City of Galesburg City Council met February 4.
Here is the minutes as provided by the council:
Called to order by Deputy Mayor Wayne Allen at 6:30 p.m.
Roll Call #1: Present: Council Members Angela Bastian, Wayne Dennis, Russell Fleming, Corine Andersen, Peter Schwartzman, Wayne Allen, and Jeremy Karlin, 7. Absent: Mayor John Pritchard, 1. Also present were City Clerk Kelli Bennewitz, City Manager Todd Thompson, and City Attorney Bradley Nolden. Deputy Mayor Allen declared a quorum present.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
A moment of silence was observed in lieu of an invocation.
Council Member Dennis moved, seconded by Council Member Bastian, to approve minutes of the City Council meeting from the January 24, 2019, special meeting.
Roll Call #2:
Ayes: Council Members Bastian, Dennis, Fleming, Andersen, Schwartzman, and Karlin, 6.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA #2019-03
All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered routine by the City Council and is enacted by one motion.
19-3004
Approve the proposal from Atlantic Bottling Company for a five-year soda contract.
19-3005
Approve the bid from Martin Sullivan in the amount of $44,900 (including trade) for an 11-foot rotary mower for use by Parks & Recreation.
19-4016
Approve an updated zoning map.
19-4017
Approve Whitney and Associates,Inc, Bruner Cooper & Zuck Inc. and Geotechnics for the City’s construction materials testing program for 2019.
19-4018
Authorize the Mayor to sign the Illinois Department of Transportation Form F-1 allowing for the disposal of a 2005 Hanidvan that is beyond its useful life.
19-4019
Approve the purchase of one year of service to the ALERTS system, operated by the Illinois Public Safety Network, for a cost of $10,020.
19-8002
Approve bills in the amount of $840,035.59 and advance checks in the amount of $432,160.69.
Council Member Fleming moved seconded by Council Member Karlin, to approve Consent Agenda 2019-03.
Roll Call #3:
Ayes: Council Members Bastian, Dennis, Fleming, Andersen, Schwartzman, and Karlin, 6.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Chairman declared motion carried by omnibus vote.
PASSAGE OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
19-1001
Council Member Karlin moved, seconded by Council Member Schwartzman, to approve Special Ordinance 19-576 on final reading adopting the 2018 Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
Roll Call #4:
Ayes: Council Members Bastian, Dennis, Andersen, Schwartzman, and Karlin, 5.
Nays: Council Member Fleming, 1.
Absent: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
19-2002
Council Member Bastian moved, seconded by Council Member Fleming, to approve Resolution 19-03 in support of the City submitting a Community Development Block Grant application.
Council Member Karlin stated that he would be abstaining from the vote due to the fact that his house of worship is on Monroe Street and would be benefitting from the grant.
Roll Call #5:
Ayes: Council Members Bastian, Dennis, Fleming, Andersen, and Schwartzman, 5.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstain: Council Member Karlin, 1.
Chairman declared motion carried.
BIDS, PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Fleming moved, seconded by Council Member Dennis, to remove agenda item 19-3003 from the table.
Roll Call #6:
Ayes: Council Members Bastian, Dennis, Fleming, Andersen, Schwartzman, and Karlin, 6.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
19-3003
Council Member Andersen moved, seconded by Council Member Bastian, to approve the bid from Tri-City Electric in the amount of $18,369.59 to provide and install a new sound and audio system at the Lake Storey Pavilion.
Roll Call #7:
Ayes: Council Members Bastian, Dennis, Fleming, Andersen, Schwartzman, and Karlin, 6.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
19-3006
Council Member Dennis moved, seconded by Council Member Bastian, to approve the bid from Wight Chevrolet in the amount of $32,378 for a half-ton truck for Parks & Recreation.
Roll Call #8:
Ayes: Council Members Bastian, Dennis, Fleming, Andersen, Schwartzman, and Karlin, 6.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
19-3007
Council Member Bastian moved, seconded by Council Member Schwartzman, to approve the bid from Courtesy Ford in the amount of $67,946 for two one-ton trucks for Parks & Recreation.
Roll Call #9:
Ayes: Council Members Bastian, Dennis, Fleming, Andersen, Schwartzman, and Karlin, 6.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Council Member Bastian stated that she is discouraged by the lack of local media coverage in the Wilson v. Jones case which came to a close last week. She asked Administration to share details of what transpired, especially since the taxpayers have paid the legal fees.
