East Peoria public meetings in 2021

City Council

The City Council will consider several ordinances regarding annual tax levies and city code amendments. The meeting also includes discussions on various resolutions for infrastructure projects, utility upgrades, and police department purchases.

• Approval of $1,759,260.27 in scheduled bills
• Annual Tax Levy Ordinance for fiscal year May 2021 to April 2022
• Purchase of four patrol vehicles not to exceed $120,000
• Woodlawn Lift Station Controls Upgrade Project in the amount of $60,520
• Special use requests for properties at 212 Lilac Lane and 290 S. Main Street

The East Peoria City Council unanimously adopted the annual tax levy ordinance for fiscal year 2021-2022, estimated at $5,639,306, with Commissioner Hill noting the city sought to keep the rate equivalent. The council also approved a six-item consent agenda, including payments of $1,759,260.27 in bills, a software maintenance renewal, and contracts for the Highview Road pavement project. Several ordinances were adopted, including a special service area tax levy for Valley View Knolls water improvements and adoption of updated international building and fire codes. Multiple items were introduced on first reading, including special use permits for properties at 212 Lilac Lane and 290 S. Main Street, a street vacation, and zoning changes for event centers.

• Adopted annual tax levy ordinance for $5,639,306 (unanimous)
• Adopted consent agenda including $1,759,260.27 in bills and Highview Road contracts (unanimous)
• Adopted special service area tax levy for Valley View Knolls water improvements (unanimous)
• Adopted updated international building and fire codes (unanimous)
• Introduced special use for short-term rental at 212 Lilac Lane (first reading)
• Introduced special use for outdoor vehicle storage at 290 S. Main St. (first reading)
• Introduced vacation of portion of Taylor Street right-of-way (first reading)
• Introduced zoning change for 125 Chestnut Drive to B-1 business district (first reading)

Fire & Police Commission Board

The East Peoria Fire and Police Commission will continue discussions regarding staffing needs for both departments. The meeting includes status reviews of candidates for firefighter and police positions.

• Status review of Fire Department candidates
• Status review of Police Department candidates
• Review of secondary list Police candidates
• Approval of December 6, 2021, meeting minutes

Mass Transit District Board of Trustees

The East Peoria Mass Transit District Board of Trustees is holding its regular monthly meeting. The board will vote on the November 2021 treasurer's report, approve bills totaling $31,191.02, and consider any old or new business. Public participation is scheduled, and the meeting is largely procedural with no major policy items listed.

• Approval of bills totaling $31,191.02
• Approval of treasurer's report for November 2021
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Public participation period
• Next meeting scheduled for January 10, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.

Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees

The East Peoria Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees is holding a hearing on December 13, 2021, at 2:30 PM in room 112 of East Peoria City Hall, 401 W. Washington St., to consider Chad LaCost's retirement benefits. The agenda provides notice of the hearing but no details on the nature of the benefits decision.

• Hearing on Chad LaCost retirement benefits
• Meeting at 2:30 PM on December 13, 2021
• Location: room 112, East Peoria City Hall, 401 W. Washington St.

City Council

The East Peoria City Council will hold its regular meeting on December 7, 2021, with a consent agenda covering payments, insurance renewal, fire station design, and truck purchases. Several items are laid over for public inspection, including tax levies, a zoning board appointment, and a software maintenance contract. The council will also consider ordinances on property sales, a loan for road improvements, and liquor sales hours.

• Approval of $4,849,453.94 in bills (Schedule 14)
• Contract with Midwest Engineering Associates for new fire station design (Centennial Drive)
• Purchase of two 2022 Ford Crew Cab Service Trucks for $121,660 from Uftring Auto Group
• Annual tax levy ordinance for FY 2021-2022 (laid over)
• Sale of excess city property at 127 Canterbury Court and 215 S. Pleasant Hill Road

The City Council approved the first reading of Ordinance 4616, adopting the 2017 and 2018 International Code Council and National Fire Protection Association codes, with a specific exemption for residential fire sprinklers. The vote was 4-1, with Commissioner Sutherland dissenting. The council also approved the annual tax levy ordinance on first reading, along with several other resolutions and ordinances.

• Adopted first reading of Ordinance 4616, adopting 2017/2018 building codes with residential sprinkler exemption (4-1)
• Approved first reading of annual tax levy ordinance for FY 2021-2022
• Adopted consent agenda approving $4,849,453.94 in bills, insurance renewal, fire station design contract, and two service trucks
• Approved sale of excess city property at 127 Canterbury Court for $4,800 plus $500 earnest money
• Approved sale of excess city property at 215 S. Pleasant Hill Road for $6,500 plus $500 earnest money
• Adopted loan ordinance and tax levy for Special Service Area 2019A Access Road 6 improvement
• Appointed Michael Bruner to the Zoning Board of Appeals
• Adopted ordinance authorizing sale of old fire engine and 2009 Ford Expedition

Fire & Police Commission Board

The East Peoria Fire and Police Commission will hold a regular meeting to continue discussions and take action on staffing needs for both the Fire and Police Departments, including status reviews of candidates. The board will also discuss the status of firefighter candidates and secondary list police candidates, approve prior meeting minutes, and hear public comments.

• Continue discussion and take action on Fire Department staffing needs
• Continue discussion and take action on Police Department staffing needs
• Discuss status of firefighter candidates
• Discuss status of secondary list police candidates
• Approve minutes from November 15, 2021 meeting

City Council

The East Peoria City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes paying $2,128,235.01 in bills and purchasing water meters for $19,225. They will also consider several ordinances and resolutions, including selling excess city properties, approving a loan and tax levy for Access Road 6 improvements, renewing insurance, and hiring engineering services for a new fire station. Some items will be laid on the table for public inspection before final action.

• Payment of bills totaling $2,128,235.01 (Resolution 2122-077)
• Purchase of water meters for Illinois Central College Workforce Sustainability Center for $19,225 (Resolution 2122-070)
• Sale of excess city property at 127 Canterbury Court and 215 S. Pleasant Hill Road (Ordinances 4612, 4613)
• Loan and tax levy for Access Road 6 improvement project (Ordinances 4615, 4614)
• Purchase of two 2022 Ford Crew Cab Service Trucks for $121,660 (Resolution 2122-074)

The East Peoria City Council approved the consent agenda, including a $2,128,235.01 bill payment and a $19,225 water meter purchase for the ICC Workforce Sustainability Center. They also adopted an ordinance granting an easement to Ameren for power lines, and passed first readings for ordinances to sell excess city properties, finance Access Road 6 improvements, and renew insurance coverage. All votes were unanimous (4-0) with Commissioner Mingus absent.

• Approved $2,128,235.01 in bills (Schedule 13) (4-0)
• Approved $19,225 water meter purchase from Midwest Meter Inc. (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 4610 granting Ameren easement for power lines (4-0)
• Passed first reading of Ordinance 4612 to sell 127 Canterbury Court for $4,800 (4-0)
• Passed first reading of Ordinance 4613 to sell 215 S. Pleasant Hill Road (4-0)
• Passed first reading of Ordinance 4615 for $70,250.50 loan for Access Road 6 (4-0)
• Passed first reading of Ordinance 4614 for SSA 2019A tax levy (4-0)
• Approved insurance renewal with ICRMT for $660,459 (4-0)

Fire & Police Commission Board

The East Peoria Fire and Police Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss and take action on staffing needs for both the Fire and Police Departments, including status reviews of candidates. They will also consider approving a final eligibility list for firefighters, a testing process for police and secondary police lists, and an initial list for the secondary police list. The meeting includes public comments and approval of prior minutes.

• Approve minutes from November 1, 2021 meeting
• Discuss and act on Fire Department staffing needs and candidate status
• Discuss and act on Police Department staffing needs and candidate status
• Approve final eligibility list for firefighter
• Approve testing process for police and secondary police lists

Mass Transit District Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will conduct a regular meeting to approve previous minutes and the October 2021 treasurer's report. The agenda also includes the approval of bills totaling $36,016.39.

