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This is the city right above Peru in the so called "best city for business". It is a city of about half our population and located in the Chicago area. As I read the names and titles of those who actually run the city, I could only smile and decide to share with you. Hope it does the same for you.
Actually it is so different from Peru that I don't know why they are located so near to each other on the article.
I also read one of the city news letters in which the mayor encourages residents to get involved with the city and sign up to receive their email "blasts". Do you think this is one of the cities our mayor goes to visit?
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
Monday, June 29, 2015
Illinois ranks among top 5 states in creating new businesses
Illinois ranks among top 5 states in creating new businesses
Within this controversial article you will find Peru as one of the top 5 cities to start a business.
Within this controversial article you will find Peru as one of the top 5 cities to start a business.
Saturday, June 27, 2015
Friday, June 26, 2015
Fourth of July fireworks shows in Illinois by county
Fourth of July fireworks shows in Illinois by county
Take your pick of where you want to go or maybe see more than one show.
Take your pick of where you want to go or maybe see more than one show.
City of Peru Job Opportunity as Economic Development Staff Liaison
Current Openings:
Economic Development Staff Liaison
The City of Peru is accepting resumes for a part-time Economic Development Staff Liaison. This position will work directly with the Director of Economic Development and assist in the development of short and long range economic development strategies for the City.
Requirements include considerable knowledge of business and economic development and a working knowledge of municipal zoning, infrastructure and planning programs/processes.
Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree in marketing, economics, public administration or related field. Also preferred, minimum two years related experience within a municipal, consulting or development environment.
Send resume including employment history and education no later than July 3rd to:
City of Peru
Attn: Human Resources
P.O. Box 299
Peru, IL 61354
Fax: 815-223-9489
Phone: 815-223-0061
EOE
Task Force Minutes June 6, 2015
You will see that each and every alderman was invited to make themselves available to be interviewed.
It was announced at the last mtg that:
two aldermen replied that they would be available: Ald. Sapienza and Ald. Payton. The latter did not come because he was at the Finance mtg. So at the meeting Wednesday, Ald. Sapienza gave his opinions and his answers will be in the next minutes. Hold your comments until then when you will actually have his questions and answers to read.
It was announced at the last mtg that:
two aldermen replied that they would be available: Ald. Sapienza and Ald. Payton. The latter did not come because he was at the Finance mtg. So at the meeting Wednesday, Ald. Sapienza gave his opinions and his answers will be in the next minutes. Hold your comments until then when you will actually have his questions and answers to read.
Tuesday, June 23, 2015
Recreation Board Mtg Thursday June 25 re: Fireworks
On the agenda posted today, the meeting of the Peru Recreation Board will meet to discuss the cancellation of the July 3 fireworks due to weather related conditions. Even a week of dryness would probably not dry the land on which the fireworks are launched and displays set up. I believe this is the second time in 3 or 4 years time.
When the fireworks are contracted, some of the cost is paid up front is my understanding. Is it refundable, I don't know.
It is really time to get serious about choosing a new location, do you agree?
Water Street is becoming increasingly more industrial and not recreational. A joint celebration with La Salle is of course the ideal and logical solution but not one that I believe Peru would be interested in. Peru has always wanted to go their own way and does not share very easily that I can remember. The airport evidently is out due to FAA regs. Do we have another place suitable that people can agree to?
Lets put the money to something else, maybe a splashpad that could be used all summer and not looked at for one evening for about one hour. The businesses on Water Street should not depend on the city to provide them patrons. Perhaps they (businesses and/or local organizations) could have a celebration for families with some other attraction to draw them to the area.
Ideas??
When the fireworks are contracted, some of the cost is paid up front is my understanding. Is it refundable, I don't know.
It is really time to get serious about choosing a new location, do you agree?
Water Street is becoming increasingly more industrial and not recreational. A joint celebration with La Salle is of course the ideal and logical solution but not one that I believe Peru would be interested in. Peru has always wanted to go their own way and does not share very easily that I can remember. The airport evidently is out due to FAA regs. Do we have another place suitable that people can agree to?
Lets put the money to something else, maybe a splashpad that could be used all summer and not looked at for one evening for about one hour. The businesses on Water Street should not depend on the city to provide them patrons. Perhaps they (businesses and/or local organizations) could have a celebration for families with some other attraction to draw them to the area.
Ideas??
Monday, June 22, 2015
Friday, June 19, 2015
Task Force Meeting Wednesday June 24, 2015
I wonder if this group will soon be making a decision on how to advise Mayor Harl on how to proceed with management of this city.
They do answer questions so if you have one, plan to be there.
They do answer questions so if you have one, plan to be there.
