REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TAMPICO
January 7, 2025 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, Tammy Kendell and Jim Coleman were present. Village Superintendent, Tyler Chriest, and Tampico Police Chief, Terry Strike, 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 December 17, 2024 Regular Meeting were approved as presented.
Minutes of the December 17, 2024 Closed Meeting were approved as presented.
Reports of Village Officials
Mayor Peltier reported that Willett & Hofmann have staked out the design plan by Casey’s, next to Men’s Club Drive, for the possible new Water Treatment Plant. Mayor Peltier said that he and Superintendent Chriest will be meeting with Matt Hansen and Mike Sigel tomorrow to discuss the project. There will be more to share at the next meeting.
Mayor Peltier advised that he met with Greg Cole today about the possibility of either leasing or selling the lot to the Tampico Township that’s located next to the Tampico Township Building, as previously discussed. They did have that area surveyed and Mayor Peltier plans to go to County to see what that process would include. Cole said the Township is ok with either leasing or buying the property, whichever the Village prefers. They plan to place concrete on the lot for a place to store their salt and/or gravel. This will be placed on the next meeting agenda for the Council to decide how to move forward.
Mayor Peltier said he also spoke with Cole about the video board that the Tampico Township is interested in buying. They have received some donations from a few entities. The Tampico Men’s Club is donating around $4,000 and the gas company sounds like they’ll be donating a sizable amount as well. The Township would like the Village to consider a donation, but they did not provide a recommended amount. That will be placed on the next meeting agenda to discuss an amount that the Council is comfortable with.
Remarks from Guests
Unfinished Business
The Council began to review / discuss / approve License with Strada Communications, L.L.C. Mayor Peltier advised that the Village attorney looked over the agreement and had a few questions as previously stated. Some of the questions that were brought up were already answered in the provided agreement. Mayor Peltier said he also spoke with the Mayor of Prophetstown, Steve Swanson, and he said they’ve already signed this exact agreement that the Village was given. The one issue was the section that explained the agreement is for 100 years, and the Village attorney said the municipality isn’t allowed to do anything over 99 years. Jay Chalder, who was present as a representative for Strada, said that he is authorized to change that from 100 years to 99 years. The attorney also wanted to make sure that this agreement was in compliance with the law, which the Council agreed that it is. Mayor Peltier said the attorney also wanted to make sure the insurance liability was included, and Mayor Peltier found in the agreement where is states that Village will not be liable for the equipment regarding damage of theft, or anything related to this agreement. A motion was made by Commissioner J. Coleman, second by Commissioner Kendell, to
approve the License Agreement with Strada Communications, L.L.C. for 99 years at the property located at the Southeast Corner of the RCC Building. “Yes” votes were S. Coleman, Dean, J. Coleman, Kendell and Mayor Peltier. The motion carried. The work for this will begin in the spring.
Next, the Council began to review / discuss / approve Adjusting Employee Wages as of January 1, 2025 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 7:10 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 Dean, second by Commissioner S. Coleman at 7:25 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 S. Coleman, to approve a $1.00 an hour raise, effective January 1, 2025, for the following employees: Will Lukehart, Brian Oostenryk, Skylar Abell, Tyler Chriest, Wendi Elgin and Jennifer Vails. “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 Kendell, to approve a $1.00 an hour raise, effective January 1, 2025, for Jamie McIntire. “Yes” votes were Dean, Kendell and Mayor Peltier. Commissioner J. Coleman and Commissioner S. Coleman chose to abstain. The motion carried.
A motion was made by Commissioner Kendell, second by Commissioner J. Coleman, to approve a $500.00 a month insurance adjustment, effective January of 2025, for Terry Strike. “Yes” votes were S. Coleman, Dean, J. Coleman, Kendell and Mayor Peltier. The motion carried.
New Business
There was no new business to discuss at this time.
Building Permits
There were no building permits to review at this time.
Communications
Clerk McIntire advised that the Mayor and Council received the Illinois Municipal League magazines and a letter about pipeline safety.
Clerk McIntire also reported that some supplies have been purchased for gym rentals as previously discussed. A few more tables have been purchased along with dodgeballs and kitchen utensils. It’s all been inventoried and is a nice incentive for the recent increase in the gym rental and deposit rates. Commissioner Kendell asked if anyone has said anything about the increase. Clerk McIntire said she didn’t think so, but Utilities Clerk, Jennifer Vails, is usually the one to set up those rental arrangements.
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.
Commissioner Kendell asked how much the video board is going to cost that the Tampico Township is buying. Mayor Peltier said that Greg Cole told him that the one they’re looking at is approximately $27,000.00.
The meeting adjourned at 7:33 PM. The next Regular Meeting of the Tampico Village Council is Scheduled for Tuesday, January 21, 2025 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 4th DAY OF February, 2025
**These minutes are not official until signed, dated and sealed by the Village Clerk**
