City of Colona City Council met March 23.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
1. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. REMOTE ELECTRONIC ATTENDANCE
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
6. MAYOR’S REPORT
7. CLERK’S REPORT
8. GOOD OF THE ORDER
9. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AGENDA ITEMS
9.1. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
9.2. FINANCE/ADMIN
a. FY2026-2027 Budget Discussion and Questions
9.3. PUBLIC SAFETY
a. Approve taking to full council Resolution [R-26-06]; authorizing the submission of a request to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) for permission to temporarily close Route 84 on May 24th from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., including the approved resolution and the required certificate of insurance
b. Approve taking to full council on 04.13.26 the authorization of a budget adjustment and approving the purchase of (21) new lockers for the Police Department from Jorgenson Lockers totaling $10,437.00
9.4. PUBLIC WORKS
a. Presentation and discussion of the Strand Water Study
b. Presentation and discussion of the WWTP Agreement with Moline
c. Discuss and approve taking to full council on 04.13.26 the selection of a contractor for the Scott Family Park Pool House exhaust system improvements and authorizing staff to enter into an agreement
d. Discuss and accept bids for the East 1/2 Water Plant Valve Replacement Project; award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder and authorize staff to execute an agreement, as sufficient funds are available within the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) budget
e. Discuss and approve taking to full council on 04.13.26 the Approval of Agreement for Professional Services – Public Works Building Improvements (Hutchison Engineering)
9.5. PARKS COMMITTEE
a. Approve taking to council Resolution [R-26-03]; authorizing a budget amendment and appropriating funds for the purchase of a honey wagon for Colona Scott Family Park from Great Lakes Equipment and Sales, Inc. totaling $14,995.00
b. Discuss and approve taking to full council on 04.13.26 the CSFP RV Seasonal Site Contract Community Rules and Regulations Version 1.7
10. ADJOURN
1. CITY COUNCIL CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. REMOTE ELECTRONIC ATTENDANCE
4. CONSENT AGENDA
4.1. Approve payment of bills – Accounts Payable Invoice report for the period March 10- 23, 2026
4.2. Approve payroll for the period March 11-25, 2026
4.3. Approve Treasurer’s Reports for February 2026
4.4. Approve 03.09.26 City Council meeting minutes
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5.1. Approve Resolution [R-26-03]; authorizing a budget amendment and appropriating funds for the purchase of a honey wagon for Colona Scott Family Park from Great Lakes Equipment and Sales, Inc. totaling $14,995.00
6. NEW BUSINESS
6.1. Approve Ordinance [O-26-05]; amending ordinance [0-25-04] implementing a Non Home Rule Municipal Retailers’ Occupation Tax and a Non-Home Rule Municipal Service Occupation Tax increasing the current rate of 0.75% to the maximum rate allowed of 1%
6.2. Approve Resolution [R-26-05]; waiving the bidding process and authorizing a budget amendment for staff to enter into an agreement with MaGuire Iron with a base total of $49,500 ($56,000.00 with contingencies)
6.3. Approve Resolution [R-26-06]; authorizing the submission of a request to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) for permission to temporarily close Route 84 on May 24th from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., including the approved resolution and the required certificate of insurance
6.4. Accept bids for the East 1/2 Water Plant Valve Replacement Project; award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder and authorize staff to execute an agreement, as sufficient funds are available within the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) budget
6.5. Approving a Certificate of Authority authorizing Mayor Brian Johnson and Public Works Director Ryan Erichsen to enter into contracts, to include Joint Participation Agreements, on behalf of the City of Colona with the State of Illinois and any of its agencies or departments and further is authorized to execute any documents which may in his/her judgement be desirable or necessary to affect the purpose of this vote
6.6. Approve amendment to the redevelopment agreement by and between the City of Colona, Henry County, Illinois and TJMJ Investments, LLC
6.7. Accepting the City’s Goals and Priorities as drafted by Bi-State Regional Commission and approve the City of Colona’s new mission statement: “To foster a strong hometown community by delivering high-quality, safe, affordable infrastructure and services that enhance quality of life and promote sustainable economic development.”
6.8. Approving waiving the permit and associated fee for city-wide yard sales to be held on April 30th to May 3rd, 2026
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
8. EXECUTIVE SESSION
9. ADJOURN
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