Galesburg Reporter

City of Monmouth City Council met Dec. 5.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

I. CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Mayor Rod Davies called the meeting to order in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 100 East Broadway at 6:00 p.m. and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

II. ROLL CALL

City Clerk Susan S. Trevor called the roll and those answering Present were: Aldermen Tony Cook, Brian Daw (remote) , Jim Conard, Juan Pinedo, Alderwoman Mary Kelly (remote) and Alderman John VanVleet ABSENT: Alderman Thomas and Alderwoman Twomey Also

Present: Mayor Rod Davies, City Administrator Lew Steinbrecher, City Clerk Susan S. Trevor, City Attorney Marcum Spears, Building and Zoning Director Joe Clark, Communications Director Ken Helms, MPD Chief Joe Switzer, Woodard and Curran Public Works Director Andy Jackson Also Absent: MFD Chief Casey Rexroat

III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

A. Approval of November 21, 2022 Public Hearing and Council Meeting Minutes It was moved by Alderman Cook and seconded by Alderman Conard to approve the November 21, 2022 Public Hearing and Council Meeting Minutes as presented. AYE: Alderman Cook, Aldermen Daw (remote), Conard, Pinedo, Alderwoman Kelly (remote) and Alderman VanVleet NAY: none ABSENT: Alderman Thomas and Alderwoman Twomey MOTION CARRIED

IV. PRESENTATION TO THE COUNCIL

A. Presentations or Citizen Inquiries

There were none to be heard

B. Consent Agenda

1. Approval of Bills

It was moved by Alderman Daw (remote) and seconded by Alderwoman Kelly (remote) to approve the bills as presented. AYE: Aldermen Cook, Daw, (remote), Conard, Pinedo, Alderwoman Kelly (remote) and Alderman VanVleet NAY: none ABSENT: Alderman Thomas and Alderwoman Twomey MOTION CARRIED.

V. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

A. Building and Zoning November Report – Director Clark

✓ Zoning continues to issue building permits, junk and debris and ordinance violation notices.

✓ Rental registrations are 75% completed.

✓ Grants: House at 415 South 1st demolition complete and City is in process of acquiring one more house to fulfill total expenditure of the Strong Communities Program grant funds.

✓ Open Projects: Eagle View Health Care, First United Methodist, Maple City Warehouse, MC Stockdale Student Center and Monmouth Town Homes are all still in various stages of completion.

✓ Completed Projects: T.I.F. Project at 109 and 111 S. 1st Street, El Toro Restaurant, and demolition completed of 2 trailers at 204 E. 4th Avenue

✓ Plan Commission: Due to the lack of quorum at a meeting held Monday, November 28th, 2022, a vote was not able to be taken to change the zoning of the property at 201 E. 2nd Avenue from P.S., Public and Semi-Public Service to R-3. High Density Residential. A spokesman for an investment company with an interest in the purchase of the property once rezoned to be able to renovate the church into apartments, answered all questions to those in attendance. Due to the building being presently vacant and the need for more multi-family housing, the Administration is recommending approval of the zoning change to R-3 High Density Residential.

B. Woodard and Curran October Report – Director Jackson

➢ Leaf Pickup is just about done.

➢ Brandt is working on the handicapped sidewalks where the sidewalks cross the streets that are to be re-surfaced in the Spring.

C. TIF Building Rehabilitation Program – 421 North Main Street

Administrator Steinbrecher explained that Karen Selby is the owner of the building at 421 North Main Street and she submitted an application for the Downtown TIF Commercial Building Rehabilitation Program to assist with the cost of recoating and sealing the roof of her building. The total cost of the project is $18,980.00 and upon completion of the project and submission of the proper paperwork, she would be entitled to a TIF Reimbursement of $5,694.00. The Administration is recommending approval of Karen’s application. It was moved by Alderman Cook and seconded by Alderman VanVleet to approve the above stated application for a TIF Reimbursement of $5,694.00 to Karen Selby. AYE: Aldermen Daw (remote), Conard, Pinedo, Alderwoman Kelly (remote), Aldermen VanVleet and Cook NAY: none ABSENT: Alderman Thomas and Alderwoman Twomey MOTION CARRIED.

VI. RESOLUTIONS

A. 22-004, Committing Local Funds to $1 Million CDBG Grant to Construct New Water Treatment Plant

Administrator Steinbrecher explained that in order to receive the $1 million-dollar CDBG Grant to construct a new water treatment plant, the City is required to pass a resolution committing funds from the Water/Sewer Fund in the amount of $3,126,000 for use in conjunction with the CDBG grant. The Administration is recommending approval of this Resolution. It was moved by Alderman Conard and seconded by Alderman Pinedo to approve Resolution 22-004 to commit $3,216,000 for use in conjunction with the CDBG Grant to construct a new water treatment plant. AYE: Aldermen Daw (remote), Conard, Pinedo, Alderwoman Kelly (remote), Aldermen VanVleet and Cook NAY: none ABSENT: Alderman Thomas and Alderwoman Twomey MOTION CARRIED.

