REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TAMPICO
May 20, 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, Jim Coleman and Tammy Kendell were present. Commissioner Susan Dean was absent. Village Superintendent, Tyler Chriest, was 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 May 6, 2025 Regular Meeting were approved as presented.
Reports of Village Officials
Superintendent Chriest reported that there will be a dumpster available for use on June 6th through the 8th for Tampico residents. It will be placed on the East side of the RCC Building. Only items allowed would be items that you would set out as “bulk items” during regular garbage pick-up. No electronics, paint or anything that is illegal to throw out with regular garbage. Chriest said we’ll start with one dumpster and see how it goes.
Chriest advised that the memorial benches located at Reagan Park and along Main Street are starting to get in pretty bad shape. Chriest said he assumes the Village will take over maintaining the benches since most of the names on them are of people who are no longer in the area. Chriest’s plans are to get enough boards to replace them all and strip them all down during the winter and replace the boards, if the Council thinks that’s what should be done. Commissioner Kendell asked how much it would cost per bench. Chriest said he believes there’s approximately 16 benches. He said he’ll get some prices on the materials needed and let the Council know how much this project would cost. Kendell said out of respect I think we should do it, but I would like to know how much it will cost per bench. Chriest said he knows for certain that there’s one bench with a broken board that the name tag is on that he would like to replace now so we don’t loose the name tag. Chriest said I’ll get the pricing for what it would cost to do the rest and let you know.
Chriest reported that he’s looked into more information for the generators he’d like to purchase for the lift stations located at Kimball Street and Market Street. He already had the quote he received that was discussed at the budget meeting and he had heard back from D & E that quoted the electrical work at $6,000. Chriest said he also reached out to MRT Electric for an additional quote. He said they would downsize the generators but does not have all the specs as of right now. They quoted each unit at $14,000. The other quote was approximately $27,000 and $6,000, putting it at approximately $33,000. The quote from MRT Electric was not an itemized quote. Commissioner J. Coleman said to get an itemized quote from MRT Electric, and we can look at that. J. Coleman asked if Chriest thought the downsized generators would be enough to power the lift stations. Chriest said yes, they were sized accordingly. The Kimball Street lift station is a larger pump, but he recommended using the same size for both because they don’t have a smaller one for the Market Street lift station. Chriest said he will get an itemized quote for the Council to review.
Mayor Peltier said he spoke with Dan Pepin today on the road and sidewalk grant for the sidewalk area in front of the post office and the sidewalk from Main Street down Kimball Street that leads to the school. Pepin said everything is still on track, but he did request more information from Mike Ohoro. DCEO wanted a more itemized breakdown of the cost of materials, so he plans to get that to them and said we should still be on track.
Remarks from Guests
Village resident, Beverly Adamson, was on the agenda to present her building plans for 107 W. Market Street. Adamson said her son, Jared Adamson, is the Vice President for Layton Construction, and he helped her and Shane Schueler put together the building plans that she presented to the Council. Adamson said they’re also working on several houses, but this building is their main priority. The work should be done by the end of June. Adamson said she runs everything by Jared and if he has to come home to help her, he can. Adamson said the flooring and walls are about stabilized and the basement. That was the first priority. Schueler said the inside is about 80% done, then he can start working on the outside. Within the next week or so, Schueler will start cleaning up the outside and figure out the roof. Adamson is trying to find something affordable for the roof and plans to replace the gutters. Schueler said it still looks rough there, but it will look different in the next couple of weeks. Schueler said by the end of June the roof and outside will be looking up to par, but the inside will still have some work to do. Schueler said Adamson had him working on the yards for the other houses and trying to get those looking better. Commissioner J. Coleman said I’m sure those neighbors appreciate that. Schueler asked if there is a limit per person of what can be put in for the dumpster days. Adamson said she has a couple mattresses out for her bulk pick up, but they haven’t been picked up yet. Clerk McIntire said that Utilities Clerk Vails has called in to Midwest to inform