West Central Reporter

City of Pittsfield City Council met April 16.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Pittsfield, Pike County, Illinois, was held on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting was held in the Council Room at the Pittsfield City all at 215 N Monroe Street. The following officers were present: Mayor Gary Mendenhall, City Clerk Ann Moffit, and Alderman Kevin Ketchum, Bill Grimsley, Paul Lennon, Chris Little, Beth White, and Robert Wilson. Robert Ritchart and Kevin Wombles were absent.

Alderman Ketchum moved to approve the April 02, 2024, city council minutes.

Alderman White seconded the motion.

Roll Call: Yea: Ketchum, Grimsley, Lennon, Little, White, Wilson, (6)

Nay: NONE (0)

Present: NONE (0)

The motion carried.

Mayor’s Announcements:

Mayor Mendenhall went over the Make My Move agreement again and stated the benefit and financial gain to a community based on a household with a family income of $100,000. We have had several applications and we have made an offer to a prospective mover.

Mayor Mendenhall stated that the Passport to Pittsfield was progressing and we would like to have email addresses and dates of events that business will have in the upcoming year.

Mayor Mendenhall presented a City of Pittsfield Proclamation at the CASA Child Abuse Prevention event, proclaiming April as Child Abuse awareness month.

The Kid’s Trout fishing event at King Park Lagoon was a hit.

Mayor Mendenhall has worked with Legends Holdings LLC in regards to the TIF application process. Ongoing meetings have occurred in reference to Tax Levy and Budget.

Mayor Mendenhall read a thank you note, from a resident, that was received giving a “big shout out” to Eric, Shane and Cody in the Gas Department.

Alderwoman White moved to approve the March 2024 Monthly Treasurer’s Report. Alderman Grimsley seconded the motion.

Roll Call: Yea: Ketchum, Grimsley, Lennon, Little, White, Wilson, (6)

Nay: NONE (0)

Present: NONE (0)

The motion carried.

Public Safety Committee did not have a quorum and did not meet.

Alderman Ketchum advised that the Ordinance Committee met and reviewed and approved the brush yard ordinance, liquor ordinance, Trux Amended TIF redevelopment Agreement.

Alderwoman White moved to approve Resolution 2024-05 A Resolution Approving the Sale of Real Estate Between the City of Pittsfield and Legends Holdings, LLC

Alderman Ketchum seconded the motion.

Roll Call: Yea: Ketchum, Grimsley, Lennon, Little, White, Wilson, (6)

Nay: NONE (0)

Present: NONE (0)

The motion carried.

Alderman Lennon moved to approve Resolution 2024-06 A Resolution Approving the Sale of Real Estate Between the City of Pittsfield to Gary and Diane Edmonds.

Alderman Ketchum seconded the motion.

Roll Call: Yea: Ketchum, Grimsley, Lennon, Little, White, Wilson, (6)

Nay: NONE (0)

Present: NONE (0)

The motion carried.

Alderman Ketchum moved to approve Ordinance No. 1729, An Ordinance Amending Title IX (General Regulations) of the City of Pittsfield Code by adding a New Chapter 101 (Brush Yard Permit) on its first reading, by title only.

Alderwoman White seconded the motion.

Roll Call: Yea: Ketchum, Grimsley, Lennon, Little, White, Wilson, (6)

Nay: NONE (0)

Present: NONE (0)

The motion carried.

Alderwoman White moved to suspend the rules and have the second reading of Ordinance No. 1729, An Ordinance Amending Title IX (General Regulations) of the City of Pittsfield Code by adding a New Chapter 101 (Brush Yard Permit) by title only.

Alderman Lennon seconded the motion.

Roll Call: Yea: Ketchum, Grimsley, Lennon, Little, White, Wilson, (6)

Nay: NONE (0)

Present: NONE (0)

The motion carried.

Alderwoman White moved to approve Ordinance No. 1729, An Ordinance Amending Title IX (General Regulations) of the City of Pittsfield Code by adding a New Chapter 101 (Brush Yard Permit) on its second reading, by title only.

Alderman Ketchum seconded the motion.

Roll Call: Yea: Ketchum, Grimsley, Lennon, Little, White, Wilson, (6)

Nay: NONE (0)

Present: NONE (0)

The motion carried.

Alderman Lennon moved to approve Ordinance No. 1730, An Ordinance Amending Title XI (Business Regulations) of the City of Pittsfield Code by adopting a revised Chapter 110 (Liquor License Ordinance) on its first reading, by title only.

Alderman Ketchum seconded the motion.

Roll Call: Yea: Ketchum, Grimsley, Lennon, Little, White, Wilson, (6)

Nay: NONE (0)

Present: NONE (0)

The motion carried.

Alderwoman White moved to suspend the rules and have the second reading of Ordinance No. 1730, An Ordinance Amending Title XI (Business Regulations) of the City of Pittsfield Code by adopting a revised Chapter 110 (Liquor License Ordinance), by title only.

Alderman Lennon seconded the motion.

Roll Call: Yea: Ketchum, Grimsley, Lennon, Little, White, Wilson, (6)

Nay: NONE (0)

Present: NONE (0)

The motion carried.

Alderwoman White moved to approve Ordinance No1730, An Ordinance Amending Title XI (Business Regulations) of the City of Pittsfield Code by adopting a revised Chapter 110 (Liquor License Ordinance) on its second reading, by title only.

Alderman Wilson seconded the motion.