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
Tuesday, June 16, 2015
Want to post a sign in Peru? Check here first - LaSalle News Tribune - LaSalle, IL
Want to post a sign in Peru? Check here first - LaSalle News Tribune - LaSalle, IL
I don't know about you but I am thinking what a joke after the blatant misuse of political signs a few months ago. I also noticed that they did not mention political signs maybe because of state law regarding them. Also see nothing about garage sale signs, are they excused? Does the rat count as a blow up fixture? What about the signs in the triangle that seem to be up in abundance all summer long?
Will the council have a discussion about this or just vote?
I don't know about you but I am thinking what a joke after the blatant misuse of political signs a few months ago. I also noticed that they did not mention political signs maybe because of state law regarding them. Also see nothing about garage sale signs, are they excused? Does the rat count as a blow up fixture? What about the signs in the triangle that seem to be up in abundance all summer long?
Will the council have a discussion about this or just vote?
Monday, June 15, 2015
Need a Job? Two Part Time Positions Opening in Peru at City Hall.
Motion to authorize Human Resources to seek applications for position for part-time Economic Development Staff Liaison
Motion to hire selected candidate for part-time administrative assistant in the City Clerk’s Office
From the agenda of tonights City Council meeting.
From the agenda of tonights City Council meeting.
Saturday, June 13, 2015
Thursday, June 11, 2015
Weed and Feed
Weed and Feed (click and read)
And then in Peru:
Minutes of the Recreation Board show approval of weed and feed by Turf Solutions These minutes were just approved on Tuesday.
And then in Peru:
Minutes of the Recreation Board show approval of weed and feed by Turf Solutions These minutes were just approved on Tuesday.
Communications: Janice read a letter from Ray Zborowski ,
head coach, requesting use of the east field at Veteran’s Park from
8/3/15-9/15/15 for the Peru Parkside Boys Baseball team. Lynda saw no conflicts.
Turf Solutions will do the weed and feed this spring for the
fields $1347.00, already budgeted. It is too wet to spray just yet.
It took some time to find out that yes we do spray the ball diamonds used by our children, although it appears there is no communication between this recreation group and the administration of this city because I was informed parks were not sprayed even though I asked if the city sprayed or did we hire this out. I also understand this is done twice a year.
The article I shared is from Washington state but the information about the products does not pertain only to them.
Sunday, June 07, 2015
Saturday, June 06, 2015
La Salle Rotary Park Commerates the Music of WWII June 27 (FYI)
- at 12:00
Nancy Baumet, Renee Hein, and Dia Madden formed the Legacy Girls in 2006. In their production of
"America's Wartime Sweethearts: The Andrew Sisters," the trio performs a delightfully entertaining
tribute to the music that uplifted and unified a nation through the darkest hours of World War II.
The Legacy Girls performance is one in a series of six programs, hosted by the LaSalle Public
Library marking the 70th commemoration of the end of World War II, From May through August ,
2015, the Library will offer program topics that will both entertain and inform, about a time and the
people who played suc a significant role in defining who we are as Americans.
The Legacy Girls concert will be held at LaSalle's Rotary Park, in conjunction with other Celebrate
LaSalle activities. Share the experience! Rotary Park is Americans with Disabilities Act compliant
and
an ideal venue for intergenerational sharing of such an important historic commemoration.
This program is free and open to the public. For more information, please call 815-223-2341.
"America's Wartime Sweethearts: The Andrew Sisters," the trio performs a delightfully entertaining
tribute to the music that uplifted and unified a nation through the darkest hours of World War II.
The Legacy Girls performance is one in a series of six programs, hosted by the LaSalle Public
Library marking the 70th commemoration of the end of World War II, From May through August ,
2015, the Library will offer program topics that will both entertain and inform, about a time and the
people who played suc a significant role in defining who we are as Americans.
The Legacy Girls concert will be held at LaSalle's Rotary Park, in conjunction with other Celebrate
LaSalle activities. Share the experience! Rotary Park is Americans with Disabilities Act compliant
and
an ideal venue for intergenerational sharing of such an important historic commemoration.
This program is free and open to the public. For more information, please call 815-223-2341.
Friday, June 05, 2015
2014 Lobbyist Reports to the City of Peru
Lobbyist report
TO:Mayor Scott Harl
City of Peru, Illinois
TO:Mayor Scott Harl
City of Peru, Illinois
FROM:Tim McAnarney
McAnarney Consulting
McAnarney Consulting
DATE:December 30, 2014
SUBJECT:Quarterly Report
August 3, 2014: I attended Congresswoman Cheri Bustos fundraiser and discussed legislative issues including our work with U.S. Senator Durbin regarding the*****building (edited by me as still pending) RP
August 4, 2014: I met with Ameren Executives regarding legislative activities.
August 6, 2014: I met with St. Francis Hospital Executives on Peru heliport.
August 8, 2014: I met with U.S. Senator Dick Durbin and Congresswoman Cheri Bustos at the funeral of Gene Callahan (the Congresswoman’s father).
