City of Galesburg City Council met Sept. 4.
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, Peter Schwartzman, Wayne Allen, and Jeremy Karlin, 7. Absent: Council Member Angela Bastian, 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. Semenya McCord gave the invocation.
Council Member Dennis moved, seconded by Council Member Karlin, to approve minutes of the City Council meeting from the August 20, 2018, meeting.
Roll Call #2:
Ayes: Council Members Dennis, Fleming, Andersen, Schwartzman, Allen, and Karlin, 6.
Nays: None
Absent: Council Member Bastian, 1.
Chairman declared motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA #2018-17
All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered routine by the City Council and is enacted by one motion.
18-8016
Approve bills in the amount of $1,076,146.16 and advance checks in the amount of $138,414.87.
Council Member Fleming moved seconded by Council Member Andersen, to approve Consent Agenda 2018-17.
Roll Call #3:
Ayes: Council Members Dennis, Fleming, Andersen, Allen, Schwartzman, and Karlin, 6.
Nays: None
Absent: Council Member Bastian, 1.
Chairman declared motion carried by omnibus vote.
PASSAGE OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
18-1017
Special Ordinance on first reading authorizing the purchase of the vacant lot formerly known as 424 Monmouth Boulevard for $670.00 from the Knox County Trustee.
18-1018
Special Ordinance on first reading authorizing the sale of the vacant lot formerly known as 424 Monmouth Boulevard to Knox College for $670.00.
18-1019
Ordinance on first reading rezoning from O, Office District, to B2, General Business District, property on West Carl Sandburg Drive (PIN #99-03-130-002).
BIDS, PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
18-3038
Council Member Andersen moved, seconded by Council Member Fleming, to approve the bid submitted by Air Blower Services Inc. in the amount of $6,204.61 for the purchase of an air blower for the Water Division.
Roll Call #4:
Ayes: Council Members Dennis, Fleming, Andersen, Schwartzman, Allen, and Karlin, 6.
Nays: None
Absent: Council Member Bastian, 1.
Chairman declared motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
A. Traffic Advisory Committee report for August 2018 was received.
B. Fall Clean-up Days is scheduled for September 17-21, 2018.
C. Special Events:
a. Use of Tompkins Street, between Cherry Street and Prairie Street, by First Baptist Church for a Fall Kick-off Celebration on September 9, 2018.
b. Use of Lake Storey Park by the Regional Office of Education for the Ken Russell 5th Grade Outdoor Education Day on September 27, 2018.
c. Use of Parking Lot B by the United Way for an electronics recycling event on September 7, 2018.
The City Manager also reported that applications are being accepted from residents for the Help Eliminate Lead Program. To be eligible, people must live in the City of Galesburg, live in an owner-occupied home with the presence of lead paint hazards and must meet the State’s low-income guidelines. Each home selected for the program will receive $15,000 to $20,000 worth of assistance. For more information, residents are encouraged to call the Planning Department.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS (Agreements, Approvals, Etc.)
18-4102
Council Member Andersen moved, seconded by Council Member Karlin, to approve an amendment to modify the substantially completed date to December 31, 2018, to the MLKKM Properties, LLC Development Agreement for approximately 7.24 acres of property located within the North Seminary Street Business District Subdivision.
Roll Call #5:
Ayes: Council Members Dennis, Fleming, Andersen, Schwartzman, Allen, and Karlin, 6.
Nays: None
Absent: Council Member Bastian, 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
18-9022
Trustee Fleming moved, seconded by Trustee Dennis, to approve Town bills and warrants be drawn in payment of same.
| Fund Title | Amount |
| Town Fund | $28,579.68 |
| General Assistance Fund | $1,863.43 |
| IMRF Fund | $2,897.75 |
| Social Security/Medicare Fund | $2,477.00 |
| Liability Fund | |
| Audit Fund | |
| Total | $35,817.86 |
Ayes: Trustees Dennis, Fleming, Andersen, Schwartzman, Allen, and Karlin, 6.
Nays: None
Absent: Trustee Bastian, 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.
Council Member Schwartzman reported that the City Council held a work session to review the newly updated Comprehensive Plan and unfortunately no one from the public attended. He encouraged residents to look at the plan on the City’s website and make comments. Council is interested in knowing the community’s interest and ideas for the future. He also added that the Master Park Plan is also available online to view.
Council Member Allen thanked the Mayor and City Manager, as well as other volunteers, for the work done on the troop carrier.
Council Member Karlin inquired about the timeline for the Comprehensive Plan and Master Park Plan. City Manager Thompson stated that he would like any input from Council and the public and will incorporate any modifications. It will then go to Council for their formal approval. The plans will also be used for the upcoming budget process.
Mayor Pritchard reminded everyone to take advantage of the 47th Annual Stearman Fly-in. He 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.
Council Member Karlin moved, seconded by Council Member Dennis, to adjourn into Executive Session at 6:42 p.m. for the purposes of discussion (5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (11) and (21), litigation and approval of the June 27, 2018, executive session minutes.
Roll Call #7:
Ayes: Council Members Dennis, Fleming, Andersen, Schwartzman, Allen, and Karlin, 6.
Nays: None
Absent: Council Member Bastian, 1.
Chairman declared motion carried.
There being no further business, Council Member Fleming moved, seconded by Council Member Allen, to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:20 p.m.
Roll Call #8:
Ayes: Council Members Dennis, Fleming, Andersen, Schwartzman, Allen, and Karlin, 6.
Nays: None
Absent: Council Member Bastian, 1.
Chairman declared motion carried.
https://www.ci.galesburg.il.us/assets/1/20/09042018_Council_Minutes.pdf
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