City of Galesburg City Council met Aug. 20.
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 Wayne Dennis, Russell Fleming, Corine Andersen, Wayne Allen, and Jeremy Karlin, 6. Absent: Council Members Angela Bastian and Peter Schwartzman, 2. 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.
The Mayor asked for a moment of silence in lieu of an invocation.
Council Member Dennis moved, seconded by Council Member Andersen, to approve minutes of the City Council meeting from the August 6, 2018, meeting.
Roll Call #2:
Ayes: Council Members Dennis, Fleming, Andersen, Allen, and Karlin, 5.
Nays: None
Absent: Council Members Bastian and Schwartzman, 2.
Chairman declared motion carried.
City Attorney Brad Nolden opened and read sealed bids for the following City-owned properties:
| Tract | Bidder | Bid Price |
| 5 | Peter Hauslein | $505.00 |
| 1 | Gary Nelson | $101.00 |
| 5 | Terry S. Petermann | $1,100.00 |
| 9 | Mark F. Rasmussen | $150.00 |
| 10 | Mark F. Rasmussen | $150.00 |
| 13 | Mark F. Rasmussen | $120.00 |
| 15 | Mark F. Rasmussen | $120.00 |
| 6 | Mark F. Rasmussen | $120.00 |
| 17 | Mark F. Rasmussen | $120.00 |
| 18 | Mark F. Rasmussen | $120.00 |
| 5 | James Aaron Christopher | $1,125.00 |
| 7 | Joseph R. Dykeman | $150.00 |
All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered routine by the City Council and is enacted by one motion.
18-4095
Approve contract with Klingner & Associates for architectural work to install the water play feature at Lakeside Splashzone in the amount of $18,800.
18-5010
Receive the Investment Schedule as of June 30, 2018.
18-8015
Approve bills in the amount of $1,458,622.77 and advance checks in the amount of $499,491.91.
Council Member Allen moved seconded by Council Member Karlin, to approve Consent Agenda
2018-16.
Roll Call #3:
Ayes: Council Members Dennis, Fleming, Andersen, Allen, and Karlin, 5.
Nays: None
Absent: Council Members Bastian and Schwartzman, 2.
Chairman declared motion carried by omnibus vote.
PASSAGE OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
BIDS, PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
18-3036
Council Member Allen moved, seconded by Council Member Fleming, to approve the bid submitted by Key Equipment in the amount of $15,850 for the purchase of storm sewer inspection equipment.
Roll Call #4:
Ayes: Council Members Dennis, Fleming, Andersen, Allen, and Karlin, 5.
Nays: None
Absent: Council Members Bastian and Schwartzman, 2.
Chairman declared motion carried.
18-3037
Council Member Dennis moved, seconded by Council Member Fleming, to approve the bid submitted by Supreme Radio in the amount of $41,401.20 for the purchase of forty portable radios.
Roll Call #5:
Ayes: Council Members Dennis, Fleming, Andersen, Allen, and Karlin, 5.
Nays: None
Absent: Council Members Bastian and Schwartzman, 2.
Chairman declared motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Luis Rivera, Roofers Local 32, addressed the Council regarding the recent renovations done on the City Hall roof. He noted that the work was completed by Armor Roofing Company, which is not a local roofing company. He also stated that Armor has many OSHA violations and asked the City to consider using a local roofing company in the future.
City Manager Thompson did state that the work done on City Hall was part of a much larger project due to hail damage and was coordinated by the City’s insurance carrier.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Thompson reported that Fall Clean Up Days will be held September 17th to 21st on residents’ regular refuse day. During this time period, there is no limit on size or quantity of household refuse placed at the curb.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS (Agreements, Approvals, Etc.)
18-4096
Council Member Karlin moved, seconded by Council Member Allen, to approve a change order in the net amount of $33,444.24 for the Carl Sandburg Drive and Broad Street intersection improvement.
Roll Call #6:
Ayes: Council Members Dennis, Fleming, Andersen, Allen, and Karlin, 5.
Nays: None
Absent: Council Members Bastian and Schwartzman, 2.
Chairman declared motion carried.
