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Peoria County board names courthouse plaza 'Peoria County Bicentennial Park' and approves limited alcohol sales for county events
Summary
The board approved a resolution to name the courthouse plaza for the county bicentennial and adopted amendments to county code allowing sale, possession and consumption of alcohol at county events in limited circumstances.
The Peoria County Board voted Thursday to name the courthouse back plaza "Peoria County Bicentennial Park" and approved amendments to Article 2 of the county code to permit sale, possession and consumption of alcohol on county property for certain county-sponsored events.
Member Rob (last name not specified in the transcript) moved the dedication resolution, seconded by Jennifer (last name not specified). The board voted "All ayes," and the motion passed, according to the meeting record.
County staff told the board they found no historical record of a prior official dedication of the plaza and recommended the name to mark the county's bicentennial. A formal dedication ceremony and a community block party are planned for Saturday, Oct. 4, with a county-sponsored event to follow after plaza construction is complete.
Separately, Member Allison moved, and Member Ronnell seconded, amendments to Article 2 of the Peoria County Code (use of the courthouse and courthouse square). County Administrator Scott (last name not specified) and county counsel explained the redline amendments listed in the meeting packet. The ordinance change removes a blanket prohibition on alcohol on county property for county functions and allows limited alcohol service at the discretion of the county board, the sheriff (as legal custodian of the courthouse), or the county administrator. The amendments were described by staff as intended only for county-sponsored events and receptions and not for generalized private bookings.
The board voted to adopt the ordinance amendments; the meeting record shows "Motion carried, all ayes." The county will add signage to the plaza as part of ongoing construction; the cost of signage was incorporated into the plaza project, staff said. The board did not specify the administrative procedures or permit terms that will govern alcohol service; staff indicated those details will be handled through the county administrator's office and the sheriff's office.
Both the naming resolution and the ordinance amendment were adopted at the August 14 meeting.
