City of Galesburg City Council met March 4.
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 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.
Ruth Chandler gave the invocation.
Council Member Bastian moved, seconded by Council Member Andersen, to approve minutes of the City Council meeting from the February 18, 2019, meeting.
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 #2019-05
All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered routine by the City Council and is enacted by one motion.
19-8004
Approve bills in the amount of $865,846.20 and advance checks in the amount of $169,123.19.
Council Member Allen moved seconded by Council Member Fleming, to approve Consent Agenda 2019-05.
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
19-3013
Council Member Schwartzman moved, seconded by Council Member Andersen, to approve the bid from J.C. Dillon Inc. in the amount of $1,718,750 for Phase III of the replacement of lead water service lines financed through a forgivable loan from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Public Water Supply Loan Program.
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.
19-3014
Council Member Andersen moved, seconded by Council Member Allen, to approve the bid from Grosch Irrigation Co. Inc. in the amount of $217,000 for Division A work for Water Supply Well #5 at the Oquawka Water Facility. The bid was broken into two parts, Division A and Division B. Division A work is drilling the well and Division B work is construction of the motor and pump building and all the electrical work necessary to operate Well #5. No bids were received for Division B work.
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.
PUBLIC COMMENT
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
A. Special Events:
a. Use of Lake Storey Park on September 14, 2019, for the West Central Illinois Out of the Darkness Walk.
b. Use of Lincoln Park Gazebo for a wedding on October 5, 2019.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS (Agreements, Approvals, Etc.)
19-4029
Council Member Fleming moved, seconded by Council Member Bastian, to approve an engineering services agreement with Klingner & Associates, PC for design services for clearwell cover at the Oquawka Water Treatment Plant in the amount of $14,000, plus reimbursable expenses estimated at $500.
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.
19-4030
Council Member Karlin moved, seconded by Council Member Allen, to approve the demolition process on properties located at 1092 Grand Avenue, 122 Lake Street, and 708 Lombard Street. Council Member Fleming inquired about the high cost of the demolition for the garage on Lake Street. City Manager Thompson will research and send information to Council.
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.
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
19-9004
Trustee Fleming moved, seconded by Trustee Andersen, to approve Town bills and warrants be drawn in payment of same.
Fund Title Amount
Town Fund $7,347.85
General Assistance Fund $2,008.35
IMRF Fund $1,940.90
Social Security/Medicare Fund $2,392.08
Liability Fund
Audit Fund
Total $13,689.18
Roll Call #8:
Ayes: Trustees Bastian, Fleming, Andersen, Schwartzman, Allen, and Karlin, 6.
Nays: None
Absent: Trustees 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.
CLOSING COMMENTS
Council Member Allen announced that Aldi’s will be having a grand reopening on March 13th for their new expansion. They are now waiting for the parking to be completed to round out the long project.
Council Member Schwartzman made the public aware that the City’s Comprehensive Plan is now available on the City’s website under the “Quick Links” menu. He also reminded everyone that the first day of spring is March 20th, Ash Wednesday is this week on the 6th, and Friday is International Women’s Day.
Council Member Andersen and Mayor Pritchard also noted that spring is on its way and that the days are getting longer. There is hope in sight!
Council Member Karlin moved, seconded by Council Member Bastian, to adjourn into Executive Session at 6:43 p.m. for the purposes of discussing personnel (5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1) and approval of the minutes from the January 7 and 24, and February 4 and 18, 2019, executive session meetings.
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.
During the Executive Session, Council Member Karlin moved, seconded by Council Member Bastian, to adjourn the Executive Session at 7:54 p.m.
Roll Call #10:
Ayes: Council Members Bastian, Fleming, Andersen, Schwartzman, Allen, and Karlin, 6.
Nays: None
Absent: Council Member Dennis, 1.
Chairman declared motion carried.
There being no further business, Council Member Karlin moved, seconded by Council Member Allen, to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:54 p.m.
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.
https://www.ci.galesburg.il.us/assets/1/20/030419_Council_Meeting_Minutes.pdf
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