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City of Colona City Council met June 24.

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m.

ROLL CALL:

Mayor Lack, Attorney Wright, Aldermen Hillman, Feliksiak,

Swemline, Holman, Shady-Dahl, Jones, Clerk Winegar answered present. Aldermen Hillman, King and Tapscott were absent; however, Alderman Tapscott joined the meeting at 6:40 p.m.

STAFF PRESENT:

C. Lenth Public Works Director

M. Swemline Police Chief

M. Winters Office Manager

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

> None

MAYOR'S REPORT:

> Mayor Lack read the following statement regarding the collapse of the stairs leading down from the deck of the clubhouse at Colona Scott Family Park; "Last Saturday, there was a terrible accident which occurred at the City owned Scott Family Park. A large number of our guests were injured, some rather seriously. I would like to express my sympathy to those injured, as well as their family members, and best wishes for their recovery.

The cause of the accident is still under investigation, but our City staff is already looking at remedies and improvements to avoid any further accidents of this nature occurring in the future.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

> Alderman Feliksiak made a motion to approve the council minutes of June 10, 2019. Alderman Swemline seconded. Roll call: Aldermen Feliksiak, Swemline, Holman, Shady-Dahl, Jones, voted yes. Alderman King was absent. Motion passed with 5 affirmative votes, 3 absent.

CONSENT AGENDA: 

Alderman Holman made the motion to approve consent agenda items:

1. Payment of bills for the period June 11-24, 2019 

2. Payment of manual bilis for the period June 11-24, 2019

3. Payroll for the period June 11-25, 2019 

Alderman Feliksiak seconded. The Mayor pointed out to the council that there was a change to the expenditure report and all aldermen received a copy in their mailbox today. The City is paying off an EPA loan, saving the City over 5k in interest and may prevent having to raise water and sewer rates to cover the cost of the loan. Roll call: Aldermen Swemline, Holman, Shady-Dahl, Jones, Feliksiak voted yes. Aldermen Hillman, King, Tapscott were absent. Motion passed with 5 affirmative votes, 3 absent.

COMMITTEE REPORTS: 

Public Safety Committee: (Alderman King, chair; Aldermen Shady-Dahl, Tapscott, members; M. Swemline, L. LaMantia, staff): There was no meeting scheduled this month.

Finance/Admin Committee: (Alderman Holman, chair; Aldermen Swemline, Hillman, members; J. Legare, M. Winters, staff): A copy of these minutes is available at City Hall and on the City's website.

NOTE:  The Public Works Committee meeting will be rescheduled to Thursday, July 11, 2019 at 5:00 p.m, at City Hall. The meeting is rescheduled due to the 4th of July holiday.

CLERKS REPORT: None

OLD BUSINESS: None

NEW BUSINESS:

1. Alderman Swemline made the motion to approve adoption of Ordinance No. O-19-08, An Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance of Taxable General Obligation Refunding Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2019, of the City of Colona, Henry County, Ilinois, Providing the Details of Such Bonds and for Alternate Revenue Sources and the Levy of Direct Annual Taxes, Sufficient to Pay the Principal of and Interest on Such Bonds, and Related Matters. Alderman Feliksiak seconded. Roll call: Alderman Holman, Shady-Dahl, Jones, Tapscott, Feliksiak, Swemline voted yes. Aldermen Hillman, King were absent. Motion passed with 6 affirmative votes, 2 absent. 

2. Alderman Swemline made a motion to approve a business license for AT Repair, Inc., d/b/a Cantrell's Body Shop and Garage, 20812 E. 550" St. Alderman Jones seconded. Roll call: Aldermen Shady-Dahl, Jones, Tapscott, Feliksiak, Swemline, Holman voted yes. Aldermen Hillman, King were absent. Motion passed with 6 affirmative votes, 2 absent. 

3. Alderman Swemline made a motion to approve a business license for Walnut Creek Auction Co., LLC to be located 500 Green Park Avenue, Dave and Becky Aeschliman proprietors. Alderman Tapscott seconded. Mr. Aeschliman was present to answer questions from the Aldermen. He was asked what type of auctions does he hold, how many people does he expect, is there enough parking, when does he hold his auctions, and when does he expect to open? He replied that they usually do high end estate or executive auctions, he usually has 75-200 people attend, he has inquired from the Police Chief where additional parking could be accessed, auctions are usually held on Saturday mornings; however, sometimes a client will request a Sunday auction which would be held in the afternoon. He is hoping to open July 13 or 14. He informed the council that he had been in the Milan True Value Hardware Store which was recently sold to the bank. He became aware of the vacant pharmacy building here in town and it was a fit. Roll call: Aldermen Jones, Tapscott, Feliksiak, Swemline, Holman, Shady-Dahl voted yes. Aldermen Hillman, King were absent. Motion passed with 6 affirmative votes, 2 absent.

ADJOURN: 

Alderman Swemline made a motion to adjourn. Alderman Tapscott seconded. A voice vote of all ayes was received. Meeting adjourned at 6:48 p.m.

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