City of Galesburg City Council met Jan. 21.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
Called to order by Mayor John Pritchard at 5:30 p.m.
Roll Call #1: Present: Mayor John Pritchard, Council Members Bradley Hix, Wayne Dennis, Lindsay Hillery, Corine Andersen, Peter Schwartzman, and Larry Cox, 7. Absent: Council Member Wayne Allen, 1. Also present were City Manager Todd Thompson, City Clerk Kelli Bennewitz and City Attorney Brad Nolden. Mayor Pritchard declared a quorum present.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Semenya McCord gave the invocation.
Council Member Dennis moved, seconded by Council Member Schwartzman, to approve the minutes of the City Council meeting from January 6, 2020.
Roll Call #2:
Ayes: Council Members Hix, Dennis, Hillery, Andersen, Schwartzman, and Cox, 6.
Nays: None
Absent: Council Member Allen, 1.
Chairman declared motion carried.
Mayor Pritchard presented the resolution adopting the 10 Shared Principles to the Council and public and read aloud each one. Both Chief Idle and Brittany Grimes, NAACP, thanked the Council for moving forward with the resolution and are looking forward to making great strides in this fundamental vision together with the community.
20-2000
Council Member Hix moved, seconded by Council Member Cox, to approve Resolution 20-01 adopting the 10 Shared Principles of the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.
Roll Call #3:
Ayes: Council Members Hix, Dennis, Hillery, Andersen, Schwartzman, and Cox, 6.
Nays: None
Absent: Council Member Allen, 1.
Chairman declared motion carried
CONSENT AGENDA #2020-02
All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion.
20-2001
Approve Resolution 20-02 authorizing the submission of a grant application to the Illinois Department of Transportation to purchase two fixed route buses. This capital grant is 100 percent federally funded.
20-2002
Approve Resolution 20-03 in support of the Illinois Housing Development Authority’s Single Family Rehabilitation Grant Program.
20-8001
Approve bills in the amount of $1,298,342.33 and advance checks in the amount of $1,214,541.10.
Council Member Dennis moved, seconded by Council Member Cox, to approve Consent Agenda 2020-02.
Roll Call #4:
Ayes: Council Members Hix, Dennis, Hillery, Andersen, Schwartzman, and Cox, 6.
Nays: None
Absent: Council Member Allen, 1.
Chairman declared motion carried by omnibus vote
PASSAGE OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
20-1000
Special Ordinance on first reading allowing the installation and maintenance of public benches on the public right of way with a permit. Currently there are 61 benches located around the City.
20-1001
Ordinance on first reading amending Traffic Appendix YY of Chapter 77 of the Galesburg Municipal Code to designate seven existing parking spaces in Parking Lot A as two-hour time limit parking.
BIDS, PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT
Dr. Pete Plescia addressed the Council regarding a proposed 7 cent fee on paper and plastic bags throughout the City. He stated that this would decrease the use of single-use plastic bags, which are harmful to the environment, and possibly support environmental sustainability in our community with the money collected. He would propose that the money be used toward local forest preserves, educate customers about recycling and waste reduction plans, or could be used towards non-profits in the City.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
A. Traffic Advisory Report for January 2020 received.
B. February yard waste pickup will be collected the week of February 3-7, 2020. Weekly yard waste collection will resume on Monday, March 2, 2020.
C. City Manager Thompson commended Chief Idle and the Council on approving the resolution for the 10 shared principles. He assured everyone that he and the Police Department do not just consider the approval ceremonial and will be working towards those principles and goals as outlined.
D. The City Manager also invited members of the public to apply for the lead hazard grant and encouraged individuals to visit the City’s website for more information.
Council Member Schwartzman inquired about a planning session. City Manager Thompson stated that it is likely that one will be scheduled for late spring.
Council Member Schwartzman also asked about an update on providing rural transportation. Public Works Director Wayne Carl stated that they are looking into an option for Knoxville and are continuing to strategize and work with the County Board chair and the Mass Transit District.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS (Agreements, Approvals, Etc.)
