REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TAMPICO
December 12, 2023 7:00 PM
Reagan Community Center
Mayor Bruce Peltier called the Regular Meeting of the Tampico Village Council to order at 7:00PM.
Commissioners Sherry Coleman, Susan Dean, Jim Coleman and Tammy Kendell were present. Chief Strike and Village Public Works Superintendent, Tyler Chriest, were also present. Village Clerk, Jamie McIntire, was present and recorded the written and audio minutes.
Mayor Peltier led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Minutes of the November 21, 2023 Regular Meeting were approved as presented.
Reports of Village Officials
Chief Strike gave the Mayor and Council his gas usage from the last Casey’s invoice as requested. He also provided upcoming schedules.
Superintendent Chriest advised that he spoke with FS about the possible fuel barrel. As of today, their cost for fuel is $3.20 a gallon and Casey’s is currently $3.29 a gallon. FS would have no delivery fee if the Village received a few hundred gallons. There would also be no fee for the meter or the pump. There is also no cost for the tank if the fuel comes from FS. There is a base fee which includes an environmental fee, a federal motor fuel tax fee, a state sales tax fee, and a state motor fuel tax fee but that’s all included in the $3.20 a gallon price. Chriest advised that if the Village does acquire the fuel tank, he would like to outsource the work for the wiring, but it should be a minimal cost. Commissioner J. Coleman asked how big of a tank would be needed. Chriest replied that a 500-gallon tank would probably work well. Commissioner Dean asked how billing would work. Chriest replied that he assumes they’ll bill the Village every time it’s filled, like how they do it now with the diesel. Clerk McIntire advised that they mail the Village their invoice after filling. Commissioner Kendell said I say if you guys want the tank, get the tank. Dean said it would be nice for them to have it for times when Casey’s is closed. Kendell said she has a sheet that she can send to Clerk McIntire for how they log the usage between public works and the police department. Chriest said currently it would be a savings of $0.09 and he’s willing to call and get everything set up. Chriest advised that it can be set up as a month-to-month basis or have a contract, but that would be up to the Mayor and Council. Kendell said it’s a gamble on if a contract would work in our favor because the Village would be locked in on that current price if there was a contract. Chriest said maybe we can try it for a year and see how it goes. Clerk McIntire asked what happens if it doesn’t work out and they would rather just use Casey’s. Kendell said you would just call them, and they would come pick it up. Clerk McIntire said the Village could keep our Casey’s cards and just use them from time to time as a backup. Kendell said just use the Casey’s cards every so often, so they don’t become dormant.
Chriest also reported that his new employee is working out really well.
Remarks from Guests
Village resident, Gordon Sigel, was present to speak about a permit he’s trying to receive for work he’d like done at his home. Chriest advised that this is more of a zoning issue. Chriest provided the Mayor and Council a map of the property showing the property lines that Sigel has to work with. Chriest said that Sigel would like to build onto his garage to the South but per Village ordinance he does not have room to make that work. Village ordinance states that no accessory building shall be erected in any yard other than the rear yard and it shall occupy less than 30% of a required rear yard. Chriest advised that he broke up the yard and it doesn’t appear he has the space for the addition, and he might already be over it a little. The
ordinance also states that accessory buildings shall be limited to 15 feet in height, and it shall be distant at least 3 feet from the lot lines from adjoining lots and at least 6 feet from alley’s and 6 feet from any other building or structure on the same lot. Chriest said since the South didn’t work for the addition, now he’d like to try and go to the West of the current garage. Sigel said he’ll go whichever way the Village will allow him. Chriest said one issue that Sigel researched is that he had no recollection of the alleyway being there, but it shows it on the GIS. Sigel said he spoke with Wilkenson’s Title today and they said they looked back many years and there’s never been anything said about an alleyway being there. Sigel said his lot dimensions are 50 ft. by 150 ft. and Chriest agreed. Commissioner J. Coleman asked how big of a shop does he want. Sigel said he needs it to be 14 ft. tall to get his truck in. Chriest said the issue I see is the 30% required for the rear yard and advised that just because there is blacktop already down doesn’t mean an additional structure can be added. Chriest said he wanted to ask the Mayor and Council for their opinion and if they don’t have an issue, they can give the approval. Sigel said there’s already blacktop down for where he wants covered. Chriest advised that blacktop was down as just a spot to park on. Chriest said he just wants things done properly. The Council advised that they’d like to set up a time to see the property and exactly what he’d like done before deciding. Sigel said that would be fine.
