City of Galesburg City Council met Aug. 6.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
Called to order by Mayor John Pritchard at 6:30 p.m.
Roll Call #1: Present: Mayor John Pritchard, Council Members Angela Bastian, Wayne Dennis, Russell Fleming, Corine Andersen, Wayne Allen, and Peter Schwartzman, 7. Absent: Council Member Jeremy Karlin, 1. Also present were City Clerk Kelli Bennewitz, City Manager Todd Thompson, and City Attorney Bradley Nolden. Mayor Pritchard declared a quorum present.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Ruth Chandler, First United Methodist Church, gave the invocation.
Council Member Dennis moved, seconded by Council Member Bastian, to approve minutes of the City Council meeting from the July 16, 2018, meeting.
Roll Call #2:
Ayes: Council Members Bastian, Dennis, Fleming, Andersen, Schwartzman, and Allen, 6.
Nays: None
Absent: Council Member Karlin, 1.
Chairman declared motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA #2018-15
All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered routine by the City Council and is enacted by one motion.
18-2016
Approve Resolution 18-14 for the temporary closure of Main Street and connecting side streets in the downtown for the River 2 River Cruise Night.
18-4091
Approve a Special Event agreement with the Galesburg Heritage Days for their annual event, held August 14-20, 2018.
18-4092
Approve a Special Event agreement with KWAKE Radio for an event (Come to the Table) being held August 18, 2018.
18-5009
Receive a schedule of rates from American Ferrier LLC.
18-6003
Approve the appointment of Stephen McKelvie to the Planning & Zoning Commission, term expiring June 30, 2020.
18-8014
Approve bills in the amount of $1,257,442.13 and advance checks in the amount of $908,601.35.
Council Member Allen moved seconded by Council Member Andersen, to approve Consent
Agenda 2018-15.
Roll Call #3:
Ayes: Council Members Bastian, Dennis, Fleming, Andersen, Schwartzman, and
Allen, 6.
Nays: None
Absent: Council Member Karlin, 1.
Chairman declared motion carried by omnibus vote.
PASSAGE OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
18-1016
Council Member Allen moved, seconded by Council Member Bastian, to approve Ordinance 18- 3571 on final reading authorizing the City of Galesburg to borrow funds ($2,000,000) from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency though the Public Water Supply Loan Program for the purpose of replacing lead water service lines in the City. Roll Call #4:
Ayes: Council Members Bastian, Dennis, Fleming, Andersen, Schwartzman, and
Allen, 6.
Nays: None
Absent: Council Member Karlin, 1.
Chairman declared motion carried.
BIDS, PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
18-3034
Council Member Bastian moved, seconded by Council Member Dennis, to approve the bid from Brandt Construction Company in the amount for $143,596.50 for the asphalt resurfacing project on Parkview Road and Parkview Circle. Funding will be from the Gas Tax Fund. Roll Call #5:
Ayes: Council Members Bastian, Dennis, Fleming, Andersen, Schwartzman, and
Allen, 6.
Nays: None
Absent: Council Member Karlin, 1.
Chairman declared motion carried.
18-3035
Council Member Andersen moved, seconded by Council Member Bastian, to approve the bid from Brandt Construction Company in the amount of $165,197.50 for the asphalt resurfacing project on Heritage Drive and Patterson Drive. Funding will be from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund. Roll Call #6:
Ayes: Council Members Bastian, Dennis, Fleming, Andersen, Schwartzman, and
Allen, 6.
Nays: None
Absent: Council Member Karlin, 1.
Chairman declared motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Jim Jacobs addressed the Council requesting that the Council consider naming the soon-to-be renovated Farnham Street Bridge after Aline Shotts. Ms. Shotts lived in Ward Two for many years, operated a store on Arnold and Losey Street, and was very concerned about the welfare of children when it came to the bridge. He added that Ms. Shotts met with the governor at the time and fought for a new, safer bridge to be constructed. Mr. Jacobs presented the City Clerk with a petition containing signatures in favor of renaming the bridge upon its completion.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
A. Special Events:
a. Use of Lake Storey Nature Center by ACES Community for a Halloween haunted trail event on October 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, and 27, 2018.
b. Use of Lake Storey by IBEW #34 for a Labor Day Picnic on September 3, 2018.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS (Agreements, Approvals, Etc.)
18-4093
Council Member Fleming moved, seconded by Council Member Dennis, to approve a settlement agreement with AECOM USA Inc. and dismiss litigation in exchange for a settlement payment of $73,710.
Roll Call #7:
Ayes: Council Members Bastian, Dennis, Fleming, Andersen, Schwartzman, and
Allen, 6.
Nays: None
Absent: Council Member Karlin, 1.
Chairman declared motion carried.
18-4094
Council Member Andersen moved, seconded by Council Member Allen, to approve an engineering agreement with Dewberry Engineers Inc. in the amount of $18,550 plus reimbursable expenses for replacing valves in the Lake Storey drawdown tower.
Roll Call #8:
Ayes: Council Members Bastian, Dennis, Fleming, Andersen, Schwartzman, and
Allen, 6.
Nays: None
Absent: Council Member Karlin, 1.
Chairman declared motion carried.
Council Member Allen moved, seconded by Council Member Fleming, that the City Council sit as the Town Board. The motion carried by voice vote.
TOWN BUSINESS
18-9020
Trustee Fleming moved, seconded by Trustee Dennis, to approve Town bills and warrants be drawn in payment of same.
| Fund Title | Amount |
| Town Fund | $2,616.39 |
| General Assistance Fund | $1,871.48 |
| IMRF Fund | $2,871.94 |
| Social Security/Medicare Fund | $2,421.94 |
| Liability Fund | |
| Audit Fund | |
| Total | $9,781.75 |
Ayes: Trustees Bastian, Dennis, Fleming, Andersen, Schwartzman, and Allen, 6.
Nays: None
Absent: Trustee Karlin, 1.
Chairman declared motion carried.
Trustee Allen moved, seconded by Trustee Dennis, that the Town Board resume sitting as the City Council. The motion carried by voice vote.
Several Council Members commented on the Sibley Underpass and commended Wayne Carl and his staff on all their work to get it completed. Many positive comments have been received by citizens as well.
Council Member Schwartzman expressed concern that fireworks are still being set off. Since they are illegal, he urged citizens to contact the Police Department if they know where they are being fired. He also inquired about the train horns. Director Carl stated that the Quiet Zone application has been filed and the horns should cease on August 24th. He did note that it will take time for engineers to recognize the zone.
Council Member Schwartzman urged citizens to write down times they feel that a train is blowing their horn excessively and send it to him or the City Manager.
Mayor Pritchard thanked Wayne Carl, Kelli Bennewitz and their staff for their assistance on the Sibley Underpass grand opening. He also commended the Great Balloon Race organizers for a successful event with a great turnout this year.
There being no further business, Council Member Allen moved, seconded by Council Member Dennis, to adjourn the regular meeting at 6:48 p.m.
Roll Call #10:
Ayes: Council Members Bastian, Dennis, Fleming, Andersen, Schwartzman and
Allen, 6.
Nays: None
Absent: Council Member Karlin, 1.
Chairman declared motion carried.
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