City of Colona City Council met May 26.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Attorney Wright, Aldermen Hillman, Feliksiak, Swemline, Holman, Shady-Dahl, Jones, Tapscott, Clerk Winegar answered present. Mayor Lack and Alderman King were absent; however, Alderman King joined the meeting at 6:34 p.m.
STAFF PRESENT:
M. Swemline, Police Chief
M. Winters, Office Manager
C. Lenth, Public Works
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
MAYOR’S REPORT:
Alderman Swemline as Mayor Pro-Tem presided over the meeting.
> Wirth has fulfilled their agreement with the City for the infrastructure at Stonebridge Crossing; therefore, their Letter of Credit has been released.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Alderman Feliksiak made a motion to approve the minutes from the City Council Meeting of May 11, 2020. Alderman Tapscott seconded. Roll call: Aldermen Hillman, Feliksiak, Swemline, Holman, Shady-Dahl, Jones, King, Tapscott voted yes. Motion passed with 8 affirmative votes.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Alderman Holman made the motion to approve consent agenda items:
Payment of bills for period May 12-26, 2020
Payment of manual bills for the period May 12-26, 2020
Payroll for period May 11-25, 2020
Treasurer’s report for May 2020
Alderman Tapscott seconded. Roll call: Aldermen Hillman, Feliksiak, Swemline, Holman, Shady-Dahl, Jones, King, Tapscott voted yes. Motion passed with 8 affirmative votes.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Public Safety Committee: (Alderman Shady-Dahl, chair; Aldermen Tapscott, King, members; M. Swemline, L. LaMantia, staff) A copy of these minutes is available for review at City Hall and on the City’s website.
Finance/Admin Committee: (Alderman Holman, chair; Aldermen Swemline, Hillman, members; J. Legare, M. Winters, staff) A copy of these minutes is available for review at City Hall and on the City’s website.
> It was discovered that the sexual harassment policy was not in the package; therefore, Alderman Holman made a motion to table the approval of the sexual harassment policy. Alderman Feliksiak seconded. An oral vote was called, receiving all ayes. Motion passed.
> Alderman Holman informed the council that the City received a check for $56k that comes from a rebuild Illinois grant. The money is to be placed in a separate MFT fund and used for infrastructure. Chris is putting together a plan.
CLERKS REPORT: None
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
Alderman Holman made the motion to approve liquor license renewal for:
BG’s Mini Mart
La Hacienda
Alderman Feliksiak seconded. Roll call: Aldermen Hillman, Feliksiak, Swemline, Holman, Shady-Dahl, Jones, King, Tapscott voted yes. Motion passed with 8 affirmative votes.
Alderman Holman made a motion to approve liquor license and video gaming license renewal for:
Big River Game d/b/a Vega’s II
Grease Monkey’s Sports Bar and Grill
BJ’s Games and Liquor
Charlie’s Tap
Alderman Feliksiak seconded. Roll call: Aldermen Hillman, Feliksiak, Swemline, Holman, Shady-Dahl, Jones, King, Tapscott voted yes. Motion passed with 8 affirmative votes.
Alderman Holman made a motion to approve the liquor license renewal but table the video gaming license for Maria’s Pizza. Alderman Feliksiak seconded. Roll call: Aldermen Hillman, Feliksiak, Swemline, Holman, Shady-Dahl, Jones, King, Tapscott voted yes. Motion passed with 8 affirmative votes.
Alderman Holman made the motion to table the liquor license and video gaming renewal for Colona Slot Spot. Alderman Feliksiak seconded. Roll call:
Aldermen Hillman, Feliksiak, Swemline, Holman, Shady-Dahl, Jones, King, Tapscott voted yes. Motion passed with 8 affirmative votes.
Alderman Holman made the motion to approve a mobile vendor license for Pat and Lea’s to be located at 413 W. 1st Ave. Alderman Tapscott seconded. Roll call: Aldermen Hillman, Feliksiak, Swemline, Holman, Shady-Dahl, Jones, King, Tapscott voted yes. Motion passed with 8 affirmative votes.
3. Alderman Holman made the motion to table the approval on the new union contract between the Teamsters Union and the City of Colona until June 8, 2020 council meeting. Alderman Tapscott seconded. Roll call: Aldermen Hillman, Feliksiak, Swemline, Holman, Shady-Dahl, Jones, King, Tapscott voted yes. Motion passed with 8 affirmative votes.
CLOSED SESSION: Due to the passage of the motion to table the approval in number 4 above, no closed session was needed.
ADJOURN:
Alderman Feliksiak made a motion to adjourn. Alderman Shady-Dahl seconded. An oral vote was called with all ayes received. Meeting adjourned at 6:58 p.m.
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