them of all of Adamson’s bulk items, but Midwest didn’t give her an exact date of when they’ll be picked up. Mayor Peltier said we can call them again and try to get an exact date of when it’ll be picked up. Adamson said she’s only put mattresses out to pick up at properties that still have the rates on. Commissioner Kendell said as far as the dumpster, as long as it’s an item that ok to go in there, it can go in there. Kendell said I’d rather see it go in there than sit out in the yard. Schueler said I’m getting everything cleaned up on Lincoln Street and there’s a lot of mowing to do on Grove Street, but we have a riding mower coming so that will look better too. Mayor Peltier asked the Council what they thought of Adamson’s building plans for 107 W. Market Street. Kendell said as long as they keep things moving, I’m good. And as long as they’re honest if something comes up that puts them behind, I’m good. Adamson said back when they worked on the storm sewers, it was giving that building a lot of problems because the water would come across the cement and come into the next yard and flooding. Adamson said she had to call the people from Prophetstown to clean up the sewer and it cost her $650. Chriest said there is very little storm sewer throughout the town. Chriest said the project was done before my time here. Adamson said I haven’t used that building for anything except storage. Chriest said well, it’s not good for much else. Adamson agreed. Chriest said part of the issue is like when the front part of that building fell off. What if someone had been walking by when that happened. Chriest asked Adamson if she has insurance on that building. Adamson said no. Chriest said that’s part of the issue. Adamson said she can check to see what insurance will cost her. Chriest said you’re not going to find anyone to insure it because of the roof and everything. Adamson said we’re working on all that, and I’ll check with my insurance and see what they say. Commissioner S. Coleman said the biggest problem is the grief we get from the community with everything sitting around and how bad it looks. We have to hear all that. You’re not the only one in the community. You do have neighbors. Adamson said I know. S. Coleman said you have to respect your neighbors. Schueler said we still don’t know what’s going on with the red trailer next to it. The guy who owns it is nowhere to be found. I’ve mowed it a little bit. Kendell said we need to look into that. Clerk McIntire said I believe Chief Strike has the owner’s information. Adamson said it’s Henry Johnson. Kendell said we’ll get on him. Mayor Peltier said we’ll move on, and we appreciate you supplying us with your plan and just keep working on it. Schueler said if something changes he’ll let them know.
Unfinished Business
First under unfinished business was to discuss leasing Village owned lot next to Tampico Township building to the Tampico Township. There were no updates on this topic, so it was tabled until the next meeting.
Next on the agenda was to discuss a donation to the Tampico Township for a digital video billboard. There was no updated information on this topic, so it was also tabled until the next meeting.
New Business
A motion was made by Commissioner S. Coleman, Second by Commissioner Kendell, to approve Resolution to Close Route 172 (Main Street) for Tampico Days Event starting 9:00AM Friday, July 18, 2025 until 6:00PM Sunday, July 20, 2025. “Yes” votes were S. Coleman, J. Coleman, Kendell and Mayor Peltier. The motion carried.
A motion was made by Commissioner Kendell, second by Commissioner J. Coleman, to approve the Cancelation of the June 3, 2025 Regular Village Meeting. “Yes” votes were S. Coleman, J. Coleman, Kendell and Mayor Peltier. The motion carried. The next Regular Meeting will take place June 17th, 2025.
Last under new business was to review / discuss an Ordinance Implementing a Municipal Grocery Retailers’ Occupation Tax and a Municipal Grocery Service Occupation Tax for the Village of Tampico. Clerk McIntire provided the Mayor and Council with the Ordinance that Village Attorney, Mr. Shirk, put together for the conversation previously discussed. This ordinance will replace the 1% Grocery Tax that will end January 1, 2026, and not take effect until that date. Mayor Peltier asked if we know how much revenue we get from the 1% grocery tax. Clerk McIntire said she does not. I assume it’s included in our Sales Tax revenue we receive from the State that goes into the General Fund. With this change I’m not sure if it will continue to be included with that check or now be its own payment. Commissioner Kendell said we’ve always had it and it’s always been there so no one will see a difference. We shouldn’t take away from ourselves. Mayor Peltier said and we can suspend it at any time. Clerk McIntire said the Council can review the ordinance and if there’s any questions, she can relay them to Mr. Shirk, otherwise it will be on the next meeting agenda for approval. Kendell said we need all the help we can get. The Mayor and Council agreed.
