City of Galesburg City Council met June 17.
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 Bradley Hix, Lindsay Hillery, Peter Schwartzman, and Wayne Allen, 5. Absent: Council Member Wayne Dennis, Corine Andersen, and Larry Cox, 3. Also present were Deputy City Clerk Ericka Welch, City Manager Todd Thompson, and City Attorney Bradley Nolden. Mayor Pritchard declared a quorum present.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Semenya McCord gave the invocation.
Council Member Allen moved, seconded by Council Member Hillery, to approve the minutes of the City Council meeting from June 3, 2019.
Roll Call #2:
Ayes: Council Members Hix, Hillery, Schwartzman, and Allen, 4.
Nays: None
Absent: Council Members Dennis, Andersen, and Cox, 3.
Chairman declared motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA #2019-12
All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered routine by the City Council and is enacted by one motion.
19-2013
Approve Resolution 19-13 for the City Clerk to participate in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund.
19-8011
Approve bills in the amount of $919,258.84 and advance checks in the amount of $411,103.17.
Council Member Allen moved, seconded by Council Member Hix, to approve Consent Agenda 2019-12.
Roll Call #3:
Ayes: Council Members Hix, Hillery, Schwartzman, and Allen, 4.
Nays: None
Absent: Council Members Dennis, Andersen, and Cox, 3.
Chairman declared motion carried by omnibus vote.
19-1007
PASSAGE OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Council member Hix moved, seconded by Council Member Allen, to approve Ordinance 19-3584 on final reading rezoning from Institutional (I) to Neighborhood Business (B1) for the lot east of 627 North Seminary Street.
Roll Call #4:
Ayes: Council Members Hix, Hillery, Schwartzman, and Allen, 4.
Nays: None
Absent: Council Members Dennis, Andersen, and Cox, 3.
Chairman declared motion carried.
19-1008
Council Member Allen moved, seconded by Council Member Hillery, to approve Ordinance 19-3585 on final reading amending Section 113.043 (A) of the Galesburg Municipal Code regarding the limitation on the number of Class A liquor licenses.
Roll Call #5:
Ayes: Council Members Hix, Hillery, Schwartzman, and Allen, 4.
Nays: None
Absent: Council Members Dennis, Andersen, and Cox, 3.
Chairman declared motion carried.
19-1009
Ordinance on first reading to approve acceptance of property donation located at 120 East Main Street.
19-1010
Ordinance on first reading to amend the regular meeting time of the Galesburg City Council from 6:30 p.m. on the first and third of each month, to 5:30 p.m. on the first and third of each month.
19-1011
Ordinance on first reading to reduce the parking restriction on the west side of Harrison Street, just south of Fremont Street, from 150 feet to 125 feet.
BIDS, PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
19-3034
Council Member Allen moved, seconded by Council Member Hillery, to approve the bid from Custom Playgrounds for the installation of playground equipment at Lombard School in the amount of $85,750.00.
Roll Call #6:
Ayes: Council Members Hix, Hillery, Schwartzman, and Allen, 4.
Nays: None
Absent: Council Members Dennis, Andersen, and Cox, 3.
Chairman declared motion carried.
19-3035
Council Member Allen, seconded by Council Member Hix, to approve the bid from Yemm Ford for the purchase of one sedan for the Water Division in the amount of $18,526.20.
Roll Call #7:
Ayes: Council Members Hix, Hillery, Schwartzman, and Allen, 4.
Nays: None
Absent: Council Members Dennis, Andersen, and Cox, 3.
Chairman declared motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Rodney Miller addressed the council regarding a notice he received from the City for tall grass at his property. He stated that he has never received a notice for tall grass and does not believe that his grass was over twelve inches. Miller mentioned several adjacent properties in his neighborhood with tall weeds that never get mowed. Miller also stated that with all of the rain that we have had, the City should not be sending out notices for tall grass.
Dennis Clark, Railroad Days, gave a brief history of the growth of the festival over the past fifteen years and stated this will be his last year running the event. He offered several suggestions to help the festival to continue to grow and be successful. Clark thanked the Council, City Clerk and City staff for all of their support and hard work.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
A. TAC Report
B. Special Events:
a. Use of Lincoln Park on August 22, 2019 for the Knox County Democrats Ice Cream Social.
b. Use of City Streets on July 25, 2019 for the Taste of Galesburg.
Council Member Schwartzman requested information regarding what efforts will be made by the Police Department to handle noise complaints for fireworks around the 4t h of July holiday. City Manager Thompson stated he would meet with the Police Chief Christensen and provide information to the council regarding this matter at the next council meeting.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS (Agreements, Approvals, Etc.)
19-4073
Council Member Schwartzman moved, seconded by Council Member Allen, to approve a new five year lease for City multi-function copiers with Office Specialists Inc.
Roll Call #8:
Ayes: Council Members Hix, Hillery, Schwartzman, and Allen, 4.
Nays: None
Absent: Council Members Dennis, Andersen, and Cox, 3.
Chairman declared motion carried.