• Approval of bills in the amount of $36,016.39
• Receipt of a PPRT payment for $24,752.06

City Council

The East Peoria City Council will consider a consent agenda including payment of $1,457,612.38 in bills, two special use permits for oversized accessory buildings, a joint funding agreement with PPUATS, a water tower leak repair, and a new water service truck. They will also discuss an addendum to Special Service Area 2019A for road improvements, a street vacation, a planning commission appointment, building codes, an easement for Ameren, and water meter purchases. The meeting includes public comment periods and a possible executive session.

• Payment of bills totaling $1,457,612.38 (Schedule 12)
• Special use for oversized accessory building at 605 Illini Drive (Ordinance 4605)
• Special use for oversized accessory building at 707 Oakwood Road (Ordinance 4606)
• Pekin Avenue Water Tower Leak Repair by Central Tank Coatings, Inc. for $15,000
• Purchase of Ford F-250 Service Truck from Uftring Auto Group for $50,292

The East Peoria City Council approved a consent agenda covering six items, including bill payments, special use permits, and equipment purchases. It also adopted an ordinance to fund additional costs for the Access Road 6 improvements through a Special Service Area property tax levy. A resolution to place updated building codes for public inspection was approved, and a resolution to vacate a portion of Taylor Street right-of-way failed.

• Approved consent agenda items 1-6 (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 4609 for SSA 2019A addendum to fund additional road improvement costs (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2122-072 to place updated building codes for public inspection (3-1)
• Failed to vacate portion of Taylor Street right-of-way (3-1)
• Adopted Resolution 2122-069 appointing Jodi Scott to Planning Commission (4-0)
• Accepted Ordinance 4610 on first reading for Ameren easement over Access Road 5 (4-0)
• Accepted Resolution 2122-070 on first reading for water meter purchase (4-0)

Fire & Police Commission Board

The East Peoria Fire and Police Commission is meeting to discuss and act on staffing needs for both the Fire and Police Departments, including reviewing candidates. They will also approve a final eligibility list for probationary firefighters and set an interview date for a secondary police officer list. The meeting includes public comments and approval of prior minutes.

• Staffing needs for Fire Department with status review of candidates
• Staffing needs for Police Department with status review of candidates
• Approve final eligibility list for probationary firefighter
• Set interview date for secondary list for police officer
• Approve minutes from October 18, 2021 meeting

Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees

The East Peoria Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and expenditures, receiving financial and investment reports, and electing officers. The board will also review the hearing for Chad LaCost's retirement benefits and review its investment policy.

• Approval of expenditures for January–October
• Treasurer's report and bank balance at Busey Bank
• Investment reports from Benjamin F. Edwards and Commerce Bank
• Review of hearing for Chad LaCost's retirement benefits
• Election/retention of officers

City Council

The East Peoria City Council will consider a consent agenda including a $2,767,639.38 bill payment and second readings of resolutions for a downtown development amendment and a concrete floor project. Commissioner Hill has pulled items for discussion, including a $7.255 million bond refunding ordinance and two special use permits for oversized accessory buildings. Other commissioners have tabled items for public inspection, such as a water tower repair and a new service truck purchase.

• Resolution 2122-068: Approve payment of bills totaling $2,767,639.38
• Ordinance 4602: Issue up to $7,255,000 in refunding bonds for Target Area Business District
• Ordinance 4605: Special use for oversized accessory building at 605 Illini Drive
• Ordinance 4606: Special use for oversized accessory building at 707 Oakwood Road
• Resolution 2122-065: Emergency repair of Pekin Avenue Water Tower for $15,000

The East Peoria City Council approved a resolution to temporarily increase the fire department's staffing levels, including adding a second Deputy Fire Chief position and appointing Robert E. Zimmerman III to fill it. The council also adopted a consent agenda approving bill payments, a development agreement amendment, and a construction contract, and passed an ordinance authorizing the issuance of refunding bonds.

• Adopted Resolution 2122-067 increasing fire department staffing and appointing Robert E. Zimmerman III as Deputy Fire Chief (3-0, Decker abstained)
• Approved $2,767,639.38 in bills (Schedule 11) via consent agenda (4-0)
• Approved First Amendment to Development Agreement with Flaherty & Collins, Inc. for Downtown Mixed-Use Project (4-0)
• Accepted low bid of $49,388 from Wm. Aupperle & Sons, Inc. for Winter Wonderland Storage Building Concrete Floor Project (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 4602 authorizing up to $7,255,000 and $2,880,000 in taxable general obligation refunding bonds (4-0)
• Introduced ordinances for special uses at 605 Illini Drive and 707 Oakwood Road (first reading)
• Introduced ordinance for SSA 2019A addendum to fund additional Access Road 6 improvement costs (first reading)
• Approved Resolution 2122-064 for PPUATS Joint Funding Agreement for FY2022 (first reading)

City Council

The City Council of East Peoria held a special working session on October 19, 2021, to discuss the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The agenda focused on reviewing available funding and potential expenditures related to the federal program. The notice explicitly states that no action was taken during this meeting.

• Discussion of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding
• Review of potential expenditures under ARPA

The City Council held a working session to discuss American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, with no formal votes taken. The city expects to receive $3,064,998.15 in total, with the first payment of $1,500,000 received on September 3, 2021. Council members expressed support for allocating $650,000 of ARPA funds toward a new ERP system, with additional discussion on road projects, festival parking lot repairs, and potential future lead pipe replacement.

• No formal decisions made; working session only
• Discussed allocating $650,000 of ARPA funds for new ERP system
• Discussed using remaining ARPA funds for road projects
• Discussed repairing Festival Parking Lot (est. $250,000)
• Discussed Riverfront Park railing and concrete work (est. $100,000-$150,000)

Fire & Police Commission Board

The East Peoria Fire and Police Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss and take action on staffing needs for both the Fire and Police Departments, including status reviews of candidates. They will also approve an initial list for probationary firefighters and discuss the secondary list for police officers. The meeting includes public comments and approval of prior minutes.

• Approve minutes from October 4, 2021 meeting
• Discuss and act on Fire Department staffing needs and candidate status
• Discuss and act on Police Department staffing needs and candidate status
• Approve initial list for probationary firefighter
• Discuss results of secondary list for police officer

Firefighter's Pension Board

The East Peoria Firefighter's Pension Board is holding a regular meeting to handle routine business, including the treasurer's report, approval of bills, and minutes. They will also discuss old business, specifically a disability case and the consolidation of the pension fund, and receive an update on the consolidation. New business includes a motion to receive and file a member military buyback.

• Discussion of a disability case
• Update on consolidation of the pension fund
• Motion to receive and file member military buyback

The East Peoria Firefighter's Pension Board approved pension payments for August and September 2021, totaling $354,232.14, and approved minutes from the August meeting. The board also approved two fund transfers: $500,000 from Clearbridge equity to Weaver Barksdale, and $1 million from checking to Morgan Stanley for Weaver Barksdale. Military buy-back time for Lt. Mike Kruse and Firefighter Nick Hillebrand was received and filed. The pension fund consolidation transfer was rescheduled to February 2022.

• Approved pension payments for August and September 2021, $177,116.07 each (3-0)
• Approved minutes from Aug. 10, 2021 meeting (3-0)
• Approved $500,000 withdrawal from Clearbridge to Weaver Barksdale (3-0)
• Approved $1 million transfer from checking to Morgan Stanley for Weaver Barksdale (3-0)
• Received and filed military buy-back time for Mike Kruse and Nick Hillebrand (3-0)

Mass Transit District Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will conduct a regular meeting to approve minutes and the September 2021 treasurer's report. The agenda also includes the approval of bills totaling $29,000.00.

• Approval of bills in the amount of $29,000.00
• Receipt of $115,284.64 property tax payment from Tazewell County

City Council

The East Peoria City Council will hold its regular meeting, voting on a consent agenda and several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include approving a $3.06M bill schedule, a special use for a short-term rental, a contract for street resurfacing, and a conditional use for a cannabis transporter. The council will also consider bond refunding, a development agreement amendment, and a special service area for water improvements.

