City of Kewanee City Council Met Feb. 22.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
The Council Meeting was called to order at 7:07 PM. All members of the City Council were present in Chambers.
The Consent Agenda included the following items:
a. Approval of Minutes of the February 8th Meeting.
b. Payroll for the pay period ending January 30th, 2021 in the amount of $203,333.85.
c. Reports from Police, Community Development, and Bock, Incorporated d. Request for Approval of Hayrack Ride
*Council Member Yaklich asked that the minutes be removes from the consent agenda for a correction. Mayor Moore asked that item D on the consent agenda be removed for further discussion. Remaining items we left on. The motion was approved 5-0.
• Councilmember Yaklich stated that in the minutes there was a statement that “he could come up with a better plan” Yaklich stated that he feels that they all had a good plan and Yaklich would like that to reflect all council members had a plan and input. A motion to approve the minutes as amended…Council member faber made a motion and Councilmember Komnick seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0
• Mayor Moore stated that he has a few concerns especially with COVID 19 restrictions and weather. Owner, Jodi, stepped up to explain that there are restrictions to comply with COVID-19 and limit the people to spacing and masks will be required. There will be 2 racks. Chief Welgat stepped up to let Council know that they have done their due diligence to check the insurance, COVID-19 restrictions and the Police department has absolutely no issues with this event. A motion was made by Councilmember Komnick and seconded by Councilmember Faber. Motion passed 5-0
Bills were presented in the amount of $276,468.06.
Councilmember Yaklich moved to approve payment of the bills. Councilmember Colomer seconded the motion. Discussion: Councilmember Komnick stated that he had all his questioned answered earlier in the week. Councilmember Yaklich confirmed that Ecology Solutions was the new vendor. Yaklich asked about Nyhart and the fire pension and what was that all about. City manager Bradley remined Councilmember Yaklich that these are the actuaries that we have a 3-year agreement with to do the financials for the Police and Fire Pensions. Yaklich asked about the tough books/laptops that were ordered and what are the use. Chief Welgat stated these are part of the upfit for the new Police trucks. Yaklich also had a question about Gracie University? Chief Welgat stated that this a class that 2 of his officers are currently enrolled in to learn how to diffuse a situation with martial arts and Police training. The 2 officers will be able to come back to the department and train additional officers in house. The motion was approved 5-0.
Public Comments: None
New Business:
a) Presentation by Cathy Runty on Police Reform Bill: Chief Welgat introduced Cathy and explains that this bill was just passed today and how this will affect law enforcement. Cathy started with a brief discussion with a highlight on a few actions that will be drastically changed in how Police do their everyday jobs.
b) Consideration of an Ordinance #4044 granting a request for variance to Great Dane, 2006 Kentville Rd., Kewanee, Illinois Councilmember Colomer moved to approve. Councilmember Yaklich seconded the motion. Discussion: None The motion was approved 5-0.
c) Consideration of a Resolution #5272 to affirm the Mayor’s recommendation for appointments to various commissions and boards Councilmember Komnick moved to approve. Councilmember Faber seconded the motion.
Discussion: Councilmember Yaklich wanted some clarification on the position the new appointee will be taking. The document read Chair and should not have had that verbiage. The motion to amend was made by Councilmember Colomer to strike “chairperson” and approve. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Yaklich. The motion was approved as amended by 5-0.
d) Consideration of an Ordinance #4045 amending chapter 77 traffic schedule vi, section c, designation of local delivery truck routes in Kewanee City Code amending chapter 77 traffic schedule vi, section c, designation of local delivery truck routes in Kewanee City code. Councilmember Yaklich moved to approve. Councilmember Faber seconded the motion. Discussion: Councilmember Yaklich if this takes care our problem with getting people to the transfer station? City Manager Bradley stated yes per the council discussion at the last meeting this is what the council proposed on how they can travel to the transfer station and WWTP. The motion was approved 5-0.
Announcements: None
Council Communications:
• Councilmember Komnick attended the Black History Extravaganza on Sunday virtually and they did a great job organizing that.
• Councilmember Yaklich looked back on some notes and there is a Phosphorus study done by CMT and services July 13th. The discussion at that meeting there were talks on how to help within our community and laundry detergents seemed to be a factor Phosphorus. Yaklich does not recall if they got any feedback. The question is what the cost is to remove it from the system? In July we had to have this study done to get an additional 5 years to be able to pass the EPA standards. Are we in good standings? The information in July given stated this had to be implemented by January 1, 2030. Yaklich wants to know where they stand and how much this will cost. Then on August 10th we entered into an agreement with CMT for a 65k rate and cost study. Yaklich concerns are with the reserves and a big expense and the solution maybe to raise the rates with sewer and trash. Yaklich is a little concerned and wants to see the numbers. This will be a request as an action item. Yaklich wants to participate in the solution. City Manager Bradley stated that there is a meeting scheduled later this week. We will have the information on the March 8th meeting. Bradley stated we do not have communication with the IEPA. This was sent to all cities. Yaklich stated that the narrative from Scotts meeting there was a 5-year extension. Yaklich wanted to see if we have missed that. Yaklich asked about a Budget summary. Bradley stated that there is not a report that can be generated at this time with numbers not being in order or correct. Journal entries have and had not been made and they are wrong. Haley stepped up to also explain there are fund balances are not accurate. Yaklich stated that the Council had received some information regarding a loan that needed to make some changes on? Yaklich also informed the Mayor that he will not be participating in the Budget meetings due to the possibility that these meetings and budget will not be approved until after his term has expired.
• Councilmember Faber mentioned with the warmer weather please watch for the potholes.
• Councilmember Colomer has nothing this evening.
Mayor’s Communications:
• Mayor Moore wanted to thank the Kewanee Fire department for their quick actions in saving a resident after he stopped breathing while returning from a doc appointment. The Mayor wanted to thank these 4 Fireman and Chief Shook in all their training and quick response. The Mayor also took part in the Black History Extravaganza.
• Announcements: The City of Kewanee Water Department has two fire hydrant replacements planned for this week. The first will be at East 1st and South Burr Streets on Wednesday, 2/24/21. The following residents will be under a boil order after the work has been completed:
• 100 Block of S. Burr Blvd
• • 101 N. Burr Blvd
• • 100 Block of E. 1st St
The next repair will be at North Lakeview Avenue and East 2nd Street on Thursday 2/25/21. The following residents will be under a boil order after that repair:
• • 800 Block E. 2nd St
• • 100 Block N. Lakeview Ave
• • 100 Block S. Lakeview Ave
• • 800 & 900 Block Elmwood Ave
• • 800 & 900 Block of Pleasantview Ave
• • 100 Block of N. Maple Ave
• • 101 Goodrich St
• • 100, 200 & 300 Block of S. Maple St
• • 800 & 900 Block of Willow St
• • 300 Block of Otley Ave
• • 200 Block of S. East St
• • 800 Block of Nelson Ave
Residents are asked to take precautions when using water until the water runs clean. Only flush the system by running cold water, running hot water may draw rust into the water heater. Water being consumed for drinking or eating is all that is under the order. Using water for cleaning, laundry, showers, etc. does not need to be boiled.
As soon as the boil order is lifted, the City will issue a press release to let residents know. If you have any questions, please contact City Hall at 852-2611.
Councilmember Colomer moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilmember Faber seconded the motion. The motion was approved 5-0. The meeting adjourned at 8:11 PM
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