Mayor Bruce Peltier called the Regular Meeting of the Tampico Village Council to order at 7:00 PM.

Commissioners Sherry Coleman, Jim Coleman and Tammy Kendell were present. Commissioner Susan Dean was absent. Chief Strike and Village 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 February 17, 2026 Regular Meeting were approved as presented.

Reports of Village Officials

Chief Strike reported that the black squad is ready to go and has everything removed so it is ready to be sold.

Mayor Peltier reported that he and Clerk McIntire spoke with the attorney on the 107 W. Market St. property, and she let them know that the 60 days had passed for the property owner to remedy the issues at her own expense. The Village now needs to find a contractor to evaluate the property and determine whether it can be rehabilitated or if the building should be demolished. A 72-hour notice must be posted on the building before entry for evaluation. Once a contractor or building inspector is found, a time will be set and the notice posted. After the evaluation is completed, the Village will have another call with the attorney to determine the next steps.

Remarks from Guests

Village resident Zachary Dunaway was present to discuss his interest in purchasing Village property. Dunaway said he lives at 201 W. Market St., and his family has expanded and does not have much of a yard. He said he is interested in purchasing the lots that the trailers currently sit on. He would move the trailers out, clean up the land, and put up fencing to expand the yard.

Mayor Peltier said this is something the Village can definitely discuss. He said they had not gone into too much depth of conversation about that property, though they had discussed that the trailers either need to be removed or fixed. Mayor Peltier said the matter could remain on the agenda for future discussion and that a meeting could be set up to further discuss Dunaway’s plans. Dunaway said that sounded wonderful. Mayor Peltier said he was not against hearing any ideas. Commissioner Kendell said something has to be done about those trailers either way. Commissioner J. Coleman said it was a neat idea.

Dunaway said he views it as helping the community because it would add to their property. He said they have a nice home in Tampico and would like to keep it nice with a matching fence going around it. J. Coleman said it was a good idea. Mayor Peltier said they would have to see how many lots it is and how it is laid out. Dunaway said it is 6 lots with 2 parcels. The 2 trailers are on 3 lots and the other 2 are on 3 lots, making 2 parcels of 3 lots each. He said he had done a little research. Mayor Peltier said he appreciated it and that they would stay in touch and decide how to move forward. J. Coleman asked Dunaway if he wanted the whole lot all the way down, or both parcels. Dunaway said he would prefer that, but if it could not be done, he would take the one closest to them. He said he would like it all to get those trailers out of there and make it look nice.

Unfinished Business

First under unfinished business was to review, discuss, and approve Ordinance No. O05-26-03-03, an ordinance amending Section 13.28.120 increasing the Rates for Water System Facilities. Clerk McIntire advised that this is the $1.01 increase for water that was previously discussed. A motion to approve the ordinance was made by Commissioner Kendell and seconded by Commissioner S. Coleman. “Yes” votes were S. Coleman, J. Coleman, Kendell, and Mayor Peltier. The motion carried, and the ordinance will take effect May 1, 2026. Commissioner Kendell asked if this is the last increase. Clerk McIntire advised that this is the last increase based on the chart that Matt Hansen gave the Village a few years back.

Next was to review, discuss, and approve Ordinance No. O06-26-03-03, an ordinance amending Section 13.40.130 increasing the Rates for Waste Water Facilities. Clerk McIntire advised that this is the $0.92 increase that was previously discussed and will also be effective May 1, 2026. A motion to approve the ordinance was made by Commissioner Kendell and seconded by Commissioner J. Coleman. “Yes” votes were S. Coleman, J. Coleman, Kendell, and Mayor Peltier. The motion carried. Clerk McIntire advised that signs will be posted around town to inform residents of both increases.

Last under unfinished business was to review, discuss, and approve Ordinance No. O07-26-03-03, an ordinance authorizing the Sale of Certain Personal Property Owned by the Village of Tampico. Mayor Peltier said this refers to the black PD Tahoe. Superintendent Chriest had mentioned adding the snowblower, but after discussing what it may sell for, it was decided that it would not need to go out for bid. Only closed bids for the Tahoe will be accepted. A motion to approve the ordinance was made by Commissioner S. Coleman and seconded by Commissioner J. Coleman. “Yes” votes were S. Coleman, J. Coleman, Kendell, and Mayor Peltier. The motion carried.

Mayor Peltier advised that this will be a sealed bid, similar to how the Crown Vic was sold. Clerk McIntire advised that she will post the notice to bidders with all the information. Bids will be accepted at Tampico Village Hall until noon on Monday, April 6, 2026, and they will be publicly opened and read at the April 7, 2026 Regular Meeting. The vehicle is being sold in “As Is” condition, and the Council reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

New Business

A motion was made by Commissioner Kendell and seconded by Commissioner S. Coleman to approve a Special Meeting to approve the Appropriations Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2026–2027 to be held on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 4:00 PM. “Yes” votes were S. Coleman, J. Coleman, Kendell, and Mayor Peltier. The motion carried.

Clerk McIntire advised that a Fence Permit was submitted to her office that afternoon, so it was not able to be placed on the agenda. Zoning Administrator Tyler Chriest said he had no issues with the permit and that it could be approved by the Mayor and Council at that time if they were willing. A motion was made by Commissioner J. Coleman and seconded by Commissioner Kendell to approve a Fence Permit for 104 E. Third St. – K. Olroyd. “Yes” votes were S. Coleman, J. Coleman, Kendell, and Mayor Peltier. The motion carried.

Building Permits

Building permits approved by Zoning Administrator Tyler Chriest were:

1. 106 S. Washington St. – Solar Panels Installation
2. 106 S. Washington St. – Siding and Gutters on Garage

Communications

Clerk McIntire reminded the Mayor and Council that there will be a Special Budget Meeting on March 10 at 4:00 PM and that the regular March 17 meeting was canceled due to the election.

Clerk McIntire also reported that Golf Cart Registrations are due by March 31.

Clerk McIntire advised that residents now have the option to have their utility bills emailed to them instead of mailed. They can also choose both options if they wish. Residents only need to contact Village Hall with their information to be set up.

Bills were ordered paid on a motion by Commissioner Kendell and seconded by Commissioner J. Coleman. “Yes” votes were S. Coleman, J. Coleman, Kendell, and Mayor Peltier. The motion carried.

A motion was made by Commissioner S. Coleman and seconded by Commissioner Kendell at 7:20 PM to approve going into Closed Session to discuss 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 and the Illinois Open Meetings Act. “Yes” votes were S. Coleman, J. Coleman, Kendell, and Mayor Peltier. The motion carried.

A motion was made by Commissioner J. Coleman and seconded by Commissioner Kendell at 7:48 PM to approve leaving Closed Session and returning to the Regular Village Meeting. “Yes” votes were S. Coleman, J. Coleman, Kendell, and Mayor Peltier. The motion carried.

The meeting adjourned at 7:50 PM.

The next Regular Meeting of the Tampico Village Council is scheduled for Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 7:00 PM in the Reagan Community Center located at 202 W. Second Street.

Jamie M. McIntire, Clerk
Susan Dean, Acting Mayor

MINUTES APPROVED THIS 7th DAY OF April, 2026

These minutes are not official until signed, dated and sealed by the Village Clerk.