Galesburg City City Council met Oct. 1.
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, Peter Schwartzman, Wayne Allen, and Jeremy Karlin, 8. 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. Leigh Nygard gave the invocation.
Council Member Dennis moved, seconded by Council Member Bastian, to approve minutes of the City Council meeting from the September 17, 2018, meeting.
Roll Call #2:
Ayes: Council Members Bastian, Dennis, Fleming, Schwartzman, Allen, and Karlin, 6.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstain: Council Member Andersen, 1.
Chairman declared motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA #2018-19
All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered routine by the City Council and is enacted by one motion.
18-2018
Approve Resolution 18-16 ceding the City’s 2018 private activity bonding authority to the Quad Cities Regional Economic Development Authority (QCREDA).
18-3042
Approve the bid submitted by Martin Equipment in the amount of $22,455 for the purchase of one tilt deck trailer for use by the Water Division.
18-4108
Approve a facility use agreement between Knox College and the City.
18-4109
Approve the bid submitted by Supreme Radio in the amount of $11,000.30 for the purchase of ten portable radios for the Police Department.
18-8018
Approve bills in the amount of $1,571,215.44 and advance checks in the amount of $308,655.16.
Council Member Bastian moved seconded by Council Member Karlin, to approve Consent Agenda 2018-19.
Roll Call #3:
Ayes: Council Members Bastian, Dennis, Fleming, Andersen, Schwartzman, Allen and Karlin, 7.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Chairman declared motion carried by omnibus vote
PASSAGE OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
18-1020
Council Member Karlin moved, seconded by Council Member Schwartzman, to approve Ordinance 18-3572 on final reading amending Section 130.999 (H) of the Galesburg Municipal Code amending the minimum penalty for possession of cannabis of up to 10 grams or possession of drug paraphernalia from $300 to $150.
Roll Call #4:
Ayes: Council Members Fleming, Andersen, Schwartzman, and Karlin, 4.
Nays: Council Members Bastian, Dennis, and Allen, 3.
Absent: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
18-1021
Council Member Allen moved, seconded by Council Member Karlin, to approve Ordinance
18-3573 on final reading amending Section 113.043 (A) of the Galesburg Municipal Code amending the number of Class A liquor licenses to twenty-four.
Roll Call #5:
Ayes: Council Members Bastian, Dennis, Fleming, Andersen, Schwartzman, Allen, and Karlin, 7.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
18-1022
Special Ordinance on first reading authorizing the sale of two City-owned Harley Davidson police motorcycles. The vehicles would be sold by the City on eBay with the proceeds being used towards the next purchase of Police vehicles.
BIDS, PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT
Jim Jacobs addressed the Council urging them to once again consider renaming the Farnham Street Bridge after Aline Shotts. He asked about the protocol that is required by the City Council in order to add the item to an upcoming agenda for approval. Mayor Pritchard stated that he can add it or three Council Members may request it to be placed on an agenda. The Mayor also noted that he has done research on the bridge and stated that it, as well as the street, are named after Eli Farnham. Mr. Farnham was active early in Galesburg’s history with Knox College and the Central Congregational Church. He also feels that because this bridge is not new, simply a reconstruction of an already existing bridge, it should remain named the Farnham Street Bridge.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
A. Trick or Treat in Galesburg: Wednesday, October 31st, 5-8 p.m.
B. Troop Carrier Dedication: Tuesday, October 2nd, 10 a.m.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS (Agreements, Approvals, Etc.)
18-4110
Council Member Bastian moved, seconded by Council Member Fleming, to approve the release of the five-year reversion agreement for the vacant lot formerly known as 428 East North Street.
Roll Call #6:
Ayes: Council Members Bastian, Dennis, Fleming, Andersen, Schwartzman, Allen, and Karlin, 7.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
18-4111
Council Member Andersen moved, seconded by Council Member Bastian, to approve an amendment to the Royal Cleaning Contract to include the cleaning of the Public Safety Building at an additional cost of $5,896.
Council Member Fleming stated that he would be voting no on this item and prefer that the contract be released for bid.
Roll Call #7:
Ayes: Council Members Bastian, Dennis, Andersen, Schwartzman, Allen, and Karlin, 6.
Nays: Council Member Fleming, 1.
Absent: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
18-4112
Council Member Allen moved, seconded by Council Member Bastian, to approve a supplemental engineering services agreement with Dewberry Engineers Inc. for preparing bid documents for replacing valves in the Lake Storey drawdown tower at a cost of $7,300 plus reimbursable expenses for a total cost of $7,800.
Roll Call #8:
Ayes: Council Members Bastian, Dennis, Fleming, Andersen, Schwartzman, Allen, and Karlin, 7.
Nays: None
Absent: None
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
18-9024
Trustee Andersen moved, seconded by Trustee Dennis, to approve Town bills and warrants be drawn in payment of same.
| Fund Title | Amount |
| Town Fund | $217.16 |
| General Assistance Fund | $812.28 |
| IMRF Fund | $2,893.98 |
| Social Security/Medicare Fund | $2,466.43 |
| Liability Fund | |
| Audit Fund | |
| Total | $6,379.85 |
Ayes: Trustees Bastian, Dennis, Fleming, Andersen, Schwartzman, Allen, and Karlin, 7.
Nays: None
Absent: None
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 Schwartzman stated that he has been contacted by several business owners near the soon-to-be demolished theatre downtown and the possible damage to nearby buildings. Planning & Public Works Director Wayne Carl stated that all building owners to the north and south have been contacted; however, he can send letters to others in the area as well. He assured Council that demolition contractors that handle this size of building are well equipped with the proper tools and aware of the surrounding properties.
Council Member Schwartzman also inquired about a timeline for the Comp Plan. City Manager Thompson stated that he is prepared to move forward once all questions and concerns have been addressed from the Council. At this time he has not received much feedback from Council and is set to move forward with taking the document to the Planning & Zoning Commission. He noted that it is a flexible document but that it will likely be used in the budget planning process.
Council Member Allen commented on the work being done by IDOT on North Henderson Street and that it shows that the City’s Street Division does good work.
Mayor Pritchard invited the public to attend the dedication ceremony for the armored vehicle troop carrier, as well as the recently made memorial signs for local veterans killed in action in recent conflicts. The ceremony will take place at the Veteran’s Memorial, Lincoln Park, 10 a.m.
There being no further business, Council Member Dennis moved, seconded by Council Member Bastian, to adjourn the regular meeting at 6:56 p.m.
Roll Call #10:
Ayes: Council Members Bastian, Dennis, Fleming, Andersen, Schwartzman, Allen, and Karlin, 7.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
http://www.ci.galesburg.il.us/assets/1/20/10012018_Council_Minutes.pdf
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