• Approval of $3,057,996.94 in bills (Schedule 10)
• Special use for short-term rental at 2305 East Washington Street
• Contract with Midwest Engineering Associates for resurfacing West Washington and West Camp Streets
• Conditional use for recreational cannabis transporter at 300 S. Main Street
• Issuance of up to $7,255,000 and $2,880,000 refunding bonds

The East Peoria City Council approved a consent agenda including payment of bills, zoning amendments, a short-term rental special use, an engineering contract, and a vehicle impoundment ordinance. They also adopted ordinances for a conditional use for a cannabis transportation business at 300 S. Main Street (4-1), the sale of excess city property at 232 Everett Street for $4,500, and the issuance of refunding bonds totaling up to $10.135 million. The council extended the West Washington Street TIF district to 47 years and approved a first amendment to the Flaherty & Collins development agreement, among other actions.

• Approved consent agenda items 1-5 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 4597 for conditional use at 300 S. Main St. (4-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 4595 for sale of property at 232 Everett St. for $4,500 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 4602 for bond issuance up to $7.255M and $2.88M (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 4603 extending West Washington TIF to 47 years (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2122-061 amending Flaherty & Collins agreement (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2122-062 for Winter Wonderland concrete floor project ($49,388) (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 4604 amending adult use regulations (5-0)

Fire & Police Commission Board

The East Peoria Fire and Police Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve prior minutes, hear public comments, and discuss staffing needs for both the Fire and Police Departments, including status reviews of candidates. The agenda also includes old and new business items.

• Approve minutes from September 13, 2021 meeting
• Public comments
• Discuss staffing needs for Fire Department, including status review of candidates
• Discuss staffing needs for Police Department, including status review of candidates

City Council

The East Peoria City Council will hold its regular meeting on September 21, 2021, with a consent agenda covering routine payments and second readings of resolutions and ordinances. Notable items include approval of a $3,004,825.80 bill schedule, a low-bid contract for LED lighting upgrades, and several second readings for IT maintenance, water treatment upgrades, and a parade road closure. The council will also consider ordinances on bond refunds, recreational cannabis dispensary limits, special uses for an event center and short-term rental, and the sale of excess city properties.

• Consent agenda includes payment of bills totaling $3,004,825.80 (Resolution 2122-059)
• Second reading: $13,766.70 contract to Kirby Risk for EastSide Centre LED lighting upgrade
• Second reading: ordinances authorizing up to $2,485,000 and $13,980,000 in general obligation refunding bonds
• Ordinance to amend zoning for recreational cannabis dispensaries and transporting organizations
• Special use for event center at 125 Chestnut Street and short-term rental at 2305 East Washington Street

The City Council voted unanimously to table Ordinance No. 4600, which would have authorized a special use for an event center at 125 Chestnut Street, to a future meeting. The decision followed public opposition from neighbors concerned about traffic, parking, and property values. The council also approved several consent agenda items, including payments and contracts, and adopted ordinances related to bond refunding, cannabis regulations, and property sales.

• Tabled Ordinance No. 4600 (special use for event center at 125 Chestnut St.) to a future meeting (5-0).
• Approved consent agenda items 1-8, including $3,004,825.80 in bills, LED lighting upgrade, IT maintenance, and water treatment projects (5-0).
• Adopted Ordinance No. 4590 for sale of excess city property at 130 Kerfoot St. (5-0).
• Adopted Ordinance No. 4592 for $2,485,000 in refunding bonds (5-0).
• Adopted Ordinance No. 4593 for $13,980,000 in refunding bonds (5-0).
• Adopted Ordinance No. 4594 limiting recreational cannabis dispensaries and transporting organizations (4-1, Sutherland nay).
• Adopted Ordinance No. 4597 for conditional use for cannabis transporter at 300 S. Main St. (4-1, Sutherland nay).
• Adopted Resolution No. 2122-058 appointing Mike Johnson to Fire and Police Commission (4-0, Decker abstained).

Fire & Police Commission Board

The East Peoria Fire and Police Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss and take action on staffing needs for both the Fire and Police Departments, including status reviews of candidates. They will also review the results of the firefighter written exam. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and public comments.

• Approve minutes from August 16, 2021 meeting
• Consider staffing needs for Fire Department, including candidate status review
• Consider staffing needs for Police Department, including candidate status review
• Review results of Firefighter Written Exam

Mass Transit District Board of Trustees

The East Peoria Mass Transit District Board of Trustees is meeting to approve routine items including minutes, the treasurer's report, and bills. They will also review the budget and consider adopting the annual appropriation ordinance for fiscal year 2021-2022.

• Approval of bills totaling $29,759.25
• Received PPRT payment of $1,889.21
• Adopt Ordinance No. 104 (annual appropriation ordinance for FY 7/1/21 to 6/30/22)

Mass Transit District Board of Trustees

The East Peoria Mass Transit District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, the treasurer's report, and bills totaling $30,759.25. They will also review the budget and consider adopting Ordinance No. 104, the annual appropriation ordinance for the fiscal year July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.

• Approval of bills totaling $30,759.25
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 104 (annual appropriation ordinance for FY 7/1/21-6/30/22)
• Received PPRT payment of $1,889.21
• Review of budget

Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees

The East Peoria Police Pension Board will hold a public hearing on September 9, 2021, to receive evidence regarding the retirement of Chad LaCost, as required by the Illinois Pension Code. LaCost may be represented by counsel and present evidence. The board may go into closed session for deliberations but will not take final action there.

• Public hearing on retirement of Chad LaCost
• Hearing at 401 W. Washington, East Peoria, IL
• Case No. 2020 MR 232
• Board may adjourn to closed session for deliberations

Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees

The East Peoria Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to conduct a hearing on Chad LaCost's retirement benefits. The agenda includes public comments and a potential closed session, indicating the board will discuss or decide on this matter.

• Hearing on Chad LaCost's retirement benefits
• Potential closed session
• Public comments

City Council

The East Peoria City Council will consider a consent agenda including payment of $1,690,153.73 in bills, zoning changes for a dog daycare and a commercial property, and a street resurfacing contract. Several items are laid over for public inspection, including bond refunding ordinances totaling over $19 million and various contracts. The meeting also includes proclamations for Patriot Day and Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.

• Payment of bills totaling $1,690,153.73
• Special use permit for dog daycare at 1090 N. Main Street
• Zoning change at 808 Meadow Avenue from R-2 to B-3
• Bond refunding ordinances for up to $2,485,000 and $13,980,000
• Contract for Par 3 Lane resurfacing at $104,985

The East Peoria City Council approved a consent agenda including $1,690,153.73 in bills, a special use for a dog daycare at 1090 N. Main St., and rezoning at 808 Meadow Ave. They also accepted bids for the Par 3 Lane resurfacing ($104,985) and new cross lights at City Hall. Separately, the council adopted an ordinance updating street excavation regulations (4-1) and approved first readings for several projects, including a $13,766.70 LED lighting upgrade and bond refunding ordinances.

• Approved $1,690,153.73 in bills (unanimous)
• Approved special use for dog daycare at 1090 N. Main St. (unanimous)
• Rezoned 808 Meadow Ave. from R-2 to B-3 (unanimous)
• Accepted $104,985 bid for Par 3 Lane resurfacing (unanimous)
• Adopted street excavation regulations update (4-1, Sutherland opposed)
• Approved first reading for $13,766.70 LED lighting upgrade at EastSide Centre
• Approved first reading for bond refunding ordinances (est. $1.5M savings)
• Approved first reading for water treatment SCADA and HVAC repairs

City Council

The City Council is holding a public hearing to consider an addendum to Special Service Area 2019A. The proposal includes authorizing additional project costs and a new property tax levy for the remaining nine years of the initial 10-year period.

• Proposed 0.35% increase to the SSA 2019A property tax levy
• Proposed total tax rate not to exceed 1.85% of equalized assessed valuation
• Consideration of issuing bonds or incurring debt to finance Access Road 6 improvements

The City Council held a public hearing on a proposed addendum to Special Service Area 2019A to finance increased costs for the Access Road 6 improvement project. No public comments were made, and the hearing was adjourned. No formal decision was made during the hearing.

• Recessed regular meeting to hold public hearing (5-0)
• Adjourned public hearing and reconvened regular meeting (5-0)

City Council

The City Council held a working session to discuss the Four Corners Overlay Plan Update and the adoption of 2018/2017 building and fire codes. No formal decisions were made; the items are expected to come before the council at a future meeting for approval.

