City of Galesburg City Council met Nov. 19.
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, Russell Fleming, Corine Andersen, Peter Schwartzman, Wayne Allen, and Jeremy Karlin, 7. Absent: Council Member Wayne Dennis, 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. Bonnie Ericson gave the invocation.
Council Member Andersen moved, seconded by Council Member Karlin, to approve minutes of the City Council meeting from the November 5, 2018, meeting.
Roll Call #2:
Ayes: Council Members Fleming, Andersen, Schwartzman, Allen, and Karlin, 5.
Nays: None
Absent: Council Member Dennis, 1.
Abstain: Council Member Bastian, 1.
Chairman declared motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA #2018-22
All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered routine by the City Council and is enacted by one motion.
18-2021
Approve Resolution 18-19 authorizing the Mayor to sign the FY 2019 Grant Agreement for the Section 5311 Federal Operating Assistance Grant for the City’s transit program.
18-2022
Approve Resolution 18-20 authorizing the Mayor to sign the FY 2019 Uniform Grant Agreement for the Downstate Operating Assistance Program for the City’s transit program.
18-2023
Approve an MFT Resolution for the 2019 annual supply of fill and patch materials.
18-3046
Approve a new agreement with A to Z Lawn Care & Landscaping for miscellaneous pick-up and clean-up around the City.
18-3047
Approve a five-year agreement for the purchase of SCBA Air-Paks from Municipal Emergency Services for the Galesburg Fire Department.
18-4122
Approve an annual maintenance agreement from Hewlett-Packard in the amount of $6,867.26 as a sole source purchase for the City’s HP server.
18-4123
Authorize the City Manager to renew the contractual agreement with The Horton Group to provide Risk Management Consulting and Insurance Brokerage services for the City of Galesburg at a cost of $22,089 annually.
18-4124
Approve the renewal of the Law Enforcement Liability insurance policy with QBE Specialty Insurance Company brokered through The Horton Group in the annual amount of $33,825.
18-6004
Approve the appointment of Bob Warren to the Public Transportation Advisory Commission, term expiring June 30, 2021.
18-8021
Approve bills in the amount of $1,050,552.14 and advance checks in the amount of $12,698.64.
Council Member Allen moved seconded by Council Member Bastian, to approve Consent Agenda 2018-22.
Roll Call #3:
Ayes: Council Members Bastian, Fleming, Andersen, Schwartzman, Allen, and Karlin, 6.
Nays: None
Absent: Council Member Dennis, 1.
Chairman declared motion carried by omnibus vote.
PASSAGE OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
18-1023
Council Member Karlin moved, seconded by Council Member Bastian, to approve Special Ordinance 18-573 on final reading vacating an alley adjacent to East Grove Street, mid-block between North Prairie Street and North Kellogg Street.
Roll Call #4:
Ayes: Council Members Bastian, Fleming, Andersen, Schwartzman, Allen, and Karlin, 6.
Nays: None
Absent: Council Member Dennis, 1.
Chairman declared motion carried.
18-1024
Council Member Allen moved, seconded by Council Member Karlin, to approve Ordinance 18-3574 on final reading amending the zoning from Institutional District (I) to Single Family (R-1A) Zoning District at 320 North Kellogg Street.
Roll Call #5:
Ayes: Council Members Bastian, Fleming, Andersen, Schwartzman, Allen, and Karlin, 6.
Nays: None
Absent: Council Member Dennis, 1.
Chairman declared motion carried.
18-1025
Council Member Bastian moved, seconded by Council Member Allen, to approve Ordinance 18-3575 on final reading amending Chapter 90.75 of the Galesburg Municipal Code regarding animal registration.
Roll Call #6:
Ayes: Council Members Bastian, Fleming, Andersen, Schwartzman, Allen, and Karlin, 6.
Nays: None
Absent: Council Member Dennis, 1.
Chairman declared motion carried.
18-1026
Council Member Allen moved, seconded by Council Member Schwartzman, to approve Ordinance on final 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 Allen stated that he believes the area being discussed should be an “official” loading zone and his vote should not be taken for or against any person.
Council Member Fleming stated that he has received many phone calls from people who wish to see no change in that area and that a right turn lane should remain. Council Member Bastian also noted that she had received many phone calls and emails. She added that Lindstrom’s has continued to use the area as an unofficial loading zone without any restrictions from the City. She would like to table the agenda item and ask that Administration work with the property owners to alleviate the issues with the parking and loading so that Council is not seen as picking sides.
Council Member Bastian moved, seconded by Council Member Karlin, to table agenda item 18-1026.
Roll Call #7:
Ayes: Council Members Bastian, Andersen, Schwartzman, and Karlin, 4.
Nays: Council Members Fleming and Allen, 2.
Absent: Council Member Dennis, 1.
Chairman declared motion carried.
8-1027
Special Ordinance on first reading approving the 2018 Property Tax Levy in the amount of $9,327,518 which is an increase of 1.52 percent compared to the total amount of the 2017 tax levy extension.
18-1028
Special Ordinance on first reading approving the 2018 levy for the Special Service Area #1 (Downtown Area) in the amount of$154,505.
18-1029
Ordinance on first reading adjusting various rates and fees collected by the City.
Council Member Fleming stated that he is not in favor on increasing the monthly water facility charge and believes that a water rate study should be done in-house in the near future. Council Members Bastian and Schwartzman agreed that that the facility charge should not be increased for residential users.
Council Member Bastian moved, seconded by Council Member Fleming, to amend the proposed 2019 Revenue Adjustments ordinance before final reading by keeping the facility charge for meter sizes less than one inch at the 2018 rate of $15.30. The amendment will be reflected in the final reading on December 3, 2018.