August 11, 2014: I attended State Senator Koehler’s golf outing in Peoria.
August 13, 2014: I attended Representative Smiddy’s fundraiser and also Comptroller Topinka’s fundraiser in Springfield.
August 13, 2014: I attended Governor Quinn’s breakfast in Springfield for Democratic officials.
August 19, 2014: I met with Mayor Harl at Senator Durbin’s office in Springfield to discuss-Blank Building and other Federal issues.(name of building edited by me) RP
August 20, 2014: I attended Southwest Illinois Mayors’ golf outing in Orland Park.
August 21, 2014: I attended fundraiser dinner for Senator Mike Jacobs in Rock Island.
August 22, 2014: I attended Senator Andy Manar’s golf outing in Springfield.
August 25, 2014: I attended Representative Larry Walsh’s fundraiser in Joliet.
August 26, 2014: I attended Governor Pat Quinn’s fundraiser in Cantrall.
August 29, 2014: I met with Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) officials regarding money for “Brownfield” clean-up.
September 2, 2014: I met with T.V. Channel 3 (WCIA) Champaign regarding election.
September 3, 2014: I worked with Nora Fesco regarding application for $300,000 grant for splash pool.
September 9, 2014: I received the application for the splash pool grant and talked with the Governor’s office regarding it.
September 10, 2014: I attended fundraiser at the Governor’s Mansion which was attended by numerous elected officials and association directors.
September 10, 2014: I attended fundraiser at the Governor’s Mansion which was attended by numerous elected officials and association directors.
September 11, 2014: I attended Senator Brady’s fundraiser in Bloomington.
September 12, 2014: I attended Representative Costello’s fundraiser in Waterloo.
September 13, 2014: I attended Congresswoman Bustos’ fundraiser in Springfield.
September 15, 2014: I attended Senator McGuire’s fundraiser in Joliet.
September 18, 2014: I attended the Illinois Municipal League’s Conference in Chicago. I was a panelist regarding the discussions on police and fire pensions.
September 24, 2014: I met with the Governor’s office on our road funding request, as well as the DNR splash pool grant.
September 26, 2014: I attended Representative Mitchell’s fundraiser in Decatur.
September 30, 2014: I met with the Governor’s office to request that Mayor Harl be appointed to the State Tax Fairness Committee.
October 1, 2014: I met with Mayor Harl regarding our requests for State money.
October 6, 2014: I met with DCEO officials to see if we could get $150,000 grant for Water Street improvements.
October 7, 2014: I attended Comptroller Topinka’s fundraiser in Springfield.
October 8, 2014: I met with DCEO officials to request $1.5 million for the 911 Consolidation Building.
October 9, 2014: I attended Senator Link’s fundraiser in Chicago.
October 9, 2014: I participated in a statewide telephone conference with 15 other cities regarding the pension issues.
October 14, 2014: I met with U.S. Senator Durbin’s office for an update on our Army Reserve Building. The Senator is still trying to get this done.
October 15, 2014: I attended Representative Hoffman’s fundraiser in Belleville.
October 16, 2014: I talked with mayor Harl and Chief of Police and worked with them to draft a letter regarding our request for $1.5 million for 911 Center.
October 17, 2014: I personally delivered and explained our 911 proposal.
October 21, 2014: Governor agrees to give $1.5 million for 911 Center.
October 23, 2014: I attended “splash pad” presentation with Eric Carls and Mike Perry at DNR headquarters in Springfield. I followed up with the Govenor’s office.
October 24, 1014: Governor Quinn formally announces our 911 Grant. Unfortunately, fog kept the Governor from landing in Peru.
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FROM:Tim McAnarney
McAnarney Consulting
McAnarney Consulting
DATE:April 10, 2015
SUBJECT:November-December 2014 Report
November 4, 2014: I hosted election night event that many government staff members attended.
November 6, 2014: I met with Mayor Harl and the Department of Aeronautics Secretary, Susan Shea,to go over Peru’s requests for funding.
November 12, 2014: I met with the Department of Aeronautics Secretary and staff to specifically discuss our $1.3 million taxiway extension funding request.
November 18, 2014: I attended the Senate Republications fundraiser in Springfield.
November 19, 2014: I attended Legislative Session. I lobbied against HB5485 (bill would let arbitrators determine minimum manning requirements for City Fire Departments. This would take control away from City Councils and Mayors – costs could skyrocket.) The bill passed despite the opposition of most cities.
November 20, 2014: I attended Legislative Session.
November 25, 2014: I took Mayor Harl to Chicago for a political and government reception that was attended by many State Legislators and State Officials.
December 2, 2014: I attended Legislative Session. I supported SB2221 as amended, limited municipalities’ liability on asbestos.
December 3, 2014: I attended Legislative Session.
