Galesburg Reporter

By Corazon L. Gonzales

Mar 15, 2019

City of Galesburg City Council met February 18.

Here is the minutes as 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 Members Wayne Dennis and Russell Fleming, 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.

Leigh Nygard gave the invocation.

Council Member Fleming entered the meeting at 6:33 p.m.

Council Member Karlin moved, seconded by Council Member Allen, to approve minutes of the City Council meeting from the February 4 and 7, 2019, meetings.

Roll Call #2:

Ayes: Council Members Bastian, Fleming, Andersen, Schwartzman, Allen, and Karlin, 6.

Nays: None

Absent: Council Member Dennis, 1.

Chairman declared motion carried.

CONSENT AGENDA #2019-04

All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered routine by the City Council and is enacted by one motion.

19-2003

Approve Resolution 19-04 supporting the submittal of the Community Development Block Grant application to the State of Illinois for using closeout Revolving Loan Funds for the local match for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Lead-based Paint Hazard Control program grant.

19-3008

Approve the bid from I-Tech Solutions Inc. (dba MasTrack) for the purchase of an Automatic Vehicle Locator System to be utilized on the transit bus fleet in the amount of $9,320.

19-3009

Approve the bid from Hawkins Inc. for the 2019-2032 supply of various pool chemicals.

19-4025

Approve Whitney and Associates,Inc, Bruner Cooper & Zuck Inc. and Geotechnics for the City’s construction materials testing program for 2019.

19-4018

Approving waiving normal purchasing policies and approve the 2019 Springbrook maintenance fees for the government-wide software utilized by the City.

19-8003

Approve bills in the amount of $527,314.89 and advance checks in the amount of $128,842.01. Council Member Bastian inquired about Springbrook and why Council was being asked to waive normal purchasing policies. City Manager Thompson stated that Springbrook has been a sole source provider of the City’s financial software since 2007. It was suggested that possibly the City look at other financial software companies in the future but to approve this item due to its timing issue.

Council Member Allen moved seconded by Council Member Andersen, to approve Consent Agenda 2019-04.

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

BIDS, PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS

19-3010

Council Member Bastian moved, seconded by Council Member Allen, to approve the bid Burris Equipment in the amount of $25,084 for the purchase of one commercial bunker rake for use by the Parks & Recreation Division.

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.

19-3011

Council Member Allen moved, seconded by Council Member Bastian, to approve the bid from Martin Sullivan in the amount of $54,000 (including trade) for the purchase of one 11-foot rotary mower for use by the Parks & Recreation Division.

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.

19-3012

Council Member Allen moved, seconded by Council Member Karlin, to approve the bid Martin Sullivan in the amount of $40,300 (including trade) for the purchase of two front-end mowers for the Parks & Recreation Division.

Myron Miller, Garage Superintendent, explained the differences between the John Deere and Kubota mowers, as well as the number of mowers the City currently has and their locations.

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.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Jerry Ryberg addressed the Council and recommends that they consider approving Election Day as a holiday for City staff and eliminate another day, such as Good Friday. He had recommended Columbus Day but now realizes that the City does not observe it currently as a holiday.

Council Member Bastian stated that there was a proclamation scheduled for the meeting tonight in honor of the Galesburg Area Convention & Visitors Bureau receiving and Illinois Excellence in Tourism Award, however it has been moved to a future date. She congratulated them for receiving the award for their efforts during the One State Together in the Arts Conference held in October.

CITY MANAGER’S REPORT

A. Weekly collection will resume on Thursday, March 1, 2019.

B. Special Events:

a. Use of Lincoln Park for the IL LiberTea Fest on September 7, 2019

b. Use of Lake Storey for a Pride Picnic on June 9, 2019

c. Use of Lincoln Park for the Rail Town Rumble Car Cruise-in on June 2, 2019

d. Use of City streets for the River to River Car Cruise-in on August 16, 2019

MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS (Agreements, Approvals, Etc.)

19-4026

Council Member Bastian moved, seconded by Council Member Andersen, to approve a release and indemnity agreement with Jorghi Johnson in the amount of $75,000.

Roll Call #7:

Ayes: Council Members Bastian, Fleming, Andersen, Schwartzman, Allen, and Karlin, 6.

Nays: None

Absent: Council Member Dennis, 1.

Chairman declared motion carried.

19-4027

Council Member Allen moved, seconded by Council Member Karlin, to approve the demolition process on properties located at 1349 East Main Street, 393 South Chambers Street, 790 North Cedar Street, and 848 South Seminary Street.

Roll Call #8:

Ayes: Council Members Bastian, Fleming, Andersen, Schwartzman, Allen, and Karlin, 6.

Nays: None

Absent: Council Member Dennis, 1.

Chairman declared motion carried.

19-4028

Council Member Fleming moved, seconded by Council Member Schwartzman, to approve an invoice in the amount of $24,338.07 from Drake and Scruggs to repair bucket truck #301 used by the Street Division.

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.

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

19-9003

Trustee Fleming moved, seconded by Trustee Bastian, to approve Town bills and warrants be drawn in payment of same.

Fund Title Amount

Town Fund $7,907.83

General Assistance Fund $3,313.56

IMRF Fund

Social Security/Medicare Fund

Liability Fund

Audit Fund

Total $11,221.39

Roll Call #10:

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 Andersen, that the Town Board resume sitting as the City Council. The motion carried by voice vote.

CLOSING COMMENTS

Council Member Schwartzman thanked Mr. Ryberg for providing information to the Council about the possibility of adding Election Day to the City’s holiday list by replacing another. He suggested the City look into the idea.

Council Member Fleming asked that when attaching pictures to the Council packet they be provided in a different size or resolution. He stated that they are very difficult to view.

Mayor Pritchard reminded everyone that spring is only 30 days away.

Council Member Bastian moved, seconded by Council Member Fleming, to adjourn into Executive Session at 7:11 p.m. for the purposes of discussing personnel (5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1).

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.

Council Member Allen left after the regular session meeting.

There being no further business, Council Member Karlin moved, seconded by Council Member Schwartzman, to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:38 p.m.

Roll Call #12:

Ayes: Council Members Bastian, Fleming, Andersen, Schwartzman, and Karlin, 5.

Nays: None

Absent: Council Members Dennis and Allen, 2.

Chairman declared motion carried.