Galesburg City Council met Nov. 5.
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, Peter Schwartzman, Wayne Allen, and Jeremy Karlin, 6. Absent: Council Members Angela Bastian and Corine Andersen, 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. Ruth Chandler gave the invocation.
Council Member Dennis moved, seconded by Council Member Schwartzman, to approve minutes of the City Council meeting from the November 15, 2018, meeting.
Roll Call #2:
Ayes: Council Members Dennis, Fleming, Schwartzman, and Allen, 4.
Nays: None
Absent: Council Member Bastian and Andersen, 2.
Abstain: Council Member Karlin, 1.
Chairman declared motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA #2018-21
All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered routine by the City Council and is enacted by one motion.
18-3045
Approve the use of the 2018-2019 State bid for bulk rock salt in the amount of $55.979 per ton from Cargill Incorporated Salt Division.
18-4116
Approve an amended Sexual Harassment Policy that extends the time frame for filing a complaint with the Illinois Department of Human Rights to 300 days.
18-4117
Approve the annual Granicus maintenance agreement in the amount of $10,147.82.
18-5011
Receive a rate schedule change for Norm’s Towing & Recovery service.
18-8020
Approve bills in the amount of $978,112.23 and advance checks in the amount of $2,326,156.13.
Council Member Allen moved seconded by Council Member Dennis, to approve Consent Agenda 2018-21.
Roll Call #3:
Ayes: Council Members Dennis, Fleming, Schwartzman, Allen, and Karlin, 5.
Nays: None
Absent: Council Members Bastian and Andersen, 2.
Chairman declared motion carried by omnibus vote.
PASSAGE OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
18-1023
Special Ordinance on first reading vacating an alley adjacent to East Grove Street, mid-block between North Prairie Street and North Kellogg Street.
18-1024
Ordinance on first reading amending the zoning from Institutional District (I) to Single Family (R-1A) Zoning District at 320 North Kellogg Street.
18-1025
Ordinance on first reading amending Chapter 90.75 of the Galesburg Municipal Code regarding animal registration.
18-1026
Ordinance on first reading amending Appendix AA of Chapter 76 of the Galesburg Municipal Code designating a loading zone on the east side of South Seminary Street between Main Street and all alleyway.
Council Member Andersen entered the meeting at 6:45 p.m.
Dick Lindstrom, Lindstrom’s TV & Appliance, addressed the Council in opposition to the loading zone. He stated that the Seminary Street door is the door they consider their main entrance and is used for deliveries, loading, and the one their service technicians use. In 1982, he asked that a loading zone be approved but City officials kept the right turn lane instead and allowed Lindstrom’s to park there for short periods as long as it wasn’t abused.
Mr. Lindstrom noted that the City Engineer stated that if a loading zone were approved it could not be designated for Lindstrom’s only. He added that his concern if approved would be that others would use loading zone and he would not have the access he has had for many years.
18-2019
Council Member Allen moved, seconded by Council Member Karlin, to approve Resolution 18-17 determining the 2018 Property Tax Levy, which is not more than 105 percent and therefore will not require a truth in taxation public hearing. The tax levy request will not exceed $9,647,121.
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.
18-2020
Council Member Karlin moved, seconded by Council Member Fleming, to approve Resolution 18-18 to name the Farnham Street Bridge in honor of Aline Shotts.
Roll Call #5:
Ayes: Council Members Dennis, Fleming, Andersen, Schwartzman, and Karlin, 5.
Nays: Council Member Allen, 1.
Absent: Council Member Bastian, 1.
Chairman declared motion carried.
BIDS, PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
A. 2019 Draft Budget is available for inspection on the City’s website and in the City Clerk’s office.
B. A special budget Work Session will be held during the day on Friday, November 16th.
C. October 2018 Traffic Advisory Committee Report
D. Special Event:
a. Use of Lake Storey by 6140Run for the Rail Bender Trail Classic on November 11, 2018.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS (Agreements, Approvals, Etc.)
18-4118
Council Member Fleming moved, seconded by Council Member Allen, to approve a quote from JP Benbow in the amount of $5,831 to replace the existing heat and air system at the Brooks Street Fire Station.
Roll Call #6:
Ayes: Council Members Dennis, Fleming, Andersen, Schwartzman, Allen, and Karlin, 6.
Nays: None
Absent: Council Member Bastian, 1.
Chairman declared motion carried.