Roll Call #8:
Ayes: Council Members Bastian, Fleming, Andersen, Schwartzman, and Karlin, 5.
Nays: Council Member Allen, 1.
Absent: Council Member Dennis, 1.
Chairman declared motion carried.
BIDS, PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
18-3048
Council Member Karlin moved, seconded by Council Member Allen, to approve a five-year Primary Rate Interface contract with Stratus Networks for $815 per month for both PRI circuits.
Roll Call #9:
Ayes: Council Members Bastian, Fleming, Andersen, Schwartzman, Allen, and Karlin, 6.
Nays: None
Absent: Council Member Dennis, 1.
Chairman declared motion carried.
18-3049
Council Member Allen moved, seconded by Council Member Bastian, to approve an agreement to provide miscellaneous title searches beginning 2019-2023. Administration recommended not approving the item so that it can be rebid in the near future.
Roll Call #10:
Ayes: None
Nays: Council Members Bastian, Fleming, Andersen, Schwartzman, Allen, and Karlin, 6.
Absent: Council Member Dennis, 1.
Chairman declared motion failed.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS (Agreements, Approvals, Etc.)
18-4125
Council Member Allen moved, seconded by Council Member Karlin, to approve a payment to Cummins Sales and Service in the amount of $24,474.26 for emergency repair work completed to Fire Engine #53.
Roll Call #11:
Ayes: Council Members Bastian, Fleming, Andersen, Schwartzman, Allen, and Karlin, 6.
Nays: None
Absent: Council Member Dennis, 1.
Chairman declared motion carried.
18-4126
Council Member Andersen moved, seconded by Council Member Allen, to approve a lease agreement with Community Power Group for a Community Solar Garden to be located at the Logistics Park property. The City will receive $1,200 per acre for the leased areas with a 1.5 percent escalator per year thereafter.
Roll Call #12:
Ayes: Council Members Bastian, Fleming, Andersen, Schwartzman, Allen, and Karlin, 6.
Nays: None
Absent: Council Member Dennis, 1.
Chairman declared motion carried.
18-4127
Council Member Fleming moved, seconded by Council Member Allen, to approve a Burlington Northern Santa Fe Pipeline License Agreement for a water main replacement on North Seminary Street, just north of North Street.
Roll Call #13:
Ayes: Council Members Bastian, Fleming, Andersen, Schwartzman, Allen, and Karlin, 6.
Nays: None
Absent: Council Member Dennis, 1.
Chairman declared motion carried.
18-4128
Council Member Allen moved, seconded by Council Member Bastian, to approve a payment in the amount of $9,983.79 to Altorfer Inc. for emergency repairs to the back-up generator at the well field at the Oquawka Water Treatment Plant.
Roll Call #14:
Ayes: Council Members Bastian, Fleming, Andersen, Schwartzman, Allen, and Karlin, 6.
Nays: None
Absent: Council Member Dennis, 1.
Chairman declared motion carried.
18-4129
Council Member Karlin moved, seconded by Council Member Allen, to approve a change order for the intermittent resurfacing project on Patterson and Heritage Drive of $2,954.04 or 1.79 percent of the total project cost.
Roll Call #15:
Ayes: Council Members Bastian, Fleming, Andersen, Schwartzman, Allen, and Karlin, 6.
Nays: None
Absent: Council Member Dennis, 1.
Chairman declared motion carried.
18-4130
Council Member Allen moved, seconded by Council Member Bastian, to approve a change order for the intermittent resurfacing project on Parkview Road and Parkview Circle in the amount of $7,740 or 5.39 percent of the total project cost.
Roll Call #16:
Ayes: Council Members Bastian, Fleming, Andersen, Schwartzman, Allen, and Karlin, 6.
Nays: None
Absent: Council Member Dennis, 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
18-9028
Trustee Karlin moved, seconded by Trustee Allen, to approve Ordinance 18-03 on final 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
Roll Call #17:
Ayes: Trustees Bastian, Fleming, Andersen, Schwartzman, Allen, and Karlin, 6.
Nays: None
Absent: Trustee Dennis, 1.
Chairman declared motion carried.
18-9029
Trustee Bastian moved, seconded by Trustee Schwartzman, to approve Ordinance 18-04 on final reading approving the 2018 Property Tax Levy for the Town of the City of
Galesburg in the amount of $511,000.
Roll Call #18:
Ayes: Trustees Bastian, Fleming, Andersen, Schwartzman, Allen, and Karlin, 6.
Nays: None
Absent: Trustee Dennis, 1.
Chairman declared motion carried.
18-9030
Trustee Fleming moved, seconded by Trustee Bastian, to approve Town bills and warrants be drawn in payment of same.
| Fund Title | Amount |
| Town Fund | $7,534.90 |
| General Assistance Fund | $2,881.06 |
| IMRF Fund | |
| Social Security/Medicare Fund | |
| Liability Fund | |
| Audit Fund | |
| Total | $10,415.96 |
Ayes: Trustees Bastian, Fleming, Andersen, Schwartzman, Allen, and Karlin, 6.
Nays: None
Absent: Trustee Dennis, 1.
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.
PUBLIC COMMENT CLOSING COMMENTS
Council Member Allen thanked the Mayor and City Clerk for their presentations at the Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Community Thanksgiving Luncheon today.
Council Member Bastian and Mayor Pritchard wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
There being no further business, Council Member Fleming moved, seconded by Council Member Bastian, to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:04 p.m.
Roll Call #20:
Ayes: Council Members Bastian, Fleming, Andersen, Schwartzman, Allen, and Karlin, 6.
Nays: None
Absent: Council Member Dennis, 1.
Chairman declared motion carried.
https://www.ci.galesburg.il.us/assets/1/20/11192018_Council_Minutes.pdf
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