Clerk McIntire said she received a fence permit right after the meeting agenda was put together and delivered. If it was ok with the Council, they can review it and approve it tonight. Zoning Administrator Chriest had no issues with what was presented for the permit. A motion was made by Commissioner Kendell, second by Commissioner J. Coleman, to approve a fence permit for 308 E. Second St. – J. Bass. “Yes” votes were S. Coleman, J. Coleman, Kendell and Mayor Peltier. The motion carried.
Chriest advised that Dale Tompkins is wanting to get a fence coming off the front of his house. I told him that the ordinance doesn’t allow that. He had asked if the fence wasn’t attached to his house, if he could still put fencing there for a dog kennel. Chriest said I told him no, but he could come and talk to the Council about it or request a variance. Tompkins did not show at the meeting. Chriest said he tried saying there’s other in town, but I don’t like when people say that because that was done prior to me being the Zoning Administrator. Chriest said I’m trying to do things correctly based off the ordinance. Commissioner Kendell said I agree with you. We can’t help what was done in the past, but we can do it correctly per the ordinance moving forward. The Mayor and Council agreed. Part of the reason for not allowing fences in the front yard is that it makes if harder for emergency response to get to the home.
Building Permits
Building Permits approved by Zoning Administrator, Tyler Chriest, were 201 N. Lincoln St. – Deck Repair and 108 N. Lincoln St. – Steps and Bench.
Communications
Clerk McIntire provided the Council a copy of the Ordinance Amending the Tampico Municipal Code Relating to Incorporation & Adoption of Internal Codes. This is the building code Mr. Shirk had been working on. Clerk McIntire said if there are any questions after reviewing to please let her know and she can send those questions to Mr. Shirk. Page 2 of the ordinance shows the changes to keep the Village current of what’s needed. This will be placed on the next meeting agenda for approval.
Commissioner J. Coleman asked if we’ve heard anything more on the Water Projects for the Lead Service Line Replacement and Treatment Plant. Mayor Peltier said it has been a little while. There were some issues with the inventory that they had to resend but that has been submitted to the IEPA. Mayor Peltier said he’ll reach out to Matt Hansen for an update.
Clerk McIntire said with that being said, we will have to make our first payment to the bank for the credit line we took out for the upfront costs for these projects. It’s an interest only payment that is due June 1st. Clerk McIntire reached out to the lender asking if we’ll receive an invoice for it because we have not yet, and he said we will or else I can call the bank and ask what we owe for this first payment. Clerk McIntire said so at this time I’m not sure what that first payment amount will be, but I should know soon.
Clerk McIntire also reported that the camera at the front of the building stopped working. Ken Koch, the technician that installed it, came and took it down and gave me the number to have it replaced. We should be receiving the new camera between 5 to 7 business days, then Koch will come and install it for us. The rest of the cameras are still working.
Clerk McIntire advised that we did make our first payment to the auditors, so the general fund is looking a little low at the moment. We should start receiving funding from property taxes and the tax levy in June to help with that.
Bills were ordered paid on a motion by Commissioner J. Coleman, second by Commissioner Kendell. “Yes” votes were S. Coleman, J. Coleman, Kendell and Mayor Peltier. The motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:30 PM. The next Regular Meeting of the Tampico Village Council is Scheduled for Tuesday, June 17, 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 17th DAY OF June, 2025
**These minutes are not official until signed, dated and sealed by the Village Clerk**