Council Member Karlin moved, seconded by Council Member Andersen, to approve a quote from Foremost Industrial Technologies in the amount of $6,949.82 to rebuild supplemental well number two at the West Main Street pumping station.
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.
18-4120
Council Member Dennis moved, seconded by Council Member Karlin, to approve a redevelopers agreement with Acapulco Restaurant, LLC for the property located at 248 East Simmons Street for up to $14,500.
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.
18-4121
Council Member Dennis moved, seconded by Council Member Allen, to approve a controlled burn of a residential structure 761 West First Street by the Fire Department. Cost of a regular demolition is estimated at $10,206 and a controlled burn is estimated at $6,700 with $800 in firefighter overtime.
Roll Call #9:
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
18-9027
Trustee Fleming moved, seconded by Trustee Dennis, to approve Town bills and warrants be drawn in payment of same.
| Fund Title | Amount |
| Town Fund | $441.74 |
| General Assistance Fund | $1,287.52 |
| IMRF Fund | $2,905.96 |
| Social Security/Medicare Fund | $2,453.02 |
| Liability Fund | |
| Audit Fund | |
| Total | $7,088.24 |
Ayes: Trustees Dennis, Fleming, Andersen, Schwartzman, Allen, and Karlin, 6.
Nays: None
Absent: Trustee Bastian, 1.
Chairman declared motion carried.
18-9028
Ordinance on first reading approving the Township Budget and Appropriation for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2019, and ending December 31, 2019, showing the following:
General Town Fund $447,143
Audit Fund $7,125
Liability Fund $10,125
Social Security/Medicare Fund $32,125
Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) $27,125
General Assistance Fund $456,400
Total Appropriations $980,043
18-9029
Ordinance on first reading approving the 2018 Property Tax Levy for the Town of the City of Galesburg in the amount of $511,000.
Trustee Allen moved, seconded by Trustee Fleming, that the Town Board resume sitting as the City Council. The motion carried by voice vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT
CLOSING COMMENTS
Council Member Karlin stated that he recently had a meeting in town where a labor arbitrator attended and had the opportunity to stay in Galesburg. Her comments were very positive of our community and she stated it was beautiful, vibrant and was very impressed with all the current projects underway. He also congratulated Elvith Santoyo on receiving the TIF funding approval and wished her luck in continuing to make our downtown vibrant.
Council Member Schwartzman stated that at the last meeting he announced he would be providing ideas for our community to work towards being a climate neutral or climate sensitive community. He listed the following ideas and stated they would also be on his Facebook page and will forward them to the City Administration, Council, and media.
● Plant large, long-lasting trees
● Increase ridership on public transportation
● Increase non-motorized transportation opportunities (e.g. walking, bicycling, skateboarding) and keep sidewalks in good shape
● Maximize use of solar, wind, and geothermal power
● Increase opportunities to consume local food (i.e. year-round or inside farmer’s market), become a food hub, and assist with marketing food manufacturers
● Compost
● Continue to enhance the downtown area to encourage traffic and keep people walking
● Continue to assist in weatherizing homes but on a larger scale
Council Member Dennis stated that the Farnham Street Bridge (Aline Shotts Bridge) should be complete by the end of November.
Mayor Pritchard stated that many people from the Chicago area, as well as other areas around the state, were in Galesburg for the Arts Alliance Conference in October. Many great and positive remarks were made about the community and an opportunity was given for those attending to visit Knox College, The Orpheum Theatre, Dick Blick, and many other community treasures.
Council Member Karlin moved, seconded by Council Member Dennis, to adjourn into Executive Session at 7:06 p.m. for the purposes of discussion litigation (5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (11).
Roll Call #11:
Ayes: Council Members Dennis, Fleming, Andersen, Schwartzman, Allen, and Karlin, 6.
Nays: None
Absent: Council Member Bastian, 1.
Chairman declared motion carried.
During the Executive Session, Council Member Schwartzman left the meeting at 7:25 p.m.
There being no further business, Council Member Dennis moved, seconded by Council Member Allen, to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:28 p.m.
Roll Call #12:
Ayes: Council Members Dennis, Fleming, Andersen, Allen, and Karlin, 5.
Nays: None
Absent: Council Members Bastian and Schwartzman, 2.
Chairman declared motion carried.
There being no further business, Council Member Karlin moved, seconded by Council Member Allen, to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:29 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.
https://www.ci.galesburg.il.us/assets/1/20/11052018_Council_Minutes.pdf
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