• No formal business conducted; working session only
• Discussed Four Corners Overlay Plan Update (no action)
• Discussed adoption of 2018/2017 International Codes and NFPA 101 (no action)

City Council

The East Peoria City Council approved a $3,751,166.26 claims schedule, adopted a subdivision plat off Spring Creek Road, updated the group health insurance prescription drug plan, and authorized the sale of surplus property at 130 Kerfoot Street. It also approved resolutions for an OSLAD grant application for Levee Park, a dump truck purchase, Par 3 Lane resurfacing, and new cross lights near City Hall. Several ordinances were introduced on first reading, including a special use for a dog daycare at 1090 N. Main Street and rezoning at 808 Meadow Avenue.

• Approved claims totaling $3,751,166.26 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 4583 approving subdivision plat off Spring Creek Road (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2122-043 updating prescription drug benefits (4-0, Decker abstained)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2122-049 authorizing sale of surplus property at 130 Kerfoot Street (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2122-048 authorizing OSLAD grant application for Levee Park (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2122-047 for dump truck chassis and body purchase (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2122-046 accepting low bid for Par 3 Lane resurfacing at $104,985 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2122-045 for new cross lights on West Washington Street (5-0)

Fire & Police Commission Board

The Commission will review the status of candidates and discuss staffing needs for both the Fire and Police Departments. The board will also consider an amendment to Commission Rules regarding CPAT status for Fire Candidates.

• Review of Fire Department staffing needs and candidate status
• Review of Police Department staffing needs and candidate status
• Proposed amendment to Commission Rules regarding CPAT status for Fire Candidates
• Approval of minutes from the August 2, 2021 meeting

Firefighter's Pension Board

The East Peoria Firefighters Pension Board is holding a regular meeting to handle routine business, including the treasurer's report, approval of minutes and bills, and updates on legal cases. The board will also consider a resolution to transfer funds to the Firefighters Pension Investment Fund and appoint authorized individuals to request funds.

• Adopt resolution to transfer funds to Firefighters Pension Investment Fund (Exhibit A)
• Appoint authorized individuals to request funds
• Update on administrative review in Melton case
• Update on administrative review in disability case
• Semi-annual review of closed meeting minutes

The East Peoria Fire Pension Board voted unanimously to table a resolution to transfer funds to the Firefighters Pension Investment Fund until its October meeting, amid concerns about the consolidation. The board also approved pension payments totaling $739,694.80 for April through July 2021, approved prior meeting minutes, and kept closed-session minutes sealed. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved pension payments for April-July 2021 totaling $739,694.80 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from April 13, 2021 special meeting (5-0)
• Kept executive session minutes from November 2020 disability hearing closed (5-0)
• Tabled resolution to transfer funds to Firefighters Pension Investment Fund until October meeting (5-0)
• Approved Randy Hurd attending AFFI convention (5-0)

Mass Transit District Board of Trustees

The East Peoria Mass Transit District Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting to approve the minutes, the treasurer's report for July 2021, and bills totaling $28,000. The agenda also includes public participation, communications, and old/new business items.

• Approval of bills totaling $28,000.00
• Approval of treasurer's report for July 2021
• Approval of meeting minutes
• Public participation period

City Council

The East Peoria City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes paying $4,017,941.44 in bills, approving a special use permit for a short-term rental at 136 Tanglewood Lane, and several resolutions for software licensing, storm sewer repair, and intersection engineering. They will also discuss appointments and ordinances, including a subdivision plat and a street vacation.

• Payment of bills totaling $4,017,941.44
• Special use permit for short-term rental at 136 Tanglewood Lane
• Microsoft software licensing renewal
• Storm sewer slip lining near 202 Holly Drive
• Engineering contract for Camp Street/Riverside Drive intersection

The East Peoria City Council approved a consent agenda including bill payments, a special use for a short-term rental, software licensing, storm sewer work, and engineering services. They also appointed George Whitman to the Zoning Board of Appeals, accepted a subdivision plat, and adopted an ordinance vacating part of Richland Street. All votes were unanimous except for one abstention on a health insurance resolution.

• Approved consent agenda items 1-5 (5-0), including $4,017,941.44 in bills, special use for short-term rental at 136 Tanglewood Lane, Microsoft licensing renewal, storm sewer slip lining at 202 Holly Drive, and engineering contract for Camp Street/Riverside Drive study
• Appointed George Whitman to the Zoning Board of Appeals (5-0)
• Accepted subdivision plat for property off Spring Creek Road on first reading (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2122-043 on first reading for health insurance prescription drug benefit changes (4-0, Decker abstained)
• Adopted Ordinance 4585 vacating a portion of Richland Street right-of-way (5-0)

Fire & Police Commission Board

The East Peoria Fire and Police Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve prior minutes, hear public comments, and discuss staffing needs for both the Fire and Police Departments, including reviewing candidate statuses. The agenda also includes old and new business items.

• Approve minutes from July 19, 2021 meeting
• Public comments
• Staffing needs for Fire Department, including candidate status review
• Staffing needs for Police Department, including candidate status review

City Council

The East Peoria City Council is holding a public hearing on a proposed Special Service Area for the Valley View Knolls water system improvement project, then voting on a consent agenda that includes paying $1.2 million in bills, several special-use permits, and purchases of a fire engine, dump truck, and police truck. Commissioner Hill has also pulled items for discussion, including selling a city-owned condo at Eastport Marina and a short-term rental special use.

• Public hearing on Special Service Area 2021A for Valley View Knolls water system improvements
• Consent agenda: pay $1,211,573.25 in bills (Resolution 2122-039)
• Special use for outdoor storage at 250–294 Farmdale Road (Ordinance 4578)
• Buy new fire engine for $465,950 from Banner Fire Equipment (Resolution 2122-035)
• Sell city-owned condo at 701 Mariners Way, Unit 1 (Resolution 2122-036, pulled by Commissioner Hill)

The East Peoria City Council approved a consent agenda of 11 items, including paying $1,211,573.25 in bills, authorizing special uses for outdoor storage at 250-294 Farmdale Road and a houseboat short-term rental at Eastport Marina, and accepting bids for a new fire engine, dump truck, and police truck. The council also adopted a resolution to begin selling a city-owned condominium at Eastport Marina, with an appraisal of $175,000, and accepted first readings for a special use at 136 Tanglewood Lane, Microsoft software licensing renewal, a storm sewer repair, and an engineering study for Camp Street/Riverside Drive. A public hearing was held on the proposed Special Service Area 2021A for the Valley View Knolls water project, but no formal action was taken on it.

• Approved consent agenda items 1-11 by omnibus vote, including payment of $1,211,573.25 in bills and adoption of ordinances and resolutions for special uses, bids, and purchases.
• Adopted Resolution 2122-036 authorizing the sale of the city-owned condominium at Eastport Marina for no less than 80% of its $175,000 appraised value.
• Accepted first reading of Ordinance 4582 for a special use at 136 Tanglewood Lane, with a condition to add egress windows within 30 days.
• Accepted first reading of Resolution 2122-040 for Microsoft software licensing renewal with PTC Select.
• Accepted first reading of Resolution 2122-037 for a $27,051.25 storm sewer slip lining project near 202 Holly Drive.
• Accepted first reading of Resolution 2122-038 for a Phase 1 engineering study for Camp Street/Riverside Drive intersection improvements.
• Held a public hearing on the proposed Special Service Area 2021A for the Valley View Knolls water project, with no vote taken.

City Council

The East Peoria City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments on creating Special Service Area 2021A for the Valley View Knolls Water System Improvement Project. The council will consider establishing the SSA, levying a property tax of up to 2.65% of equalized assessed value for 10 years, and possibly issuing bonds. No formal action will be taken at this hearing.

• Consideration of establishing Special Service Area 2021A
• Valley View Knolls Water System Improvement Project as special service
• Levy of annual property tax up to 2.65% of equalized assessed value for 10 years
• Consideration of issuing bonds or incurring indebtedness for financing

The City Council held a public hearing on the proposed Special Service Area 2021A for the Valley View Knolls Water System Improvement Project, which would add properties to city water and spread costs over 10 years via property taxes. No formal decision was made; the council heard public comments and discussed financing, payment options, and project timing. The hearing was adjourned and the regular meeting reconvened.

