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City of Colona Council met August 28.

Here is the minutes provided by the Council:

Call to Order: 6:30 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance:

The pledge was led by Mayor Lack

Roll Call:Mayor Lack, Aldermen Feliksiak, Swemline, Shady-Dahl, Jones, King, Tapscott, Clerk Winegar answered present

Aldermen Hillman, Holman, Attorney Scott were absent

Attorney Scott joined the meeting at 6:35 p.m.

Staff Present: R. CrewDirector, Public Works

M. SwemlineInterim Police Chief

Public Comments:

Alderman Feliksiak expressed that he felt the City may have been liable for the block party held during the weekend of August 19, 2017 because the City gave permission for the street to be blocked off for the party. He stated that when the American Legion and Charlies have events they have dram shop insurance. He feels we should require dram shop be obtained for persons holding private events also. Mayor Lack stated he was not sure it the City had any liability but it is something to think about.

Mayor’s Report:

1.Mayor Lack read parts of a letter of resignation from Officer Witsman effective August 28, 2017. Alderman Swemline made the motion to accept the letter of resignation. Alderman King seconded. A voice vote of all ayes was received. Motion passed.

2.Mayor Lack provided the Council with a brief overview of the meeting with the owner of Kershaw’s. He was understanding of the error made in not charging sewer on his bill for an extended period of time. The Mayor said that he asked Mr. Kempen to attend the Public Works Meeting next month. The Public Works Committee will come to the Council with a recommendation on how to solve the issue.

Approval of Minutes:

Alderman King made the motion to approve the City Council minutes from the August 14, 2017 meeting. Alderman Swemline seconded. Roll call: Aldermen Feliksiak, August 28, 2017

Swemline, Shady-Dahl, Jones, King, Tapscott, Feliksiak voted yes. Aldermen Hillman, Holman were absent. Motion passed with 6 affirmative votes, 2 absent.

Consent Agenda:

Alderman Swemline made the motion to approve consent agenda items:

1.Payment of bills for the period August 15-28, 2017

2.Payment of manual bills for the period August 15-28, 2017

3.Payroll for the period August 11-25, 2017

Alderman King seconded. Roll call: Aldermen Feliksiak, Swemline, Shady-Dahl, Jones, King, Tapscott voted yes. Aldermen Holman, Hillman were absent. Motion passed with 6 affirmative votes, 2 absent.

Committee Reports:

Finance/Admin: (Alderman King, chair; Aldermen Swemline, Hillman, members; K. Palmer, J. Legare, B Winegar, staff). No meeting was held this month due to a lack of quorum.

Public Safety: (Alderman Holman, chair; Aldermen Tapscott, Shady-Dahl, members; M. Swemline, staff). A copy of these minutes is available at City Hall and on the City’s website.

1.After discussion, this item was tabled.

2.Alderman Tapscott made the motion to approve Ted Hamer as the City’s Administrative Towing Officer. Alderman Shady-Dahl seconded. Roll call: Aldermen Swemline, Shady-Dahl, King, Tapscott, Feliksiak voted yes. Alderman Jones voted no. Aldermen Hillman, Holman were absent. Motion passed with 5 affirmative votes, 1 nay, 2 absent.

3.Mayor Lack explained that the State’s Attorney’s office will be paying for this tactical class for Officer Bollinger, and he will be taking a City vehicle so, the City will just need to reimburse him for meals and lodging. Alderman King made the motion to approve Officer Bollinger to attend a tactical training class in Lincoln, IL, October 2-6, 2017 and reimburse him for the cost of meals and lodging. Alderman Tapscott seconded. Roll call: Aldermen Shady-Dahl, King, Tapscott, Feliksiak, Swemline voted yes. Alderman Jones voted no. Aldermen Hillman, Holman were absent. Motion passed with 5 affirmative votes, 1 nay, 2 absent.

Clerk’s Report:

Clerk Winegar informed the Council that the City had received thank you note from Suzanne Bogart; however, she did not have it available to read it to them.

Old Business:

1.Alderman Swemline made a motion to approve the transfer agreement between Blackhawk Bank & Trust and WCJKK, LLC for the lots in Stonebridge phase 2, 10 duplex, and 1 single family lot in Stonebridge phase 1. Alderman King seconded. Roll call: Aldermen King, Tapscott, Feliksiak, Swemline, Shady-Dahl, Jones voted yes. Aldermen Hillman, Holman were absent. Motion passed with 6 affirmative votes, 2 absent.

2.Alderman King made the motion to approve O-17-15 An Ordinance of the City of Colona, Henry County, Illinois, Approving an Assignment of a Portion of the Benefits under a Certain Agreement Between the City of Colona and Blackhawk Bank & Trust. Alderman Swemline seconded. Roll call: Aldermen Tapscott, Feliksiak, Swemline, Shady-Dahl, Jones, King voted yes. Aldermen Holman, Hillman were absent. Motion passed with 6 affirmative votes, 2 absent.

3.Alderman Jones brought up that the Council had discussed the possibility of a noise ordinance on July 24, 2017. He said he had done some research and had a copy of Silvis’ policy on noise. He passed out a copy of this policy to all in attendance. Alderman Jones also said we were not in compliance with our own code book 12-5-4-1: Environmental Performance Standards: Any performance standards: A. Noise: All noise shall be muffled so as not to be objectionable due to intermittence, beat frequency or shrillness and, as measured at any property line, shall not exceed the most current noise regulations adopted by the Illinois Pollution Control Board.

New Business:

1.Alderman Shady-Dahl made the motion to approve a business license for Maria’s Pizza’s new owners Urim and Vlora Ajre. Alderman Tapscott seconded. Roll call: Aldermen Feliksiak, Swemline, Shady-Dahl, Jones, King, Tapscott voted yes. Aldermen Hillman, Holman were absent. Motion passed with 6 affirmative votes, 2 absent.

2.Alderman King made a motion to approve a business license for Simplex Leasing, at 20812 E 550th St. Alderman Swemline seconded. Roll call: Aldermen Swemline, Shady-Dahl, Jones, King, Tapscott, Feliksiak voted yes. Aldermen Holman, Hillman were absent.

3.Alderman Swemline made a motion to contact the township for help to pay the bill, but if they decline, the City will go ahead and spend $1k to dig out the drainage ditch from the pond to Green River and bed it with shot rock. Alderman Tapscott seconded. Roll call: Aldermen Swemline, Shady-Dahl, Jones, King, Tapscott, Feliksiak voted yes. Aldermen Hillman, Holman were absent. Motion passed with 6 affirmative votes, 2 absent.

4.Attorney Scott advised the council that there was nothing which needed to be done for the easement at 206 Briargate. The City can go ahead with paving the road.

Adjourn:

Alderman King made a motion to adjourn. Alderman Swemline seconded. A voice vote of all ayes was received. Meeting adjourned at 7:21 p.m.

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