December 4, 2014: I participated in a Police and Fire Pension discussion with approximately 15 cities.
December 10, 2014: I met with Capital Development Board Director, Jim Underwood, to find out the status of our $1.5 million grant. He told me he had processed the grant and sent it to the Governor’s Office. He thought we were okay.
December 14, 2014: I had lunch with Congresswoman Cheri Bustos to go over Federal and State legislative matters.
December 15, 2014: I attended Senator Bill Brady’s reception in Chicago.
December 19, 2014: I had lunch with U.S. Senator Durbin. He told me he is still working with the**** building (edited by me) RP to try and get the building turned over to Peru.
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Task Force Minutes Interview with City Engineer, Electric & Public Works
Jim Sittler was briefly mentioned at this mtg, but was unable to be present for the interview and he was not interviewed at the most mtg either.
Oglesby 'fun fest' draws crowd on opening night - LaSalle News Tribune - LaSalle, IL
Oglesby 'fun fest' draws crowd on opening night - LaSalle News Tribune - LaSalle, IL
Take the family to Oglesby for some Family Fun.
Take the family to Oglesby for some Family Fun.
Where is Peru on This Issue?
Video was taken at the Reno NV City Council and is thought provoking and interesting.
Thursday, June 04, 2015
Best Small Cities in America - NerdWallet
Best Small Cities in America - NerdWallet
Just a look at where living is reasonable, a few Illinois cities but not many, many in Wisconsin and Iowa.
Just a look at where living is reasonable, a few Illinois cities but not many, many in Wisconsin and Iowa.
Peru ready to reveal plans of major construction on Peoria Street
Peru ready to reveal plans of major construction on Peoria Street
INformational meeting Thursday and that must be tonite.
INformational meeting Thursday and that must be tonite.
Wednesday, June 03, 2015
TASK FORCE WILL MEET TODAY AT 4 P.M.
Wonder what they are now thinking of a city that asked their opinion on their government that doesn't even wait for their opinions and goes ahead and makes a new position and fills it immediately.
Bolingbrook earns 100 percent on list for website transparency - Chicago Tribune
Bolingbrook earns 100 percent on list for website transparency - Chicago Tribune
I did not see Peru on the list for Transparency where the Mayor might answer the phone. IMO, this was so interesting because some folks in Bolingbrook are frequent readers of this blog.
I did not see Peru on the list for Transparency where the Mayor might answer the phone. IMO, this was so interesting because some folks in Bolingbrook are frequent readers of this blog.
Monday, June 01, 2015
Don’t Give Up On Good Government
Don’t Give Up On Good Government
I think they are referring to our city, too many politicians in it for themselves. Tonight at the council meeting 8-0 to the hiring of Bob Vickrey without one word of discussion, not one. I don't think there have been any closed sessions since the election (not sure) so where did these discussions take place. Shouldn't the public be informed that we are giving away some of your tax dollars to a startup consulting firm? What other cities has he helped and what is his record?
I think they are referring to our city, too many politicians in it for themselves. Tonight at the council meeting 8-0 to the hiring of Bob Vickrey without one word of discussion, not one. I don't think there have been any closed sessions since the election (not sure) so where did these discussions take place. Shouldn't the public be informed that we are giving away some of your tax dollars to a startup consulting firm? What other cities has he helped and what is his record?
City of Peru Illinois 61354 - Government Agenda, Minutes, Videos, News
City of Peru Illinois 61354 - Government Agenda, Minutes, Videos, News
The information regarding Oval Wacker Consulting is located near the end of the package. Don't pay too much attention to page numbers as they do not appear in the proper sequence. Easiest to go to End and work from the last to the first. It appears that Oval Wacker will report to the ASM.
Also the Task Force will be meeting Wednesday and will also go into closed session. It seems that their time has been wasted shamefully and the ASM (city administrator) only needs the elected to give him the official title and probable wage increase. That should be no problem in view of their past history.
Wonder if the Civil War statue or Maud Powell figure are shedding tears for the city they reside in?
The information regarding Oval Wacker Consulting is located near the end of the package. Don't pay too much attention to page numbers as they do not appear in the proper sequence. Easiest to go to End and work from the last to the first. It appears that Oval Wacker will report to the ASM.
Also the Task Force will be meeting Wednesday and will also go into closed session. It seems that their time has been wasted shamefully and the ASM (city administrator) only needs the elected to give him the official title and probable wage increase. That should be no problem in view of their past history.
Wonder if the Civil War statue or Maud Powell figure are shedding tears for the city they reside in?
Kinzinger salutes former Princeton mayor in Congress - LaSalle News Tribune - LaSalle, IL
Kinzinger salutes former Princeton mayor in Congress - LaSalle News Tribune - LaSalle, IL
I noticed they said progress under the new City Manager.
I noticed they said progress under the new City Manager.
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