• Recessed regular meeting to hold public hearing (unanimous)
• Adjourned public hearing and reconvened regular meeting (unanimous)

Fire & Police Commission Board

The East Peoria Fire and Police Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss and act on staffing needs for both the Fire and Police Departments, including reviewing candidate statuses. They will also approve a final eligibility list for probationary police officers and discuss processes for secondary police lists and firefighter testing.

• Approve minutes from June 28, 2021 meeting
• Consider staffing needs for Fire Department and status review of candidates
• Consider staffing needs for Police Department and status review of candidates
• Approve final eligibility list for Probationary Police Officer
• Discuss process for secondary police list and testing for probationary firefighter

Mass Transit District Board of Trustees

The East Peoria Mass Transit District Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting to approve the minutes, the treasurer's report for June 2021, and bills totaling $28,025. The agenda includes public participation, communications, and old/new business, but no specific items are listed under those sections.

• Approval of bills totaling $28,025.00
• Approval of treasurer's report for June 2021
• Approval of minutes

City Council

The East Peoria City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes paying $4,340,669.12 in bills, approving engineering and construction contracts, and accepting bids for various equipment. They will also consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a special use for outdoor storage on Farmdale Road, a houseboat short-term rental at Eastport Marina, and a jurisdictional transfer of Pinecrest Drive. Items not on the consent agenda will be tabled for public inspection before a vote.

• Approval of $4,340,669.12 in bills (Schedule 4)
• Engineering services contract with Midwest Engineering Associates for Flaherty & Collins project
• Construction agreement for Levee Park Phase 2 with East Peoria Community Foundation and Wm. Aupperle & Sons
• Special use for outdoor storage at 250–294 Farmdale Road
• Purchase of a new fire engine for $465,950

The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 4576, amending the city code regarding registration of vacant and foreclosed properties, with a 3-2 vote. The ordinance aims to streamline the registration process, especially for properties with multiple buildings. Commissioners Mingus and Sutherland voted no, expressing concerns about charging owners of vacant homes and government overreach. The council also approved a consent agenda with five items, including payments and contracts, and introduced several other ordinances and resolutions for future consideration.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 4576 (vacant/foreclosed property registration) by a 3-2 vote.
• Approved consent agenda items 1-5, including payment of bills ($4,340,669.12), engineering services contract, Levee Park Phase 2 construction agreement, HVAC bid, and water main installation agreement.
• Introduced Ordinance No. 4578 (special use for trailers at 250-294 Farmdale Road) on first reading.
• Introduced Ordinance No. 4579 (special use for houseboat at Eastport Marina) on first reading.
• Introduced Resolution No. 2122-033 (natural gas supply contract with Constellation Energy) on first reading.
• Introduced Ordinance No. 4580 (amending peddlers, brokers, and itinerant merchants code) on first reading.
• Introduced Resolution No. 2122-029 (purchase of replacement dump truck, $171,962) on first reading.
• Introduced Ordinance No. 4581 (jurisdictional transfer of Pinecrest Drive to IDOT) on first reading.

Fire & Police Commission Board

The East Peoria Fire and Police Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss and act on staffing needs for both the fire and police departments, including reviewing candidate statuses. The board will also approve the initial eligibility list for probationary police officers and handle routine items like minutes and public comments.

• Approve minutes from April 19, 2021 meeting
• Discuss and take action on Fire Department staffing needs and candidate status review
• Discuss and take action on Police Department staffing needs and candidate status review
• Approve initial eligibility list for probationary police officer
• Public comments period

City Council

The East Peoria City Council will hold a regular meeting to approve a consent agenda covering payments and contracts, including a $1.5 million bill schedule, software licensing, and various projects. They will also consider an ordinance on vacant and foreclosed property registration, and several resolutions for engineering and construction contracts, some of which will be tabled for public inspection.

• Resolution 2122-029: Approve payment of bills totaling $1,521,638.48
• Resolution 2122-015: Laserfiche software licensing renewal for $12,814.75
• Resolution 2122-020: UPS replacement for Public Safety Building for $16,570
• Ordinance 4576: Amend code on registration of vacant and foreclosed properties
• Resolution 2122-027: Construction agreement for Phase 2 of Levee Park Development

The East Peoria City Council approved a consent agenda covering nine items, including $1,521,638.48 in bills, software and equipment purchases, and contracts for street lighting, traffic signal maintenance, road salt, and a tornado siren replacement. Separately, the council adopted an ordinance to add costs to a Special Service Area for road improvements and advanced several resolutions for engineering, construction, and water main services.

• Approved payment of bills totaling $1,521,638.48.
• Approved Laserfiche software renewal for $12,814.75.
• Approved UPS replacement for Public Safety Building for $16,570.
• Approved electric service agreement with AEP Energy for street lighting.
• Approved EastSide Centre gutter replacement for $35,468.
• Approved purchase of 18 power distribution boxes for $11,138.40.
• Approved IDOT traffic signal maintenance agreement.
• Adopted Ordinance 4577 to fund additional SSA 2019A road improvements.

Mass Transit District Board of Trustees

The East Peoria Mass Transit District Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting to approve the minutes, the treasurer's report for May 2021, and bills totaling $29,915.57. They also received communications about PPRT payments and a TIF III share. No new business is listed.

• Approval of bills totaling $29,915.57
• Approval of treasurer's report for May 2021
• Received PPRT payments of $15,819.69 and $20,387.26
• Received TIF III 20% share of $1,110.79

City Council

The East Peoria City Council is holding a special working session to discuss drainage and storm water control. No formal action will be taken at this meeting; it is for discussion only.

• Working session on drainage and storm water control

The East Peoria City Council held a working session on June 1, 2021, to discuss drainage and storm water control issues. No formal business was conducted, and no decisions were made. The discussion covered the city's aging infrastructure, estimated $7 million in drainage issues, and funding challenges.

• No formal decisions made; working session only

City Council

The East Peoria City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine approvals, including a $3.6 million bill schedule, a special use permit, and several contracts. Commissioner Hill has removed several items for discussion, including an ordinance on driveway paving and resolutions for surplus property sale, software renewal, and various projects. The council will also consider a separation agreement for a retiring police officer and a tornado siren replacement.

• Resolution 2122-023: Approve payment of bills totaling $3,600,923.55
• Ordinance 4575: Special use for accessory building at 106 E. Faulkner Road
• Resolution 2122-013: Purchase of two 2021 Ford Explorers and one Dodge Ram 1500 for police, up to $130,000
• Resolution 2122-017: Replace ESDA tornado siren on Osage Avenue for $42,115
• Resolution 2122-016: Separation agreement for retiring police officer Christopher Hutt

The East Peoria City Council approved a consent agenda including $3,600,923.55 in bills, a special use for an accessory building at 106 E. Faulkner Road, yard maintenance and window replacement contracts, the 2021 street maintenance program, a well rehabilitation project, and up to $130,000 for three new police vehicles. The council also adopted an ordinance amending driveway paving requirements and a resolution to begin selling city-owned surplus property at 137 Spring Street. Several other resolutions were introduced for future approval, including software licensing, power supply replacement, and a separation agreement for a retiring police officer.

• Approved consent agenda including $3,600,923.55 in bills (4-0)
• Approved special use for accessory building at 106 E. Faulkner Road (4-0)
• Approved $27,950 window replacement bid from Doerr Siding and Remodeling (4-0)
• Approved 2021 street maintenance program contracts (4-0)
• Approved up to $130,000 for three police vehicles and equipment (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 4567 amending driveway paving requirements (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2122-024 to sell surplus property at 137 Spring Street (4-0)
• Approved separation agreement for retiring Officer Christopher Hutt totaling $50,637.59 (4-0)

City Council

The East Peoria City Council will consider a consent agenda including payment of $1,120,890.47 in bills, several equipment purchases, and a water service transition. They will also discuss a special use permit, driveway paving ordinance, and a special service area for water improvements.