Unfinished Business
A motion was made by Commissioner Kendell, second by Commissioner J. Coleman, to approve Ordinance NO.O04-23-12-12 an Ordinance Regarding the Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act for the Village of Tampico. “Yes” votes were S. Coleman, Dean, J. Coleman, Kendell and Mayor Peltier. The motion carried.
New Business
A motion was made by Commissioner Kendell, second by Commissioner J. Coleman, to approve a Resolution of Support for the Village of Tampico to Apply to the State of Illinois for Community Development Block Grant. “Yes” votes were S. Coleman, Dean, J. Coleman, Kendell and Mayor Peltier. The motion carried.
Next on the agenda was to approve the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Meeting Dates. Clerk McIntire advised that November 5th is an Election Day. Mayor Peltier advised that last time we were closed. Clerk McIntire will mark that meeting date as canceled and said future changes can be made if needed. A motion to approve the schedule was made by Commissioner Dean, second by Commissioner S. Coleman. “Yes” votes were S. Coleman, Dean, J. Coleman, Kendell and Mayor Peltier. The motion carried.
Last under new business was to approve Adjusting Employee Wages as of January 1, 2023 to Comply with Minimum Wage Guidelines. Mayor Peltier asked for a motion to go into Closed Session.
A motion was made by Commissioner J. Coleman, second by Commissioner Dean at 7:22 PM, to leave the Regular Meeting and go into a Closed Session to discuss the Appointment, Employment, Compensation, Discipline, Performance or Dismissal of Employees of the Public Body and Possible Action on Any Item Discussed in Closed Session as Allowed by 5 ILCS 120/1 and the Illinois Open Meetings Act. “Yes” votes were S. Coleman, Dean, J. Coleman, Kendell and Mayor Peltier. The motion carried.
A motion was made by Commissioner Kendell, second by Commissioner J. Coleman at 7:48 PM to leave the Closed Session portion of the meeting and return to the Regular Open Meeting. “Yes” votes were S. Coleman, Dean, J. Coleman, Kendell and Mayor Peltier. The motion carried.
A motion was made by Commissioner Dean, second by Commissioner J. Coleman, to approve the following raises to become effective as of January 1st of 2024: Jennifer Vails – $1.75 an hour, Wendi Elgin – $1.00 an hour, Tyler Chriest – $2.00 an hour, Terry Strike – $0.50 an hour, Will Lukehart – $0.50 an hour and Brian Oostenryk – $0.50 an hour. “Yes” votes were S. Coleman, Dean, J. Coleman, Kendell and Mayor Peltier. The motion carried.
A motion was made by Commissioner Kendell, second by Commissioner Dean, to approve a raise for Jamie McIntire in the amount of $2.00 an hour to become effective as of January 1st of 2024. “Yes” votes were Dean, Kendell and Mayor Peltier. Commissioner S. Coleman and Commissioner J. Coleman abstained. The motion carried.
Building Permits
Building Permits approved by Zoning Administrator, Tyler Chriest, were 108 S. Lincoln – Door, 308 E. Second – Door’s and Deck, 103 N. Washington – Siding Porch and Garage Door and 201 N. Main – Porch Roof.
Communications
The Mayor and Council received their copies of the Illinois Municipal League magazines.
Clerk McIntire reminded the Village employees they have until the beginning of January to RSVP to the employee holiday party to be held on Friday January 8th at Harvest Bakery in Erie.
Clerk McIntire also advised that the Village Hall will be closed Monday December 25th and Tuesday the 26th for Christmas and January 1st for New Years Day.
Bills were ordered paid on a motion by Commissioner Kendell, second by Commissioner J. Coleman. “Yes” votes were S. Coleman, Dean, J. Coleman, Kendell and Mayor Peltier. The motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:54 PM. The next Regular Meeting of the Tampico Village Council is Scheduled for Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at 7:00 PM in the Reagan Community Center located at 202 W. Second Street.
Jamie M. McIntire
Clerk
Bruce Peltier
Mayor
MINUTES APPROVED THIS 2nd DAY OF January, 2024
**These minutes are not official until signed, dated and sealed by the Village Clerk**
