aware of this and if they see anything suspicious contact the

Sheriff’s Department immediately. Officer Middlemas said phone scams are on the rise; this time

targeting the elderly informing them of an accident involving their grandchildren; again notify the

Sheriff’s Department if you receive this call. Officer Middlemas passed out a copy of the Peoria

Sheriff’s Crime Statistic Report for 2008 and 2009 and reported they are relatively about the same. He

told the City Council the Peoria County is conducting the Yearly Sex Offender Registration

Verification. He said the County goes to all the sex offenders’ home to verify they are still living at this

address and if we find they are in violation, we file a report.

7. MAYOR’S REPORT

None

8. TEASURER’S REPORT

City Treasurer Jennifer Main distributed the Treasurer’s Report for the months of October 2009 and

November 2009. Alderman Meismer made a motion to Receive and File the reports for the months of

October 2009 and November 2009 and seconded by Alderman Ganson

ROLL CALL VOTE – Ayes 8, Meismer, Ganson, Dohm, Dwyer, Mathewson, O’Neill, Thomas,

Venzon.

Nays – 0

Absent – 0 Motion Carried

9. PUBLIC COMMENT

None

10. MOTION TO APPROVE PAYMENT TO ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE MEMBERSHIP

DUES IN THE AMOUNT OF $493.00 (LINE ITEM 01-11-912) was made by Alderman Dohm and

seconded by Alderman Ganson.

Discussion: City Administrator Carlson said this is the annual dues for the Illinois Municipal League

and expressed his appreciation for the service the City receives from the Illinois Municipal League.

City Administrator Carlson told the City Council Members IML is always available for information

and resources we may need. He told the Council that this is a very reasonable package for all our

insurance, other than the health insurance.

ROLL CALL VOTE – Ayes 8, Dohm, Ganson, Dwyer, Mathewson, Meismer, O’Neill, Thomas,

Venzon.

Nays – 0

Absent – 0 Motion Carried

11. MOTION TO APPROVE PAYMENT TO CARGILL, INCOPORATED FOR SALT IN THE

AMOUNT OF $4,189.54 (LINE ITEM 01-41-616) was made by Alderman Venzon and seconded by

Alderman Ganson

No Discussion.

ROLL CALL VOTE – Ayes 8, Venzon, Ganson, Dohm, Dwyer, Mathewson, Meismer, O’Neill,

Thomas,

Nays – 0

Absent – 0 Motion Carried

12. OTHER BUSINESS

None

13. COMMITTEE REPORTS

A. FINANCE COMMITTEE

Chair Mathewson – The Finance Committee has not met since the last City Council Meeting. Our

Meeting will be February 2, 2010, at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. Chair Mathewson said that it is time

to discuss the budget and asked all the committee to also discuss the budget.

B. LAND USE COMMITTEE

Chair Dohm – The Land Use Committee met on January 20, 2010. The Committee went over the

Financial Report and discussed problems with the zoning creating an amendment with our Zoning

Code. Chair Dohm asked if anyone knew of any ordinances that should be tweaked, this would be

a good time to do it all at the same time. The committee discussed the Babu Project. This project is

a moving project. We discussed the New City Hall and the loss of the grant and went over our goals

2010. Our next meeting will be February 17, 2010, at 6:30 at City Hall.

C. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE

Chair Dwyer – The Public Safety Committee met on January 20, 2010. The Committee went

over Code Enforcement Report and discussed issues with the Code Enforcement Officer. Our next

meeting will be February 17, 2010, at 5:30 at City Hall.

D. TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

Chair Venzon – The Transportation Committee met on January 14, 2010. The Committee in

addition to the monthly housekeeping discussed the Ashland Avenue Project. The Committee is

trying to get the to go with the side walk petitions. The city engineer, Alicia Hermann gave the

Committee a written report and brought the Committee up to date with Ashland and Sterling

Avenues. There has been little change. The Committee discussed their goals. Our next meeting will

be February 11, 2010, at 6:30 at City Hall.

14. PUBLIC COMMENT

Alderman Dwyer asked for the support of the community to help find the family dog. Ellie got out

from the fenced in backyard. Please call us if you see her. Thank you.

15. ADJOURNMENT

Motion to adjourn this meeting was made by Alderman O’Neill seconded by Alderman Ganson

Motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Meeting adjourned at 7:11 p.m.

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Carole Stephens, City Clerk