Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Village of Tampico
June 16, 2026 • 7:00 PM
Mayor Bruce Peltier called the Regular Meeting of the Tampico Village
Council to order at 7:00 PM.
Village Police Chief Terry 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 May 19, 2026 Regular Meeting were approved as presented.
Reports of Village Officials
Mayor Peltier advised that Superintendent Chriest went in on Sunday and
one of the blowers at the sewer plant had completely blown apart. He
sourced it out and found a replacement that cost approximately
$5,500.00. The motor had already been replaced on that side, so it should
be good for a while.
Mayor Peltier advised that he and Superintendent Chriest met with Matt
Hansen with Willett & Hofmann last week to go over the water projects
for the grants that the Village had applied for. It was not all very good
news.
The Village did not receive funding for the lead service line replacement
project for this year. There were many applicants, and it appeared that
approximately 75% of the funding was awarded to areas in the Chicago
area.
The application was based on Census data for Tampico, which also includes
the surrounding area. The data indicated Tampico’s median income was
approximately $80,000.00. Mayor Peltier questioned how that figure was
calculated when many of the towns that received funding had median
incomes of approximately $25,000.00 to $30,000.00.
Hansen said the Village has five years to continue applying for the
funding. Hopefully, as some of the larger towns receive funding, the
numbers will change. If the Village continues applying, it may eventually
be Tampico’s turn to receive funding.
Although the Village did not receive the funding this year, it will plan
ahead and determine when it can apply again.
Mayor Peltier advised that the Village did receive funding for the water
treatment plant project. The funding was not 100%. Of the $6 million for
which the Village applied, funding was received for all but approximately
$580,000.00.
Hansen said that was not the final amount. The final number was expected
around June 26. The representative Hansen works with on the grant expected
the amount to increase somewhat, but it still might not provide 100% loan
forgiveness.
The Village is working with the property owner from whom it planned to
purchase a narrow section of land for the treatment plant. There are
issues involving the mortgage on the property.
Without discussing the property owner’s private business, Mayor Peltier
explained that the Village may need to speak with another property owner,
Dan Smith, to determine whether he would be willing to sell his entire
property and allow the Village to shift the treatment plant plan to that
property.
Another possibility would be to purchase the first property in its
entirety, divide it, and resell the portion containing the house. The
Village has not yet determined the best route, but the matter will be
discussed further.
Mayor Peltier said the Village may need to spend additional money to
receive the approximately $6 million in grant funding. He will provide
additional information when it becomes available.
Mayor Peltier also had informational handouts provided by Hansen. Copies
will be made and distributed to all Council members.
Mayor Peltier advised that the lead service line replacement application
received a score of 165 and was far down the funding list. The cutoff
score was approximately 275, placing the Village approximately 110 points
below the cutoff.
Mayor Peltier advised that he also spoke with Pat Burke. ComEd has
completed all the electrical work required before the building at
107 W. Market Street can be demolished. Burke has received his permit and
will begin demolishing the building on Tuesday.
June 16, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes — Tampico Village Council,
continued.
Commissioner Kendell said she would like to commend Superintendent
Chriest for the cleanup Sunday morning on Kimball Street near the grade
school. Whoever was picking peas made a mess. Chriest was out there early
and cleaned it up.
Motion: Commissioner Dean made a motion, seconded by
Commissioner S. Coleman, to approve a fence permit for
312 N. Main St. — Robert Warren.
Vote: “Yes” votes were S. Coleman, Dean, J. Coleman,
Kendell and Mayor Peltier. The motion carried.
Remarks from Guests
There were no remarks from guests at this time.
Unfinished Business
The Council began to review and discuss the process for selling
Village-owned real estate.
Mayor Peltier recapped that there are two different methods available.
The Village can advertise the property for bids. This method includes
requirements concerning how long the property must be offered for bid and
publishing a notice in the newspaper. However, the Village would retain
control over which bid it selects.
The second method would involve having the property appraised and
publishing a resolution at least once in a local newspaper. Under that
method, the sale price could not be less than 80% of the property’s
appraised value.
Mayor Peltier said the Council needed to decide which method it preferred
and then notify Village Attorney William Shirk.
Mayor Peltier recommended using the first option and advertising the
property for bids. Although the process might take somewhat longer, it
would allow the Village to retain control over what happens to the
property.
The Council agreed that the first option was best. Mayor Peltier said he
would email Shirk the following day and advise him that the Village wished
to proceed with the bidding process.
New Business
The Council reviewed the most current bids for an energy supplier for the
Village pumping accounts.
Motion: Commissioner S. Coleman made a motion,
seconded by Commissioner Dean, to approve an agreement with Dynegy for
a term of 24 months as the energy supplier for the Village pumping
stations.
Vote: “Yes” votes were S. Coleman, Dean, J. Coleman,
Kendell and Mayor Peltier. The motion carried.
The Council reviewed the most current bids for an energy supplier for the
Village street-lighting accounts.
Motion: Commissioner Dean made a motion, seconded by
Commissioner S. Coleman, to approve an agreement with Constellation for
a term of 24 months as the energy supplier for the Village street
lighting.
Vote: “Yes” votes were S. Coleman, Dean, J. Coleman,
Kendell and Mayor Peltier. The motion carried.
Building Permits
Building permits approved by Zoning Administrator Tyler Chriest were:
207 W. Market St. — Roofing House;
402 E. Booth St. — Deck;
201 S. Main St. — Sign Maintenance;
302 W. Kimball St. — Two Windows and SunSetter; and
206 E. Booth St. — Roof.
Communications
Clerk McIntire advised that Village Hall would be closed on Friday for
the Juneteenth holiday.
Clerk McIntire also advised that the Village was close to completing its
audit for the year. The audit went much more smoothly than anticipated
following the software change that took place at the beginning of the
year.
Motion: Bills were ordered paid on a motion by
Commissioner Kendell, seconded by Commissioner J. Coleman.
Vote: “Yes” votes were S. Coleman, Dean, J. Coleman,
Kendell and Mayor Peltier. The motion carried.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 7:16 PM. The next Regular Meeting of the Tampico
Village Council is scheduled for Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 7:00 PM in the
Reagan Community Center located at 202 W. Second Street.
Clerk
Mayor
Minutes approved this 7th day of July, 2026
These minutes are not official until signed, dated and sealed by the
Village Clerk.
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