City of Kewanee City Council Met March 22.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
The March 22nd , 2021 Council Meeting was called to order at 7:01 PM. All members of the City Council were present in Chambers.
The Consent Agenda included the following items:
a. Approval of Minutes of the March 8th Meeting.
b. Payroll for the pay period ending March 13th , 2021 in the amount of $197,806.74.
c. Reports from Police, Community Development, and Bock, Incorporated
d. Request from Wethersfield Community Unit School District No.230 for approval to close certain streets on Friday, April 9th for a Homecoming Parade.
Discussion: None
Motion made by Councilmember Komnick to approve consent agenda. A Seconded was made by Councilmember Faber. Motion Passed 5-0
Bills were presented in the amount of $620,925.94.
Councilmember Faber moved to approve payment of the bills. Councilmember Komnick seconded the motion. Discussion: Councilmember Faber asked to get more details on the snowplow that struck a parked vehicle. City Clerk Jones stated that one of our employees was adjusting their mask due to his glasses getting fogged up and accidently hit a parked car. Councilmember Yaklich asked what the Nyhart company was for. City Manager Bradley stated they are our actuaries. Bradley stated they are the one that does the analysis for the Pension funds. Yaklich was concerned that they are not doing it correct. Bradley stated that he feels their calculations are correct. Councilmember Colomer inquired about the engine replacement in our big PW truck. Bradley states that we had to get a new engine due to a catastrophic disaster. Supreme radio bill was I the Police department. Welgat stated that this is a quarterly bill. Colomer asked about the lychee and how that was going. The motion was approved 5-0.
Public Comments: None
New Business:
a) Consideration of Resolution # 5275 authorizing the City Manager to execute a four-year collective bargaining agreement with Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 233. Councilmember Colomer moved to approve. Councilmember Faber seconded the motion. Discussion: No Discussion. Motion passed 5-0
b) Proclamation for Ja read by the Mayor.
Council Communications:
• Councilmember Faber just had one question regarding the Fire Chiefs Truck and if it was in service. We explained that it was almost complete.
• Councilmember Komnick asked about the water bill and where the due date is and the penalty date. Jones stated that they are working on it currently. Komnick is happy to see that the Homecoming parade was back going, and it is a step back to normalcy. Komnick wanted to thank both Fire and Police for their involvement in the Pine Wood derby race.
• Councilmember Yaklich wanted clarification regarding a rental house that is being rented to a college student and they have had problems for the past few years, and they are wanting to get some clarity on the nuisance ordinance. Yaklich asked Justin Raver regarding the rules and thoughts on this. Justin stated that this ordinance was more for drug house, domestic violence and not necessarily just police calls. Yaklich wanted to stress that we need to not be rude to residents when they come in and have a situation. Yaklich wanted to get more clarification about the Pensions. Yaklich wants people to drive by Monroe street regarding a dog kennel.
• Councilmember Colomer be aware of the bikes as the weather gets better and, on their way, to school. Great job on the Pine Wood Derby!
• Mayor’s Communications: Wanted to my condolences to the Streicher family and want to express my gratitude for his service.
• Announcements: none
Councilmember Colomer moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilmember Faber seconded the motion. The motion was approved 5-0. The meeting adjourned at 7:25 PM
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