B. 22-005, Annual Approval City/County Joint Animal Control Contract Agreement

Mayor Davies explained that the City and the County share costs of animal control and each year renew the contract establishing their joint animal control. It was moved by Alderman Pinedo and seconded by Alderman Cook to approve Resolution 22-005, for the 2023 City/County Animal Control Contract. AYE: Aldermen Conard, Pinedo, Alderwoman Kelly (remote), Aldermen VanVleet, Cook and Daw (remote) NAY: none ABSENT: Alderman Thomas and Alderwoman Twomey MOTION CARRIED.

VII. ORDINANCES

A. 1st Reading

1. 22-025, Property Tax Levy 2022-2023

Administrator Steinbrecher explained that this levy is the same as he presented in his Tax Levy presentation at the last Council meeting and does show the increases in the Police and Fire Pensions. It was moved by Alderwoman Kelly (remote) and seconded by Alderman VanVleet to approve Ordinance 22-025 as presented. AYE: Alderman Pinedo, Alderwoman Kelly (remote), Aldermen VanVleet, Cook, Daw (remote) and Conard NAY: none ABSENT: Alderman Thomas and Alderwoman Twomey MOTION CARRIED.

2. 22-026, Partially Abating Tax for Year 2022, $8,335,000.00 GOB, Series 2014

22-027, Abating Tax for Year 2022, $4,065,000.00 GOB, Series 2015B

22-028, Abating Tax for Year 2022, $7,680.00 GOB, Series 2020

22-029, Abating Tax for Year 2022, $4,200,000.00 GOB, Series 2020A

22-030, Abating Tax for Year 2022, $13,650,000.00 GOB, Series 2021 A & B

Mayor Davies pointed out that Ordinance 22-026 is a partial abatement of a tax on $8,335,000.00 GOB, Series 2014, while the other four Ordinances 22-027 through 22-030 are complete abatements of each individual GOB bond. It was moved by Alderman Daw (remote) and seconded by Alderman Cook to approve Ordinances 22-026 through 22-030 collectively. AYE: Alderwoman Kelly (remote), Aldermen VanVleet, Cook, Daw (remote), Conard and Pinedo NAY: none ABSENT: Alderman Thomas and Alderwoman Twomey MOTION CARRIED.

3. 22-031, Change Zoning District from P.S. Public-Semi-Public Service to R-3 High-Density/Multi Family Residential with Special Use Variance – 201 E. 2nd Avenue

Director Clark referred to his Zoning report where he explained that due to lack of quorum the Plan Commission was unable to vote on this zoning change; however, in reviewing the plan submission and the presentation by the project spokesman for the investment company, the Administration is recommending approval to support the zoning change to R-3 High Density Residential. It was moved by Alderman Cook and seconded by Alderman Pinedo to approve the above-stated zoning change for the property located at 201 E. 2nd Avenue. AYE: Aldermen VanVleet, Cook, Daw (remote), Conard, Pinedo and Alderwoman Kelly NAY: none ABSENT: Alderman Thomas and Alderwoman Twomey MOTION CARRIED

4. 22-024, Amending Chapter 76, Entitled “Traffic Schedules” To Create Schedule VI, Entitled “Truck Routes” of the City of Monmouth

Prior to a vote on the Amendment to Chapter 76, Communications Director Helms explained that what was contributing to the problems of trucks using city streets not designated as truck routes is that the official GPS system that give the official routes for trucks has to be paid for; therefore, many of the truckers are using Google Maps, which does not have official truck routes designated on its maps. It just shows routes to be used to get from Point A to Point B. It was moved by Alderman Conard and seconded by Alderman VanVleet to approve Ordinance 22- 024, which creates Schedule VI in Chapter 76 to establish “Truck Routes” in the City of Monmouth. AYE: Aldermen Cook, Daw (remote), Conard, Pinedo, Alderwoman Kelly and Alderman VanVleet NAY: none ABSENT: Alderman Thomas and Alderwoman Twomey MOTION CARRIED.

VIII. OTHER BUSINESS

There was none to be considered

IX. ADJOURNMENT

It was moved by Alderman Daw (remote) and seconded by Alderman VanVleet to adjourn the meeting at 6:20 p.m. MOTION CARRIED by unanimous voice vote with the exception of Alderman Thomas and Alderwoman Twomey, who were absent.

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