20-4004
Council Member Schwartzman moved, seconded by Council Member Hillery, to approve the annual renewal from Cloudbakers, a sole source provider, in the amount of $33,264 for the City’s Google Apps.
Roll Call #5:
Ayes: Council Members Hix, Dennis, Hillery, Andersen, Schwartzman, and Cox, 6.
Nays: None
Absent: Council Member Allen, 1.
Chairman declared motion carried.
20-4005
Council Member Dennis moved, seconded by Council Member Hillery, to approve the initial steps toward demolition of structures at the following addresses:
1. 85 Lake Street (detached garage)
2. 110 Locust Street (residence & detached garage)
3. 530 Clark Street (residence)
4. 369 Harding Street (residence & detached garage)
5. 1154 Emery Street (residence)
6. 1172 Emery Street (residence)
7. 730 N Cedar Street (residence & detached garage)
Roll Call #6:
Ayes: Council Members Hix, Dennis, Hillery, Andersen, Schwartzman, and Cox, 6.
Nays: None
Absent: Council Member Allen, 1.
Chairman declared motion carried.
Council Member Cox moved, seconded by Council Member Dennis, that the City Council sit as the Town Board. The motion carried by voice vote.
TOWN BUSINESS
20-9001
Trustee Andersen moved, seconded by Trustee Hillery, to approve Town bills and warrants be drawn in payment of same.
| Fund Title | Amount |
| Town Fund | $8,070.74 |
| General Assistance Fund | $6,940.96 |
| IMRF Fund | $1,839.19 |
| Social Security/Medicare Fund | $2,346.97 |
| Liability Fund | |
| Audit Fund | |
| Total | $19,197.86 |
Ayes: Trustees Hix, Dennis, Hillery, Andersen, Schwartzman, and Cox, 6.
Nays: None
Absent: Trustee Allen, 1.
Chairman declared motion carried
Trustee Cox moved, seconded by Trustee Dennis, to resume sitting as the City Council. The motion carried by voice vote.
CLOSING COMMENTS
Council Member Schwartzman thanked Chief Idle and members of the NAACP who were in attendance tonight. He added that he commends them for being proactive and offered his help if needed.
Council Member Hillery also stated that she was happy to see the police and NAACP resolution passed and offered to be involved.
Council Member Hix thanked the committee who organized the Martin Luther King Jr. community breakfast and complemented Pam Davis on her motivational speech.
Mayor Pritchard also thanked Chief Idle and Brittany Grimes for their work on the resolution adopted tonight. He also thanked the organizers of the MLK breakfast as well as the Life Impact Legacy celebration for Martin Luther King Jr., hosted by the Knox County YMCA.
Council Member Cox moved, seconded by Council Member Dennis, to adjourn into Executive Session a 6:04 p.m. for the purpose of discussing personnel and approval of the minutes from the December 16, 2019, executive session meeting (5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1) and (21).
Roll Call #8:
Ayes: Council Members Hix, Dennis, Hillery, Andersen, Schwartzman, and Cox, 6.
Nays: None
Absent: Council Member Allen, 1.
Chairman declared motion carried.
During the Executive Session, Council Member Schwartzman left the meeting at 6:18 p.m.
During the Executive Session, Council Member Cox moved, seconded by Council Member Andersen, to adjourn the Executive Session at 6:26 p.m.
Roll Call #9:
Ayes: Council Members Hix, Dennis, Hillery, Andersen, and Cox, 5.
Nays: None
Absent: Council Members Schwarzman and Allen, 2.
Chairman declared motion carried.
There being no further business, Council Member Dennis moved, seconded by Council Member Cox, to adjourn the regular meeting at 6:26 p.m.
Roll Call #10:
Ayes: Council Members Hix, Dennis, Hillery, Andersen, and Cox, 5.
Nays: None
Absent: Council Members Schwartzman and Allen, 2.
Chairman declared motion carried.
https://www.ci.galesburg.il.us/assets/1/20/01212020_Council_Meeting_Minutes.pdf
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