• Payment of $1,120,890.47 in bills
• Special use for accessory building at 106 E. Faulkner Road
• Ordinance amending driveway paving regulations
• Purchase of two Ford Explorers and one Dodge Ram for police (up to $130,000)
• Creation of special service area for Valley View water improvements

The East Peoria City Council approved a consent agenda including $1,120,890.47 in bills, a downtown overlay district name change, and several equipment purchases. It also adopted a resolution transferring Valley View Knolls water service to the city and creating a special service area to fund water system improvements. Street maintenance contracts for sealcoating and related work were approved, along with a yard maintenance contract and police vehicle purchases. A driveway paving ordinance was advanced on first reading with a 4-1 vote.

• Approved $1,120,890.47 in bills (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance renaming downtown overlay district (unanimous)
• Approved $10,246.65 generator maintenance agreement with Cummins Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $10,900 asphalt hopper box purchase (unanimous)
• Approved $63,930.40 wastewater plant wall repair (unanimous)
• Approved $58,232 skid steer loader purchase (unanimous)
• Approved $191,018 sewer camera truck purchase (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution transferring Valley View Knolls water service to city (unanimous)

Mass Transit District Board of Trustees

The East Peoria Mass Transit District Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, the treasurer's report for April 2021, and bills totaling $28,000. The board will also consider a new business item: consenting to let the City extend the West Washington Street TIF district.

• Approval of minutes
• Approval of treasurer's report for April 2021
• Approval of bills totaling $28,000.00
• Consent to let the City extend the West Washington Street TIF district

City Council

The City Council will review several ordinances on second reading regarding special uses for a car dealership, an accessory building, and outdoor storage. The meeting also includes discussions on municipal service agreements, water service transfers, and various infrastructure repair and equipment purchases.

• Approval of bills totaling $1,896,126.46
• Special use for a used car dealership at 2125 East Washington Street
• Purchase of a new sewer camera truck and video equipment for $191,018
• Purchase of a new skid steer loader for $58,232
• Agreement with Susteen LLC for police forensic equipment and training

The East Peoria City Council unanimously approved a consent agenda containing five items: special use permits for a used car dealership at 2125 E. Washington St., an accessory building at 2101 Cole St., and outdoor storage at 1343 E. Washington St.; an amendment to city code on peddlers and itinerant merchants; and a resolution authorizing a police department purchase of mobile forensic equipment from Susteen LLC. The council also approved a claims schedule totaling $1,896,350.54 and introduced several resolutions on first reading, including a storm water pump generator maintenance agreement with Cummins Inc. for $10,246.65, an asphalt hopper box purchase for $10,900, a water service transition agreement with Valley View Knolls Water Company, a wall repair at Wastewater Treatment Plant 3 for $63,930.40, a skid steer loader purchase for $58,232, and a sewer camera truck purchase for $191,018.

• Adopted consent agenda items 2-6 (unanimous)
• Approved claims schedule totaling $1,896,350.54 (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 4573 renaming Downtown Overlay District (first reading)
• Introduced Resolution 2122-002 for storm water pump generator maintenance with Cummins Inc. ($10,246.65)
• Introduced Resolution 2122-001 for asphalt hopper box purchase ($10,900)
• Introduced Resolution 2122-003 for water service transition with Valley View Knolls Water Company
• Introduced Resolution 2122-004 for wastewater plant wall repair ($63,930.40)
• Introduced Resolution 2122-005 for skid steer loader purchase ($58,232)

City Council

The East Peoria City Council will hold its regular meeting on April 20, 2021, with a consent agenda covering routine payments, alley vacation, subdivision plat approval, right-of-way dedication, and several construction contracts. The council will also consider the annual appropriation ordinance and working cash budget for FY2021-22, along with special use permits for a used car dealership and other properties, and updates to city codes on driveways and peddlers.

• Approve $2,475,646.44 in bills (Schedule 23)
• Vacate alley in 600 block of South Main Street (Ordinance 4558)
• Approve FY2021-22 appropriation ordinance and working cash budget
• Special use for used car dealership at 2125 East Washington Street
• Contract with Susteen LLC for police mobile forensic equipment

The East Peoria City Council unanimously adopted the annual appropriation ordinance for FY2021-22 totaling $113 million, along with the working cash budget. The council also approved a consent agenda covering payments, subdivision plats, and various construction projects, and tabled a driveway paving ordinance pending clarification.

• Adopted FY2021-22 annual appropriation ordinance of $113 million (5-0)
• Adopted FY2021-22 working cash budget (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $2,475,646.44 in bills and multiple construction contracts (5-0)
• Approved sale of excess city property at 118 Loren Street for $3,200 (5-0)
• Approved 3.5% salary increase for non-union employees (3-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved renewal of group health insurance reinsurance with 6.5% cost increase (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Tabled driveway paving ordinance (Ordinance 4567) pending language clarification (5-0)
• Approved appointments and reappointments to boards and commissions (4-0, 1 abstention)

Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees

The East Peoria Police Pension Fund Board is holding a regular meeting to review financial reports, including the treasurer's report, bank balances, and investment updates. They will also approve prior meeting minutes, discuss 2021 meeting dates, and elect new officers.

• Approval of minutes from January 21, 2021 meeting
• Treasurer's report by Jeff Becker
• Bank balance report by Busey Bank
• Investment report by Benjamin F. Edwards and Commerce Bank
• Election of new officers

Firefighter's Pension Board

The East Peoria Firefighters Pension Fund board is holding its regular meeting, with routine items like the treasurer's report, approval of minutes, and bills. Notable actions include a semi-annual review of closed meeting minutes, approval of a decision in the Melton case, and updates on a disability case administrative review, a FOIA request, a retiree election, fund consolidation, and a former member's withdrawal of funds.

• Approval of decision and order in Melton case
• Administrative review filed in disability case
• FOIA request
• Retiree election
• Update on consolidation fund and former member withdrawal of funds

The East Peoria Firefighter's Pension Board approved routine items including pension payments for February and March 2021, the fiduciary liability insurance renewal invoice, and a $8,092.08 withdrawal by former firefighter Dan Veatch. The board also voted to keep executive session minutes from a November 2020 disability hearing closed and accepted the financial report showing a record fund value of $31,116,889. No substantive policy decisions were made; all votes were unanimous 5-0.

• Approved pension payments for Feb and Mar 2021, $179,959.37 each (5-0)
• Approved minutes from Feb 11, 2021 special meeting (5-0)
• Kept executive session minutes from Nov 2020 disability hearing closed (5-0)
• Approved fiduciary liability insurance renewal invoice once received (5-0)
• Approved $8,092.08 withdrawal for former firefighter Dan Veatch (5-0)
• Accepted and filed financial report (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Mass Transit District Board of Trustees

The East Peoria Mass Transit District Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including approving the minutes, the treasurer's report for March 2021, and bills totaling $28,000. The board also received a Public Transportation Fund (PPRT) check for $3,385.66. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Approval of bills totaling $28,000
• Approval of treasurer's report for March 2021
• Received PPRT check for $3,385.66

City Council

The East Peoria City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed annual appropriation ordinance and working cash budget for fiscal year May 1, 2021 to April 30, 2022. The council will also consider a consent agenda including payments, zoning changes, and road projects, and will table several ordinances and resolutions for public inspection, including the budget, subdivision plats, and employee benefits.

• Public hearing on FY2021-22 budget and appropriation ordinance
• Consent agenda includes payment of bills totaling $2,821,669.45
• Second reading of ordinances on short-term rentals (617 Fondulac Drive) and rezoning at 105 Sanford Street
• Resolution allocating $875,000 in Motor Fuel Tax funds for street maintenance
• Contract with Tazewell County Asphalt Co. for $43,660 parking lot overlay

The City Council held a public hearing and then approved the annual appropriation ordinance and working cash budget for fiscal year 2021-2022 on first reading, with a second reading to follow. The council also adopted a consent agenda including a short-term rental ordinance, a special use permit, a zoning change, and several resolutions for street maintenance and infrastructure projects. Additionally, the council approved a 3.5% salary increase for non-union employees and adopted an ordinance amending sick leave provisions.

