Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Village of Tampico
Date: December 2, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: 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 and Tammy Kendell were present. Commissioner Jim Coleman was absent. Police Chief Strike 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 November 18, 2025 Regular Meeting were approved as presented.
Reports of Village Officials
Mayor Peltier advised that there were some concerns with what’s going on with the Police Department. Chief Strike is currently helping Prophetstown since their Police Chief and one other officer resigned. Chief Strike still is the Police Chief for the Village of Tampico. Mayor Peltier said ultimately, this was a decision I made after discussing it with Chief Strike and Mayor Franks of Prophetstown. Chief Strike has made the schedule and made sure that Tampico still has coverage with no major gaps. He’s also made himself available for anything we may need. Mayor Peltier said Prophetstown has helped us out with many things such as police coverage for Tampico Days, and I thought it was the right thing to do to help them out. When making this decision, all things were considered. If we were to lose an officer, Chief Strike would be back more and figure that out. Mayor Peltier said if anyone has any questions or concerns, he’s willing to speak on it.
Chief Strike advised that he provided the Mayor and Council with the schedule. Part-time Officer, Reese Strike, will be helping as well as our new part-time officer, Jacob Reul. Reul has a few personal items to take care of, and he’ll be working double-time with the State, but then he’ll help more. We have coverage almost every day. Commissioner Dean said as long as we have coverage here, that’s what matters. Chief Strike said whenever I get a free chance, I’ll be here. Chief Strike advised that even with what Prophetstown is willing to pay their officers, they are struggling to find the right people.
Mayor Peltier said the other concern brought to his attention was snow removal on the sidewalks on Main Street by the businesses and building owners. The Village doesn’t have the right equipment to be able to take care of that. It’s always been that if you have a business or own a building along Main Street, you are responsible for taking care of snow removal from that portion of the sidewalk. People were concerned with the safety risk of not having the sidewalks cleared. Mayor Peltier said so I’m asking if you do own a business or building along Main Street, please make sure to clear your portion of the sidewalk. The Village will take care of the portion in front of the Lions Club Park by the gazebo.
Remarks from Guests
Nels Miller, the owner of the Kickback Saloon, was present to request staying open until 2:00AM for New Years Eve on December 31st. Clerk McIntire advised that per Village ordinance 5.04.060 Times of Sales – Closing Hours, he is allowed to stay open until 2:00AM on that date if he so chooses.
Unfinished Business
There was no unfinished business at this time.
December 2, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes – Tampico Village Council, cont’d.
New Business
FY 2026–2027 Schedule of Meeting Dates: The first item under new business was to review / discuss / approve Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Schedule of Meeting Dates. Clerk McIntire advised that changes can be made if need be. A motion was made by Commissioner S. Coleman, second by Commissioner Dean, to approve the schedule. “Yes” votes were S. Coleman, Dean, Kendell and Mayor Peltier. The motion carried.
Donation for Operation Christmas (Brittny Pyron): Next was to review / discuss / approve a Donation for Operations Christmas (Brittny Pyron). Clerk McIntire advised that our office reached out to Pyron this morning and she is currently $210.00 away from her goal. She’s trying to provide blankets to the kids at both the Tampico Elementary School and the Prophetstown Elementary School. She’s done this for a few years now and before it’s just been for the kids at the Tampico Elementary School. Pyron did say that the cost of providing this to both the school’s is more than when she just did the one, and if there are more last minutes donations, she’s going to try to also provide some fuzzy socks, hot coco and candy canes. Plus, there’s extra cost for the wrapping paper. Mayor Peltier asked if Pyron is asking for the remaining $210.00 for the donation. Clerk McIntire advised that she did not ask for any specific amount and said anything would be appreciated. Commissioner Dean said I don’t know why we wouldn’t donate, and I think we should just donate the $210.00. The Mayor and Commissioner’s agreed. A motion was made by Commissioner Kendell, second by Commissioner Dean, to approve a $210.00 donation to Operation Christmas. “Yes” votes were S. Coleman, Dean, Kendell and Mayor Peltier. The motion carried.
Employee Raises (effective January 1, 2026): Last under new business was to review / discuss Employee Raises effective January 1, 2026. Mayor Peltier said I haven’t dug too far into this, but I know when we went through all this last year, we talked about just doing a percentage for everyone this year which I think would be fair and easy for everybody. Commissioner Dean said absolutely. Mayor Peltier said the cost-of-living percentage for this year is 2.8% but we don’t have to do exactly that. We can do whatever we decide on. Commissioner Kendell said I’m good with 3% across the board. Commissioner S. Coleman agreed. Clerk McIntire advised that she could put the approval of the raises on the next meeting agenda and that will also give Commissioner J. Coleman a chance to weigh in since he’s absent tonight.
Building Permits
There were no building permits to review at this time.
Communications
Clerk McIntire advised that the Zoning Meeting to vote on the amended solar ordinance was not able to take place since there were not enough members present. We will try to reschedule another meeting once the holiday season is over.
Clerk McIntire reported that people are still failing to remove their garbage bins from the curbs in a timely manner once garbage pickup is complete. It’s frustrating for our employees who are doing such a great job plowing our streets. Having the bins on the side of the roads makes that job more difficult for them. Commissioner Kendell said it’s not allowing them to swing in by their drive. Commissioner Dean said I tried putting it on Facebook as I was watching them go by and having to go around the bins instead of swing in. Clerk McIntire said this is just another friendly reminder to remove your bins from the curbs, especially when plowing is taking place. Mayor Peltier said same with parking on the side of the streets. Clerk McIntire advised that signs have been put up about it, it’s been posted on Facebook and those signed up with text alerts have also received a message about it. We will send out another mass text before the next snow comes. Commissioner Dean asked if we have a Snow Emergency regulation here where you can’t park along the road. Mayor Peltier said there is one for parking, but I don’t think it mentions the trash cans. Clerk McIntire said we do have an ordinance that says you’re not to leave you bins along the road regardless of the weather. Chief Strike said we can tag the cars if you want them to move them.
Clerk McIntire advised that Christmas in the Country is happening at the RCC Sunday December 7th from 2:00PM to 5:00PM.
December 2, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes – Tampico Village Council, cont’d.
Clerk McIntire reported that there will be a Public Hearing on Tuesday, December 16th at 6:45PM, right before the regular scheduled meeting, for the Preliminary Environmental Impacts Determination – Procedures of Issuing Loans through the IEPA for the Water Supply Loan Program for the Lead Service Line Replacement and Water Supply Projects. This is a requirement and Matt Hansen with Willett & Hofmann will be present to go over all the information that was provided to the Mayor and Council. The public is welcome to attend if they have any questions or concerns.
Bills were ordered paid on a motion by Commissioner Kendell, second by Commissioner S. Coleman. “Yes” votes were S. Coleman, Dean, Kendell and Mayor Peltier. The motion carried.
Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 7:14 PM. The next Regular Meeting of the Tampico Village Council is scheduled for Tuesday, December 16, 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 16th day of December, 2025
These minutes are not official until signed, dated and sealed by the Village Clerk