City Attorney Nolden stated that there was a three-day trial in Davenport, Iowa, last week on the Wilson v. David Jones. Wilson was suing Jones in an individual capacity and that the City had been dismissed as a defendant. He noted that several current and former City employees testified. Judgement was awarded to Wilson in the amount of $100,000 and that she could seek attorney’s fees as well. There is no City liability with the case but it is being monitored. Galesburg was defending Jones under the terms of his separation agreement but is not responsible for damages.
The City Manager reported that he will provide a summary of defense costs to date once he is provided with further information from the City’s attorney. Council Member Dennis inquired about the possibility of the City having to pay the judgement. Thompson noted that Jones’ separation agreement states that the City would not be liable.
Tom Lowey, The Register-Mail, addressed the Council and stated that a news story about the case was posted at 5:11 p.m.
Council Member Schwartzman inquired about potholes and what action citizen’s should take if they drive in one or see one. The City Manager stated they can contact 911 if it is an emergency or they can contact City Hall or the Planning & Public Works Department to report.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
A. Yard waste collection for February will be held February 4 through 8, 2019. Weekly collection will resume on Thursday, March 1, 2019.
B. Special Events:
a. Use of Lincoln Park Park for the Galesburg Youth Fishing Derby on May 19, 2019.
b. Use of Lake Storey Park for the Dick Blick Charity Walk on October 2, 2019.
c. Use of Lake Storey Park for the CASA be a Superhero for Kids 5K on April 13, 2019.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS (Agreements, Approvals, Etc.)
19-4020
Council Member Karlin moved, seconded by Council Member Bastian, to approve an indemnity agreement with the owner of 156 East Main Street for work associated with the demolition of the West Twin Cinema located at 42 South Prairie Street.
Roll Call #10:
Ayes: Council Members Bastian, Dennis, Fleming, Andersen, Schwartzman, and Karlin, 6.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
19-4021
Council Member Bastian moved, seconded by Council Member Dennis, to approve an engineering services agreement with Klingner & Associates, P.C. for preparing bid documents for the construction of a retaining wall as part of the Academy Street reconstruction project from Ferris Place to North Street. Total amount is $3,000 plus reimbursable expenses estimated at $200.
Roll Call #11:
Ayes: Council Members Bastian, Dennis, Fleming, Andersen, Schwartzman, and Karlin, 6.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
19-4023
Council Member Andersen moved, seconded by Council Member Karlin, to approve an engineering services agreement with Klingner & Associates, P.C. for design services for a new ventilation system at the Oquawka Water Treatment Plant. Total amount is $28,452 plus reimbursable expenses estimated at $500.
Roll Call #12:
Ayes: Council Members Bastian, Dennis, Fleming, Andersen, Schwartzman, and Karlin, 6.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
Council Member Fleming moved, seconded by Council Member Dennis, that the City Council sit as the Town Board. The motion carried by voice vote.
TOWN BUSINESS
19-9002
Trustee Fleming moved, seconded by Trustee Karlin, to approve Town bills and warrants be drawn in payment of same.
Fund Title Amount
Town Fund $1,672.44
General Assistance Fund $637.50
IMRF Fund $1,940.18
Social Security/Medicare Fund $2,477.01
Liability Fund
Audit Fund
Total $6,727.13
Roll Call #13:
Ayes: Trustees Bastian, Dennis, Fleming, Andersen, Schwartzman, and Karlin, 6.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
Trustee Fleming moved, seconded by Trustee Dennis, that the Town Board resume sitting as
the City Council. The motion carried by voice vote.
CLOSING COMMENTS
Council Member Schwartzman invited the Council and public to the Prairie Fire Bioneers Conference being held February 8-10. Registration is free, including several meals, but registration in advance is requested. Events start on Friday at 4:30 p.m. He noted that a representative of one of the top three solar companies will be speaking on Saturday and that many other topics will be available. The event is being held at the Ford Center for Fine Arts and more information can be found on the Knox College website.
Council Member Bastian moved, seconded by Council Member Karlin, to adjourn into Executive Session at 6:53 p.m. for the purposes of discussing personnel (5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1).
Roll Call #14:
Ayes: Council Members Bastian, Dennis, Fleming, Andersen, Schwartzman, and Karlin, 6.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
There being no further business, Council Member Fleming moved, seconded by Council Member Dennis, to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:59 p.m.
Roll Call #15:
Ayes: Council Members Bastian, Dennis, Fleming, Andersen, Schwartzman, and Karlin, 6.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
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