18-4097
Council Member Andersen moved, seconded by Council Member Fleming, to approve a 36-month agreement for an electricity supplier with Homefield/Dynegy at a cost of $0.04486 for all
City electric accounts.
Roll Call #7:
Ayes: Council Members Dennis, Fleming, Andersen, Allen, and Karlin, 5.
Nays: None
Absent: Council Members Bastian and Schwartzman, 2.
Chairman declared motion carried.
18-4098
Council Member Fleming moved, seconded by Council Member Dennis, to approve a settlement agreement with Scott Pullen, City employee, for a fall that occured in 2012 at the Oquawka Water Treatment Plant in the amount of $37,729.60.
Roll Call #8:
Ayes: Council Members Dennis, Fleming, Andersen, Allen, and Karlin, 5.
Nays: None
Absent: Council Members Bastian and Schwartzman, 2.
Chairman declared motion carried.
18-4099
Council Member Allen moved, seconded by Council Member Karlin, to approve a consultant maintenance agreement with Donohue and Associates for the Water SCADA system.
Roll Call #9:
Ayes: Council Members Dennis, Fleming, Andersen, Allen, and Karlin, 5.
Nays: None
Absent: Council Members Bastian and Schwartzman, 2.
Chairman declared motion carried.
18-4100
Council Member Dennis moved, seconded by Council Member Allen, to approve a loan guarantee with Jimmy’s Pizza in the amount of $85,431 for a period of 36 months. The restaurant will be located at 379 East Tompkins Street.
Roll Call #10:
Ayes: Council Members Dennis, Fleming, Andersen, Allen, and Karlin, 5.
Nays: None
Absent: Council Members Bastian and Schwartzman, 2.
Chairman declared motion carried.
18-4101
Council Member Dennis moved, seconded by Council Member Andersen, to approve a redevelopers agreement with Debra and James McCormick, owners of Jimmy’s Pizza, L.L.C., for the property located at 379 East Tompkins Street. Total cost of the project is estimated at $406,835 and a TIF incentive not to exceed $31,000 is proposed.
Roll Call #11:
Ayes: Council Members Dennis, Fleming, Andersen, Allen, and Karlin, 5.
Nays: None
Absent: Council Members Bastian and Schwartzman, 2.
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
18-9021
Trustee Fleming moved, seconded by Trustee Dennis, to approve Town bills and warrants be drawn in payment of same.
| Fund Title | Amount |
| Town Fund | $5,272.20 |
| General Assistance Fund | $3,624.07 |
| IMRF Fund | |
| Social Security/Medicare Fund | |
| Liability Fund | |
| Audit Fund | |
| Total | $8,896.27 |
Roll Call #12:
Ayes: Trustees Dennis, Fleming, Andersen, Allen, and Karlin, 5.
Nays: None
Absent: Trustees Bastian and Schwartzman, 2.
Chairman declared motion carried.
Trustee Allen moved, seconded by Trustee Fleming, that the Town Board resume sitting as the City Council. The motion carried by voice vote.
CLOSING COMMENTS
Council Member Karlin reminded citizens that Galesburg schools start Wednesday and to be watchful of children walking and on bicycles.
Council Member Allen reported that the amphibious vehicle has been placed at Lincoln Park and then was involved in a vehicle accident that did some damage. He noted that it will be repaired and that the decorative fence is now installed as well. He thanked all the businesses and individuals who participated in its restoration.
Council Member Andersen added that Knox College students and families will soon be arriving for the start of their year. She reminded people to be careful of pedestrians, especially on South Street.
Mayor Pritchard also thanked the many people and businesses who volunteered their talents, labor, and money to the restoration and relocation of the amphibious vehicle.
The Mayor also invited the community to attend a special open house and ribbon cutting for Jupiter Machine Tools on Thursday, September 6th, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 11 a.m.
There being no further business, Council Member Fleming moved, seconded by Council Member Allen, to adjourn the regular meeting at 6:49 p.m.
Roll Call #13:
Ayes: Council Members Dennis, Fleming, Andersen, Allen, and Karlin, 5.
Nays: None
Absent: Council Members Bastian and Schwartzman, 2.
Chairman declared motion carried.
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