City of Kewanee City Council met Sept. 28.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
I’d like to call the September 28th, 2020 Council Meeting to order.
Clerk, would you please call the roll?
Please join me in the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a moment of silence for our troops.
The following items have been placed on the consent agenda and are considered to be routine in nature and will be passed as a whole with one vote of the Council. Should any member of the Council or the audience wish to have an item removed from the consent agenda for individual consideration please say so now and it will be removed and considered following the approval of the remaining consent items:
a. Approval of Minutes of the September 14th Meeting.
b. Payroll for the pay period ending September 12th , 2020 in the amount of $213,070.60
c. Reports from Police, Community Development, and Bock, Incorporated
d. Bike Sale by the Police Department
Do we have a motion to approve the consent agenda items? Second? Clerk call the roll please.
As a reminder, we have had requests from the viewers at home, for audience members and department heads to use the microphone up front, so that they can hear everything said.
Approve:Bills for Council Meeting of September 28th, 2020 of $377,065.02
Do we have a motion to approve payment of the bills? Second? Any discussion? Clerk call the roll.
Public Comments: If there is anyone who wishes to address the Council regarding anything not on the agenda, please step up to the microphone and state your name. If there is no one (else) we will move. If there is anyone that would like to comment or speak up please raise your hand on screen or say your name.
New Business:
a. Halloween Date and Time Discussion Council discussed the time and wether to close Prospect street. It was clear that all council members would like to close the street and have Halloween and abide by the Covid-19 rules.
b. Warning Siren Discussion. Council decided that more information was needed to make a better decision on the direction.
c. City-Funded Repairs to Private Sewer Laterals and Water Service Lines in the Right-of-Way Discussion Scott Hinton discussed the proposed change with fees and who is responsible. He would change both Ordinances to reflect how we have been proceeding now.
d. Consideration of an Ordinance #4021 granting a special use permit to Balwant Patel, DBA Big River Gaming for property located at 112 w. 2nd street in the City of Kewanee.su permit. Motion was made by Council Member Yaklich with a second by Council Member Colomer. After the recommendation of the planning commission…motion was passed with 5 ayes 0 nays
e. Consideration of an Ordinance #4022 granting a Special Use Permit to Sanjay Patel, DBA Motel 6, to serve alcohol by the drink. Motion made by Council Member Komnick and seconded by Council Member Colomer. It was discussed that this is a way to keep people that are stay ing at the hotel there and not to be driving after a few cocktails. The Commission also stated that this would be a good idea and have placed measures in place for the owner to follow. Motion passed with 5 ayes and 0 nays
f. Consideration of a Resolution #5245 approving an Agreement with American Steel Company Inc. related to stormwater improvements at 832 N East Street, Kewanee, IL Sewer Laterals. Motion made by Council Member Colomer and seconded by Council member Faber. Discussed that this was a neccessary improvement. Motion passed with 5 ayes and 0 nays
g. Consideration of Ordinance #4023 to add 95.14 chronic nuisance – criminal offenses to chapter 95 of the city of Kewanee code of ordinances to provide the city of Kewanee with the ability to enforce chronic nuisance’s related to criminal offenses that are a reoccurring problem on properties within the city of Kewanee. Motion made by Council Member Komnick and seconded by Council Member Colomer. Chief Troy explained the process and how a house would be deamed a nuisance. What that means for the City in regards to fees that the City would be receiving. Chier Troy stated that there were already about 4 or 5 houses that would be qualified based on call volume. Motion passed with 5 ayes and 0 nays
h. Consideration of a RESOLUTION #5246 to affirm the Mayor’s recommendation for appointments to Kewanee’s Civil Service Commission. Motion was made by Council Member Colomer and seconded by Council Member Faber. Mayor Moore expressed who he had spoke with and who he felt would be a good leader for this board. Council asked for qualifications. Mayor Moore discussed the potential backgrounds on candidates. Motion passed with 5 ayes and 0 nays
Council Communications: Council Member YAKLICH it’s your turn to go first.
Mayor’s Communications:
Announcements: None from Clerk
Motion to adjourn…. Clerk call the roll.
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