• Adopted consent agenda including $2,821,669.45 in bills (5-0)
• Adopted short-term rental ordinance (5-0)
• Approved special use for short-term rental at 617 Fondulac Dr (5-0)
• Rezoned 105 Sanford St from M-3 to R-4 (5-0)
• Allocated $875,000 for 2021 Street Maintenance Program (5-0)
• Approved IDOT Route 116 improvement agreement (5-0)
• Approved 3.5% salary increase for non-union employees (3-0, 2 abstentions)
• Adopted sick leave ordinance (3-0, 2 abstentions)

City Council

The East Peoria City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed Annual Appropriation Ordinance (No. 4562) and the Working Cash Budget for fiscal year May 1, 2021 to April 30, 2022. The hearing is for public input only; no final decisions are scheduled.

• Public hearing on Annual Appropriation Ordinance No. 4562 for FY 2021-2022
• Resolution 2021-127 to approve the Working Cash Budget for FY 2021-2022
• Written and oral public comments accepted on the proposed budget

The City Council held a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed Annual Appropriation Ordinance and Working Cash Budget for FY May 1, 2021 to April 30, 2022. No public comments were made. The council will vote on the budget at the regular meeting, with a second reading on April 20, 2021.

• Recessed regular meeting to hold public hearing (unanimous)
• Adjourned public hearing and reconvened regular meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The East Peoria Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a petition by Charles Wanner to subdivide property off Oakwood Road, and will also discuss the Washington Street Corridor project. The meeting includes approval of minutes from the previous meeting and an opportunity for citizens to address the commission on non-agenda items.

• Public hearing on Case 21-03-02: Plat of Survey to subdivide property off Oakwood Road (PINs 01-01-24-304-001, 01-01-24-304-013, 01-01-24-305-007)
• Discussion of Washington Street Corridor from Main St. to I-74
• Approval of minutes from February 22, 2021 meeting

City Council

The East Peoria City Council is holding a special working session to discuss the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget, including revenue summaries, capital expenditures, and budget deliberations. No formal action will be taken at this meeting.

• Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget planning discussion
• Summary of revenues
• Capital expenditures
• City Council budget deliberations

The City Council held a working session on the FY2020-21 budget, with no formal votes taken. The city is down $4.125 million year-to-date due to COVID-19, with gaming revenue expected to halve. Proposed capital expenditures include police and fire radios, a plow truck, and street work, but some may be deferred if hotel-motel and gaming taxes don't recover. Recycling may be brought back at an estimated cost of $329,000, pending cost analysis.

• Adjourned the working session at 4:51 P.M. (motion carried unanimously).
• No formal decisions were made; the meeting was for budget discussion only.
• Discussed FY2020-21 budget, including revenue shortfalls and capital expenditures.
• Proposed capital expenditures include police cars, radios, Taser replacements, fire and public works radios, a plow truck, and street work.
• Recycling program may be reinstated, with estimated costs of $329,000, pending cost analysis.
• Cleanup week is tentatively set for fall, with estimated costs of $50,000-$60,000.
• City expects $2,790,000 from the American Rescue Plan, to be allocated later.

City Council

The City Council will review several ordinances regarding zoning for a boutique hotel and short-term rentals. The meeting also includes discussions on allocating $875,000 for street maintenance and scheduling a public hearing for the upcoming fiscal year budget.

• Allocation of $875,000 in Motor Fuel Tax funds for the 2021 Street Maintenance Program
• Approval of $1,678,065.57 for a schedule of bills
• Proposal from Illinois Civil Contractors, Inc. for $20,100 for EastSide Centre stormwater drainage
• Special use permit for a boutique hotel at 2020 Cole Street
• Zoning change for 105 Sanford Street from manufacturing to residential district

The East Peoria City Council approved a special use permit for a boutique hotel at 2020 Cole Street, adopted an amended downtown overlay district, and approved several resolutions including $875,000 for street maintenance and agreements for retiring employees. The council also introduced ordinances on short-term rentals and a rezoning for first reading.

• Approved special use for boutique hotel at 2020 Cole Street (5-0)
• Adopted second amendment to downtown overlay district, renaming it East Peoria Levee Overlay District (5-0)
• Approved $1,678,065.57 in bills (5-0)
• Approved $20,100 stormwater drainage project at EastSide Centre (5-0)
• Approved $875,000 Motor Fuel Tax allocation for 2021 Street Maintenance Program (5-0)
• Authorized City Attorney to intervene in Kroger property tax appeal (5-0)
• Approved separation agreements for three retiring employees (5-0)
• Set public hearing for FY2021-22 budget for April 6, 2021 (5-0)

City Council

This agenda is a notice that the special working session of the East Peoria City Council scheduled for March 9, 2021 has been cancelled. The meeting is rescheduled for March 16, 2021 at 4:00 PM, with a new notice and agenda to be sent in advance. No other business is listed.

• Special working session cancelled
• Rescheduled to March 16, 2021 at 4:00 PM
• Location: Council Chambers, Civic Complex, 401 West Washington Street

Mass Transit District Board of Trustees

The East Peoria Mass Transit District Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine administrative items, including approval of minutes, the treasurer's report for February 2021, and payment of bills totaling $29,715.57. No substantive policy decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of bills totaling $29,715.57
• Approval of treasurer's report for February 2021
• Approval of minutes from previous meeting
• Public participation period

City Council

The East Peoria City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine approvals, including payments, special use permits, and equipment purchases. Several items are pulled for separate discussion, including a boutique hotel special use, a management services renewal, and a stormwater drainage project.

• Payment of bills totaling $1,633,778.21
• Special use for accessory building at 1224 Centennial Drive
• Special use for tree farming off Brenyn Court
• Purchase of 5 police laptops for $17,421.90
• Purchase of 30 SCBA air cylinders for $29,250

The East Peoria City Council approved a renewal agreement with ProChamps for the Vacant and Foreclosed Property Registration Program by a 3-2 vote, with Commissioners Mingus and Sutherland dissenting. The council also adopted an 11-item consent agenda, including a community revitalization plan, police equipment purchases, and a liquor license amendment. Ordinance 4553 was pulled from the agenda for further consideration.

• Approved ProChamps renewal agreement for vacant property registration (3-2)
• Adopted consent agenda with 11 items, including $1,633,778.21 in bills (5-0)
• Adopted Community Revitalization Plan (5-0)
• Approved $17,421.90 for five police detective laptops (5-0)
• Approved $20,000 payment to Fon du Lac Park District for security (5-0)
• Approved $29,250 for 30 SCBA air cylinders (5-0)
• Approved purchase of four Ford Explorers from Missouri Highway Patrol (5-0)
• Tabled Ordinance 4553 for further consideration

City Council

The East Peoria City Council is holding a special working session to discuss the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 city budget, covering departments such as the EastPort Marina, Public Works, Police, Fire and ESDA, and more. No formal action will be taken at this meeting; it is for discussion only.

• Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget planning discussion
• EastPort Marina budget review
• Public Works budget review
• Police and Fire/ESDA budget reviews
• EastSide Centre and Tourism budget review

The City Council held a working session to review departmental budget proposals for Fiscal Year 2020-2021, with no formal votes taken. Departments presented proposed increases, including a 3.5% wage increase for Public Works, higher engineering fees, and increased training costs for Fire and Police. The Council discussed revenue shortfalls of $5.3 million and plans to continue budget discussions in two weeks.

• No formal decisions were made; the session was for budget review only.
• Public Works proposed a 3.5% wage increase and higher overtime for emergency services.
• Street Department proposed a 147% increase in engineering fees for bridges and NPDES.
• Water and Sewer proposed increases for wages, repairs, and sludge processing.
• Tourism and Special Events proposed increased expenses for EastSide Centre operations.
• Planning and Development proposed increased travel and training expenses.
• Buildings and Inspections proposed increased permit and inspection fees.
• Fire and Police proposed increased training and equipment costs.

Planning Commission

The East Peoria Planning Commission will meet to review and recommend action on the Second Amendment to the Downtown Overlay District Plan. They will also discuss a moratorium on development along East Washington Street from Main Street to I-74, which will become a formal action item at a future meeting.