Roll Call: Yea: Ketchum, Grimsley, Lennon, Little, White, Wilson, (6)

Nay: NONE (0)

Present: NONE (0)

The motion carried.

Alderwoman White moved to approve Ordinance No. 1731, An Ordinance Approving and Authorizing the Execution of the First Amendment to Terminate a Redevelopment Agreement on its first reading, by title only.

Alderman Ketchum seconded the motion.

Roll Call: Yea: Ketchum, Grimsley, Lennon, Little, White, Wilson, (6)

Nay: NONE (0)

Present: NONE (0)

The motion carried.

Alderwoman White moved to suspend the rules and have the second reading of Ordinance No. 1731, An Ordinance Approving and Authorizing the Execution of the First Amendment to Terminate a Redevelopment Agreement by title only.

Alderman Ketchum seconded the motion.

Roll Call: Yea: Ketchum, Grimsley, Lennon, Little, White, Wilson, (6)

Nay: NONE (0)

Present: NONE (0)

The motion carried.

Alderwoman White moved to approve Ordinance No. 1731, An Ordinance Approving and Authorizing the Execution of the First Amendment to Terminate a Redevelopment Agreement on its second reading, by title only.

Alderman Ketchum seconded the motion.

Roll Call: Yea: Ketchum, Grimsley, Lennon, Little, White, Wilson, (6)

Nay: NONE (0)

Present: NONE (0)

The motion carried.

Mayor Mendenhall advised that the Street and Alley Committee met and learned from Street and Alley Superintendent Todd Scranton that Alley repair will being soon. A new flashing stop sign has been placed at the north intersection of Jefferson and Memorial.

Alderwoman White advised that the Finance Committee met today and took action on the copier lease agreement, approved City Clerk Moffit to move forward with integrated utility billing and accounting software with Frey Software, approved the 2024 Wage Report, and approved funding requests from various organizations for the new budget year, and discussed budget matters and Tax Levy. Alderwoman White called a Finance Committee meeting for May 2, 2024 at 3:30 pm.

Alderman Little moved to approve the 2024 Wage Report

Alderwoman White seconded the motion.

Roll Call: Yea: Ketchum, Grimsley, Lennon, Little, White, Wilson, (6)

Nay: NONE (0)

Present: NONE (0)

The motion carried.

Garden Tractor Track Repair – tabled

Alderman Lennon moved to approve the road use agreement with Prairie Power Inc. with Conroy Street being added as an approved use street and a traffic control penalty being $25,000.

Roll Call: Yea: Ketchum, Grimsley, Lennon, Little, White (5)

Nay: NONE (0)

Present: Wilson (1)

The motion carried.

Alderman Ketchum moved to accept the proposal from Watts for the copier lease for the Fire Department, Police Department, Public Works Building and City Hall.

Alderwoman White seconded the motion.

Roll Call: Yea: Ketchum, Grimsley, Lennon, Little, White, Wilson, (6)

Nay: NONE (0)

Present: NONE (0)

The motion carried.

Hometown Consulting – tabled

Mayor Mendenhall advised that Chief White secured a final quote as requested by council. The cost of the truck is $668,793.68.

Alderman Lennon moved to approve Resolution 2024-04, A Resolution of the City of Pittsfield Adopting Restrictive Covenants for Industrial Park West and Updating Restrictive Covenants for Industrial Park East.

Alderman Ketchum seconded the motion.

Roll Call: Yea: Ketchum, Grimsley, Lennon, Little, White, Wilson, (6)

Nay: NONE (0)

Present: NONE (0)

The motion carried.

Alderman Ketchum moved to approve the request of Farmers State Bank to temporarily close the alley north of Farmers State Bank May 1 – 3, 2024.

Alderman Grimsley seconded the motion.

Roll Call: Yea: Ketchum, Grimsley, Lennon, Little, White, Wilson, (6)

Nay: NONE (0)

Present: NONE (0)

The motion carried.

Alderman Little moved to approve the agreement with Rent Fun for an 8 unit Kayak and paddle board rental unit in the amount of $29,000.00

Alderman Lennon seconded he motion.

Roll Call: Yea: Ketchum, Grimsley, Lennon, Little, White, Wilson, (6)

Nay: NONE (0)

Present: NONE (0)

The motion carried.

Public Works Director Tom Reinhardt asked that the council review the permitted uses in B-3 for consideration of adding Taxidermy as a permitted use. Ordinance Committee will review.

Alderwoman White moved to pay bills as stated by City Clerk.

Alderman Grimsley seconded the motion.

Roll Call: Yea: Ketchum, Grimsley, Lennon, Little, White, Wilson, (6)

Nay: NONE (0)

Present: NONE (0)

The motion carried.

New Business:

Mayor Mendenhall reminded everyone to renew your neighborhood vehicle stickers for golf carts as well as side by sides.

Alderman Lennon would like to see the Kayak Launch increase to accommodate larger Kayaks.

Alderman Ketchum stated that the Park Board met and the Ty Rylander foundation will be making a donation for use on 0-4 age playground equipment at Lowry Park.

City Clerk Moffit noted that she had been asked about the cost of a new Code Book. The cost is $100. Alderman Grimsley and Alderman Ketchum requested a book.

Public Works Director Tom Reinhardt stated he would be meeting with Prairie Power Inc in reference to the Road Use Agreement. Brush pick up has resumed and will be the first Mondays of the month. Ron Springer has been hired as Park Ranger. Chips have been placed on Cherry Street and 365th Street .

Alderwoman Whtie moved to adjourn this meeting at 6:48 p.m.

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