19-4074
Council Member Allen moved, seconded by Council Member Hillery, to approve a professional services proposal from Bruner, Cooper, and Zuck Inc. for the Phase 4 Lead Service Line Replacement Project.
Roll Call #9:
Ayes: Council Members Hix, Hillery, Schwartzman, and Allen, 4.
Nays: None
Absent: Council Members Dennis, Andersen, and Cox, 3.
Chairman declared motion carried.
19-4075
Council Member Allen moved, seconded by Council Member Hillery, to approve change order in the amount of $76,760 with Layne Christensen Company to rehabilitate the Ranney Collector Well.
Roll Call #10:
Ayes: Council Members Hix, Hillery, Schwartzman, and Allen, 4.
Nays: None
Absent: Council Members Dennis, Andersen, and Cox, 3.
Chairman declared motion carried.
19-4076
Council Member Allen moved, seconded by Council Member Hillery, to approve payment for emergency fuel needed to run the generator at the Oquawka Water Treatment Plant.
Roll Call #11:
Ayes: Council Members Hix, Hillery, Schwartzman, and Allen, 4.
Nays: None
Absent: Council Members Dennis, Andersen, and Cox, 3.
Chairman declared motion carried.
19-4077
Council Member Allen moved, seconded by Council Member Hillery, to approve emergency repairs to Gravel Pack Wells #1 and #2.
Roll Call #12:
Ayes: Council Members Hix, Hillery, Schwartzman, and Allen, 4.
Nays: None
Absent: Council Members Dennis, Andersen, and Cox, 3.
Chairman declared motion carried.
19-4078
Council Member Schwartzman moved, seconded by Council Member Hillery, to approve a loan to the Galesburg Public Library to take the place of maturing debt certificates.
Roll Call #13:
Ayes: Council Members Hix, Hillery, Schwartzman, and Allen, 4.
Nays: None
Absent: Council Members Dennis, Andersen, and Cox, 3.
Chairman declared motion carried.
Council Member Allen moved, seconded by Council Member Hillery, that the City Council sit as the Town Board. The motion carried by voice vote.
TOWN BUSINESS
19-9014
Trustee Allen moved, seconded by Trustee Hillery, to approve Town bills and warrants be drawn in payment of same.
| Fund Title | Amount |
| Town Fund | $4,491.19 |
| General Assistance Fund | $2,804.97 |
| IMRF Fund | |
| Social Security/Medicare Fund | |
| Liability Fund | |
| Audit Fund | |
| Total | $7,296.16 |
Ayes: Trustees Hix, Hillery, Schwartzman, and Allen, 4.
Nays: None
Absent: Trustees Dennis, Andersen, and Cox, 3.
Chairman declared motion carried.
19-9015
Trustee Hix moved, seconded by Trustee Hillery, a resolution for the Township Assessor to participate in Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund.
Roll Call #15:
Roll Call #15:
Ayes: Trustees Hix, Hillery, Schwartzman, and Allen, 4.
Nays: None
Absent: Trustees Dennis, Andersen, and Cox, 3.
Chairman declared motion carried.
Trustee Allen moved, seconded by Trustee Hillery, that the Town Board resume sitting as the City Council. The motion carried by voice vote.
CLOSING COMMENTS
Council Member Allen thanked Dennis Clark for all of his time and effort put towards Railroad days and encouraged citizens to come out and support the event. He also stated that the Council and staff have been discussing acquiring the property at 120 East Main Street for some time and is glad to see this moving forward.
Council Member Schwartzman also commended Dennis Clark for all of his efforts on Railroad Days. He also recognized Fire Chief Simkins for taking his personal time to mow Full View Point Park over the weekend.
Council Member Hix also thanked Dennis Clark for Railroad Days and encouraged people to attend.
Mayor Pritchard stated that he is glad the City moved forward on the purchase of the property at 120 East Main Street in efforts to save and preserve the building.
Council Member Schwartzman moved, seconded by Council Member Allen, to adjourn into Executive Session at 7:21 p.m. for the purpose of discussing personnel and approval of the minutes from the May 20, 2019, and June 3, 2019 executive session meeting (5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1) and (21).
Roll Call #16:
Ayes: Council Members Hix, Hillery, Schwartzman, and Allen, 4.
Nays: None
Absent: Council Members Dennis, Andersen, and Cox, 3.
Chairman declared motion carried.
During the Executive Session, Council Member Hix moved, seconded by Council Member Allen, to adjourn the Executive Session at 7:57 p.m.
Roll Call #17:
Ayes: Council Members Hix, Hillery, Schwartzman, and Allen, 4.
Nays: None
Absent: Council Members Dennis, Andersen, and Cox, 3.
Chairman declared motion carried.
There being no further business, Council Member Hix moved, seconded by Council Member Hillery, to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:57 p.m.
Roll Call #18:
Ayes: Council Members Hix, Hillery, Schwartzman, and Allen, 4.
Nays: None
Absent: Council Members Dennis, Andersen, and Cox, 3.
Chairman declared motion carried.
https://www.ci.galesburg.il.us/assets/1/20/06172019_Council_Meeting_Minutes.pdf
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