• Review of Second Amendment to East Peoria Downtown Overlay District Plan
• Discussion of development moratorium on East Washington Street corridor (Main Street to I-74)

City Council

The East Peoria City Council will hold a regular meeting with votes on consent agenda items including bill payments, contracts, and purchases. Several ordinances and resolutions will be introduced for public inspection, covering special use permits, a revitalization plan, and equipment purchases.

• Payment of bills totaling $1,637,267.01
• Purchase of ambulance from Washington Fire Department for $10,000
• Special use for boutique hotel at 2020 Cole Street
• Purchase of 30 SCBA air cylinders for $29,250
• Payment of $20,000 to Fon du Lac Park District for security

The East Peoria City Council approved the renewal agreement with ProChamps for the Vacant and Foreclosed Property Registration Program by a 3-2 vote, with Commissioners Mingus and Sutherland voting no. The council also adopted a consent agenda approving payments, agreements, and purchases, and advanced several ordinances and resolutions, including a special use for a boutique hotel at 2020 Cole Street. The meeting was otherwise routine, with no other substantive decisions made.

• Approved ProChamps vacant property registration renewal (3-2)
• Adopted consent agenda: bills, code enforcement, marina management, ambulance purchase, fire dept. property sale (5-0)
• Advanced special use for boutique hotel at 2020 Cole Street to second reading (5-0)
• Advanced special use for tree farming off Brenyn Court to second reading (5-0)
• Adopted COVID-19 health plan amendment (4-0, Decker abstained)
• Approved $17,421.90 for police detective laptops (5-0)
• Approved $20,000 payment to Fon du Lac Park District for security (5-0)
• Approved $29,250 for 30 SCBA air cylinders (5-0)

Fire & Police Commission Board

The East Peoria Fire and Police Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss and take action on staffing needs for both the Fire and Police Departments, including reviewing the status of candidates. The agenda also includes approving minutes from a prior meeting, public comments, and other communications from the departments.

• Approve minutes from December 4, 2020 meeting
• Consider staffing needs for Fire Department, including candidate status review
• Consider staffing needs for Police Department, including candidate status review
• Public comments and other communications from Police and Fire Departments

Firefighter's Pension Board

The East Peoria Firefighters Pension Board is holding a special meeting to handle routine matters and act on a disability claim. The board will vote on adopting and publishing a written decision in the disability claim for Lt. Charles Melton, and will receive and file transcripts from a November disability hearing. Routine items include the treasurer's report, approval of bills and pension payments, and approval of August meeting minutes.

• Motion to adopt and publish written decision in disability claim for Lt. Charles Melton
• Receive and file transcripts from November Disability Hearing
• Approval of bills and pension payments for October, November, December, January
• Financial update by investment advisor Pat Donnelly

The board voted 3-2 to adopt and publish the Written Decision and Order in the disability claim for Lt. Charles Melton, with members Becker and Knapp dissenting. The board also approved pension payments for October 2020 through January 2021, moved $400,000 to the bond manager, and approved legal fees. No treasurer's report was given as the actuary was absent.

• Adopted Written Decision and Order in Lt. Melton disability claim (3-2)
• Approved pension payments for Oct and Nov 2020, $170,808.48 each (5-0)
• Approved pension payment for Dec 2020, $1,762,65.24 (5-0)
• Approved pension payment for Jan 2021, $179,959.37 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from Aug 11, 2020 meeting (5-0)
• Moved $400,000 to bond manager (5-0)
• Approved legal services payment of $6,930.04 to Reimer & Dobrolvoney (5-0)

Mass Transit District Board of Trustees

The East Peoria Mass Transit District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, the treasurer's report for January 2020, and bills totaling $28,000. They also received a PPRT check for $9,370.83. No other substantive items are listed.

• Approval of bills totaling $28,000
• Received PPRT check for $9,370.83
• Approval of treasurer's report for January 2020

City Council

The East Peoria City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes paying $2,523,751.54 in bills, renewing cybersecurity insurance, upgrading the Festival Building security cameras, buying a Ford Transit van, replacing HVAC units at Eastside Centre, installing dilemma detection devices at Route 116 intersections, purchasing new tasers for police, and selling surplus property. They will also consider several items removed from the consent agenda, including ground leases for billboards, tax abatements, special use permits, a code enforcement hearing officer agreement, a marina management contract, a wastewater treatment change order, buying an ambulance, selling fire department property, and adding a firefighter position.

• Payment of bills totaling $2,523,751.54
• Purchase of new Taser equipment for police (Ordinance 4545)
• Special use for used car dealership at 2354 Washington Road
• Special use for oversized accessory building at 2910 Meadow Avenue
• Purchase of 2007 Ford F350 ambulance from Washington Fire Dept for $10,000

City Council

The East Peoria City Council will vote on a consent agenda covering payments, a union agreement, and equipment purchases, plus several ordinances and resolutions. Items include approving a $2.2 million bill schedule, a Teamsters contract, and buying AEDs and cardiac monitors. The council will also consider special use permits for off-premises signs and other routine matters.

• Payment of bills totaling $2,215,415.24
• Agreement with Teamsters Local 627 for 2021-2022
• Purchase of AEDs and cardiac monitors for $106,282.57
• Special use permits for off-premises signs at Clock Tower Drive and Bass Pro Drive
• Appointment of Rich Brodrick as Chief of Police

The East Peoria City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, including payments, a Teamsters agreement, and equipment purchases. It adopted ordinances allowing two new off-premises signs with Adams Outdoor Advertising, including 20-year ground leases. The council also appointed Richard Brodrick as Chief of Police and David Horn as Deputy Chief, and modified the residency requirement for city employees, with Commissioner Hill voting against.

• Approved consent agenda items 1-5, including $2,215,415.24 in bills (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 4541 allowing two additional off-premises signs (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinances 4542 and 4543 for special uses at Clock Tower Drive/West Camp Street and Bass Pro Drive (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 4544 approving 20-year ground leases with Adams Outdoor Advertising (5-0)
• Appointed Richard Brodrick as Chief of Police, effective Jan 20, 2021, salary $122,511.77 (5-0)
• Appointed David Horn as Deputy Chief of Police, effective Jan 20, 2021, salary $112,039.41 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 4546 modifying residency requirement for city employees (4-1, Hill dissenting)
• Approved resolutions for surplus property sale, tax abatement, cyber insurance, security upgrades, vehicle purchase, HVAC replacement, and traffic signal devices (all 5-0)

Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees

The East Peoria Police Pension Fund Board is holding its regular meeting to approve minutes, review financial and investment reports, consider a trustee liability insurance renewal, and discuss the ongoing legal case City of East Peoria v. EPPPF. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from October 20, 2020 meeting
• Treasurer's report and bank balance review
• Investment report from Benjamin F. Edwards and Commerce Bank
• Renewal application for trustee liability insurance with Ullico
• Discussion of City of East Peoria v. EPPPF lawsuit

Firefighter's Pension Board

The regular meeting of the East Peoria Firefighter's Pension Fund scheduled for January 12, 2021 has been cancelled. No business items are listed for this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

Mass Transit District Board of Trustees

The East Peoria Mass Transit District Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting with routine administrative items: approving minutes, the treasurer's report for December 2020, and bills totaling $28,000. The board also received a PPRT check for $1,970.33. No new business or old business is listed.

• Approval of bills totaling $28,000
• Approval of treasurer's report for December 2020
• Received PPRT check for $1,970.33
• Approval of minutes from previous meeting

City Council

The East Peoria City Council is holding a regular meeting with several action items, including a consent agenda covering payments and second readings of ordinances and resolutions. Notable items include a $68.5 million loan for sewer upgrades, a moratorium on development along East Washington Street, and a labor agreement with Teamsters Local 627. The meeting also includes public comment and possible executive session.

• Consent agenda includes $3,832,643.79 in bills (Schedule 16)
• Ordinance 4537: borrow up to $68,500,000 for sanitary sewer upgrade
• Resolution 2021-083: moratorium on development along East Washington Street corridor
• Resolution 2021-084: agreement with Teamsters Local 627 (2021-2022)
• Ordinance 4539: prohibit tobacco and e-cigarettes under 21 on school property